Christine Cook, LPC

Bobbi Mosher, LISW, is an Air Force Veteran with a corporate background and experience as a Social Worker in Ohio hospice care. She has worked as a mental health therapist supporting young adults through seniors. She earned a BA in Social Science from California State University, Chico, a BSW from the University of Toledo, and an MSW from Spring Arbor University.

Bobbi is very approachable and keeps sessions informal and comfortable. She brings life experience from both military and corporate settings into sessions when relevant, helping clients feel understood in a practical, grounded way.

Bobbi begins by getting to know clients in the first session and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where mistakes and even laughter are welcome. By the second or third visit, she collaborates with clients to refine treatment goals, which are reviewed and adjusted throughout care.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

LaShay Dupree, LCSW, is a compassionate therapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult challenges. She views therapy as both a profession and a calling, with a deep commitment to normalizing mental health care and reducing stigma. LaShay believes in helping clients heal unapologetically by exploring the connections between their experiences, relationships, environment, and overall well-being.

LaShay provides a safe, supportive space where clients can show up exactly as they are. She believes therapy should focus on the whole person, not just symptoms, and works collaboratively to help clients build resilience, confidence, and meaningful change. Known for her steady presence and accessibility, she is committed to being a trusted partner in each client’s healing journey.

LaShay begins by establishing trust and rapport, allowing clients to move at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful of their boundaries. Her approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused interventions. Together, she helps clients understand how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors while identifying practical strategies that support growth, healing, and lasting progress.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Danielle Franks, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience providing care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore with concentrations in Children and Families, Management, and Community Organization. Danielle works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, aging-related challenges, and life transitions.

Danielle prioritizes building trust and rapport to create a strong therapeutic relationship. She provides a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected. She also practices culturally sensitive therapy and takes time to answer questions about the therapy process, offering psychoeducation to help clients feel informed and comfortable—especially those new to therapy.

Danielle begins by learning about each patient’s history, current concerns, and goals for therapy. She works collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan centered on each person’s needs and desired outcomes. When appropriate, she can also provide additional assessments to help determine an accurate mental health diagnosis.

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.

My work as a therapist centers on adults, from those just starting out to older patients navigating later life, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and often more than one thing at once. Over the past five-plus years, I've worked across outpatient, inpatient, and substance use settings, which taught me that co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns rarely sort themselves into neat categories. I treat them together, not as separate problems.

I'm practical and goal-oriented. I like to start by understanding your history and what you actually want to change, then we define goals that mean something to you rather than ones that just look good on a treatment plan. My approach draws on CBT, solution-focused therapy, and DBT-informed skills, but the through-line is skills you can use between sessions, not just talk in the room. Early on, a session with me looks like naming the patterns that keep repeating, then building concrete coping strategies to interrupt them. I value consistency and accountability, and I track progress openly so we both know whether what we're doing is working. If it isn't, we adjust.

I'll be straightforward with you, and I expect us to do the work as a team, coordinating with the rest of your care when that helps.

Bring what's been getting in your way to a first visit, and we'll map out where to start together.

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.

Most of my work as a therapist is with individuals and couples working through anxiety, depression, grief, and the kind of stress that builds up from work and family life. A lot of what I see comes down to transitions, the moments when someone's usual footing shifts and they're trying to find a new one. I also work with adolescents and older adults, so the range of stories I hear is wide, and I like that.

My style is collaborative and goal-oriented. I do a fair amount of compassionate listening, but I'm also practical, and I care about giving you something you can actually use once you leave the room. In a first session, I want to hear your story, what's weighing on you right now, and what you're hoping therapy can change. From there we shape a plan that fits you, which might mean skill-building, noticing patterns you hadn't named before, and coping strategies you can try between our conversations. I check in regularly on how things are going and adjust as your needs shift, because therapy shouldn't stay frozen while your life keeps moving.

What matters to me is that the work stays connected to your own values and strengths, not some generic idea of progress.

Deciding to start is often the hardest part. If you've gotten this far in reading, you've already begun turning toward something, and I'd be glad to help you take the next step.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LaShay Dupree, LCSW, is a compassionate therapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult challenges. She views therapy as both a profession and a calling, with a deep commitment to normalizing mental health care and reducing stigma. LaShay believes in helping clients heal unapologetically by exploring the connections between their experiences, relationships, environment, and overall well-being.

