Rachel Voisine, LCSW

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.

Cody Sweeney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience providing therapy in outpatient settings. He has worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and unwanted habits. Cody has completed more than six years of specialized training in TEAM-CBT and uses evidence-based approaches to help clients create meaningful change.

Cody creates a warm, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. He believes therapy should be collaborative and goal-focused, using data-driven methods to track progress and guide treatment. His approach emphasizes teaching practical skills and tools that help clients address challenges and build lasting solutions.

Cody begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each client’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. Follow-up appointments include reviewing current symptoms, discussing changes since the previous visit, and evaluating any assigned homework. Sessions focus on exploring emotions, practicing skills, learning new strategies, and making progress toward personalized goals. Clients can expect tailored therapy homework at the end of each session to reinforce growth between appointments.

Dr. Beck completed medical school at The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency at The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine. She has a particular interest in perinatal/reproductive psychiatry and is pursuing additional training and certification in this subspecialty. Throughout her training, Dr. Beck has been involved in advocating for patients both at the state level as well as through her involvement with the American Medical Association.

Dr. Beck tends to have a relaxed but professional manner with patients. She prioritizes understanding patient concerns and providing education. Dr. Beck aims to use her medical expertise to advise you as you work together to create a strategy that will empower you to take charge of your mental health.

New patients should expect a thorough review of their history and symptoms as they are establishing care with Dr. Beck. One of the most important steps to helping you get better is to make sure the diagnosis is correct. From there Dr. Beck will work with patients to find appropriate medication strategies, as well as other evidence-backed interventions like therapy and lifestyle changes that fit your unique situation.

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.

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.

Azor Khan Saleem, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience serving adults, adolescents, and families in outpatient, community mental health, crisis, and hospital settings. He specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related disorders, and relationship challenges. He integrates CBT, EMDR-informed interventions, and solution-focused therapy to improve emotional regulation, communication, coping skills, and quality of life through culturally sensitive, collaborative care.

Azor Khan Saleem provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard and respected. He emphasizes open communication and collaborative planning, helping patients set practical goals and develop coping strategies. He supports insight into patterns related to stress, trauma, anxiety, and relationships, balancing empathy with accountability to encourage meaningful progress.

Azor begins by understanding each patient’s history, concerns, strengths, and goals, then creates individualized treatment plans. Using evidence-based approaches, he helps build insight, emotional awareness, and coping skills. He monitors progress and adjusts treatment as needed, encouraging practice between sessions and focusing on sustainable improvements in wellbeing, relationships, and daily functioning.

Dr. Tarasha Lloyd, DSW, LCSW, is a doctoral-level licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience across behavioral health, healthcare, and community-based settings. She has provided therapy in both in-person and telehealth environments, supporting children, adults, families, and military populations. Her background includes leadership roles focused on serving diverse and underserved communities.

Dr. Lloyd creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard, respected, and understood. She values open communication and collaborates with patients to establish meaningful goals. Her approach balances empathy with accountability while offering practical strategies that help patients manage challenges in realistic, sustainable ways.

Dr. Lloyd begins by learning each patient’s history, concerns, and goals to build a strong foundation for care. She develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances, while using ongoing sessions to monitor progress and adjust care as needed. Her work focuses on building insight, coping skills, and strategies that improve daily functioning and overall well-being.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm a therapist specializing in mood concerns, trauma, substance use, and the interpersonal struggles that tend to surface alongside them. Over the years I've worked across a range of settings, from day treatment and in-home programs to intensive outpatient and ASAM-based substance use care, with adolescents, adults, and older adults. That range has taught me that no two people arrive for the same reason, even when the diagnosis on paper looks similar.

What I care about most is balance: emotional safety on one side, and honest accountability on the other. I want you to feel supported, and I also want us to keep an eye on real growth. We'll start with a thorough look at your history, your concerns, your strengths, and where you'd like to end up, and from there we'll shape goals that actually mean something to you. Sessions with me have a structure to them; we check in on what's working, adjust when it isn't, and keep the pace steady rather than rushed.

I lean on practical, evidence-based methods, including CBT and DBT-informed skills, with a focus on emotional regulation and the kind of stability that holds up over time. My hope is that you leave sessions with tools you can actually use, not just insight.

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

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 specializing in talk therapy for adults, and much of what I do is help people move forward rather than just vent about what's weighing on them. If you've been circling the same feelings for a while and want to actually get somewhere with them, that's the kind of work I do well. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, trained in EMDR, and I hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification, so I'm comfortable sitting with both the present stress in front of you and the deeper patterns underneath it.

I think of therapy as a partnership, not something being done to you. That means I'll offer emotional support, but I'll also gently challenge you when I think it will help you grow. We start with a thorough intake so I understand your history, what's going on now, and what you actually want to change, and from there I build a flexible plan shaped around you rather than a formula. Early sessions tend to be more about getting the full picture than fixing anything on the spot, and you don't need to arrive with everything figured out.

