Andrea Rako, LCSW

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.

Charlene Mabins, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois. She supports adults ages 25–75+ navigating chronic illness, stress, and life challenges, helping clients reflect on difficult experiences and build practical coping skills to improve daily functioning and resilience.

Charlene creates a supportive, collaborative space where clients can openly discuss challenges. She helps individuals identify patterns contributing to distress and works with them to develop realistic coping strategies tailored to their goals.

Charlene begins with brief introductions and a focused discussion of current concerns. From there, she develops a tailored treatment plan designed to address root causes, build coping skills, and support measurable progress over time.

Brandie Ajisefinni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working across hospitals, medical clinics, hospice, community mental health, and telehealth settings, serving individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds. After serving on active duty in the military, she earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Simmons College. Her broad clinical experience has shaped a compassionate, adaptable approach to care.

Brandie is a dedicated ally of the LGBTQ+ community and actively promotes anti-racism through awareness, open dialogue, and listening to others’ lived experiences. Clients often share that sessions feel warm, conversational, and comfortable—like talking with a trusted friend. She values collaboration and uses tools from CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic approaches to help patients build skills for managing stress and anxiety.

Initial sessions begin with a clear overview of what therapy will look like, including what questions may be asked and identifying goals for treatment. Brandie works collaboratively with patients to set expectations around session frequency, between-session exercises, and how progress will be measured over time.

Sean Collins, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adults, adolescents, children, and families. He has experience across outpatient, telehealth, residential, and community-based settings, with a focus on anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions. Sean uses an Adlerian and CBT-informed approach to help clients build insight, recognize patterns, and create meaningful change.

Sean creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and safe being honest about their experiences. His calm, thoughtful style balances reflection with practical problem-solving. He believes in treating the whole person by exploring how thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences connect while helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and recognize their strengths.

Sean begins by learning about each client’s history, concerns, goals, strengths, and support system. He works collaboratively to create realistic and meaningful treatment goals, tailoring care through CBT, Adlerian therapy, emotional regulation, communication skills, and problem-solving strategies. Sessions often include reflection, psychoeducation, and practical tools clients can apply in daily life, with ongoing adjustments based on progress and changing needs.

Most of my work as a therapist comes out of behavioral medicine, where I've spent a lot of time at the point that physical health and mental health meet. I see adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I'm often working with people managing depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, or relationship difficulties, sometimes all at once. I care about reaching people in underserved communities who haven't always had access to this kind of support.

My approach centers on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A lot of what we do together is noticing patterns that get in the way, the ones quietly keeping you from better health, and then figuring out whether we can challenge them, reframe them, or replace them with something that actually works for you. I like to get underneath the behavior to the need it's trying to meet, because that's usually where lasting change starts. Sessions with me tend to be practical and collaborative; expect to do some honest looking at what's happening and why, and to leave with a clearer sense of the next step. When medication has a role, it's one part of a fuller plan, never the whole story.

What I'm really after is helping you grow into a version of yourself that feels more like you.

There's no rush to any of this. Reach out when the timing feels right for you, and we'll take it from there.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on helping adults and older adults build practical, healthy coping skills through talk therapy. I earned my Master's in Mental Health Therapy in 2013, and I started my career in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. That's where I learned to work with people in genuinely difficult moments and to start from where someone actually is, not where a treatment plan says they should be. From there I moved into crisis centers and outpatient work, which shaped how I think about steady, ongoing support.

I care a lot about open communication. In our first session, I want to really understand your history, what's brought you in, and what you're hoping to get out of this, before I suggest anything. From there we set clear, meaningful goals together, and I build a plan around what matters to you rather than a one-size approach. I check in as we go to make sure the work still lines up with what you came for.

My sessions tend to be conversational and grounded. You can expect me to listen closely, ask questions, and be honest with you about what I'm noticing. I want you to feel heard and respected, and comfortable enough to say the things that are hard to say out loud.

If you're looking for a therapist who'll take your goals seriously and work alongside you, reach out and let's talk.

I'm a therapist, and I've spent 14 years working across a lot of different settings, from elementary school classrooms to inpatient and outpatient care, healthcare teams, and case management. That range shapes how I sit with people now. I see adults and older adults who are working through whatever brought them to therapy at this point in their lives, whether that's something recent or something they've been carrying for a while.

