Axis Community Health
Erika Klara is a dedicated mental health professional currently serving as a Mental Health Specialist in Oncology at Kaiser Permanente since January 2024. With extensive experience, Erika has held positions as an IBH staff clinician at Axis Community Health since September 2019 and previously worked as a Family Therapist at Newport Academy. Erika also has a background as a Postgraduate Mental Health Clinician and Clinical Intern, providing therapeutic services in various settings such as schools, police departments, and community health agencies. Erika's educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology from Palo Alto University and a B.S. in Psychology from Babes-Bolyai University, complemented by training from the Hypnotherapy Training Institute.
Axis Community Health
At Axis we make local, quality, affordable healthcare a reality. ♦ Life at Axis At Axis, the work you do has a profound, positive impact on the health of thousands of low-income and uninsured Tri-Valley residents. We are here to help everyone in need -- moms-to-be needing prenatal care, people who are homeless, people with disabilities, teenagers needing counseling, and kids needing immunizations to attend school. Our employees are committed to helping people live a healthier life. From doctors to front desk staff, from mental health clinicians to enrollment counselors and beyond, everyone at Axis works together to get people the care they need. Our efforts have made us a nationally-recognized leader in quality care, and a place where employees feel supported and inspired. ♦ A Vibrant Community Set between sunny vineyards and the fog of the bay, the Tri-Valley region is a beautiful place to call home. The cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin are known for their charming neighborhoods, gourmet restaurants, lively cultural events, and award-winning schools. With quick access to BART and ACE, it’s easy to spend your weekend exploring the Bay Area. ♦ Our New Community Health Center We've opened a beautiful new health center, at 5925 W. Las Positas Blvd. in Pleasanton. With 28 exam rooms and 8 mental health counseling rooms, our new clinic will double our capacity and enable us to serve everyone who needs care. ♦ Our History Axis began in 1972 as a health center for low-income children, and over the years has grown to provide medical care for all ages. We also offer mental health counseling services, outpatient addiction recovery programs, a WIC nutrition program and school and community-based services. We have six sites, and serve more than 14,000 people.