Nicole Estevez, LMHC

Robert Brandt, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience providing behavioral health services across outpatient, community mental health, primary care, addiction treatment, residential, and telehealth settings. He earned his MSW from Fordham University and a BFA in Music and Psychology from SUNY Purchase. Licensed in New York, Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, he is trained in CBT, REBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He has worked with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, chronic illness, relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and life transitions.

Robert creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and understood. He values collaboration and partners with patients to identify meaningful goals and develop an approach tailored to their unique needs. He believes therapy should be practical, individualized, and focused on building skills that support lasting change, balancing empathy with honest feedback when helpful.

Robert begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, strengths, concerns, and goals. Together, they develop a personalized treatment plan aligned with the patient’s values and priorities. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused interventions, he helps patients build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and overcome barriers to progress while regularly reviewing and adjusting treatment as needs evolve.

Christine Cantilena Barnes, LPC, is a dedicated mental health counselor with two master’s degrees, including a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. She developed extensive crisis and trauma expertise as a mobile trauma therapist serving all four Emory Hospital emergency rooms and completed advanced clinical training across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Christine is certified in EMDR and Trauma-Focused Therapy, with extensive training in DBT and CBT. Her clinical background spans child art therapy, high-conflict couples counseling, and collaborative work within psychiatric settings.

Christine believes that personal values are central to meaningful change and healing. She fosters a therapeutic environment built on honesty, transparency, and open communication, helping patients feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. She works collaboratively with patients to establish clear, measurable goals and regularly evaluates progress to ensure treatment remains focused, effective, and aligned with each individual’s needs.

Christine begins with a comprehensive assessment of each patient’s history, current circumstances, personal values, spiritual well-being, and primary concerns. Using this foundation, she develops an individualized treatment plan that validates each person’s unique experiences while targeting realistic, achievable goals. Her approach combines evidence-based strategies with thoughtful clinical insight to support meaningful and lasting progress.

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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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.

Carrie DuPont, LMFT, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and addictions counselor with 15 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, private practice, telehealth, and university counseling settings. She is EMDR trained and utilizes evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness-based interventions, and family systems therapy. Carrie specializes in trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, ADHD, substance use, and relational concerns.

Carrie believes therapy is most effective when built on trust, honesty, and collaboration. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can safely explore difficult emotions, experiences, and patterns. Her style is warm, direct, and practical, helping clients gain insight while developing tools they can use in daily life. She takes a trauma-informed approach and tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.

Carrie begins with a thorough assessment to understand each client’s history, concerns, strengths, and goals. Together, they identify patterns, triggers, and underlying factors contributing to distress, then establish meaningful treatment goals. Depending on individual needs, sessions may focus on emotional regulation, trauma processing, relationships, coping skills, or challenging unhelpful thoughts. She integrates evidence-based interventions and regularly reviews progress to support lasting change.

Tracie Coleman, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than eight years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions. Her background includes private practice, outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, and medical oncology settings, supporting individuals and families through emotional and medical challenges. She also provided mobile crisis response in homes, hospitals, and community settings alongside first responders and medical teams. Tracie earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Aurora University and her Master of Social Work from Dominican University, specializing in Military and Veterans.

Tracie creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly discuss their experiences. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical, combining evidence-based therapy with a real-world understanding of stress, caregiving, ADHD, burnout, medical challenges, anxiety, and major life transitions. She helps clients build insight, develop coping skills, improve confidence, and create meaningful change through realistic and manageable steps.

During the first few sessions, Tracie focuses on understanding each client’s concerns, history, strengths, and goals. Together, they develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to the client’s needs and circumstances. Sessions may focus on identifying patterns, strengthening coping skills, improving emotional regulation and executive functioning, processing difficult experiences, and building practical strategies that support daily functioning and overall well-being. She regularly reviews progress and adjusts treatment as clients’ needs evolve.

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.

John Dlugosz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing trauma-informed, faith-integrated therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and veterans in outpatient and integrated care settings. He uses a holistic, strengths-based approach drawing from CBT, solution-focused therapy, and Christian counseling to support healing of mind, body, and spirit.

John creates a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected. He integrates a Christian, biblically informed perspective when desired, along with CBT, positive psychology, and solution-focused strategies. He emphasizes collaboration, emotional safety, and practical skills that build resilience, clarity, and hope.

John begins with a collaborative intake to understand each client’s story, goals, and needs. He develops individualized, evidence-based treatment plans using CBT, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based interventions. Progress is reviewed regularly, and clients are equipped with practical tools for emotional regulation, growth, and lasting change.

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.

Mary Lane, LCSW, has experience working in private practice, outpatient, and inpatient settings. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa and has more than a decade of experience supporting individuals across a variety of care settings, including substance use treatment and school-based services. Her broad clinical background allows her to provide compassionate, informed care tailored to each client's needs.

Mary understands that beginning counseling can feel vulnerable and values creating an environment where clients feel safe, respected, and supported. She is known for her relatable approach and thoughtfully incorporates humor when appropriate to help build a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, understanding, and collaboration.

Mary starts by giving clients space to share their story at a pace that feels comfortable for them. During the initial sessions, she focuses on understanding each client's experiences, interests, and goals. Together, they develop an individualized treatment plan that reflects the client's unique needs and supports meaningful progress.

Michelle Walker, LPC, has experience practicing in both outpatient and inpatient settings, working with adults ages 18–99. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University, where she also completed her undergraduate degree in English. Michelle completed her internship at Sacred Heart University and trained in various Connecticut outpatient clinics. She has worked in-person at Shoreline Wellness Center and remotely with AbleTo and Optum Behavioral Health.

Michelle Walker creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard and understood. She is committed to listening and helping in any way she can, focusing on practical coping strategies and new perspectives. Her goal is to help patients improve their mood, build resilience, and enhance overall quality of life.

Michelle begins with a comprehensive intake to understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. From there, she collaborates with patients to identify priorities and develop realistic, personalized steps toward progress. Whether goals are large or small, she works alongside patients to reduce symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress.

Maria Pisani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) with experience in both mental health and substance use treatment settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. John’s University. Maria is also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), with experience in outpatient counseling, assessments, treatment planning, and clinical supervision. She has worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, stress, and substance use disorders.

Maria provides a supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring their challenges. She works collaboratively to help individuals better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while using a compassionate, practical approach tailored to each person’s needs. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational techniques when appropriate and believes in meeting clients where they are in their personal journey.

Maria begins by learning about each client’s concerns, personal history, and goals. She develops individualized treatment plans designed to address each person’s unique needs while helping clients build coping skills, emotional awareness, and healthier thought patterns. Through supportive, goal-oriented sessions, she encourages progress and personal growth while adapting treatment approaches as clients’ needs evolve over time.

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.

Shikeena Lynard-Greene, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through individual, family, group, and telehealth counseling. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of the Cumberlands. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, low self-esteem, relationship stress, emotional regulation, and life transitions.

Shikeena Lynard-Greene strives to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and direct when helpful. Patients can expect her to be warm, engaged, and goal-oriented while honoring each person’s pace and unique experiences.

Shikeena Lynard-Greene begins by learning about each patient’s history, concerns, strengths, relationships, stressors, and goals. Early sessions focus on building rapport and identifying what the patient hopes to gain from therapy. She then develops an individualized treatment plan using reflection, skill-building, psychoeducation, and practical strategies, while reviewing progress and adjusting goals throughout treatment.

Vanessa Batiste-Leal, LPCC, has been a practicing mental health professional since 2015, specializing in individual outpatient care and counseling athletes at all levels. She supports student-athletes, professionals, and high performers in balancing mind, body, and performance. Vanessa earned her master’s degree from LSU Health Science Center–New Orleans and her BA from the University of Louisiana–Monroe, where she was a Division I basketball scholarship athlete and former Louisiana High School State All-American.

Vanessa Batiste-Leal takes a goal-oriented, supportive approach focused on building a strong mindset for peak performance in sports and life. She works collaboratively with patients to develop practical strategies that enhance resilience and confidence. Common areas of focus include anxiety, depression, motivation, injury recovery, focus, mindfulness, emotional health, and goal setting.

Vanessa begins with an informal, conversational biopsychosocial assessment to understand the whole person beyond a diagnosis. She uses an educational, strength-based approach to help patients build insight, mental strength, and emotional regulation skills that support lasting growth and performance.

Diane London is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. Her goal as a therapist is to help clients move forward—one step at a time—on their journey toward healing, health, and wellness. She believes in meeting clients where they are and creating a supportive space for growth. A quote that guides both her personal and professional life is: “There is pain in change. There is pain in remaining the same. Choose the one that moves you forward.” — Earnie Larson.

Diane brings a collaborative, compassionate, and personalized approach to therapy. She works alongside clients to help them navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable. She welcomes adolescents ages 12 and older, as well as adults, couples, and families.

Diane tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals. Her advanced training includes EMDR, Brainspotting, trauma treatment, mediation, sex therapy, discernment counseling, and military family life consulting. She also uses relationship-focused tools such as Prepare/Enrich, the Gottman Relationship Checkup, and techniques informed by the Gottman Method and Esther Perel’s work.

I'm a therapist who focuses on talk therapy for adults, from people in the thick of their working years to older adults navigating the changes that come with age. I've been licensed across multiple states for more than a decade, with a Master's in Social Work and time spent in both outpatient and inpatient settings. That range has taught me that no two people arrive for the same reason, so I don't come in with a fixed script.

