Mona Minton, Ph.D.

Expert Leadership: The General Manager of Social Services at NHA, Mona Minton, Ph.D., CTRC-A, CERT, CAP serves on various boards and committees such as the Mental Health Contractors Association, California Association for Adult Day Services, External Advisory Committee of the San Diego Center for AIDS Research, Rotary 33, Volunteer Advisory Committee for Donovan State Prison, and San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council. Inspired by her own personal recovery, an extensive work history with over 33 different employment positions, and her lived experience as a trauma and cancer survivor, Dr. Minton remains dedicated to men and women’s mental, behavioral, and physical health, wellness, and family advocacy, and shares her expertise with those in need. With over 18 years of experience in clinical research, couples counseling, program development, and individual and group counseling, Dr. Minton is an expert at working with diverse groups such as but not limited to adults, transitional youth, homeless, and the incarcerated population. She specializes in services that target drug and alcohol dependency, domestic violence, sex offenders, trauma, adolescence support, trauma and mental and behavioral health. Dr. Minton has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Certified Emergency Response Team member as well as a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach-Advanced.