Get to know our providers

Abie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through life’s challenges. Abie earned her Master’s of Social Work from Columbia University and has extensive experience in both school and community settings. She is passionate about helping youth and families build resilience and thrive.

Abie specializes in working with youth navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and navigating difficult family relationships. With a strong foundation in school-based therapy, Abie brings a deep understanding of the multiple systems that impact a youth’s social and emotional well-being. Her work is rooted in helping youth feel empowered, seen, and supported within a culturally responsive and inclusive space.

Outside of her work, Abie finds joy in spending time with her children, getting outside in nature, trying out new recipes, and exploring different creative outlets. These grounding and expressive practices nurture her sense of balance and creativity—qualities that naturally inform and enrich her approach to therapy.

Alexa focuses on creating a warm, laid-back, and safe environment where clients can show up authentically and feel heard, seen, and accepted. Her approach to therapy blends person-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), allowing Alexa and her clients to build a strong, supportive relationship while also working on practical tools to help them feel better. Alexa specializes in supporting individuals who are navigating anxiety and depressive symptoms, working with them to explore ways to manage emotions, improve mood, and develop healthier, more balanced thought patterns.

Outside of therapy, Alexa enjoys spending quality time with her family, staying active, and getting lost in a good book.

Ali is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in North Carolina. She has worked with children, adolescents, and families for over 10 years, most recently in the school system, and has been working in the clinical field for about 3 years. Ali strives to create a non-judgmental, empathetic, ​and safe space for clients to be comfortable exploring and processing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ​(CBT) techniques and tools to support client growth and progress on their identified treatment goals. When not working, Ali enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling with her husband, and playing with her energetic Goldendoodle, Axel​!

Alexis is passionate about helping to create a warm and welcome environment for both children, adolescents and caregivers to work towards goals that we establish together. Alexis' priority is always to tailor therapy to the client's needs, bringing in a mix of different modalities to find the most effective method. Outside of work, Alexis enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dogs, and eating yummy foods!

Aliza is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for children, adolescents and parents. Aliza uses a blend of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused techniques. In her spare time, you can find Aliza at the beach collecting shells and riding her bicycle on the boardwalk.

Allison has a passion for helping adolescents and young adults thrive. With over eight years of experience, Allison has honed her skills in therapeutic, in-home, and academic settings, where she specializes in working with clients who have issues such as school refusal, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, and is LGBTQIA+ friendly.Allison's approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, warmth, and a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs and goals. She believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and takes the time to create a safe, non-judgmental space for her clients to process and heal. Allison works collaboratively with her clients to connect their thoughts to their behaviors, gain awareness about themselves and their environment, and ultimately achieve their treatment goals. Outside of work, Allison enjoys rooting for her favorite football team, the NY Giants, spending time with friends and family and her 2 cats, Gizmo and Jinx!

With several years of experience in community mental health, Allison specializes in supporting individuals managing anxiety and depression through evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices. Guided by a person-centered, strengths-based approach, Allison offers compassionate care, helping clients navigate their unique paths toward well-being. Committed to fostering resilience and personal growth, Allison empowers clients to build the skills needed for lasting positive change.

Amy is passionate about creating a safe and collaborative environment of healing in each therapy session.  She has been a mental health therapist for over 12 years.  She has worked in different specialty areas, including with traumatic experiences.  Amy utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her clinical approaches, and has training in multiple different treatment interventions, including certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  Amy has years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents, and adults.

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Hi, I’m Andrea! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I’ve been working with children and families since 2019. I truly find this work both meaningful and rewarding. I’m passionate about creating a supportive space where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow.

When I’m not working, I love to travel and spend quality time with my family and friends. Building connections, whether at work or in my personal life, is at the heart of everything I do.

Anthony has enjoyed working with children and families for many years in different capacities. Anthony has experience working with children, adolescents and young adults with different emotional and behavioral challenges and needs. Anthony works to create a team dynamic to help reach the goals set for clients. Anthony has experience with Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral and Communication Issues. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as comic books, movies and sports.

Arlene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adults, and families dealing with various challenges including but not limited to substance use, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, adjustment disorders, family and relationship challenges, self-esteem building, stress management and co-occurring mental health challenges. She specializes in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing. Arlene is sure to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and will bring her therapeutic expertise to collaboratively work with clients towards a more fulfilling and resilient life. Arlene aims to create a nonjudgmental, supportive, and empowering space where you feel safe to explore your concerns and fears. Together, Arlene will aid you in identifying the root causes of your challenges and develop strategies to address them. The journey will require effort, but you won’t have to face it alone. Arlene will be here to walk alongside you as you work toward meaningful solutions and a better sense of well-being.

