On November 19, 2025, Dr. Nichole Flores and Melissa Lopez provided a one-hour training at Alliant University’s Fresno campus, focused on leadership in integrated behavioral health settings. Dr. Flores serves as the Director of Behavioral Health for Valley Health Team and has held an integral role in establishing mental health services in rural communities. Melissa Lopez also serves in a leadership role at Valley Health Team as the Regional Director of Operations. Valley Health Team is a...

Did you know that most school districts do not have clinical psychologists to work within their schools? While educational institutions employ school psychologists, whose focus is to address academic concerns, clinical psychologists can assess and diagnose mental health concerns. Clinical psychologists can perform psychodiagnostic assessments for various mental health disorders, provide therapy and resources for students in the school setting. I am a doctoral student under clinical training...