About
INTRODUCTIONWe are a bespoke integrative and interventional psychiatry practice creating a safe, grounded environment where individuals can reconnect with themselves, develop confidence in their own agency, and live with intention.
OUR STORYEmboldened to Live Fully
MBLDN is derived from the word embolden, a reflection of our belief that meaningful care empowers individuals to live with confidence, clarity, and purpose. At its core, emboldening is not about pushing forward or striving for perfection, but about fostering the steadiness, self-trust, and support needed to engage fully in life.
The name is intentionally shortened, removing vowels to create a form that feels modern, understated, and open to interpretation. This abstraction allows this practice to move beyond literal definition, inviting personal meaning while maintaining a sense of refinement and strength. MBLDN reflects our approach to care: thoughtful rather than prescriptive, grounded yet evolving, and designed to support individuals in defining what living fully means to them.
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OUR VALUESAt the center of our practice is a commitment to care that is supportive, empowering, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique journey.
01 / Embolden
We believe healing is not about perfection, but participation. Our work is rooted in helping individuals feel capable, confident, and supported as they navigate their own unique paths, honoring both their strengths and their vulnerabilities.
02 / Support
A steady place for support, understanding, and growth, grounded in a sanctuary-like environment where care feels human, considered, and free of judgment.
03 / Balance
Our integrative approach bridges modern psychiatry with holistic philosophies, creating care that feels both grounded and expansive. We believe balance is not rigid, it is learned, practiced, and deeply personal.
04 / Open
Openness means creating care that feels easy to enter. Through transparency, inclusivity, and practical accessibility, we cultivate a welcoming environment where individuals feel comfortable seeking support and engaging fully in their care.
OUR APPROACHEmboldening is not about pushing, fixing, or striving for perfection. It is about helping individuals feel supported, capable, and steady enough to engage fully with their lives as they are, and where they are.
01 / Purpose
Every individual carries inherent purpose. Each experience, even the difficult ones, holds the potential for understanding, growth, and meaning.
02 / Discovery
We help patients better understand themselves, recognizing patterns, tendencies, and challenges with compassion and clarity.
03 / Growth
Through learning, healing, and resilience-building, we support steady forward movement toward a more grounded and empowered life.
04 / Wholeness
Our work centers on helping individuals live fully and confidently, aligned with their values, needs, and sense of self.
THE FOUNDERNicole Motakef, D.O.
Integrative, Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Nicole Motakef is a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in integrative and interventional mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. She is dedicated to helping individuals create meaningful inner change while supporting lasting progress in daily life.
She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences, where she received additional training in neuromuscular and osteopathic medicine, emphasizing the connection between physical and mental health. Dr. Motakef completed her adult psychiatry residency at Kaiser Permanente, followed by fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry at University of California, Irvine. She pursued advanced training in integrative and nutritional psychiatry through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and coursework in child and adolescent psychoanalysis through the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute. She is board certified in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.
She founded MBLDN to create a space where patients feel supported, understood, and empowered to live with greater clarity and resilience.
Care Begins with a Conversation
LET'S GET STARTEDThrough an initial consultation, we explore your history, symptoms, and goals to determine the most appropriate integrative or interventional treatment approach for you.