Meet Our Dedicated Mental Health Professionals

At Balance Psychiatric, Mental Health, and Wellness Clinic, our strength comes from the experienced and compassionate professionals who serve our patients every day. We believe exceptional mental health care starts with building meaningful relationships founded on trust, respect, and collaboration. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatric providers, therapists, social workers, support staff, and specialists who are committed to helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional wellness. Serving patients throughout Shelton, Belfair, Mason County, Thurston County, Grays Harbor County, and surrounding Washington communities, we provide personalized care designed to support every stage of the mental health journey.

Dr. Ashley N. Mabry, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Founder, Owner & Clinical Director

Dr. Ashley Mabry founded Balance Psychiatric Clinic with a vision of creating accessible, holistic, and patient-centered mental health care. With more than 20 years of medical experience and extensive psychiatric training, she provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for individuals ages 13 and older.

Ashley believes in treating the whole person by emphasizing sleep hygiene, nutrition, exercise, therapy, and lifestyle improvements alongside psychiatric care. Her compassionate and evidence-based approach helps individuals achieve stability, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Adelina Bjornerud

Administrative Team

Office Manager

Adelina oversees clinic operations at both our Shelton and Belfair locations and brings over a decade of healthcare administration experience. Her dedication to patient advocacy, provider support, and office coordination helps ensure every client receives exceptional care and service.

Angelisa Amezquita

Receptionist & Certified TMS Technician

Angelisa combines her experience in customer service and medical reception with a compassionate approach to patient care at our Shelton location. She supports clinic operations while helping patients feel welcomed, informed, and comfortable throughout their care journey.

EmmaRae Siemssen

Certified Reception

Coming soon..

Bren Moyer,

TMS Technician

Please join us in welcoming Bren Moyer, TMS Technician, to Balance Psychiatric & Wellness Clinic! 💛 With over 15 years of patient care experience and a true passion for de-stigmatizing mental health, Bren is committed to making TMS feel comfortable, calm, and truly supportive. 🌿✨ We’re honored to have Bren helping patients feel seen and empowered on their healing journey.

Dr. Sharanna Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNE

Virtual Psychiatric Provider

Dr. Johnson is a doctorate-prepared, dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to delivering high-quality virtual-only mental health care. Through secure telehealth appointments, she provides individualized treatment plans while fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported from the comfort of their own homes.

Her practice incorporates evidence-based treatment methods, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and culturally sensitive care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Meira Bloom, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health

Nurse Practitioner

Meira Bloom brings nearly a decade of mental health experience and a strong commitment to holistic care. Based in our Shelton office, she specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders while providing neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive services.

Her treatment philosophy combines medication management with practical therapeutic tools that empower individuals to develop lasting coping skills and emotional wellness.

J'aime McGinnis-Cooper,

LICSW

Social Worker

J'aime provides virtual-only, client-centered therapy for adults and couples. She specializes in addiction recovery, codependency, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, military support, religious trauma, and life transitions, offering compassionate care through secure telehealth sessions.

Using CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing techniques, she helps clients build resilience, discover strengths, and create meaningful personal growth.

Brittany McConnell,

LICSW

Social Worker

Brittany is an experienced Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in our Shelton office. She specializes in trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Using a person-centered approach, she incorporates CBT, DBT, and EMDR to support healing, resilience, and long-term recovery.

Her diverse clinical background includes inpatient behavioral health, medical case management, and advanced mental health treatment.

Michael Marshall,

LMHCA

Associate Mental Health Counselor

Michael Marshall is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate based in our Shelton office with a background in wilderness therapy, somatic healing, and rites-of-passage work. He works with children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on trauma, identity development, relationships, and life transitions.

His therapeutic style integrates ACT, IFS, Gestalt therapy, somatic experiencing, and person-centered approaches.

Megan Marini,

LMHCA

Associate Mental Health Counselor

Megan Marini is a mindfulness-based counselor based in our Shelton office who helps clients reconnect with themselves and find meaningful healing. She specializes in supporting women, mothers, adolescents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, addiction, and life transitions.

Her holistic approach incorporates mindfulness, ACT, CBT, IFS, Gestalt Therapy, somatic therapy, and Jungian-informed techniques.

Amy Jacobsen,

 LMHCA

Associate Mental Health Counselor

With more than 30 years of experience in mental health, Amy Jacobsen provides compassionate counseling services at both our Shelton and Belfair locations. She specializes in trauma, grief, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, gender identity support, and life transitions.

She utilizes CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based therapy, narrative therapy, and creative therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve lasting growth.