I'm trained in evidence-based models like CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, along with other brief approaches, and I draw on whichever one actually fits the person in front of me. What matters most early on is trust. I want you to feel heard and respected enough to say the things that are hard to say out loud. Early sessions are mostly about understanding where you are right now and what you'd like to be different.

I value transparency, and I'll be honest with you about what I'm thinking. I also think you should have an active hand in your own care, so we'll set goals together that are specific and realistic, the kind you can actually track rather than vague intentions. You won't be a passenger in this.

Curious whether this way of working would suit you? That's exactly what a first visit is for.

I'm a therapist, and I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a wide range of backgrounds. My training is in Couple and Marriage and Family Therapy, and much of what I do is systemic and relational, which just means I pay attention to the people and patterns around you, not only what's happening inside you. Over the years I've practiced in outpatient community mental health, K-12 school settings, substance use treatment, and private practice, so I've sat with a lot of different kinds of struggles.

I think of therapy as a partnership. We work together to make sense of what you're going through, what feels hard right now, and what you'd genuinely like to change. My approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, and I try to honor your identity, background, and lived experience without asking you to perform or explain yourself in ways that feel like pressure. In a first session, I mostly want to understand what's happening for you and what you're hoping for, and from there we build a realistic plan around your priorities.

As we go, I'll help you notice patterns, put some coping tools to use, and adjust the work when something isn't fitting. I'd rather revise the plan than pretend it's working.

Curious whether the two of us would be a good match? That's exactly what a first conversation is for.

Most of my work as a therapist, over the last fifteen years, has been with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and the tangle of relationships and co-occurring struggles that rarely come one at a time. I've also spent a lot of time alongside parents raising kids on the Autism Spectrum, which asks its own kind of patience and reworking of expectations. I've practiced across telehealth, community mental health, and integrated care, so I've seen how differently support has to fit depending on where someone is in their life.

I'll start by getting to know your story: what's hard right now, sure, but also what you're good at and where you actually want to be headed. From there we build a plan that lines up with what matters to you, not a generic checklist. My style is both supportive and active. I want you to feel better, and I also want you to walk away with practical tools you can use on a Tuesday afternoon. Depending on the day, a session might involve skill-building, working through emotions, some mindfulness, or slower insight work, and I lean on Motivational Interviewing when change needs to come from you rather than from me pushing. We check on progress as we go and adjust when something isn't landing.

I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, and I offer flexible telehealth so care stays consistent. The first step is just a conversation, and we'll sort out the direction together from there.

I'm a therapist, and much of my work centers on talk therapy with adults and older adults, including people well into their later years who are navigating change, loss, or questions they haven't had space to sort through out loud. I've practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, so I've sat with people across a wide span of needs and levels of care, from acute moments to steadier, ongoing work.

I put a lot of weight on open communication. I'd rather we talk plainly about what's working and what isn't than keep things polite and vague. We usually start with a thorough look at your background, your concerns, and what you're actually hoping to get out of this, and from there we set goals that are realistic rather than aspirational. I take a strengths-based approach, which means I'm paying attention to what you already do well and building from it, not just cataloging what's wrong.

Sessions tend to be practical and flexible. We work on coping skills, on building insight into patterns you may not have named yet, and we check in honestly on progress so you can feel where things are moving. I want the room to feel like a place where you can say the hard thing without bracing for judgment.

If that fits what you're after, get in touch and we'll take it from there.

I'm a therapist who focuses on talk therapy for adolescents and adults, and I've spent more than 14 years doing this work across outpatient clinics, schools, and, for the last six-plus years, over telehealth. I earned my Master of Social Work from East Carolina University after my Bachelor of Social Work at Elizabeth City State University, and that range of settings has taught me to work with people at very different points in their lives.

I treat therapy as a partnership built on accountability and steady progress. I tend to think of myself as a guide rather than someone with all the answers, and I lean on evidence-based practices, skill-building, psychoeducation, and practical strategies you can actually use. I'll often send you off with something to work on between sessions, because the growth that lasts usually happens outside the room. You're in the driver's seat here. I ask for open communication and honest feedback, and if something in our approach isn't working, I want to hear it so we can adjust. Expect me to check in on your goals and to ask you to come to our time together with some intention about what you want out of it.

What matters most to me is that the progress we make is meaningful and sustainable, not just a good session that fades by Tuesday. Reach out when you're ready to get to work.

I'm a therapist who focuses on talk therapy, with 25 years of experience walking alongside people through the kinds of life challenges that don't fit neatly into a single label. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating strain in their relationships, tension or conflict at home, the disorientation that comes with grief, or the ordinary hard questions of parenting. Often the people I see aren't looking to be fixed so much as understood, and that distinction matters to me.

My work starts from a simple commitment: to treat everyone I meet with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't arrive with a script. Early on, most of our time goes toward getting the shape of what you're actually dealing with, and I'll ask questions and listen closely before we settle on any direction. From there, I build a plan around your specific circumstances rather than a generic template, and I check in with you about what feels useful and what doesn't. I'd rather adjust as we go than push an approach that isn't fitting your life.

I trained at Howard University School of Social Work and did my clinical internship at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and the DC Rape Crisis Center, and that grounding in listening to hard stories has stayed with me throughout my career.

If that sounds like the kind of support you've been considering, I'd be happy to talk.

I'm a therapist who has spent years treating adults navigating anxiety, depression, phobias, communication struggles, and the kind of relationship concerns that wear on you over time. Alongside my counseling license, I hold certifications in clinical anxiety treatment and anger management, and much of that focus grew out of early work facilitating a Women's Recovery Group during my internship at a substance recovery facility.

My style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth, and I'm not afraid to use a little humor to take the edge off a hard conversation. I want to understand the whole person sitting across from me, not just a set of symptoms, so early sessions are about gathering your background, talking through what's actually bothering you, and setting goals that mean something to you. I'll use clear assessments to track where we are and where we're headed, and I balance genuine support with gentle challenge when it's useful. From there we build a flexible plan that can shift as you do, sometimes with small between-session activities if you want to keep building skills on your own time.

What I care about most is that you can be yourself with me, without editing or performing. Change tends to stick when it happens at a comfortable pace rather than a forced one.

There's no timeline you have to meet here. When you feel ready to start, reach out and we'll take it from there.

I've spent years as a therapist treating adults through the kind of stress, health concerns, trauma, and life transitions that quietly reshape how a person gets through an ordinary day. Before I moved into therapy in 2016, I worked in case management and medical social work, sitting with individuals and families as they navigated complicated life and health challenges. That background still shapes how I listen: I pay attention to real life, not just a diagnosis on a chart. I see many adults, including older adults, who are managing more than one thing at once and want practical support rather than abstractions.

I start by learning your story, your strengths, and what you're actually hoping to change. Early on, my focus is helping you feel grounded and genuinely heard, because not much useful happens before that. From there we build a plan together, drawing on trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. As a certified yoga teacher trained in trauma-informed practice, I keep a mind and body perspective in view, and I check in often to make sure the work still fits your goals. My style is practical, compassionate, and approachable, and I set the pace to match you. I offer sessions in English and Spanish.

Reach out when you're ready to start this work together.

I've spent years as a therapist treating adults and older adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and the life transitions that tend to arrive without warning. Along the way I've worked with veterans, children, and adults across inpatient, outpatient, and nonprofit settings, which taught me that no two people walk in with the same story, and therapy is never one-size-fits-all.

I lean toward client-centered, goal-oriented work. My approach is eclectic and grounded in evidence, drawing on CBT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing depending on what actually fits the person in front of me. Early on, I focus on building rapport in a structured setting where trust has room to grow, and I do a thorough assessment of your history, your needs, and where you'd like to go. From there we shape a treatment plan with clear goals that belong to you, and I stay in your corner with steady support and encouragement as the work unfolds.

I'm also certified in Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention and trained in CAMS, so if you're navigating something that feels dangerous or unbearable, you're not too much for this room.

What I care most about is collaboration. I won't hand you a script; I'll help you find the plan that reflects your life and then walk it with you.

Curious whether this kind of work would suit you? That's exactly what a first conversation is for.

As a therapist specializing in addictions, I work mostly with adults who are wrestling with substance use, and often with the anxiety, depression, or major life changes that tend to travel alongside it. Some of the people I see have been struggling for years; others are in the middle of a transition that has knocked them off balance and left them looking for steadier ground. Wherever you're starting from, I want to understand your story before we talk about changing any part of it.

I tend to be warm and direct in equal measure. I care a lot about trust and about not passing judgment, because I've found that people open up when they feel genuinely heard rather than assessed. Early on, I'll ask about your history, your goals, and what's actually worrying you, and we'll go at a pace that feels comfortable to you instead of one I've decided in advance. From there we build practical strategies together, drawing on evidence-based approaches, and we adjust them as your life shifts. My aim is steady, honest progress, not a quick fix.

I'm licensed to provide remote care, which means we can do this work from wherever you feel most at ease.

Deciding to look for a counselor takes real effort, and getting this far says something about your readiness. When you're ready to start, I'll be here to begin the conversation with you.

I'm a therapist with experience treating anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and the emotional upheaval that comes with big life transitions. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, much of my focus is on helping people who feel stuck in their reactions, worn down by past experiences, or unsure of who they are in the middle of a season of change.

I think healing and growth belong together, so I pay attention to more than symptoms. Identity, purpose, and personal values matter in this work, and for those who want it, faith has a place in our conversations too. I start with a thorough first session to really understand your history, what's weighing on you now, and what you're hoping to move toward. From there, we build a plan that fits your goals, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and emotion-focused strategies. I'll also send you off with practical tools to use between our sessions, because a lot of the real work happens in your day-to-day life.

