VANCOUVER INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Behavior Support Specialist

My name is Antionette and my pronouns are She/Her/Hers I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years starting off working with at-risk teenagers and my passion to work with those struggling with things so many people take for granted grew from there. Before joining Maitri Mental Health and Vancouver Integrative Counseling I actually took a break from mental health and work for Amazon in the Troutdale, OR warehouse which was an experience I am grateful to have had. Maitri Mental Health is a place I see growth in not only for myself but for all those who seek support and services here. I truly believe that "better" looks different for every individual and I strive to give my best to every individual that is looking to be better and get better.

Job Titles:

• Office Assistant

My name is Donnie and my pronouns are he, him and his.

Hi my name is Ezra, and my pronouns are He/Him/His. I have been working with children and families in the mental health field since 1992. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings from group homes, residential facilities, psychiatric hospitals, schools, and private practice. I have come to appreciate the variety of challenges we all face from early childhood to late adulthood. After graduating with a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Portland State University I moved to California and obtained a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chico State University in 2001. In 2010 I decided to further my education and received a School Counseling degree from Seattle University.

Hello, my name is Holli and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I graduated from East Tennessee State University with my bachelor's in Social Work in 2011 and graduated with my master's in Social Work in 2013. I have over 10 years of experience providing support to individuals, families, and couples. I believe that every person who enters therapy has a story that deserves to be heard and honored. My approach to therapy is strengths based and holistic. I tailor a plan collaboratively with each client that takes into account one's own individual needs with the goal of being mindful of the complexities that make each person unique. I am EMDR trained and I utilize this modality to address issues related to experiences of trauma, anxiety, and depression. For some, EMDR can provide relief around presenting issues in very few sessions. It is different than other therapies in that it is not talk therapy and does not require one to speak in depth of their trauma experience in detail in order to be effective. I see my role as a therapist as one who encourages others to recognize their ability to heal and to provide a space where clients can discover and explore paths that lead to their highest good.

Job Titles:

• Owner of Maitri Mental Health.

Hi my name is Katie Ahrens and my pronouns are She/Her/Hers

Hello, my name is Marisa and I go by she/her pronouns. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in acute and severe mental illness, though I have experience working with clients with other mental health concerns, ranging from anxiety to depression and other mood disorders. I am honored to be working at Maitri Mental Health and to have been given the opportunity to work with and help a variety of different clients. I hold a Master's Degree as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University. I worked as a psychiatric registered nurse at the Oregon State Hospital and a psychiatric emergency room in Portland, OR before completing school and starting to practice as a nurse practitioner. I have extensive experience working with clients struggling with mental health crises using a trauma informed approach, striving to meet them where they are. I also enjoy brainstorming and collaborating directly with my patients to create the best treatment plans for their specific needs and wishes.

Hello, my name is Pam Stover and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with Maitri Mental Health, and a clinical assistant professor in the College of Nursing at Washington State University (WSU). I have been working in mental health as a nurse for more than 40 years, and have been a psychiatric nurse practitioner for more than 20 of those years. My BSN is from Pittsburg State University in Kansas; my master's degree is from OHSU in Portland, and my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is from the University of Colorado. I have a wealth of experience in a variety of mental health clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, private practice, integrated care, consultation & liaison services, day hospital, and psychiatric home health. I have also served in management roles for behavioral health services and as a faculty member teaching advanced nursing practice at WSU. My work at Maitri Mental Health is very part-time due to my current full-time work as a faculty member in the College of Nursing at WSU. I enjoy working with the other staff and providers here at Maitri and providing care to our wonderful clients. I love being able to bring care and empathy to those who are suffering from mental health challenges, and to be able to assist clients in getting the care they need within a trauma-informed care model.