I blend insight-oriented therapy with EMDR when it fits, and I adjust the pace to what feels workable for you. I'm licensed in California, Kentucky, and Indiana. When you're ready to start, get in touch and we'll take it from there.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm a therapist who has spent about ten years working with kids, teens, and young adults, mostly ages 6 through 25, in schools and residential settings. A lot of that time has been with young people wrestling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and body image, along with those adjusting to hard transitions or working through trauma. I earned both my Bachelor's in Psychology and my Master's in Counseling from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and I've stayed close to that same age range ever since.

Trust is where the real work starts for me, so the first session is mostly about getting to know your background, what you need, and where you want to go. I want to make sure we're a good fit before we go anywhere else. After that, you set the pace. I follow your lead as we explore what's on your mind, offering validation, some honest insight, and support so you can make decisions that actually line up with your values. My approach pulls from CBT, DBT, person-centered and solution-focused work, and I often bring in creative tools like music and art, because sometimes healing needs more than words.

If you're a young person, or a parent looking for someone for your child, the first step is simply a conversation. We'll figure out the rest together, one session at a time.

I'm a therapist who has spent years treating anxiety, depression, grief, and the emotional weight that comes with stress, advanced illness, and end-of-life care. My early training centered on children and adolescents with behavioral disorders, and I often brought families into the work, so I'm comfortable moving between individual, group, and family counseling. These days I see adolescents, adults, and older adults, including people who are navigating a serious diagnosis or grieving someone they've lost and aren't sure how to keep going.

How I work is fairly straightforward. I start by listening to your story with curiosity and without rushing to conclusions, and as trust builds, we shape a plan that's personalized and realistic, not a wish list you'll never keep. In an early session, expect me to ask questions, follow your lead, and be honest with you; transparency and open communication matter to me, and I'd rather name something directly than talk around it. My leanings are eclectic, strength-based, and mindfulness-informed, so the work tends to focus on building self-awareness, steadying your emotional regulation, and developing skills you can actually use.

What I care about most is that you feel understood and supported while you work toward a life that feels more purposeful and genuinely yours. Curious whether the two of us would be a good fit to figure that out together?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm a therapist with 25 years of experience as a social worker, 12 of them as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Over the years I've worked in private practice, inpatient and home hospice, substance use treatment centers, and hospital settings, which means I've sat with people at nearly every stage of life and every kind of hard moment. I see adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I'm licensed in Texas, Mississippi, and California.

What matters most to me is open communication and building a real, trusting connection. I want the people I work with to feel safe enough to say what's actually going on, without smoothing it over first. I start our work with a comprehensive psychosocial assessment, less an interview than a conversation about your history, your circumstances, and what brought you here. From there, we set treatment goals together that fit your life rather than a formula, and we adjust them as things shift over time.

I tend to move at whatever pace feels workable for you. Some people want to dig in quickly; others need a while to feel settled before they open up, and both are fine with me. Change tends to happen through steady, honest conversation, not pressure.

There's no rush to figure all of this out at once. Whenever the time feels right to begin, I'll be here to start that work with you.

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

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

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

Most of my work as a therapist is with adults, including older adults, who are working through substance use and other mental health concerns in an outpatient setting. Earlier in my career I spent a lot of time supporting children and adolescents with behavioral modification, and that work shaped the practical, skills-focused way I approach things now.

My approach is client-driven, which means I follow your lead rather than hand you a script. I offer a supportive listening ear, and I try to be honest and compassionate at the same time, because I think people can tell when you're only being one or the other. I lean on CBT and solution-focused strategies, and I use psychoeducation to help build insight into what's actually going on. I'm also trained in EMDR, and I can incorporate Christian counseling for clients who want their faith to be part of the work.

A first visit usually starts with what brought you in and a little history on what you're dealing with. From there we set goals together, and I often send you off with some practical homework so the coping skills we talk about get a chance to show up in your everyday life. I have an appreciation for kindness and simple joy, and I try to bring a bit of that to the room.

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

I'm a therapist who has spent years working across outpatient and in-home family settings, and much of that work has moved to telehealth. I see adults and older adults who are contending with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, the emotional weight of chronic illness, or family conflict that has worn down the people involved. Before this, I taught social work, and that instinct toward mentorship and growth still shapes how I sit with people: I want you to leave with something you can actually use.

My style is compassionate but direct. I'll support you, and I'll also offer a gentle challenge when I think it will move things forward. I start by understanding your story, your strengths, and what you're hoping to change, then we build a treatment plan around your goals rather than a generic one. Sessions tend to have a rhythm: we check in, work on a concrete skill, and look at how things have actually gone since we last spoke. I draw on CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, always through a strengths-based, culturally aware lens, and I adjust the goals as your life shifts.

