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Podcast: Behind the Lavalava
Episode: EP 66. New Hope Counseling: Bridging Gaps in Mental Health
Description: Send us a textIn this Business Spotlight episode, we sit down with Sala Tauanuu Afalava, a licensed mental health therapist and a 15-year veteran of the US Army. Sala, the owner of New Hope Counseling PLLC in Washington State, shares her unique journey from military service to becoming a therapist dedicated to helping her community.Sala's story is not just about starting a business; it's about breaking down barriers and creating a safe space for Pacific Islanders to seek mental health support. Her online practice, born out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, has...