LaShay provides a safe, supportive space where clients can show up exactly as they are. She believes therapy should focus on the whole person, not just symptoms, and works collaboratively to help clients build resilience, confidence, and meaningful change. Known for her steady presence and accessibility, she is committed to being a trusted partner in each client’s healing journey.

LaShay begins by establishing trust and rapport, allowing clients to move at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful of their boundaries. Her approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused interventions. Together, she helps clients understand how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors while identifying practical strategies that support growth, healing, and lasting progress.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Most of my work as a therapist is with individuals and couples working through anxiety, depression, grief, and the kind of stress that builds up from work and family life. A lot of what I see comes down to transitions, the moments when someone's usual footing shifts and they're trying to find a new one. I also work with adolescents and older adults, so the range of stories I hear is wide, and I like that.

My style is collaborative and goal-oriented. I do a fair amount of compassionate listening, but I'm also practical, and I care about giving you something you can actually use once you leave the room. In a first session, I want to hear your story, what's weighing on you right now, and what you're hoping therapy can change. From there we shape a plan that fits you, which might mean skill-building, noticing patterns you hadn't named before, and coping strategies you can try between our conversations. I check in regularly on how things are going and adjust as your needs shift, because therapy shouldn't stay frozen while your life keeps moving.

What matters to me is that the work stays connected to your own values and strengths, not some generic idea of progress.

Deciding to start is often the hardest part. If you've gotten this far in reading, you've already begun turning toward something, and I'd be glad to help you take the next step.

As a therapist, I work mostly with adults navigating the moments when things feel overwhelming or uncertain, whether that's anxiety, depression, the aftermath of trauma, ongoing stress, or a major life transition that has knocked things off balance. Over more than 15 years, I've practiced in hospitals, crisis services, correctional mental health programs, and community treatment centers, and I spent time in leadership and clinical roles within the VA healthcare system, where I supervised social workers and helped strengthen mental health and suicide prevention services. That range taught me how many different shapes distress can take, and how differently people arrive at the decision to ask for help.

I know reaching out can be hard, so I try to keep therapy collaborative and genuine rather than overly clinical or intimidating. Early sessions are less about assessment for its own sake and more about getting an honest picture of what you're dealing with, without you having to package it neatly first. From there, we work together to explore what's going on, build some insight into it, and put together practical coping strategies you can actually use in daily life. My aim is a working relationship steady enough that you can be honest about your experiences, including the parts that are hard to say out loud.

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

I'm a therapist who has spent years working across a range of clinical settings and with people from many different walks of life. That variety shaped how I practice: I've learned that no two people arrive for the same reason, and no single method fits everyone. My approach is client-centered, and I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and strengths-based techniques depending on what actually fits the person in front of me.

A lot of what I do is helping adults, including older adults, work through personal, emotional, and life transitions, the moments when something shifts and the old ways of coping stop holding. I lean on your strengths rather than fixating on what's wrong, and I build each plan around your goals rather than a formula.

Our first session is mostly about getting to know you and understanding what brought you here. I'll ask about your concerns and what you're hoping to gain, and we'll start laying a foundation we can keep building on together. I try to be thoughtful and steady, and I'd rather move at a pace that feels honest than rush toward a fix.

Deciding to start therapy takes something, and if you've gotten this far in reading, you've already done part of the hard part. When you're ready to talk, I'll be glad to sit down with you.

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

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

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

My work as a therapist centers on helping people set goals that actually matter to them and then figuring out the practical steps to get there. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of independent experience across the DMV, and I've practiced in a lot of settings: private practice, nonprofit, medical, federal, and military. That range has shown me that change happens when someone has both a clear direction and steady support to keep going. I see adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I've spent a good deal of time working with individuals, families, and service members.

My approach is collaborative and goal-focused. Early on, we'll look at what you're up against, but also at your strengths and what's motivating you to change, because both matter. From there we build a plan that's realistic, drawing on tools like CBT, solution-focused work, DBT, and narrative therapy depending on what fits you. Sessions tend to be active. I'll offer encouragement and honest accountability, and I'll help you build momentum in the areas that feel stuck. Partnership is the heart of it; I'm working alongside you, not handing down instructions.

What matters most to me is your progress on the goals you care about, at a pace that's sustainable. Bring the things you'd like to move forward on, and we'll map out where to start together.

