I’m Feitima Washington, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Journey to Healthy Living. I provide personalized, compassionate care for individuals of all ages facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. My goal is to support healing, build resilience, and help clients create a balanced, fulfilling life through evidence-based treatment and a safe, supportive space.
In your first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming environment where you’ll feel heard and respected. We’ll explore your current concerns, medical and mental health history, and goals for treatment. Together, we’ll begin creating a personalized plan that may include therapy, medication, or both—tailored to support your unique needs and help you move forward with confidence.
What stands out about my approach is the balance of clinical expertise with genuine compassion. I combine evidence-based methods—such as medication management and supportive therapy—with a focus on building trust and understanding the whole person. Clients often share that they feel truly seen, supported, and empowered, which leads to meaningful progress and lasting improvements in their mental health.
I’m best positioned to serve individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability and are ready to take the next step toward healing. Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with focus or emotional regulation, or simply seeking clarity and peace, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your goals and build lasting, positive change.
Compassion Focused
I use Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to help clients who struggle with self-criticism, shame, or trauma by fostering a more compassionate inner voice. I incorporate techniques like soothing rhythm breathing, compassionate imagery, and psychoeducation about the threat-soothing-drive system. CFT has been especially effective in helping clients regulate difficult emotions and build emotional resilience.
3 ratings with written reviews
November 24, 2025
Feitima was welcoming and kind. I felt like she was really listening to my history and experiences with different medications. She offered alternatives that may have fewer of the side effects I was experiencing, and explained the differences between them and my current medications. I look forward to future sessions with her and feel confident that she will work with me to find what works best!
October 12, 2025
She knows , and knows very well how to communicate with me
August 12, 2025
Ms. Washington helped me in a short amount of time, she was very patient and understanding and made me feel comfortable on our very first meeting