What matters most to me is open, honest communication, so you feel understood rather than managed. If you're ready to work on something and want a partner who will be both steady and straight with you, the first step is simply a conversation, and we'll figure out the path together from there.

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.

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

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

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

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

Cody Sweeney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience providing therapy in outpatient settings. He has worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and unwanted habits. Cody has completed more than six years of specialized training in TEAM-CBT and uses evidence-based approaches to help clients create meaningful change.

Cody creates a warm, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. He believes therapy should be collaborative and goal-focused, using data-driven methods to track progress and guide treatment. His approach emphasizes teaching practical skills and tools that help clients address challenges and build lasting solutions.

Cody begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each client’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. Follow-up appointments include reviewing current symptoms, discussing changes since the previous visit, and evaluating any assigned homework. Sessions focus on exploring emotions, practicing skills, learning new strategies, and making progress toward personalized goals. Clients can expect tailored therapy homework at the end of each session to reinforce growth between appointments.

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.

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.

Azor Khan Saleem, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience serving adults, adolescents, and families in outpatient, community mental health, crisis, and hospital settings. He specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related disorders, and relationship challenges. He integrates CBT, EMDR-informed interventions, and solution-focused therapy to improve emotional regulation, communication, coping skills, and quality of life through culturally sensitive, collaborative care.

Azor Khan Saleem provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard and respected. He emphasizes open communication and collaborative planning, helping patients set practical goals and develop coping strategies. He supports insight into patterns related to stress, trauma, anxiety, and relationships, balancing empathy with accountability to encourage meaningful progress.

Azor begins by understanding each patient’s history, concerns, strengths, and goals, then creates individualized treatment plans. Using evidence-based approaches, he helps build insight, emotional awareness, and coping skills. He monitors progress and adjusts treatment as needed, encouraging practice between sessions and focusing on sustainable improvements in wellbeing, relationships, and daily functioning.

Dr. Tarasha Lloyd, DSW, LCSW, is a doctoral-level licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience across behavioral health, healthcare, and community-based settings. She has provided therapy in both in-person and telehealth environments, supporting children, adults, families, and military populations. Her background includes leadership roles focused on serving diverse and underserved communities.

Dr. Lloyd creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard, respected, and understood. She values open communication and collaborates with patients to establish meaningful goals. Her approach balances empathy with accountability while offering practical strategies that help patients manage challenges in realistic, sustainable ways.

Dr. Lloyd begins by learning each patient’s history, concerns, and goals to build a strong foundation for care. She develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances, while using ongoing sessions to monitor progress and adjust care as needed. Her work focuses on building insight, coping skills, and strategies that improve daily functioning and overall well-being.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fatina Boe, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Virginia. She holds a PPS Credential in California and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 1 (CCT). She earned her MSW from San Diego State University and has experience providing care in both in-person and telehealth settings. Her background includes work across TDT, IIH, MHSB, MHIOP, and ASAM programs, serving diverse populations with mood, trauma, substance use, and interpersonal concerns.

Fatina Boe takes a collaborative, patient-centered approach grounded in trust, respect, and empathy. She fosters open communication to develop meaningful, individualized goals while providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space. She balances emotional safety with accountability and growth, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each patient’s needs and adjusting the pace to support steady progress.

Fatina Boe begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand each patient’s history, concerns, strengths, and goals. She develops diagnoses and collaborates on treatment plans, using structured sessions to monitor progress and adapt care. She incorporates evidence-based methods such as CBT and DBT-informed skills, emphasizing practical strategies, emotional regulation, and long-term stability.

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.

Jamie Whitney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Jamie is licensed in California, Kentucky, and Indiana, and is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Jamie also holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C).

Jamie balances emotional support with gentle challenge to help you move forward, not just vent. She values collaboration, viewing therapy as a partnership rather than something being done to you. Jamie creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are, without needing to have everything figured out.

Jamie begins with a thorough intake to understand your history, current concerns, and goals for change. She develops flexible, personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs. Jamie integrates insight-oriented therapy with EMDR to address both present stressors and deeper patterns.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridget Dragun, LPC, earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. Her early training focused on children and adolescents with behavioral disorders, often involving families in care. She has experience in individual, group, and family counseling, and spent eight years supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, advanced illness, and end-of-life care using an eclectic, strength-based, and mindfulness-informed approach.

Bridget Dragun, LPC, takes a patient-centered, holistic approach, meeting individuals where they are. She values transparency, honesty, and open communication, and prioritizes compassion, empowerment, and advocacy. Her goal is to create a space where individuals feel understood, comfortable, and supported throughout their care.

