Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

Hi there, I am so glad you're here. I understand how daunting it can be to take steps towards healing. Perhaps you feel misunderstood by the people around you. Or perhaps you are accustomed to confronting problems on your own, without the help of others. Whatever you might be facing, I want to assure you that you are not alone. I am honored to walk alongside you as you step outside of your comfort zone to embark on your journey to growth and self-discovery. I offer warm and collaborative therapy to individuals and couples who are seeking to work through past traumas, difficult emotions, communication, and challenges with identity. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I strive to create a space where you are able to be your authentic self and explore the nooks and crannies of your internal world. If you are seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your inner world, I will be there to hold and support every part of you as we put the pieces together. As your therapist, I can help you re-discover and make peace with the parts of yourself that were overlooked and perhaps pushed away due to past traumas or challenges with self-identity. In working together, you can begin to redefine yourself in ways that feel empowering, authentic, and aligned. Whatever it may be, you are not alone in your journey. Practicing at the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy *Supervised by Monica Ramil, LMFT #108945*

Grace Madueke is a doctorate-level PMHNP who provides thoughtful, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. With experience in private practice, intensive outpatient, and inpatient settings she blends medication management with a holistic, person-centered approach. Grace is known for creating a calm, collaborative space where clients feel empowered and truly understood.

Hi, I’m Dr. Sandy Hussain, DNP, PMHNP‑BC, APRN. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Hope Health Care Solutions, focusing solely on medication management. My approach blends professionalism with empathy, ensuring patients feel supported through clear, patient‑centered care.

I am a board-certified PMHNP specializing in holistic, evidence-based care for adults facing PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Disorders. With a background spanning inpatient, outpatient, and specialized recovery settings (including PHP/IOP and OTP), I provide a high level of clinical expertise across the full spectrum of mental health. My approach is integrative and deeply individualized, combining medication management with supportive therapy and motivational interviewing. I am dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where we treat the "whole person," not just a diagnosis. Whether you are seeking stability or growth, I am here to partner with you on a path to lasting wellness.

Whether you're starting therapy for the first time or returning to the work, I look forward to meeting you where you are. I support individuals and couples navigating a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges, including trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, panic, depression, burnout, relational wounds, and the impact of abuse, misconduct, coercion, and other harmful experiences. In addition to working through emotional pain and past experiences, I help clients strengthen self-connection, navigate life transitions, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate a deeper sense of internal security, resilience, and self-trust. In our work together, we'll take the time to understand where you are in your life and the experiences that have shaped you. My aim to create a space where you feel seen, understood, reassured, and genuinely supported. No matter what brings you to therapy, I'm here to support you in your healing and help you reconnect with yourself and those around you. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in fostering insight, resilience, and meaningful change. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space and hold deep respect for each person’s innate capacity for growth and healing. It’s an honor to walk alongside you and support you in this process.

Dr. Esther Lapite-Garrett is a licensed psychologist and the founder of Alafiora, a premium private practice offering depth-oriented, attachment-centered care for individuals navigating complex sexual trauma and the relational patterns that form in its aftermath. The clients Dr. Lapite-Garrett works with include survivors of rape, incest, sex trafficking, intimate partner sexual violence, and childhood sexual abuse. What followed that history is the center of her clinical practice: the love obsession, limerence, compulsive sexual behavior, hypersexuality, and emotional dysregulation that form in the aftermath of sexual harm, and that most generalist approaches were never quite equipped to treat. Alafiora is one of a small number of practices equipped to work with the full spectrum of how these patterns express themselves in contemporary life, including the migration of erotic and romantic attachment into AI companionship, parasocial bonds, fantasy-based intimacy systems, and the accelerating escalation that occurs when real-world connection no longer feels safe, satisfying, or possible. The clients who carry these presentations arrive having spent considerable financial, emotional, and psychological resources on experiences that brought temporary relief and deepening shame in equal measure. The clients Dr. Lapite-Garrett works with are not struggling with a lack of insight. They have read the books, tried the prior therapy, and understand their patterns with a clarity that has not been enough to stop them. They wake at 3am with a body that will not settle. They reach for sex or connection not from desire but from the need to feel something, or to feel nothing at all. They love with an intensity that outlasts what the relationship warrants, cycling through obsessive thought long after every rational part of them knows the situation has ended. They make choices in moments of emotional flooding that they do not recognize as their own afterward. They experience behavior escalation, spending elevations, and deepening secrecy. Even still, they find that the pattern repeats, each time carrying a little more shame and a little more distance from the person they understood themselves to be. What years of prior effort could not move, the work at Alafiora finally does. What changes in our work is structural. The clients who engage fully describe experiencing more than symptom management but a fundamental shift in the organizing patterns that formed them, patterns that prior treatment approaches could not reach. Alafiora is a private-pay practice offering sessions virtually, in person, and on location across multiple states. The practice maintains a small, intentionally limited caseload to ensure each client receives the full depth of care their history requires. Visit https://www.alafiora.com to learn more or inquire confidentially.

