Jose Gomez, LPC

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Michelle has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, crisis management, outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, and the private practice setting. Michelle has experience working with patients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma symptoms. Michelle’s passion is working with women who are struggling with managing healthy coping mechanisms in the perinatal/postpartum period.

Michelle has received extensive training from the Postpartum Support International focusing on treating patients struggling with infertility, postpartum anxiety and depression, and pregnancy loss/grief. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Therapy.

Michelle’s approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and warm. She considers it an honor to walk alongside you during this difficult journey. Let’s talk to see how Michelle can best support you.

Yvette Ramirez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience providing care to individuals, couples, and families. She began her career working in-home with patients to build understanding around diagnosis, symptoms, and medication adherence. She later transitioned to integrated care, using solution-focused therapy for clients with co-occurring medical and mental health conditions. Yvette is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and has provided trauma-informed care across various populations, including children, adolescents, and teenagers.

Yvette offers a compassionate, supportive space where patients feel heard, safe, and respected. She integrates EMDR and trauma-focused CBT to help adolescents, teenagers, and adults process trauma and enhance well-being. Her creative use of play, art, and narrative therapy fosters emotional expression in younger clients. She has experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and families navigating identity and relationship concerns. Patients can expect open communication and collaborative goal setting throughout their journey.

Yvette begins treatment by learning about the patient’s concerns and sharing the therapies she offers. By the second session, she works collaboratively with patients to create personalized treatment goals. From the third session onward, sessions focus on progress, practical tools, and check-ins to reinforce healing. Every step of care is structured, collaborative, and empowering.

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Pradnya Shinde is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey, a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. With over seven years of clinical practice, she has supported clients across diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of mental health conditions. Her areas of focus include trauma, stressful life events, anxiety, depression, and challenges with communication and self-expression. Drawing from her experience in community mental health, non-profits, and private practice, Pradnya is committed to helping individuals feel understood and empowered.

Pradnya integrates cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches within a person-centered framework, tailoring her methods to each individual. She incorporates practical strategies and therapeutic tools that clients can apply right away in their daily lives. Above all, she strives to create a warm, supportive, and respectful space where patients feel safe to express themselves openly and explore their needs without judgment.

Pradnya begins by thoroughly learning each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the first session. By the second, she develops a collaborative treatment plan that reflects the patient’s unique needs and aspirations. Throughout the therapeutic journey, she maintains an open and safe environment where patients feel heard and validated, supporting them as they navigate challenges and build healthier coping strategies.

Jill Sinnott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has practiced in Tennessee for over ten years, in a variety of roles including comprehensive child and family therapy, mobile crisis, and group-based Alcohol and Drug treatment. Most recently, she worked in community mental health for five and a half years. In this role, she focused on individual therapy with clients of all ages. Jill obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC, and her Master's of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN before settling in Johnson City, TN with her family. Jill's areas of interest include working with the LGBTQIA+ community and incorporating play therapy techniques while working with children. She uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to develop a treatment plan addressing the client's own goals using specific, obtainable steps and recognizing each individual's strengths.

Dr. Jana McLain is a dedicated mental health professional with over 16 years of experience in education and more than a decade in private practice. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC), specializing in individual, group, couples, and crisis counseling, as well as clinical supervision and program development.

Throughout her career, Dr. McLain has held various leadership roles across school districts and clinical settings, demonstrating a strong commitment to mental health advocacy, counselor mentorship, and behavioral intervention. Her extensive background includes serving as a Student Support Counselor, Crisis and Behavior Intervention Counselor, and Adjunct Professor of Counseling, equipping future professionals with essential skills for client care and goal achievement.

Dr. McLain earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and a Master’s in Counseling from Sam Houston State University, along with a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Houston. She is known for her expertise in DSM-5 diagnostics, psychoeducation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support diverse populations across age groups.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need a safe place to work through life’s transitions, I am here to walk with you on your journey toward healing and growth. Reach out today to begin the process of reclaiming your peace and wellness.

Dr. McLain believes in a holistic approach that takes into account both the mental and emotional aspects of wellbeing, helping you find lasting strategies for improving your overall quality of life. She operates from a person centered approach to guide you on your healing journey.

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Dr. Stephane Louis, LMFT, QS, earned a B.S. in Psychology and Biblical Studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University, followed by her M.S. and PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. In 2020, she was featured in Forbes for her study of resilience and intersecting identities in queer women of Afro-Caribbean descent. Past roles include bilingual mental health assessor, psychology instructor at Broward College, and Student Counselor at Lynn University. As a therapist, Dr. Louis’ work has given her in-depth insight into how multiple systems and important relationships can influence the course of a person’s life.

As a queer woman of Haitian descent, Dr. Louis explores different ways the intersectionality of culture, family, identity, and sexuality can impact our lives. She is fascinated by stories of vulnerability, always looking for strengths and solutions. She helps people feel safe to be themselves and go from where they are to where they can be.

Dr. Louis provides individual, couples, and family therapy, integrating Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Solution-Focused Therapy, collaborative conversations, and systemic approaches to address LGBTQ+ issues, racial trauma, cultural identity exploration, and relational wounds. Dr. Louis will meet you where you are and help you grow into the most authentic version of yourself.

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