I'm a therapist specializing in stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and the kind of adjustment that comes with a life change you didn't necessarily choose. Over 26 years of practice, I've sat with adults across a wide span of ages, from people early in their working lives to those well into their sixties and beyond, who arrive feeling stuck, worn down, or short on the motivation they used to count on.

My approach isn't one-size-fits-all. Some people do best when we look at the thought patterns behind the feelings, so we work in a cognitive behavioral direction. Others need room to be heard without me steering, and I follow their lead. When someone feels pulled in two directions about a change, I lean into motivational interviewing; when the goal is practical and near-term, I keep us solution-focused. Mindfulness threads through much of it. In a first session, expect me to ask a lot of questions and listen closely before we settle on where to start, so the plan actually fits the person in front of me rather than a diagnosis.

I'm honest, I move at a pace that respects where you are, and I treat the work as something we build together. After this many years, I still find each person's situation genuinely different, and I don't pretend otherwise.

Reach out when you're ready to start.

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 more than two decades in the counseling field, and my path here has been anything but straight. I've taught special education, instructed psychology, run programs as an executive director, and worked as a lead therapist in outpatient drug treatment, plus years in vocational rehabilitation and disability services. All of that shapes how I sit with people now. I see children, teens, and adults, and I'm at ease with folks who've bounced through a few systems and are ready for something that actually sticks.

I'd describe myself as highly structured but pretty comical about it. Therapy with me has a rhythm: each month, we set three short-term goals, look back at what you actually accomplished, and name a few things you're grateful for. That combination keeps us honest and keeps momentum going. In a first session I want to hear why you're here, what kinds of approaches have or haven't worked for you, and how often you'd like to meet. Expect homework and clear follow-up points, drawn from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and trauma-focused work, depending on what fits you.

I'm most useful to people who are genuinely ready to make lasting change, and I'll match your effort with mine. There's no clock on getting there. When you feel ready to begin, I'll be here.

I'm a licensed mental health counselor with about seven years of experience, and most of what I see is adults working through anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and the kind of life transitions that leave you unsure of your footing. I also work with older adults who are facing the shifts that come with later chapters of life. Wherever someone happens to be, my aim is to help them get closer to where they actually want to be.

My approach is person-centered, which for me means the work follows your goals, not a script I've decided in advance. I draw on mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and a strength-based lens, but the through line is collaboration. I want our sessions to feel like a real back-and-forth. Early on, expect me to ask a fair amount of questions and mostly listen, because I'd rather understand how you see things before I offer much of anything. I take cultural context seriously, and I try to keep the room open enough that you can bring the parts of your life that matter to you.

Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, and I think naming that honestly is part of the point. It's also a genuinely courageous step. There's no rush on my end. Whenever you feel ready to start, I'll be here to begin the work with you.

I'm a therapist who has spent over a decade in Northern Colorado working alongside people navigating trauma, substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, and the family conflict that so often tangles up with all of it. A lot of my career has been in the harder rooms: residential care for high-risk youth, inpatient psychiatric settings, intensive outpatient programs for mental health and recovery. I've sat with adolescents and adults at some of their lowest points, and I've learned that lasting change usually starts with getting honest about what's underneath the behavior, not just the behavior itself.

I lean on approaches like DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and recovery-oriented care, but I don't run anyone through a formula. I take a strengths-based approach, tailoring what we do to who you actually are, with the goal of helping you build a life worth living. Early on, I care about building real rapport and getting clear on where we're headed together. Sessions with me tend to be structured but upbeat: kind, direct, and grounded enough that you can explore your past and present selves without feeling exposed. I'll respect your autonomy every step of the way.

Reaching out for help takes more nerve than most people give themselves credit for. If you've gotten this far, you've already done the hardest part, and I'd be honored to take the next step with you.

I'm a therapist who has spent years treating adolescents, adults, and older adults through talk therapy, and I've been licensed in Arizona since 2004. Over that time I've worked with children, couples, and families across a range of treatment settings, which has taught me that no two people arrive needing the same thing. I like sitting with the person who isn't quite sure where to start, who wants to feel heard before anything else happens.

Much of what I do rests on the relationship we build. I value open, honest communication, and I'll actively ask for your feedback as we go, because I want to know when something is working and when it isn't. My approach is client-centered and flexible, so I pay attention to where you are emotionally and mentally rather than pushing a fixed agenda. In a first session, expect me to listen more than I talk, ask questions about what brought you in, and start naming the goals that actually matter to you. From there we shape a plan that fits your needs, your energy, and how ready you feel to make changes.

