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Irfana Patla, LMFT, PsyD

President, Psyvera services

Irfana Patla, PsyD, LMFT

Irfana Patla is the Founder and President of Patla & Associates Children and Family Therapy Inc., operating under the DBA Psyvera Services. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping children and individuals navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful, lasting change. With over five years of clinical experience in behavioral health and trauma therapy, Irfana works with clients facing complex mental health concerns while helping them rediscover stability, resilience, and hope.

Holding a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD), Irfana brings advanced clinical training and a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. She values understanding each client’s unique story and believes that meaningful change begins with awareness. Her ability to connect with clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds allows her to meet people where they are, creating a supportive environment where individuals feel respected, understood, and empowered to move forward.

Irfana specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, including bipolar disorder. She is certified in the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) protocol, an evidence-based treatment designed to reduce the lasting impact of traumatic experiences. By integrating RTM with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), insights from the Gottman Method, and other behavioral health modalities, she provides a comprehensive and individualized approach to treatment that helps clients develop healthier patterns, strengthen self-esteem, and reconnect with their inner strengths.

Driven by a deep commitment to the mental health profession, Irfana founded Psyvera Services with the vision of fostering unity and collaboration within the professional community. She believes that when clinicians support and uplift one another, they are better equipped to provide meaningful care to their clients. Through Psyvera, she strives to create a supportive professional environment where therapists can grow, share knowledge, and practice sustainably—ensuring that both clinicians and clients thrive without experiencing burnout.

Hopraya Stidom, LMFT, LPCC

supervisor, Psyvera services

Hopraya Stidom, LMFT, LPCC

Hopraya understands that the stressors of everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming. When left unaddressed, these pressures may manifest as anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, often impacting relationships, physical health, and overall well-being. Hopraya works with individuals to help them process these challenges and develop healthier ways to cope with life’s demands.

Using a compassionate and supportive approach, Hopraya collaborates with clients to identify positive coping strategies that can improve overall quality of life. Her therapeutic style takes an integrative and holistic perspective, recognizing the strong connection between emotional and physical well-being.

Hopraya encourages the development of healthy life habits that nurture both the mind and body. This may include practices such as mindfulness, positive affirmations, and creative expression through art to foster greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, Hopraya strives to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences. Clients are met where they are in their journey, and therapy progresses at a pace that supports meaningful healing, growth, and lasting peace.

Summer Hulser, LMFT

supervisor, Psyvera services

Summer Hulsey, LMFT

Summer Hulsey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over six years of experience supporting individuals as they navigate life’s emotional and behavioral challenges. Her therapeutic approach is flexible and client-centered, allowing her to adapt treatment to meet the unique needs, experiences, and goals of each individual she works with.

Summer provides compassionate therapy to adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing a range of mental health and substance use concerns. She understands that these challenges are often interconnected and works collaboratively with clients to address the underlying factors contributing to emotional distress and behavioral patterns.

Through a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, Summer helps clients explore their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and build healthier ways of managing stress and life transitions. Her work often focuses on individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and substance use challenges, guiding them toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and long-term well-being.

Summer is committed to creating a safe and respectful therapeutic space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they work toward meaningful change and sustainable recovery.

Ronald Griggs, AMFT

Associate, Psyvera services

Ronald Griggs, AMFT

Ronald Griggs, AMFT, is a compassionate and dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families seeking meaningful change in their lives. He is passionate about helping clients develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and build the confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges.

As an African-American therapist, Ronald brings a culturally informed and empathetic perspective to his work. He understands the unique experiences that individuals from diverse communities may face, including racial stress, identity challenges, and systemic barriers. Ronald is particularly committed to supporting men and women in the communitywho may feel unheard or overwhelmed, helping them reconnect with their strengths and create healthier paths forward.

Ronald also has experience working with individuals struggling with substance use and addiction, guiding clients to better understand the emotional patterns and stressors that contribute to unhealthy coping behaviors. Through a supportive and nonjudgmental approach, he helps clients develop practical tools to manage cravings, rebuild relationships, and regain a sense of stability and purpose.

Known for his warm, approachable style, Ronald creates a safe space where clients can openly explore their experiences without fear of judgment. By integrating evidence-based therapeutic practices with genuine compassion, he empowers individuals and families to refocus their lives, strengthen their resilience, and move toward lasting transformation.

Lesley Miranda, AMFT, APCC

Associate, Psyvera services

Lesley Miranda, AMFT, APCC

Lesley Miranda is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) dedicated to supporting adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward meaningful personal growth. With over six years of experience in the mental health field, Lesley is committed to helping clients build resilience, strengthen emotional well-being, and develop healthier ways of coping with life’s stressors.

Lesley is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, integrating evidence-based practices to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client. Her approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, emphasizing empathy, compassion, and collaboration to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

She works with individuals from diverse backgrounds who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Much of her work focuses on helping clients process past experiences, build self-esteem, and develop practical tools that support emotional healing and long-term growth.

Lesley also has a strong passion for men’s mental health, striving to create a welcoming and supportive space where men feel encouraged to explore their emotions, develop insight, and build healthier patterns that promote overall well-being.

Through warmth, understanding, and evidence-based care, Lesley helps clients move toward greater clarity, resilience, and lasting positive change.