Lashay Dupree, LCSW

Takindra Worles, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience providing behavioral health services in outpatient, residential, crisis intervention, integrated care, and telehealth settings. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, and emotional wellness concerns. Takindra provides trauma-informed, person-centered care focused on helping individuals strengthen coping skills, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth.

Takindra creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard and respected. She uses a compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented approach tailored to each person’s unique needs and experiences. Takindra values open communication and helps individuals improve emotional regulation, develop practical coping strategies, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness.

Takindra begins with a comprehensive assessment to better understand each individual’s concerns, strengths, and treatment goals. She collaborates with patients to create personalized treatment plans using evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions. Through ongoing therapy sessions, Takindra focuses on emotional wellness, stress management, resilience, and sustainable coping tools while regularly reviewing progress and adjusting care as needed.

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Caroline Toennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree from the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. She is licensed in Kentucky, Ohio, and Colorado, and has experience in outpatient care, crisis intervention, employee assistance programs, and integrated behavioral health settings. Caroline is committed to creating a safe, genuine, and inclusive space where clients feel heard, supported, and valued.

Caroline takes a client-centered approach and tailors treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals. She integrates evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR, the Gottman Method, psychoeducation, and holistic techniques. She strives to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and improve emotional and psychological well-being in a compassionate and collaborative environment.

Caroline works with clients to better understand their challenges, identify meaningful goals, and develop practical tools for lasting growth. Her process focuses on providing clinical guidance, emotional support, and evidence-based strategies to help reduce symptoms, improve daily functioning, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.

Josefina (Josie) Cisneros, LMHC-QS, LPC, has experience practicing in inpatient, outpatient, community, student counseling, and private practice settings. She earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center–Houston and a Master of Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her pre-graduation internship at University Hospital & Medical Center–Behavioral Health in Tamarac, Florida, and her clinical supervision at Henderson Behavioral Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Josie values honesty, individuality, and open communication. She works collaboratively with patients to identify the root causes of mental health concerns while fostering an empathic, safe, and supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable sharing their experiences.

Josie begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. She then develops a clinical understanding of the presenting concerns, conceptualizes a diagnosis, and creates an individualized treatment plan that aligns with the patient’s needs, diagnosis, and personal goals.

Joy Mitchell, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 10 years of experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Georgia State University. Joy has worked in outpatient, telehealth, crisis intervention, employee assistance, utilization review, and community mental health settings. She specializes in comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns.

Joy creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. She values trust, collaboration, and open communication, working alongside clients to identify meaningful goals and practical strategies for change. Using evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs, Joy encourages active participation in treatment while helping clients build on their strengths, resilience, insight, and coping skills. She is committed to providing culturally responsive care that supports personal growth and emotional well-being.

Joy begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand each client's history, concerns, strengths, and goals. She creates a collaborative space where clients can openly discuss their experiences and priorities. Together, they develop an individualized treatment plan and use evidence-based interventions tailored to the client's needs and progress. Throughout therapy, Joy helps clients build insight, recognize patterns, strengthen coping skills, and regularly reviews goals to ensure treatment remains effective and aligned with their needs.

Jenness Jones is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and South Carolina who provides psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and families. Her experience includes community mental health and correctional settings, where she delivered trauma-informed care and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams. She is the founder of Grace and Mercy Counseling, earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University, and is currently pursuing doctoral studies in counseling and behavioral health.

Jenness is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and respected. She takes a collaborative, person-centered approach, tailoring treatment to each individual's unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Her work emphasizes practical coping skills, self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful growth. Jenness values open communication, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and ethical care while encouraging clients to move at a pace that feels comfortable and productive.

Jenness begins with a consultation and comprehensive assessment to understand each client's concerns, history, strengths, and goals. Together, they develop realistic treatment goals and an individualized plan. Ongoing sessions focus on exploring challenges, building coping skills, processing emotions, and strengthening insight using evidence-based approaches. Progress is reviewed regularly, with treatment adjusted as needed to support lasting growth, emotional wellness, and long-term success.

Gregory Stimler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience working with adults, late teens, and couples addressing concerns such as addiction, mental health challenges, career decisions, trauma recovery, grief, and the search for meaning, connection, and purpose in an outpatient setting. He earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the CACREP-accredited program at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN, and has worked in outpatient counseling as a licensed counselor for the past 5 years.

Gregory Stimler integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with spiritual and existential meaning-making to support healing, change, and renewed purpose. He works collaboratively in a warm, empathetic, and gently challenging manner. His approach helps patients clarify their “why” and develop practical steps for their “how,” supporting movement from surviving toward thriving and greater peace, joy, and fulfillment. He emphasizes that each person’s experience is unique, while also recognizing shared human struggles that can serve as a starting point for connection and growth.

Gregory Stimler begins with a comprehensive assessment and collaborative treatment planning process to establish a shared understanding of needs, goals, and direction. He views therapy as an evolving partnership where goals are refined over time through ongoing dialogue and reflection. Patients are seen as the experts in their own lives, while he provides clinical expertise in approaches that support mental health, addiction recovery, trauma processing, grief work, and overall flourishing. Together, he and his patients regularly revisit progress and adjust treatment to stay aligned with the patient’s chosen goals.

Linda Vance, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 30 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults in community mental health, crisis services, inpatient psychiatric settings, and for a Native American tribe. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Resources with a minor in Psychology from the University of Arizona and a Master of Arts from Azusa Pacific University. Linda is licensed in California, Arizona, and Texas and utilizes family systems, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, and integrative approaches, while also supporting clients who wish to incorporate spiritual or religious practices into treatment.

Linda values open communication and strives to create an empathetic, supportive environment where clients feel safe, heard, and understood. Her approach is grounded in compassion, creative engagement, and intuitive insight. She draws from a variety of therapeutic tools to help clients gain clarity, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful personal growth and lasting change.

Linda begins by developing a thorough understanding of each client’s history, current concerns, and reasons for seeking therapy. Together, she and her clients identify goals and desired changes, creating a personalized treatment approach that supports their unique needs, strengths, and path forward.

Brandi Cihlar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with more than 18 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling from George Washington University and has worked with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, and relationship challenges.

Brandi believes each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can support healing and growth. She creates a safe, supportive space where patients can openly explore thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each patient’s unique goals and needs.

Brandi uses a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches depending on what works best for each individual. She helps patients identify patterns, gain insight, and develop practical strategies to improve well-being while supporting them through life transitions, trauma, addiction, stress, and relationship concerns.

Elizabeth L. Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and California and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University. A trauma-informed clinician, Elizabeth has experience in outpatient, intensive outpatient, addiction recovery, and telehealth settings. She specializes in substance use treatment, relapse prevention, codependency, family-of-origin trauma, relationship patterns tied to addiction, and supports adults, adolescents, families, veterans, active-duty service members, and law enforcement personnel.

Elizabeth takes a strengths-based, collaborative approach that helps patients recognize their resilience and build on their existing strengths. She creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where patients feel respected and empowered. She values transparency, shared decision-making, and clear goals, while integrating trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care to help patients build self-worth, accountability, confidence, and lasting change.

Elizabeth begins by learning each patient’s history, strengths, concerns, and goals. She develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and pace. Her sessions may include CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, grounding techniques, and recovery-focused strategies. She regularly evaluates progress and adjusts treatment to help patients build resilience, confidence, and meaningful growth.

Venus Tombakoglu, MBA, MS, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor who provides therapy in English, Farsi, and Turkish. She specializes in anxiety, life transitions, emotional wellness, and cultural identity concerns. Venus uses CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and compassionate client-centered care to support individuals in building confidence, resilience, and healthier coping skills.

Venus creates a supportive and compassionate environment where patients can feel heard and understood. She values collaboration and tailors care to each individual’s needs, helping patients develop practical tools for managing emotions, stress, and life challenges.

Venus uses an integrative approach that combines evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness with client-centered care. She works with patients to identify goals, strengthen coping strategies, and foster emotional wellness and personal growth.

Miracle Wagner, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience providing care in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. She has supported diverse populations and volunteered with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, offering crisis intervention and emotional support. Her background includes helping individuals navigate trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation.

Miracle creates a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. She emphasizes authenticity, empathy, and strong therapeutic relationships while using a collaborative approach to healing and goal-setting. She can incorporate faith-based principles when desired and encourages growth, accountability, and self-awareness at each client’s pace.

Miracle begins with a comprehensive intake to understand each client’s history, concerns, and goals. She collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans and uses evidence-based approaches to support emotional healing, behavior change, and coping skills. She regularly reviews progress and encourages applying learned skills outside of sessions to promote long-term success.

Lisa Casperson, LCSW, LAC, earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida and her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, graduating magna cum laude and receiving Outstanding Student recognition. She completed over 5,000 clinical hours and advanced training to earn her Licensed Addictions Counselor credential in Colorado, along with postgraduate training in Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry approach. Her experience spans detox, inpatient mental health, corrections, eating disorder treatment, residential care, and private practice.

Lisa uses a compassionate, trauma-informed, bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach that helps clients understand patterns without shame or blame. She integrates neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, somatic work, and humanistic therapies to support healing and self-awareness. She believes therapy is an opportunity for meaningful change, authenticity, and deeper connection with oneself and others.

