Veronica McKnight, LCSW

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 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 marriage and family therapist, and most of what I see is people navigating the emotional and relational challenges that come up in their lives, whether they're working through things on their own, as a couple, or as a family. I earned my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in Nyack, New York, and that relational lens shapes how I understand almost everything a person brings to me. Nobody arrives with the exact same story, so I don't treat anyone as though they do.

I care a lot about trust and respect being present from the start, because I don't think real work happens without them. Our first session is mostly about getting a full picture of your background, what's bringing you in, and where you'd like to end up. From there, we build a plan together that actually fits your life rather than a generic version of it. I try to keep things collaborative throughout, checking in as we go and adjusting when something isn't working for you.

What matters to me is that you feel genuinely heard, not processed. I'd rather move at a pace that lets you feel steady than rush toward a milestone that doesn't mean anything to you.

Curious whether the two of us would work well together? That's exactly what a first conversation is for.

Most of my work as a therapist is talk therapy with adults, including older adults navigating the later chapters of life. I've practiced in both outpatient and inpatient settings, and I earned my Master's degree in psychology in 2016, so I've seen how differently people arrive at care depending on where they are and what they've been through. That range shapes how I listen.

Open communication matters to me, and I work closely with you to set goals that are clear and actually reachable, not aspirational for their own sake. I want you to feel heard and respected, and I want you to be an active participant rather than someone I'm doing things to. My approach is grounded in trust, collaboration, and mutual respect; that isn't a slogan, it's the condition I need in order to be useful to you.

The first session is mostly me learning your story: your history, what's bringing you in, and what you're hoping will be different. From there I build a plan that fits your needs, your values, and your own objectives, and I adjust it as we go and as you make progress. I'd rather change course honestly than stay attached to a plan that isn't working.

If any of this fits, reach out and we'll start with a conversation. We can figure out the rest together from there.

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.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see spans the full arc of a life. Over the years I've worked across a range of outpatient settings with people of many ages, from teenagers navigating the noise of adolescence to adults in the thick of midlife, to older folks in their sixties and beyond who are still doing the real work of understanding themselves. I hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a second Master's in Philosophy, and I'm currently working toward a PhD in Human and Social Services, so questions about how people make meaning tend to follow me into the room.

Early sessions with me move at an unhurried pace. I take my time getting to know you as a whole person, not just the concern that brought you in, and I ask enough questions to actually understand what's going on before we settle on any direction. I care about building genuine rapport first; trust isn't something I expect on day one. From there, we shape a path forward together, one that fits your particular life rather than a generic plan applied to you.

Whatever you bring, I want you to feel heard, respected, and taken seriously. The first step is simply talking things through and getting a clear picture of where you are; the rest we figure out as we go.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lou Hang, LMFT, has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in Nyack, NY. Her background equips her to support clients across a range of relational and emotional challenges.

Lou Hang provides individualized, client-centered care, recognizing that each person’s experiences and needs are distinct. She fosters a compassionate, supportive therapeutic environment where trust and respect are central, helping patients feel safe, heard, and understood throughout their care.

Lou Hang establishes a strong foundation by thoroughly exploring each patient’s background, concerns, and goals during the initial session. She collaborates closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that align with their unique needs and therapeutic goals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 spans the full arc of a life. Over the years I've worked across a range of outpatient settings with people of many ages, from teenagers navigating the noise of adolescence to adults in the thick of midlife, to older folks in their sixties and beyond who are still doing the real work of understanding themselves. I hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a second Master's in Philosophy, and I'm currently working toward a PhD in Human and Social Services, so questions about how people make meaning tend to follow me into the room.

Early sessions with me move at an unhurried pace. I take my time getting to know you as a whole person, not just the concern that brought you in, and I ask enough questions to actually understand what's going on before we settle on any direction. I care about building genuine rapport first; trust isn't something I expect on day one. From there, we shape a path forward together, one that fits your particular life rather than a generic plan applied to you.

Whatever you bring, I want you to feel heard, respected, and taken seriously. The first step is simply talking things through and getting a clear picture of where you are; the rest we figure out as we go.

