Mental Health For Your College Community

Solutions for higher-education institutions looking to provide well-rounded care to students and staff

Working Together to Eliminate the Crisis

Our mission to serve college students involves understanding and adapting to their growing needs.

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What We Provide

Tailored Therapy

Individual, group, and partner therapy appointments are led by experienced, passionate, and representative providers.

In-House Psychiatry

We offer a range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and counseling.

Care Collaboration

We believe students play an active role in their treatment plan. Our university partners help foster responsive and empowering environments.

Access to Quality

We are a walk away from major universities. We encourage patients and campus staff members to utilize our in-person and online services.

Our Impact

We want Mindpath College Health to be a resource for your university. Our goal is to provide students with a positive mental health care experience. We hire providers who represent your community, understand students, and adapt to your needs.

8,000 Students

Our patients come from more than 10 universities and colleges across two states. We look forward to expanding into more states.

93% Satisfaction

We proudly offer an engaging, inclusive, and safe experience for all. More than 2,000 patients ranked their overall experience with us as high.

Universities We Collaborate With

We’d Like to Join Your Community

We are seeking to work alongside universities to provide better mental health care to as many students as possible. Email us at the contact information below to connect or learn more!

Portialyn Buzzanga, MSW, LCSW, MHA
Regional Director of Operations and Growth
portialyn.buzzanga@mindpath.com
Robbyn Jackson
Robbyn Jackson, PsyD
VP of Operations, Mindpath College Health
robbyn.jackson@mindpath.com

Frequently Asked Questions

University Services

We serve patients between the ages of 18 and 64, with a particular focus on the college community. This includes undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty and their families, as well as recent graduates.

If you are outside of this age range or do not fall into one of these categories, please complete our appointment request form, and we will initiate our internal referral process to connect you with another Mindpath Health clinician who may be available to help.

Every school is different. We encourage you to check with the university and your insurance provider to see if a referral is required before seeking services.

The first step on your journey begins with meeting with your provider and discussing your concerns. By listening, asking questions, and taking notes, your provider will conduct a comprehensive clinical interview to learn more about you. Together, you and your provider will thoroughly discuss all options before agreeing on the best course of action. 

We plan our appointments to ensure our clinicians can dedicate the necessary time and attention to each patient. To help us maintain this level of care, it is essential that you honor your appointment by arriving on time or providing a cancellation notice at least two (2) full business days in advance of your scheduled appointment.  Effective 9/15/25, failure to cancel your appointment in this timeframe, missing your scheduled appointment, or arriving late to your appointment will result in a $100 fee.

The number and frequency of sessions is determined based on your individual treatment plan and goals. Certain insurance companies and plans may limit the number of sessions they cover. We will work closely with you to ensure you have that information.

Unless you are a conservator or the patient is underage and you are their parent or legal guardian, the patient must be the one to engage the services of Mindpath College Health.  

 

If you are concerned a friend or loved one is having a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For counseling and resources, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. 

With Mindpath College Health we want to take measures to make sure you are safe and in a space that will provide the best possible therapeutic experience. We require that all clients are in a private and addressable space during sessions (our providers will verify your location for your safety).

State law protects the confidentiality of communications between a client and a therapist.

There are notable exceptions:

  • Mandated reporting for suspected Child/Elderly Abuse
  • Serious threat of physical violence toward others
  • Serious threat of danger toward self
  • Court order
  • Information requested by FBI
  • A client signing a Release of Information (ROI) to coordinate care

Portialyn Buzzanga

Clinic Director, Senior Director of Operations, Clinical Social Worker

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About

As the Senior Director of Operations, Portialyn brings 15 years of health care experience to the Mindpath College Health leadership team. Portialyn also serves as the Clinic Director of the Irvine College Health office.

Before joining Mindpath College Health, formerly known as Acacia Counseling and Wellness, Portialyn spent over 10 years leading inpatient and outpatient psychiatric departments within acute care hospitals and held senior positions within freestanding psychiatric hospitals. She is also a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in multiple states and previously provided clinical care in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, the court system, and hospitals.

Portialyn holds a BA in Journalism & Mass Communications and Sociology from Drake University and a MSW and MHA from St. Louis University.

Outside of work, Portialyn enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, working out, watching basketball, and napping.

Robbyn Jackson, PsyD

VP of Operations, Mindpath College Health

About

Dr. Robbyn Jackson is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Jackson oversees all the Mindpath College Health offices and works closely with the directors to provide mental health services to university and college communities. She plays a significant role in the development of new locations and strives to ensure each office is filled with passionate, competent, and diverse therapists. Dr. Jackson’s favorite thing about working with Mindpath College Health is the people. We create teams of therapists and staff who are eager to work with students and are part of a committed team that values mental health, fun, and laughter.

Prior to working in the Davis office, Dr. Jackson was the director of the Isla Vista office, which serves the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) community. As an alumnus of UCSB, she is grateful to serve the community. She loves spending time with her partner and sons, Max and Chase, and family of friends that bring her joy and realness.