Lisa provides a collaborative, grounded environment where clients feel emotionally safe and supported at their own pace. She develops individualized SMART treatment goals while helping clients recognize their strengths, build emotional regulation skills, and cultivate self-compassion to create lasting change.

Banti Zehyoue, LCSW, has experience practicing in outpatient settings—including school-based, hospital, community-based, and crisis response—as well as inpatient environments focused on assessment and triage. Banti earned a Doctorate in International Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University, a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern University. Banti is also a certified School Social Worker.

Banti is known for building strong rapport through a flexible, approachable demeanor. Banti values open communication and prioritizes active listening to understand each patient’s needs. With a collaborative mindset, Banti works closely with patients to establish clear, achievable goals, using person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques to support symptom reduction.

Banti begins by reviewing available records to better understand each patient’s history. In initial sessions, Banti assesses strengths, areas of concern, and potential risks while helping patients develop SMART goals. From there, Banti creates individualized treatment plans through a collaborative process that incorporates patient input as a central component of care.

Andrea Bice, LICSW, has 15 years of experience practicing in schools, hospitals, and community settings. She earned her MSW from the University of Washington and is licensed in WA, AK, OR, CA, MT, TX, and ID. Andrea works with a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, and ASD.

Andrea creates a warm, supportive, and solution-oriented environment where patients feel empowered and respected. She values helping patients recognize their own strengths and capabilities while building confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges. Andrea believes in meeting each patient where they are and supporting them in the present moment.

Andrea begins by creating a safe and comfortable space where patients can build an authentic connection and feel seen and validated. She takes a collaborative approach to developing goals that address what brought patients to therapy and what they hope to achieve together. Andrea maintains open, honest communication while providing support and encouragement for growth throughout the therapeutic process.

Vivia Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Albany State University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. She enjoys helping people achieve their therapy goals using a holistic approach to therapy.

Vivia is an authentic, down-to-earth therapist who is ambitious, passionate, caring, and intentional about her clients’ healing. She strives to create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel heard and respected.

Vivia uses a holistic approach to support clients in working toward their goals and blossoming into the person they desire to be, tailoring care to each individual’s needs and focusing on intentional healing and growth.

Danielle Jackson-Stevenson, LCSW, is grounded in a strong spiritual foundation and values authenticity, kindness, and purposeful living. Family is central to her life, and she brings gratitude and compassion into her work with clients of all ages, cultures, and life experiences. Danielle earned her Master of Social Work from Southern University and obtained clinical licensure in 2017. She is licensed in Texas, Virginia, Maryland, and New Mexico.

Danielle meets clients where they are while building meaningful rapport and fostering a supportive therapeutic environment. She focuses on empowering clients, strengthening positive self-regard, and encouraging emotional and physical wellness. Through open communication, Danielle strives to ensure clients feel seen, heard, respected, and supported throughout their care.

Danielle takes time to thoroughly understand each client’s history before the initial appointment. As therapy progresses, she works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, understand their perspectives, and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with their personal needs and wellness goals.

Kenneth Freeman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with experience providing care across telehealth, community health systems, family healing centers, and correctional facilities. He earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Vermont University and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. He holds active licensure as an LMHC in Indiana and as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Minnesota and Texas.

Kenneth’s personal and professional motto is helping people recognize the importance of mental wellness through warmth, acceptance, and empathy. He creates a safe, supportive space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered. He values open communication and works collaboratively with adults, children, and families navigating life transitions, offering compassionate, nonjudgmental care focused on emotional well-being.

Kenneth begins with a thorough diagnostic assessment to understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. He then partners with patients to create individualized treatment plans tailored to their needs. Using a recovery-based approach, he incorporates supportive psychotherapy, symptom management, and ongoing evaluation to support long-term progress and help patients become their best selves.

LuGina Dumas, LCMHC, NCC, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience across private practice, clinical, and school settings. She works with children, adolescents, and adults addressing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship concerns. LuGina is known for her empathetic, encouraging, and genuine approach, and believes each person is the expert of their own life with the capacity for meaningful change.

LuGina fosters a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and heard. She believes you already possess the tools for growth and works collaboratively to help you navigate life’s transitions. Through tailored sessions, she aims to build confidence, resilience, and practical skills so you can manage challenges and move toward inner peace.

LuGina begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment to understand your background, concerns, and goals. Together, you will develop a personalized treatment plan using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused strategies. Sessions emphasize symptom reduction, strengthening coping skills, and setting meaningful, attainable goals.

Cynthia Bracamontes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. She has worked in telehealth private practice, outpatient community mental health, and integrated care settings. Cynthia specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum parenting, relationships, and co-occurring disorders. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and provides culturally responsive care. She holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cal State Fullerton. She is certified in PCIT and SFBT and trained in CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Cynthia creates a space where patients feel heard, supported, and never judged. She meets patients where they are and collaborates with them to set meaningful, realistic goals. Her approach is both supportive and active, helping patients feel better while building practical tools for daily life. She integrates CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic techniques based on each patient’s needs. Many patients report feeling more hopeful, understood, and empowered in their work with her.

Cynthia begins by understanding each patient’s story, including their challenges, strengths, and goals. Together, they develop a personalized treatment plan aligned with what matters most to the patient. Sessions may include skill-building, emotional processing, mindfulness practices, and insight-oriented work. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support meaningful, self-directed change. Progress is reviewed regularly, with adjustments as needed, and she offers flexible telehealth sessions for accessibility and consistency.

Karen Vigeland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work. She has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting individuals with a range of mental health needs across different levels of care.

Karen values open communication and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. She works closely with clients to build insight, develop coping skills, and reach personal goals. She prioritizes creating a trusting environment where individuals feel safe to openly share their experiences.

Karen begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand each patient’s background, concerns, and goals. She partners with clients to set realistic objectives and develop a strengths-based treatment plan. Ongoing sessions focus on building coping skills, increasing insight, and tracking progress in a supportive, flexible way.

Richelle Smallwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience providing mental health services across outpatient and school-based settings, along with more than 6 years of telehealth experience. She earned her Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and her Bachelor of Social Work from Elizabeth City State University. Her diverse background supports individuals across various life stages and environments.

Richelle approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership focused on accountability and progress. She often incorporates between-session activities to reinforce growth and goal alignment. She serves as a guide, using evidence-based practices, skill-building exercises, psychoeducation, and practical strategies to support overall well-being.

Richelle emphasizes that clients are in the driver’s seat of therapy. She encourages open communication and invites feedback to ensure the approach remains effective. She supports clients in staying aligned with their goals, coming to sessions with intention, and making meaningful, sustainable progress.

Christopher Robinson, LCSW, is a dual-licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of experience providing psychotherapy across outpatient, inpatient, and substance use treatment settings. He currently offers telehealth therapy to adults with anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions. Christopher is trained in CBT, solution-focused therapy, and DBT-informed care, and emphasizes evidence-based, flexible treatment.

Christopher takes a collaborative, goal-oriented approach, partnering with patients to define meaningful goals. He creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical, skills-based strategies. He values consistency, accountability, and measurable progress while tailoring care to each individual, including those with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.

Christopher begins with a comprehensive intake to understand each patient’s history and goals. He develops individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches like CBT and solution-focused therapy. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and tracking progress, with regular adjustments and coordination of care when needed.

Shelby Combs, LCSW, has worked in outpatient group and individual therapy settings since 2018, supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she also obtained a certification in Trauma Treatment.

Shelby values meeting patients where they are, actively listening, and respecting each person’s autonomy and right to make their own choices. She approaches care with empathy and positive regard, working collaboratively to build self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop integrative, person-centered strategies tailored to each individual.

Shelby begins by building rapport through open conversation, exploring a patient’s history, presenting concerns, family background, and past treatment experiences. She uses a person-centered planning approach to identify strengths and barriers, creating measurable and realistic goals. She also invites patients to share their expectations and vision for their future to guide treatment.

Lia Watson, LPC-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 10 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She earned her Master’s in Counseling Education with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Sam Houston State University. Lia has worked across nonprofit, psychiatric hospital, and private practice settings, and is licensed in Texas, Louisiana, and Washington. She specializes in communication, self-awareness, relationship dynamics, and stress management, with a focus on supporting women and professionals in demanding roles.

Lia creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be open and honest. She approaches therapy as a collaborative, practical, and empowering process. Known for her warm, relatable, and direct style, she helps clients understand emotional patterns, strengthen boundaries, and improve communication while working toward meaningful, lasting change.

Lia begins by understanding each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. She uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and strengths-based techniques. Together with her clients, she develops realistic goals and practical tools to build emotional awareness, manage stress, and foster healthier relationship patterns over time.

Ana Gabriela "Gaby" Ortiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas with 10 years of experience supporting children, teens (6–17), and young adults (18–25) in educational and residential settings. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s in Counseling from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Gaby is passionate about helping young people navigate challenges and build resilience.

Gaby specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body image concerns, adjustment disorders, and trauma. She uses an integrative approach, blending CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, expressive arts, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. Her style is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, offering a safe space for self-exploration, along with psychoeducation and creative tools like music and art to support healing.

Gaby believes trust is the foundation of meaningful therapy. In the first session, she focuses on understanding each patient’s background, needs, and goals to ensure a good fit. Ongoing sessions are guided by the patient, allowing them to explore concerns at their own pace while she provides validation, insight, and support for informed, values-based decisions.

