Alexander Van-Den-Ende, DO

Michael McNeill, LCSW, is an accomplished and creative therapist with a reputation for achieving positive outcomes. He has experience working with adults, children, families, and couples across the lifespan, from early childhood through end of life. Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he is trained in EMDR and trauma care, and blends CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches to support healing, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.

Michael provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and understood. He collaborates with clients to reframe challenges and focuses not on what is “wrong,” but on building skills and achieving meaningful goals that enhance daily life and overall well-being.

Michael begins by helping clients identify their goals and desired outcomes, then works together with them to create a clear path toward achieving those objectives. He honors each person’s perspective as the true expert of their own life, ensuring that therapy is guided by their unique experiences, values, and needs.

Dr. Cabrera is a board‐certified psychiatrist with several years of experience working with an ethnically and culturally diverse population in outpatient, inpatient, and psychiatric emergency room settings. Most recently, Dr. Cabrera practiced privately treating adults with a wide range of mental illnesses both in person and via telepsychiatry. Prior to this, she was an attending psychiatrist in the outpatient department and in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Center at Mount Sinai Beth Israel where she also served as Associate Training Director of Psychiatric Residency Training. Dr. Cabrera has a strong background in psychopharmacology and supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Dr. Colleen Ryan is a psychiatrist who grew up in Kentucky and has trained and practiced in a wide range of clinical settings. Her experience spans inpatient and outpatient care, community mental health, state hospitals, addiction clinics, VA hospitals, and academic medicine. She became board certified in addiction medicine in 2019, deepening her understanding of how addiction affects individuals and families. She has also worked extensively with patients experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including both military- and civilian-related trauma. Her diverse background allows her to appreciate the complex personal, social, and medical factors that influence mental health.

Dr. Ryan believes effective treatment begins with understanding a patient’s life experiences and perspective. She takes time to explore how patients see their challenges and what is or is not working for them. While medication can be an important tool, she does not focus on medication alone and values open discussion about its benefits and concerns. She prioritizes understanding how patients are functioning across all areas of life and strongly values a collaborative approach, viewing treatment as a partnership built on shared decision-making.

Dr. Ryan begins with a thorough evaluation that includes medical and family history, ensuring that underlying medical issues are not overlooked. The first visit is also an opportunity to build rapport and help patients feel comfortable. Together, she and her patients develop a treatment plan aligned with the patient’s goals. She recognizes that goals evolve over time and works collaboratively to adjust treatment as part of the ongoing growth process.

Dr. De Paz received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, and has been practicing for 9 years. He completed his psychiatric residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training at the University of Texas Medical Branch. After completing training, he worked at the Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio, TX. He worked with special needs children and adults who required the highest level of care both behaviorally and medically. He then continued his treatment of children and young adults at CommuniCare Health Center also in San Antonio. He served as Director of Behavioral Health for CommuniCare for 4 years. Dr. De Paz completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology and Biology at the University of Houston in Houston, TX. While having treated a wide variety of patients, his primary clinical focus has been the treatment of ADHD in children and adults, and working with special needs children and adults who may have Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Dr. De Paz's practice focuses on medication management. He offers medication management evaluations and follow-up visits. If the need arises, he works with licensed therapists to provide behavioral support.

Jill Condon is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Talkiatry. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Anderson University in 2011, and went on to obtain her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2016. She has over 8 years of experience working with clients of all ages. She has experience working in community mental health, private practice, and inpatient populations. She has experience working with a variety of mental health concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD.

Jill has a passion for fostering whole person health in her clients. She has a direct and collaborative approach to care. She will work with you to discover where you are in your mental health journey and create an individual plan for moving towards healing. She helps you explore how all facets of your health are affecting your mental health.

The process starts with an in-depth initial assessment that includes looking at physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental wellbeing. She utilizes a variety of techniques including psychiatric medications, supportive therapy interventions, and lifestyle modifications to help you reach your goals.

Wendy Barajas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience working in community mental health outpatient settings. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles and her master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. Wendy works primarily with adults and couples and also enjoys supporting children and teens. As a first-generation Latina, she understands the challenges of navigating bicultural identity and generational trauma.

Wendy supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, workplace or school concerns, peer challenges, and sexuality-related issues. She believes clients are the experts in their own lives and partners with them to find balance and clarity. Wendy integrates humor into sessions when appropriate and brings a firm yet friendly, honest, and down-to-earth approach. She adapts her communication style to meet each client’s needs and enjoys celebrating progress and accomplishments.

Clients can expect to feel heard and seen from the first session. Wendy focuses on building connection, understanding what led clients to prioritize their mental health, and establishing trust. Together, they identify meaningful, attainable goals. Wendy provides respectful and honest feedback while supporting steady progress, viewing therapy as a collaborative journey rather than a race.