“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t”
-John Green
North Sound Mental Wellness
We strive to see each person as an individual
and provide unique care to address their
mental health needs on their path to wellness
Services Offered
Our Vision
We work to advocate an end to stigma in relation to mental health and addiction by supporting the patient to reach wellness and share their story and through educating and engaging with the public as allies in stigma reduction.
The Mental Health Journey
When a patient first enters care with North Sound Mental Wellness, a psychiatric interview is conducted to determine the best course of treatment. Collaborating with the patient, we will decide if medications are indicated to treat symptoms that arise from depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders. Therapy is generally recommended in conjunction with medications as these together have been shown to improve outcomes.
We can provide co-occurring services or work with an established provider to support the patient.
Therapy
Therapy can be intimidating and scary, we find that building a provider-patient relationship that allows for self disclosure in a safe and non judgmental environment allows for a patient to be vulnerable which is key in the healing process. Therapy techniques are drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Self-Compassion, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Medication
We also provide medications to manage Substance Use Disorder – Buprenorphine/naloxone, naltrexone. Both oral and long acting injectables.
Meet the team
Mishele Rutherford
ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Mishele graduated from Seattle University and received her master’s as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Substance Use Disorders. She has worked as an RN for 10 years in Mental Health and SUD.
Her treatment approach is collaborative, trauma aware and person centered. She believes that individuals know themselves best and has found that creating a therapeutic partnership is the most effective path towards healing and wellness. In her experience, all people have phases in their lives where they would benefit from a partnership with a psychiatric provider.
She offers support with medications and can also provide therapy, either along with medication management or independent of medications.
Mishele looks forward to working with you and being a part of your healing journey.
Nichole Speaks
MA, LMHCA
I am Nichole Speaks, a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who acknowledges the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek therapy. Consequently, I endeavor to create a secure and nurturing environment, encouraging you to openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and obstacles. Recognizing the power of connection and collaboration, I work alongside you to craft customized strategies that align precisely with your unique aspirations and requirements. I have a special interest, training and experience working with those experiencing substance use disorders, grief and loss, end of life, co-occurring and adolescents.
Partnering Practices
Dr. Andrew Dzikowski
ND, L.Ac, BSN, RN
Sundew Integrated Recovery
Dr. Andrew Dzikowski is a primary care physician specializing in addiction medicine and mental health. He primarily works with non-pregnant adults who suffer from chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders with a focus on physical and mental health and wellness. His medical philosophy is to promote recovery through patient-centered care and therapeutic alliance. In his practice, Dr. Andrew works closely with psychiatric nurse practitioners, substance use disorder professionals, mental health counselors, nurses, and caseworkers to create a comprehensive health care team dedicated to the health and wellbeing of each patient.
Dr. Andrew received his Naturopathic Doctorate and Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University and is licensed in the state of Washington. Prior to this, Dr. Andrew received his Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed a 1-year nursing residency at Swedish Medical Center in Addiction Medicine and Withdrawal Management. Thereafter, he worked as a withdrawal management nurse for 4+ years at Evergreen Recovery Centers Detox, then transitioned into a provider role soon after. In addition, he has completed an internship at the Betty Hazelden Ford Foundation, completed advanced course work in addiction medicine including the Buprenorphine Waiver training and the ASAM Alcohol Withdrawal Management Series as a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and aided in the remodeling and teaching of the addiction medicine curriculum at Bastyr University.
In his spare time, Dr. Andrew enjoys weightlifting, hiking, and teaching. He is currently a part of the Botanical Medicine department at Bastyr University where he is an instructor for the botanical medicine formulations series and assists in teaching herbal medicine making and botanical medicine materia medica classes.
To book an appointment, visit sundewintegratedrecovery.com