My aim is for you to feel more grounded and more in charge of your own direction, not managed. I value honesty, and I'll be honest with you in return.

If you're tired of carrying old wounds or navigating a change that's left you off balance, let's talk about what steadier ground could look like for you.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see are adults and older adults working through the concerns that shape their daily lives. Over the years I've practiced across psychiatric facilities, residential programs, outpatient clinics, private practice, and educational settings, and I've collaborated with providers all over the community. That range taught me to pay attention to people whose needs don't fit neatly into a single box.

I try to look at the whole person rather than a symptom or a diagnosis. How you're feeling emotionally and mentally is tied up with your physical health, your relationships, and the environment you live in, and I keep all of that in view. Depending on what you're working toward, I draw on approaches like CBT, solution-focused and humanistic work, existential therapy, and EMDR, matching the method to the person rather than the other way around.

My pace is calm and unhurried, and I follow your lead instead of pushing. Early on, I'm mostly focused on building trust and getting a real understanding of what's affecting you before we go anywhere. I stay authentic and open, and I'd rather be honest with you than tell you what's easy to hear. My hope is that you leave with a bit more insight and a clearer sense of where you're headed.

Bring whatever's on your mind to a first visit, and we'll work through it side by side.

I'm a licensed counselor who focuses on helping adolescents and adults work through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and the patterns that come with co-dependency and addictive behaviors. I'm licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and New York, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, so I've had the chance to sit with a wide range of people at very different points in their lives.

What matters most to me is genuineness. I won't pretend to have all the answers or dress things up, and I'd rather be honest with you than tell you what's easy to hear. A lot of the people I see have been carrying something painful for a long time, sometimes the effects of sexual abuse or a loss they've never fully spoken about, and they need to feel understood and respected before any real work can happen. In a session, that usually looks like slowing down, letting you say things at your own pace, and staying open-minded about wherever the conversation goes. From there we work together to make sense of your experiences, build some insight into them, and put practical coping strategies in place.

My hope is that healing, growth, and a little more resilience come out of that process, though I never promise a timeline. If you've been quietly holding onto something and want someone in your corner while you sort through it, reach out and let's talk.

My work as a therapist centers on adults and older adults living with depression, anxiety, and the kind of stress that builds up when life gets heavy. Over more than twenty years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, much of it in medical social work and hospice care, I've sat with people facing serious health concerns, the loss of someone they love, and the quiet exhaustion of caring for a family member who can no longer care for themselves. Those experiences shape how I listen. Grief, illness, and caregiving aren't problems to be fixed; they're circumstances to be understood.

I'd describe my approach as warm and steady, without judgment about whatever you bring in. Early on, I want to understand the full picture: what's troubling you now, your history, the people and supports around you, and what actually matters to you. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work, but I adjust to how you think and what you're comfortable with rather than running everyone through the same method. The goals we set are yours, built around your strengths and priorities so the progress we make can hold up over time.

A first visit is mostly about getting to know each other and easing into a rhythm that feels comfortable, so we're not rushing anywhere before you're ready.

Curious whether this feels like the right fit? That's exactly what a first conversation is for.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see is adults trying to stay afloat in a world that never stops pinging at them: ADHD that makes focus feel like a moving target, anxiety that hums under everything, and the particular flavor of burnout that comes from being always reachable and never quite caught up. I started practicing in 2011, and I've worked across private practice, residential, county, and school settings, both as a therapist and a supervisor, which has taught me that no two people arrive at the same fork in the road for the same reasons.

I practice from a feminist, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent-affirming lens, and I lean toward collaboration over prescription. Early on, I want to understand your strengths as much as your struggles, past and present, and then figure out with you what a more balanced life would actually look like. In practice, that means we'll pull from mind-body, cognitive-behavioral, and attachment-based approaches depending on what fits you, and we'll build routines and skills that hold up outside the room. When it helps, I'll coordinate with your psychiatrist so the plan stays coherent rather than scattered.

My pace is steady and my questions are direct, but the shape of the work is always yours to steer. If the constant noise of modern life has left you frayed and looking for something more grounded, let's talk about where to start.

I've spent years as a therapist treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of domestic abuse, in telehealth, hospital, and community settings. I have a particular commitment to military members, veterans, and their families, who often carry experiences that are hard to put into words with someone who hasn't sat with them before. I see adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I'm comfortable across the range of ages and life stages that walk through my door.

My approach is collaborative and pretty down to earth. I lean on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and trauma-informed techniques, less to fill your head with theory and more to give you practical tools you can actually use between sessions. Starting therapy can feel like a lot, so I don't rush it. Early on, my focus is on building a genuine connection and finding a pace that feels manageable to you. In a session, expect me to be direct but warm: we'll look honestly at your thoughts and emotions, and I'll ask questions that help both of us understand what's really going on underneath the stress, the transition, or the long-standing pattern you've been fighting.

What I care about is meaningful change that lasts, not a quick patch. If any of that resonates, reach out and we'll start with a conversation. From there, we'll figure out what real, personalized care looks like for you.

Most of my work as a therapist is talk therapy with people across a wide span of life, from adolescents finding their footing to adults navigating the middle years to older adults facing the changes that come with getting older. I hold licenses in both mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy, and I've done that work in homes, in schools, and now virtually, which has taught me that people show up ready to talk in all kinds of settings.

I care about open communication, so I'll always tell you what I'm thinking and ask you to do the same. In our first session, I mostly want to understand your story, what brought you in, and what you're actually hoping to change. From there we set clear, meaningful goals together and build a plan that fits your life rather than one I've decided on in advance. I try to stay culturally humble in that process, which for me means honoring where you come from and the experiences that shaped you, and never assuming I already know what any of that means to you.

My aim is for you to feel genuinely heard and respected the whole way through, not just at the start. I work in English, and I'm comfortable across a range of concerns that bring people to therapy.

Reach out when you're ready to begin the conversation.

I trained as a therapist, and I mostly work with adults and older adults who want a space to be themselves without smoothing over the hard parts. Over the years I've worked with veterans, adolescents, older folks, and the LGBTQIA+ community, and what carries across all of them is a simple thing: people want to feel seen, heard, and supported. That's where I start.

My sessions are relaxed. There's room for real conversation, and honestly, there's room for laughter too. I don't think therapy has to be solemn to be serious. I lean on approaches like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, and I keep the work trauma-informed and culturally aware, so we're not pretending your context doesn't matter. First, I want to hear your story. Then we figure out together what actually matters to you and what you'd like to be different.

I'll offer support, and I'll also gently push where I think growth is waiting. I bring practical tools you can use in daily life, and I check in on how things are landing so we can adjust as we go. My hope is that you walk out feeling more confident, more resilient, and more able to handle things on your own.

Curious whether the two of us would click? That's exactly what a first visit is for.

Robert Brandt, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience providing behavioral health services across outpatient, community mental health, primary care, addiction treatment, residential, and telehealth settings. He earned his MSW from Fordham University and a BFA in Music and Psychology from SUNY Purchase. Licensed in New York, Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, he is trained in CBT, REBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He has worked with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, chronic illness, relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and life transitions.

Robert creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and understood. He values collaboration and partners with patients to identify meaningful goals and develop an approach tailored to their unique needs. He believes therapy should be practical, individualized, and focused on building skills that support lasting change, balancing empathy with honest feedback when helpful.

Robert begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, strengths, concerns, and goals. Together, they develop a personalized treatment plan aligned with the patient’s values and priorities. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused interventions, he helps patients build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and overcome barriers to progress while regularly reviewing and adjusting treatment as needs evolve.

Christine Cantilena Barnes, LPC, is a dedicated mental health counselor with two master’s degrees, including a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. She developed extensive crisis and trauma expertise as a mobile trauma therapist serving all four Emory Hospital emergency rooms and completed advanced clinical training across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Christine is certified in EMDR and Trauma-Focused Therapy, with extensive training in DBT and CBT. Her clinical background spans child art therapy, high-conflict couples counseling, and collaborative work within psychiatric settings.

Christine believes that personal values are central to meaningful change and healing. She fosters a therapeutic environment built on honesty, transparency, and open communication, helping patients feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. She works collaboratively with patients to establish clear, measurable goals and regularly evaluates progress to ensure treatment remains focused, effective, and aligned with each individual’s needs.

Christine begins with a comprehensive assessment of each patient’s history, current circumstances, personal values, spiritual well-being, and primary concerns. Using this foundation, she develops an individualized treatment plan that validates each person’s unique experiences while targeting realistic, achievable goals. Her approach combines evidence-based strategies with thoughtful clinical insight to support meaningful and lasting progress.

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.

Tracie Coleman, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than eight years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions. Her background includes private practice, outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, and medical oncology settings, supporting individuals and families through emotional and medical challenges. She also provided mobile crisis response in homes, hospitals, and community settings alongside first responders and medical teams. Tracie earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Aurora University and her Master of Social Work from Dominican University, specializing in Military and Veterans.

Tracie creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly discuss their experiences. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical, combining evidence-based therapy with a real-world understanding of stress, caregiving, ADHD, burnout, medical challenges, anxiety, and major life transitions. She helps clients build insight, develop coping skills, improve confidence, and create meaningful change through realistic and manageable steps.

During the first few sessions, Tracie focuses on understanding each client’s concerns, history, strengths, and goals. Together, they develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to the client’s needs and circumstances. Sessions may focus on identifying patterns, strengthening coping skills, improving emotional regulation and executive functioning, processing difficult experiences, and building practical strategies that support daily functioning and overall well-being. She regularly reviews progress and adjusts treatment as clients’ needs evolve.

