About Us
We Believe Everyone Deserves to Feel Whole
Bay Area Transitional Services was founded on a simple conviction: that compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care should be accessible to everyone — regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.
Our Mission
To provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that honors the whole person — their history, their culture, their strengths, and their goals.
Our Story
Built on Lived Experience and Clinical Excellence
Bay Area Transitional Services grew out of a recognition that too many people in our community were falling through the cracks — underserved by systems that weren't designed with them in mind. Our founders, a group of licensed clinicians with deep roots in the Bay Area, set out to build something different.
From the beginning, we've been committed to meeting clients where they are — not where a system expects them to be. That means flexible scheduling, telehealth access, sliding scale fees, and a team that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
What We Stand For
The Principles That Guide Us
Compassion First
Every client walks through our door carrying something. We lead with empathy, patience, and genuine care — always.
Cultural Humility
We honor the full complexity of each person's identity and background. Our team is trained in culturally responsive care and committed to ongoing learning.
Evidence-Based Practice
We draw on the best available research — CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches, and more — while remaining flexible to what each individual needs.
Accessibility
Mental health care shouldn't be a privilege. We offer sliding scale fees, telehealth, and flexible hours to remove as many barriers as possible.
Community
We are part of the Bay Area community — not just a service within it. We show up, collaborate, and invest in the wellbeing of the people around us.
Growth
We believe in the capacity for change — in our clients and in ourselves. We pursue continuous learning, supervision, and professional development.
Our Team
Clinicians Who Care
Our therapists are licensed, experienced, and deeply committed to the work. Each brings a unique background and set of specialties — united by a shared belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship.
Roy Smally, LMFT
Clinical Director
Roy Smally brings over 45 years of experience in trauma-informed care, adolescent mental health, and multicultural counseling. He founded BATS with a vision of building a practice rooted in community and equity.
Trauma · Adolescents · Multicultural Counseling
James Reyes, LMFT
Senior Therapist
James specializes in working with adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity development. He brings warmth, humor, and a strengths-based approach to every session.
Life Transitions · Relationships · Identity
Priya Nair, LCSW
Therapist & Group Facilitator
Priya leads several of our group therapy programs and works individually with adults and families. Her background in community mental health informs her deeply relational, systems-aware approach.
Group Therapy · Families · Anxiety & Depression
Ready to Meet Your Therapist?
The first step is a conversation. Reach out today and we'll help you find the right fit.