I don't rush the process. Steady progress and mutual trust matter more to me than fast answers, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside someone through the work of healing and growth. If that fits what you're looking for, I'd be happy to talk.

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 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 licensed clinical social worker centers on the ordinary and not-so-ordinary things that pull people off balance: anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma from childhood or adulthood, strained relationships, and the disorientation that comes with big life transitions, stress, and loss. Over four years in outpatient practice, I've sat with people across a wide range of ages and backgrounds, from younger adults sorting out who they're becoming to older adults facing changes in health, role, or the people around them.

I look at each person through a biopsychosocial lens, which is a way of saying I don't think any of us can be understood apart from our bodies, our histories, and the relationships we're living inside. My training is in cognitive-based therapies, including CBT and trauma-focused CBT, and I draw on ACT, DBT, and a strengths-based approach depending on what actually fits. Part of the early work is figuring out together which of those approaches suits you, because the same method rarely lands the same way for two people. Early sessions tend to be steady and curious; I'll ask questions, and I'll be honest with you about what I'm noticing.

Before any of that works, though, there has to be a relationship you can trust and speak freely inside. That's the piece I protect most.

Deciding to look for help takes something. If you've gotten this far, you've already done part of the hard part.

I'm a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in talk therapy, and over the past seven years I've spent most of my time in outpatient care, working with people across the whole span of life. That's meant sitting with kids as young as five, teenagers figuring out who they are, adults in the thick of adult life, and older folks in their sixties and beyond. Before outpatient work, I did in-home services, which taught me early on that a person is never just an individual; they come with a family, a household, and a natural support system that matters to the work.

I tend to draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches, but I don't force anyone into a single method. I fit the modality to the person in front of me and to the goals we're actually trying to reach. Early sessions are practical: we get clear on what you want to be different, and we start naming concrete steps toward it. I'm collaborative and goal-oriented, and I'll keep us honest about what's working and what isn't.

Having trained as a supervisor and coordinated a clinic, I've learned that steady, structured support goes a long way, especially when someone feels stuck.

Deciding to talk to someone takes real effort. If you've made it to the end of this bio, you've already started something worth continuing, and I'd be glad to pick it up with you.

I trained as a licensed professional counselor, and I mostly work with people navigating depression, anxiety, stress, anger, trauma, abuse, and the kind of life transitions that leave things feeling out of balance. Over more than 15 years I've worked in schools, private practice, residential facilities, and even crime scene crisis counseling, so I've sat with a wide range of situations. A lot of the folks I connect with are teachers, first responders, and young parents, along with anyone who just wants to be seen as who they truly are rather than the role they're expected to play.

I don't run people through a formula. I believe everyone is different, so I build the work around the individual in front of me. In practice, that means we talk plainly about what's actually going on, and I'll draw on tools that fit you, whether that's cognitive behavioral work, solution focused approaches, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, or mindfulness. A first conversation with me tends to be steady and unhurried; I'm listening for what matters to you and paying attention to the parts you might not say outright. I'd rather move at a pace that feels honest than push toward tidy answers.

Reaching out for help takes more than most people give themselves credit for. If you've made it this far, you've already started the harder part, and I'm here when you're ready to keep going.

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 specializing in talk therapy with adults and older adults, and I've been part of the mental health field since 2016. Over those years I've worked in a lot of different settings, from elementary schools and high schools to a college campus, and as the on-site mental health therapist in a primary care physician's office. What that taught me is that people bring every part of their lives into a session, physical health, family, work, whatever is on their mind, and no topic is off the table with me.

Before anything else, I want to build rapport, because I don't think real work happens until you actually feel comfortable telling me how you feel. My style leans on cognitive behavioral therapy; I like showing people how our thoughts shape our emotions and then our behaviors and actions, because once you can see that chain, you have something to work with. I also draw on client-centered and DBT approaches, and I offer both individual and group work depending on what fits the person in front of me. Early sessions are less about me steering and more about understanding how you see things and what feels off.

Whether we meet once or keep going for a while, we can take it at a pace that works for you. If some of this fits what you've been looking for, let's start with a conversation and sort out the direction together.

I'm a therapist who has spent years treating substance use, trauma from domestic violence, and the co-occurring conditions that tend to travel alongside them. A lot of that work has happened in the harder rooms: inpatient units, crisis intervention, intensive outpatient programs. As an IOP coordinator, I ran the tracks that kept people connected to both group and individual therapy, and earlier, working with parents involved in the child welfare system, I learned how to hold treatment and court realities in the same hand.