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 with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and the messy in-between of life transitions. Over more than a decade of practice, I've worked with adults, teens, and whole families, often people who feel a little stuck and want something practical to hold onto, not just a place to talk in circles.

My style is warm and solution-focused, and I lean toward partnership. I'm not the kind of therapist who sits back and nods; I'll bring tools, strategies, and honest feedback, and I'll ask you to try things out between our sessions. Expect me to share the occasional worksheet, app, or reading when it fits what you're working on. A session with me tends to move between real conversation and figuring out what you can actually use on Tuesday afternoon when things get hard. I want you to leave with something to work with, not just something to think about.

I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I try to tailor the work to your background rather than assume one approach fits everyone. My aim is to help you build resilience and make changes that hold up over time, not just for the next few weeks.

There's no rush to any of this. When you feel ready to begin, I'll be here, and we can take it from there.

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.

As a therapist, I work mostly with adults and older adults who are ready to sort through what life has thrown at them and want practical tools to do it. Over more than 25 years in human services, including close to a decade seeing clients in outpatient therapy, I've sat with people navigating stress, loss, transition, and the weight of experiences they haven't fully unpacked. I've also counseled military families during my time at Fort McCoy, and that work taught me a lot about how people carry pressure quietly.

Here's something I hold onto: you're not broken. You already have the ability to empower yourself; my job is to help you find the right tools and the guidance to use them. I draw on approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, and I'm trauma-informed in how I listen and pace things. Early on, expect me to ask real questions about your history, your concerns, and where you want to go, and to actually take my time with your answers. I care about trust and clear communication, and I want you to feel heard and respected rather than rushed. We'll set goals together and build the skills to meet them, at whatever pace fits you.

Growth doesn't happen on a schedule, so let's start with a real conversation about what's going on and decide together what comes next.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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 therapist, and most of what I see is trauma, anxiety, and depression, along with the things that tend to travel alongside them: patterns of codependency, low self-esteem, and the effort it takes to steady yourself through a big life transition. I've worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings since 2013, treating substance use and mental health concerns, and I'm a Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional in Florida as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

What matters most to me is your individuality. I take a genuinely individualistic approach, because I value and want to protect your autonomy rather than fit you into a formula. I work through the lens of Family Systems and Attachment Theory, and I draw on Existential, Strength-Based, Dialectical Behavior, and Client-Centered ideas, plus 12 Step principles when they're useful. In practice that means our sessions blend real conversation with psychoeducation and concrete coping skills you can actually use. You can expect unconditional positive regard from me, and honesty; I'm here to help you build a life of your own choosing, not the one someone else picked for you.

I think self-care and emotion regulation are skills worth practicing, not just talking about, so we'll move at a pace that respects where you are.

If you're tired of feeling defined by what happened to you and want to start deciding what comes next, let's talk about how to get there together.

I trained as a clinical social worker, and I mostly work with adults and older adults who are navigating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and grief. Over the past 17-plus years, I've done this work in a lot of different settings: hospitals, community mental health and substance abuse clinics, and home-based crisis intervention, along with individual and group therapy and supervisory roles. That range has taught me that people arrive at very different points, and the work has to start from where they actually are.

My style is warm and engaging, and I think of the therapist's role as collaborative rather than directive. Depending on what you're looking for, our work together might mean building new skills to cope with emotional pain, learning to set boundaries in relationships, or looking for more meaning in your life. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, relational and psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness and embodiment work, but whatever modality we use, it's always trauma informed and built on your strengths. In an early session, expect real conversation and some honest curiosity about what brought you here and what you'd like to be different.

Self-exploration, discovery, and healing tend to unfold at their own pace, and I'm comfortable letting them. If that's the kind of work you're ready for, we can start with a conversation and figure out the rest together.

Most of my work as a therapist, over 13 years now, is with adults and older adults who are working through substance use and recovery, along with the depression, anxiety, grief, and unexpected life changes that so often travel alongside it. Before my current work, I spent a decade in an inpatient co-occurring disorders facility, providing direct care and clinical leadership, and that experience still shapes how I sit with someone who feels like recovery is a moving target rather than a finish line.

