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DNP, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC Hello! My name is Dr. Nichola Patton. I am a doctoral prepared Adult-Geriatric Acute Care NP licensed and board-certified to independently diagnose, treat, and prescribe to patients residing in the following States: AZ, CO, FL, IA, ID, KS, MD, NC, ND, NH, NM, NY, UT, VA, VT, WY.

Salah Qureshi is a Psychiatrist seeing clients in Pasadena virtually and In Person

While I am recently licensed in Texas, I have extensive experience working as a counselor in both England and Scotland, where I did my counseling training. I received my Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counseling from the University of Edinburgh. My doctoral thesis was on my work counseling clients who experienced grief after a pregnancy loss. Therapy is a truly personal experience. Therapy is not something done to a person, but rather it is created by the persons involved. In my work, I listen to how life's struggles are real for you. That is, what makes them personal. By staying with you and holding all that you bring, I hope to support the growth of this personal process. Facing distressing feelings requires trust and commitment from both client and counselor. Whatever your struggle, I offer you a safe, confidential space where I come alongside you, without judgement, in your attempts to better hear from and understand yourself. My passion is helping others to feel more aware of and compassionate within themselves, their lives, and their relationships. My approach to therapy is based in person centered and psychodynamic psychotherapy. What this means is that I work with clients in an interpersonal way, helping them to explore themselves, their current and past relationships, and unconscious blocks that prevent them from having the life and the relationships they desire. My practice is informed by neurobiology, and I strongly believe that therapy helps you to regulate your nervous system. A regulated/adaptive nervous system improves your mental and your physical health and is protective against chronic illness and mental health disorders. I don’t simply provide advice or quick fixes, instead I offer a space to talk about pain and where it may have originated, granting us insight into patterns of behavior which may have been useful in the past that now may be actually getting in the way of your health. I welcome all to my practice and believe that anyone - regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual belief, or economic standing – is valuable and I seek to provide the best care to all I see.  

I am Dan Oakes, I am a trained mental health professional, an expert in relationships, sexuality, and parenting as well as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive behavior. I focus on the needs of individuals and families. I utilize my professional skills as a mental health specialist to relieve pain, heal hearts, and restore connections. The inherent value of an individual is rich, expansive, and eternal. I believe that the problems we experience in life and the mental health challenges that we endure can be mitigated and alleviated by sound clinical intervention as well as enhanced spiritual living. Dan is not just a clinical expert. Dan's skills are not only a result of his education and training, but also informed by his relationship with his wife Shannon and his five children and a deep appreciation for the human experience.

Hello, my name is Jennifer Miners. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am passionate about helping clients deal with anxiety, stress, codependency and life transitions. The mind body connection, changing negative thoughts patterns, and utilizing mindfulness are all effective ways to cultivate positive changes.

I am a Social Worker and Yoga Instructor. I first became interested in working with mental health when I returned home from Afghanistan while in the Army National Guard. I have seen many friends fall victim to substance abuse, depression, and PTSD. I swore that I would work on being in the position to best help veterans and others who go through difficult situations. Being an addictions counselor and Social Worker is very personal to me. It is my passion. Seeing that I already had a bachelor's in Community Health, I made it my goal to become some kind of practitioner. When I learned about Social Work, I was overwhelmed with the idea of getting my Masters and working towards a license. A few years later, I finally received my Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am proud of my license and it took 5 years of hard work to attain. I have now been working in the mental health and addictions field for roughly 10 years. I first got into counseling in the military. After a few years of working inpatient mental health and substance abuse, I spent some time outpatient. I specialize in addictions but have much experience with people with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have an extra certified credential of being a Certified Trauma Therapy Professional. I also experience helping people dealing with relationships, careers, and other life issues as well. Also, I have experience working with those who have a criminal background. I try to listen and understand your problems and point of view the best I can. Based on this I work with you to develop a plan to help you make improvements. My main focus is to help you make a positive change. I hope to work around you’re needs. It's my hope that I can help support you through whatever it is your going through. Some people just want support, while others want a formal therapy. Just let me know what it is you're looking for. Sometimes people just need to talk to someone or need positive encouragement. I am happy to give this as well. I am here to be a positive person in the lives of people that need more positive people. I like to be able to input Yoga techniques in our session. In my free time, I like being with my family and animals. My family has 2 dogs and 2 cats. I attend Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga classes a few times a week.

My name is Bianca N. Martinez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT118745). I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. I have seven years of clinical experience and have worked with numerous populations. I interned for two years in CSUN’s Mood and Anxiety Disorder Clinic. Then spent a year at O.P.I.C.A. working with individuals with Alzheimers and other Dementias. Before finding my way to La Vie Counseling Center, where I spent four years honing my clinical skills and decreeing my clinical interests. Over the past few years I have developed a passion for working with everything related to Maternal Mental Health and the sometimes-difficult transition into motherhood. I have completed the “Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training for Mental Health and Clinical Professions” and the “Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy” trainings offered through Postpartum Support International and 2020 Mom and which focuses on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is a form of psychotherapy used to treat troubling symptoms (anxiety, guilt, anger, depression, panic, sleep disturbance, flashbacks, etc.) which result from traumatic experiences.  I am a trained as a facilitator for Prepare/Enrich, a program proven to significantly impact the relationships of both premarital and married couples. A Level 1 trained in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, a form of therapy used in “helping couples compassionately manage their conflicts, deepen their friendship and intimacy, and share their life purpose and dreams.” Lastly, I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). 

Dr. Rea is a licensed psychologist in Kansas and has an office in Tonganoxie, KS. He received his PhD from the University of Kansas and has worked in the prison system until starting his private practice in late 2022.

Jasmine graduated with her bachelor’s degree in both psychology and criminal justice from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, where she is from. There, Jasmine grew a passion for learning about substance misuse and how it affects the adolescent population at large. Jasmine graduated with her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Texas in San Antonio and completed her internship at Rise Recovery, which serves adolescents receiving recovery-related support. Jasmine has the experience and clinical interest in topics relating to trauma, anxiety, addiction, mindfulness, post-traumatic growth, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology, and eating disorders. Jasmine is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for her clients and loves advocating for multicultural issues. Jasmine works great with adolescent populations, minorities, and those in recovery from addiction or other addictive behaviors. She loves advocating for physical wellbeing via mindfulness, exercise, and practicing gratitude. In her free time, Jasmine competes in powerlifting on a national level; she loves to go hiking, travel, and dance! Jasmine can spend all day outdoors, in water, and on an adventure. She considers herself a coffee connoisseur, can eat breakfast all day and loves to watch lots of movies and tv shows

Welcome! I work individually with teens and adults who are struggling with life stressors, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions and behavior change. I have over ten years of experience working as a counselor. I utilize evidence based therapy modalities, such as CBT and motivational interviewing. When I'm not counseling clients, I am hanging out with my kids, husband, dog and two cats. I love reading, hiking, conquering my goals in the gym and going to concerts. Please email or call to schedule a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. I'd love to help!