John Dlugosz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing trauma-informed, faith-integrated therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and veterans in outpatient and integrated care settings. He uses a holistic, strengths-based approach drawing from CBT, solution-focused therapy, and Christian counseling to support healing of mind, body, and spirit.

John creates a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected. He integrates a Christian, biblically informed perspective when desired, along with CBT, positive psychology, and solution-focused strategies. He emphasizes collaboration, emotional safety, and practical skills that build resilience, clarity, and hope.

John begins with a collaborative intake to understand each client’s story, goals, and needs. He develops individualized, evidence-based treatment plans using CBT, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based interventions. Progress is reviewed regularly, and clients are equipped with practical tools for emotional regulation, growth, and lasting change.

Mary Lane, LCSW, has experience working in private practice, outpatient, and inpatient settings. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa and has more than a decade of experience supporting individuals across a variety of care settings, including substance use treatment and school-based services. Her broad clinical background allows her to provide compassionate, informed care tailored to each client's needs.

Mary understands that beginning counseling can feel vulnerable and values creating an environment where clients feel safe, respected, and supported. She is known for her relatable approach and thoughtfully incorporates humor when appropriate to help build a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, understanding, and collaboration.

Mary starts by giving clients space to share their story at a pace that feels comfortable for them. During the initial sessions, she focuses on understanding each client's experiences, interests, and goals. Together, they develop an individualized treatment plan that reflects the client's unique needs and supports meaningful progress.

Michelle Walker, LPC, has experience practicing in both outpatient and inpatient settings, working with adults ages 18–99. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University, where she also completed her undergraduate degree in English. Michelle completed her internship at Sacred Heart University and trained in various Connecticut outpatient clinics. She has worked in-person at Shoreline Wellness Center and remotely with AbleTo and Optum Behavioral Health.

Michelle Walker creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard and understood. She is committed to listening and helping in any way she can, focusing on practical coping strategies and new perspectives. Her goal is to help patients improve their mood, build resilience, and enhance overall quality of life.

Michelle begins with a comprehensive intake to understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. From there, she collaborates with patients to identify priorities and develop realistic, personalized steps toward progress. Whether goals are large or small, she works alongside patients to reduce symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress.

Maria Pisani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) with experience in both mental health and substance use treatment settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. John’s University. Maria is also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), with experience in outpatient counseling, assessments, treatment planning, and clinical supervision. She has worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, stress, and substance use disorders.

Maria provides a supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring their challenges. She works collaboratively to help individuals better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while using a compassionate, practical approach tailored to each person’s needs. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational techniques when appropriate and believes in meeting clients where they are in their personal journey.

Maria begins by learning about each client’s concerns, personal history, and goals. She develops individualized treatment plans designed to address each person’s unique needs while helping clients build coping skills, emotional awareness, and healthier thought patterns. Through supportive, goal-oriented sessions, she encourages progress and personal growth while adapting treatment approaches as clients’ needs evolve over time.

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.

Shikeena Lynard-Greene, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through individual, family, group, and telehealth counseling. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of the Cumberlands. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, low self-esteem, relationship stress, emotional regulation, and life transitions.

Shikeena Lynard-Greene strives to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and direct when helpful. Patients can expect her to be warm, engaged, and goal-oriented while honoring each person’s pace and unique experiences.

Shikeena Lynard-Greene begins by learning about each patient’s history, concerns, strengths, relationships, stressors, and goals. Early sessions focus on building rapport and identifying what the patient hopes to gain from therapy. She then develops an individualized treatment plan using reflection, skill-building, psychoeducation, and practical strategies, while reviewing progress and adjusting goals throughout treatment.

Vanessa Batiste-Leal, LPCC, has been a practicing mental health professional since 2015, specializing in individual outpatient care and counseling athletes at all levels. She supports student-athletes, professionals, and high performers in balancing mind, body, and performance. Vanessa earned her master’s degree from LSU Health Science Center–New Orleans and her BA from the University of Louisiana–Monroe, where she was a Division I basketball scholarship athlete and former Louisiana High School State All-American.

Vanessa Batiste-Leal takes a goal-oriented, supportive approach focused on building a strong mindset for peak performance in sports and life. She works collaboratively with patients to develop practical strategies that enhance resilience and confidence. Common areas of focus include anxiety, depression, motivation, injury recovery, focus, mindfulness, emotional health, and goal setting.

Vanessa begins with an informal, conversational biopsychosocial assessment to understand the whole person beyond a diagnosis. She uses an educational, strength-based approach to help patients build insight, mental strength, and emotional regulation skills that support lasting growth and performance.

Rachel Voisine, LCSW, holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and has been licensed in multiple states for over 10 years. She is trained and experienced in evidence-based models including CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, as well as other brief treatment approaches. Her background spans both outpatient and inpatient settings, supporting a wide range of patient needs.

Rachel Voisine provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and safe to share openly. She prioritizes building trust and meeting individuals where they are in their mental health journey.

Rachel Voisine values transparency and collaboration, encouraging patients to take an active role in their care. She works with individuals to develop treatment plans with goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.

Briana Marshall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with experience in outpatient community mental health, school-based settings (K–12), substance use treatment, and private practice. She holds both a PhD and Master’s degree in Couple/Marriage and Family Therapy and has advanced training in systemic, relational, and culturally responsive approaches. Briana has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Briana creates a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe being fully seen and heard. She believes therapy works best as a partnership, where clients and therapist work together to better understand experiences and create meaningful change. Her trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach honors each client’s identity, background, and lived experience, while encouraging authenticity without pressure or expectation.

Briana begins by understanding what clients are experiencing, what feels challenging, and what they hope to change. Together, they create a realistic plan based on each client’s goals and priorities. In ongoing sessions, she helps clients identify patterns, build coping tools, and adjust treatment along the way to ensure continued progress.

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.

Kim Barsella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C) with a Master’s of Social Work from Howard University School of Social Work. She completed her internship at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the DC Rape Crisis Center. Kim brings 25 years of professional experience supporting individuals through a range of life challenges.

Kim believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She has experience helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, grief and loss, and parenting concerns. She focuses on creating a supportive space where clients feel heard and understood.

Kim tailors each conversation and treatment plan to meet the unique and specific needs of every client. She works collaboratively with patients to identify goals and develop approaches that align with their personal experiences and priorities.

Tasha Sarvis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor (NCC) who supports adults experiencing anxiety, depression, phobias, communication challenges, and relationship concerns. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Tasha completed her internship at a substance recovery facility, where she facilitated a Women’s Recovery Group. She later worked in private practice providing in-person and telehealth therapy. She also holds certifications as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and Certified Specialist in Anger Management.

Tasha creates a supportive, judgment-free space where clients can be themselves. Her style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth, often incorporating humor to help clients feel at ease. She uses an integrative approach tailored to each individual, balancing support with gentle challenge. Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and creating meaningful, lasting change at a comfortable pace.

Tasha begins by understanding the whole person, not just symptoms. Early sessions focus on gathering background, exploring concerns, and setting meaningful goals. She uses clear assessments to track progress and guide care. Together, they develop a flexible treatment plan that evolves over time, with optional between-session activities to build skills and encourage continued growth.

Shirley Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a BA in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. She began her career in case management and medical social work, supporting individuals and families through complex life and health challenges. Since transitioning into therapy in 2016, she has worked in outpatient and telehealth settings, including with adults experiencing co-occurring concerns. She is also a RYT 200 certified yoga teacher with training in trauma-informed practice and offers sessions in English and Spanish.

Shirley Hernandez creates a supportive, comfortable space where clients feel genuinely heard. She views therapy as a collaborative process, paced to meet each individual’s needs. Her approach focuses on real-life challenges, not just diagnoses, and considers how stress, health concerns, trauma, and life transitions impact daily functioning. Her style is practical, compassionate, and approachable.

Shirley Hernandez begins by learning each client’s story, strengths, and goals. Early sessions prioritize trust and helping clients feel grounded and understood. She then collaborates on a personalized treatment plan using trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing. She integrates a mind–body perspective and regularly checks in to ensure therapy remains helpful and aligned with client goals.

Robea Meikle-Paige, LMHC, LPC, LPCMH, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, Georgia, and Delaware. She earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling with a mental health focus from Florida A&M University. She completed her internship at a community mental health center and is certified in Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (BCBT-SP) and trained in CAMS. Her experience includes working with veterans, children, and adults across inpatient, outpatient, and nonprofit settings.

Robea provides compassionate, client-centered, and goal-oriented care for adults and older adults. She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, and more. She uses an eclectic, evidence-based approach, integrating CBT, DBT, ACT, and MI. Robea values collaboration and tailors treatment to each individual, recognizing therapy is not one-size-fits-all.

Robea begins with building rapport in a safe, structured space to foster trust and engagement. She conducts a thorough assessment to understand each client’s history, needs, and goals. Together, they develop personalized treatment plans with clear goals, while she provides ongoing support, encouragement, and empowerment throughout the therapeutic journey.

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.

Anju Owens, LMHC, ICADC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor specializing in addictions. She provides remote care and is licensed in Florida and Utah. Anju brings a warm, compassionate presence to her work and believes that individuals facing addiction, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions benefit from a safe, supportive space where they can openly share and heal.

Patients can expect a collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship. Anju emphasizes trust, empathy, and nonjudgment, helping clients feel heard and understood. She works alongside each individual to explore challenges, build insight, and foster meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.

