Our Team
At LightWell Integrative Psychiatry, care is grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, spiritual consciousness, and a commitment to understanding the whole person. Our team brings diverse experience and a shared dedication to thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care that supports lasting healing and improved quality of life.
Patients receive individualized treatment in a supportive environment where they feel heard, respected, and guided toward meaningful progress.
Dr. Hilary Butella,
DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, FMCP-M
Founder & Integrative Psychiatry Specialist
Dr. Hilary Butella is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who founded LightWell Integrative Psychiatry to provide root-cause-focused, integrative mental health care.
She offers individualized psychiatric medication management that thoughtfully integrates physical health, lifestyle factors, emotional well-being, and spiritual support when desired. Her approach is rooted in compassion and empathy, with a strong emphasis on promoting long-term healing and whole-person wellness.
Dr. Butella earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Post-Master’s Certification in the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program from Vanderbilt University. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from the University of Houston and earned Bachelor of Science degrees from Texas A&M University and Texas Woman’s University.
As a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Butella is uniquely trained to identify and address the root causes of illness through a systems-oriented, patient-centered approach. Her doctoral work focused on genetic testing, and she incorporates pharmacogenomic insights when appropriate to support safer, more precise medication decisions.
Guided by her faith and a belief in the possibility of renewal, Dr. Butella is committed to helping patients find strength and healing in mind, body, and spirit.
In addition to her clinical work, she serves as Casual Faculty at the University of Texas Cizik School of Nursing in the Texas Medical Center. She lives in the Klein area with her husband and two daughters.
Dr. Stacy Alvarez,
DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Accepting New Patients
Dr. Stacy Alvarez is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based mental health care.
She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Texas Health Houston Cizik School of Nursing, graduating at the top of her class, and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington.
With more than seven years of experience in the mental health field as a registered nurse, Dr. Alvarez has developed a strong clinical foundation and a deep appreciation for serving individuals and families across diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Born and raised in Houston, Dr. Alvarez is deeply connected to the community she serves. She prioritizes cultural humility, respect, and inclusivity in her practice, recognizing the important role identity, heritage, family dynamics, and lived experiences play in mental health.
Fluent in English and Spanish, she strives to create a safe, affirming space where patients feel seen, heard, and understood.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect, and personalized care that supports meaningful and sustainable mental health improvement.
A Collaborative Approach to Healing
Together, the LightWell team provides thoughtful, integrative, and spiritual psychiatric care that honors each patient’s unique story while supporting clarity, stability, and lasting improvement. Our shared goal is to ensure every patient feels supported, informed, and confident in their path toward healing.
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“Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.”
Isaiah 58:8