Sololeya Teklehaimanot, LCSW

Nikkia Matthews is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Michigan and Texas. She earned a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and a bachelor's degree in Human Development & Psychoeducation from Howard University. Since 2012, she has provided therapy in outpatient, inpatient, community mental health, and school settings. She specializes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, women's issues, concerns affecting people of color, and relationship challenges, using evidence-based and holistic approaches.

Nikkia provides compassionate, supportive care that recognizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership where clients feel heard, empowered, and respected. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges, build on strengths, and develop practical skills for lasting growth and healing.

Nikkia begins by learning each client's unique experiences, concerns, and goals, believing they are the expert on their own life. Together, they create an individualized treatment plan using evidence-based and holistic approaches. She helps clients process trauma, strengthen relationships, build coping skills, and navigate life transitions while balancing gentle support with encouragement toward meaningful change.

Althea D. Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of clinical experience and certification as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). She has experience providing compassionate care to adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Althea encourages clients to openly share their concerns, explore life's challenges, and embrace opportunities for meaningful growth. She strives to help clients build greater self-awareness while providing practical tools they can apply in their daily lives between sessions.

Althea begins by creating a welcoming, supportive, and empathetic environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their concerns, experiences, and treatment goals. She works collaboratively with each client to develop measurable treatment goals and adjusts the treatment plan as needed to support ongoing progress and evolving needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I strive to create a safe, nurturing space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. My style is eclectic and individualized, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches. I value meeting clients where they are and building a strong, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic relationship.

In the first session, I provide a relaxed, welcoming space to get to know each other. I explore what brought the client to therapy, current concerns, and goals. Sessions move at a comfortable pace, focusing on building trust, identifying strengths, and creating a foundation for meaningful growth.

I earned my MSW from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and am licensed in IL, IN, and AL. I also hold a Professional Educator License and bring 14 years of experience across schools (K–5), inpatient and outpatient settings, healthcare, and case management.

I am a warm, direct, and non-judgmental therapist who uses an eclectic blend of body-based and mind-centered techniques. I support clients navigating mood disorders, trauma, and life stressors. I value open communication and collaborate with patients to set clear, meaningful treatment goals. My approach fosters a supportive space where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered.

I begin by thoroughly understanding each patient's history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. I develop individualized treatment plans aligned with patient goals and work collaboratively in each session to support measurable progress and lasting change.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth services. I earned my Master of Arts from Liberty University and hold certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Certified Mood Disorder Professional (PESI), and Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills.

I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, valuing authenticity, respect, and tailoring care to each person's needs. My methodology blends CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness, with a focus on executive functioning, coping strategies, and practical habits that reduce overwhelm. Patients can expect a supportive partner who meets them where they are, helping them feel heard, understood, and empowered.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) and Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM) with nearly a decade of experience across behavioral health, medical, educational, and community settings. I have supported adults and children navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, using a practical, trauma-informed approach that emphasizes real-world tools and growth. Through therapy and case management, I help patients build skills that lead to sustainable change and greater confidence in managing life's challenges.

I am a firm believer in meeting people at their own pace to accomplish their objectives at their own speed. My initial appointment is an assessment, gathering the client's background information and reason for seeking treatment, focusing on the client's own specific goals and desires for therapy, and helping the client envision what this would look like for them in order to establish a general roadmap toward their aspirations. After the first session, I concentrate on what complications exist to the client's objectives and how the client can utilize supportive tools and resources to help overcome these barriers. I then help clients establish weekly, smaller goals that can lead them to their larger-scale aspirations.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been in the field for approximately 20 years performing individual, group, and family service. During my education, I focused on various forms of treatment modalities including DBT, ACT, CBT, trauma-informed, family systems, motivational interviewing, and substance abuse treatment. I have been an active remote mental health therapist for the past several years, and have experience working with diverse populations providing services to adults and children in mixed settings. I have an extensive background working with survivors of trauma, depression/bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, grief, PTSD, schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis, gender/sexual identity difficulties, eating disorders, substance abuse, domestic violence, life transitions, as well as combinations of multiple problems.

At the core of my practice is a patient-centered approach that prioritizes the individual needs and preferences of each patient. I believe in fostering strong clinician-patient relationships built on trust, empathy, and open communication. By involving patients in their own care decisions and providing education about their health, I empower patients to take an active role in their well-being. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing mainly on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and incorporating mindfulness into a wellness-based approach. My expertise is in integrative care and trauma-informed psychotherapy, working with adults and families with mental health needs.

