Why Choose Us?
Welcome!
Congratulations! If you’re here that means you are making positive steps toward your mental health and I applaud your courage. Counseling, talking about your problems, and becoming vulnerable can be scary. We bring a fresh fusion of Faith and Psychology to deliver a revolutionary mental health experience. If you’re here looking for mental wellness solutions for your institution or team, then you have completed the first step toward your goal by finding us. Please create a message on our contact page so we can schedule a consultation with you. We look forward to being a part of your success!
“We are integrating new approaches and relevant cultural considerations for mental health support across all industries”
—Clay rojas
Who We Are
We bring a fresh fusion of Faith and Psychology to deliver a revolutionary mental health experience. We are a team of passionate mental health experts bringing culturally relevant mental wellness interventions to individuals, institutions, and teams across all industries.
What We Do
We educate and train our clients in the area of mental health and wellness. We empower them to support one another and advocate for themselves. We eradicate the culture of stigma and shame around mental health.
How We Do It
We bring mental wellness workshops to you and leave you with a blueprint and follow on training to support you all season, or all year long to see you achieve your goals.
Why We Do It
It is the will of God that, “ Grace and peace be yours in abundance” (2 Pet 1:2). Mental health is the most out of control epidemic in America.
America is in a mental health crisis. We live in a society that has learned to suffer from mental health distress in silence. Whether it’s a cultural barrier, shame or generational trauma, not getting help can be harmful and sometimes deadly. We believe traditional mental health interventions are not working because they lack the key element: God (the One who created us all).
Don’t come to us. We will come to you!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites lack of “access to mental health support” as a leading factor in suicides in America.
How We Do It
We bring mental wellness workshops to you and leave you with a blueprint and follow on training to support you all season, or all year long to see you achieve your goals.
Why We Do It
It is the will of God that, “ Grace and peace be yours in abundance” (2 Pet 1:2). Mental health is the most out of control epidemic in America.
America is in a mental health crisis. We live in a society that has learned to suffer from mental health distress in silence. Whether it’s a cultural barrier, shame or generational trauma, not getting help can be harmful and sometimes deadly. We believe traditional mental health interventions are not working because they lack the key element: God (the One who created us all).
Don’t come to us. We will come to you!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites lack of “access to mental health support” as a leading factor in suicides in America.
We’re here so you don’t have to do it alone
Meet Our Team
“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
— John 15:13
Clay Rojas – MA Counseling Psychology, Mental Conditioning Coach
Clay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. The major focus of Clay’s work has been with youth and young adult student-athletes, as well as those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. He works with groups as well as individuals for mental conditioning.
show moreClay is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area and is also a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Clay was honorably discharged from military service in 2005. When he is not working on refining his craft, Clay is busy trying to be a good husband and father.
show lessEnrique Hernandez – Martial Arts and conditioning coach
Enrique Hernandez is a native of San Jose, CA. On his own healing journey, he discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a Brazilian JiuJitsu Black belt with 6 years of experience teaching kids and adult classes. He has 5 years of experience in nonprofit programs and is the founder of the “Lines in the Sand” Program.
show moreHe uses BJJ as a therapy technique and works with clients through the most challenging emotional obstacles through martial arts principles. He is a Mixed Martial Arts and conditioning coach and certified mentor. He’s been with our team for over 5 years.
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Enrique Hernandez – Martial Arts and conditioning coach
Enrique Hernandez is a native of San Jose, CA. On his own healing journey, he discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a Brazilian JiuJitsu Black belt with 6 years of experience teaching kids and adult classes. He has 5 years of experience in nonprofit programs and is the founder of the “Lines in the Sand” Program.
show moreHe uses BJJ as a therapy technique and works with clients through the most challenging emotional obstacles through martial arts principles. He is a Mixed Martial Arts and conditioning coach and certified mentor. He’s been with our team for over 5 years.
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Vinnicius Silva – Marriage and family therapist trainee
Vinnicius Silva aka Vinny is a graduate student at William Jessup University and currently doing therapy as a marriage and family therapist trainee. He is a native of the Bay Area (San Mateo) and is committed to working with justice-impacted youth.
show moreVinny believes in a collaborative approach with clients sparked by artistic creativity and cultural considerations. His goal is to cultivate a space for youth that allows them to speak from experience, not perfection, and empower them to reframe harmful narratives. Vinny has been working with our team for 3 years.
show lessFrank Sila – Bay Area native & former defensive tackle
Frank is a believer, father, husband, brother, leader, and a purveyor of kindness for hope’s sake driven to help prepare a path towards accumulating mental/emotional wealth before financial health.
show moreHe looks forward to working with all youth but specializes in working with our Polynesian students and athletes. With a villager’s mindset and a worldview molded by lived experiences, Frank is committed to effecting the hopeful change needed in our young people, families, and communities.
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Frank Sila – Bay Area native & former defensive tackle with at-risk youth
Frank is a believer, father, husband, brother, leader, and a purveyor of kindness for hope’s sake driven to help prepare a path towards accumulating mental/emotional wealth before financial health.
show moreHe looks forward to working with all youth but specializes in working with our Polynesian students and athletes. With a villager’s mindset and a worldview molded by lived experiences, Frank is committed to effecting the hopeful change needed in our young people, families, and communities
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Gilbert Acevedo III– Youth Ministry and Founder & CEO of Modern Abolition
Gilbert is a family Pastor at Midtown Church in Sacramento & Elk Grove, CA, leads the Kids, YTH, and 1825 ministries. Married to Stacy with five kids: Rocco, Knox, Bronx, Nova, Joseph, Cheyenne, and Sokha. With over 20 years in Youth Ministry, he’s also the Founder & CEO of Modern Abolition, a lifestyle nonprofit using art & creativity to inform, inspire, and impact the world for the greater good.
show moreThe Pupil Project, Modern Abolition’s leadership program, empowers youth with resources for personal, social, academic, and career development. Gil, also known as @gilrilla, adores his wife, creates art & music (Gil and The Lion), dabbles in photography, enjoys coffee, and quotes Nacho Libre.
Find him on Instagram:
@gilrilla
@ModernAB
@gilandthelion