Anju begins by understanding each patient’s unique story, goals, and concerns. She tailors treatment to individual needs, integrating evidence-based approaches with a focus on addiction and emotional well-being. Together, she and her patients develop practical strategies to support growth, resilience, and long-term progress.

Migdalia Moore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports clients navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. She earned her Master of Social Work from Long Island University and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

Migdalia Moore creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be open and honest. She integrates clinical expertise with a deeper understanding of identity, purpose, and personal values, including faith when desired. Her approach emphasizes both healing and growth, helping clients feel more grounded and empowered.

Migdalia Moore begins with a comprehensive initial session to understand each client’s history, concerns, and goals. She collaborates to establish personalized treatment plans and uses evidence-based approaches such as CBT, trauma-informed care, and emotion-focused strategies. She also provides practical tools for use between sessions.

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.

Cara Lambert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, California, and New York. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Florida State University and brings over 20 years of social work experience, including extensive work in medical social work and hospice care. She has a particular interest in supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, health concerns, grief/loss, and caregiver challenges.

Cara’s approach is warm, supportive, and non-judgmental. She integrates evidence-based strategies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy, tailoring her approach to each patient’s unique needs and preferences.

She begins by building rapport and creating a comfortable, safe environment. Cara gathers information about presenting concerns, mental health history, psychosocial background, and available supports. Treatment planning is collaborative, ensuring goals align with patients’ strengths and priorities for meaningful, sustainable progress.

Nora Bice is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who began providing therapy in 2011. She has worked in private practice, residential, county, and school settings as both a therapist and supervisor. Nora earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and specializes in helping adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, and burnout in today’s fast-paced, digitally overloaded world.

Nora Bice values a collaborative, person-centered approach to care. She practices from a feminist, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent-affirming lens, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. She integrates mind-body, cognitive-behavioral, and attachment-based techniques tailored to each client’s needs, helping individuals build insight, establish routines, and develop skills for a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Nora begins by exploring clients’ strengths and challenges, both past and present, while identifying meaningful goals for the future. She collaborates with clients—and when appropriate, psychiatrists—to develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s unique priorities and support lasting growth.

Alexis Burgess, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor dedicated to helping individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered. She has experience in telehealth, hospital, and community settings, and specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and domestic abuse. She also has a strong focus on serving military members, veterans, and their families.

Alexis takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach to care. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with mindfulness and trauma-informed techniques, to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions. She creates a welcoming space where clients can be themselves while gaining practical tools for daily life.

Alexis understands starting therapy can feel overwhelming, so she prioritizes building a genuine connection and moving at a comfortable pace. She works alongside clients to address stress, life transitions, and long-standing challenges, focusing on meaningful, lasting change through personalized care.

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.

I trained as a therapist, and I mostly work with adults and older adults who want a space to be themselves without smoothing over the hard parts. Over the years I've worked with veterans, adolescents, older folks, and the LGBTQIA+ community, and what carries across all of them is a simple thing: people want to feel seen, heard, and supported. That's where I start.

My sessions are relaxed. There's room for real conversation, and honestly, there's room for laughter too. I don't think therapy has to be solemn to be serious. I lean on approaches like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, and I keep the work trauma-informed and culturally aware, so we're not pretending your context doesn't matter. First, I want to hear your story. Then we figure out together what actually matters to you and what you'd like to be different.

I'll offer support, and I'll also gently push where I think growth is waiting. I bring practical tools you can use in daily life, and I check in on how things are landing so we can adjust as we go. My hope is that you walk out feeling more confident, more resilient, and more able to handle things on your own.

Curious whether the two of us would click? That's exactly what a first visit is for.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see is adults who are trying to work through something difficult and want a partner who takes their particular situation seriously. I've spent 13 years in telehealth practice, along with a background in outpatient care, and one thing hasn't changed in that time: the relationship between us matters more than any single technique I bring to the table. Real progress tends to start there.

I begin with an honest, open conversation, less an intake checklist than a chance to understand what's actually going on for you and what you'd like to be different. From there we build an individualized plan and figure out which skills are worth focusing on first. I lean on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I adjust it to fit you rather than fitting you into it. My work is practical and collaborative. I'm interested in helping you develop the tools to make changes that hold up after our sessions end, not just while you're in them.

Pace is something we set together. Some people want to move quickly toward specific skills; others need time to build trust before the harder work feels possible. Either way is fine with me.

If you've been thinking about starting therapy and want someone who'll take the time to understand where you're coming from, bring what's on your mind to a first visit and we'll begin sorting through it together.

I'm a therapist specializing in the anxiety, panic, and depression that tend to surface during life transitions: a career change, a shift in a relationship, an illness, a new life stage. Over more than 25 years, I've worked with individuals, families, and groups across community nonprofits, worksite wellness programs, labor unions, and virtual settings, so I've seen how many different circumstances can bring someone to therapy feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

I'm a practical therapist. I draw on mindfulness-based CBT and DBT, and I use SMART goals to keep our work focused and moving forward rather than circling the same ground. I also lean on Positive Psychology, because I'd rather build on the strengths you already have than treat you as a list of problems to fix. Early on, I'll ask you to walk me through your concerns from past to present so we can organize them and decide together what matters most. From there we build a structured plan with achievable goals, and we adjust as we go, always at a pace that feels manageable to you. Many of the people I see notice gradual relief within the first month, with steady improvement after that.

My aim is to address what's weighing on you with clarity, focus, and compassion, not pressure. Curious whether this kind of structured, forward-moving work would suit you?

Most of my work as a therapist is with adults and teenagers navigating the kinds of life shifts that don't always announce themselves as crises: a marriage or a divorce, a career change, a move to a new place, or the slow weight of caring for aging parents. I've spent more than 25 years in practice, first in the New York area and the last decade in Florida, and I've wanted to do this work for as long as I can remember. Along the way I've also worked closely with trauma, with LGBTQAI+ clients, with chronic health concerns, anxiety, self-esteem, and sobriety from alcohol.

I start where you are and move at a pace that feels right, not one I've decided in advance. I'm open, understanding, and supportive, and I'll also gently challenge thinking that's keeping you stuck when the moment calls for it. In a first session, I want to understand what brought you in and what your life actually looks like right now, then look at both the present concern and the experiences behind it. My approach is collaborative and humanistic, and I lean on practical tools so you can start building skills and feeling some relief early rather than waiting weeks for it.

Bring in whatever's pressing on you and we'll begin working through it together, one piece at a time.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see spans a wide age range: teens finding their footing, adults sorting through anxiety, depression, trauma, or a life transition that has knocked things off balance, and older adults navigating change later in life. Over more than eight years across private practice, outpatient programs, community mental health centers, and non-profit work in New York and New Jersey, I've spent a lot of time with people who are reexamining their self-esteem, working through relationship strain, or trying to make sense of attention challenges. I also work often with neurodivergent clients and offer affirming care across identities, relationships, and family systems.

How we work together depends on you. I start by really understanding your history, your concerns, your strengths, and what you actually want out of this, then we shape a plan together from there. I draw on approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS, but I try to keep therapy practical and paced to you rather than to a method. Early sessions tend to be a lot of me asking questions and listening closely so I understand what brought you here. As we go, I'll revisit our goals with you so the work stays relevant and responsive as things shift.

There's no rush to any of this. When you feel ready to begin, I'll be here.

I'm a therapist, and I've worked across a wide range of mental health concerns in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That means I've sat with people in some of their most acute moments and also walked alongside them through the slower, less dramatic work of building a life that feels more like their own. I see adults and older adults, and I don't come in assuming I already know what your struggle is about.

I start from a fairly simple conviction: that every person carries a real desire and a real capacity to grow. My job isn't to hand you a fix. It's to partner with you, so that together we can trace where the distress is coming from and find solutions that actually mean something to you. I draw from a broad range of therapeutic approaches rather than forcing everyone into one method, because what helps one person land nowhere for the next.

In a first session, expect me to do a lot of listening and honest asking. I want you to feel heard and respected, not managed. From there we move at a pace that fits you, and I'll be straightforward with you about what I'm noticing along the way.

Reaching out for help takes something, and choosing to read this far is already part of that. When you're ready to start that conversation, I'll be here to begin it with you.

I'm a therapist who focuses on talk therapy with adults, including older adults, who are working through anxiety, depression, grief, and the kind of life transitions that quietly reshape how a person sees themselves. Some of the people I meet are navigating strained relationships; others are managing severe mental illness and want a steady partner in that work. I've spent time in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and earlier in my training I worked in an emergency room and specialty clinics, which taught me to stay calm and present when things feel far from calm.

The way I work is collaborative. Early on, I want to understand what's actually going on and what you're hoping will be different, so we can sketch out a roadmap for growth together rather than my handing you a plan. My first session tends to be conversational: we talk through what brought you in, a bit of your history, and how sessions and confidentiality work, and then we start naming goals. After that, our time centers on exploring your thoughts and feelings, noticing the patterns underneath them, and practicing skills you can use outside the room. I draw on DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches, but I fit the method to the person, not the other way around. We check in on progress along the way.

Deciding to start therapy takes something. If you've gotten this far, you've already begun.

I'm a therapist specializing in talk therapy with adults and older adults who are working through the shifts that come with different stages of life. Over the years I've worked with people navigating homelessness, substance use, and a range of mental health and behavioral concerns, and I've learned that most people arrive knowing something needs to change but not quite sure where to begin. That's the part I like helping with.