Bridget Dragun, LPC, begins by listening to each person’s story with curiosity and without judgment. As trust develops, she collaborates on a personalized, realistic plan. She works alongside individuals to build self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop skills, with the goal of helping them create a more purposeful and authentic life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Easther Berridge, LCSW, has experience supporting children and adolescents with behavioral modification, as well as working with adults in outpatient settings addressing substance use and mental health concerns. She holds a BA in Sociology from Biola University and a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. She is trained in CBT and EMDR and also incorporates Christian counseling. Her appreciation for kindness and simple joy is reflected in her love for Winnie the Pooh.

Easther provides a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. She offers a supportive listening ear while being honest and compassionate. Her approach is client-driven, blending solution-focused strategies with CBT and psychoeducation to empower meaningful change.

Easther begins by exploring what led clients to seek support and gathering background on presenting concerns. She collaborates with clients to set goals, provides psychoeducation to build insight, and incorporates practical homework to help clients apply new coping skills in daily life.

Monique Peterson, LICSW, LCSW, earned her Master of Social Work from Loma Linda University and completed licensure supervision in community mental health. She has experience in outpatient and in-home family settings, with a strong background in telehealth. A former social work instructor, she is passionate about mentorship and growth. She is trained in CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, and supports clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, chronic illness, and family conflict.

Monique creates a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe and heard. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership guided by each client’s goals. Her style is compassionate yet direct, balancing support with gentle challenge. She emphasizes practical coping skills, open communication, and a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally aware approach, helping clients build a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Monique begins by listening and understanding each client’s story, strengths, and goals. She collaborates on personalized treatment plans using CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions include check-ins, skill-building, and reviewing progress. She helps clients apply practical tools to manage emotions, navigate challenges, and build on successes, adjusting goals as needed to support meaningful growth.

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.

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

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

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

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

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see is adults working through stress, life transitions, and the tangles that show up in their relationships. My path here has been a wide one. I spent six years in elementary schools supporting kids and families through social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, and during graduate school I worked closely with the LGBTQIA+ community, which shaped how I think about affirming, inclusive care. For the last couple of years, I've focused on telehealth therapy with adults. Moving between all those age groups taught me to stay collaborative and compassionate rather than rigid about how therapy should look.

Authenticity matters to me in the room. I think connection is a real part of the healing process, not a nicety, so I want you to feel like you can actually be yourself with me. When it fits, I'll bring in a little humor to keep things grounded. Early on, I mostly make room for you to tell me your story, what's weighing on you now, and what you're hoping to get out of this. From there we name goals together and build a plan that reflects your priorities, not mine. We revisit those goals as we go and adjust when something isn't working.

If that approach fits what you've been looking for, reach out and we'll get started.

Most of my work as a therapist, over more than a decade in private practice and clinical settings, is with individuals, couples, and families sorting through mood and anxiety struggles, relationship strain, questions of identity, and the transitions that quietly reshape a life. I see teens as well as adults, and I care about culture and context, so I want to understand the world you actually move through, not just the symptoms you can name.

I lean on evidence-based and integrative work, drawing from CBT, DBT-informed skills, trauma-informed care, and family systems thinking, and I adjust the approach to fit the person in front of me rather than the other way around. My style balances empathy with gentle directness; I'll reflect back what I'm hearing, but I'll also name patterns when I notice them. Our first session is a fairly thorough one, where I ask about your background, your concerns, and what you're hoping will be different, so we can shape a plan together. From there, sessions tend to move between building insight, recognizing patterns, and practicing concrete coping and solution-focused strategies you can try between visits. I revisit the plan as we go, because change that lasts usually needs a few course corrections along the way.

My aim is to help you find clarity, steadier confidence, and healthier patterns that connect you back to your own values. Reach out when you're ready to start that work.

I'm a marriage and family therapist, and I work across the full range of what brings people to therapy: anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and moments of crisis when things feel like too much to hold on your own. I see individuals, couples, families, and children as young as five, and I've practiced in both outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings, in person and over telehealth.

I grew up in Hawaii's diverse community, and that upbringing shaped how I sit with people. I pay attention to culture and background because those things matter to how someone understands their own life, and I try to honor each person's perspective rather than assume I already know it. My work rests on empathy, trust, and no judgment.

Early on, I want to understand your history, your concerns, and what you're actually hoping to change, along with the family, work, and relationship dynamics that surround all of it. From there we build a plan that fits you specifically, and I stay in consistent contact as we go, so you're never guessing where things stand. Expect me to be attentive, steady, and honest with you.

Whether you're an adult sorting through something long-standing or a parent looking for help for a child, there's no rush to have it all figured out first. Reach out when the timing feels right for you, and we'll begin from there.

I trained as a therapist, and I mostly work with young professionals in the early stages of their careers, the ones feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about what comes next. Over 12 years I've supported individuals, couples, and families through stress, anxiety, family conflict, eating disorders, and anger management, and I spent 15 years as a high school counselor, which gave me a real ease working with teenagers too. I've also spent more than five years in Intensive Outpatient programs, leading group, family, and individual sessions.