My approach is eclectic and built around the person in front of me rather than a formula. Depending on what fits, I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused and person-centered work. What matters more than the method, though, is trust, and I don't rush that part. The first session is relaxed. We spend it getting to know each other, talking through what's going on, what you're concerned about, and what you'd actually like to be different. From there we move at a comfortable pace, paying attention to your strengths and laying a foundation we can build on.

I think therapy works best when it's genuinely collaborative, so I'll check in with you about direction rather than deciding it for you. I want you to feel heard and supported, and I want the work to feel like ours.

If something is on your mind, bring it to a first visit and we'll start sorting through it together.

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.

Charlene Mabins, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois. She supports adults ages 25–75+ navigating chronic illness, stress, and life challenges, helping clients reflect on difficult experiences and build practical coping skills to improve daily functioning and resilience.

Charlene creates a supportive, collaborative space where clients can openly discuss challenges. She helps individuals identify patterns contributing to distress and works with them to develop realistic coping strategies tailored to their goals.

Charlene begins with brief introductions and a focused discussion of current concerns. From there, she develops a tailored treatment plan designed to address root causes, build coping skills, and support measurable progress over time.

Brandie Ajisefinni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working across hospitals, medical clinics, hospice, community mental health, and telehealth settings, serving individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds. After serving on active duty in the military, she earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Simmons College. Her broad clinical experience has shaped a compassionate, adaptable approach to care.

Brandie is a dedicated ally of the LGBTQ+ community and actively promotes anti-racism through awareness, open dialogue, and listening to others’ lived experiences. Clients often share that sessions feel warm, conversational, and comfortable—like talking with a trusted friend. She values collaboration and uses tools from CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic approaches to help patients build skills for managing stress and anxiety.

Initial sessions begin with a clear overview of what therapy will look like, including what questions may be asked and identifying goals for treatment. Brandie works collaboratively with patients to set expectations around session frequency, between-session exercises, and how progress will be measured over time.

Andrea Rako, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience working with individuals across diverse backgrounds and throughout the lifespan. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care that supports each patient’s unique needs and goals.

Andrea uses an eclectic approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), while always maintaining a supportive, person-centered foundation. She believes a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for positive change and creates a warm, respectful environment where patients feel heard, empowered, and supported through open communication and collaboration.

Andrea begins by giving each patient space to share their story in the language and at the pace that feels most comfortable to them. She strives to make therapy a safe space where patients can be their authentic selves. Together, she and her patients develop individualized treatment plans aligned with their goals, while regularly evaluating progress using empirically based measures.

Sean Collins, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adults, adolescents, children, and families. He has experience across outpatient, telehealth, residential, and community-based settings, with a focus on anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions. Sean uses an Adlerian and CBT-informed approach to help clients build insight, recognize patterns, and create meaningful change.

Sean creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and safe being honest about their experiences. His calm, thoughtful style balances reflection with practical problem-solving. He believes in treating the whole person by exploring how thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences connect while helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and recognize their strengths.

Sean begins by learning about each client’s history, concerns, goals, strengths, and support system. He works collaboratively to create realistic and meaningful treatment goals, tailoring care through CBT, Adlerian therapy, emotional regulation, communication skills, and problem-solving strategies. Sessions often include reflection, psychoeducation, and practical tools clients can apply in daily life, with ongoing adjustments based on progress and changing needs.

Danielle Webb, LCSW, has extensive experience in behavioral medicine, addressing the physical and mental health needs of both adults and children. Her work often includes a holistic approach to care, supporting individuals with substance use concerns and incorporating psychotropic medication when appropriate. She is skilled in identifying maladaptive behaviors that may hinder optimal health and uses focused interventions to reduce or eliminate them, with a commitment to promoting wellness in underserved populations.

Danielle is passionate about helping individuals grow into the best version of themselves. She emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, guiding patients toward deeper self-understanding. Her approach is supportive and collaborative, with specialties that include depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, and relationship challenges.

Danielle works with patients to explore how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. Through this process, she helps identify patterns that may be unhelpful and supports patients in challenging, reframing, or replacing them. She focuses on uncovering underlying needs and developing healthier, more effective ways to meet them, fostering meaningful and lasting change.

I'm a therapist, and I've spent 14 years working across a lot of different settings, from elementary school classrooms to inpatient and outpatient care, healthcare teams, and case management. That range shapes how I sit with people now. I see adults and older adults who are working through whatever brought them to therapy at this point in their lives, whether that's something recent or something they've been carrying for a while.

