Mindful Journey is a mental health supportive service, dedicated to serving the communities of Contra Costa and Alameda County.

Mindful Journey is proudly owned and managed by Shantel, an accomplished social worker with a wealth of experience. Shantel holds an Associates, BSW from UNLV, MSW from LSU, and is currently pre-licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. With over ten years of experience as a Medical Social Worker in Psychiatric Emergency Services, she has dedicated her career to supporting children and adolescents in mental health crises. Shantel’s deep understanding of mental health challenges and the barriers to treatment fuels her commitment to empowering families, youth, and communities affected by mental health issues and limited access to care.