Anita Lynette Morrow, LCSW, has worked in mental health since 1995, supporting diverse populations including youth, survivors of domestic violence, adults with persistent mental illness, individuals in crisis, and couples. She holds certifications in trauma and grief and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work from Lamar University and the University of Alabama.

Anita takes a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach, tailoring care to each individual’s needs. She prioritizes open, transparent communication to build trust and partnership. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practices and integrates multiple perspectives, offering a structured yet flexible approach that evolves with each patient.

Anita begins by understanding each patient’s history, concerns, and goals to create a personalized plan. Sessions include reviewing recent symptoms, life experiences, and progress. She incorporates homework and educational materials to deepen understanding and equip patients with practical coping strategies.

Loni Nelson-Bounds is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has practiced in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She earned a Master’s degree in Psychology in 2016 and brings a well-rounded clinical perspective to her work. Loni is committed to supporting individuals through compassionate, patient-centered care that honors each person’s unique experiences and needs.

Loni values open communication and collaborates closely with patients to establish clear, attainable treatment goals. She prioritizes creating an open, safe, and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to actively participate in their care. Her approach is grounded in trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Loni begins by thoroughly listening during the initial session to understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. From there, she develops individualized treatment plans that align with the patient’s needs, values, and personal objectives, adjusting the approach as progress is made.

Deborah Columbro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. She works with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, sexual abuse, co-dependency, and addictive disorders. Deborah brings a compassionate, person-centered perspective to her work.

Deborah creates a warm, supportive, and open-minded environment where patients feel safe to share. She emphasizes genuineness, non-judgmental acceptance, and empathy, helping individuals feel understood and respected throughout their therapeutic journey.

Deborah collaborates with patients to explore their experiences, build insight, and develop coping strategies that foster healing, growth, and resilience.

Heather Watson, LMHC, LPC, earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from South University in Savannah, GA. She is licensed in Florida, Georgia, and Texas, with experience across nonprofit, inpatient, and outpatient settings. She began in foster care and adoption services, later working inpatient with diverse age groups, and in community mental health supporting adults with severe mental illness and trauma. She also managed an outpatient clinic, leading multidisciplinary teams.

Heather Watson creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and validated. She values open communication, encourages self-awareness, and helps clients build on their strengths. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, with clear, goal-oriented treatment plans and measurable outcomes to support meaningful progress.

Heather Watson begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand history, concerns, and goals. She collaborates with clients to develop personalized treatment plans and teaches practical skills for lasting change. Her integrative approach incorporates CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques.

Kimberly Averett, LCSW, brings 25 years of experience as a social worker, including 12 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked in private practice, inpatient and home hospice, substance use treatment centers, and hospital settings. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Southern University at New Orleans and holds licenses in Texas, Mississippi, and California.

Kimberly Averett values open communication and strives to build strong, trusting connections with her patients. She fosters a warm, supportive, and accepting environment where individuals feel safe to share their experiences and work toward meaningful change.

Kimberly Averett begins care with a comprehensive psychosocial assessment, meeting patients where they are. She collaborates closely with each individual to develop personalized treatment goals that align with their needs and support progress over time.

Carolina Leon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She has experience providing care in home, school, and virtual settings, and completed clinical training under supervision at a training clinic at Barry University. Carolina earned a dual Master’s degree in Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapy from Barry University.

Carolina Leon is committed to open communication and works collaboratively with clients to establish clear, meaningful treatment goals. She creates a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and respected throughout their therapeutic journey.

Carolina begins by developing a comprehensive understanding of each client’s story, concerns, and goals during the initial session. She uses a collaborative approach to create personalized treatment plans that align with client goals while maintaining a culturally humble perspective that honors each person’s background and experiences.

Clare Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over nine years of experience across telehealth, outpatient, school-based, and integrated care settings. She is licensed in Texas and Washington and is a National Certified Counselor. Clare holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University. She uses evidence-based approaches such as CBT, trauma-informed care, and measurement-based treatment, with special interests in relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and spirituality. As an ordained minister, she thoughtfully supports clients exploring mental health and faith.

Clare Johnson creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can be fully themselves. Her approach is collaborative and practical, helping individuals understand patterns while building tools for daily life. She enjoys working with clients facing relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and questions about faith or identity. She is known for holding space for both emotional healing and deeper reflection on values and meaning.

Clare begins with an initial session to understand each client’s story, challenges, and goals. Together, they develop a personalized plan using approaches like CBT and trauma-informed care. Sessions focus on insight, coping strategies, and healthier relationship patterns. When meaningful, she incorporates spirituality or faith exploration. Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with client goals.

Marla Monk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides mental health care in outpatient and telehealth settings. She works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and stress related to work and family. Marla integrates evidence-based approaches with practical tools to help clients apply insights beyond sessions.

Marla’s approach is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly share their experiences. Her style is warm and thoughtful, emphasizing both compassionate listening and practical strategies that promote meaningful change. She meets clients where they are and works together to identify clear goals aligned with their values and strengths.

In the first session, Marla explores each client’s story, current stressors, and goals for therapy. Together, they develop an individualized plan that may include skill-building, pattern recognition, and coping strategies, often with tools for use between sessions. She regularly checks in on progress and adjusts the approach to ensure therapy remains aligned with the client’s evolving needs.

Courtnei Powell, LPC, LMHC, has experience practicing in outpatient, school, and virtual settings. She earned her master’s degree from the TWU Counseling and Development Program and has worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor serving adults, teens, and children. Courtnei also has a background as a Special Education Teacher for both elementary and high school students.

Courtnei cultivates a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and safe to explore their experiences. She values open communication and collaborates with clients to establish manageable steps toward meaningful, long-term goals.

Courtnei dedicates the initial session to gaining a thorough understanding of each client’s history, concerns, and goals. From there, she develops customized treatment strategies aligned with what clients want to achieve, ensuring care is both personalized and practical.

Sydney Salavec, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting people through overwhelming and uncertain moments. She has worked in hospitals, crisis services, correctional mental health programs, and community treatment centers. Sydney previously held leadership and clinical roles within the VA healthcare system, where she supervised social workers and helped strengthen mental health and suicide prevention services.

Sydney approaches therapy by meeting people where they are and creating a supportive, judgment-free space. She understands that seeking help can feel difficult and believes therapy should feel collaborative and genuine rather than overly clinical or intimidating. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and major life transitions.

Sydney focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship where patients feel comfortable being honest about their experiences. She works collaboratively with patients to explore challenges, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies that support greater balance and stability in daily life.

Ashlin Senegal, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana and Texas. She has experience working in schools, outpatient and inpatient behavioral health, hospice, and correctional settings. Ashlin provides supportive counseling for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. Before becoming a social worker, she was an elementary school teacher, giving her a strong understanding of child development and school systems. She earned her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Ashlin strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. She values building strong therapeutic relationships rooted in trust, collaboration, and respect. Her approach is compassionate yet structured, helping clients recognize their strengths while learning practical coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Drawing on experience across school, medical, and behavioral health settings, she supports individuals and families through a wide range of challenges.

Ashlin begins by learning about each client’s background, current concerns, and goals for therapy. She may use brief assessments or screening tools to better understand what a client is experiencing. Together, they develop a treatment plan focused on personal strengths and desired changes. Ashlin uses evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based techniques, regularly checking in on progress and adjusting the plan as needs evolve.

Nicole Groves, LPC, LMHC, earned a Bachelor of Science in English and Psychology from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. She spent five years as a K–12 English and Special Education teacher before transitioning to community mental health, serving children and adolescents across three East Texas counties. She later moved into private practice and now practices at Talkiatry. Nicole is trained in EMDR, somatic therapy, TF-CBT, and DBT, and is also a registered yoga teacher.

Nicole brings a direct, nonjudgmental, and holistic approach to therapy. She is caring and compassionate, creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their needs without fear or shame. She encourages each person to show up authentically, supporting them as they navigate complex emotions, relationships, and life transitions.

Nicole believes nothing in therapy is one size fits all. She partners with clients to identify strengths, address challenges, and build practical skills. Sessions focus on empowerment and actionable insights clients can use immediately. Progress is celebrated, and treatment evolves as clients grow and their needs change.

Erika Paz, LPC, LCDC, is a licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, practical therapy to individuals and families. She offers telehealth services in Texas, Maine, and Ohio, supporting adults, teens, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions.

Erika’s approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. She values creating a safe, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported, emphasizing partnership in therapy. She empowers clients with tools, strategies, and guidance to apply new skills in daily life.

Erika integrates evidence-based practices and behavioral approaches, often sharing worksheets, apps, and readings to support progress between sessions. Fluent in multiple languages, she tailors therapy to diverse backgrounds, helping clients build resilience and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Deborah Unger, LCSW, earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work and her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education/Psychology from Hofstra University. Her background in education and psychology informs her thoughtful, developmentally attuned clinical perspective.

Deborah’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She treats each individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a safe and supportive space for growth. She believes meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and empowered.

