Meet the Team
Dr. Ashley Keays
DO, MPH, FAAFP
Dr. Ashley Keays' medical career, spanning two decades, has focused on providing mental health services in various capacities. Her recent work has centered on interventional mental health in private practice. Over time, Dr. Keays discovered that traditional medical approaches often fell short of achieving the outcomes she envisioned for her patients. This realization prompted her to take her approach of functional medicine to mental healthcare while blending her extensive background in primary care with specialized expertise in interventional mental health. Dr. Keays' mission is to empower individuals to achieve lasting mental wellness and strive for improvements that last beyond just symptom relief. She is driven by a profound commitment and a passion for helping those in need by working to positively impact every life she encounters.
Dr. David Simonsen
PhD, LMFT
Dr. David Simonsen goes by many names: honey, daddy, son, brother, counselor, and even Doc David. Just like many of you, he wears multiple hats in his life. Some days he handles them with grace, while on others, he stumbles. One constant across all his roles is his knack for creativity and problem-solving. Whether it's devising unique ways to connect with his wife, planning unforgettable vacations for his family, or assisting couples and families in discovering new paths of communication or creativity; it is experience that is at the heart of what he does. With 20 years of experience in his practice, he has dedicated himself to helping families, teenagers, and couples navigate life's challenges. Over time, he has earned licensure as a Marriage & Family therapist and completed his Ph.D. in Psychology. What truly drives him forward is the love of his wife of 25 years and their seven children.
Lisa M. Koykar
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Lisa Koykar's priority as a psychiatric nurse practitioner is being deeply committed to transforming the mental health care landscape. Her approach to care is collaborative and compassionate. She strives to create a safe, welcoming space, in which she works to develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practice. Lisa's collaborative approach ensures that clients feel empowered and actively involved in their mental health journey. She approaches care from a holistic perspective, including a combination of medication management, therapeutic techniques, and lifestyle changes to achieve wellness.
She graduated from Marquette University in 2019 with a Master of Science in Nursing and from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2022 with a Post-Master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Lisa has worked with clients across the lifespan and from different stages of their mental health journey. She is passionate about helping others be the best versions of themselves.
Rachele Brady
M.A. LMFT
Rachele (she/her), a lifelong Pacific Northwest resident, was born in Centralia and raised in Olympia. She holds degrees in Psychology (University of Washington, 2019) and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (Pacific Lutheran University, 2021).
As a mother and wife, Rachele understands the challenges of balancing family life. She uses her personal experiences and professional training to support individuals, couples, and families. Specializing in "whole family therapy," she addresses the needs of all family members while collaborating with outside resources when needed. Clients describe her as down-to-earth, direct, compassionate, and genuinely helpful.
Approach To Therapy: Rachele believes our lives are shaped by our relationships within ourselves, our families, communities, and society. She is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families through all life stages, helping them explore their goals with empathy and connection.
Her work as a structural and narrative therapist uses a systemic approach, providing insight and practical tools to navigate challenges. Rachele is committed to understanding clients with validation and empathy, working together toward their goals.
She works with adults, couples, and families, requiring guardians to be the primary clients in therapy with children under 16.
Sarah Wagner
LMFT
While Sarah (she/her) grew up in a military family, Olympia has been home for most of her life, resulting in a deep deep love for Mount Rainier and all things PNW related. Sarah has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Development (Arizona State University, 2018) and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (Pacific Lutheran University, 2021).
Believing that relationship is the core of human experience, Sarah’s work focuses on folks (18+) reshaping how they connect and interact-with others and themselves. So sometimes it’s with couples, working through patterns or events that have created disconnection and a breakdown of their partnership. Other times, it’s supporting individuals in reconnecting with themselves so they can create the life they want.
Sarah tends to work with clients navigating life with ADHD or those connected to the military community. Her approach to therapy is grounded in our knowledge of human functioning-emotionally, relationally, neurologically, and the understanding that our society and experiences shape us. This foundation will help us hold onto the empathy and curiosity required to explore what’s going on beneath the surface, and build practical tools to understand your past, move through your present, and work towards a more connected future.
