Cheryl Jones, LICSW

Deb Lund is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Deb brings to bear nearly 25years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families cope with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Deb attended Assumption College, where she earned a CAGS and a MA in Rehabilitation Counseling.  She also attended Worcester State University, where she earned a BA in Elementary Education, including a minor in Psychology with a Concentration in Developmental Disabilities.  Other course work includes Substance Abuse Counseling and Psychology.

Deb uses evidence-based modalities, including individualized motivational interviewing, mindfulness exercises, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. She likes to refer to herself as a GPS  during the therapeutic journey; she explains that we can't always see our destination when we start together, but between us, we will get you and your family where you want to be.

Deb uses her natural compassion and sense of humor to assist in developing collaborative relationships with patients and families. Her goal is to help those she works with to reach their full potential and realize their goals through a combination of teamwork and advocacy.

Barbara Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 8 years of experience in outpatient and in-home settings. She earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Licensed in Pennsylvania for 5 years and recently in North Carolina, Barbara provides trauma-focused, culturally competent care for Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Barbara offers systemic, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral therapy for children, adults, couples, and families. She tailors each session to individual needs, incorporating family systems and relational dynamics. She creates a safe, open environment that fosters collaboration and growth, helping patients explore new perspectives, achieve goals, and strengthen personal fulfillment.

Barbara begins with an intake session that includes a psychosocial assessment and discussion of the client’s history and goals. She develops individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and begins sessions with open-ended prompts to focus on client priorities. Through ongoing assessment, dialogue, and adaptable session structure, she builds trust, promotes change, and ensures each patient’s needs are met.

Joseph Smith, LMHC, earned his Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University in 2015 and has worked with patients in a clinical capacity for the past six years. While in graduate school, he was exposed to various clinical and research experiences, where he found his passion in examining the motivational factors of human behavior. Joseph's academic work strengthened his interest to work with individuals in a therapeutic capacity, which ultimately led to advanced experiential training in crisis interventions and the treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Before relocating to New York City, he worked with individuals in under-served communities in the Appalachian region. Joseph subscribes to a humanistic, motivational enhancement, and cognitive behavioral framework. Understanding the benefit of therapeutic rapport, Joseph fosters an environment of self-acceptance and self-awareness while promoting intrinsic motivation for patients to act as their own catalyst of change. In addition, Joseph has a passion for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, women with reproductive challenges, and victims of domestic violence.

Katrina Myers has 20 years of education experience in elementary education with behavioral children, children with special needs and ADHD issues. She has been a behavioral interventionist for children and helped parents and educators come up with ways to help children with emotional disturbances turn their lives around. She has 5 years’ experience as an LPC with treating such disorders as bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD issues, post-partum, past trauma issues, depression issues, social anxiety issues, divorce and family therapy issues.

Clients looking for a professional counselor will find that Katrina Myers uses a gentle but open communication approach in her counseling techniques. She believes in a varied therapeutic modality approach with uses of Cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness approaches, positive psychology, psychodynamic approaches and humanistic therapy. Katrina Myers has genuine care for helping people find their true happiness and joy in life.

Juanette Plato, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth services. She earned her Master of Arts from Liberty University and holds certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Certified Mood Disorder Professional (PESI), and Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills. She supports clients navigating mood disorders, trauma, and life stressors.

Juanette is a warm, direct, and non-judgmental therapist who uses an eclectic blend of body-based and mind-centered techniques. She values open communication and collaborates with patients to set clear, meaningful treatment goals. Her approach fosters a supportive space where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered.

Juanette begins by thoroughly understanding each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. She develops individualized treatment plans aligned with patient goals and works collaboratively in each session to support measurable progress and lasting change.

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Jenna McDonald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State who has extensive experience working in the mental health field. Jenna attended undergraduate school in Amherst, NY , graduate school in Buffalo, NY, and completed internship programs during her time there at both schools. Jenna continues to obtain knowledge through regular trainings and certifications that interest her, including EMDR.

Jenna has worked directly with many different kinds of clients, who have experienced an array of mental health concerns at all levels. Jenna also has experience in working with comorbid disorders that can at times go hand-in-hand such as anxiety & depression, or homelessness & substance use. Jenna has been working in mental and behavioral health for approximately 10 years and continued after being fully licensed, which required 3000 hours of supervised experience as well. As an LMHC , Jenna likes to focus on helping those with anxiety, depression, relationship/employment concerns, and overall transitions of life ( school/work/medical issues/moving stressors etc), which may hinder daily life. Working with Jenna, treatment is tailored to the individual client in order to choose the treatment plan that fits that individual’s personal struggles.

Jenna uses a mix of different approaches typically found in Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy , Motivational Interviewing , and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Whether the goal is talk therapy or problem solving , Jenna would be more than happy to explore your goals with you.