Dr. Violeta Gomez, MD, FAAP, COE

Balance Neurodevelopmental Center of Excellence: A Unified Approach to Pediatric Mental Health & Neurodevelopment

Welcome to Our Next Chapter

Balance is excited to announce Dr. Violeta M. Gomez, MD, FAAP, COE, in a formal partnership with Balance Psychiatric, Mental Health, and Wellness to establish the Balance Neurodevelopmental Center of Excellence.

Balance Psychiatric is bringing Dr. Gomez's pediatric practice because it deeply aligns with our core values, compassionate mission, and holistic approach to patient care. By blending our specialized neurodevelopmental expertise with Balance’s established clinical infrastructure, therapeutic services, and psychiatric care, we are creating a fully integrated medical home where children and their families receive seamless, wraparound support.

Key Pillars of Our Integrated Care Model

 ~ Comprehensive Clinical Evaluations: Multi-setting, in-depth diagnostic evaluations led by Dr. Violeta M. Gomez.

 ~ Direct Field Observations: Observational visits conducted directly in the child’s home and school environments to evaluate real-world needs.

 ~ Therapeutic Interventions for the Family: Access to specialized individual and family therapy through Balance Psychiatric to support parental guidance, emotional well-being, and family system dynamics.

 ~ Integrated Medication Management: Precise, ongoing psychiatric and developmental medication management tailored to each child's evolving clinical profile.

 ~ Dedicated Care Navigation: Continuous, monthly Principal Illness Navigation (PIN) managed by Chunisty Richardson, CMA, CPT, to execute referrals, coordinate school accommodations, and support families every step of the way.

 ~ Community & School Partnerships: Strategic collaboration with local school districts to align IEPs/504s and with the North Mason Fire Department Mobile Health Unit to expand community access.

Chunisty Richardson

Coming Soon!

Cailin Orme,

Receptionist for Belfair Office

I grew up in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School. I’ve had various jobs, from a medical receptionist to Caregiving. I’m currently working toward a bachelor's degree in sonography. I look forward to working in a community I know well!

Lauretta Gomez,

LSWAIC

Associate Social Worker

Lauretta Gomez has been serving individuals facing behavioral health challenges since 2013 and provides care at our Belfair Location. She specializes in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, recovery-related challenges, and major life transitions.

Her strengths-based and client-centered approach incorporates CBT-informed strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.

Janon Ashcraft, APRN, PMHNP-C

If you are looking for a provider who is passionate about delivering effective, evidence-based care, I am the right fit. I am excited to work with you to develop an individualized plan that meets your needs and supports your progress towards wellness and healing. I have a master's degree in nursing with a focus on psychiatric-mental health advanced practice, a master's-level certificate in nursing education, and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C). I am licensed in Washington state. I have 23 years of nursing experience, including mental health care and emergency department nursing.

I am qualified to treat individuals across the lifespan for mental health issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and ADHD. I am available both in person and via telehealth. If you need an appointment outside the 'usual hours', let me know.

If you are in need of healing and peace in your mental health, please make an appointment to see me. I look forward to hearing from you and collaborating with you to provide appropriate, evidence-based care.

Krystal Munroe,

LCMHC, PsyD Candidate

Mental Health Counselor

Krystal Munroe is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and PsyD candidate based in our Belfair location. She specializes in trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, military-related concerns, life transitions, and personal growth.

Drawing on her military background and extensive clinical experience, she utilizes CBT, DBT-informed interventions, trauma-informed care, mindfulness techniques, and strengths-based therapy.

Athena Ayres,

LMHCA

Associate Mental Health Counselor

Athena Ayres is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate based in our Belfair location. with over a decade of experience serving vulnerable and underserved populations. Her work focuses on trauma, substance use recovery, domestic violence survivors, youth, and individuals navigating life's challenges.

She incorporates person-centered counseling, CBT, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care to support meaningful healing and growth.

Erin Martinarche,

LICSW

Clinical Supervisor

Erin serves exclusively as a supervising provider at Balance Psychiatric Clinic in our Belfair location and does not currently provide direct patient services through the clinic. With over 35 years of experience, she offers clinical leadership and mentorship to support the highest standards of care.

Her expertise includes CBT, DBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and adult psychotherapy.

Join Us On Your Path To Wellness

Whether you are seeking counseling, psychiatric care, medication management, TMS treatment, or support for a loved one, our team is here to help. Balance Psychiatric Clinic proudly serves Shelton, Belfair, Mason County, Kitsap County, Thurston County, Grays Harbor County, and surrounding Washington communities.