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If you've been struggling or having been feeling quite like yourself, you've come to the right place.

Hi there, I'm Dr. Fuanjia Fuangunyi. As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and holistic mental health care. I support individuals facing emotional challenges, helping them improve daily functioning and overall well-being. My goal is to help clients build resilience, gain clarity, and create a balanced, meaningful life tailored to their unique needs.

Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or situational stress. I offer counseling specific to your needs. I have more than 20 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working in private practice, forensic settings, and community mental health, supporting individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. These diverse experiences have strengthened my appreciation for each person’s unique story and the resilience they bring to therapy!

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD in adolescents and adults. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring more than 20 years of nursing experience, including extensive work in critical care and neuro-trauma medicine. My approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and practical lifestyle interventions to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement.

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming at any stage—whether you’re navigating adolescence, adulthood, relationships, parenting, or the transitions that come with aging. Anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes can disrupt how you think, feel, and connect with others. Therapy offers a supportive place to slow down, feel understood, and develop effective tools to move forward with greater clarity, balance, and confidence.

Life doesn’t come with a roadmap—and when stress, anxiety, grief, or major changes pile up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or alone. Therapy offers a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin finding your way forward with clarity and confidence.

I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore what’s holding you back, build resilience, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change so you can feel more confident, grounded, and at peace.

Who I Work With

I work with individuals across the lifespan, including:

• Teenagers and young adults
• Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or life transitions
• Women and single mothers
• Men facing male-specific challenges
• Older adults navigating aging-related concerns

I also work with couples, parents, and business partners, helping strengthen communication, emotional understanding, and connection.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being. I completed my training at Walden University and have experience treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and substance use disorders. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where we can work together toward your goals. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better mental health.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in WA, NY, NM, and AZ. With 18 years of dedicated experience in psychiatry, I bring a unique, deeply grounded perspective to your care. I’ve spent nearly two decades sitting with clients, listening to their stories, and watching what treatments truly work in real life.

Hello, and welcome. I am Anupa Dhital a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment. I believe every person deserves to be heard, understood, and treated with respect.

I work with mainly with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD and insomnia. My goal is to partner with you to better understand your needs and develop an individualized treatment plan that supports your overall well-being.

I value open communication, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative decision-making, empowering you to take an active role in your mental health journey.

Hi, I'm Carisa Peeples, DNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of nursing experience. My background includes psychiatric emergency care, crisis stabilization, and extensive experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and everyday life stressors.

I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy. I believe mental health treatment should be compassionate, individualized, and collaborative. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your care.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Master of Social Work from Walden University, which I earned in 2021. I have over five years of experience providing mental health services in both community health and school-based settings, with a primary focus on supporting children and adolescents.

For the past five years, I have worked as a school-based mental health provider across elementary, middle, and high school settings. Through this experience, I have had the opportunity to work with young people experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and difficulties with emotional regulation and coping. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporate evidence-based approaches while tailoring treatment to each client's individual needs, developmental level, and strengths.

My goal is to help children and adolescents understand themselves more fully, develop healthy coping and communication skills, and recognize the strengths they already possess. I believe meaningful therapeutic progress begins with feeling safe enough to be yourself.