The Moringa Institute advances professional excellence by providing psychologists, master’s level clinicians, and students with innovative opportunities to discover and integrate evidence-based practices into their work. Rooted in decades of experience and a commitment to holistic, lifespan-focused care, we strengthen professionals’ knowledge, skills, and frameworks to better serve individuals and communities.
To cultivate knowledge and provide tools that further empower individuals, families, and professionals to transform lives through evidence-based practices and person-centered, comprehensive, and integrated approaches.
~Maleita Olson, LCSW
The Moringa Instute was founded by two sisters, Patricia Gonzalez, LPC, MT-BC, NADD-CC and Maleita Olson, LCSW, NADD-CC, who interact personally and professionally with neurodiverse individuals. Throughout their careers in mental health, they recognize the primary role of family system in promoting and sustaining healing and mental well-being.