Aurora is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health therapist who received her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling from Hofstra University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health diagnoses (generalized anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders, grief/loss). She specializes in the use of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy), mindfulness and psychodynamic therapy. Aurora provides mental health services in Spanish if needed. Aurora provides a safe and supportive environment while encouraging autonomy, self-awareness and independence. Her hope is to help you feel empowered and become aware of your strengths and abilities to overcome obstacles in life.

Breana aims to promote positive outcomes for children, young adults, and families. She incorporates modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to facilitate patient goals. Recreationally, she enjoys visual art, interior decorating, and comedy entertainment.

Cami has worked with young adults, children, adolescents, and parents in a variety of contexts. She has been a therapist in community mental health and private practice settings, and has also worked as a social worker for a program for teen parents seeking to complete their high school education. From clinical therapy and school counseling, to teaching a high school parenting class for teens, Cami’s approach has focused on offering psychoeducation and teaching practical skills with the aim of empowering clients to analyze and learn how to tackle the issues which matter to them. Cami uses a Cognitive Behavioral, collaborative approach with her clients to fulfill these goals in therapy.

Cami loves learning, and she is always seeking to become better at what she does. In addition to her clinical and social work roles, she has served as an adjunct professor at her alma mater. This role allowed her to dive deeper into the theories and techniques which undergird her work. She has also spoken at state and national conferences regarding a thesis she completed as part of her education. Through opportunities such as these, as well as in her day to day, she works to continually seek out the knowledge needed to serve her clients well and improve as a clinician.

When not working, Cami enjoys spending time with her family, rollerblading, reading classic works of literature, and watching movies with her husband.

Christine has years of experience working with children, teens, and adults across various levels of care. She meets clients where they are, fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel supported, understood, and empowered.

Although Christine is a certified DBT therapist, she is not limited to DBT and incorporates evidence-based techniques from various modalities to help clients navigate life's challenges. For those who request it, she integrates Christian faith into therapy, offering a holistic approach that respects spiritual beliefs in the healing process.Christine’s goal is to provide compassionate, effective care tailored to each client's unique needs.

Dionne has extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a deep commitment to helping children and families achieve their mental health goals. With expertise in facilitating therapeutic groups, Dionne provides a supportive environment for clients to explore and address challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress management and parenting concerns. Whether working with young adults on personal growth, guiding families towards stronger relationships or supporting families in navigating difficult dynamics, Dionne tailors each session to meet the unique needs of every client.

I have experience in the following treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy. I have several years of experience providing individual and group therapy for adolescents and adults. I have a doctoral degree in educational leadership K-12 specialization. I have several years experience working with adolescents in schools who required intensive therapy and behavioral modification due to exposure to trauma and stress. I also have experience working in an adult residential treatment facility, providing individual and group therapy for clients with co-occurring disorders. I use a theoretical approach that incorporates a variety of treatment modalities which allows to best meet the needs of the individual. I strongly believe in providing a comfortable and trusting environment by active listening, empathizing, normalizing, and acknowledging the specific needs and desires of each client. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, playing frisbee with my Border Collie, and going to the gym.

Elizabeth offers a warm, collaborative approach to therapy and believes in building on individual and family strengths from a holistic perspective. Elizabeth has specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).  Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys engaging in a variety of creative activities (sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, gardening, baking), spending time outdoors, and connecting with family and friends.

Emily is passionate about collaborating with families to assist them with achieving their goals. With a Master of Social Work degree, Emily recognizes the impacts that systems and environments have on an individual and their family. Emily implements evidenced-based strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, and solution-focused, while adapting to meet the client’s specific needs. Emily has experience working in school-based settings, foster homes, and in-office settings. Outside of work, you can find Emily taking care of her plants or at the local thrift store!

Gabriela is a Pediatric Physician Assistant specializing in Pediatric Psychiatry, with a degree from Thomas Jefferson University and over five years of experience in pediatric care. Passionate about mental health and child development, she takes a compassionate, holistic approach to supporting children and their families. Outside of clinical practice, Gabriela enjoys discovering new foods, practicing yoga, hiking, and nurturing a home garden.