Deborah integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs. She collaborates with patients to develop personalized goals and practical strategies, supporting them as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Fanta Conde is a licensed doctoral-level Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience in behavioral health. She has provided psychotherapy and clinical leadership across outpatient, community mental health, and integrated care settings. She has supported diverse populations with complex mental health needs and has held leadership roles, including Director of Mental Health Programs, overseeing clinical operations and multidisciplinary teams. Her work is informed by systems-based, relational, and evidence-based therapies, allowing her to support individuals, couples, and families with diverse concerns.

Patients can expect a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic space where they feel respected, heard, and understood. Fanta provides high-quality, individualized care that is culturally responsive and inclusive. She balances compassion with clinical rigor, helping patients gain insight, build practical skills, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change aligned with their values and lived experiences.

Fanta begins by developing a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, relationships, strengths, and goals. Sessions are conversational, thoughtfully paced, and focused on both insight and practical strategies. Together, she and the patient collaborate on a personalized treatment plan using evidence-based approaches while remaining flexible, supportive, and responsive to evolving needs.

Tammi Schrager, LCSW, CCBT, is a bilingual (Spanish-fluent) therapist licensed in Texas and Illinois with over 20 years of experience. She earned her MSW from Loyola University Chicago and her BA in Human Services from Kendall College, receiving the Distinguished Student Award. She completed intensive Spanish language study in Mexico and Costa Rica. Her career spans Alzheimer’s care (Distinguished Service Award), Director of Social Services in skilled nursing, discharge coordination at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, police liaison and crisis responder, and community mental health serving diverse and underserved populations.

Tammi provides a safe, confidential, HIPAA-compliant space grounded in cultural humility and respect. She works with individuals, couples, and families facing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, mood disorders, and work or collegiate stress. Her style is collaborative, compassionate, and systems-oriented, integrating CBT, EFT, IFS, attachment work, and ABA. She values measurable progress and uses tools such as PHQ-9 and GAD-7 to guide care.

Tammi begins with a comprehensive assessment of personal, cultural, and environmental factors. She develops individualized, evidence-based treatment plans with clear goals and regular progress reviews. Sessions combine cognitive restructuring with skills training and mind-body techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation and paced breathing to reduce anxiety and trauma responses.

Brian F. Lann, MA, LPC, LPC-S, LAC, is a licensed mental health professional with over 23 years of experience across outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth settings. He specializes in substance use disorders and complex conditions including OCD, anxiety disorders, and Major Depression. Brian is trained in CBT, ERP, HRT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapies, and has completed extensive specialized training in evidence-based interventions for OCD and related disorders.

Brian provides a structured, compassionate, and collaborative approach to care. He believes in meeting patients where they are while offering practical tools that create meaningful change. He emphasizes accountability, skill-building, and measurable progress, particularly in treating addiction, OCD, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.

Brian begins with a comprehensive assessment to clarify goals and develop an individualized treatment plan. He integrates evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ERP, and trauma-focused therapies, with ongoing evaluation of progress. Treatment includes clear goal setting, skill practice between sessions, and coordinated care when appropriate.

Rebecca Scandell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, teens, couples, and families. She is licensed in 12 states and has worked across diverse clinical settings, delivering both in-person and telehealth care. Rebecca’s extensive experience reflects her longstanding commitment to accessible, high-quality behavioral health services.

Rebecca is open, approachable, supportive, caring, and empathetic. She creates a warm, welcoming environment where clients feel safe to talk things through at their own pace. She values trust, collaboration, and respect, and believes meaningful change begins with feeling heard and understood.

Rebecca begins with a comprehensive assessment that explores personal history, current concerns, and potential solutions. From there, she collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment goals and a practical plan tailored to their needs, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds.

Beverly Toussaint is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker actively licensed in the District of Columbia and Virginia. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from UMBC and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Beverly has over 15 years of independent clinical experience in the DMV, providing care in private practice, nonprofit, medical, federal, and military settings. Her background includes working with individuals, families, and military members, as well as offering clinical supervision, leadership support, and professional development services.

Beverly takes a collaborative and goal-focused approach to therapy. Sessions are centered on identifying personal goals and creating practical action steps to support meaningful change. She works alongside clients to help them build momentum in areas of concern while offering consistent guidance, encouragement, and accountability. Her priority is supporting each client’s individual goals and progress.

Beverly works with clients to identify needs, strengths, and motivation for change. She uses a variety of talk therapy approaches, including CBT, SFBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, to develop achievable treatment plans. Her style emphasizes motivation, accountability, and partnership, adapting support to meet each client’s unique needs.

Brian Sharp, LPC, has experience working with a diverse range of mental health concerns in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He works with individuals facing a variety of life challenges and is committed to supporting clients across different stages of their personal and emotional journeys.

Brian believes that all people have the desire and ability to grow and develop. He enjoys partnering with clients in their growth by creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic space where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered.

Brian draws from a broad range of therapeutic approaches and tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs. Together, he and his clients explore the sources of distress and identify meaningful solutions to promote insight, healing, and lasting change.

Elizabeth Vah, LCSW, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2008 with a master’s degree in clinical social work. She completed her internship at Seton Medical Center, gaining experience in the emergency room and specialty clinics. Elizabeth has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has training in DBT, CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and person-centered counseling.

Elizabeth takes a collaborative approach, partnering with patients to clarify goals and create a roadmap for growth. She has supported individuals from diverse backgrounds facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and severe mental illness. Her approach blends evidence-based therapies with individualized care, emphasizing a trusting, supportive relationship and a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

In the first session, Elizabeth creates a welcoming space to discuss challenges, goals, and personal history, reviewing confidentiality and treatment structure. Together, she and the patient develop a personalized plan. Ongoing sessions focus on exploring thoughts and feelings, identifying patterns, and practicing skills to support meaningful change, with regular goal review and reflection on progress.

Demetries North holds the position of Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience across mental health, substance use, and public health settings. He has worked extensively with adults, Veterans, justice-involved individuals, and underserved populations. Demetries currently serves in senior clinical leadership roles within community mental health and federal systems and has experience in outpatient, integrated primary care, forensic, and substance use treatment programs. He is a doctoral candidate in Health Administration with a focus on public health education and holds multiple state licenses, allowing him to provide care across several jurisdictions.

Demetries values collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect in the therapeutic relationship. He takes time to listen carefully and understand each client’s concerns without rushing or making assumptions. His approach is practical, structured, and supportive, with an emphasis on real-life progress. He works to create a calm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe discussing complex or sensitive issues, particularly when navigating stress, trauma, life transitions, or long-standing patterns.

Demetries begins with a thorough initial session focused on history, current concerns, strengths, and goals. He uses evidence-based assessment tools when appropriate and collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that evolve over time. Sessions emphasize skill-building, insight, accountability, and measurable progress, with regular goal reviews and coordination of care as needed.

Anne Marko, LPC, LCMHC, brings over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and behavioral health leadership across outpatient, residential, and integrated care settings. She has significant experience supporting adolescents and adults with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions, and complex stressors. Anne values ethical, high-quality care and creates a space where patients feel safe, heard, and understood.

Anne strives to foster a warm, collaborative environment grounded in trust and transparency. She meets patients with curiosity and empathy, using a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach. Known for being calm, supportive, and relatable, she thoughtfully incorporates humor and prioritizes open communication to ensure patients feel genuinely supported throughout therapy.

Anne begins by building a strong therapeutic alliance, exploring patients’ histories, concerns, and goals. She develops individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s values and needs. Experienced in telehealth and in-person care, she emphasizes insight, emotional safety, and practical tools, regularly checking in and adjusting plans to promote long-term growth, resilience, and empowerment.

With over two decades in the counseling field, Greta Hicks-Brooks, LPC, is a seasoned and devoted professional at Talkiatry. Earned her most recent licensure credential, and the one recognized in California is Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Her background includes roles as a Special Education Teacher, Psychology Instructor, Executive Director, Lead Therapist at an outpatient drug treatment facility, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and Disability Services Counselor.

Greta holds a BA in Psychology from Tuskegee University, an MS in Counseling & Human Development from Troy University, and an MEd in Rehabilitation Counseling from Auburn University. She is licensed in Texas, Colorado, California, and Arizona, and is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

Highly structured yet comical, Greta creates a nonjudgmental environment where patients feel comfortable being themselves. Each month, she helps patients set three short-term goals, reflect on accomplishments, and note things they are grateful for—supporting growth, self-awareness, and emotional balance.

During the first session, Greta discusses the reasons for seeking therapy, preferred treatment approaches, and session frequency. She provides homework and clear follow-up focus points, drawing from Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused therapies. Greta meets clients where they are, fully committed to guiding those ready to make meaningful, lasting change.

Amanda Bevan is a licensed therapist with five years of experience working with adults. She holds a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and is licensed as an LISW-S in Ohio and an LCSW in Maine and Virginia. Amanda has experience treating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, and self-esteem, and has worked primarily with adults in community mental health, healthcare, and outpatient substance use and mental health settings. Her clinical work draws from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based therapy, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based care.

Amanda brings a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental style to therapy. She believes treatment should be personalized, goal-focused, holistic, and centered on each individual’s unique needs. She prioritizes creating a safe and supportive space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.

Amanda begins with a comprehensive initial session to understand each person’s concerns, history, and goals. She partners with patients to develop individualized treatment plans and uses ongoing sessions to build skills, deepen insight, and track progress. Treatment is regularly reviewed and adjusted as needs and goals evolve.

