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Pleasure to meet you! My name is Iffy, and I was born and raised in Nigeria. After working in a Psych ER for over 22 years, I decided it was time to be able to treat my own patients. I went back to school and graduated from Brandman University in 2019 with my nurse practitioner degree. Four years later, I love what I do and the patients I treat. I truly believe that with the right work, tomorrow is always capable of bringing you a smile.

Dr. Helder Araujo is a board-certified psychiatrist in California whose work bridges psychiatry, neuroscience, and education

Originally from Portugal, he completed medical school and began training in neurology before moving to the United States. He earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Southern California (USC). He has also taught at colleges and universities, an experience he deeply values.

Dr. Araujo completed psychiatric training to pursue his passion: helping adults in California manage their mental health challenges.

Hello and welcome! I am board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing degree from West Coast University and have experience working with individuals across the lifespan in mental health. I specialize in treating a wide array of mental health conditions with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and ADHD.

My goal is to help you overcome the challenges you are facing in a safe and comfortable environment to help you improve your quality of life. My passion is helping those with substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid use disorder, safely detox from the substances and work towards a meaningful and long-lasting recovery. With a decade of experience serving a wide range of patients I am a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Hello! I’m Dr. Andrew Lampley, a board-certified psychiatrist located in Southern California. I completed my medical training at UC Irvine (medical school), Kaiser Permanente (psychiatry residency), and Duke University (subspecialty). I am one of few psychiatrists in California experienced in providing ketamine treatment for mental health conditions (if indicated).

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience working in mental health, with a primary focus on women’s mental health. I support women navigating depression, anxiety, burnout, and life transitions, especially those who appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted internally.

I believe deeply in the power of words and how they shape our mental and emotional well-being. My work is rooted in speaking life, clarity, and hope into spaces where patients may feel discouraged or stuck. I work with all adults who are seeking thoughtful, intentional, holistic care.

I have a bachelor's degree in human services, master's degree in nursing, and am currently licensed as a Psychiatric NP at a psychiatric urgent care, psychiatric inpatient, and psychiatric nursing home. I had been working in mental health field with various roles from crisis mental health coach, psychiatric residential RN, psychiatric emergency and urgent care RN. A majority of my patients have disorder of depression, anxiety, insomnia, bipolar, trauma, and psychosis.

My passion is maternal mental health. I support women through pregnancy and postpartum with comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, compassionate listening, and individualized medication management when needed.

Whether you’re a new mom adjusting to motherhood or a mama quietly struggling with postpartum depression, you deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. I take the time to truly understand how you’re feeling — emotionally, physically, and mentally — so we can navigate this journey together.

One of my favorite sayings: “I will see you on your worst day and I will see you on your best day in your motherhood journey.”

I’m a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who genuinely cares about my patients and their well-being. With ten years of experience and a strong foundation in empathy and compassion—shaped by my own life experiences—I strive to provide holistic care that nurtures both the mind and spirit. Losing my mother at a young age deeply shaped who I am and how I show up for others, allowing me to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood.

Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, my goal is to support you through your unique challenges with patience and care. We'll work together to create a personalized plan for healing and growth—one that moves at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering for you. This is your journey, and I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe mental health care should be collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with real-life understanding whether that includes therapy, lifestyle changes, or medication management when appropriate. I value honesty, cultural awareness, and meeting you where you are. My goal is to help you feel more stable, confident, and in control of your mental health not just during appointments, but in your everyday life.

Dr. Aw primary interest is the intersection between mental and physical health. Dr. Aw’s philosophy, one does not exist outside of the other. Furthermore, Depression and anxiety in patients who are also suffering from medical issues feels significantly worse, and it is his goal to get patients on the road to recovery.