I am a broadly accomplished social worker holding an MSW and LCSW from New York University, specializing in behavioral health psychotherapy with adults, children, and families. I have spent 30 years working in various healthcare settings, including health and hospital systems, emergency room and screening center for psychiatric emergency services, and school-based and community-based outpatient treatment settings. I have a proven track record of clinical supervision of social work students in the field, experience as a Clinical Director of a community mental health setting, and as a psychotherapist for adults, children, and families with mental health needs. My commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in behavioral health science ensures that patients receive the highest quality of psychotherapy care.

My approach to working with clients is rooted in meeting them where they are, respecting their autonomy, and empowering them to connect with both their past and present selves. I prioritize building rapport and trust from the very first session, ensuring clear goals and objectives are established early on. I bring a kind, compassionate, and positive attitude to each session, fostering a structured yet upbeat environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions freely. I am skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, recovery-oriented care, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I have extensive experience working with individuals and families affected by trauma, and have successfully treated a variety of concerns, including mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. I take a strengths-based approach, tailoring my methods to each client's unique needs and empowering them to create a life worth living.

I earned my Bachelor of Social Work in 2015 and Master of Social Work in 2017 from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. I began my career in 2014, working with high-risk youth on parole in a residential treatment setting, providing crisis intervention and therapeutic support to adolescents with complex trauma. In 2015, I served as a facilitator at a high school Wellness Center, supporting teens struggling with substance use, trauma, and mental health challenges by connecting them with individualized resources. From 2017 to 2022, I worked at Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center in Fort Collins as a care coordinator and behavioral health therapist, providing crisis intervention, individual therapy, family and couples counseling, group therapy, trauma-focused care, and discharge planning for adolescents and adults in an inpatient psychiatric setting. In 2022, I joined Northpoint Recovery in Loveland, Colorado, where I served as a primary therapist for both adolescents and adults in intensive outpatient and inpatient programs, offering individual and group therapy. In 2023, I began working at The Redpoint Center in Fort Collins, an intensive outpatient program specializing in mental health and substance use treatment, facilitating individual and group therapy sessions and helping clients explore and address the underlying causes of their behaviors in a safe, supportive, and authentic therapeutic environment. My passion for this work is driven by a deep commitment to supporting my community and a genuine sense of empathy and compassion for others.

Outside of my clinical work, I have been a professional dancer for over 15 years and have taught dance in my community for the past 12. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, listening to music, seeking new adventures, and being with my friends, family, and loved ones. Traveling is also one of my greatest joys when I'm not working or dancing.

I provide cognitive therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, and logotherapy to help my patients gain insight into current stressors related to various diagnoses, including post-traumatic stress, affective mood disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and substance use disorder. I strongly believe that collaborating with a physician for medication management allows patients to be more engaged in therapy, resulting in improved treatment outcomes.

After completing my Master of Arts in Community Counseling in 2012, I spent 7 years fulfilling my passion for integrated care for adults suffering from substance use disorder and mental health challenges. For the past four years, I have been working in private practice with clients exclusively via telehealth. I hold the position of Psychotherapist for Michigan, Florida, and South Carolina at Talkiatry.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 18 years of experience in the field of mental health, including Outpatient, Community Mental Health, and Assertive Community Treatment. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and PTSD using an eclectic approach to suit individual needs. Other modalities I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology. I am easy to talk to and my number one priority is to help provide a safe, open, non-judgmental place to share personal experiences. I focus on providing the skills to help manage symptoms while working in tandem with your psychiatrist to provide the best outcome for you.

I received my Master of Social Work degree at Eastern Michigan University and am Certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional. While in Michigan, I worked extensively with Community Mental Health. Initially, I worked as an advocate with clients who were diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness or with a dual diagnosis. I facilitated psychoeducation groups, provided crisis intervention, and case management services. At Henry Ford Allegiance Health, I played an integral role in implementing the integration between physical and mental health, combining a Psychiatric Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic with a Primary Care Practice utilizing General Medical Education Resident Psychiatrists. Moving on to Florida, I worked at the Marion County Jail assessing suicidal risk of inmates and provided brief supportive therapy. Ultimately, I began my own virtual private practice, continuing my passion of helping others find the skills to begin to live again regardless of their imperfections.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in Sport and Health Psychology. My approach to therapy is collaborative, empowering, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, and goal-focused. I see therapy as a method to find the individual's strengths to help overcome any hardships.

I integrate treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Existential Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. In addition, I incorporate Sports Psychology in sessions where appropriate, as I believe physical activity can empower us and teach us life skills that boost self-esteem, promote team building, and aid in relaxation. These methods are proven to show reduction in anxiety and depression.