My approach is eclectic, grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care, and I'll fold in 12-step programming when it fits the person in front of me. A lot of what we do together is examining the thoughts, beliefs, and values that quietly steer your reactions, then challenging the negative ones that get in the way of any real joy in a given day. Early sessions tend to be exploratory: we look at past and current experiences, notice where the distress is coming from, and start building coping skills and healthier thought patterns you can actually use. I try to work in a person-centered, strengths-based way, and I especially value being an affirming presence for clients in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Bring whatever's been wearing on you to a first visit, and we'll start making sense of it side by side.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on grief and the ways loss reshapes a family. I started out as a hospice social worker back in 1999, sitting with people through death and dying, and that early work still informs how I approach nearly everything else. Over the years I've broadened well beyond hospice into substance use, ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and the particular tangle of navigating foster care and adoption.

I believe connection is the foundation of any positive growth, so my first priority is making the room feel like somewhere you can actually say the thing you came to say. My work is client centered. That means we go at the pace that fits you, and I lean on evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and EMDR depending on what you're working through, not the other way around. In an early session, expect me to do a lot of listening, ask about the challenges you're facing day to day, and be honest with you about what I'm noticing.

I see adults across the lifespan, including older adults, and when families are involved I encourage inclusion and diversity within them, because individual growth rarely happens in isolation. Wherever you are in this, and whatever brought you here, I want the work to feel like something we're doing together rather than something happening to you.

If any of that fits what you've been looking for, I'd be happy to talk.

I've spent years as a therapist working across inpatient and outpatient settings, and I see individuals, couples, families, and groups. Some of the people I work best with are children, teenagers, and older adults navigating change, and I've learned that the same approach rarely fits two people the same way. As an Army brat, a combat veteran, and a retired military spouse, I've lived in a lot of places and sat with a lot of different life experiences, and I think that history shapes how I listen.

My style is eclectic, meaning I adjust to what's actually in front of me rather than running everyone through the same protocol. I treat therapy as a joint effort, and I genuinely mean that: you're the expert on your own experience, and progress tends to come from shared commitment and a little courage on both sides. I start with a thorough assessment so I understand your background, your needs, and where you want to go. From there I keep the dialogue open, including between sessions, and I make sure you're part of building the plan, not just receiving it. When it fits, I draw on training in Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR.

Our first conversation is mostly me asking questions and getting to know how you got here. There's no rush to this. Reach out when the timing feels right for you.

I'm a therapist specializing in trauma, substance use, and the ways old wounds surface as depression and anxiety, with more than a decade of experience treating adults and adolescents across residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, much of what I do focuses on childhood trauma and how it keeps showing up in daily life, long after the events themselves have passed. I'm also trained as a post-induction therapist in the Meadows Model, and I lean on CBT, DBT, and narrative work depending on what a given person actually needs.

A lot of the people I see are working on maintaining sobriety, learning coping skills, and finally confronting a past they've spent years avoiding. My aim is for you to feel heard and secure, and to know your confidentiality is genuinely protected. I care about the whole family system, not just the diagnosis in front of me, because unresolved trauma rarely stays in one lane. Sessions are practical and honest: we name what's driving the distress, then build the skills to live differently. Over the years I've found creative ways to make virtual care feel real, so the screen doesn't get in the way of the work.

Healing isn't something I hand you; it's something we work toward together. Bring what's been weighing on you to a first visit, and we'll start sorting through it side by side.

I'm a therapist, and over more than ten years I've worked in a lot of different clinical settings with people from all walks of life. That range matters to me, because it means I've learned not to assume that two people walking in with similar struggles need the same thing. Adults come to me at all sorts of turning points: some are trying to build steadier coping skills, some are working through a lifestyle change they know they need but haven't been able to make stick, and some just want to feel more like themselves again.

How we work depends on you. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches rather than forcing everyone into one method, and I keep an eye on the whole picture, not just the symptom in front of us. A lot of what I do is aimed at helping you become more independent over time, so the goal isn't leaning on therapy forever but leaving with more of your own footing. Early sessions tend to be practical: we talk through what's actually going on day to day and start naming what you'd like to be different.