Hey there! I’m Ragnar Scott, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and holistic mental health care. As the Associate Medical Director at Rose City Detox and the owner of LiveWell, LLC in Ridgefield, WA, I’m committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that meets you where you are. My experience spans psychiatric, neurological, and substance use disorders, with a career path that has taken me to hospitals and healthcare settings across Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Georgia, Alabama, and Massachusetts. I’ve had the privilege of leading and educating healthcare teams in diverse environments, building a foundation of collaboration and support. If you're between 15 and 55 and facing challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I’m here to help. I understand how overwhelming it can feel when you're balancing work, school, or relationships. My goal is to offer practical, no-nonsense strategies that make life feel more manageable, while helping you regain control of your well-being. My approach is straightforward, transparent, and supportive. I believe in fostering a welcoming environment where you feel safe to express your thoughts and concerns without the pressure of medical jargon. With telehealth as a core part of my practice, I make it convenient to connect when you need it most. Outside of work, you might find me enjoying the great outdoors with my loyal (and occasionally grumpy) German Shorthair, Buddy. I’m passionate about creating a balance between professional dedication and personal fulfillment, and I bring that philosophy into my practice. If you're looking for a down-to-earth approach to mental health and recovery, let's chat. Treatment Philosophy: I believe in providing compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to each individual. At LiveWell, I focus on holistic wellness, addressing mental health and substance use disorders with empathy and understanding. My approach emphasizes open communication and collaboration, fostering a trusting environment where you feel supported. Whether it’s recovery or maintaining well-being, I strive to empower you with practical, effective strategies for lasting wellness. Specialties & Conditions: • Mental Health • Psychiatry • Child Psychiatry • Psychotherapy • Addiction Medicine • Depression • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorders • ADHD • Addiction • PTSD • Insomnia • Relationship Issues • Mood Disorders • Panic Attacks • Substance Abuse • Pediatric Psychiatry • Substance Use Disorder • Grief and Loss • Counseling • Anxiety Disorders • Behavioral Issues • Substance Abuse Evaluation • Opioid Addiction • Alcohol Dependency • Detoxification Management • Behavioral Therapy • Prescription Drug Misuse • Relapse Prevention • Addiction Counseling • Withdrawal Symptoms • Co-occurring Disorders Treatment approach: • Existential • Substance Use Disorder Treatment • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy • Mindfulness-Based Techniques • Patient-Centered Care • Integrative Health Approaches In-network Insurance company: • Anthem • Aetna • Cigna • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Quest • Carelon

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 21 years experience in an educational setting, and an additional eight years in private practice. I have a diverse portfolio of experiences. I believe that people have the natural ability to heal themselves with support. We will work together to discover new insights and perspectives in an open, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. My counseling style is genuine and practical. My empathic stance focuses on the client's needs and strengths. I am trained in the following evidence-based practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT). I hold Certifications in: Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMSII), Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP) & I am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping). Our sessions will be informative, engaging, and individualized. You will be encouraged to grow emotionally, mentally & spiritually. You will laugh or even cry, all while learning new skills and techniques that will equip you on your journey of living the life you desire.

Hi! Thank you for stopping by to learn more about me. I have recently transitioned to the work of private practice after being a school-based therapist for the last several years. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working with a variety of issues including emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, trauma, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, ASD, relationship issues, and many more. I utilize a client-centered approach as I believe that clients are the experts of their lives. I enjoy being a vessel in one's empowerment journey.

South Asian therapist specializing in working with life changes, family relationship issues, an