When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind
- African proverb
FOUNDED BY
Dr. Chika Galega-Sabum, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Chika Galega-Sabum, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner currently accepting patients ages 5 and older. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Cincinnati and has a background in psychology.
Dr. Galega-Sabum specializes in Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, Alcohol Dependency, Grief, Eating Disorders, and Survivors of Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse and more. She takes a holistic, evidence-based approach, addressing both symptoms and underlying causes of mental health and substance use concerns.
Dr. Vaughn M. Bryant, III
PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, LCDC-CCS
Dr. Bryant has been a mental healthcare provider, trainer, program developer and educator for over 30 years. He is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-S), Professional Counselor (LPC-S) and Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC-CCS). He also holds Approved Supervisor status on all three of those professional license boards.
Dr. Bryant earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology (1988), Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy (1991) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology and Christian Counseling (2000). Dr. Bryant has been on the frontline of the “opioid epidemic” helping persons with substance use disorder find support and recovery by engaging in effective substance use disorder treatment to achieve long term recovery and overall wellness in life.
Dr. Hanh Vo PhD, LP, LPC-S
Dr. Hanh Vo is a licensed psychologist and a licensed professional counselor supervior (LPC-S) with over three decades of experience in the mental health field. She served as the Clinical Director for multiple psychiatric hospitals and IOP/PHP treatment facilities. She provides executive leadership in program development, clinical governance, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance across outpatient and intensive levels of care.
Dr. Vo has in-depth training in neuropsychology and specializes in traumatic brain injury (TBI), personal injury evaluations, memory impairment, substance use disorders, and trauma-informed care. Her work integrates neuropsychological testing and functional capacity analysis to assess injury-related psychological and cognitive sequelae for treatment planning, disability determination, and medico-legal documentation. She is recognized for her systems-level leadership, culturally responsive practice, and expertise in managing complex co-occurring trauma, neurological, and substance-related conditions across hospital, recovery, legal, and community settings.
Dr. Philip Wasef,
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Philip Wasef is a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. He earned his Medical Degree from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and completed his Psychiatry residency at the University of South Florida in 2018. As a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. At Rhiza Psychiatry, he contributes to the outpatient programs, supporting patients on their path to wellness through personalized treatment approaches and a focus on holistic, long-term healing.
Services
Comprehensive Mental Health Care
We offer tailored mental health services to support your well-being.
Approaches
Seeking support is an important step towards mental wellness. Rhiza Psychiatry offers resources to help individuals understand and manage mental health challenges. We provide information and guidance on anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger management, stress, and more.
Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Depression
Anger Management
Stress
I had the privilege of receiving therapy from Dr. Chika Galega, and it was truly life-changing. Dr. Chika Galega provided a warm and supportive environment, and her expertise helped me gain valuable insights and coping strategies.
Client Testimonial - Robert G., Age 47