Our Mission
At Kadkhodaian Behavioral Health Center, our mission is to empower, support and promote healing throughout the rural community of Delta County, Colorado, by providing exceptional, compassionate, affordable and accessible mental health and wellness service.
At the Kadkhodaian Behavioral Health Center, we are not just a community mental health service provider, but strive to be a cornerstone of community health, committed to nurturing a healthier Delta County in Colorado where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
PROMOTING MENTAL WELLNESS
We strive to enhance the mental health and emotional resilience of children, adolescents, adults and families through personalized counseling, peer and group support and therapeutic interventions.
FOSTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTION
We aim to build a supportive community environment where mental & emotional health is openly discussed and addressed, reducing stigma and fostering understanding and empathy.
OFFER COMPREHENSIVE WHOLE PERSON CARE
Our services include counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families, peer support, education, training and mentorship groups. tailored to meet the unique needs of the community of Delta County ensuring that residents have access to the mental health support they deserve.
INNOVATIVE AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES
Our services include counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families, peer support, education, training and mentorship groups. tailored to meet the unique needs of the community of Delta County ensuring that residents have access to the mental health support they deserve.
ADVOCACY & EDUCATION
Beyond treatment, we engage in community education and advocacy to promote mental health awareness, prevention, and early intervention strategies.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY AND INCLUSIVITY
We recognize and respect the cultural, ethnic, and individual diversity of Delta County, ensuring our services are culturally competent and inclusive.
About The Founders
DR. RAY KADKHODAIN
Dr. Ray, alongside his wife, Jean, is the dedicated Co-Founder of three impactful organizations: the Kadkhodaian Behavioral Health Center (KBH Center), a nonprofit established in 2024 to serve the mental health needs of Delta County, Colorado; the Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center, a mental health clinic in the Chicago suburbs; and Couples Synergy, LLC, an international company specializing in couples coaching.
Dr. Ray’s roots are in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. He pursued his passion for psychology at Creighton University in Omaha, NE, earning a BA in the field. Returning to Chicago, he furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University. His career has encompassed a broad spectrum of mental health settings, including inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, and residential facilities.
He has contributed his expertise to organizations such as Kenneth Young Center, Forest Hospital, Linden Oaks Hospital, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Alexian Brothers Mental Health Center, and Gateway Foundation. Dr. Ray holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology / Argosy University and possesses diverse certifications and training in coaching, alcohol & drug counseling, group crisis intervention, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, and marital therapy.
Together, Dr. Ray and Jean have pioneered the Couples Synergy Model, a distinctive and effective approach to working with couples. For more than two decades, their expertise has guided thousands of couples, establishing them as leading figures in the realm of marriage and relationships. They have also developed Family Synergy Therapy, a structural model for family therapy.
Dr. Ray is particularly passionate about empowering husbands within their marriages. He focuses on teaching vital communication skills and enabling them to foster happy, healthy, and renewed relationships with their spouses. Working in tandem with Jean’s guidance for wives, Dr. Ray serves as an advocate for husbands, educating them on the typical developmental stages of relationships and providing support in navigating these challenges. His work with couples has also equipped him to effectively support individual men facing a range of issues, including career shifts, addiction, conflict management, and navigating transitional or familial relationships.
JEAN KADKHODAIN
Jean Kadkhodaian is an enthusiastic learner who is just as passionate about teaching. Her model for working with clients is to use any tool that is available to help a person understand, learn and grow. Her ability to develop new skills and techniques has been what has kept her clients coming back for years, anytime they feel stuck or are in pain in their lives. She has been referred to as “The Stevie Nicks” of therapists because of her dynamic and eclectic approach. Her passion for growth and development in her own life make her an ideal role model for helping others.
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