My approach is eclectic and built around the person in front of me rather than a formula. Depending on what fits, I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused and person-centered work. What matters more than the method, though, is trust, and I don't rush that part. The first session is relaxed. We spend it getting to know each other, talking through what's going on, what you're concerned about, and what you'd actually like to be different. From there we move at a comfortable pace, paying attention to your strengths and laying a foundation we can build on.

I think therapy works best when it's genuinely collaborative, so I'll check in with you about direction rather than deciding it for you. I want you to feel heard and supported, and I want the work to feel like ours.

If something is on your mind, bring it to a first visit and we'll start sorting through it together.

My work as a therapist centers on adults who feel stuck: caught in avoidance patterns, worn down by self-doubt, or tangled in the kind of interpersonal stress that follows you home and keeps you up at night. A lot of the people I see have been quietly rehearsing conversations they never actually have, holding back, second-guessing, and paying for it in their relationships and their peace of mind. Social anxiety and assertiveness are where I do some of my most focused work, alongside anxiety, trauma, and depression.

I start with a thorough assessment and figure out the goals with you rather than handing you a plan. From there I build something individual to your situation. Depending on what you're facing, that might mean cognitive restructuring, practical behavioral strategies, exposure work, or trauma processing through EMDR or Accelerated Resolution Therapy, both of which I'm trained in. Early sessions tend to be honest and concrete; I'll ask a lot of questions, name what I'm noticing, and we'll sort out which patterns are old and which are current. I care about giving you real tools and some clarity, not just a place to talk.

My aim is lasting improvement, addressing the symptoms in front of you and the longer-standing patterns underneath them. Reach out when you're ready to start doing that work.

Most of my work as a therapist is with people moving through complicated emotions, shifting relationships, and the kind of life transitions that don't resolve on a neat timeline. That includes teenagers, adults, and older adults, and I came to this work after five years teaching K-12 English and special education before moving into community mental health across three East Texas counties. That teaching background shaped how I show up: practical, willing to name what I'm seeing, and more interested in useful skills than in abstract insight.

I'll be direct with you, because I think honesty is a form of respect. I'm also not going to hand you a one size fits all plan. We'll figure out where your strengths already are, get clear on what's actually in the way, and build something you can use right away rather than someday. Early on, a session tends to be part sorting out what brought you in and part testing what genuinely fits your life. As you grow and your needs change, the work changes with you, and I make a point of noticing the progress out loud, not just the problems.

I draw on approaches like EMDR, somatic work, TF-CBT, and DBT, and I'm also a registered yoga teacher, so the body is often part of the conversation. If you've been wanting a therapist who's caring but straight with you, reach out and let's talk about where you want to start.

I'm a therapist with experience treating mood disorders, trauma, and the everyday stressors that pile up until they start running the show. I've worked in inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings, so I've sat with people at a lot of different points, from a hard crisis to the slow work of putting a life back together. My training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and advanced EMDR, and I tend to draw on both body-based and mind-centered techniques rather than staying loyal to a single method.

I'm warm, but I'm also direct. If something isn't working, I'll say so, and I'd rather we name it together than talk around it. Our first session is mostly me getting to know your history, what brought you in, and what you're actually hoping will be different, so the plan we build fits your goals and not a formula. From there we set clear, meaningful targets and check whether we're moving toward them, session by session. I want you to feel heard and respected, and I want the work to add up to something you can measure.

Medication may be part of a larger plan for some people, but the therapy is the heart of what we do here. If you're ready to look at what's been weighing on you, we can start with a conversation and sort out the direction from there.

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

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

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

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

I'm a therapist, 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.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see is adults and kids working through ADHD, anxiety, depression, and the messy stretches of life that don't come with instructions. Over nearly a decade in behavioral health, medical, educational, and community settings, I've spent a lot of my time on the practical side of things: how do you actually get through the day when your focus won't cooperate, or when everything feels like too much at once?

My approach is down-to-earth. I lean on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness, but what that really translates to in a session is us sorting through what's genuinely getting in your way and building real-world tools you can use. I care a lot about executive functioning, coping strategies, and the small habits that quietly reduce overwhelm over time. As a certified case manager, I can also help you connect the dots between therapy and the other supports in your life. Expect me to be authentic and respectful, and to tailor what we do to how you actually live, not to a template.

I work with both children and adults, so whether you're figuring this out for yourself or for a kid who's struggling, there's room for that here.