I try to be authentic, realistic, and reliable, and I don't dress things up more than they need to be. After we get to know each other, I'll be straightforward with you about what therapy can and can't do, and we'll figure out what you actually want to get out of it. From there I lean on open-ended questions, the kind that help you notice your own triggers, your strengths, and the coping strategies you're already using without naming them. A session with me tends to feel like a real conversation, not an interview, with room for you to think out loud.

My aim is to help you build insight and resilience at a pace that's sustainable, so the progress holds up after you leave the room. I'm interested in what you're capable of, not just what's gone wrong. I speak English and Spanish, and I'm comfortable working in either.

If this sounds like the kind of therapy you've been wanting, I'd be happy to talk.

My work as a therapist centers on talk therapy with adults, including older adults, who are looking for more meaning, balance, and some measure of inner peace in their lives. What drew me to this field in the first place was a genuine curiosity about human behavior, why we do what we do, and how we can change it when the old patterns stop serving us.

My approach draws on both behavioral and psychodynamic ideas, which lets me address what's happening in your day-to-day life while also exploring the deeper emotional patterns underneath it. Some sessions are about practical, present-tense problem-solving; others are about understanding where a reaction comes from. I try to bring a thoughtful and motivating presence to that work, and I pay close attention to what makes you different from the next person who walks in.

Early on, I focus on getting to know you and gathering the background that helps me understand your history, alongside building the kind of relationship that actual change tends to grow from. From there, we clarify your needs, values, and goals together, and we adjust those goals as things shift over time. I see the relationship between us as the ground the rest of the work stands on.

The first step is a conversation to sort out what matters to you; we shape the direction from there and keep revisiting it as we go.

I'm a therapist with over seven years of experience treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and the fallout of stressful life events, along with the struggles many people have around communication and self-expression. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist, and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I've worked across community mental health, non-profit settings, and private practice, which has shown me how differently the same challenge can look from one person to the next. A lot of the adults and older adults I see feel unheard, or unsure how to put words to what they're carrying, and I take real care to help them feel understood.

I draw on cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches within a person-centered framework, adjusting my methods to fit the individual rather than the other way around. I like to send you off with practical tools you can actually use in daily life, not just insights that stay in the room. Our first session is where I learn your history, your concerns, and your goals; by the second, we've shaped a treatment plan that reflects what you're working toward. From there, I keep the space open and respectful, so you can express yourself freely and explore what you need without judgment.

If that's the kind of support you're looking for, I'd be happy to talk.

I'm a therapist with over a decade of experience, and much of my focus is on women navigating the perinatal and postpartum period, especially when the transition into parenthood brings postpartum anxiety and depression, infertility, or the grief that follows pregnancy loss. I've completed extensive training through Postpartum Support International, and this work sits close to the center of what I do. I also spend time with adults working through personality patterns that strain their relationships, self-harm, and substance use.

My work has taken me through community mental health, crisis settings, inpatient and outpatient care, and private practice, and each of those places shaped how I sit with people. I'm collaborative and open-minded, and I try to stay attentive to the culture and context you bring into the room. In a first session, I ask questions and listen, and we start to name what's actually happening rather than rushing toward a fix. I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and mindfulness-based work, but I fit the approach to you, not the other way around. Building healthy, workable coping strategies is often where we begin, and I want the choices along the way to feel like yours.

As someone who understands the weight parents and caregivers carry, I don't take this journey lightly. Bring what's been sitting on your mind to a first visit, and we'll begin working through it together.

I'm a therapist, and I treat adults navigating the aftermath of crisis: acute mental health episodes, substance use and recovery, co-occurring struggles, and the kind of complicated life stress that piles up faster than anyone can process it. A lot of my experience comes from high-acuity settings, inpatient psychiatric units and addiction recovery among them, and I've also spent time advocating for medically complex kids and their families. That work taught me a lot about caregiver stress, medical trauma, and the exhaustion of dealing with systems that move faster than your emotions can keep up with.

My style is warm and collaborative, but I'm direct. I'll validate what you're going through, and I'll also gently push when I notice a pattern that isn't serving you anymore. Early on, I want to understand your story, your goals, and what you're already good at before we build anything. Some sessions we stabilize, some we do skill-building, some we work through what past experiences left behind. I care a lot about transparency and about pacing, so I'll check in regularly to make sure the plan still fits your values and your readiness, not just mine.

My training leans on attachment, nervous system regulation, and coping skills that hold up over time. If you're worn down from surviving one hard thing after another and want a steadier way forward, reach out and let's talk about where to start.

As a therapist, I work mostly with people navigating eating disorders, along with adolescents, adults, and older adults who want a place to think out loud about what's going on. Much of my clinical grounding comes from over four years spent treating eating disorders in a hospital setting, where I learned how much steadier recovery feels when someone actually feels heard rather than managed.

My style tends to be warm, personable, and conversational, closer to talking with a trusted friend than sitting across from a clinician taking notes. I'll validate what you're feeling, but I'm also going to gently encourage the kind of growth and self-discovery that moves things forward. I draw on evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and I'm certified in Level 1 Gottman Method for the relationship work that sometimes comes up.

Our first sessions are mostly about getting the full picture: your background, what's brought you here, and what you actually want out of therapy. From there we build a plan together, one shaped around your specific situation rather than a template, so the work supports change that lasts instead of a quick patch.

If your relationship with food, your body, or the pressure you carry has started running the show, I'd like to help you take some of that weight back. Reach out when you're ready and we'll figure out the next step together.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with a particular focus on people navigating life transitions and those trying to make sense of symptoms they don't yet have words for. Over the years I've worked across a lot of settings, residential, intensive in-home, school, outpatient, and inpatient, with children, families, and adults. That range shapes how I practice: I lean practical, and I pay attention to what actually helps day to day.

My style is friendly, straightforward, and collaborative. Early sessions are mostly about laying a solid foundation, so we'll spend that time going through your history, your current concerns, and what has and hasn't worked before. From there, your goals set the direction, the pace, and where we put our attention. I check in often and I want your honest feedback, because the strategies we use should stay flexible and responsive to you rather than locked into a plan. When I work with younger clients, I bring family into the process when it makes sense and lines up with what we're aiming for.

Much of what I offer comes down to building self-awareness, useful skills, and steady support you can rely on between sessions. I'm certified in cognitive behavioral therapy and accelerated resolution therapy, and I hold ICISF certification for crisis intervention, so I have a few different tools depending on what you need.

The first step is just a conversation about what brought you here, and we'll shape the rest together from there.

I trained as a licensed clinical social worker, and I mostly work with adults navigating the ways stress shows up in the body: the tension, the sleeplessness, the anxiety that doesn't stay in your head. A good part of my practice centers on the seasons of life that reshape us, whether that's the perinatal and postpartum stretch, the shifts of menopause, grief after losing someone you love, or the quieter grief of goals that didn't turn out the way you'd planned. Parenting struggles and big life transitions bring people to me too.

My approach draws on psychodynamic work, CBT, and solutions-focused thinking, but what that really means is I want to understand what's underneath before we decide what to do about it. Rather than handing you a new set of tools and calling it a day, I'd rather start with the coping strategies you already lean on, fine-tune the ones that serve you, and figure out together what's missing from your self-care. Early sessions tend to be less about fixing and more about mapping: where the stress lives, what it's connected to, and what emotional freedom might actually look like for you. I've worked with people from all walks of life and all age groups, and I especially connect with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Bring whatever's been sitting on you into a first visit, and we'll begin sorting through it, mind, body, and spirit, at a pace that feels workable.

Most of my work as a therapist is with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the particular weight of grief and loss. Over the past 14 years, I've practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and I've spent a good deal of that time alongside people facing chronic or serious medical illness, the kind of situation where the diagnosis is only part of what you're actually living with. Those are often the folks I connect with most: someone trying to hold themselves together through something they didn't choose and can't simply solve.

My approach leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy woven in when it fits. In practice, that means our early sessions are less about fixing and more about getting clear: I want to understand how you see yourself, where your strengths already are, and where there's genuine room to grow. I tend to be steady and practical rather than flashy, and I'll be straight with you about what I'm noticing. The insight we're after is yours, not mine, so I try to make space for you to arrive at it.

What I find rewarding is the connection itself, sitting with someone as they start to recognize what they're capable of. If any of this resonates, the beginning is simple: we talk, we get a sense of what you're up against, and we sort out the direction together from there.

Most of my work as a therapist is with adults, including older adults, who are dealing with the daily hassles, life transitions, or chronic and acute health conditions that have started to feel overwhelming. I'm dually licensed as a marriage and family therapist and a genetic counselor, and I've come to care a lot about treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, including the service members and veterans who find their way to me.

My style is warm and interactive, and I draw on an eclectic mix of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and schema therapy techniques, tailored to what you actually need rather than a fixed formula. Humor and deep insight aren't off limits here; they often sit side by side in the same session. I'm interested in functional therapy, the kind that helps you move forward, and where it's relevant I can gently fold in psychospiritual questions no matter your religious background. I work alongside the rest of your healthcare team and answer your questions directly. I won't live your life or make your decisions for you, but I can offer the anticipatory guidance that shifts your internal dialogue or opens a door where a family has drifted apart.

It takes real courage to reach for a more fulfilling life, and my job is to support and empower that. We'll start with whatever challenge is in front of you and brainstorm the best place to begin. From there, we build the rest together.

I'm a therapist who focuses on anxiety, depression, and the relationship struggles that tend to tangle up everything else. A lot of the adults I see are trying to make sense of what they're feeling and where it's coming from, and I want them to leave a session feeling genuinely heard rather than processed. I see clients from young adulthood through their later years, and I work in both English and Spanish, which matters when someone wants to talk about hard things in the language they think and dream in.

