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Hello! My name is Maryam Sajjad, and I am a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping individuals achieve their mental health goals. I bring extensive experience providing care to patients aged 16 and up through both in-person and telehealth visits. My expertise spans a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Disorders, PTSD, Trauma, and Mood Disorders. What sets me apart is my ability to build strong, therapeutic relationships with my patients. I pride myself on being an empathetic listener and creating a supportive environment. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to deliver personalized and effective treatment plans. In my practice, I am skilled in medication management, crisis intervention, and developing individualized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. With strong communication skills, I collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. If you're looking for a compassionate and experienced healthcare provider who offers telehealth services, I am here to support you. My goal is to help you lead a happy and fulfilling life by guiding you toward optimal mental health. Together, we can work towards a healthier, more balanced future. Let's work together toward your mental well-being!

My name is Joecoline Nwachukwu, and I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I’m passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. I currently practice at Veracity Psychiatry, where I specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions. My goal is to support each patient’s unique journey toward mental wellness with empathy, respect, and clinical excellence.

Licensed addiction therapist (in both Nevada and California) working in telemedicine. I help patients who are struggling with opioid, alcohol, other drugs, food, and nicotine addiction gain recovery. I have over 14 years of direct clinical experience, in all phases of treatment. I believe in using the latest evidence-based practices to meet clients where they are at, in their change journey. I have provided direct addiction treatment in the following settings during my career: -Telehealth -Medically Assisted Treatment -Criminal Justice Recovery Programs -Correctional Settings -Residential Treatment -Intensive Outpatient Program -Behavioral Health Hospital -Detox Center -Private Practice -Employee Assistance Program People change. I believe in being a part of the change. Everyone deserves a chance to recover

I bring with me a background in law changing careers to better help people. I will always listen without judgment and bias and I am dedicated to treating each person with compassion and respect. Im currently working as a pre-licensed therapist or associate therapist under the supervision of a fully licensed psychologist. this simply means that I need to complete 3000 hours before being eligible for full license.

I am a dynamic and passionate leader, educator, and clinician with a goal to help you become the best version of yourself. I have two decades of experience in working in behavioral health and addiction treatment—serving clients spanning from ages 4 to 90. I spent the last 10 years as an operational executive with addiction treatment providers in the United States.  I find fulfillment in helping others learn to overcome their substance and behavioral addictions. I work with patients to solve the complex problems that lead to addiction—validating their journey along the way and providing unconditional positive regard through their troubles and successes. I believe that addiction is not the problem, therefore, I approach addiction as a maladaptive solution to a problem. I look forward to guiding you through the discovery of healthy solutions to those problems.  My approach is a holistic focus on healing the full psyche (mind, body, and spirit) through an evolutionary and anthropological view of psychology. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy coupled with motivational interviewing and trauma informed care to explore the unique experiences that makes each of us human.  As a former Licensed Guidance Counselor and Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor, I have a strong level of expertise in working with teens and young adults who have addiction. I also specialize in working with individuals with behavioral addictions and affliction (gambling, sex, pornography, work, etc.) My areas of expertise include substance use, behavioral addictions, and the relationship between trauma and addiction.  Credentials: I received a master’s degree in Community and College Counseling from Longwood University, and a dual Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Lyndon State College. I am a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate in the state of North Carolina.  It is important to note that as an LCAS-A, although I am able to practice and bill independently, at times I may have to consult with my supervisor for clinical purposes. No identifying information will be relayed or discussed in consultation or supervision. My supervisor is Boyce Smith, MA, LCAS, LCMHCA, NCC, CCS, MAC.  I currently live in Charlotte, NC where I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs, doing yoga, running, cycling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and boxing. 

Hi, I’m Linda. I have over 30 years of experience helping people overcome anxiety, depression and childhood wounding. My passion is in helping couples learn to communicate and heal  by teaching them tangible tools that help them resolve core issues. I’m excited to offer online treatment via a HIPPA compliant format so you can get treatment from the comfort of your own home. Please call for a brief  conversation to make sure that I’m the best fit for your needs. 