January Webb is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a combat Veteran with 10 years of service in the United States Army. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Education with a certification in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. January brings over 15 years of experience in the social service field, including 10 years working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.

January strives to create an open, honest, and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. She values collaboration and encourages meaningful dialogue that helps clients explore thought-provoking challenges and consider positive changes. Her approach is grounded in compassion, trust, and empowerment.

January begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, concerns, and personal goals. She collaborates with clients to develop a thoughtful treatment plan with realistic, attainable objectives. While therapy may involve difficult emotional and trauma-related work, January emphasizes that the process can lead to greater self-understanding and practical tools for long-term growth.

Kia Morgan, LCSW, earned social work degrees from the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina and has over 15 years of experience in the mental health field across inpatient and outpatient settings. Kia utilizes evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to support patients in achieving meaningful and lasting change.

Kia values an in-depth exploration of each patient’s background and personal history to identify root concerns and establish specific, person-centered treatment goals. She fosters a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and safe. Kia provides thoughtful feedback to help patients discover their own solutions and offers education about diagnoses to empower patients to better understand and manage daily symptoms.

Kia begins care with a comprehensive assessment that explores a patient’s history, current concerns, strengths, and goals. In collaboration with the patient, she develops an individualized treatment plan that aligns with the patient’s needs and priorities, adapting the approach as progress is made.

LaTia Green, LPC, LMHC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient, community-based, and addiction residential treatment settings. Her clinical focus includes grief and loss, anxiety, depression, substance use and recovery, life transitions, relational distress, and chronic stressors. LaTia is an integrative, client-centered, trauma-informed clinician and LPC-Supervisor who also provides supervision to LPC-Associates.

LaTia offers a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. She values collaboration and open communication, helping clients build self-compassion, confidence, and healthier boundaries. Her approach is both empathetic and goal-oriented, meeting clients where they are while supporting meaningful and sustainable change.

LaTia begins by developing a clear understanding of each client’s history, current concerns, strengths, and goals. Together, she and the client create individualized treatment goals aligned with the client’s values, recovery needs, and life circumstances. Sessions are flexible and adaptive, with regular check-ins to assess progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Jodie Gardner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and California. She works with individuals, couples, and families ages 12 and older and has clinical experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and life transitions. Jodie is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and has extensive experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and identities, including providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals, those in non-traditional or complex relationships, and individuals navigating mood disorders, caregiver stress, and intimacy concerns.

Jodie believes every person has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership grounded in open communication and mutual respect. Jodie creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions at their own pace, using thoughtful questions to help clients uncover insight, strengths, and meaningful solutions.

In the first session, Jodie invites clients to share their story and what brings them to therapy. Together, they identify goals and begin developing a personalized roadmap for treatment. Her approach integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT with trauma-informed care and mindfulness to support lasting growth and change.

Rhea Kisling, LPC, LCMHC, LMHC, CPCS, brings more than 20 years of experience to her work as a therapist. She has served in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, hospital, and community mental health settings, as well as leadership roles such as managing the social services department at a crisis stabilization facility. Rhea earned her MS in Clinical/Counseling Psychology and Ed.S. in School Psychology from Valdosta State University, and a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Loyola University in New Orleans. Licensed in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and South Carolina, she is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Rhea understands that beginning counseling can feel intimidating and strives to create a safe, welcoming environment where therapy moves at the patient’s pace. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating elements of Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused approaches, Strength-Based methods, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Drawing on her multicultural background, she respects and honors each individual’s unique experiences and cultures. She believes no concern is too large or too small to address in therapy and emphasizes collaboration at every stage.

Rhea views the first appointment as a chance to build trust, explore how she and the patient can work together, and establish goals for therapy. She provides a clear framework for what to expect, welcomes questions, and encourages open communication throughout the process. Understanding that sharing personal history can be difficult, she is committed to moving at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive for each patient.

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Richard Chase is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S), Board Certified through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development.

For over 10 years, Richard has provided a safe, welcoming space to help clients address a wide range of mental health challenges. He views therapy as a journey of personal discovery and is passionate about guiding individuals through life’s difficulties. His approach integrates evidence-based methods to tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs and preferences.

In sessions, Richard focuses on fully understanding the concerns a patient is experiencing before collaborating to create a personalized treatment plan. Together, they work toward building confidence, managing difficult emotions, and creating meaningful change that supports a more balanced, hopeful, and fulfilling life.

Mariechia Palmer, PhD, LMFT, LPC, LADC, is a dedicated clinician committed to empowering individuals and families through compassionate, insight-driven care. She is also licensed in Texas as a Marriage and Family Therapist, allowing her to support a broad and diverse community. Her work reflects a lifelong calling to help heal broken homes, relationships, and hearts.

Dr. Palmer believes meaningful change comes from understanding how past pain shapes present patterns. She creates a supportive space where patients feel safe to explore their experiences, uncover the origins of their struggles, and develop a deeper awareness of themselves. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine partnership.

Her process centers on helping patients retrace the wounds of their past so they can heal their present. Dr. Palmer guides individuals and couples through structured self-exploration, reframing old narratives, and identifying the tools needed for long-term growth. Her goal is to build resilience, clarity, and lasting emotional well-being.

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Ronda T. Alaniz, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience providing therapy and case management for children, adolescents, and adults. She currently serves as a Remote Therapist with Hazel Health Services, conducting evaluations and offering evidence-based counseling for clients ages 4–25. With over nine years as a School Mental Health Counselor at Edgewood ISD, Ronda developed and implemented individual and group counseling programs for PK–12 students. She also brings valuable leadership experience as a former Program Director and Case Manager in nonprofit and social service settings. Ronda earned her Master of Arts in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University.

Ronda creates a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard and respected. She values open communication and works closely with clients to establish meaningful, achievable goals. Her approach integrates evidence-based methods tailored to each client’s developmental stage and individual needs. Ronda empowers clients through education, self-awareness, and practical coping skills, fostering growth, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Ronda begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand each client’s history, strengths, and challenges. She then collaborates on a personalized treatment plan centered on the client’s goals and progress. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, Ronda ensures care remains effective and responsive. Her sessions emphasize emotional regulation, skill-building, and positive self-talk to promote lasting well-being.

Katherine Strasburger, LCSW, grew up in Colorado and moved to Waco in 2013 to attend Baylor University, where she later earned her MSW. She has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents ages 4–19, as well as their caregivers, across juvenile detention, PK–12 schools, and homeless outreach. She is completing full EMDR training and holds ADHD certification. Kat enjoys integrating nutrition-focused psychoeducation and creative expression through play and art-based strategies. She is also training her dog, Odin, for Therapy Dog certification.

Kat recognizes the stigma surrounding mental health and views seeking therapy as an act of resilience. She creates a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental space where clients can be themselves. She values autonomy, supports increased self-awareness, and genuinely celebrates each client’s progress and healing.

Kat begins by building rapport and gaining a thorough understanding of each client’s history, concerns, and goals. She collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans that reflect their needs and priorities. She feels honored to walk alongside clients as they grow, heal, and build skills for lasting well-being.

Natalie Noyes, LPC, had a successful legal career before returning to school to earn their Master’s in Counseling from Northwestern University. They have experience working with teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community, bringing a diverse and inclusive perspective to their practice.

Natalie creates a nonjudgmental and realistic environment for patients to explore their needs and growth. All identities are respected and honored in the therapeutic relationship. Patients can expect support, understanding, and collaboration as they work toward meaningful change.

Natalie uses a patient-centered approach, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship and aligning treatment plans with patient goals. Initial sessions focus on building rapport and gathering background information. Subsequent sessions are tailored to advancing goals and fostering personal growth.

Dawn Parks, LMHC, has worked in hospitals, forensics, community clinics, private practice, and research with Harvard Medical School, where she served as project director for a two-year addictions study for couples. She holds an undergraduate degree in exercise physiology, a master’s in clinical psychology, and a PhD in psychology. Dawn is a HeartMath practitioner with certifications in clinical stress, anxiety, and self-regulation treatment, as well as trauma-sensitive interventions. She also holds advanced certifications in addictions and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and has extensive training in trauma work, couples therapy, nutrition for mental health, and healthy lifestyle development.

Dawn values open communication and works with patients to set clear treatment goals. She creates a warm, supportive environment where patients feel heard and respected. She emphasizes the mind-body connection, encouraging movement toward health from both perspectives, and meets patients where they are, providing a non-judgmental, trusting space conducive to growth.

She begins by thoroughly understanding each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. Dawn develops individualized treatment plans aligned with patient objectives. Using a collaborative approach, she matches interventions to each client’s needs, fostering teamwork and supporting patients in achieving sustainable progress.

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Rutanya Simon, LCSW, earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and has over eleven years of experience supporting children, families, and couples. She has worked with the courts, including mental health and substance abuse programs, and with families involved in child protective and adoption services. Rutanya integrates Gottman techniques to strengthen communication between couples and applies family systems theory to help families identify and improve maladaptive patterns and behaviors.

Rutanya is a solution-focused therapist who has worked with diverse populations throughout her career. She provides insight from a non-biased and compassionate perspective, helping clients create practical solutions for life transitions and personal healing. Her approach encourages introspection and self-compassion, empowering clients to focus on what is within their control while fostering growth and resilience.