I take my time building rapport before anything else. Our first session is mostly me introducing myself and getting a clear sense of what you actually want to change, so we can agree on a path forward rather than me handing you one. I lean toward practical skills and strategies over abstract talk. A lot of my work draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a structured approach to managing intense emotions, steadying relationships, and building a life that feels more like yours. That means real practice in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and getting your needs met with the people around you. I try to keep the structure without losing the warmth, so you have room to try new things and see what sticks.

Asking for help takes some nerve, and I don't take that lightly. Bring me the parts of your life that feel stuck, and we'll work through them together.

Most of my work as a therapist is with adults and couples, though I also enjoy sitting with children and teens when they need someone in their corner. Over more than fifteen years in community mental health, I've supported people through anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress at work or school, friction with peers, and questions around sexuality. As a first-generation Latina, I know something about navigating a bicultural identity and the weight that gets passed down through generations, and I bring that understanding into the room.

I think of my clients as the experts on their own lives, and my job is to partner with you toward some balance and clarity. I'm firm but friendly, honest, and pretty down-to-earth, and I'll bring humor in when it fits. I adapt how I talk to match what actually works for you. Early on, I focus on connection: understanding what led you to put your mental health first, building trust, and figuring out goals that are meaningful and genuinely reachable. From the first session, I want you to feel heard and seen. I'll give you respectful, honest feedback and I like to celebrate the progress and wins along the way, because I see therapy as a journey we take together, not a race.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

My work as a therapist centers on the moments when people are ready to name what's been holding them back but aren't sure how to move through it. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and my path has taken me from addictions work in high schools, prisons, and residential settings to community programs with adolescents in foster care and adults living with severe mental illness. These days I focus on anxiety, depression, panic, and adjustment concerns, and I do trauma work using EMDR. A good deal of my attention goes to PTSD, self-harm, substance use, and the questions that come with living outside what the world calls typical. I especially connect with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, and with parents and caregivers who are stretched thin.

I tend to spend the first session or two simply getting a clear picture of where you're coming from and where you'd like to go. From there we set goals together, and I'll revisit them with you over time so they stay honest to what you actually want. I try to stay transparent and open-minded, and I care about naming the unhelpful core beliefs and everyday barriers that quietly keep people stuck. The choices are always yours; my job is to help you see them clearly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I've spent years as a therapist working with people who want to move forward in their own development but aren't quite sure where to start. Much of my background is in prevention and crisis work: I've directed an outreach center, counseled youth through crisis, and spent a long stretch providing drug prevention education for at-risk young people and their families in Lubbock County. These days I see adults across the lifespan, from young adulthood into the later years, and I bring that same steady, practical outlook to every session.

My approach starts with the skills you already have. Rather than handing you a formula, I want to understand what you're naturally good at, and then we use those strengths to shape goals and solutions that fit your life. A session with me is a judgment-free zone, plain and simple. You can put your concerns on the table without bracing for a reaction, and we'll sort through them together at a pace that feels reasonable to you.

Outside of my clinical work, I stay rooted in my community. I chair the HEARD Coalition, which connects youth and families in Lubbock County with drug education and resources, and I've long enjoyed working with foster youth at the Texas Girls and Boys Ranch. That community work keeps me honest about what real change actually requires.

If you're ready to take the next step in your own growth and want a counselor who'll build on what's already working, reach out and let's talk.

I'm a therapist specializing in talk therapy for adults and older adults, with experience across hospital outpatient settings, nonprofit agencies, and private practice. Much of my career has centered on people navigating recovery, life transitions, and the kinds of thought patterns that keep them stuck in the same loops. I began my work supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, and later co-founded the Hearing Loss Association of Los Angeles, where I served as its first president. Living in Europe and Asia and working in English, French, and American Sign Language gave me a habit of listening carefully across differences.

I approach therapy with curiosity and kindness, and I care a great deal about honesty, respect, and open communication in the room. When the moment calls for it, I use humor to lighten things and build connection; a little self-disclosure, used well, tends to build trust. In a first session, I take my time understanding your history and experiences so we can figure out the right level of care together. From there, we build realistic, achievable goals aimed at real behavioral and emotional change. I sometimes bring in homework, videos, or handouts you can keep for later, and I draw on approaches like CBT, ACT, and DBT depending on what's useful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Geoffrey Edelstein, LCSW, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker. His practice is informed by the latest neuro-cognitive sciences, emphasizing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. In addition to working with children, adolescents, and adults, he also works with couples and families. Geoffrey also has experience working with LGBTQ+ clients. Geoffrey received his Master's in Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work. Before that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Drew University. Geoffrey's experience includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, but his unique approach to therapy also integrates music, writing, drawing, and origami. In crafting a treatment plan, Geoffrey draws on his years of clinical experience from Four Winds Hospital. There, Geoffrey served as the Coordinator of Children's Services and facilitated care for children ages 8-13 in a Dialectical Behavior Therapy group setting. Geoffrey also worked with adults and adolescents in Four Winds' inpatient units. Prior to this, Geoffrey worked in respite services at Family Services of Westchester and the Federally Qualified Health Center of the Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association. Geoffrey is committed to delivering quality mental health services to his patients and is passionate about helping them reach their goals.

