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Our Team at North Wing - Lacey

Charlotte Heron, LMFT

Dr. Safiya Njai, PhD, LMFTA, LMHCA

Hope Hayes, LMHC, ATR-P

Works with ages: 7yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Individuals, Children/Families, Military personnel experiencing PTSD, and LGBTQIA+ community in either individual or family sessions.

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My name is Charlotte and I am currently living in the city of Lacey. I have a Master’s Degree in Psychology emphasizing in Marriage and Family Therapy through 

Works with ages: 7yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Individuals, Children/Families, Military personnel experiencing PTSD, and LGBTQIA+ community in either individual or family sessions.

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My name is Charlotte and I am currently living in the city of Lacey. I have a Master’s Degree in Psychology emphasizing in Marriage and Family Therapy through Brandman University. Currently living in the city of Lacey for the past twelve years. I was brought up and married into a military family lifestyle, which led me to travel to my two favorite places: Italy and Germany.

I am a wife and mother of two wonderful children who like to keep me busy. We enjoy spending family time together: going on adventures, trying new foods, singing, painting, anything Disney or Anime, or finding new places to try.

As a therapist, I believe in the importance of fostering inclusivity within our community and am passionate about working with Individuals, Children/Families, Military personnel experiencing PTSD, and supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ community in either individual or family sessions. 

The theoretical approaches I use are: CBT + for Anxiety, Trauma, Behavior Modification, Depression, and ADHD; Solution Focused Therapy; Family Systems; and Creative Expressive Therapy to help clients work through depression, anxiety, behaviors, self-esteem, identity, trauma, transitions in life, and relationship challenges. I look forward to working with you and tailoring treatment based on your needs. 

Hope Hayes, LMHC, ATR-P

Dr. Safiya Njai, PhD, LMFTA, LMHCA

Hope Hayes, LMHC, ATR-P

Works with ages: 14yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Teens and adults, LGBTQTIA+

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Hi, my name is Hope (she/her) and I moved to Washington with my family after earning my M.A. in Counseling and Art Therapy from Southwestern College in 2021.  I have been married for twenty years and we are the proud parents of a (now adult) transgender son.  In m

Works with ages: 14yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Teens and adults, LGBTQTIA+

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Hi, my name is Hope (she/her) and I moved to Washington with my family after earning my M.A. in Counseling and Art Therapy from Southwestern College in 2021.  I have been married for twenty years and we are the proud parents of a (now adult) transgender son.  In my previous life, I was a public elementary school art teacher, where I developed many of the client and strength-based approaches I use in counselling today.  Art making is one of many approaches that I use, and it is not required, however I do encourage the use of art materials in therapy to express what cannot be said in words, and as a way to work though intense emotions.

 I have experience with and a passion for working with LGBTQ+ teens and adults, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, life transitions, displacement/exile due to political or natural causes, existential questioning, and bereavement.  I believe in collaborative mental health care and that you are your own expert.  I am here to listen and to offer creative and tangible skills to support 

the unique and wonderful being you are, at exactly where you are.  I am available for in-person and tele-health.  

Ryan Erickson, LMFTA

Dr. Safiya Njai, PhD, LMFTA, LMHCA

Dr. Safiya Njai, PhD, LMFTA, LMHCA

Works with ages: 18+ 

Specialties & Interests: Trauma, LGBTQIA+, and Military.

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My name is Ryan Erickson (He/They). I am a proud alum of Evergreen State College and Saint Martin’s University, actually serving as a student counselor at Evergreen for a brief time. During my time here I have come to call Olympia and its surrounding cities my h

Works with ages: 18+ 

Specialties & Interests: Trauma, LGBTQIA+, and Military.

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My name is Ryan Erickson (He/They). I am a proud alum of Evergreen State College and Saint Martin’s University, actually serving as a student counselor at Evergreen for a brief time. During my time here I have come to call Olympia and its surrounding cities my home. My approach to therapy is grounded in a learners mindset, I believe you are the expert of your own experiences and I believe with guidance you can learn to navigate your life in a healthy and sustainable way. I incorporate mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in my practice and in my life. This approach aims to facilitate a better familiarity with our own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors giving us more control in our lives. I frequently incorporate humor into my practice along with a friendly charismatic demeanor. I have experience working with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorders, and Complex Grief. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which aims to integrate and reduce distress around traumatic experiences. I am currently providing hybrid services, with remote and in-person availability. 

Dr. Safiya Njai, PhD, LMFTA, LMHCA

Dr. Safiya Njai, PhD, LMFTA, LMHCA

Dr. Safiya Njai, PhD, LMFTA, LMHCA

Works with ages: 25+

Specialties & Interests: Couples and families. 

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My multicultural Worldview and lived experiences

inform my approach to therapy and the healing process.

I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

in Washington State, and also

a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Ass

Works with ages: 25+

Specialties & Interests: Couples and families. 

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My multicultural Worldview and lived experiences

inform my approach to therapy and the healing process.

I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

in Washington State, and also

a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in

Washington State. I have a

master’s degree in laws from the University of

Washington, a Master’s in Psychology from Brandman

University, and a PhD in Counselor Education and

Supervision from Antioch University, Seattle.

My approach is integrative- drawn from person-

centered, systemic and strength- based approaches that are brief and outcome -focused. I

approach each individual’s challenge in the context of their life and relationships.

My expertise cover a diverse range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss

& grief, family distress, and personal wellness.

I work with clients to establish goals and develop a plan to achieve them. The initial intake with

me will help determine what approach to use based on what you would like to achieve. Using

positive, future- focused, and strengths-based strategies help clients in identifying and building

the strengths to support increased self-worth, quality of life, motivation and commitment to

change.

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