My style is person-centered and honestly a bit eclectic. I pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness-based work, but I don't force any of it onto someone it doesn't fit. I'd rather tailor what we do to what's actually in front of you. Early on, expect me to spend real time understanding your situation before we settle on a direction; I move at a pace that lets us build something you can sustain, not just survive. My aim is to help you find your footing again, whether that's staying in recovery, steadying after a crisis, or rebuilding a sense that you can handle your own life.

If you've been through the wringer with substance use or a relationship that hurt you, and you're ready to do the work with someone who's sat in those rooms before, reach out and let's talk about where to start.

I'm a therapist who focuses on talk therapy for adolescents and adults, and I've worked across nearly every setting a person might land in: intensive inpatient care, schools, and a range of outpatient programs. That range has taught me something simple but easy to forget in this field, which is that no two people arrive with the same story. The care you get should reflect who you actually are, not a template someone applied to you.

I lean on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as my foundation, and I bring in mindfulness and solution-focused work depending on what fits you. Early on, we'll spend time naming what you actually want out of this, then set therapeutic goals together so the work has direction. I'll ask questions, I'll listen closely, and I'll keep studying and researching between sessions because I don't think good care sits still. My aim is to help you grow into the best version of yourself, at a pace that feels workable rather than rushed.

Outside of the office, I garden, read, and spend as much time in nature as I can, so I understand the value of stepping back and tending to something over time. Therapy is a bit like that too.

Reaching out for the first time takes some nerve. If you've gotten this far and something here resonates, that curiosity is worth following.

I'm a therapist, and I've spent over five years doing psychotherapy and behavioral health work in medical and community-based settings, along with some program leadership along the way. Most of the people I sit with are adolescents, adults, and older adults trying to make sense of patterns that keep repeating, whether in their relationships, their choices, or the way they talk to themselves. I've done specialized training in LGBTQ+ care through Callen-Lorde and post-graduate work in relational psychoanalysis, and both shape how I listen.

My approach is thoughtful and relational; I lead with curiosity rather than conclusions. Early on, I want to understand your history, what's bringing you in, and what you actually hope to get out of this, and from there we shape a plan that fits your values rather than a formula. I balance compassion with structure, so sessions tend to feel warm but purposeful. You can expect me to check in regularly on whether the work is landing, and to say honestly when I think we should adjust course. I believe every person's story matters, and I pay attention to the strengths already in it, not just the struggles.

If you've been wanting a space to look closely at the patterns underneath things, and to do that with someone who won't rush you toward tidy answers, reach out and let's talk.

As a therapist with more than 13 years of experience, I work mostly with adults and older adults who are navigating stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, or the quieter erosion of self-esteem that can build up over years. Some of the people I see are carrying old wounds; others are simply worn down by the demands of daily life and looking for a place to put it all into words. I offer sessions in both English and Arabic, and I care a great deal about culturally sensitive care that honors where you come from.

My work starts with building rapport and real understanding between us. I see you as the expert in your own story, and my role is to help you notice your own strengths while we work through what's harder. Early on, expect me to do a lot of listening and asking, getting a clear sense of what brought you in before we settle on any direction. I draw on approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and narrative and solution-focused work, but I fit the method to the person, not the other way around. The aim is practical: processing what you feel, building coping skills you can actually use, and cultivating some self-love and resilience along the way.

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

I'm a therapist, and much of what I see is anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood disorders, and the kind of low self-esteem that quietly shapes how people move through their days. I've worked in mental health since 2013, and along the way I've spent a lot of that time with populations that don't always have easy access to care: homeless veterans, Native American communities, women, LGBTQIA clients, and people living in rural or remote areas where providers are scarce. I'm also trained in geriatrics, and I have a particular fondness for working with adults over 65. That stage of life deserves more thoughtful attention than it usually gets.

Because I'm trained across several approaches, including CBT, CBT for insomnia, DBT, mindfulness-based work, and treatment for prolonged grief, I'm able to shape therapy around the actual person in front of me rather than forcing everyone through the same door. A session with me tends to be practical and grounded; I'll ask questions, we'll figure out what's really getting in your way, and we'll decide together where to put the effort. I teach and supervise newer clinicians too, which keeps me honest about the craft.