I specialize in treating PTSD among young adults, adults, and/or immigrant populations. I am also skilled in treating mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, grief, emotional abuse, and life transitions. Clients and colleagues have told me that I have a calming presence and am a good listener.

My 10 years of experience as a counselor has included providing trauma-informed care for undocumented minors who arrived at the US border seeking refuge from their home countries, including those experiencing Adjustment Disorder, PTSD, and ODD. Additionally, I served in a FQHC on the Southwest side of Chicago, in their clinical setting and school-based health center.

I see individuals from the perspective of the various environments they interact in and how those environments impact them. I incorporate therapy from a Solution Focused perspective, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment theory. I have also been trained in Crisis Intervention and Trauma Informed therapy. I am enthusiastic about collaborating with clients under the care of one of our psychiatric experts in order to allow for a more complete and personalized approach for each individual's needs.

I am fully licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in multiple states, with decades of life experience supporting my 3 years of full licensure. I began my education later in life at Elgin Community College, then continued to acquire my bachelor's degree from Argosy University with honors. I went on to complete my Master's in Family Counseling at the CACREP accredited graduate school Northeastern Illinois University. My training included the externship for Emotion Focused Therapy with Dr. Sue Johnson.

My life experience and clientele have spanned all life cycles, races, and medical needs, as well as honoring all varieties of human beings. I have also supported clients through medical diagnosis and end of life, as well as grief. I bring enthusiasm for each client based on the belief that each person has unique purpose, strengths, and abilities on which to draw. The client's abilities, paired with tools and support acquired in therapy, will lead each of my clients to a life they choose to enhance.

I believe people already carry so much of what they need within them, but sometimes life gets loud, painful, confusing, or overwhelming, and it helps to have someone work alongside you to sort through it with care. My role is to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to be honest, understood, and fully yourself.

I work with adults ages 18 and up who are navigating all kinds of challenges, whether that’s anxiety, depression, relationship stress, family pain, life transitions, burnout, grief, trauma, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what comes next. I know how important it is to feel genuinely seen—not judged, rushed, or reduced to a problem to solve—and I try to bring that into every session.

My approach is client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused. I draw from approaches like CBT and DBT, but more than anything, I believe therapy works best when it's real, collaborative, and human. Every person has their own story, their own strengths, and their own way forward, and I deeply respect that.

I care a lot about the people I work with and the relationships we build within the therapy space. I see therapy as a collaborative process—one where we make sense of what hurts, notice what’s getting in the way, and help you move toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and true to who you are. And I genuinely look forward to connecting with you!

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My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) with holistic methods, emphasizing Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. I believe in the mind-body connection and that exploring various areas of an individual's functioning is essential for optimum physical and emotional health. I emphasize a collaborative therapist-client relationship, where both act as partners in designing treatment goals. I value identifying ineffective past modalities to avoid frustration and ensure personalized care. Recognizing that each person is unique, I adapt to the patient's evolving needs, ensuring they feel heard and supported for positive outcomes.

My areas of expertise include health psychology, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, LGBTQIA populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. I am skilled in the evaluation and assessment of these populations.

I received my Master's and Doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed my pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. I earned a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation at the University of St. Francis. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.

My approach is culturally aware, trauma informed, and client centered. I will work closely with my clients to ensure that the treatment approach and plan is thoughtful and matches what the client may need. I have primarily focused my clinical practice working with individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault, trauma from medical or physical health problems, substance use, and other forms of trauma. I have extended training in EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, developmental trauma, suicidality, and trauma informed care. I will encourage you to increase your awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present and to increase your personal sense of freedom and well-being. I hope to work with you to empower you and help you recognize your own strengths, with compassion for both yourself and for others.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked in clinical practice for over 10 years. I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work at Colorado State University-Pueblo and my master's degree in social work from Newman University. I identify as a lifelong learner and incorporate that into my treatment approaches. Along with my clinical work, I teach undergraduate and graduate students of Social Work at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, because I value being able to work in my local communities to educate and teach.

My approach is empowering, compassionate, collaborative, and solution focused. I specialize in working with individuals challenged with Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress, Relationship challenges, Life transitions, and Coping Skills. I provide a personalized and evidence-based approach, utilizing Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I will meet you where you are at and work with you at your pace. I aim to help individuals gain a new perspective and lead them toward a future that fills them with hope and excitement!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist in Michigan (LCSW) and South Carolina (LISW-CP). I studied at the University of Michigan, where I obtained my B.A. in Gender and Health, and I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in various practice settings including nonprofit organizations, community mental health, and outpatient agencies.