I care about connecting with the person in the room, not a chart. If any of this fits where you are right now, there's no rush. Reach out when the timing feels right for you, and we'll take it from there.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see is people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the kind of insomnia that makes everything else harder to manage. I've worked in both mental health and substance use settings since 2016, with a range of people at very different points in their lives, from younger adults sorting out who they want to be to older adults reckoning with change and loss. Whatever brings you in, I want to understand the full picture, not just the symptom on the surface.

My approach is eclectic and trauma-focused. I draw on Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I fold in somatic work because I think the mind and body are having a conversation whether we listen or not. Early on, expect me to ask questions and actually sit with your answers rather than rushing toward a fix. I treat our work as genuinely collaborative, which to me means naming the barriers standing between you and your own well-being, then figuring out how to move through them together. I'll be direct with you, and I'll expect us to set the pace as we go.

Curious whether this is the right kind of support for what you're facing right now? That's exactly the conversation a first visit is for.

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience working across many stages of life, from children as young as five to adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. Over the years I've worked with people from a lot of different worlds: finance, education, wellness, entertainment, hospitality, marketing, and sales. Each one arrives with a personal story, and I'm easily inspired by the work of discovering it.

My approach is eclectic and integrative, which really means I don't force one method onto everyone. Depending on your needs, interests, and goals, a session might draw on family systems, cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment work, mindfulness, or a focus on your strengths and healthy attachment. What stays constant is the tone: curiosity, care, and steady guidance. My love of nature, science, people, and lifelong learning tends to show up in the room, and I think it keeps the work grounded and hopeful.

I treat this as teamwork. When we're aiming at a common goal together, that's where I've seen real growth, healing, and a fuller sense of wellbeing take hold. I'll ask questions, follow your lead, and adjust as we go.

Deciding to look for a therapist takes something, and getting this far in a bio means you've already started. When you're ready to talk, I'll be glad to sit down and get to know your story.

I'm a therapist who has spent more than 20 years working alongside individuals, families, and groups through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and the kind of life transitions that leave people unsure of their footing. That work has taken me through a lot of different rooms: schools, foster care systems, group homes, government agencies, and healthcare organizations. Each setting taught me something about how people carry stress differently depending on where they are in life, and I bring that range to whoever sits across from me, whether it's a young child, a teenager, an adult, or someone in their later years.

I tend to be practical and clear. In a first session, I'm mostly getting to know you, asking about what brought you in and what you'd actually like to be different, so we can shape a direction together rather than guess at it. I care about care that's accessible and tailored to the person in front of me, not a formula applied the same way to everyone. My background includes trauma processing and specialized training in areas like domestic violence and ethics, and I'm a Qualified Supervisor in Florida, but what matters more to me is that the pace and the plan fit your real life.

If you've been meaning to sort through something and keep putting it off, I'm ready when you are.

I'm a therapist who focuses on the concerns that touch nearly every corner of someone's life: trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, intimate partner violence, and the strain that shows up in relationships and marriages. Over the years I've worked in just about every setting you can name, from inpatient units and emergency departments to partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, schools, and community-based work. That range has taught me that people arrive at very different points, and the work has to fit the person in front of me.

I don't see my job as needing to save the world or empower anyone. I think that framing gets it backward. What I do is work alongside you to find the tools you already carry and the resources in your community, and then use both to move toward what you actually want. Practically, that means we start by getting honest about the root of what's going on rather than only managing the surface, then build a plan that's specific to you and shows real, measurable progress. I lean on approaches like CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work, and I keep care culturally informed because context matters.

Reaching out and putting words to what's been hard is not a small thing. If you've gotten this far, you've already started the part most people find hardest, and I'd be glad to pick it up with you from there.

My work as a therapist centers on people who have lived through trauma and toxic stress, and I've spent nine years learning how those experiences settle into a person's daily life. Some of the people I see are wrestling with addiction, some are trying to steady a relationship that's fraying, and some are navigating a change that has thrown everything off balance. I work across the full span of ages, from young children to older adults, and I've spent years working with families and couples too.