In the initial session, Rutanya works to build rapport and trust while gaining a clear understanding of each client’s needs. She collaborates with clients to identify small, achievable steps toward their goals and uses these to guide the development of individualized treatment plans that promote meaningful progress and lasting change.

Quentina Farrell, LCSW, has extensive experience working with adults in inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use settings, as well as in residential treatment for eating disorders. She earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Augusta University and her Master’s in Social Work from Barry University.

Quentina creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment where patients are heard and validated, without needing to apologize for their pain or emotions. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative: you actively work together to achieve your mental health goals, with progress reflecting the effort you put in.

She begins by understanding your personal history to see how past experiences shape current behaviors and perspectives. Initial sessions focus on setting goals and identifying obstacles, followed by working together to overcome challenges and achieve those goals. This space encourages patients to express themselves authentically.

Abigail Skinner, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over five years of psychotherapy, behavioral health integration, and program leadership experience in medical and community-based settings. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Touro College and completed Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) at Columbia University. Abigail has specialized training in LGBTQ+ mental healthcare through Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, post-graduate training in relational psychoanalysis from The Stephen Mitchell Institute of Relational Studies, and advanced certification as a Behavioral Health Integration Specialist.

Abigail’s style is thoughtful and relational, emphasizing curiosity, trust, and authenticity. She believes each person’s story matters and works collaboratively to understand patterns, relationships, and strengths that can foster lasting change. Patients can expect a warm, supportive environment that balances compassion with structure—helping individuals explore challenges, identify meaningful goals, build self-awareness, and develop skills that support long-term emotional well-being.

Abigail begins treatment by building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in respect and trust. During initial sessions, she takes time to understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals, then develops a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique values and needs. She integrates evidence-based practices with a relational, trauma-informed approach, using behavioral health strategies, psychoeducation, and supportive interventions. Abigail emphasizes open communication, regular check-ins, and ongoing review of progress to ensure care remains adaptive, collaborative, and effective.

Irene Rodriguez, LPC, has over six years of experience as a therapist in outpatient settings and has also worked as a high school counselor. She has supported adults from diverse backgrounds and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Irene earned her Master’s in Education with a counseling certification from the University of Texas at El Paso and completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Walden University, including internships at Texas Tech University Health Science Center and Ben Archer Clinic.

Irene values open communication and clarity, ensuring clients know what to expect in each session. She creates a welcoming, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and heard. She uses an eclectic approach, drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic techniques, tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs.

In the initial session, Irene discusses the client’s background, concerns, and goals. She collaborates with clients to develop and adjust treatment plans, blending their personal insights with her clinical expertise. Her approach emphasizes partnership, practical tools, and ongoing support to help clients achieve meaningful growth.

Lisa Mazzotti is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addiction Professional in Florida. She earned her bachelor’s in Psychology and a master’s in Human Development Counseling from the University of Illinois. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, she has worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults in individual, couple, family, and group settings. Lisa also served as an adjunct professor, teaching psychology and sociology courses for over a decade in high schools, colleges, and correctional facilities. Her extensive background includes treating addictions, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, self-harm, and eating disorders.

Lisa meets each person where they are, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and respected. She emphasizes open communication, collaboration, and mutual trust, encouraging patients to share what feels most comfortable and meaningful to them. Lisa’s goal is to empower clients to identify and pursue their personal goals at their own pace, fostering lasting growth. She brings compassion, positivity, experience, and humor to her sessions, reminding patients that change begins with understanding and acceptance.

Lisa tailors her approach by exploring each patient’s history, strengths, and priorities to create an individualized treatment plan. Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, she adapts her methods to meet each client’s needs. Lisa has facilitated Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and inpatient group therapy for co-occurring disorders. She supports clients with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, self-harm, abuse, and both physical and psychological addictions.

Monique Randle, LCSW, has been a licensed mental health therapist since 2009. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and holds a certification in sex therapy from the Sexual Health Alliance. Monique has training in trauma and couples therapy, including EMDR, TFCBT, PACT, Gottman, Prepare/Enrich, and SYMBIS. She has experience in outpatient and private practice settings, as well as supervising MSW interns and LCSW candidates.

Monique creates a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space for clients to be their whole selves. She values honesty, collaboration, and open communication, blending evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and narrative therapy with relational and mindfulness techniques. Her work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. She helps clients build emotional awareness, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-compassion, addressing both the “why” behind patterns and practical tools for change.

Monique begins by exploring each client’s story, history, and goals. Together, they create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, regularly adjusting as needed. Sessions are collaborative, providing insight, practical tools, and emotional support to apply in real life. Progress is measured not only by symptom reduction but by increased self-awareness, emotional stability, and confidence in navigating challenges.

Helmi Henkin, LCSW, graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and French and earned her Master of Social Work from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. She brings 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in residential and outpatient facilities, schools, and private practice.

Helmi is a proud member of the LGBTQ community and prioritizes a person-centered approach to care. She values cultivating a safe and affirming environment for all patients, regardless of identity. Her primary therapeutic approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which guides her collaborative and compassionate work with clients.

During the first session, Helmi conducts an intake to understand each patient’s background, concerns, and goals. She develops treatment plans collaboratively to ensure they are tailored and meaningful. Known for her empathy and use of humor, she builds rapport with patients while guiding them toward personal growth and well-being.

Stacy Brown, LPC, is licensed in Texas with 12 years of professional experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She has extensive background in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, and anger management. With over five years in Intensive Outpatient programs, she has led group, family, and individual sessions, while her 15 years as a high school counselor reflect her strong connection with young people. Stacy values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and is committed to tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s unique needs. She believes seeking help is a courageous step and is dedicated to empowering her clients in their journey toward a more fulfilling life.

During the first session, Stacy takes time to build rapport, introducing herself and creating space to understand each client’s goals. She works collaboratively to establish a clear path forward, focusing on practical therapy skills and strategies that align with each individual’s needs. Stacy especially enjoys working with young professionals in the early stages of their careers, who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about their future. She provides tools and guidance to help them gain clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Stacy often incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a structured approach designed to help clients manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build more meaningful lives. DBT emphasizes skill-building in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Stacy’s approach combines structure with empathy, offering patients the opportunity to practice new strategies in a supportive environment. Her goal is to help individuals gain insight, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and experience lasting growth.

Nadia Ramirez, LCSW, brings extensive experience practicing across residential, school, outpatient, correctional, and telehealth settings. She earned her Master’s degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana, Illinois, and Texas. Her diverse professional background allows her to connect with clients from various walks of life and tailor her support to meet their unique needs.

Nadia works collaboratively with clients to establish realistic and meaningful goals that promote growth and healing. She values a strengths-based approach, empowering clients to build on their existing skills and resilience. By focusing on each individual’s inherent strengths, she fosters a supportive and affirming environment where clients feel understood and encouraged to progress at their own pace.

Nadia begins treatment with a comprehensive intake assessment to understand a client’s history, concerns, and personal goals. She then partners with clients to create individualized treatment plans that reflect their priorities. As needs evolve, she adjusts strategies to ensure care remains relevant, effective, and responsive, always keeping collaboration at the core of the therapeutic process.

Kehinde Adelusi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience in both outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, including roles as a Behavioral Health Associate and Psychotherapist at a State University Counseling Center. They earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Albany State University and help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, anger management, and substance use toward healing and personal growth.

Kehinde creates a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood, and respected. They guide patients to gain insight through friendly conversation and reflective questioning, tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s unique personality and needs.

Kehinde uses active listening, empathy, and validation to understand a patient’s history, strengths, concerns, and desired outcomes. They work collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans that address specific goals and promote lasting growth.

Regina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across outpatient, group, individual, and family therapy settings. Regina is passionate about supporting clients of all ages in improving their mental health and building the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges.

Regina values creating a supportive and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable sharing openly and honestly. She understands that therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to explore their thoughts and experiences. Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, with a focus on ensuring that each session meets the client’s needs and goals.

Regina begins sessions by gaining an understanding of each client’s history and current concerns. Together, she and her clients establish weekly goals and create individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific struggles. Her process emphasizes collaboration, ongoing support, and practical strategies that can be applied both inside and outside of therapy to foster meaningful growth and resilience.

Robert Trujillo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, practicing since 2020. He brings diverse experience from working in jails, behavioral health hospitals, and private clinics, which allows him to understand and support clients from many different backgrounds. Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches, Robert tailors' treatment to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Robert creates a supportive and conversational environment where clients feel heard and respected. He strongly advocates for each client’s well-being and works to empower them to take control of their symptoms. Open communication is central to his approach, and he believes therapy is most effective when clients and counselor collaborate to set clear, achievable goals together.

In the first session, Robert introduces coping skills rooted in CBT to provide immediate support. He partners with clients to identify their concerns and build individualized treatment plans that fit their lives. Throughout therapy, he guides clients in restructuring unhelpful thoughts, balancing emotions with rationality, and practicing new skills. His ultimate goal is to equip clients with tools they can confidently use long after therapy ends.

Stephanie McGee, LCMHC, received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Medaille College in Buffalo, NY, in 2011. She has provided outpatient therapy across a variety of settings, including ACTT services, group therapy focused on substance use, and individual therapy. Stephanie is passionate about creating a safe, unbiased, and nonjudgmental space where patients feel seen, heard, and empowered. She believes that life’s challenges can shift our focus, and it is her privilege to provide support, encouragement, and practical tools to help patients navigate those moments.

