Behavioral & Mental Health Support
at Lani City Medical
Mental health is an essential component of overall wellness, affecting how you think, feel, and navigate daily life. At Lani City Medical, we recognize that behavioral & mental health support should be an integrated part of primary care, not something separate or stigmatized. Our Board Certified physicians at our Chino, Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, and Riverside locations provide compassionate, confidential care for patients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns.
Why Behavioral & Mental Health Support Matters
Mental health conditions are remarkably common, affecting millions of Americans each year. Anxiety disorders, depression, and stress related conditions can significantly impact work performance, relationships, physical health, and quality of life. Despite this prevalence, many people hesitate to seek help due to stigma, uncertainty about where to turn, or beliefs that they should handle problems on their own.
Untreated mental health conditions rarely improve spontaneously and often worsen over time. Chronic stress and anxiety contribute to physical health problems including heart disease, digestive disorders, and weakened immune function. Depression affects energy, motivation, and the ability to manage other health conditions. Seeking behavioral & mental health support is not a sign of weakness but a proactive step toward better overall health.
At Lani City Medical, we create an environment where discussing mental health feels comfortable and natural. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Lalwani and Dr. Khemlani, our practice was established to provide consistent, efficient, and honest healthcare where you are not just a number. Our behavioral & mental health support services extend this commitment, offering understanding and effective care for the emotional challenges that affect so many people.
Anxiety and Depression Screening
Recognizing When You Need Support
Anxiety and depression can manifest in various ways, and recognizing when symptoms indicate a condition requiring attention is not always straightforward. Some people experience classic symptoms like persistent sadness or excessive worry. Others notice physical symptoms, sleep changes, or difficulties concentrating without connecting these to underlying mental health concerns. Our behavioral & mental health support includes screening that helps identify these conditions.
- Anxiety disorders involve more than occasional nervousness. They include persistent, excessive worry that interferes with daily activities, physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and muscle tension, avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety, and difficulty controlling anxious thoughts. When anxiety reaches this level, behavioral & mental health support can provide relief and restore normal functioning.
- Depression extends beyond temporary sadness or disappointment. It involves persistent low mood, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, changes in sleep and appetite, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sometimes thoughts of hopelessness or self-harm. These symptoms lasting more than two weeks warrant evaluation and behavioral & mental health support.
Compassionate, Confidential Evaluation
Our screening process for anxiety and depression uses validated assessment tools that help quantify symptom severity and track changes over time. These screenings provide objective information that complements our clinical evaluation. Combined with thoughtful conversation about what you are experiencing, screening supports accurate identification of conditions requiring behavioral & mental health support.
- We conduct screenings in a private, supportive environment where you can speak openly about your experiences. Many patients feel relieved to finally discuss concerns they have kept hidden. Our providers listen without judgment, validate your experiences, and explain what screening results suggest about your mental health status.
- When screening identifies anxiety, depression, or other conditions, we discuss treatment options appropriate for your situation. Behavioral & mental health support may include lifestyle modifications, counseling strategies you can implement immediately, medication when appropriate, or referrals to mental health specialists. Our goal is to connect you with the right level of care for your needs.
Stress Management and Sleep Counseling
Addressing the Impact of Chronic Stress
tress is a normal part of life, but chronic, unmanaged stress takes a significant toll on mental and physical health. Prolonged stress contributes to anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, digestive problems, immune dysfunction, and accelerated aging. Effective stress management is therefore a crucial component of behavioral & mental health support.
- Our approach to stress management begins with understanding your specific stressors and how they affect you. Work pressures, financial concerns, relationship difficulties, health problems, and caregiving responsibilities all create different types of stress requiring different management strategies. Our behavioral & mental health support helps you identify your primary stressors and develop targeted coping approaches.
- We provide practical stress management techniques you can implement immediately, including breathing exercises, cognitive strategies for managing anxious thoughts, time management approaches, and boundary setting skills. These evidence based techniques form the foundation of behavioral & mental health support for stress, giving you tools to use whenever stress threatens to overwhelm you.
Restoring Healthy Sleep
Sleep problems and mental health conditions frequently occur together, each worsening the other in a destructive cycle. Poor sleep increases anxiety and depression risk, while anxiety and depression commonly disrupt sleep. Our behavioral & mental health support addresses sleep concerns as an integral part of mental wellness.