If sleep, worry, grief, or the sense that you've faded into the background has been wearing on you, I'd be glad to sit down and sort through it with you.

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've spent years as a therapist working with people at very different stages of life, from children as young as five to adults and older folks in their later years. I've done individual, group, and family work, and I've come to appreciate that each of those settings asks something different of me. Some of the people I see are kids learning to name what they feel for the first time; others are adults or seniors trying to steady themselves through a stretch of life that hasn't gone the way they planned.

I start by getting to know your history and what's bringing you in right now, and from there we set weekly goals and build a plan that fits your specific struggles rather than a generic checklist. I'd rather we work as a team than have me hand down instructions. That means early sessions involve a lot of me listening and asking questions so I actually understand what you're dealing with before we decide where to go.

What matters to me is that you can be honest here, including on the days when things aren't going well. I lean toward practical strategies, the kind you can carry out of the room and actually use during the week, so the work doesn't stay stuck inside the hour we spend together.

Deciding to talk to someone takes real effort. If you've gotten this far, you've already done part of the hard work, and I'm glad to help you take the next step.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on helping adolescents, teens, and adults work through the moments where life stops feeling manageable. Over the years, in both education settings and private practice, I've sat with individuals, couples, and families facing depression, anxiety, shaky self-esteem, mood changes, career shifts, and the kind of major life transitions that leave you unsure of your footing. Along the way I trained and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Shame-Informed Therapy, and the treatment of eating disorders, so I have a range of tools to draw from depending on what's actually in front of us.

My approach pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered work, but I'm less interested in labeling my method than in figuring out what fits you. Early sessions are practical: I want to understand what's been weighing on you, what you've already tried, and where you'd like to end up. From there we identify the tools that give you real traction, and we go at a pace that respects where you are rather than rushing the process.

I tend to be honest and direct, and I believe that with the right support, many of the obstacles in front of you become navigable rather than permanent. If you think we might be a good fit, I'd be happy to talk.

I'm a therapist, and over more than 30 years I've worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults on addictions, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, self-harm, grief, and eating disorders. I've done this work in a lot of settings: individual, couple, family, and group therapy, along with intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient groups for people managing co-occurring disorders. For over a decade I also taught psychology and sociology in high schools, colleges, and correctional facilities, which taught me to talk with people wherever they happen to be in life.

I want you to feel heard, valued, and respected, and I put a lot of weight on open communication and mutual trust. Change tends to begin with understanding and acceptance, so early on I spend time getting to know your history, your strengths, and what actually matters to you before we shape a plan around it. You set the pace; I'll encourage you to share what feels most comfortable and meaningful, not what you think you're supposed to say. I draw on ACT, CBT, DBT, REBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work, and I bring compassion, some honesty, and a bit of humor along the way.

What I'm really after is helping you name your own goals and move toward them in a way that lasts. If that fits what you're looking for, I'd be happy to talk.

I'm a therapist with experience providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to adults and couples, in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Much of what I focus on is trauma, grief, and the kind of relational conflict that builds up quietly between two people until it needs somewhere to go. I also work in English and Spanish, and I see adults across the full span of adulthood, including older adults navigating loss and change later in life.

I start by getting a real understanding of your history, what's bringing you in now, and what you're hoping therapy can do for you. From there we build a plan that fits you, drawing on the tools I'm trained in when they're the right ones: EMDR, CBT, IFS, mindfulness-based work, and plain psychoeducation so you know what we're doing and why. A first session with me tends to move at your pace. I want your story to feel valued and respected, not rushed through a form. Some of what comes up is deeply personal, and my job is to make it possible to say it out loud without bracing for judgment.

I care a great deal about trust, and I know it's earned rather than assumed. If you've been holding onto something painful and haven't found the right place to set it down, I'd be glad to talk and see whether this feels like a fit.

I'm a therapist who has spent years working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, and the quieter erosion of self-esteem that often runs underneath all of them. Much of that work happened in community mental health, healthcare, and outpatient settings for substance use and mental health, and it taught me that no two people arrive for the same reason, even when the diagnosis on paper looks similar.

My style is collaborative and direct without being clinical about it. I want treatment to fit you specifically, so I start with a thorough first session where we talk through what's bringing you in, some of your history, and what you actually want to change. From there we build a plan together and revisit it as your goals shift, because they usually do. Depending on what fits, I draw on approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, and I lean on your strengths rather than treating you as a list of problems to fix.