Deciding to look for a therapist takes something. If you've made it this far, you've already started the work; I'd be glad to help you take the next part.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on adults and older adults working through trauma, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, grief, ADHD, and the tangled combinations of these that rarely arrive one at a time. Over roughly twenty years, I've done individual, group, and family work, and I've spent the past several years practicing remotely with people from many different backgrounds. My training runs across DBT, ACT, CBT, trauma-informed care, family systems, motivational interviewing, and substance use treatment, so I can draw on what actually fits the person in front of me rather than one fixed method. I speak both English and Polish.

I'm a firm believer in meeting people at their own pace, so we accomplish your objectives at a speed that feels workable. Our first session is really an assessment: I want your background, what brought you in, and what you specifically hope therapy will do for you, so we can sketch a rough roadmap toward those aspirations. After that, I focus on what's actually standing in the way of your goals and what tools and supports might help you get past those barriers. From there we set smaller, weekly goals, the kind that add up to the larger changes you're after.

Reaching out for help takes some nerve, and if you've read this far, you've already started. When you're ready to begin that conversation, I'll be here.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and the messy in-between moments that come with a major life transition. I've worked across outpatient, telehealth, and managed care settings, and much of what I do comes down to helping people make sense of the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that keep showing up, then building practical tools to actually work with them.

The way I work is integrative and person-centered, which really just means I don't hand everyone the same plan. Depending on what you need, that might look like CBT or DBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused or interpersonal work, or mindfulness-based techniques, shaped around your goals, your strengths, and what you value. In a first session, expect me to listen closely and ask questions that help me understand where you're starting from before we decide where to go. I take seriously the job of walking alongside you through whatever you're facing, with compassion and respect, and I want you to feel heard rather than processed.

Healing and growth tend to happen at their own pace, and I'd rather move at yours than rush a timeline. If something in your life feels stuck, painful, or simply too heavy to sort out alone, bring it to a first visit and we'll start untangling it together.

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 has spent about ten years treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and the disorientation that comes with big life transitions. A lot of that work has been with people navigating change they didn't choose: young adults finding their footing, and immigrant communities carrying the weight of leaving one home for another. Early in my career I provided trauma-informed care for undocumented minors who arrived at the US border seeking refuge, and later I served in a federally qualified health center on the Southwest side of Chicago, in both the clinic and a school-based health center. Those settings shaped how I listen.

My work is collaborative and goal-focused, and I try to start by finding the strengths you already have rather than cataloging what's wrong. I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, existential work, and mindfulness, and where it fits I bring in sports and health psychology, because physical activity can teach us real life skills, build self-esteem, and help us settle. Clients and colleagues have told me I have a calming presence and that I'm a good listener, and I'd rather earn your trust slowly than rush the pace. In a first session I mostly want to understand what brought you in and what you're hoping will feel different.

If that fits what you're after, I'd be happy to talk.

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, 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.

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.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on trauma in its many forms, and I've spent more than a decade in clinical practice. A lot of the people I sit with have lived through intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or the particular kind of trauma that comes from a serious medical or physical health problem. Some are working through substance use alongside all of that. Whatever brought you in, I want the plan we build to be thoughtful and to actually match what you need, not a template I hand every person who walks through the door.

My approach is trauma informed, culturally aware, and centered on you. I lean on training in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing, and I choose the tool that fits the person rather than the other way around. In session, I'll encourage you to notice your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present moment, and to widen your own sense of freedom and well-being from there. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and I bring that same curiosity into the room with you.

I teach undergraduate and graduate social work students here in Colorado Springs because staying rooted in my local community matters to me. Mostly, I want to help you recognize your own strengths and hold some compassion for yourself as you go.

The first meeting is just a conversation about what you're facing; we sort out the direction together once I understand it.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on helping adults and older adults address the emotional pain, psychological turmoil, and physical challenges that show up in real life. Over decades of work, I've been part of nearly every corner of mental health care, from crisis situations to long-term rehabilitation, and I've built a wide network of community connections and resources I can draw on to help extend someone's support beyond our sessions. As a Christian counselor, I believe people need mind, body, and spirit in balance, and I'll bring Christ-centered counseling into the work for those who want it.

I specialize in straightforwardness. I lean heavily on the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, though I'll also draw on person-centered and solution-focused approaches depending on what fits. Early on, I'll ask what you're hoping to accomplish, and we'll talk openly about how we work together and what each clinical step is meant to do. Getting to the heart of a problem matters to me, but so does honoring your judgment about what's most important to address first. You set the target goals; my job is to help you get there with support, care, and honesty.

