About Us
About Reflections Mental Health Foundation
Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Care for Southern California's Middle Class
Our Mission
"At Reflections Mental Health Foundation, we believe the middle class deserves mental health support too. Our mission is to bridge the gap between unaffordable private care and income-based free services — connecting hardworking Southern California families with compassionate, professional therapy at rates they can actually sustain."
Our Vision
A Southern California where no hardworking family is forced to choose between paying their bills and getting the mental health care they deserve.
Who We Are
Reflections Mental Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rooted in Southern California and committed to making quality mental health services accessible to the families who need it most — the hardworking middle class who fall into the critical gap between free community services and expensive private care.
We connect individuals and families with a team of qualified mental health professionals including licensed therapists, associate therapists, and trained interns — all providing evidence-based, compassionate care at rates based on real household income, not what the market demands.
Through our sliding scale fee structure, community fundraising events, and corporate partnerships, we are building a sustainable model of mental health care that serves Southern California families today and for generations to come.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We meet every client where they are — without judgment, with warmth, and with genuine care for their wellbeing and their journey toward healing.
Accessibility
We believe quality mental health care is a right, not a privilege. Our sliding scale fee structure ensures that cost is never the reason a hardworking family goes without support.
Integrity
We operate with full transparency in our finances, our services, and our community relationships. Our clients, donors, and partners can trust us completely.
Community
We are deeply rooted in Southern California and committed to showing up consistently for the neighborhoods, families, and individuals who make our region home.
Empowerment
We don't just provide therapy — we equip individuals and families with the tools, resources, and ongoing support to build lasting mental wellness in their everyday lives.
Cultural Responsiveness
We are committed to providing care that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, languages, and identities of every client we serve across Southern California's rich multicultural communities.
Who We Serve
Reflections Mental Health Foundation primarily serves middle class individuals and families in Southern California — the hardworking community members who fall into a critical and largely unaddressed gap in the mental health care system. They earn too much to qualify for Medi-Cal or free community mental health services, yet too little to comfortably sustain standard private therapy rates of $150–$300 per session. These are our neighbors, our coworkers, our friends — and they deserve access to care.
Our Clients Typically:
- Earn between $66,766 and $200,298 annually
- Do not qualify for Medi-Cal or free community mental health programs
- Cannot comfortably afford standard private therapy rates
- Are employed, self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities
- Represent the diverse multicultural communities of Southern California
- Are seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, and life transitions
Communities We Serve:
- Working adults and professionals managing stress and burnout
- Parents and caregivers navigating the pressures of family life
- Couples working through relationship challenges
- Young adults transitioning into independence
- Individuals processing grief, trauma, or major life changes
- Families across the South Bay, Los Angeles, Carson, Torrance, Compton, Inglewood, Long Beach, Hawthorne, Gardena, and surrounding areas
What We Do
Therapy Services
- Individual therapy sessions
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Evidence-based care including CBT and trauma-informed approaches
- Referral support for specialized services
Community Programs
- Annual Summer Soirée Gala
- Community Luncheon Series
- Mental health education at community events
- Corporate sponsorship program
- Mental health resource tables and referrals
Our Sliding Scale Fee Structure
We believe your income should determine what you pay — not what the market charges. All fees are confidential and determined at intake based on household income.
| Annual Household Income | Session Rate |
|---|---|
| $66,766 – $83,000 | $75 |
| $83,001 – $100,000 | $100 |
| $100,001 – $125,000 | $125 |
| $125,001 – $150,000 | $150 |
| $150,001 – $175,000 | $175 |
| $175,001 – $200,298 | $200 – $225 |
| Above $200,298 | $250 – $300 |
Sliding scale fees are confidential. A representative will discuss your fee tier privately during your intake appointment.
How We Are Funded
Reflections Mental Health Foundation is funded through a diversified model that ensures long-term sustainability:
- 🎉Community fundraising events — Summer Soirée Gala and Community Luncheon series
- 🏢Corporate sponsorships from South Bay and Los Angeles area businesses
- 💝Individual donations from community supporters and advocates
- 💰Sliding scale client fees that generate sustainable program revenue
- 📋Grant funding from mental health and community wellness foundations
Every dollar raised directly supports therapy services for middle class Southern California families. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
21151 S. Western Ave, Suite 237
Torrance, CA 90501