I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and genuine connection, and I tailor my work to each person's unique needs and goals. I welcome patients exactly as they are and create space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported. Clients often describe me as warm, honest, compassionate, and easy to talk to. I bring creativity and a down-to-earth presence to each session, helping patients feel comfortable as they work through life's challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience supporting adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic illness. I have worked with individuals from many backgrounds, including Veterans and caregivers. I begin by learning what matters most to each patient and exploring what may be getting in the way of their well-being. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices to build practical tools for change. My goal is to help patients reconnect with balance, purpose, and joy while guiding them toward meaningful, lasting growth.

I specialize in solution-focused therapy, offering practical techniques to help patients manage challenges in the present moment. While I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I tailor each session to meet the unique needs of the patient. I approach therapy as a collaborative process, guiding patients toward goals aligned with their personal values. I help reinforce strengths while motivating meaningful change. After understanding a patient's history and reasons for seeking therapy, I work with them to develop clear, actionable goals to support growth and a more fulfilling life. I bring compassion, creativity, and a sense of humor to every session.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned my Master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago. I have experience in a variety of clinical settings, including primary care centers, college campuses, and long-term care facilities for adults with serious mental illness.

I believe communication is essential when setting goals and boundaries within the counseling relationship. I use fun ice-breaker questions to help patients feel comfortable and to build a strong therapeutic connection. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard, seen, and understood, and I welcome feedback as an important part of the healing process. My clinical interests include inter-generational trauma, women's issues, stress, anxiety, and depression, and I have experience working with Asian Americans, Christians, LGBTQ+ individuals, and young adults ages 18 and older.

I begin by understanding each client's presenting concerns, personal history, and goals during the initial session, then collaborate with patients to develop a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs. My work is grounded in core counseling values such as active listening, self-awareness, and unconditional positive regard to support growth and change.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over five years of counseling experience in outpatient settings. I earned my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nyack College Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in 2020.

I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and supportive process. I take time to truly listen and understand my clients' experiences, helping them identify goals that feel meaningful and attainable. I create a space where clients can speak freely, especially when it feels difficult to open up to family or friends, and I bring compassion, patience, and understanding to every session. I begin by exploring what my clients would like to focus on and work together with them to develop realistic and personalized goals. I value open communication and mutual respect, adjusting my approach to meet each person's unique needs and pace. My process emphasizes healing, empowerment, and helping clients build confidence as they move toward greater emotional well-being.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. I earned my Master's in Social Work from Loyola University–Chicago and have worked in diverse settings, including crisis centers, hospitals, senior services, and the VA. I have extensive experience with adults and children with disabilities, caregivers, and veterans, as well as those managing trauma, medical recovery, or ongoing health issues.

I am passionate about my work and believe strongly in human potential and resilience in overcoming life's obstacles and barriers. My therapeutic model focuses on multidimensional modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic model, psychoeducational approaches, and mindfulness techniques. I have vast experience working with victims of sexual abuse and trauma, in addition to treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD, and providing couple's therapy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in Complex Trauma treatment. I have held a clinical license for 27 years, working in a number of capacities as a mental health professional, including Clinical Director, Director of Treatment, private practice, direct care services, and case management. I completed my Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and my Master's Degree from the University of Illinois.

In addition to my professional work, I am actively engaged in volunteer work where I help victims of sexual human trafficking, providing clinical assessments and engaging in public awareness campaigns. I recently composed, produced, and directed an anti-human trafficking music video for an organization.

I work collaboratively with clients to establish realistic and meaningful goals that promote growth and healing. I value a strengths-based approach, empowering clients to build on their existing skills and resilience. By focusing on each individual's inherent strengths, I foster a supportive and affirming environment where clients feel understood and encouraged to progress at their own pace.

I earned my Master's degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana, Illinois, and Texas. I bring extensive experience practicing across residential, school, outpatient, correctional, and telehealth settings. This diverse professional background allows me to connect with clients from various walks of life and tailor my support to meet their unique needs.

I begin treatment with a comprehensive intake assessment to understand a client's history, concerns, and personal goals. I then partner with clients to create individualized treatment plans that reflect their priorities. As needs evolve, I adjust strategies to ensure care remains relevant, effective, and responsive, always keeping collaboration at the core of the therapeutic process.

I value building a trusting and supportive relationship with each client in a comfortable, warm environment. I believe that therapy works best when clients feel genuinely heard and understood. My style is patient-centered and nonjudgmental, fostering a space where individuals can openly explore their experiences and work toward meaningful growth and change at their own pace.

I begin by thoroughly understanding each patient's background, challenges, and goals during the initial session. From there, I collaborate with clients to create an individualized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. This personalized approach allows me to guide patients through the therapeutic process with clarity and care, ensuring that each step supports lasting emotional well-being.