I'm a therapist, and after more than 23 years in the mental health field, I've sat with people through most of what life throws at us: anxiety, depression, the weight of past trauma, and the particular kind of overwhelm that comes with pregnancy, new motherhood, and the postpartum stretch that no one quite prepares you for. If you've been reacting to things more strongly than you'd like and you don't fully understand why, that's often where my work starts.

I'll be honest, I bring warmth and a fair amount of enthusiasm into the room, and I'll expect you to be an active participant rather than a passenger. My aim isn't for you to leave a session with something vague to think about. You'll leave with a plan of action, detailed steps, and skills that are actually easy to apply the next day, whether that's managing stress, healing from something that hurt you, communicating more clearly, or holding firmer boundaries in your relationships. Along the way, we'll work on understanding how and why certain emotions surface and what's driving those reactions, because naming that usually loosens its grip.

I trained in Georgia, undergrad in Albany and graduate school in Valdosta, and much of my approach centers on restorative self-care and building real emotional awareness over time.

If you're ready to do the work and want a partner who'll bring both structure and heart to it, reach out and let's begin.

I trained as a clinical social worker, and I mostly work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are moving through trauma, anxiety, depression, questions of identity, relationship strain, or a life transition that has knocked things off balance. I hold licenses in Alabama and California, I'm board-certified in transgender-affirming care, and I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology, so identity development is work I take seriously rather than treat as an afterthought.

I'll be honest with you: I value direct communication, and I'll encourage the kinds of conversations that feel uncomfortable but tend to be the ones that actually move something. My approach is structured and goal-oriented, but I don't confuse structure with coldness. We start with a thorough intake so I understand your history, your strengths, your stressors, and where you actually want to end up. From there we set clear, measurable objectives, and I build a plan that lines up with your values rather than mine. Expect practical tools you can use between sessions, regular check-ins on progress, and adjustments when something isn't working. I draw on CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused and EMDR-informed methods when they fit, and I coordinate with your other providers when that supports steadier, longer-term change.

Everything I do is grounded in dignity, respect, and cultural humility. Reach out when you're ready to get to work.

I'm a licensed professional counselor, and most of what I see is people trying to make sense of what's going on for them, whether that's anxiety, low mood, the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck. Over 18 years across homes, communities, schools, and offices, I've worked as a case manager, a family therapist, and an outpatient therapist, with people from a wide range of cultural and economic backgrounds. I especially enjoy working with families, adolescents, and young adults, and I connect closely with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ folks.

My core belief is that people are doing the best they can with what they know. Given supportive listening, care, and a little education, most of us can grow and move toward what we're after. In practice, that means a session with me tends to feel like a real conversation: I listen closely, I explain what I'm noticing, and we figure out the next step together rather than my handing you a plan. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, internal family systems, and mindfulness depending on what fits, and I'm certified in trauma-focused CBT for those who need it.

Whatever's bringing you here, there's no clock on this. Reach out when the timing feels right for you, and we'll take it from there.

I'm a therapist, and most of what I see runs from adjustment struggles, when life throws a new circumstance at someone and they're not sure how to steady themselves, to depression, anxiety, and trauma. I've been doing this work for more than two decades now, across a wide range of ages, from teenagers to adults to folks well into their later years.

I'm eclectic in how I work, and I mean that plainly: people are different, and they need a style that actually fits them, not one I've decided on in advance. So depending on who's in front of me, I might draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, mindfulness, DBT, narrative, or something else entirely. What that looks like early on is a lot of me learning how you think and what has and hasn't worked before, so we're not repeating dead ends.

I ask for your feedback often, and I mean it. If something isn't landing, I'd rather know than keep going out of politeness; adjusting the approach is how the outcomes get better. My aim is straightforward, which is to help you get to your own full potential, whatever that looks like for you rather than for me.

Deciding to talk to someone takes something, and following through on it takes more. If you've gotten this far, you've already done the hard part. When you're ready, I'll be glad to start that conversation with you.

I'm a therapist with a particular focus on the adults who come to me feeling stuck somewhere between anxiety, depression, grief, and the kind of life transitions that don't fit neatly into any one box. Over more than eight years I've worked across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, partial and intensive outpatient programs, community mental health, and telehealth, which means I've sat with people in crisis and people simply trying to make sense of what's next. I also see plenty of folks navigating trauma, bipolar disorder, anger, and the strain that shows up in their closest relationships.

