Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Vancouver, WA
Founded in 2009, our agency has established itself as a leader in ethical, high-quality mental health care. Our team of psychiatric nurse practitioners and therapists combines advanced clinical training with compassionate, client-centered approaches to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns. We utilize evidence-based modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-informed care to foster self-awareness and meaningful change. With expertise in both medication management and therapeutic interventions, we serve clients aged 13 and older through personalized treatment plans.Our commitment to diversity, equity, and cultural competence ensures clients feel seen, heard, and valued throughout their healing journey. The agency maintains rigorous ethical standards while offering both virtual and in-person services across Washington and Oregon. Our intensive outpatient program provides structured support for clients needing more comprehensive care, while our therapeutic book club offers community-based mental health reinforcement. Through transparent communication and collaborative care, we empower individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and purpose.
Services
Psychiatric Services
Individual Therapy
Medication Management
Intensive Outpatient Program
Virtual Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Our team includes psychiatric nurse practitioners with doctoral-level training and specialized expertise in trauma-informed care
- We offer both virtual and in-person sessions across Washington and Oregon for flexible access to care
- Intensive outpatient program combines ACT therapy, skill development, and medication management in structured small groups
- Commitment to cultural competence with providers serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities
- Collaborative care model with integrated psychiatric and therapeutic services under one agency
Services
Psychiatric Services
Our psychiatric services include comprehensive diagnostic assessments, medication evaluation, and management for clients aged 13+. Our nurse practitioners utilize a cautious, evidence-based approach to medication management while addressing underlying mental health conditions. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions through personalized treatment plans that integrate both pharmacological and therapeutic interventions.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our ACT-based intensive outpatient program provides structured mental health treatment for clients needing 10 hours weekly therapeutic contact. The program combines group therapy, skill development, and medication management in small groups of 10 or fewer participants. Sessions focus on symptom management, emotional resilience, and functional improvement for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-related challenges through both virtual and in-person formats.
Individual Therapy
We offer individual therapy services for adolescents and adults using evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-informed approaches. Our therapists address a wide range of mental health concerns including relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, and neurodivergence. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, developing coping skills, and fostering meaningful personal growth through both in-person and telehealth options.
Medication Management
Our psychiatric nurse practitioners provide careful medication evaluation and management for clients with mental health conditions. We emphasize minimal necessary interventions while addressing underlying causes rather than symptoms alone. The service includes regular monitoring, dosage adjustments, and comprehensive education about medication effects and interactions, always maintaining a collaborative approach with both clients and their therapeutic providers.
Virtual Sessions
We offer virtual mental health services including therapy sessions, psychiatric evaluations, and intensive outpatient program participation. Our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform enables secure video consultations, medication management, and group therapy sessions. Virtual services maintain the same quality standards as in-person care while providing greater accessibility for clients across Washington and Oregon who meet eligibility requirements for remote mental health treatment.
People
Sheela Choppala-Nestor
Owner and Administrator
Founder of APMH with doctoral-level nursing expertise, Sheela combines psychiatric care with therapy for clients aged 13+. Specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma using ACT, mindfulness, and gestalt therapy while emphasizing compassionate, partnered care approaches.
Gabriela Guizar
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Doctorate-prepared provider offering holistic mental health care with focus on LGBTQIA+ community. Combines psychiatric expertise with empathetic listening to create affirming treatment environments for clients navigating academic and mental health challenges across the lifespan.
Tina Pitta
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Trauma-informed psychiatric provider with doctoral training, specializing in helping clients build emotional resilience. Integrates evidence-based interventions with collaborative care planning to address mental health challenges while honoring clients' lived experiences and personal strengths.
Victoria Boyd
Intensive Outpatient Group Coordinator
Licensed therapist specializing in ACT and Internal Family Systems therapy for trauma and neurodivergence. Coordinates IOP services while providing outpatient therapy for adults with complex PTSD and ADHD through both virtual and in-person modalities.
Deja Lazenby
Intensive Outpatient Therapist
BIPOC-focused therapist addressing intergenerational trauma through CBT, IFS, and DBT approaches. Emphasizes client empowerment and cultural competence while facilitating group therapy sessions that prioritize trauma-informed care and strengths-based perspectives for diverse populations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, and an ACT-based intensive outpatient program for depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Kaiser, LifeWise, and Premera insurance plans with other insurances pending credentialing. Self-pay options are also available for all services.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for psychiatric services, therapy, and our intensive outpatient program for eligible clients in Washington and Oregon.
What makes your IOP unique?
Our small-group IOP combines ACT therapy, skill development, and medication management with both virtual and in-person options for flexible, comprehensive mental health treatment.
Do you offer specialized care for specific populations?
Yes, our providers specialize in serving LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and clients with neurodivergence through culturally competent, trauma-informed approaches.
