Individuals and families connect with the School of Behavioral Health (SBH) Resiliency Clinic at Loma Linda University (LLU) at different stages of life. Some seek therapy for specific mental health concerns, while others come during periods of transition or to strengthen coping skills and build resilience before challenges intensify.
The SBH Resiliency Clinic is an LLU School of Behavioral Health student training clinic serving the greater Southern California region, including the Inland Empire and High Desert, with online-only services available in Northern California. Services are provided by master's and doctoral students in Marital and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, and Child Life. All services are delivered under the supervision of licensed providers from Loma Linda University Behavioral Health, ensuring the highest quality of care.
The SBH Resiliency Clinic offers therapy services for individuals of all ages, including children ages five and up and adults. A range of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties are addressed, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other challenges. Support groups are offered around topics such as co-parenting for divorced couples, grief and loss, anger management, anxiety management, navigating relationships, mindfulness, parenting, and parent-child and sibling dynamics. Comprehensive assessment services are also available for individuals of all ages, including assessments for autism, evaluations of learning disabilities, and neuropsychological and other psychological testing.
In addition to clinical services, the SBH Resiliency Clinic functions as a research environment, with studies primarily focused on autism spectrum disorder and psychosis. Through the integration of clinical service, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration across behavioral health disciplines, the SBH Resiliency Clinic works to promote an integrated clinical and research environment for the education of student health professionals.
The SBH Resiliency Clinic offers therapy services for individuals of all ages, including children ages five and up and adults.
Partnerships with local schools further extend this work. Through the Peer Circles program, student clinicians facilitate structured child and youth groups for students in grades K through 12. These 30-minute sessions center on themes such as values-based decision-making, attention and concentration, and building healthy peer relationships. For some students, Peer Circles provides a structured time during the school day to reflect and practice socio-emotional skills. For many, participation becomes a pathway to additional therapeutic services that extend to the student and their family.
The SBH Resiliency Clinic operates as a non-insured entity. Services are offered on a sliding scale, typically ranging from $15 to $50 based on income. Through contracted partnerships with the San Bernardino City Unified School District and schools within the Southeast Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, some families may access therapy at no direct cost when referrals occur through school agreements.
The SBH Resiliency Clinic's impact on the community is reflected not only in the services it provides but also in its ongoing commitment to evaluation and responsiveness. As clinic director Dr. Danielle Clair notes, the clinic regularly assesses how its training model and scope of care align with community needs. Through ongoing evaluation and interdisciplinary collaboration, the clinic continues strengthening both clinical preparation and its approach to care. This ongoing responsiveness allows care to remain proactive, accessible, and aligned with the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
Interviewed and Written by Audrey I. Perez, AMFT, Systems, Families, & Couples PhD student