I am an experienced clinical social worker who has practiced in outpatient settings, providing compassionate and effective care to individuals seeking support for their mental health and well-being. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maryland, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical practice. My dedication to helping others is reflected in my collaborative approach, emphasizing empathy, respect, and understanding in every therapeutic interaction.

I provide a safe, confidential, HIPAA-compliant space grounded in cultural humility and respect. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, mood disorders, and work or collegiate stress. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and systems-oriented, integrating CBT, EFT, IFS, attachment work, and ABA. I value measurable progress and use tools such as PHQ-9 and GAD-7 to guide care. I begin with a comprehensive assessment of personal, cultural, and environmental factors, then develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans with clear goals and regular progress reviews. Sessions combine cognitive restructuring with skills training and mind-body techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation and paced breathing to reduce anxiety and trauma responses.

I am a bilingual (Spanish-fluent) therapist, LCSW, CCBT, licensed in Texas and Illinois with over 20 years of experience. I earned my MSW from Loyola University Chicago and my BA in Human Services from Kendall College, receiving the Distinguished Student Award. I completed intensive Spanish language study in Mexico and Costa Rica. My career spans Alzheimer's care (Distinguished Service Award), Director of Social Services in skilled nursing, discharge coordination at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, police liaison and crisis responder, and community mental health serving diverse and underserved populations.

I value open communication and help clients set clear treatment goals. I foster a collaborative environment using narrative counseling, Internal Family Systems, and "parts work" to help clients re-story their experiences. I also offer EFT Tapping for trauma, anxiety, depression, and pain. I work from the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and promote self-determination through Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Energy Psychology. I begin by understanding what brings clients to therapy and building a strong therapeutic relationship. I tailor Narrative Counseling and EFT sessions to each individual, collaboratively creating personalized treatment plans with achievable, transformational goals. My approach is holistic, supportive, and designed to empower clients to recognize their strengths and motivation for meaningful change.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Telehealth provider with extensive experience working in non-profits, schools, academic settings, and private practice. I am certified in Trauma-Informed Interventions, Advanced Grief Counseling, Addictions-Informed Care, Narrative Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Nutrition & Integrative Medicine for trauma. I hold a BA in Humanities from New College of California and a master's in Counseling from the Wright Institute.

I have a particular passion and specialty in working with the LGBTQ population, and I also enjoy helping patients address depression and mood concerns, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-criticism and shame, grief and loss, major life transitions, social discontent, and medical conditions such as HIV/AIDS. I work with adults across the lifespan and strive to create an affirming and inclusive therapeutic environment. My work with each patient is individualized and guided by their needs and collaboratively defined goals. Patients can expect a warm, authentic, and direct therapeutic style. My approach is primarily skills-based, most often drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, within a client-centered and attachment-focused relationship. Therapy often explores how perspective, assumptions, and self-narratives contribute to distress, with practical action plans to support growth. I view therapy as a collaborative process aimed at meaningful change and a more fulfilling, values-driven life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience across a wide range of mental health and social service settings, including academic outpatient clinics, community health centers, residential programs, clinical research, the VA, EAP services, and HIV/AIDS service organizations. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Louis University and a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work/Mental Health from Washington University in St. Louis.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, teens, couples, and families. I am licensed in 12 states and have worked across diverse clinical settings, delivering both in-person and telehealth care.

I am open, approachable, supportive, caring, and empathetic. I create a warm, welcoming environment where clients feel safe to talk things through at their own pace. I value trust, collaboration, and respect, and believe meaningful change begins with feeling heard and understood.

I begin with a comprehensive assessment that explores personal history, current concerns, and potential solutions. From there, I collaborate with clients to develop individualized treatment goals and a practical plan tailored to their needs, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds.

My style is warm, conversational, and wellness-focused. While I may challenge clients, it is always done in a non-confrontational and supportive manner. I provide a judgment-free space for all clients, including those in poly relationships. Sessions emphasize collaboration, with clients setting their own goals while receiving guidance and exploration along the way. The first session focuses on understanding a client's history, life experiences, and previous counseling. I work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan with attainable goals, emphasizing steady progress and overall wellness — being "just a bit more well today than in past days." I regularly check in about the therapeutic relationship and value feedback, always prioritizing client safety, comfort, and fit.

I am a clinical trauma counselor with expertise in crisis intervention, risk assessment, TBI, ASD, and couples and family counseling. I work with individuals from young adulthood through senior adulthood and have experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. I have provided telehealth services since 2017 and hold Board Certification in Telemental Health (BC-TMH). I also serve as a supervisor for counselors working toward licensure.