August 21, 2025 - Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals CEU Luncheon

A Learning Luncheon and social / networking event for Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals, hosted by Kaela Rae Vance LPCC-S, spotlighting featured presenter, Stacey Molle, ACNS-BC FNP PMHNP, from New Vistas for Women Integrative Psychiatry. At this luncheon, Stacey will be providing us with a presentation entitled "Woo or True? The Role of Functional Medicine in Mental Health Care". And at this luncheon, we will not only be offering CEU credit to Therapists, but are also able to offer CEU credit to Nurses.

About the Luncheon Presenter - Stacey Molle, ACNS-BC FNP PMHNP:

Stacey is a dual-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner with 19 years of nursing experience and over a decade as an Advanced Practice Nurse. With specialized training in both Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health, Stacey is passionate about serving women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and neurodivergent clients. Her work is grounded in a functional medicine approach—seeking the root causes of mental and physical health symptoms rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. Stacey has completed a rigorous Functional Psychiatry Fellowship and advanced coursework in women's health, perinatal care, and hormone management. She also runs a weight management clinic rooted in body positivity and whole-person care. Growing up in a rural town herself, Stacey is committed to offering inclusive, affordable, and affirming care to marginalized populations, creating a safe and judgment-free space for clients to be fully themselves.

About the Luncheon Host - Kaela Rae Vance, LPCC-S:

Kaela is a Central Ohio Therapist whose clinical focus areas are grief and trauma. As a result, Kaela often sees patients also struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. Kaela is trained in numerous modalities, including CTG, TF-CBT, and EMDR. Kaela honed her skills in grief and trauma counseling through her experience at the Family Support Program within Nationwide Children's Hospital Big Lots Behavioral Health Services as a Pediatric Trauma Therapist. Prior to her tenure at NCH, Kaela gained valuable experience at Columbus Springs, as an In-Patient Clinical Counselor. In spring of 2022, Kaela launched and grew her private counseling practice in Dublin, Ohio, which in January 2024 evolved into Teal Saguaro Wellness.

About the Therapist CEU Provider - Strongblossom, Inc.:

Strongblossom, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for counselors, social workers, and marriage/family therapists. Approval #: RCST112403. Strongblossom is a Michelle Risser company. Michelle has been a therapist for over 20 years, certified in EMDR through EMDRIA, with advanced training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. In addition to counseling, Michelle provides clinical and business consulting, burnout coaching, and continuing education.

About the Nursing CEU Provider - Stacey Molle:

Stacey Molle is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #: 18066, for one (1) contact hour and is based on 100% attendance. CEU credits approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing are recognized by the State of Ohio.

Luncheon Itinerary:

• 10:45am - Check-In:

  • Brief social time as people arrive.

  • Brief welcome and introduction.

  • Pickup lunch to eat during presentation.

• 11:00am - CEU Presentation: "Woo or True? The Role of Functional Medicine in Mental Health Care"

  • Introduction.

  • Presentation

  • Brief Q&A time with the presenter (Come prepared with a couple brief questions for the presenter!).

• 1pm, Sign-Out and Event conclusion.

CEU Event Description:

In this presentation, Stacey Molle, APRN-CNS, FNP, PMHNP will explore the evidence-based role of functional medicine in mental health care, helping clinicians distinguish between pseudoscience and promising integrative approaches that support whole-person healing.

CEU Event Objectives:

• Define the core principles of functional medicine and how they can be applied to mental health treatment.

• Identify common gaps in traditional psychiatric care and discuss integrative strategies that address root causes of mental health symptoms.

• Increase awareness of how individualized, whole-person care approaches may benefit marginalized or underserved populations.

CEU Event Credits for both Therapists and Nurses:

At the completion of this event and a brief CEU evaluation, attendee will receive a certificate of completion for 1 CEU credits. CEU credits can only be awarded to individuals who pre-purchase the CEU option when RSVPing for the event, check-in prior to the event beginning, check-out at the conclusion of the event, and complete the required CEU evaluation.

Food & Beverage:

A light snack and bottled water will be provided to attendees, and McAlisters Deli (you may make an entrée selection when you RSVP) will be provided to those who choose the lunch option when RSVP-ing.

Event location:

Dublin, Ohio. Specific location shared at time of RSVP. Be sure to check your email after submitting your RSVP. If you do not receive your confirmation email with additional event details, please email info@tealsaguaro.com

RSVP Cancellation:

Please note, event space is limited. So please only register if you are committing to attend. Obviously things come up, so if you discover after registration that you're unable to be present, please email info@tealsaguaro.com so that we can release your spot to anyone else who would like to attend. Failing to let us know may result in you being unable to attend future events.

Registration Prerequisites:

Please note, RSVP is required for this event, we're unable to accommodate walk-in guests due to seating and catering limitations. Unless otherwise approved, attendance is contingent upon attendee being employed in the mental health field. If an registrant is found to not meet these prerequisites for this event, the registrant will be contacted and asked not to attend. Future events are being organized for additional topics and be offered to a broader audience. Full event policy can be found here.

Questions about this event?

Reach out via email at info@tealsaguaro.com

Event Sponsorship or Presenter Opportunities:

If you would like to help host future events or be considered as a presenter at a future event, please reach out via email at info@tealsaguaro.com