Gillian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting children and adolescents. Having worked in diverse clinical and community settings, Gillian understands the importance of collaboration with families, schools, and other support systems to provide holistic and effective care. Her experience in higher levels of care, such as partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and in-home programs, allows her to support clients through acute challenges while building long-term coping strategies.

Gillian fosters a safe and supportive environment where young people can develop coping skills, build emotional resilience, and improve relationships.

Outside of work, Gillian enjoy spending time with family, going on hikes with her dog, cuddling with her two cats, and traveling.

Jannet is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, young adults and families. She has experience in various settings including outpatient, non-profit and private practice. She believes in using an eclectic approach, tailoring her approach based on the client’s needs and goals. Jannet utilizes a variety of modalities including CBT, person-centered, strengths-based, motivational interviewing and mindfulness. She strives to create a warm and comfortable environment by establishing trust and rapport while being culturally competent, nonjudgmental and empathetic. Her goal is to guide, support and empower her clients by helping them recognize their own strengths and abilities. Outside of work, Jannet enjoys traveling, going to the gym, binge watching shows/movies and spending time with her family, friends and dog!

Jasmine is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the mental health field for almost ten years. She has experience working with children, teens, young adults, and their families. Jasmine mainly uses a strengths-based approach with clients, as she is a big believer in someone being able to recognize the strengths that they have. She also uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and exposure response prevention when helping clients manage struggles related to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression. Jasmine knows that it is not always easy for someone to ask for help or recognize when they need help. She values anyone who decides to seek out therapy services. Jasmine also utilizes a teamwork approach and always supports her clients in any way that she can. Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys running and spending time with her family.

Julia is a warm, friendly therapist, who is passionate about her work with both individuals and families. She is a strengths-based, solution-focused, person-centered clinician. Julia strives to help families better communicate and function more harmoniously. She often works as a bridge between family members, helping them connect more effectively. She strives to create a non-judgmental space for all of her clients, and is proud to provide neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and antiracist care.

Her wish for her clients is that they feel empowered to live as authentically as possible. That they gain insight about themselves, their past experiences and dynamics with others, and that they gain relief from suffering by using the tools learned in therapy.

As a Brazilian-American, Latina therapist, She is passionate about her clients giving voice to their many intersecting identities and is able to provide therapy in Portuguese. When she's not working, Julia is usually trying out new recipes at home and having friends over as taste-testers, swimming laps at the community pool (or the beach in the summer!) and watching movies with her pets!

Julianne has dedicated over ten years to providing compassionate and empowering mental health care in both residential and community settings. She is formally trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has an approach rooted in strength-based interventions to promote healing and personal growth. Clients have successfully worked with Julianne to strengthen family connections, build healthy communication skills, increase emotional stability, and decrease self defeating behaviors. She believes that when clients are able to experience self-worth and self-efficacy they are able to achieve their personal, family, and academic goals. Outside of work, you can find Julianne on a hike, enjoying coffee with friends, or in a meditation class.

Kaiti has over 8 years of experience in the mental health field, working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Kaiti is a licensed professional counselor who utilizes a strength-based approach to build a trusting relationship with each individual she works with. Her goal is to encourage individuals to build emotional awareness, problem-solving skills, and healthier coping mechanisms, all while fostering a positive therapeutic relationship that encourages growth, healing, and learning. Kaiti has experience working with a wide range of presenting challenges, such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. Outside of therapy, Kaiti enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, reading, and painting.

Katerina has been working in the mental health field for several years, and has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. For the last three years, Katerina has worked with young children and adolescents in a school-based setting. Katerina is extremely passionate about helping children and families propel to a place of healing and peace. Ultimately, she believes that trust and a good foundation in therapy allows her to utilize her clinical expertise to generate goals that will help clients learn about themselves, heal, and move forward. Katerina particularly enjoys Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), as this modality allows her to assist clients with better understanding how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interrelated.

Kellie has experience working with numerous presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, teen issues, ADHD, and trauma. She has worked in many different settings including schools, non-profit mental health agencies, and private practice. Her studies and practice are focused on child development, attachment, and family and teen/adolescent issues. Kellie’s mission is to make sure that every child, teen, and adult has a voice and can increase their understanding of their emotions and needs. Kellie believes in the importance of connecting with people and creating an environment that is free from judgment. Kellie’s warm, humorous, and empathetic approach helps her provide a safe place for clients of all ages to share their experiences.

Larissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eleven years of experience working with children and adolescents. She focuses on building a relationship of trust with clients and their families and working together as a team.  Larissa uses evidenced based treatments to help clients build a toolbox of skills, allowing them to navigate the stressors of life. Outside of therapy, Larissa enjoys spending time with her dogs.

Laura is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has dedicated over 10 years to working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings and provides mental health services in English and Spanish. Laura uses a range of therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), play and strengths-based approaches, family systems, and mindfulness. Laura is passionate about inclusivity and is LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally aware. With a focus on building resilience and fostering healthy relationships, she helps families navigate transitions, improve communication, and develop coping strategies to thrive. In her free time, Laura enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

My name is Leslie Bartholomew and I am excited to contributing to your healing journey with Handsprings Health. First off, I’d like to congratulate you on taking the first step to even researching a way to address your needs. It’s not always easy! I know a lot do things are running through your mind but let me help you to feel more at ease. I have 14 years of experience working with individuals, families, children, in vast populations in Southern California. My specialty is bringing an eclectic approach of evidence based practices tailored to for the needs of my clients, ensuring the best treatment. I have worked in a school setting, community-based programs, county and non-profit sectors, in-person and Telehealth.

I have primarily worked in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural, Solution-Focus and Trauma-Informed theoretical approaches. I pride myself mainly in being a well-rounded clinician that will strive to provide the safest environment and prepare you for healthier mental health. I love working with kids and families needing to reconnect and learn how to communicate and find solutions to the challenges they face. I also am a bilingual Spanish speaker, a mother, and very immersed in the Latin culture. I hope that you as the prospective client give me the opportunity to join you in your healing journey.

Lindsay specializes in Trauma Focused therapies and is also trained and experienced in the following treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused-Strengths Based, Behavior Modification, and Systems Approach. Lindsay has several years of experience providing individual, group, and family therapy. Prior to the outpatient setting, she worked in the psychiatric residential treatment setting with adolescents who required intensive therapy and behavioral modification in a structured environment. Lindsay uses a theoretical approach that incorporates a variety of treatment modalities which allows to best meet the needs of the individual. She strongly believes in providing a comfortable and trusting environment by active listening, empathizing, normalizing, and acknowledging the specific needs and desires during each individual encounter. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, paddle boarding, and relaxing at the beach.

Megan is passionate about her work with individuals and families having difficulties with anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and communication. She mainly utilizes cognitive behavioral strategies and relaxation techniques, but utilizes other approaches based on the needs of the individual/family. Megan has experience in various outpatient settings working with children and parents, as well as adults. In her spare time, Megan can be found outdoors walking her dog or spending time with her family and friends.

Michael is compassionate and driven to help you succeed and reach your goals. He has worked with individuals and families with trauma, emotional dysregulation, communication challenges, mood disorders and self-esteem. He will help you through your journey of change and growth through navigating the many challenges you face. He will use a blend of solution-focused, CBT, and person-centered treatment during your time in treatment. Michael has worked on school-based outpatient which allowed him to collaborate with the families, teachers, and other school staff to help the individuals he has served.In his spare time, Michael is spending time with his wife and 3 boys enjoying time outside and helping them discover new things. When he's not with them he takes some time to enjoy some gaming, Marvel movies, and anime.

Molly collaborates with clients to create a safe, affirming space where challenging thoughts, feelings and experiences can be explored. She practices therapy that is evidence-based and draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and parent consultation. Molly's goal is to empower clients with education and tools needed to continue experiencing success without therapy. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing therapy to children, teens and families in community-based, school and outpatient settings.Outside of work, Molly enjoys practicing yoga, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

My journey in the field of mental health has included working with a number of different populations with a consistent focus on child, adolescent and families. I have supported individuals through using an empathetic and transparent counseling style. I enjoy utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help individuals through their specific therapeutic goals. When not supporting families and individuals, I am spending time outdoors with friends and family!

Nicole is committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental space for children and families. She recognizes the importance of trust, compassion, and collaboration to create meaningful connections and foster positive growth. Over the years, Nicole has worked in both outpatient and school settings supporting children and families through a wide range of challenges. Outside of work, you can find Nicole reading,  riding her bike along scenic views, or spending quality time with her family.

