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Meredith Carter, LICSW

I believe that everyone is worthy of health and happiness. My approach is based on helping people identify and achieve their goals by increasing knowledge, mitigating or removing barriers to wellness, and updating perspectives that no longer serve them. In order to help you understand yourself more fully, we will look at building your knowledge around the symptoms, treatments and contexts of things that are impacting your happiness.
Using evidence-based approaches, I like to collaborate with people to prioritize ways to start making changes, right away, and practice the skills needed to let go of things that are beyond your control.
I believe in listening compassionately, identifying themes and gently challenging ideals and perspectives do not promote your growth and joy. Let's work together to help you achieve your wellness goals

Cecilia Calderon, LCSW

It takes strength and courage to seek therapy. Being able to take this initial step is imperative to begin the process. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families that are navigating through difficult times. I specialize in treating a range of mental and emotional health concerns related to immigration, cultural change, and abuse. I also have experience working with military individuals and families struggling with pre and post deployment.

Furthermore, I have worked with individuals with ADHD, Anxiety related disorders, and individuals looking to strengthen their school and sports performance. Together we will explore and identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors which can create barriers to reaching your goals.

Utilizing evidence-based approaches, including CBT, a client centered approach, and solution focused therapy, I will assist you in finding your hidden strengths while providing you with the tools to make an immediate change in your behavior to alleviate symptoms.

Deborah Hicks, LICSW

Psychotherapist

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, teens, adults, and elders. I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, including childhood abuse, sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

I have experience working in the mental health field in a variety of settings including, office, schools and home-based. I currently work with children that are on the verge of hospitalization in an enhanced outpatient program. I have experience working with individuals who have Autism and other developmental disabilities as well as co-occurring mental health disorders. using interventions such as crisis intervention, CBT, play therapy and sensory based strategies.

I am trained in EMDR and use a variety of approaches in my therapeutic work with individuals struggling with grief and loss, anxiety and/or complex trauma. I strongly believe in the importance of meeting clients where they are, working together to identify the best course of treatment and empowering them to improve their lives.

Jessica Klein,  LICSW

Jessica has 10+ years of experience providing clinical treatment and support to diverse populations within a variety of capacities and settings which have included: working with adjudicated youth, children and families for home-based intensive services, adolescents in school-based group settings, and older adults in long-term care residences.

The moment a session starts there begins a completely safe, private, and welcoming space to allow for the process of therapeutic change to manifest. Jessica brings a strong and eclectic professional background along with a creative and empathetic spirit to help each client grow towards achieving their personal goals.

Heather Morin, LMFT

When children are struggling, one of the hardest things for the adults in their lives can be a child's inability to verbalize what is bothering them. Children, especially young children, communicate primarily through their play and behaviors. As a therapist working primarily with children, I incorporate play therapy and expressive arts techniques into my treatment in order to meet children where they are at. In my six years of doing therapy with children, and from my training as a family therapist, I have come to understand how critical parents and caregivers are in the treatment process. I view my role both as a facilitator of children expressing and processing their emotions as well as a coach for parents to help them understand what their children are communicating and how to respond in the most helpful ways. Helping children with emotional difficulties is a team activity.

Melissa Jantz, LMHC

Melissa has more than 10 years experience working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has worked in a variety of settings providing clinical treatment and support, including outpatient clinics, schools, homes, and a residential treatment setting for children and adolescents. Melissa utilizes a strengths-based approach to treatment in order to guide clients from where they are in their lives to where they would like to be. She has worked with individuals from preschool-age to adulthood to help them identify their goals, and navigate through various challenges and difficulties. Using a supportive and empathetic approach, Melissa believes that the client-therapist relationship is a collaborative one, where the client and therapist work together to help the client achieve the best version of themselves.

Brittney Hunter, LCSW

Prioritizing your mental health should be just as important as being physically healthy. The first step to doing so is finding a therapist that best fits you. As a therapist, my first goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship based on trust and support. I then hope to aid my clients in finding solutions to their problems and to learn coping skills to help with everyday challenges. Since 2015, I have been working with teens, young adults, and adults with a variety of mental health issues. I specialize in trauma, substance use, developmental disabilities, and those with behavioral problems throughout all aspects of life's challenges. I also use an array of different evidence-based treatment interventions such as CBT, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy using a client-focused, strength-based perspective. Together we can work towards a healthier mind and body.

Gianella Salvaggio

Jesse Allen, MHC

Ana Aybar LCSW

You deserve to prioritize your health and wellness. Taking time for yourself and pursuing therapy can be a transformative and life changing experience. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides an empathetic approach while assisting individuals as they pursue their life goals and overcome barriers that have made it difficult for them to succeed.

I have extensive experience working with diverse populations including children, adolescents, families, and couples in a variety of settings. I specialize in treating individuals with anxiety and mood related disorders including: Depression, Anxiety, and Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder. Additionally, I have worked with individuals who are having difficulties with life transitions including changes in family structure as well as career. I have clinical training within maternal mental health, where I have had the opportunity to work in supporting individuals within the pre-natal and post-partum period as they transition to parenthood.

Within a strengths-based model, I utilize evidence-based strategies and therapeutic techniques that derive from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness while empowering individuals to utilize the tools obtained throughout the process to make long-lasting changes within their life. Let's work together towards the progress needed to prioritize you, your health, and your wellness.

Suzy Barcelos Winchester, MA, MSW, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Informed Therapist with specialty areas in grief and loss across the lifespan, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

As a bilingual and bicultural social worker, I inherently foster cultural sensitivity and awareness into practice delivery. I have experiences working with medically underserved individuals, adolescents, young adults, and adults from diverse backgrounds. My focus for each client is to promote strengths-based opportunities so that each client reaches their full potential.

I use a person-centered approach in helping clients process grief, loss, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I consider how each clients' immediate environment, community, and social contexts contribute to mental health. I bring with me over 25 years of research expertise and focus on evidence-based strategies, including somatic experiencing, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, integration of mind/body/spirit, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as, multiple modalities to processing grief and loss, with each strategy focused on the clients' goals, needs, and strengths. It will be an honor and privilege to walk together towards your healing journey.

Latonya Pete,  LCSW

Prioritizing self-care is a critical part of improving one's quality of life. Life can have an interesting way of creating obstacles and barriers along the way. My goal is to provide you with tips and tools to better manage your life.

As a licensed Social Worker with over 12 years of experience in Social Services I am able to provide profound compassion, empathy, and relatability. I have experience working with folks from diverse populations including teenagers, college students, prenatal and postpartum, LGBQT+, adults, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, and folks experiencing new life- transitions. My specialties include but are not limited to Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, and relationship issues in families.

My approach is customized based on the individual receiving treatment. I utilize Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, and Solution focused therapy. I welcome the opportunity to join you on your journey to a better you.

Kayla Weaver, LCSW

Finding a therapist can be a daunting process but congratulations on 'showing up' and taking the first step! As your therapist, I aim to foster an environment that is warm, collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Please know that you are not alone! We will work together to identify and build upon your strengths; improve your communication; learn new coping skills; and create lasting changes.

Some of the modalities that I incorporate in my work include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strengths-Based Practice, and Mindfulness Techniques. I work with children, teens, young adults, and adults with a variety of mental health struggles. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, conflict resolution, developmental disabilities, and those with behavioral problems throughout all aspects of life's challenges.

Nathali Rosa, LCSW

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