Breyta Psychologists
Highly Skilled Doctoral-Level Psychologists in Raleigh, NC
All Breyta psychologists are highly trained trauma and PTSD specialists. Our staff prides itself on providing unparalleled trauma-informed care.
Breyta’s team of scholar-practitioners operates within the specialist model of care. Our providers never stop learning. We dedicate an exceptional amount of time and energy to continuing education and intaking current research; ensuring we are always informed of the latest developments in the field. This allows us to match you with the therapeutic approach that is exactly right for you. Our years of experience, intensive training, and expertise, make us uniquely suited to treat the cases we accept.
Dr. Roddenberry
Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P
Licensed Psychologist, Executive Director
Vanessa Handsel Roddenberry, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and founder of Breyta Psychological Services. She offers third wave Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychological assessment to individuals and couples. She is skilled in treating a wide range of clinical problems and disorders, such as depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, stress and adjustment difficulties, insomnia and sleep problems, family-of-origin issues, anger, compassion fatigue, burnout, self-esteem, and interpersonal or relationship issues. Dr. Roddenberry is a trauma specialist and excels in treating all forms of trauma and PTSD. She has worked with a many types of trauma survivors such as combat veterans, survivors of interpersonal violence, survivors of sexual assault, those who have experienced motor vehicle accidents, first responders, survivors of violent crimes, survivors of traumatic births or traumatic medical procedures, and survivors of childhood trauma. Learn More
Dr. Zechella
Anusha N. Zechella, Ph.D., HSP-P
Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Director
Anusha Zechella, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who uses primarily an interpersonal approach to her clinical work. She currently serves as Clinical Director of Breyta. Along with focusing on the therapeutic relationship as a tool to explore challenges and successes in relationships, she also incorporates skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when working with clients. Using integrated, client-centered, feminist, and evidence-based approaches helps build trust and a mutual understanding of client’s difficulties while working on practical skills and tools to relieve distress. She has been trained to work with a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ issues, gender identity concerns, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and adjustment difficulties. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across age groups. Learn More
Dr. Listermann
Cierra Barker Listermann, Ph.D., HSP-P
Licensed Psychologist
Cierra Listermann, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist specializing in individual therapy to address mood and personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, anxiety, and traumatic brain injuries. Clinically, she practices from an interpersonal perspective while utilizing techniques based on the individual needs of the client including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and humanistic therapy. Dr. Listermann's areas of clinical expertise include trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, adjustment, burnout, chronic stress, life transitions, women’s issues, insomnia and sleep problems, and chronic pain. Learn More
Dr. Ficker
Lisa J. Ficker, Ph.D., HSP-P
Licensed Psychologist
Lisa J. Ficker, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who enhances motivation for change in her clients in the context of compassion for self and others. Her person-centered approach draws on her clients’ strengths to decrease distress, improve resilience, and work through barriers to experiencing whole-hearted well-being. She uses scientifically-based cognitive behavioral interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Dr. Ficker enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties to life transitions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), LGBT issues, Transgender persons and their families, and relationship problems. She also has specialty training in evidence-based couples therapy (Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy or EFT), health psychology, veterans, geriatrics, cognitive assessment (ADHD and dementia), and insomnia and sleep problems. Learn More
Dr. Ettigi
Sarini Ettigi, Ph.D., HSP-P
Licensed Psychologist
Sarini Ettigi, Ph.D. is a clinical and counseling psychologist who applies several therapeutic approaches that anchor her clinical practice, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as client-centered interventions. Dr. Ettigi helps clients bring focus to the present moment by utilizing mindfulness and meditative practices, such as guided meditation and visual imagery. She has had extensive training in cultural and gender identity issues, trauma and PTSD, as well as other life problems. Dr. Ettigi has provided evidenced-based therapeutic approaches within a variety of settings such as school classrooms, in-home care, inpatient and outpatient hospital units, community mental health clinics, college counseling centers, and within a correctional facility. Dr. Ettigi’s therapeutic approach always involves providing trauma-informed care; guiding clients to meaningful and genuine change. Learn More
Dr. Hoose
Elizabeth Hoose, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Hoose is a highly skilled clinical psychologist. She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced psychological trauma or who have undergone a significant life change. She also excels in helping couples work through relationship difficulties. She is supportive of all relationships and offers couples therapy to traditional and non-traditional partnerships. Dr. Hoose helps her clients make connections between their early experiences and their current struggles; creating meaningful insight that leads to self-compassion. She is highly skilled in family-of-origin work. Dr. Hoose has extensive training in evidence-based therapies. Another area of specialty of Dr. Hoose is helping clients who are recovering from religious trauma or spiritual abuse. Learn More