Stephanie works with young adults and adults, offering encouragement, guidance, and tools to help patients reach their personal goals. She views therapy as a collaborative process and emphasizes building trust, honoring diverse perspectives, and ensuring patients feel comfortable. New patients can expect a compassionate space to share their stories, identify goals, and gain a clear sense of what therapy with her will feel like.

Stephanie tailors her approach to each individual, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, among other modalities. She balances directive strategies with exploratory work, adapting her methods based on what resonates with patients. Stephanie regularly checks in for feedback, ensuring therapy remains meaningful and aligned with each person’s goals. Above all, she strives to create a supportive, collaborative process where patients feel validated, respected, and empowered.

Komal Kishore, LCSW, has worked in hospice and hospital settings for over two years, bringing compassionate care to diverse populations. She has experience supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals experiencing houselessness. Komal earned her MSW from the University of Denver and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of New England.

Komal uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, tailoring each to the unique needs of her patients. She prioritizes finding the right fit for every individual and values open, honest communication. Her goal is to foster a warm, supportive environment where patients feel comfortable and understood, building a strong therapeutic relationship that promotes healing and growth.

Komal begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, life experiences, and the factors that have shaped them. She collaborates with clients to set meaningful goals and revisits these goals every three to four months to assess progress and adjust as needed. Treatment is individualized, with therapy plans developed to align closely with each patient’s objectives and overall well-being.

Nisha Saintelus Deratus, LPC, is a proud HBCU graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a Master’s in Counseling and over eight years of experience in the mental health field. She has provided care in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, partial and intensive outpatient programs, community mental health, and private telehealth practice. Nisha supports clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, life transitions, anger management, and relationship challenges.

Nisha offers a warm, approachable, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and supported. She believes in a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to identify the root of their struggles and develop a personalized plan for growth and healing. Her personable nature and tailored care help clients feel comfortable and empowered throughout the process.

In the first session, Nisha reviews teletherapy expectations and confidentiality, and conducts a psychosocial assessment to better understand your background and goals. Together, you’ll explore current challenges, create a vision for your future, and build a practical plan. Using CBT and ACT, she helps you develop tools and insights to apply between sessions for continued progress.

Angelique Umutesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in outpatient mental health, school-based settings, and crisis intervention. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is completing her Doctor of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, focusing on Military Behavioral Health. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist with additional training in grief, global mental health, and refugee trauma.

Therapy with Angelique is relational, grounded, and collaborative. She offers a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported—free from pressure to have it all figured out. She values transparency and cultural humility, bringing warmth, curiosity, and gentle honesty to each session. Whether facing trauma, loss, identity shifts, or faith questions, Angelique walks with clients as they reclaim their voice and story.

Angelique begins by building a strong foundation—exploring your history, goals, and values. She collaborates with clients to create personalized treatment plans, drawing from IFS, ACT, and narrative therapy through a trauma-informed lens. Integrating spiritual and cultural frameworks when relevant, she ensures therapy stays connected, meaningful, and sustainable throughout the journey.

Christy Caric-Ball, LPC, earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin and her MA in Clinical Psychology from The University of Texas Pan American. She has worked with underserved girls and women at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine and completed internships in diverse settings, including an intimate partner violence diversion court, a shelter for undocumented minors, and a behavioral health center. Her clinical interests include women’s health, LGBTQIA+ issues, teen adjustment counseling, and trauma-informed care.

Christy’s style is supportive and solution-focused, using evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She values empowering patients to focus on what they can change while letting go of what is beyond their control. Patients can expect to feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they work toward their wellness goals.

Christy begins by developing rapport and gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history. Together, they identify where the patient is now and where they want to be. She creates individualized treatment plans, revisiting and adjusting them as needed to align with evolving goals and promote lasting progress.

Ernest Smith, LPC, specializes in supporting adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults as they navigate grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, he creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals to explore their experiences and build the skills necessary for healing, growth, and resilience.

Ernest draws from a range of evidence-based modalities—including solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). He tailors each session to meet the unique needs of his clients, whether helping adolescents manage emotional regulation and identity development or supporting older adults in coping with grief and life changes.

Ernest provides trauma-informed care and recovery-focused strategies that foster emotional safety, self-awareness, and long-term well-being. His goal is to walk alongside each person with empathy, understanding, and practical tools that promote lasting change and inner strength.

Christine Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College. She is licensed in Arizona, Colorado, and Virginia. Christine is trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, play therapy, and holds certifications in life coaching and EAGALA. Her diverse experience includes roles as a primary, family, adventure, equine, crisis, and expressive arts therapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as private practice.

Christine is passionate about helping patients overcome life’s challenges by building on their strengths and developing healthy coping strategies. She brings a sensitive, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and genuine approach to therapy, creating a safe and accepting environment for growth and healing.

Christine tailors each session and treatment plan to a patient’s unique strengths and goals. Her respectful, empowering style integrates various therapeutic methods including solution-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, psychoeducation, IFS, and expressive arts to support personal growth and internal healing.

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James "Derek" Slover, LPC-S (but just call him Derek), has been practicing counseling since 2006. He has worked in a wide range of settings, including community clinics, hospitals, and telehealth- and now helps teens, parents, and adults navigate the challenges of anxiety, mood disorders, behavior issues, and more.

Derek's approach is collaborative, practical, and rooted in evidence-based care. He brings humor, clarity, and a no-nonsense style to counseling, believing that treatment should make sense and feel useful. You won't get psychobabble or a 47-slide PowerPoint presentation- just honest conversations, thoughtful listening, and tools that work. His clinical toolbox includes CBT, Parent Management Training, Exposure & Response Prevention, and other proven approaches tailored to each person's needs.

Counseling with Derek starts with a thorough assessment to understand what’s been getting in your way. From there, you’ll work together to set goals that reflect your values and priorities. Counseling typically moves through three phases: 1) building a strong therapeutic relationship, 2) doing the deep work of change, and 3) maintaining progress and preparing for graduation- because counseling should be a launchpad, not a lifelong subscription.

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Katrina Canady is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy from Chaminade University in Hawaii. She has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and provides therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. As an Army Brat, combat veteran, and retired military spouse, she brings a global perspective and deep understanding of diverse life experiences.

Katrina uses an eclectic communication style and therapeutic approach, tailoring sessions to each individual’s needs. She fosters a respectful, nonjudgmental environment and values collaborative communication to build trust, autonomy, and strong therapeutic rapport. Katrina believes therapy is a joint effort where clients are viewed as the experts of their lives, and success stems from shared commitment and courage.

Katrina begins with a thorough assessment to understand each patient’s background, needs, and goals. She encourages open dialogue, including between sessions, and ensures clients are actively involved in the treatment planning process. Her individualized plans are inclusive, goal-driven, and informed by training in evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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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Joni Courtney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides compassionate, individualized therapy to clients of all ages. Originally from Arizona, she holds a master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University and relocated to Texas three years ago. Her background includes experience as a clinical therapist and working with students experiencing homelessness in the school system. Joni creates a safe, supportive space for clients to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that foster healing and growth.

Joni believes therapy is a collaborative relationship rooted in trust, self-awareness, and growth. She values active listening, thoughtful questioning, and believes clients are the experts of their own lives. She partners with individuals to develop personalized treatment goals that align with their experiences and values, blending grace and accountability throughout the therapeutic process.

During the first session, Joni starts with brief introductions and explores the challenges the client is facing. Together, they develop goals and a treatment plan, which they continue to refine in follow-up sessions. Joni tailors her approach using techniques from multiple therapeutic models to best support each client’s unique journey.

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Renee is a licensed therapist in the states of Texas and Florida. She earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Renee brings 15 years of experience in the mental health field supporting adults, adolescents, and children across a diverse range of therapeutic needs in the private practice and school setting.

Renee is dedicated to helping clients navigate life's complexities with confidence and resilience. Renee provides a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their challenges and discover their inner strength.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Renee partners with clients to develop practical coping strategies, foster self-awareness, and build emotional resilience. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or life transitions, Renee is here to support your journey toward wellness. She believes in building on your existing strengths while developing new tools to help you thrive, not just survive.

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Brittiny enjoys helping patients reach their full potential and helping them navigate through life, especially during difficult times. Brittiny believes in achieving high-quality work as a therapist, which means meeting an individual where they are. This looks like listening to someone, without judgment, to understand/analyze their wants and needs. This also means understanding where they are on their journey and trying to find ways in which she can assist them in reaching their goals.

Brittiny's therapeutic focus includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Holistic Therapy, and Mindfulness. Brittiny utilizes a collaborative and holistic approach with patients.

She's here to meet you where you are in your journey and looks forward to helping you reach your goals.

In your first session together, you and Brittiny start by getting to know each other and getting some background information. You'll then discuss what brings you to therapy and your goals, which will help you and Brittiny create a treatment plan, customized for you. Depending on the client, she might assign homework in between session. Which can include worksheets, journaling exercises, a little research on different disorders, or self-help books to help you better recognize and manage your diagnosis. However, it is always up to the client.

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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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LaJoya McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience across outpatient, telehealth, and managed care settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions.

