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Our Care Providers

Meet Our Team at Arise Health Clinic

We are a dedicated collective of psychiatric nurse practitioners and therapists committed to providing rapid, compassionate, and expert mental health support within the Columbia community. Explore our clinical expertise below.

Arise Health Clinic team member

Our Specialized Care Team

Dr. Blanche Kattie

Dr. Blanche Kattie DNP PMHNP

CEO / Medical Director · Psychiatric NP

Dr. Blanche Kattie is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and the Medical Director who leads Arise Health Clinic with compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. Dr. Kattie speaks French. Request an appointment to meet with Dr. Kattie.

Louis Kattie

Louis Kattie, M.Sc.

COO / PRP Counselor

Louis Kattie supports Arise Health Clinic as Chief Operating Officer and as a counselor in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP), offering clear guidance in both roles. Request an appointment to connect with the Arise team.

Manuela Amorin

Manuela Amorin LCSW-C

Clinical Supervisor | PRP Specialist 

Manuela Amorin is a PRP Specialist and clinical supervisor who provides caring, respectful support and listens closely. Request an appointment to get started.

Lori Shapiro LCSW-C, LICSW

Lori Shapiro LCSW-C, LICSW

Clinical Supervisor

Lori Shapiro provides clinical supervision and support for the Arise Health Clinic care team. Request an appointment to get started with our team.

Olena Martinez

Olena Martinez PMHNP

Psychiatric NP

Olena Martinez is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers supportive care centered on your goals. Request an appointment to talk with Olena about what you want from treatment.

Betty Paintsil

Betty Paintsil PMHNP

Psychiatric NP

Betty Paintsil is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides respectful, patient-centered mental health care. Request an appointment to meet with Betty.

Dr. Zuhira Shifa

Dr. Zuhira Shifa DNP FNP-BC PMHNP

Psychiatric NP

Dr. Zuhira Shifa is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers compassionate care tailored to each patient. Dr. Shifa speaks Amharic. Request an appointment to meet with Dr. Shifa.

Psychiatric nurse practitioner Maryland team member

Rezvaneh Goodarzi PMHNP

Psychiatric NP

Rezvaneh Goodarzi is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Arise Health Clinic, providing mental health care for patients ages 13 and up. Request an appointment to meet with Rezvaneh.

Alaina Portser

Alaina Portser LGPC

Therapist

Alaina Portser creates a warm, supportive space for patients seeking help, with non-judgmental care. Request an appointment to start the conversation.

Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams LCPC

Therapist

Patricia Williams provides thoughtful support in a welcoming environment for open conversation. Request an appointment to talk with Patricia.

Adesola Ogin

Adesola Ogin LMSW

Therapist

Adesola Ogin offers caring, respectful support for patients and families, with clear listening. Request an appointment to meet with Adesola.

Nia House

Nia House LMSW

Therapist

Nia House brings a calm, patient-focused approach to care and helps patients feel understood. Request an appointment to meet with Nia.

Courtney Fullwood

Courtney Fullwood LMSW

Therapist

Courtney Fullwood provides compassionate support centered on the individual, with clear communication. Request an appointment to meet with Courtney.

Krystal King

Krystal King LGPC

Therapist

Krystal King offers a welcoming space where patients can speak openly about their experiences. Request an appointment to begin when you are ready.

Divine Jalloh

Divine Jalloh LMSW

Therapist

Divine Jalloh provides patient-centered support with care, respect and close listening. Request an appointment to meet with Divine.

Awura-Adwoa Abbah

Awura-Adwoa Abbah

Counselor - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Awura-Adwoa Abbah supports clients through compassionate counseling in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program, a structured program for daily living skills, coping strategies, peer support and community integration. Request an appointment to learn more.

Sandrine Bilong

Sandrine Bilong

Counselor - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Sandrine Bilong supports clients through compassionate counseling in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program, a structured program for daily living skills, coping strategies, peer support and community integration. Sandrine speaks French. Request an appointment to learn more.

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