I think of therapy as something we do together. My job is to help you find the root of what's going on, not just manage the surface of it, and then build a plan that actually fits your life. In a first session, I'll walk you through how teletherapy and confidentiality work, then spend most of our time getting to know your background and what you want out of this. From there we look honestly at what's hard right now, sketch out a vision for where you'd like to be, and start putting practical tools in place. I lean on CBT and ACT so you leave with something you can actually use between our conversations.

Reaching out for support takes nerve, and if you've read this far, you've already started. When you're ready, I'll be here to take the next step with you.

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

I'm a 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'm a licensed professional counselor, and I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and the kind of grief and loss that doesn't follow a tidy timeline. I've been in the mental health field for over 24 years now, across a range of settings. Early on, I worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital on the child and adolescent unit, and for the past decade I've been in private practice, mostly with adults and older adults sorting through what's weighing on them.

I'll be honest with you: I'm both compassionate and direct. Those two things aren't in tension for me. Much of what I do draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, so we'll spend real time noticing the distorted thoughts that keep circling and figuring out how to challenge and reframe them, while reinforcing the habits that actually serve you. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Grief Educator, I pay close attention to how loss and past hurt shape the present, but I treat each person as a unique individual rather than a diagnosis. In a first session, expect me to ask questions, listen closely, and start naming patterns out loud with you.

You'll leave that first conversation with a sense of where we're headed. Bring whatever's been hardest to say, and we'll begin making sense of it together.

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.

As a licensed mental health counselor with a decade of experience, I work mostly with adults and older adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, grief, or the aftermath of trauma. Over the years I've practiced in a lot of different settings, an outpatient community clinic, in-home family therapy, work with undocumented minors carrying trauma histories, and now telehealth, and each of those settings taught me something about how differently people arrive at counseling and what they need once they get there.

What I've come to believe, after all this time in the field, is that therapy works best as a collaborative process, one where we're figuring out your goals together rather than me handing down a plan. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic work, but I choose the approach based on the person in front of me, not the other way around. Early sessions tend to be more conversation than assessment; I want to understand how you actually experience your days before we decide where to focus.

I keep the pace steady and I stay honest with you about what I'm noticing, because I've found that people make more progress when the process feels transparent.

There's no rush to any of this. Whenever you feel ready to start, I'll be here to begin the work with you.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on the everyday stuff that wears people down: substance use, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and the effects of trauma. Over more than 15 years I've worked across just about every level of care, from intensive outpatient and medication-assisted treatment to residential programs and private practice, so I've sat with people at a lot of different points on the road.

The people I tend to click with are the ones who are somewhere in the middle of change and growth, not necessarily sure where it's leading, but ready to keep walking. My style is steady and open. I want you to feel like you can say the real thing out loud without bracing for judgment. I'll be honest with you about what I'm noticing, and I'll ask questions rather than hand you a script for how you should feel.

And I don't think healing has to be grim. A few laughs along the way matter to me; humor is part of how people connect and how they get through hard things. So expect sessions that take your struggles seriously without taking themselves too seriously.

If you're tired of navigating this on your own and want someone who'll be direct, patient, and human about it, reach out and let's talk about where you are and where you'd like to go.

I've spent years as a therapist treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and the disorienting stretches that come with major life transitions. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and California, and I'm certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which shapes a lot of how I work. I see individuals, couples, and families ages 12 and up, and I've spent a good deal of that time with people whose lives don't fit a tidy template: LGBTQ+ clients, people in non-traditional or complex relationships, and those managing mood disorders, caregiver stress, or concerns around intimacy.

I think everyone arrives with a story that's genuinely their own, so I don't hand out a one-size-fits-all plan. I lean on thoughtful questions more than pronouncements, the kind that help you surface your own insight, your strengths, and solutions that actually mean something to you. In a first session, I'll ask what brought you in and let you tell it at whatever pace feels right; from there we start naming goals and sketching a roadmap that belongs to you. My work draws on CBT and DBT alongside trauma-informed care and mindfulness, but the through line is a partnership built on open, respectful conversation.

Deciding to start therapy takes something. If you've gotten this far into reading about me, you've already done part of the hard work, and I'd be glad to take the next part on with you.

I'm a therapist who focuses on adults and older adults working through life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the kind of self-esteem struggles that can quietly wear a person down. Deciding to start therapy is a real step, and if you're reading this, you've already taken it. That matters to me.

My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I see therapy as a partnership: we set meaningful goals together, and we adjust them as you gain new insight into what's actually going on. I tend to be calm and patient, and I put a lot of weight on clear communication and genuinely listening, so you feel understood while we work. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, and I'll bring in mindfulness and other strategies when they fit what you need rather than forcing you into one method.

Our first session is mostly about getting oriented. I want to understand your background, what brought you in, and what you're hoping will be different, and from there we start shaping a plan you can build on. Over time we identify the challenges clearly and develop practical coping skills you can actually use between sessions.

I try to stay culturally aware and honest in how I work, and I won't pretend to have all the answers on day one. We start with a conversation about where you are and where you'd like to go, and we sort out the path together from there.

