Collaborative Care
Integrating Mind, Body, and Emotional Wellness
At Monarchs Therapy, we believe healing is most meaningful when care honors the whole person—mind, body, and lived experience.
While psychotherapy can be deeply transformative, there are times when a broader perspective that includes medical insight and integrative thinking can support deeper understanding and healing.
For individuals who may benefit from this expanded perspective, Monarchs Therapy maintains a professional collaboration with an independent physician who shares a commitment to thoughtful, compassionate care.
Clients are not required to participate in collaborative care and may choose any medical provider they prefer.
In Collaboration With
Dr. Maribel P. Khoury, MD (“Dr. Bella”)
Dr. Maribel “Bella” Khoury is a board-certified family medicine physician with fellowship training in psychiatry who has served as a primary care provider for more than 25 years. Her work focuses on the care of the mind through evidence-based medicine while honoring the broader whole-person factors that shape human health and well-being.
Her approach is often described as mindful medicine, integrating the strengths of Western medical science with mindfulness-informed perspectives that support individuals seeking clarity, resilience, and improved mental health.
While modern neuroscience allows us to study the brain in extraordinary detail, the mind—consciousness, awareness, and meaning—extends beyond what science can fully explain. Dr. Khoury’s work bridges this space by combining rigorous medical science with thoughtful attention to the lived human experience.
Her perspective is also informed by her personal health journey. Living with multiple sclerosis has deepened her understanding of resilience, uncertainty, and the importance of compassionate care—experiences that have shaped her approach as a physician and strengthened her commitment to supporting patients through complex health challenges.
Dr. Khoury frequently works with individuals seeking thoughtful second opinions and integrative perspectives on mental health and well-being.
In addition to her clinical work, she participates in professional panels and speaking engagements on topics including neuroscience, mental health, resilience, and the intersection of science, medicine, and human meaning.
How Collaborative Care May Help
Some individuals benefit from exploring their emotional well-being from multiple perspectives.
Collaborative care may be helpful for individuals who are:
- seeking a medical perspective on mental or emotional health concerns
- exploring whether biological or physical factors may influence mood or stress
- interested in integrative perspectives on mind–body health
- seeking a thoughtful second opinion related to mental health treatment
- navigating complex health conditions alongside emotional challenges
When appropriate, clients may choose to seek consultation with Dr. Bella independently while continuing psychotherapy at Monarchs Therapy. Any coordination of care occurs only with the client’s written consent.
Psychotherapy at Monarchs Therapy and medical consultation with Dr. Bella can complement one another while remaining separate and independent services.
Professional Disclosure
Medical consultation services are provided independently by Dr. Maribel P. Khoury, MD (“Dr. Bella”) through her medical practice, Maribel P. Khoury, MD, A Medical Corporation.
Dr. Khoury operates an independent medical practice and is not employed by, contracted with, or supervised by Monarchs Therapy.
The appearance of Dr. Khoury on this website does not imply a partnership, joint venture, or shared clinical practice.
Monarchs Therapy provides psychotherapy services only and does not provide medical evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, or prescribing services.
Any medical services, recommendations, or treatment decisions are provided solely through Dr. Khoury’s independent medical practice.
Client information is not shared between Monarchs Therapy and Dr. Khoury’s practice without the client’s written authorization, in accordance with applicable privacy and confidentiality laws, including HIPAA and California privacy regulations.
Learn More
Individuals interested in learning more about Dr. Khoury’s independent medical consultation services may visit her practice website or contact her office directly.