I've sat with people through anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and workplace strain, faith crises, and hard seasons of adjustment. Bring the concern that's on your mind to a first visit, and we'll work out together where to begin.

My work as a therapist centers on the practical, day-to-day challenges people are trying to manage right now. I earned my Master's in clinical social work from the University of Chicago, and over the years I've practiced in a wide range of settings: primary care centers, college campuses, and long-term care facilities for adults living with serious mental illness. That mix has taught me that no two people arrive for the same reason, so I don't run the same session twice.

Much of what I do is solution-focused. I draw mostly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, but I adjust the approach to fit the person in front of me rather than the other way around. Early on, I want to understand your history and what brought you in; from there we set clear, actionable goals tied to what actually matters to you. I see therapy as a genuinely collaborative process, one where I reinforce the strengths you already have while helping you build momentum toward change. I bring compassion and creativity to this work, and honestly, a sense of humor too. Sessions with me tend to feel like a working conversation, focused and forward-looking, not a lecture.

Whether you're an adult sorting through something new or navigating the later chapters of life, I'm glad to help you get practical about it. Reach out when you're ready to get started.

I trained as a licensed clinical social worker, and I mostly work with people navigating the practical and emotional weight of a health issue: medical recovery, an ongoing illness, or living with a disability. Over more than twenty years in crisis centers, hospitals, senior services, and the VA, I've spent a lot of time alongside caregivers, veterans, and families trying to hold everything together. I see adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I've learned that each of those seasons of life asks for something a little different.

A lot of what I do is listen carefully before we settle on anything. I start by asking what you'd actually like to focus on, and then we shape goals that feel realistic and meaningful to you, not a plan I've decided on in advance. I'll move at the pace that fits you, and I put a lot of stock in open communication and mutual respect. Some people come to me because it's hard to say certain things to family or friends; my aim is to be a place where you can speak freely about the parts that feel difficult.

My work leans toward healing and building confidence, so you leave feeling a bit steadier than when you came in. I bring patience and compassion to it, but I'll also be honest with you.

If that fits what you're looking for, I'd be happy to talk.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in talk therapy, and over 31 years of practice I've worked as a clinical director, a director of treatment, and in private practice and direct care. I'm also certified in complex trauma treatment. Much of that experience has been with people who've survived sexual abuse and trauma, alongside adults, adolescents, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. I've also spent years working with couples.

What carries through all of it is a strong belief in human potential and resilience, in our capacity to move through the obstacles and barriers life puts in front of us. I don't work from a single method, because people don't fit into one. Depending on what you're facing, we might draw on cognitive behavioral work, a psychodynamic lens, psychoeducation, or mindfulness. Early on, that means I ask a lot of questions and pay attention to how the pieces of your history fit together before we settle on where to focus.

Outside of clinical hours, I volunteer with survivors of sexual human trafficking, doing clinical assessments and public awareness work. That commitment shapes how seriously I take the people who sit across from me.

Wherever you're starting from, we begin with a conversation, get a clear read on what's going on, and build the direction of the work together as we go.

I'm a therapist who has worked across residential programs, schools, outpatient clinics, correctional settings, and now telehealth. That range has taught me how to connect with people from very different walks of life, and it means I don't come in with one fixed idea of what your situation should look like. I see adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I try to tailor my support to whatever's actually in front of me rather than a template.

The way I work is collaborative from the start. I begin with a thorough intake to understand your history, your concerns, and what you're actually hoping to change, and from there we set goals that are realistic and mean something to you. I lean on a strengths-based approach, which for me is less a slogan than a habit: I'm looking for the skills and resilience you already have and building on them. You'll set the pace, and as your needs shift, I'll adjust what we're doing so the work stays relevant instead of running on autopilot. Expect me to be honest with you and to keep checking whether we're heading somewhere useful.

I earned my Master's from the Indiana University School of Social Work and am licensed in Indiana, Illinois, and Texas. Not sure whether this is the right fit for you? That's exactly what a first conversation is for.

I've spent years as a therapist working across residential and outpatient facilities, schools, and private practice with kids, teens, and adults. That range matters to me, because the five-year-old who can't sit still, the sixteen-year-old who's stopped talking to anyone, and the seventy-year-old adjusting to a life that looks different than expected all need something a little different from me. I try to meet each of them as a whole person before I meet the problem they came in with.

