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Trina Wright
lcsw

Trina was born and raised on the Island of O'ahu, and currently resides in Nevada. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, and a Master's degree from Hawaii Pacific University. Trina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She helps clients solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives by diagnosing and treating mental, behavioral, and emotional concerns. When asked what draws her to this line of work, Trina stated:

"Planting Seeds of Hope and Giving Back to our Community is one of my Main Passions in Life."

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Mary rowan
LMHC

Mary is originally from Seattle, Washington but has lived in many metropolitan cities around the United States. She moved to Hawai'i in 2014. She graduated from Chaminade University in 2017 with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP). Mary can provide services in English. When asked what draws her to this line of work, Mary stated:

“I have a unique interest in cultural diversity, which is characteristic of Hawai’i and a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and perseverance in helping.” 

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Dr. aneesh Remaniravi
DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN

Aneesh was born and raised in India. He attended school at Valparaiso University,  and obtained his Master's Degree in Nursing. Aneesh also completed his Post Master's Degree as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Regis College, and his Doctor of Nursing Practice from Hawaii Pacific University. When asked what draws him to this line of work, Aneesh stated:

"Most of my career in Nursing, I worked with the Mental Health population, and learned the need for Mental Health Professionals. I also want to remove the stigma around mental health and increase the accessibility for Mental Health Care."

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stacy kracher
PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, CSAC, APRN

Stacy has lived in the Hawaiian Islands since 1988, twenty of those years on the Big Island. Stacy received her first graduate nursing degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist at University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and her post master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of Cincinnati. Stacy is devoted to supporting and developing community-based case management services, with a focus on integrated care, a team-based approach that involves bridging primary care and behavioral health services to enable easier access to mental health services. Stacy also just celebrated her 10 years anniversary as a CARF consultant.

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Rosario (chat) Augustin 
PMHCNS-BC, APRN

Chat was born in the Philippines in a multiracial professional family with a ‘strict upbringing.’ She came to the US as an adult and had lived in multiple states until she moved to Hawai'i. Chat graduated with a Masters Degree in Nursing from UH Manoa, with a focus on adult mental health. Chat can understand most of Tagalog, Ilocano & Pangasinan, but is not able to speak fluently or adequately. She is also certified as a case manager. When asked what draws her to this line of work, Chat stated:

"I have worked & experienced the different areas of nursing but thought, I could make more difference in the area of mental health."

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Alyson Kau
LCSW CSAC

Alyson was raised in Kaneohe and graduated from Maryknoll High School.  She obtained her Bachelor and Master of Social Work (with specialty in community mental health) from the University of Hawaii. She has worked in addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment programs in Hawaii for the past 30 years.

She believes:

"The foundation for healing and recovery is building empathetic and genuine relationships that allow us to work together to overcome obstacles and build a fulfilling, balanced life."

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