Dr. Bracken
Katherine Bracken, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Bracken is a clinical psychologist who provides individual, couples, and group psychotherapy from a trauma-informed standpoint. Her therapeutic approach is largely grounded in Third-Wave Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing (MI), with additional focus on interpersonal processes. Dr. Bracken meets clients where they are, building motivation to change and teaching skills needed to make positive changes, all while building a strong therapeutic relationship and utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DBT for Children, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Her areas of clinical expertise are in treating mood disorders, anxiety concerns, trauma and PTSD, adjustment disorders, behavioral management of health and medical issues, impulse control problems, disruptive behavior problems, and anger management issues.. Dr. Bracken also has experience in providing psychological evaluations and forensic assessment. Learn More
Dr. Cameron
Jennifer Cameron, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Cameron specializes in assisting adult clients at the intersection of mental health and physical health. She specializes in helping adult clients make healthy life changes by using a holistic, person-centered, and evidence-based approach. Dr. Cameron appreciates each person’s strengths as they work together collaboratively to make the most of life in the midst of life-changing medical conditions such as heart diseases, diabetes, chronic pain, chronic diseases and conditions, weight concerns, and challenges to making healthy changes, among many other health concerns presenting in primary care and other medical settings. She also works with patient’s adapting to life changes, insomnia and sleep problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, and work-life balance challenges. Dr. Cameron’s experience working in medical teams allows her to practice with insights into the demands of this environment. She is passionate about supporting medical professionals in their pursuit of wellness. Dr. Cameron also excels in treating burnout and and stress in high functioning professionals. Learn More
Dr. Ikram
Ameenah Ikram, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ikram is a postdoctoral fellow skilled in a variety of evidence-based approaches. She embraces an interpersonal framework to develop a collaborative, nonjudgmental, and safe relationship with her clients. Dr. Ikram incorporates empirically supported interventions grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP) to help clients examine dysfunctional interpersonal patterns, explore internal and external experiences, process emotions, cope with challenges, learn new ways of thinking and behaving, and work towards achieving a wholesome values-based way of living. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and psychological assessment. Dr. Ikram works with individuals across the lifespan, and has been trained to work with a variety of presenting concerns, including, depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, family of origin issues, identity issues, multicultural issues, adjustment difficulties, perinatal mood disorders, reproductive health issues, and behavioral struggles. Particular areas of expertise are perinatal mental health, reproductive/infertility issues, women’s mental health, emerging adulthood, and individuals who hold marginalized/minoritized identities that who may have experienced traumas. Learn More
Rachel Vaughan, Practice Manager & Client Care Coordinator
Rachel Redwine Vaughan
Practice Manager & Client Care Coordinator
Rachel Redwine Vaughan manages the Breyta clinic. She keeps our office running smoothly and efficiently. She functions as a liaison between the administrative and clinical teams. Rachel has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Meredith College and worked as an educator prior to transitioning to healthcare administration and joining the Breyta team. When you visit our office, Rachel’s warm smile will be the first thing you see. If you have a question, she can find the answer for you and will respond quickly to your inquiry. We’re so grateful for Rachel’s warmth, empathy, and excellent sense of humor!
Jayliyah Mayhand, Clinical Office Manager & Clinical Intake Specialist
Jayliyah Mayhand
Clinical Office Manager & Clinical Intake Specialist
Jayliyah Mayhand helps our team provide exceptional psychological and psychiatric care by assisting with intakes, billing, scheduling, and office logistics. Jayliyah has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from East Carolina University. She brings her experience with medical office administrative support and customer service to Breyta. Her strong communication and organizational skills, in addition to her attention to detail and warm personality make her an incredible part of our team. Jayliyah is skilled in helping clients learn about the process of therapy and is dedicated to helping you match with your ideal psychologist. Her reassuring voice will be who answers our phones when you call to make an appointment. She will help you find your perfect therapist match and prepare you for a successful experience in therapy. We know you will enjoy working with Jayliyah!
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Want To Work At Breyta? Join Our Team!
Want to work at the most innovative group practice in Raleigh? Are you a doctoral-level psychologist who has experience with evidence-based treatments and wants to work in a trauma-informed clinic that emphasizes a client-centered, science-based approach to care? Visit our career page to learn more or email vroddenberry@breytapsych.com.
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If you have any questions about our clinic or the therapy process, give us a call and we would be happy to answer them for you. Our clinicians offer complimentary fifteen minute phone consultations prior to scheduling your first appointment. If you know the clinician with whom you would like to work, feel free to contact them directly. If you have general inquiries, contact our front desk. Call or email today!