My main approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which shapes how I work: less about fighting your thoughts, more about figuring out what you actually value and building toward it. I care a lot about creating an affirming space for everyone who sits down with me, whatever your identity, and I'll say that as someone who's part of the LGBTQ community myself. Our first session is really an intake. I ask about your background, what's brought you in, and what you're hoping for, and from there we shape a plan together rather than me handing you one. I lean on empathy, and honestly, a bit of humor too. I've found people open up faster when the room doesn't feel so heavy.

If you've been thinking about starting, bring what's on your mind to a first visit and we'll begin working through it side by side.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on adults and older adults who want a place to think through what's been weighing on them. Most of my career has been in outpatient settings, working with people who are looking for steady, practical support for their mental health rather than a quick fix.

My style is patient-centered, and I lean on empathy, respect, and understanding in every conversation. I've found that therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, so I spend the first session getting to know your background, your challenges, and what you're actually hoping to change. From there, we build a treatment plan together, shaped around your specific needs rather than a formula I bring in from the outside. I move at your pace, and I won't push you toward growth faster than feels right. I'd rather we go one clear step at a time than rush toward something that doesn't hold.

I trained at the University of Maryland, where I grounded myself in evidence-based clinical practice, but the part that matters most to me is the relationship: a warm, comfortable space where you can talk openly about your experiences without worrying about being judged for them.

Whether you're 25 or 75, the questions that bring people to therapy tend to be more alike than different. Curious whether we'd work well together? That's exactly what a first visit is for.

Most of my work as a therapist, over the last twenty years, is with individuals, couples, and families dealing with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and the kind of stress that comes with demanding work or college life. I'm bilingual, so I see clients in both English and Spanish, and I work with people across the age range, from teenagers to older adults. A lot of my earlier career was spent in places most people don't associate with therapy: skilled nursing and Alzheimer's care, a rehabilitation hospital, crisis response alongside police, and community mental health serving people who often go underserved. That history taught me to look at the whole picture, not just the symptom.

I work in a collaborative, systems-oriented way, which means I pay attention to the personal, cultural, and environmental factors shaping what you're going through. Early on, we do a thorough assessment and set clear goals, then check in on progress regularly using tools like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 so we can actually see what's moving. Sessions tend to blend practical skill-building with mind-body techniques, things like paced breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, drawing on CBT, EFT, IFS, and attachment work depending on what fits. I value measurable progress, and I'll be honest with you about it.

The first step is just a conversation about what brought you here; from there, we build the plan together and adjust as we go.

I'm a therapist who focuses on the concerns that adults carry through their whole lives: depression and mood, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and the self-criticism and shame that often sit underneath all of it. Over more than 15 years, I've worked across a lot of settings, from academic outpatient clinics and community health centers to the VA, EAP services, residential programs, clinical research, and HIV/AIDS service organizations. I have a particular passion for working with the LGBTQ community, and I also spend a lot of time with people navigating major life transitions, social discontent, and the emotional weight of medical conditions like HIV/AIDS.

My style is warm, authentic, and direct, and I'd rather be honest with you than tell you what's comfortable to hear. The work is individualized and built around goals we define together. Practically, I lean skills-based, most often drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy inside a relationship that stays client-centered and attachment-focused. A lot of what we do looks at how your perspective, your assumptions, and the stories you tell about yourself feed the distress, and then we turn that into concrete action plans you can actually use. I see therapy as a collaborative process aimed at real change and a life that lines up with your values.

Curious whether this kind of work fits what you're looking for? That's exactly what a first conversation is for.

I'm a therapist specializing in talk therapy for individuals, teens, couples, and families. Over 26 years, I've worked across a lot of different clinical settings, both in person and through telehealth, and I'm licensed in 12 states, which has kept me close to one steady conviction: good behavioral health care should actually be reachable for the people who need it.

My sense is that meaningful change starts with feeling heard and understood, so that's where I begin. I like to talk things through at a pace that feels manageable to you, without rushing toward a fix before I understand what's really going on. I usually start with a comprehensive assessment that covers your personal history, what's bringing you in right now, and where you'd like things to head. From there, we set individualized goals together and build a practical plan I'll adjust as we go and as you make progress. I try to stay open and approachable in the room; trust, collaboration, and respect aren't slogans for me, they're the conditions that make the work possible.

Whether you're a teenager trying to make sense of things, a couple stuck in the same argument, or an adult who just wants a thoughtful person to think alongside, my door is open. When you're ready to start talking things through, I'll be here to listen and figure it out with you.