THE LOTUS COLLABORATIVE RECOVERY CENTERS OF SANTA CRUZ & SAN FRANCISCO - Holistic Eating Disorders & Behavioral Health Treatment Centers

The Lotus Collaborative

Holistic healing for the heart, body, & Mind

The Lotus Collaborative specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Serving clients of all genders and sexual orientations, ages 14 and up.

Anxiety, depression, &
Trauma treatment

Individual and Group Therapy & Support for Anxiety, Depression and Trauma.

Eating Disorders
treatment & recovery

Individual and Group Therapy & Support for Body Image, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Anorexia, ARFID and disordered eating.

New, groundbreaking PTSD trauma therapy.Picture

Luminous
Ketamine psychoTHERAPY

Our partner program Luminous Healing Center offers Ketamine assisted psychotherapy.

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855-852-4968
Admission specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm to answer your questions and discuss treatment options

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admissions CONSULTATIONS

We understand the fear and apprehension that can build around seeking treatment, which is why we offer admission consultations to gently guide you through this process and address any questions or concerns you may have. Take the first step towards recovery and submit an admissions application today.
We believe in you and your recovery!
Sincerely, Team Lotus

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welcome to the lotus collaborative

The Lotus Collaborative, offers holistic behavioral health treatment services both virtually, and in-person, at our Santa Cruz and San Francisco California locations. The Lotus Collaborative is more than just another treatment center. We are a multi-disciplinary team of compassionate and skilled mental health experts, that have a passion for helping clients obtain health and happiness. We believe in providing our clients with a recovery environment in which they feel heard, respected and empowered.

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meet the team

Melinda S. Malher, MA, BC-DMT#1268, LPCC, #3329 C-SPT Senior Clinical Director, San Francisco She/Her

Dr. Michael Gadbaw, #A113322 Medical Director, Psychiatrist, He/Him

Erica Ives, MA, LMFT#34566 Clinical Director, Santa Cruz She/Her

Ramana Linnea Gasch, Pre-Doctoral Intern, Psychological Associate, PSB #94024860, Assistant Clinical, Santa Cruz, She/They

Olivia Lynch, MA, AMFT# 127796, Primary Therapist, San Francisco, She/Her Clinically Supervised by Supervised by Melinda Malher, MA, LPCC #3329, BC-DMT

Marybeth Weinstock, PhD, BC-DMT Group Therapist, Santa Cruz, She/Her

Trey Kerr, M.A., AMFT#128212, Primary Therapist, San Francisco, He/Him Clinically Supervised by Supervised by Melinda Malher, MA, LPCC #3329, BC-DMT

Lauren Glasgow, MA/AMFT #128228 Primary Therapist, She/Her Supervised by Melinda Malher, LPCC #3329

Kylee Mueggenburg, Primary Therapist, San Francisco, She/Her Supervised by Melinda Malher, MA, LPCC #3329, BC-DMT

Kimberly Kapelson, Masters Level Counselor, Santa Cruz, she/her Supervised by Erica Ives, MA, LMFT#34566

Leah Hopkins, MS, RDN Program Dietitian, Santa Cruz, She/Her

Anna Riverso, MS, RDN, Director of Nutrition, She/Her

Nikki Isaacson, MA, RD Program Dietitian, Santa Cruz, She/Her

Gabe Smith, B.A. Admissions Coordinator

Sue Mileto, MHA Director of Admissions, She/Her

Mary Christensen, B.S. Utilization Review She/Her

Jordan Cursi, BA Recovery Counselor, Santa Cruz, She/Her

Pilar Marin, MPH Recovery Counselor, San Francisco, She/Her

Autym Helzer, BA Recovery Counselor, Santa Cruz, She/They

Sabina Brown, MA Recovery Counselor, San Francisco, She/Her

Alicia Noonkester Recovery Counselor, San Francisco, She/Her

Dr. Liz Esalen, Founder & CEO, She/They

Liz Cruz Porter, B.S., Business Director, She/Her

Testimonials.....

"I could never thank Lotus enough for all it has helped me achieve. All of you helped save my life and helped me discover what it means to truly live and be alive. Thank you forever more!"
-Former Client
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"A thousand thanks cannot express the gratitude I feel towards Lotus. I say in no uncertain terms that this place, these people, have save my life. The work I have done is my own, but at Lotus I've been blessed with more care, compassion and guidance that I never thought existed."
-Former Client
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"What can I say! I had the privilege of being a client at The Lotus Collaborative for about 10 months and although it was a bumpy ride, as treatment always is, I wouldn't change it for the world! TLC changed the course of my life and showed me how bright and beautiful life in recovery can be. I am seeking a full recovery and it's because of TLC that I believe that's possible. Thank you."
-Former Client
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Treatment at the lotus collaborative

Treatment at The Lotus Collaborative is specifically designed to integrate into a client's daily life with minimal disruptions to their work, school, family and environment. We believe in providing our clients with a recovery environment in which they feel heard, respected and empowered. We'd like to personally thank you for considering The Lotus Collaborative in guiding you along your path to recovery.