Most of my work as a therapist is with adults, including older adults, who are working through trauma, stress, and the patterns that tend to keep them stuck. Some people come to me because something painful is still living in the body long after the event itself; others because their thoughts and compulsions have started running the show. Whatever brings you in, I want it to feel like a place where you're actually heard, seen, and understood, not managed.

I'm trained in Somatic Experiencing, a psychobiological approach to resolving trauma and stress, and in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. I fold those into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory, because no two people arrive with the same story. In practice, that means we might slow down and pay attention to what's happening emotionally, physically, and cognitively in a given moment, rather than staying stuck in your head. I tend to work collaboratively and compassionately, and I'll be honest with you when I think an old pattern is worth challenging.

My aim is to help you build steadier, healthier relationships and live in a way that feels more authentic to you, at a pace that respects where you're starting from.

Deciding to look for a therapist takes something. If you've made it this far, you've already started the work. When you're ready to take the next step, I'll be here to talk it through with you.

I'm a therapist who has spent years treating adults and older adults living with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, grief, and the strain of family conflict or a life that's shifting under them. A lot of the people I sit with are navigating trauma, or a transition they didn't ask for, and they want someone who won't hand them a one-size-fits-all script. I trained through a community mental health agency in Los Angeles, where I worked with people from very different backgrounds facing genuinely complicated circumstances, and that shaped how I practice now.

I think of therapy as both a journey and a destination, so I keep my approach eclectic rather than loyal to any single method. Depending on what fits you, I draw on psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, strengths-based, and dialectical behavioral work, along with EMDR for trauma. Early on, I'm mostly interested in your story: what brought you here, what you're hoping for, and how you actually communicate. From there we build a plan tailored to you rather than to a diagnosis. I want the work to feel culturally attuned and neurodivergent-friendly, and I care that you leave with fresh perspective and practical tools, not just conversation.

Reaching out for the first time takes real nerve. If you've gotten this far, you've already started the harder part, and I'd be glad to help you take the next step.

I'm a therapist who has spent years working across schools and clinical settings, sitting with people of all ages as they work through depression, anxiety, mood struggles, shaky self-esteem, and the big life changes that tend to knock things sideways. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor in New York, I've learned that no two people arrive with the same story, so I don't hand out the same playbook to everyone.

What draws me to this work is helping people feel more capable in their own lives. I take an empowerment-driven, whole-person view, which means I'm paying attention to more than the symptom that brought you in. Depending on what's useful for you, I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and person-centered approaches. Early on, expect me to ask a lot of questions and listen closely; I want to understand what you're actually dealing with before we decide where to put our energy. I'll be honest with you about what I'm noticing, and I'll check that any direction we take is one you feel good about.

Some weeks the focus is on getting through something specific and immediate. Other weeks it's slower, more about untangling patterns that have been around a while. Both count as progress.

If you're ready to start, the beginning is simply a conversation, and we'll shape the rest of the work together from there.

I'm a therapist, and I work with children, teens, and adults through talk therapy. My clients come to me at all different points in their lives, some looking to build practical coping skills, others wanting to make sense of what they're feeling and where it comes from. What matters most to me is that people feel genuinely heard, and that the work we do fits their actual life rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

I think of therapy as a partnership. Early on, I want to understand your story, what's brought you in, and what you're hoping for, before we settle on any direction. From there we build an individualized plan together, one aimed at building insight, emotional resilience, and skills you can use outside the room, not just inside it. I draw on approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, but I stay flexible; the method should follow your priorities and comfort level, not the other way around. Compassion, trust, and honest communication are the things I lean on most.

Early sessions tend to feel like a conversation more than an evaluation. I'll ask questions, listen closely, and check in about what's landing and what isn't, so we're always calibrating together.

I care about change that lasts and holds up in everyday life, not just quick relief. If you're thinking about starting, we can begin with a conversation and shape the rest from there.

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 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.

I trained as a therapist, and I mostly work with adults, including older adults, who are living in the aftermath of trauma or in the middle of a life that has thrown more at them than they expected. My background includes group practice work and time spent in Post-Traumatic Stress retreat settings, which shaped how I sit with people who are carrying pain they haven't been able to set down anywhere else.

The way I work is integrative and trauma-informed, but underneath the approach, what matters most to me is the relationship. I want the people I see to feel genuinely understood, not managed. Early on, I spend real time getting to know your history, what brought you in, and what you actually want out of this, before we shape anything resembling a plan. From there we build something individual to you, at a pace that supports lasting change rather than a quick fix. I tend to focus on helping people reconnect with strengths they'd lost track of and reclaim the story they tell about their own life.

My graduate training is in counseling, with additional study in coaching and athletic administration, so I think a lot about resilience and how people rebuild it. A first session is mostly conversation; you talk, I listen closely, and we figure out together where the work should begin.

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