- Many patients struggle with insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early. Others experience sleep that feels unrefreshing despite adequate duration. Some develop unhealthy sleep patterns through shift work, lifestyle choices, or attempts to cope with stress. Whatever the cause, poor sleep undermines mental and physical health.
- Our sleep counseling includes evaluation of factors affecting your sleep quality, including sleep habits, bedroom environment, caffeine and alcohol use, medications, and underlying conditions. We provide sleep hygiene education and behavioral strategies that improve sleep without relying solely on medications. When appropriate, our behavioral & mental health support may include short term sleep aids while implementing longer term solutions.
Lifestyle and Mindfulness Coaching
Building Habits That Support Mental Wellness
Lifestyle factors profoundly influence mental health, yet this connection often receives insufficient attention in healthcare. Physical activity, nutrition, social connection, time in nature, and purposeful activity all affect mood, anxiety levels, and resilience to stress. Our behavioral & mental health support includes coaching that helps you build habits supporting mental wellness.
- Exercise is one of the most effective interventions for mild to moderate anxiety and depression, with benefits comparable to medication for many patients. Yet many people struggling with mental health find it difficult to initiate and maintain physical activity. Our behavioral & mental health support helps you identify activities you can realistically incorporate into your life and develop strategies for maintaining consistency.
- Nutrition also affects mental health through effects on brain chemistry, inflammation, and gut health. Certain dietary patterns support mental wellness while others contribute to mood problems. Our behavioral & mental health support includes guidance on eating patterns that promote emotional balance without requiring extreme dietary changes.
Mindfulness and Present Moment Awareness
Mindfulness practices have gained substantial research support for reducing anxiety, depression, and stress. These techniques involve cultivating present moment awareness without judgment, breaking the patterns of rumination and worry that characterize many mental health conditions. Our behavioral & mental health support introduces mindfulness concepts and practices accessible to beginners.
- Many patients initially feel skeptical about mindfulness or believe they cannot quiet their minds enough to practice effectively. We address these concerns by explaining what mindfulness actually involves and providing simple techniques anyone can learn. Even brief daily practice produces measurable benefits for mental health.
- Our behavioral & mental health support may include guidance on breathing exercises, body scan practices, mindful movement, and informal mindfulness that you can practice during daily activities. We help you find approaches that fit your personality and lifestyle, increasing the likelihood that mindfulness becomes a sustainable part of your mental health toolkit.
Referrals for Therapy and Psychiatry
Connecting You with Specialized Care
Primary care based behavioral & mental health support addresses many mental health concerns effectively. However, some conditions benefit from specialized care that extends beyond what primary care can provide. Our services include thoughtful referrals to therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists who can offer more intensive or specialized treatment.
- Therapy provides a space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a trained professional who can guide you toward healthier patterns. Different therapy approaches work better for different conditions and individuals. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps restructure unhelpful thought patterns. Exposure therapy addresses specific phobias and anxiety disorders. Interpersonal therapy focuses on relationship patterns affecting mood. Our behavioral & mental health support includes guidance on which therapy approaches might best address your concerns.
- Psychiatrists are medical doctors specializing in mental health who can provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for complex conditions. When behavioral & mental health support requires medications beyond what primary care typically manages, or when conditions do not respond to initial treatment, psychiatric referral ensures you receive expert care.
Coordinated, Continuous Care
When we refer patients for specialized behavioral & mental health support, we remain involved in your care. We coordinate with therapists and psychiatrists, sharing relevant information and receiving updates on your progress. This coordination ensures all your providers work together effectively.
- Many patients benefit from combined approaches that include primary care based behavioral & mental health support alongside therapy or psychiatry. You might see a therapist for ongoing counseling while we manage medications and monitor your overall health. This integrated model produces better outcomes than fragmented care where providers operate independently.
- We also provide ongoing behavioral & mental health support between specialist appointments. Most patients are in and out of our clinics in less than 60 minutes, making it convenient to check in regularly. Our accessibility ensures you have support available when you need it, not just during scheduled specialty appointments.
Making Your Health a Priority
— Today and Tomorrow
Your health deserves expert care, thoughtful attention and a genuine partnership. At Lani City Medical we are ready to provide that kind of primary-care experience right here in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Whether you’re stepping in for your first visit or you’ve been under our care for years, we’re here for every phase of your health journey.
Call us today or schedule your appointment online to start your partnership in wellness with Lani City Medical.