Much of my early training was in inpatient psychiatric units during my internship at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, where I learned crisis management and acute care. That experience taught me to stay steady when things feel overwhelming, and it shaped how I listen now. In a first session, I'm mostly asking questions and getting a real sense of your life, not rushing toward conclusions. I keep things client-centered, which for me means the pace and the priorities are yours to set, and I check in rather than assume.

Outside of work, my time goes to my family and my two dogs, usually hiking or somewhere near the beach. Those quiet moments of connection keep me grounded, and I think that steadiness carries into the room.

Whatever you've been sitting with, bring it to a first visit and we'll start untangling it together.

I'm a therapist and board-certified dance/movement therapist who focuses on the connection between mind and body, and I've spent more than fifteen years working with adolescents and adults across a wide range of backgrounds and mental health needs. My work is humanistic and trauma-informed, which means I'm less interested in a checklist of symptoms than in the person sitting across from me and the story their experiences tell.

My training as a dance/movement therapist shapes how I practice. I encourage people to use their voice both verbally and non-verbally, because self-expression takes many forms, and I've found it helps people build and keep a positive sense of self. I draw on dance/movement therapy principles alongside evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques, adapting to what a particular person actually responds to. In sessions I tend to notice what's happening in the body, not only in the words, and I'll gently name what I see.

I believe in the power of relationship, to yourself and to others. With people who are motivated to look honestly at their own patterns, I'll help you challenge beliefs that no longer serve you, practice healthy risk-taking, and set boundaries that hold up with yourself and the people around you. I set my pace by where you are.

Curious whether this way of working fits what you're looking for? That's exactly what a first visit is for.

I'm a licensed professional counselor specializing in talk therapy for adults, adolescents, and older adults who are working through depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and body dysmorphia. My background spans a range of settings, from inpatient care at Willowbrooke at Tanner, where I served as a primary therapist and assessor, to a university counseling center and virtual practice in Atlanta. That mix taught me that no two people arrive with the same story, and that the therapy has to fit the person rather than the other way around.

I take an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed work depending on what's actually in front of me. Rather than fitting you into one method, I customize what we do to your needs and your preferences. Early sessions are largely about exploring and processing the emotions and experiences that are hardest to name, at a pace that doesn't push you faster than you want to go. I try to stay warm and steady while we do it, so the difficult parts feel less like something to get through alone.

A lot of my work is about healing from what came before so you can actually be present in your life now. If you're ready to look at what's been weighing on you, come as you are to a first visit and we'll start untangling it together.

I trained as a licensed clinical social worker, and I mostly work with adults through the geriatric years, along with couples looking to understand each other a little better. Over more than twenty years, I've sat with people managing a wide range of concerns, including co-occurring struggles, grief and bereavement, and the existential questions that tend to surface at life's turning points.

I'm a wife, mother, daughter, and sister, and I've walked through my own share of life's challenges, so there's a good chance some part of your story will land with me. I pay close attention, not just to what people say but to the things they show without words. My approach is individualized, strengths-based, and affirming. I'm intentional about building rapport and meeting people without criticism, though when I notice behaviors keeping someone stuck, I'll name that gently and respectfully.

I draw on approaches like CBT, ACT, IPT, and solution-focused work, and I fold in mindfulness, breathing exercises, and spirituality where they fit. I'm also a self-described movie and series buff, and I'll often bring in a scene, a theme, or a character to give us a shared way to talk about behaviors and their consequences. It tends to make hard conversations feel a little more human.

My hope is that you can be your true, authentic self here, without needing to perform. If that sounds like the kind of support you're after, I'd be happy to talk.

I'm a therapist who focuses on adults navigating the kind of stress, trauma, and life transitions that don't resolve on their own. Over the last 30 years, I've worked across a wide range of settings: hospital and health systems, emergency rooms and psychiatric screening centers, and school- and community-based outpatient programs. That range taught me how to sit with people in the middle of a crisis and how to walk alongside them through the slower work that comes afterward. Along the way I've supervised social work students and served as a clinical director in community mental health, but what I keep coming back to is the one-on-one work with the person in front of me.

My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in the belief that care should fit around your life, not the other way around. I draw on acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness within a wellness-based frame, and I lean on CBT tools where they help. Early sessions tend to be about getting the full picture, your history, what's weighing on you, and what you actually want to be different, so we can decide together where to put our energy. I'll be straightforward with you, and I'll expect us to make those decisions as partners.

If that fits what you're after, reach out and we'll start with a conversation and shape the plan from there.

I've spent years as a therapist treating adults, adolescents, and older adults who are trying to get some steadiness back in how they handle their emotions. Many of the people I see feel like their reactions are running ahead of them, and they want practical skills to slow that down and respond with more confidence. My work is grounded in trauma-informed principles, which for me is less a slogan than a way of pacing things: I don't push people past what they're ready to look at, and I pay attention to what makes someone feel safe enough to keep going.

My training runs through CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT, so a lot of what we do is concrete. You can expect us to name what's actually happening in a hard moment and then build out real tools for it, especially around emotion regulation. I also lean on mindfulness to help people notice and accept what's going on internally before deciding what to do about it. Early sessions tend to be a mix of me getting the full picture and us mapping out where you want to head. I'll be honest with you about what I'm seeing, and I'll ask you to be honest back, because the plan only works if it's genuinely yours.

Before I came to this work, I spent six years at home raising my kids, which still shapes how I listen. The first step is a straightforward conversation, and we'll sort out the direction together from there.

I trained as a clinical social worker, and I mostly work with adults who are trying to find their footing through big life transitions, an existential crisis, or the kind of stress that quietly wears a person down. Over thirteen years as a psychotherapist, in outpatient settings and through telehealth, I've spent a lot of time alongside people navigating anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD, and addictions of different kinds, whether chemical, behavioral, or process. Often the work comes back to something practical: rebuilding self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, learning to communicate assertively and actually listen.

My approach is client centered, which means I follow your goals at your pace rather than pushing my own timeline onto you. I draw on Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, but I choose the tool that fits the person in front of me, not the other way around. In a first session, expect a real conversation: I'll ask what brought you here and what you want to be different, and I'll listen without rushing to fix. I try to keep things open and honest, so thoughts and feelings can be shared without worrying about judgment.

I'll be straight with you: I genuinely like this work, and I like working with people who want to be here. Deciding to start is often the hardest part, and if you've gotten this far, you've already done something that matters. When you're ready, reach out and let's talk.

I've spent years as a therapist treating adults and adolescents through the kinds of struggles that don't always fit neatly into a category: bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, postpartum, social anxiety, and the fallout from past trauma, divorce, and family conflict. Before I became an LPC, I spent two decades in elementary education, much of it as a behavioral interventionist working with children who had special needs, ADHD, and emotional disturbances. That work taught me how to sit with people who feel stuck and help them, along with the adults around them, find a way to turn things around.

My communication style is gentle but open. I'll tell you what I'm noticing, and I want you to feel free to do the same. I don't lean on one method; depending on what you need, we might draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, psychodynamic work, or humanistic approaches. Early sessions are mostly about getting a clear picture of what's weighing on you and what you're hoping to feel more of. I care a great deal about helping people find real happiness and some joy in their lives again, and I set the pace so it feels manageable rather than rushed.

Whether you're an adult sorting through a hard chapter or a teenager trying to make sense of it all, I'd be glad to talk about what's going on and where you'd like to go from here.

Most of my work as a therapist spans a wide age range, from kids as young as five to teenagers, adults, and older adults well into their later years. I've spent more than fifteen years in community and outpatient settings, which taught me that no two people walk in with the same story, so I don't treat them as if they do. Some of the folks I see are figuring out a hard season for the first time; others have been managing something for years and want a fresh set of eyes.

I draw on a range of approaches rather than forcing everyone into one method, because what helps a nine-year-old is rarely what helps someone in their seventies. The first time we meet, I'm mostly getting to know you: your history, what's bringing you in, what you're hoping for, and the strengths you already have that we can build on. From there we shape a plan together, one aimed at both some relief now and steadier ground over the long run. I try to keep things straightforward and grounded in your culture and life, so you actually feel understood rather than processed.

My training in social work at Adelphi University shaped how I look at people in the context of everything around them, not in isolation. Reach out when you're ready to start, and we'll figure out the first steps together.

I trained as a therapist, and I mostly work with adults, including older adults, who are working through depression, anxiety, and the mood shifts that make daily life feel heavier than it should. A lot of what brings people to me lives in the space between the clinical and the personal: relationship strain, questions of meaning, and the psycho-spiritual challenges that don't fit neatly into a diagnosis. My training took me through inpatient and outpatient settings, and I've sat with individuals, couples, families, first responders, and people navigating high-risk situations, so I've learned not to assume what a person's struggle looks like from the outside.

My approach leans on open, empathetic understanding and a genuinely collaborative pace. I don't hand down a plan; I build one alongside you, checking that it actually reflects what matters to you. In a first session, expect me to ask real questions and listen closely, less interested in labeling you than in understanding how you got here and where you'd like to go. Healing, in my experience, tends to happen when the work stays centered on the person, not the symptom list.

When I'm not working, I'm usually near the ocean, whether that's SCUBA diving, taking photographs, or joining a beach clean-up, and the rest of my time belongs to my family, my dog, and my cat.

Reach out when you're ready to begin the work together.

