Our mission & vision

Your body cannot heal without play. Your mind cannot heal without laughter. Your soul cannot heal without joy.

Catherine R. Fenwick

Humor heals minds, develops relationships, defuses tension, boosts creativity, and bolsters resilience through hard times. If you love humor, dark humor, and laughing at the ridiculousness of life sometimes, you’re in the right place.

“Laughter serves as a blocking agent. Like a bulletproof vest, it may help protect you against the ravages of negative emotions that can assault you in disease.”

Norman Cousins

MISSION

At Forest Path Psychiatry & Healing, we're not your average mental health practice. We're a tight-knit group of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who believe in making a real difference in our colorful communities, one client at a time.

Our mission? To offer mental health care that's as unique as you are. We're all about:

  • Breaking down barriers to make quality, personalized care accessible to all
  • Tackling life's challenges with holistic treatment plans that address systemic pressures
  • Creating a safe, judgment-free zone for authentic self-expression
  • Integrating humor, respect, and kindness into our therapeutic approach (because laughter can be healing too)
  • Addressing the unique mental health needs of underserved and marginalized communities

We stand with you at the crossroads of life's complexities, offering support that goes beyond symptom management. Our goal is to nurture resilience, foster growth, and reimagine what mental health care can be – all while honoring your individual experiences and needs.

We're particularly invested in serving:

  • LGBTQAI2+ individuals
  • BIPOC communities
  • Women facing gender-specific challenges
  • Trauma survivors, including those dealing with complex PTSD and intergenerational trauma
  • Individuals with complex mental health needs
  • People coping with prevalent, and often profound, mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety
  • Anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being, regardless of diagnosis

We believe that mental health care should be as unique as the individuals we serve. By combining evidence-based practices with genuine connection, we strive to meet the needs of those facing personal struggles and societal barriers.

Our holistic approach considers all aspects of well-being, recognizing that mental health is influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors. We're committed to addressing these systemic pressures as part of our treatment plans.
Our commitment extends beyond our clients to our team. We foster a collaborative environment that values work-life balance, ensuring our practitioners are at their best to provide exceptional care.

At Forest Path Psychiatry & Healing, we're not just treating symptoms—we're nurturing resilience, fostering growth, and championing mental wellness for all, while actively working to dismantle the systemic barriers that impact mental health.

VISION

We envision a world where:

  • Mental health care and social justice walk hand in hand
  • Everyone, especially those who've been pushed to the margins, can access healing that speaks to their unique experiences
  • The ripple effects of individual healing create waves of positive change in our communities
  • Psychiatry breaks free from its traditional mold, embracing creativity, humor, and authenticity alongside clinical expertise
  • Mental health professionals are as well-supported as the clients they serve

We're not just dreaming of this future - we're actively creating it. By lifting up individuals, we aim to elevate entire communities. Our vision is to be more than just a mental health practice; we're striving to be a catalyst for change, a safe harbor for the overlooked, and a beacon of hope for those navigating the stormy seas of both personal struggles and systemic oppression.

At Forest Path, we're not just treating minds - we're nurturing the soul of society, with kindness and compassion.
We believe that by empowering individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, we create a domino effect of positive change. Our vision extends beyond the walls of our practice - we see each client as a potential changemaker in their own right. When we help someone heal from trauma, overcome anxiety, manage depression, or mental distress or any kind, we're not just improving one life; we're cultivating resilience that ripples out to families, friend groups, and entire communities.

For us, serving marginalized populations isn't just about providing care - it's about amplifying voices that have been silenced, validating experiences that have been dismissed, and challenging the systemic barriers that perpetuate mental health disparities. We envision a future where seeking mental health support is an act of both personal and community empowerment.