Our Providers
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."
JESSALYN FROST
PMHNP-BC, APRN
Jessalyn spent her formative years in Las Vegas prior to moving to Utah. She completed both a Bachelor's Degree and Doctorate Degree in Nursing at the University of Utah, specializing in Psychiatry. She completed her practicum in Utah from 2016-2020. She moved to Hawaii in March 2020. She specializes in mental health. Jessalyn can provide services in English. She has experience working with severe persistent mental illness and addiction. When asked what draws her to this line of work, Jessalyn stated:
“I hope to dispel the negative stigma shadowing mental health and create awareness of the importance of addressing mental health issues.”
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.”
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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Dr. EVARTS (Sarah) fox
md, Psychiatrist
Sarah was born in Florida but has lived in Hawai'i for over 50 years. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado and obtained her medical degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai'i. Sarah provides services in English. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. When asked what draws her to this line of work, Sarah stated:
"I’ve always been drawn to working with people who have mental health challenges. I started volunteering at IHS in the the mid-70’s, eventually attended medical school and chose psychiatry, it was the best fit for me."
SHERI shaw
PMHNP-BC, APRN
Sheri was raised in Hilo and graduated from Hilo High School. Her mother's side of the family is from Big Island and her father's side of the family is from California so she moved between the two for years. She graduated from Hilo High School in 1982, Nursing School in California in 1988. Sheri obtained a MSN from the University of Arizona in 2015 and Post Masters PMHNP-BC from Regis College; graduating and passing boards in November 2019.
Sheri can provide services in English. When asked what draws her to this line of work, Sheri stated:
"I love 1:1 patient care above all types of nursing."
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.
Dr. Stephanie Dent
DNP, FNP-C, APRN
Stephanie grew up in Steamboat Springs, CO, and currently resides on Maui. She attended Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA where she obtained her MSN and DNP in Nursing. Stephanie can provide services in English. When asked what draws her to this line of work, Stephanie stated:
"I believe that every person has the power to affect positive change in their lives and improve their health. My satisfaction comes from helping my patients to recognize this potential and achieve their health goals"
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."
Dr. Dana Monday
PMHNP-BC
Dana grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois and currently resides in Honolulu. She attended the University of Minnesota where she obtained her DNP in Integrative Nursing and Regis College where she obtained her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Dana can provide services in English. When asked what draws her to this line of work, Dana stated:
"I am passionate about caring for the whole person. Mental healthcare is not about fixing people, it's about helping people live their best lives."
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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Christina Lewis
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Christina grew up in Hawaii, graduated from Punahou School, then returned home after studying Neural Science at New York University and obtaining her Doctorate in Family Nursing Practice at the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Graduate School of Nursing.
"I'm a lifelong learner; my job satisfaction comes from being able to share things I've learned over the years and provide evidence-based care to my patients. I feel that my patient's input and participation is just as important as mine, so it's important to meet people where they are at in terms of setting health goals."