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The Salma Health Comprehensive Intake: Your First Step Toward Personalized Brain Health

At Salma Health, we believe that the first step in care should bring clarity, not confusion. That’s why we’ve designed the Salma Health. Comprehensive Intake, a process built to understand the whole person before treatment begins.

The Salma Health Team
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November 3, 2025
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Every brain tells a story, and understanding yours requires more than a single appointment. Led by licensed clinicians, our intake process brings together psychological and medical perspectives to give our team a complete view of your brain and body, so your care can be as personalized and effective as possible.

Why It’s Different

The Salma Health Comprehensive Intake goes beyond a routine evaluation by integrating multiple dimensions of health into one coordinated experience.

  • Holistic: A psychological and medical session, provides a 360° view of your brain and body
  • Thorough: Each session gives our clinicians the time to listen, understand and evaluate thoughtfully
  • Expert-Led: Conducted by licensed professionals with expertise in psychiatry, neurology and behavioral health
  • Action-Oriented: Results in a diagnosis and a tailored care plan that can begin right away

How It Works

Patient Intake
Before your session, our care team will work with you to learn more about your needs and history. You’ll begin by completing standardized questionnaires and sharing any relevant prior treatment records. This information helps us create a personalized care plan tailored to you.

Psychological and Medical Intake
In your session, a licensed clinician explores your psychological and cognitive history. Together, you’ll discuss your experiences, identify symptoms and review any prior evaluations or treatments. Using evidence-based methods, our team determines whether Salma Health’s treatment options may be appropriate for you. This visit integrates your psychological findings with your medical background, helping to clarify diagnoses and inform your personalized treatment plan. You’ll leave with clear next steps and a care pathway tailored to your goals.

The Outcome

At the end of your intake, you’ll walk away with:

  • A precise understanding of your diagnosis
  • A personalized treatment plan built around your needs
  • A clear path forward, supported by our clinical and care coordination teams

At Salma Health, we see intake as the beginning of a partnership. It’s where science meets understanding and where your journey toward better brain health truly begins.

Why Salma Health?

With locations in La Jolla, Laguna Hills, and the Bay Area, Salma Health offers advanced mental and behavioral health care in California, with both in-person and virtual options. We support individuals living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, brain injuries, and related conditions, using personalized, science-backed approaches.

Start Your Journey Today
Getting started doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You can begin with a 15-minute Care Options Call, connect with our care team, complete a comprehensive intake, or schedule online. We meet you where you are and build care around your needs. Schedule your first appointment today and experience a higher standard of brain care—grounded in science, clarity, and continuity.

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