I’m a licensed mental health counselor who loves to work with children, teens and their caregivers. I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through obstacles. I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach; helping and encouraging clients to take charge of their own lives. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges and self-esteem. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment in treatment, encouraging empathy, teamwork, and honesty.

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My name is Rakell and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m interested in ensuring people live their best lives so they can feel fulfilled.  I utilize therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoanalysis and more. I have a long history of working with children and families, 20+ years and am certified in Child Welfare.

The most important person in your journey is you. Therefore, you need to ensure you are taken care of and at a mentally healthy level so you can help others. It’s important that we learn how to start this practice in childhood.  Thank you for reaching out. I look forward to helping you maneuver and learn a better way of living.

Robyn has worked in the field of mental health for the past 10 years treating a wide variety of concerns. Robyn has worked in outpatient and non-profit settings providing clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, and families using many evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused treatment models, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques, among others. Robyn also has experience with behavioral interventions for children and adolescents, including support for parents. Robyn works from a person-centered, solution-focused, strengths-based approach and is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space to help her clients become their best selves. Robyn believes that all individuals have the capacity to make positive changes in their lives and takes particular care to build a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients. Robyn understands that every individual is unique and caters her therapeutic approach to each client's needs and goals, working collaboratively with her clients to ensure that she is providing the best treatment possible. Outside of work, Robyn enjoys spending time outdoors, going to the gym, spending time with friends and family (especially her husband and 2 doodles), or binge-watching the latest shows on Netflix.

Robyn Gomez, LCSW, is a Huichol-Xicana therapist with over 20 years of experience working with youth and families. She has worked with clients ranging from birth to elderhood. Robyn integrates ZERO TO FIVE core knowledge skills, holistic Indigenous Knowledges, ancestral healing, relational worldview, and social justice advocacy into her clinical practice. She utilizes both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to support individuals on their healing journeys.

Robyn's diverse background spans community organizing, mental health services, medical-social work, gang intervention, and both K-12 and higher education settings. She emphasizes the power of relationships, particularly within the parent-child dyad, to foster growth, facilitate transitions, promote healing, identity, and strengthen relational connections. Her approach helps clients reconnect with their inner strengths.

Through these relational connections, Robyn creates a warm and non-judgmental space where children, adolescents, and adults can reconnect with their holistic selves. She helps individuals understand their feelings and emotions, connect with others, reframe their narratives, and gain deeper insights into their own wisdom. As a wise community elder once said, “One day your personal struggle might be someone’s guide towards their own healing journey.” With years of experience in Reflective Practice and evidence-based models, Robyn provides bilingual services in Spanish. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, racial identity, and life transitions, including pregnancy, parenting, and adjustment to various life changes.

Ryan is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Ryan has been working in the mental health field for 5 years, and has experience working with families and children that are survivors of traumatic experiences. Ryan has experience helping these families and individuals navigate both anxiety and depression-related disorders. Ryan likes to help families and children navigate hard experiences and emotions in hopes of facilitating healing. He often takes a client-centered and affirmative approach which allows the client to be in control of their own healing journey. Ryan believes much of this work starts with a kind and trusting therapeutic relationship. He utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and narrative based approaches to help clients better understand themselves. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys playing video games, making music, hiking, and cooking.

Sam is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in the mental health of adolescents, young adults, and their families. With extensive experience working with diverse youth, Sam is committed to helping you navigate the challenges of growing up and cultural challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. In addition to traditional therapeutic methods, Sam incorporates creative, pop culture media—such as comics, video games, and movies—into therapy sessions to engage clients and make the therapeutic process feel more relatable and fun. Sam also provides support for parents, guiding them in understanding and supporting their children's emotional well-being. With a warm, collaborative style, Sam works to create a safe space where you can grow, heal, and build resilience.

Sarah has experience working with presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns/teen issues, life-transitions, ADHD, and trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD). She has worked in various settings such as within the foster-care system, providing therapeutic services for children displaced from their families as well as private practice with children, teens, and young adults. She also has experience working with youth from various cultures/backgrounds and those within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Sarah has training in modalities such as Trauma-Informed Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, Expressive Arts therapy,and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Sarah engages with clients in an eclectic way, taking into consideration what methods work for each specific individual and where they are at in their mental health journey. Sarah’s overall goal for therapy is to provide an authentic connection with her clients-creating a space for support, warmth, and free of judgement.