My approach is trauma-focused and cognitive behavioral, but what that means in practice is simpler: I want to help you understand yourself and your challenges more clearly, then draw on your own strengths to do the healing. I lean toward encouragement and I keep the work centered on you. In a first session, expect me to ask questions and listen more than talk, so I understand where you've been before we decide where to go. My years in community mental health, in substance abuse treatment, and supervising care for children affected by the child welfare system taught me that people move at their own pace, and I respect that.

If trauma or stress has left you feeling like you're running on old survival instincts, I'd like to help you find steadier ground. Reach out when you're ready and we'll start there.

I trained as a marriage and family therapist, and I mostly work with adults across the whole span of life, from people in their late teens through those navigating their later years. I tend to see the person in context, looking at the various environments someone moves through and how those settings shape the way they feel and function. My clientele has spanned every life cycle, race, and medical need, and I've walked alongside people through medical diagnoses, grief, and the end of life, honoring all varieties of human beings as they come.

My approach is solution-focused at its core, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory, and grounded in trauma-informed and crisis intervention training (including an externship in Emotion Focused Therapy with Dr. Sue Johnson). In a first session, expect me to ask about the world you live in, not just the symptoms you carry, so we can figure out what's actually pressing on you. I start from the belief that every person arrives with a unique purpose, real strengths, and abilities worth drawing on. My job is to pair those with practical tools so the work belongs to you. When it's useful, I collaborate closely with the psychiatric clinicians here so care stays coordinated and personal.

Bring what's sitting on your mind to a first visit, and we'll work out where to go from there, together.

I'm a therapist who has spent years working with adults navigating the transitions that reshape a life: a new medical diagnosis, a shift in a relationship, changes at work, becoming a parent, or moving into a new stage of aging. A lot of what brings people to me is stress that's spilling into how they communicate, how they connect with the people around them, and how they handle conflict when it shows up. My interest in whole-person care isn't abstract for me. I live with a chronic medical condition, and getting through my own difficult stretches taught me how much our daily habits shape our well-being. So I pay attention to the six pillars I've come to rely on: how you eat, how you move, how you manage stress, how you sleep, whether risky substances are in the picture, and how connected you feel to others. In our work, I draw on solution-focused therapy, CBT, and mindfulness, and because I'm Gottman Level One and Two trained and a certified relationship educator, I'm comfortable helping couples untangle communication. Early on, expect me to ask real questions about your lifestyle, not just your symptoms, and to be honest with you about what I notice. I've found deep satisfaction in watching people grow more confident and steadier in their relationships and careers. If you're ready to look at your story together, the first step is a straightforward conversation, and we'll map out where to go from there.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see is adults and older teens working through anxiety, mood struggles, and the kind of life transitions that leave you unsure of what comes next. I work with people from about age 15 on up, and part of what I've learned across an inpatient psychiatric hospital, outpatient group practice, and PHP and IOP settings is that no two stories arrive the same way, even when the diagnosis on paper looks similar.

I tend to believe that every person has the ability to live a happy, healthy, engaging life, but sometimes you need an objective observer to help uncover what that life actually looks like for you. So a first session is really about hearing your story. I'll ask questions, listen for what matters to you, and start building from your strengths rather than handing you a formula. My approach leans client-centered and solution focused; I want us moving toward something, not just naming what's wrong. I draw on techniques like CBT and DBT where they fit, but the direction stays yours.

I genuinely care about the relationships I build in this work, and I put real time and energy into the healing process alongside the people I see. That matters to me more than any single method.

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

I'm a therapist who has spent over 15 years working with individuals and couples through trauma, relationship strain, and the big transitions that reshuffle a life. A lot of the couples I see come to me after infidelity, when trust feels broken and communication has stalled, and they're not sure if there's a way back to each other. I also work with adults facing anxiety, burnout, and the quieter emotional weight of living with a chronic illness, along with older adults navigating change later in life.

My training runs through Brainspotting, ACT, CBT, and the Gottman Method for couples, but I don't lead with technique. I lead with insight. Sessions with me are practical and collaborative; we'll name what's actually going on, and I'll offer real tools you can use between our conversations, not just in the room. I tailor the work to what you're facing rather than running you through a fixed program, and I'll be honest with you about what I'm noticing along the way. My aim is to help you build the kind of emotional resilience that holds up after therapy ends.

