TRAINING
May 2025
Hernandez-Tejada and Acierno Travel to Spain for Phase II of Flooding Relief
McGovern Medical School / UTHealth Houston
Ron AciernoMelba Hernandez-Tejada
Evidence-based training, consultation, evaluation, and VIP care
Behavioral health expertise built on research by researchersThe source for best-practice outcomes.
Evidence-Based Expertise
Data-driven expertise in trauma-focused, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, and child behavior problems.
Delivery Options
Leveraging digital technology allows us to offer in-person intensives, live online learning, and asynchronous formats built for flexibility and scale.
Enduring Results
Ongoing consultation for training, case consultation, and program evaluation for organizations, institutions, and select private clients.
Services
Structured to support in-person, synchronous remote, and asynchronous training formats.
Mental Health Workforce Training
Advanced workshops and courses in evidence-based psychotherapies for anxiety and depression, including PTSD, tailored for clinicians, systems, and organizations.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, phobias, depression, substance abuse, and child behavior problems
- In-person, live online, and asynchronous delivery
- Customized for specific populations and institutional needs
Consultation
Ongoing support to help clinicians and organizations translate evidence-based training into high-fidelity implementation.
- 3-, 6-, or 9-month consultation tracks
- Group or individual case consultation at the patient, clinician, and system levels
- Implementation and supervision support
Program Evaluation
We help organizations assess the implementation, effectiveness, and impact of behavioral health programs. Our evaluation services support evidence-informed decision-making through the development of measurable outcomes, appropriate data collection strategies, and systematic analysis of program performance.
We work with organizations to identify opportunities for improvement, demonstrate program outcomes, and communicate findings to stakeholders, funders, and community partners. Evaluation activities can be tailored to the goals, resources, and populations served by each program.
Grant Writing/Editing
Applied research, grant writing, outcome measurement, and methodology support for behavioral health initiatives.
- Grant strategy development and editing
- Study design and measurement
- Research collaboration and advisory roles
VIP Clinical Services
For patients who require exceptional confidentiality and prefer to receive care from senior experts who have contributed directly to the research, we maintain limited availability for private-pay VIP care. These services provide highly specialized, evidence-based behavioral health treatment for select patients.
- PTSD, anxiety, and depression care
- Telehealth, in-person, or hybrid
- Confidential and outcomes-focused
Who We Serve
Designed for organizations, clinicians, researchers, and select private clients.
Administrators & Clinic Directors
Mental health service organizations seeking to improve outcomes, efficiency, fidelity, and measurement-based care implementation.
Mental Health Professionals
Clinicians seeking to build their skill sets through advanced training, consultation, and stronger real-world results in evidence-based psychotherapies.
Researchers & Academic Teams
Investigators seeking grant strategy, consultation, editing, methodological refinement, and outcomes expertise.
Private-Pay & VIP Patients
Individuals seeking confidential, high-level evidence-based treatment delivered by senior experts.
About Us
Leadership grounded in evidence, care, and real-world experience.
BHS brings together deep expertise in trauma, behavioral health, research, and implementation to support better outcomes for organizations, clinicians, and select private clients.
Melba A. Hernandez Tejada, PhD, DHA
Co-Founder
Dr. Melba A. Hernandez Tejada is a clinical psychologist and researcher whose work is driven by a commitment to improving the lives of people affected by trauma, abuse, chronic pain, grief, and social isolation, with a particular focus on older adults and Veterans.
Older adults and VeteransTelehealth, peer support, and tDCSTrauma, pain, grief, and social isolation
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Ron Acierno, PhD
Co-Founder
Dr. Ron Acierno is a clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, and executive leader with more than 29 years of continuous competitive external research funding, over 250 research publications, and a career spanning trauma, elder mistreatment, disaster mental health, telehealth, and treatment outcomes in Veteran and military populations.
250+ publications and major fundingVeterans, trauma, telehealth, and elder mistreatmentMentorship, administration, and public service
View Full Profile Why Choose BHS
We are among the researchers generating the clinical evidence, allowing clients to go directly to the knowledge source. Our work combines clinical credibility, research leadership, and practical implementation experience to support meaningful, measurable outcomes in behavioral health.
Evidence-Based Orientation
Every core service line is built around practical, outcomes-driven behavioral health methods grounded in evidence-based care and research we helped conduct.
Trauma-Focused Expertise
We leverage extensive research, clinical, and administrative expertise, with specialization in trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety-related training and treatment services.
Executive-Level Discretion
VIP services are delivered with complete confidentiality and executive-level discretion, with a focus on high-quality care for patients who require the utmost privacy and prefer to receive care from senior experts who actually conducted the research.
Flexible Delivery Model
We leverage digital communication strategies that we helped validate in randomized controlled trials. All services are offered in person, virtually, or in combination.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations can work with BHS?
Hospitals, universities, VA-affiliated teams, nonprofits, community agencies, and behavioral health practices can all engage BHS for training, consultation, or research support.
Are services available online?
Yes. The service model supports in-person delivery, synchronous online training and consultation, and asynchronous learning experiences.
Do you offer direct patient care?
Yes. Select private-pay and VIP patients may access confidential, evidence-based services focused on PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Can training be customized for a specific population or institution?
Yes. Training can be designed around the needs of a clinic, system, agency, or target population, including specialized implementation needs.
Media & Featured Impact
RESOURCE
Sep 16, 2025
DOD Awards Hernandez-Tejada $2.3 Million Grant for Pain and PTSD Study
McGovern Medical School / UTHealth Houston
Melba Hernandez-Tejada
PODCAST / RADIO
Sep 2, 2025
Breaking the Stigma: Understanding Veteran Mental Health with Dr. Ron Acierno
Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek / VoiceAmerica
Ron Acierno
Contact
Start with a conversation designed around your needs.
Contact us for institutional inquiries, training requests, grant collaboration discussions, and select VIP patient service inquiries.
Email
hello@behavs.comPhone
+1 843-364-1667Availability
By appointment and inquiry
Service Area
We provide services both domestically in the United States and internationally, in English and Spanish.
Inquiry Form
Designed for institutional leads, training requests, research collaboration, or VIP service inquiries.
All inquiries are reviewed confidentially.