Hello! I'm George Nnamchi, a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Hampden, Maine. With over 16 years of experience, I have a strong background in offering comprehensive care to patients in hospital settings. My passion lies in working with diverse patient populations and building trusting relationships to ensure the best health outcomes. As an RN with a wealth of experience, I specialize in telemetry, medical-surgical, and behavioral health care. Helping patients recover from surgeries, managing mental health conditions, or leading community health initiatives, I strive to provide first-class care. I also take pride in my leadership roles, having worked on policies to improve patient and nurse experiences locally and internationally. I'm skilled in various areas, such as medication management, cardiac resuscitation, and effective communication. I aim to continuously improve patient care and satisfaction through education and counseling. Outside of work, I enjoy running and playing soccer. I look forward to helping you on your health journey with compassion and dedication. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to know more or need my assistance. Treatment philosophy: I am a dedicated and compassionate provider, focused on delivering client-centered care that recognizes the connection between body, soul, and mind. As a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, I believe that effective communication, active listening, and truly understanding the client and the factors contributing to their symptoms are key to achieving my goals. I collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide trusted and fulfilling therapy, specializing in the assessment and management of mental health issues through psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. My aim is to help clients regain control of their mental health and ensure their journey is a successful one.

Accepting New Patients- Telehealth and In person! Briah Tarapacki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Arizona board registered Clinical Supervisor, and Clinical Director of The Healing Peace Counseling (www.healingpeacecounseling.com). She has 6+ years experience in crisis and general mental health services. Briah specializes in working with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, interpersonal relationship concerns, domestic violence, eating disorders, self-esteem, and body image concerns. She recognizes the vulnerability it takes to begin this process and the power that therapy can have in changing people’s lives.She believes that nobody knows you better than yourself and her role is to empower you in your healing journey. She employs modalities such (EMDR), (CBT), (TF-CBT), (DBT), (MI), Mindfulness, Client Centered, and Experiential Therapy.Briah believes in shaping the modalities to meet the unique needs of individuals. Intertwined in her therapeutic approach she always advocates the importance of self-care, as she is passionate about the power that physical health can play in one’s mental health. Briah can also get you connected to a clinician on her team!

Hi. I'm Shannon. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My areas of interest include personality and identity development, LGBTQIA concerns (including gender dysphoria, gender exploration & gender transition), depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, men's mental health, post-trauma intervention, and treatment for problem sexual behavior. Before beginning my career in counseling, I worked in the field of victim services for 15 years, serving as a professional victim advocate in five different states and speaking on a local and national level about the effects of sexual violence. I remain passionate about the issues related to sexual trauma and victimization. I have provided individual and group treatment for those convicted of sexual offenses since 2015, and I have facilitated a process group for victims of sexual violence since 2019. I am honored to work alongside clients on their journeys towards self-discovery, healing and wellness. I am both compassionate and direct. I practice with an anti-discrimination, anti-oppression, and anti-racist orientation, and I care about how your personal experiences have influenced your view of yourself, of others, and of the world. I use an integrative and client-centered approach to counseling to assist clients in their personal growth and development. I provide off-site group therapy by contract and in partnership with local organizations. I am available for training and consultation to professionals, students, and service organizations on topics including trauma, interpersonal violence, mental health disorders, gender and sexuality, sex offender management and treatment, and self-care for caregivers. I have provided expert witness testimony on victim behavior, sexual assault reporting procedures, and the effects of trauma, and I am available for consultation to prosecutors. As an LPC Supervisor, I am approved by the LA LPC Board to supervise Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPC's). PLPC's must document a minimum of 3,000 hours of post-master's experience in professional mental health counseling under the clinical supervision of a board-approved supervisor before they may be fully licensed, If you are interested in LPC Supervision, please click on the Clinical Supervision link under the Services tab.

Rubina Anis is an LPC Associate at Martin Counseling, currently residing in the Greater Houston area, Texas. Rubina has a MA in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University Leiden, the Netherlands, and MSc. in Human Development from Nagpur University, India. She specializes in counseling, early intervention, Adlerian school, play and family therapy, and grief counseling.   She provides counseling to families, children, teenagers on the autism spectrum and specializes in helping children having developmental delays. She has 20 years of working experience in mainstream schools, special education, hospitals, and child protection agencies. She specializes in childhood disorders such as enuresis, encopresis, selective mutism, anxiety, and depression. In the past 20 years, Rubina has had the unique experience of living in 5 different continents; India, UAE, Netherlands, Brunei, US, and working with clients from at least 50 different nationalities. She, therefore, understands the family dynamics of various cultures and how that affects the development of the child. She incorporates cultural understanding and training in psychology and plays therapy to empower young parents to enhance their children’s development.