Whether you're coming on your own or as a couple, the goal is the same: more clarity, steadier connection, and enough confidence to face what's next. If trust has been shaken or you're just tired of running on empty, reach out and let's start the repair work together.

I'm a therapist, and with more than 20 years of experience I've spent much of my career alongside children and families working through severe emotional and behavioral challenges. These days I see people across the lifespan, from kids as young as five to older adults, and I still consider this work both a passion and a calling. I'm genuinely humbled when someone takes the initiative to work on their mental wellness, because I know that first step isn't a small one.

Strong, open communication and trust are the foundation of anything we'll accomplish together. I listen closely, offer gentle guidance, and adjust what I do to fit you rather than the other way around. A lot of our work centers on noticing the unwanted self-talk that runs in the background, then figuring out coping strategies that can take the place of thoughts and habits that no longer serve you. Expect early sessions to feel more like a real conversation than an interrogation; I want to understand how you actually think and talk to yourself before we change anything.

My pace is steady, and I lean toward collaboration over prescription. I'd rather help you build self-awareness and resilience you can carry forward than hand you a fix that doesn't fit your life.

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

Most of my work as a therapist spans a wide range of ages, from children as young as five to older adults, along with everyone in between. I've spent years in individual, family, and group settings, and I've learned that the same struggle looks different at eight than it does at eighty. I see people navigating complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety and social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, grief, substance use, and the emotional weight of chronic medical issues and rare didiseases. I especially value working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and folks managing several things at once.

My approach is integrative. I lean on cognitive behavioral work, but I also draw from solution-focused and reality-based methods and positive psychology, because I take the mind-body connection seriously and want to understand how the different parts of your life are functioning together. I'm a firm believer that therapy is a partnership; we design your goals side by side, and I'll ask early on what has and hasn't worked for you before, so we don't repeat approaches that only left you frustrated. Early sessions are largely about me getting a clear picture of you as a whole person, so what we build actually fits your life and adjusts as your needs change.

If you've felt unseen or like past treatment missed the mark, I'd like to hear what brought you here and figure out a better fit together.

My work as a therapist centers on people living with substance use and mental health struggles at the same time, which is where I've spent most of the past 27 years. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, and much of what I do is with folks whose recovery and their depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or grief are all tangled up together and can't really be pulled apart. I also work across a wide span of ages, from teenagers through older adults, and I feel a particular affinity for people navigating disability, neurodivergence, and the daily weight of being a parent or caregiver.

The first few visits are mostly me assessing what you actually need, then building a plan around that rather than handing you one off the shelf. I draw on person-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques, and I lean on the empathetic listening and emotional support that tend to matter more than any single method. I try to be calm and steady, and I want the choices to stay yours.

Honestly, my long-standing goal has been to work myself out of a job. I'd rather help you find your own footing than keep you coming back forever.

If you've been fighting both your recovery and what's underneath it, and you're ready for someone to help you sort out which is which, reach out and let's start.

I'm a therapist who focuses on adults and older adults working through anxiety, depression, trauma, mood instability, anger, low self-esteem, and the emotional weight of relationship struggles and life transitions. Over roughly twenty years, I've worked in just about every setting you can name: telehealth, outpatient care, residential programs for youth and adults, Assertive Community Treatment, foster care, inpatient units, intensive in-home services, and private practice. That range taught me that no two people arrive with the same story, so I don't hand out the same plan twice.

My approach is solution-focused and goal-oriented, and it leans hard on your strengths rather than your deficits. I want you to leave a session with a clearer sense of purpose and a bit more room to breathe. Early on, we'll spend time sorting out what's actually getting in your way and what you'd like to be different, and I'll be honest with you about what I'm noticing. Depending on what fits, I draw on trauma-informed care, CBT and trauma-focused CBT, motivational interviewing, collaborative problem solving, and family systems work. If you're coming as a couple or family, we'll look at the patterns between you, not just inside you.

Deciding to talk to someone takes real effort, and getting this far already says something about what you're ready for. When you feel ready to take the next step, I'll be here to help you figure out where to begin.