Sessions with me tend to move between building concrete skills and stepping back to make sense of patterns, and I'll tell you honestly when I think something isn't working so we can adjust. I hold licenses in Ohio, Maine, and Virginia, and I work with adults across the lifespan, including older adults.

Reach out when you're ready to start.

Most of my work as a therapist is with people carrying the weight of trauma, PTSD, and grief, along with adults navigating postpartum struggles, ADHD, and the particular pressures that come with being LGBTQ+. I've worked across non-profits, schools, academic settings, and private practice, and I especially connect with clients looking for care that pays attention to culture, context, and the full story behind what brought them in. I see adolescents, children, and adults, and I offer sessions in both English and Spanish.

My approach draws on narrative counseling and Internal Family Systems, or "parts" work, to help people re-story their experiences rather than feel defined by them. I also use EFT Tapping for trauma, anxiety, depression, and pain. I work from the belief that you're the one who knows your own life best, so I lean on Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction to support real self-determination rather than hand you a prescribed path.

A first session usually starts with me getting clear on what brought you here and beginning to build a relationship worth trusting. From there we set goals that are concrete and achievable, and I'll be transparent with you as we shape a plan that fits your strengths and your pace. I value open communication and I'll name what I'm noticing rather than keep it to myself.

Bring what's been sitting with you to a first visit, and we'll begin sorting through it together.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on talk therapy for people moving through significant life changes, interpersonal struggles, and the kind of complex emotional challenges that don't resolve on their own. I've spent years practicing in both outpatient and residential treatment settings, and I completed my doctorate in psychology at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, with specialized training in grief and trauma counseling. That background shapes how I sit with people who are grieving, in transition, or trying to make sense of what's shifted in their lives.

I work with adolescents and adults, and I start by asking about your best hopes for therapy. Before we build anything, I want to understand your history and what's actually weighing on you now. From there, we shape a plan that fits your goals, values, and your own sense of where you want to grow, and we adjust it over time as things change. A first session tends to feel less like an intake form and more like a real conversation about what brought you in and what you'd want to feel different.

I'm collaborative by nature, and I'd rather work alongside you than hand you a formula. My aim is a respectful space where you feel genuinely heard and where the work belongs to you.

Reach out when you're ready to start that conversation.

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.

Carly Frix-Rhyne is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), in both Texas and Arkansas, who has extensive experience working in the mental health field. She has worked directly with clients of various demographics, living with a variety of mental health conditions. Carly attended undergraduate and graduate school in her hometown of Texarkana, Texas at Texas A&M University - Texarkana. She completed her practicum and internship working as a therapist in therapeutic foster care, with children, teens, foster parents, and biological families. Carly has been practicing for 7 years as a LPC, focusing on individuals working to cope with trauma, stressful life events, anxiety, depression, and issues coping with and communicating their own needs. Carly has worked for community mental health agencies, non-profit agencies, and private practice organizations. Much of Carly's past work involves providing therapy services to children, teens, and adults who survived abuse/trauma. Carly enjoys working with clients of all ages and with a variety of different presenting mental health needs. She uses different techniques including cognitive behavioral approaches and attachment-based approaches, while maintaining a person-centered theoretical orientation with all clients. Carly utilizes a range of therapeutic tools in hopes of providing clients with practical skills they can begin using immediately. She believes in meeting clients exactly where they are and helping them understand their own needs.

I'm a marriage and family therapist with over 18 years of experience in behavioral health, working with individuals, couples, and families across outpatient, community mental health, and integrated care settings. Along the way I've held clinical leadership roles, including directing mental health programs and overseeing multidisciplinary teams, which shaped how I think about care: as something relational, systems-aware, and grounded in what actually works. I've supported adults of all ages, from those in the thick of midlife pressures to older adults navigating loss, change, and later-life transitions, often with complex, layered concerns.

My approach is conversational and thoughtfully paced. I start by getting to know your history, your relationships, your strengths, and what you're actually hoping to change. Early sessions feel less like an interview and more like a real back-and-forth, where we're sorting out what matters and what a realistic path forward looks like. I care about culturally responsive, individualized care, which means the plan we build reflects your values and lived experience, not a template. I aim for both insight and practical skills, and I stay flexible as your needs shift.

I think good therapy respects the whole person: their family, their history, and the systems they move through every day. If you're looking for a therapist who'll take your context seriously and work alongside you rather than hand down answers, I'd be glad to talk.