LaJoya is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard and empowered. Her treatment style is integrative and person-centered, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, supportive therapy, goal-oriented therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.

LaJoya helps clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns while developing practical tools for coping, healing, and growth. She believes in tailoring each treatment plan to the unique goals, strengths, and values of the individual, and takes pride in walking alongside her clients through life’s challenges with compassion and respect.

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Bobbie Anne is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience providing therapy and related services. She has worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, partial and intensive outpatient care, physician family practice and private practice. She works with clients affected by depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and relationship challenges. She has experience with individual, group and family therapy.

Bobbie Anne is passionate about helping people discover hope, develop resilience and increase self-awareness to promote healing. She emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy but integrates interventions from a variety of therapeutic approaches to allow for a treatment plan that will meet the unique needs of each specific client and help restore balance with a positive mindset for overall improved mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Bobbie Anne emphasizes an approach that is client-centered and strengths-based and promotes self-awareness. She seeks to create a warm and supportive environment where clients can establish unique and individualized goals toward healing. Bobbie Anne may utilize a range of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral strategies, solution-focused approaches, or person-centered counseling, depending on the client's individual needs.

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Chaniece Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist in Michigan (LCSW) and South Carolina (LISW-CP). Chaniece studied at the University of Michigan to obtain her B.A. in Gender and Health and her Master's degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. Chaniece has experience working with adolescents and adults in various practice settings including nonprofit organizations, community mental health, and outpatient agencies.

Chaniece specializes in working with individuals challenged with Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress, Relationship challenges, Life transitions, and Coping Skills.

As a therapist, Chaniece provides a personalized and evidence-based approach. She has experience utilizing Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Chaniece's approach is empowering, compassionate, collaborative, and solution focused. She will meet you where you are at and work with you at your pace.

Chaniece aims to help individuals gain a new perspective and lead them toward a future that fills them with hope and excitement!

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Courtney Flynn, LCSW, earned her Bachelor of Social Work in 2015 and Master of Social Work in 2017 from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. She has over a decade of experience practicing psychotherapy in the Northern Colorado region.

Courtney began her career in 2014, working with high-risk youth on parole in a residential treatment setting. In this role, she provided crisis intervention and therapeutic support to adolescents with complex trauma. In 2015, she served as a facilitator at a high school Wellness Center, supporting teens struggling with substance use, trauma, and mental health challenges by connecting them with individualized resources.

From 2017 to 2022, Courtney worked at Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center in Fort Collins as a care coordinator and behavioral health therapist. There, she provided a wide range of services, including crisis intervention, individual therapy, family and couples counseling, group therapy, trauma-focused care, and discharge planning for adolescents and adults in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

In 2022, Courtney shifted her focus to clients with substance use disorders. She joined Northpoint Recovery in Loveland, Colorado, where she served as a primary therapist for both adolescents and adults in intensive outpatient and inpatient programs, offering individual and group therapy.

In 2023, Courtney began working at The Redpoint Center in Fort Collins, an intensive outpatient program specializing in mental health and substance use treatment. There, she facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, helping clients explore and address the underlying causes of their behaviors in a safe, supportive, and authentic therapeutic environment.

Courtney is skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, recovery-oriented care, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). She has extensive experience working with individuals and families affected by trauma, and has successfully treated a variety of concerns, including mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Courtney takes a strengths-based approach with her clients, tailoring her methods to their unique needs and empowering them to create a life worth living.

Courtney's passion for this work is driven by a deep commitment to supporting her community and a genuine sense of empathy and compassion for others. Outside of her clinical work, she has been a professional dancer for over 15 years and has taught dance in her community for the past 12. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, listening to music, seeking new adventures, and being with her friends, family, and loved ones. Traveling is also one of her greatest joys when she's not working or dancing.

Courtney's approach to working with clients is rooted in meeting them where they are, respecting their autonomy, and empowering them to connect with both their past and present selves. She prioritizes building rapport and trust from the very first session, ensuring clear goals and objectives are established early on. Courtney brings a kind, compassionate, and positive attitude to each session, fostering a structured yet upbeat environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions freely.

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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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Rebecca Johnson, LCSW, is a dedicated mental health professional with experience in a variety of settings. With a MSW from Louisiana State University and licensure in multiple states, she brings a well-rounded, evidence-based approach to therapy.

Rebecca’s work spans multiple roles across in and outpatient settings, with a strong focus on individuals facing substance use, domestic violence, and co-occurring conditions. At Lower Key Medical Center, she served as an inpatient social worker and the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) coordinator, where she provided crisis intervention, therapy, and groups. In her role as IOP coordinator, she managed IOP tracks, ensuring patients receive comprehensive psychotherapeutic support via group and individual therapy.

Previously, her work at the Guidance/Care Center molded her expertise in crisis response, relapse prevention, and intensive therapeutic interventions, in various settings. Finally, her work as a Clinical Counselor at the Children’s Home Society, working closely with parents involved in the child welfare system, providing therapy and court-informed treatment recommendations further solidified this knowledge.

Rebecca uses a person-centered and eclectic style, modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness-based. She believes in tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs, fostering resilience and self-efficacy in their journey toward healing.

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.

Frank Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience in a variety of mental health settings. Frank has worked in hospitals, community mental health care, a treatment center for clients struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, as well as providing individual outpatient therapy to a wide variety of clients.

Frank attended graduate school at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX, while working in the mental health field, earning a Masters degree in their Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program in 2019. Frank has provided individualized, client-focused therapy for adults and adolescents since that time, helping others to find purpose and meaning in their lives.

Frank utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Reality Therapy, depending on the client’s needs. Frank believes that we can all benefit from eliminating distorted thinking leading to negativity and self-defeat, and becoming more emotionally regulated, stress tolerant, and mindful, putting us back into the driver’s seat of our daily lives. We may then achieve the freedom to positively fulfill our needs, pursue our goals, and feel confident in our journey towards balance and peace of mind.

Lily Mudry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, a Certified Clinical Supervisor with the Substance Abuse Board, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, a Master in Addictions Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. Lily specializes in mental health practice and addictions counseling, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care. She offers individual, couples, and family counseling, utilizing a variety of evidence-based treatment interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Lily has extensive training in trauma-related therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Polyvagal Theory, Emotional Freedom Technique, Brain Spotting and Mindfulness-Based Strategies. She believes in a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing the importance of understanding the brain and the autonomic nervous system, as well as the role of symptom management and prevention. Lily’s therapeutic philosophy emphasizes body awareness and the cyclical patterns of thoughts and emotions that influence overall well-being. Her focus is not only on healing and stability but also on inspiring and empowering clients to continue growing and evolving into their true authentic selves.

Lily’s approach integrates trauma-focused therapy, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR to help clients make meaningful progress in their therapeutic journey. She works primarily with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and trauma-related issues. Lily strongly believes in empowering clients through psychoeducation, self-advocacy, and collaboration, ensuring that therapy is driven by motivation, direction, and progress.

Her first sessions with clients are focused on establishing a safe and comfortable environment, building rapport, and understanding each client’s challenges and goals. By creating a space for open communication, Lily works alongside clients to identify their needs and develop a personalized approach to therapy.

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.

Rebecca Jarrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California and New Mexico. She has been in the mental health field for over 24 years in a variety of clinical settings. Early in her career, she worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital on the child and adolescent unit. Most recently, Rebecca has spent over a decade in the private practice setting working with adults and specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss issues. While she provides a holistic, individualized treatment approach, she has a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Grief Educator. She feels strongly about treating each client as a unique individual and meeting them wherever they are on their mental health journey. Rebecca is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Clients looking for a therapist will find Rebecca to be compassionate and direct, encouraging clients to challenge and reframe distorted thoughts while reinforcing positive adaptive behaviors.

Maryanne Garnsey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has extensive experience working in multiple disciplines, modalities, and stages of life. Maryanne has worked directly with clients of various demographics, living with a variety of mental health conditions. Maryanne completed her BFA at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and MS in Mentally Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida.  

Maryanne’s approach is eclectic, integrative, interdisciplinary, and holistic. This approach incorporates humanistic, family systems, lifestyle, cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, mindfulness, strengths-based, and healthy attachment, as well as many other techniques into each session based on the unique needs, interests, and goals of each client. Maryanne’s love of nature, science, people, and lifelong learning creates a therapeutic environment of curiosity, care, support, guidance, and hope.

Maryanne has experience in finance, education, wellness, entertainment, hospitality, marketing, and sales working with individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages. Maryanne is easily inspired and enjoys discovering each client’s personal story. Maryanne believes that working as a team with a common goal can foster personal growth, healing, health, and optimum wellbeing.

Jos� holds the position of Psychotherapist for Michigan, Florida, and South Carolina at Talkiatry. After completing his Master of Arts in Community Counseling in 2012, he spent 7 years fulfilling his passion for integrated care for adults suffering from substance use disorder and mental health challenges. For the past four years, he has been working in private practice working with clients exclusively via telehealth. Jos� provides cognitive therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, and logotherapy to help his patients gain insight into current stressors related to various diagnoses, including post-traumatic stress, affective mood disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and substance use disorder. He strongly believes that collaborating with a physician for medication management allows patients to be more engaged in therapy, resulting in improved treatment outcomes.