In her free time, Sarah loves to listen to music, draw, watch movies, and cook! Her favorite activity is getting cozy on the couch and watching movies all night with her cat.

I am licensed in mental health counseling after obtaining my Bachelor's degree from Alfred University in Clinical counseling psychology and then went on to gain my Master's degree in mental health counseling. I have experience in working in outpatient services, which led to working with a wide range of clients with different mental health struggles including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autisim/ADHD. I work to take a client centered approach, emphasizing meeting you where you are while also working to help navigate where you would like to be. I do have formal training in CPT and working with clients struggling with trauma.

Serena has been working with children, adolescents, and families for almost a decade. She is passionate about helping children and parents navigate challenges in life as well as mental health issues and behaviors. Serena utilizes a person centered approach with clients and tailors treatment to the specific needs of each client, combining cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness.She has experience working with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and mood disorders. In her free time, Serena enjoys hiking, spin classes, and spending time with her partner and friends as well as her dog/cats.

Shanna obtained her Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree with highest honors from Kutztown University. Shanna has worked with people throughout the lifespan. She believes that people bring unique experiences into therapy, and that the best approach is client centered, trauma informed, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Shanna is adept at working collaboratively with the clients treatment team to help clients reach their goals. In her work, Shanna emphasizes collaboration within the family unit, knowing that working together can bring about great change and improvements.

Shanna has experience helping individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and difficulty expressing emotion. She has helped clients adjust to life changes, grief and loss, tantrum behavior, and other behavioral challenges and areas of need.

Shanna firmly believes that having an outlet to communicate needs is essential, and Shanna provides this outlet in creating a safe space for her clients. Shanna is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, body positive therapist, and genuinely believes each client has the potential for success. When not working, Shanna enjoys reading on her kindle, sitting in front of a fire, or listening to true crime podcasts.

Shayla has provided clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, and families in both outpatient and non-profit settings. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based modalities, including but not limited to CBT, trauma-focused treatment models, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness based techniques. Shayla believes in and affirms the inherent worth and dignity of all people. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. She approaches therapy from a holistic perspective, taking into consideration all aspects of an individual’s life that may impact one’s overall wellbeing. Shayla believes the most important aspect of counseling is the therapeutic relationship developed between client and therapist. She understands that every individual is unique and tailors her approach to each client’s individual needs and goals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, going to concerts, and watching documentaries.

Sidney is a clinical social worker with years dedicated to caring for children, teens, and adults in an outpatient setting. She believes wholeheartedly that change is possible, both on an individual and family level. She utilizes a person-centered, eclectic approach in therapy, which includes pieces pulled from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Treatment, and others. You can expect treatment that is personalized, down to earth, and understanding of differences. Outside of providing care for others, she enjoys music, video games, and spending time with her family and fur children.

Susannah has years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and young adults. Susannah has worked as a therapist in a number of community settings and is proficient at providing mental health counseling in English as well as in Spanish, using evidence-based strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy with a mindfulness and strengths-based approach to increase insight and self-efficacy. Susannah understands that healing happens within the context of supportive relationships and is adept at providing a therapeutic safe space for clients to work through issues such as trauma, grief, disrupted attachment, anxiety and depression. Outside of work, Susannah enjoys yoga, singing, hiking, and spending time with family (including her three cats).

Tierra has over 6 years in the mental health field. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults. Tierra specializes in depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, self-esteem, trauma, and anger management. Tierra provides a safe and judgment-free environment to explore clients' feelings and gain insight into their situations.

Zaya is a Midwest native, with a Southern “old soul.” Caring for people is second nature for her. She has been working in the helping field for more than twenty years, and as a practicing psychotherapist for ten. She has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology (2000) and graduated with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2004. She has developed a knowledge base and specialization in the areas of domestic violence, child development/parenting, familial discord, women’s issues, self-esteem, anger management, mood disorders social-emotional distress and substance abuse throughout the years.

Zaya is passionate about providing therapy to children and adults in individual, group, family, couples and e-therapy platforms.  Zaya emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy principles with influences from Gestalt therapy and motivational interviewing. Focusing on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, promoting self-awareness, and building resilience to overcome life's challenges. Helping clients develop strategies for managing their emotional responses, exploring their past to understand present patterns, and fostering a sense of self-acceptance and empowerment.