As a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience, I work mostly with adolescents, teenagers, and adults living with bipolar disorder, PTSD, and OCD, along with those sorting through questions of identity and relationships. I started my career going into people's homes to help them understand their diagnosis, their symptoms, and how their treatment fit into daily life, and that grounded, practical way of working has stayed with me. I'm trained in EMDR and trauma-focused CBT, and with younger clients I lean on play, art, and narrative work so emotions have somewhere to go when words fall short. I especially connect with people navigating disability, parents and caregivers, and clients who, like me, want a space where being a person of color is understood rather than explained.

My pace is structured but never rushed. In a first session, I mostly want to understand what brought you in, then I'll walk you through the kinds of therapy I offer so you know what you're signing up for. By our second meeting we're setting goals together, and from there our time shifts toward progress, practical tools, and honest check-ins about what's helping and what isn't. I listen closely, I don't judge, and I'll be straightforward with you.

If trauma, mood, or identity has been weighing on you, reach out when you're ready to start.

As a therapist, I work mostly with adults and older adults facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, grief, and the kind of adjustments that come when life changes faster than we're ready for. I trained as a clinical psychologist in my home country of Ecuador before earning my counseling degree here, and I've spent years in community mental health and private practice, including in-home and community-based work with children and their families. I see clients in both English and Spanish, and I know how much it can mean to talk through something difficult in the language you think and feel in.

I don't work from a single script. I pay attention to where a person is in their life and what their emotional, psychological, and social needs actually are in that moment, and I choose from there. Depending on what fits, that might mean cognitive behavioral work, motivational interviewing, a solution-focused or psychodynamic angle, or EMDR for trauma. I lean on mindfulness, grounding, and sensory motor techniques, and I stay trauma-informed and strengths-based throughout. Early sessions are mostly about understanding your story and what has and hasn't worked before, so we can decide on a direction together rather than my handing you one.

Deciding to talk to someone takes real effort, and noticing you might need support is its own kind of progress. If you're ready to take that next step, I'm here when you are.

As a therapist, I work mostly with adults, including older adults, who are living with mental health challenges and, often, addiction or co-occurring concerns alongside them. Over 25 years of counseling, I've found that most people already carry more inner strength than they give themselves credit for. A lot of my work is simply helping them recognize it and put it to use.

My background spans residential settings, where I supervised care for people managing both mental health and substance use, and telehealth work with a private psychiatric practice. As a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Co-Occurring Disorder Diplomate, I'm comfortable when the picture is complicated, and having worked closely with psychiatrists over the years, I'm familiar with most medications in current use as one part of a plan.

I lean on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and I tailor the work to the person rather than the diagnosis. I'll ask you to take an active role at every step, because the changes that stick are the ones you choose. Early sessions are mostly about getting the full story and figuring out what open, honest conversation looks like for you. Some people speak freely right away; others take time, and that's fine.

Reaching out for help takes real nerve. If you've gotten this far, you've already done the hardest part, and I'd be honored to take the next steps with you.

Most of my work as a therapist, over 13 years of it now, is with adults who are ready to turn some attention back toward themselves after long stretches of putting everyone and everything else first. I came into this field through international human rights and educational work, and later spent years alongside formerly homeless adults in supportive housing, first as a social worker and eventually as a supervisor and assistant program director. That history shaped how I listen. I think of therapy as a real act of self-investment, a chance to approach yourself with curiosity, courage, and compassion rather than judgment.

My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in evidence. Depending on what you need, I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, DBT skills, psychodynamic work, and cognitive-behavioral techniques, but I lead with the relationship, not the technique. Early sessions tend to move at a human pace: I ask questions, I stay curious, and I pay attention to what actually matters to you underneath the presenting concern. Over time, the work is about building emotional flexibility and resilience, getting clearer on your values, and taking steps that line up with them. I aim for a space that feels warm, validating, and culturally responsive, where you feel genuinely seen.

Curious whether the two of us would work well together? A first visit is a good place to find out.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than a decade of practice, I work mostly with people carrying relationship strain, family conflict, and the kind of trauma that reaches into how someone connects with the people closest to them. I especially care about clients from underserved backgrounds facing hard life circumstances, including racial and cultural trauma, substance use, and the questions that come up around career and educational direction. Many of the people I meet have been managing a lot on their own for a long time.

I try to look at the whole person, not just the presenting problem. That means paying attention to the emotional, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual sides of what you're living through, because they rarely stay in separate boxes. In our first meeting, expect me to ask questions and listen closely, and to be honest with you about what I'm hearing. I'll build the plan around your specific situation rather than fitting you into a standard one, and I'll adjust the pace as we go. Nothing you say here needs to be edited first.

It takes real courage to reach for a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps toward change. My role is to support and encourage you through that, not to hurry it. There's no rush. When you feel ready to begin, I'll be here.

I trained as a licensed mental health counselor, and over the past seven years I've spent most of my time with adolescents, adults, and older adults working through trauma, depression, anxiety, and mood changes that have started to reshape how they move through their days. Before I came to this work as a counselor, I spent years as a social service coordinator and manager at a Florida nonprofit serving teens and their families, helping people get past the barriers standing between them and communication, education, and whatever came next. That experience still shapes how I show up.

My approach is client-centered and strength-based, which really just means I follow your lead and build on what's already working rather than fixating on what's broken. I don't come in with a fixed method; my style is eclectic, driven by what actually interests and matters to you. Early sessions tend to be conversational, where I'm listening for what you want to change and how quickly you want to move toward it, and we go from there together.

I've done a lot of work with teens navigating eating disorders and with people in the LGBTQ community, and I have a particular soft spot for families figuring out life with autism and other special needs. Positive change is possible, and it usually starts with someone taking your goals seriously.

If this feels like the right fit, I'd be happy to talk.

I'm a licensed professional counselor with a particular focus on talk therapy across the lifespan, and after more than 24 years in this field I've worked with just about every age, from children as young as five to older adults. That range matters to me. A parent bringing in a struggling nine-year-old, a teenager who feels misunderstood, an adult sorting through years of accumulated stress, a grandparent facing later-life changes: each one asks something a little different of me, and I've built my practice around being able to meet those differences.

I draw on a number of approaches depending on who's in front of me, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing, and I'm certified to do this work over telehealth, which I've come to trust as a genuine way to connect rather than a compromise. I tend to be practical and direct. Early sessions are mostly me getting to know how you think and what you actually want to change, not a checklist of symptoms. I'll ask questions, and I'll tell you honestly what I'm noticing.

My background runs from crisis work and family therapy at a children's center to private practice, so I'm comfortable with complicated situations and with people who've been told their case is complicated. Send a message when you're ready to get started.

I'm a licensed professional counselor with a particular focus on helping people through crisis and the rebuilding that comes afterward, and I've spent about ten years doing this work. Much of my background is in the harder chapters of people's lives: I've counseled survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, worked a mental health crisis line, and run support and therapy groups where people slowly figured out how to trust again. These days I see adults and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, shaky self-esteem, strained relationships, and the kind of communication breakdowns that leave you talking past the people you love most.

My own guiding idea is simple: I want to help people help themselves. So the relationship we build in session is close and steady, but the point isn't to lean on me indefinitely. Expect open, honest conversation, some digging into where old patterns come from, and practical, workable suggestions you can actually use between our meetings. I'll ask questions that build insight, and I'll be direct when I think it's useful. The pace is yours, though I tend to nudge toward forward movement.

Outside of session, I stay busy with continuing training, volunteering, sci-fi conventions, a slightly out-of-hand Disney collection, and thoroughly spoiling my nieces and nephews.

Curious whether this kind of counseling might fit what you're looking for right now?

I trained as a therapist, and I mostly work with adults navigating substance use alongside the mental health challenges that so often travel with it: post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and shifts in mood that are hard to name on your own. Integrated care has been my focus for years, first in a setting where I sat with people managing both recovery and their emotional lives at the same time, and more recently in private practice, where I've worked with clients entirely through telehealth.

The methods I lean on tend to be practical. I draw on cognitive therapy, motivational enhancement, and logotherapy, which is really about helping you make sense of what's weighing on you and where you want to go next. In our early sessions, I'll ask a lot of questions about the stressors in front of you right now, less to catalog symptoms than to understand how they're actually landing in your daily life. I try to be honest and direct, and I'd rather we figure things out together than hand you a plan you didn't help build.

When medication is part of the picture, I've found that working closely with a physician keeps you more engaged in the therapy itself, and that partnership tends to make the whole thing hold together better.

If you're tired of managing recovery and everything underneath it by yourself, reach out and let's talk about where to start.

I'm a licensed professional counselor with a particular focus on people navigating anxiety, depression, mood instability, and the kind of adjustment struggles that surface when life shifts in ways you didn't choose. Over the years I've worked across a wide range of settings, from outpatient and in-home care to partial hospitalization and residential treatment, which means I've sat with clients at nearly every level of intensity. I have a real interest in young adults sorting through co-occurring challenges, and I've spent time working with complex trauma and substance use as well.

My approach is integrative and client-centered, and it's grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a model I lean on because it adapts to whatever a person is actually facing rather than forcing them into a single framework. Depending on what fits, I draw on mindfulness, dialectical and acceptance-based work, psychoeducation, and trauma-informed care. In practice, our early sessions are less about me steering and more about understanding what matters to you and what's gotten in the way of it. I take the relationship itself seriously; feeling heard and validated isn't a nicety, it's where the work starts.

I tend to move at a pace that respects where you are rather than where a treatment plan says you should be. There's no rush to figure it all out at once. Reach out when the timing feels right for you, and we'll begin from there.