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Meet our team of clinical reviewers who ensure the accuracy and reliability of our mental health content. With diverse backgrounds in psychiatry, psychology, counseling, and therapy, these respected professionals bring extensive expertise and a commitment to evidence-based information. Their dedication ensures that our content remains trustworthy and up-to-date.
Stephanie Thomas, M.Ed, LPC-S
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor licensed in Texas with over 15 years of experience working as a Clinical Therapist, Clinical Director and Executive Director. I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and chronic mental illnesses to include bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have also served survivors of trauma including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and human trafficking. To better serve the population impacted by trauma, in 2018 I became a TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) specialist.
My counseling style is warm and empathic. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion and cultural competence. My approach naturally combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness and solution focus techniques.
If you feel that my background and expertise compliment the changes you are looking to make toward a more fulfilling life, I am here to support, educate and empower you!
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Rachel Kolodziej, MSSW, LCSW
Rachel Kolodziej is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Indiana and Kentucky who has been practicing since 2015. Rachel graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington in 2011, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She continued to pursue higher education at University of Louisville and obtained a Master’s of Science in Social Work with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2015. While treatment methods and interventions are important, it is within the therapeutic alliance that Rachel believes change occurs. Creating a warm, safe, and understanding relationship is the essence of a therapist’s job. Over her career, Rachel has developed a deep appreciation of human resiliency, and she firmly believes we all heal through relationships. Any type of relationship or dynamic with someone else that holds meaning for you will be encouraged and invited into the therapy room. She will offer empathy for where you are in your journey and maintain positive regard for your strengths and attributes. She will practice with genuineness while also therapeutically challenging you to move towards your goals and desires in life. Above all else, she will work to develop a strong bond with you, one where trust and openness are valued.
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Rachel Dalthorp, MD
Rachel Dalthorp, MD, is the Executive Medical Director of Specialty Services at LifeStance Health, where she leads clinical programming and innovation in reproductive psychiatry, interventional psychiatry and the treatment of complex mental health needs. She is a board-certified psychiatrist through…
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William Franklin-Cromwell, MSW, LMSW
I work with people across the life span to meet them where they are. I believe people are the experts on themselves, but just need help with navigating what is inside, so they can see their own self-worth and potential. In helping people work through their traumatic experiences, we can take a new approach where the person does not have to tell their story AGAIN and relive their experiences. Instead we can look at how the mind and brain react and recognize how to build resiliency to achieve an optimal level of happiness, calm, and freedom from being owned by emotional responses. I also work side by side with people to help with identifying and resolving the causes of depression and anxiety along with skills to work through the struggling moments.
In my spare time: I enjoy being with my dogs and husband, watching movies, gardening, photography, bike rides, and enjoying the outdoors next to a recreational fire.
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Tiffany Truesdale, PsyD, Post-doctoral Fellow
Dr. Truesdale provides individual therapy for adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Dr. Truesdale utilizes integrated, evidenced-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, DBT, ACT, and MI, all rooted in client-centered care with a social justice focus. She also prides herself on expanding and strengthening the skills she has learned and implemented for personal and professional growth and to continues to support and provide effective treatment for clients. When working with clients, Dr. Truesdale views her clients as the expert of their lives and understands that everyone’s life experience is different. She brings authenticity, commitment, respect, and collaboration into her work. She meets clients where they are at and encourages and guides them to where they want to be. She personalizes her treatment to each client and has a huge focus on building a therapeutic relationship. Her goal is to make a difference in the lives of those that she works with and she believes in each of her client’s capabilities to live a healthy, meaningful, and fulfilled life! Dr. Truesdale has experience working in various settings such as community mental health, outpatient clinics, college counseling centers, and inpatient settings. She has also worked as a crisis clinician, an in-home therapy clinician, and has experience providing community outreach and psychological testing. Dr. Truesdale earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College in August 2020. She also earned her master’s from Springfield College in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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Leslie Kille, Ed.D, LCSW, LAC
Dr. Leslie Kille specializes in working thru a trauma-informed lens with youth, adults, families, and elders. She received her MSW through the University of South Florida and Educational Doctorate from The University of Sarasota. Dr. Kille has more than 25 years of experience providing therapeutic counseling services in mental health and substance use residential, Intensive Outpatient, hospice work and Outpatient community-based settings serving in the roles Clinical Director to licensed therapist. This experience includes using a strength-based approach and working in partnership to release the weight of past trauma and victimization and empowering people to claim what they want from this journey of life.
Dr. Kille has worked in specialized therapeutic foster care and is certified in National Child Welfare parenting program. Dr. Kille firmly adheres to living life in the question and every day gives us a chance to redefine and decide how we want our lives to unfold. My experience includes working with life transitions, grief, and loss issues, LBGTQI challenges, mood regulation; and what can often present as life-crippling anxiety, depression, and PTSD experiences. Therapy is about you taking steps toward continued growth and mastery over your life. Outside of work, Dr. Kille is a professional musician and avid hiker.
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Marc Robert, PhD, PsyD
Marc Robert, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Robert received his Doctorate of Clinical Psychology with a Concentration in Health Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. He completed his internship and post-doctoral training at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School and Boston Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Robert provides evidence-based psychological treatments for adults. His areas of specialty include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress-related disorders (e.g., headache, chronic pain, IBS, insomnia, hypertension), and health-behavior/lifestyle changes. Dr. Robert utilizes a variety of modalities depending on clients’ needs, including cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), stress-management/relaxation techniques, mindfulness-based interventions, biofeedback, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). In addition to his clinical services, Dr. Robert serves as Senior Clinical Director for Lifestance Massachusetts.
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Clara Huffman, MS, LPCC
Clara Ann is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio, practicing since 2023.
To all her current and future clients, Clara Ann offers gratitude for the opportunity to walk alongside one another through their life’s hardships. She is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and hopeful therapeutic space. Clara Ann brings a steady sense of peace to sessions and maintains a deep, genuine belief in each person’s capacity for healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Clara Ann’s therapeutic approach is optimistic, collaborative, strength-centered, and grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect. She approaches therapy with an integrative theoretical approach, drawing from a blend of time-tested and emerging therapeutic modalities. These modalities include (but are not limited to) techniques from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, grief-centric, and strengths-focused practices, tailoring her work to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Clara Ann values the strength and courage it takes to begin with mental health support, and is honored to be welcomed as a part of her clients’ journeys.
Outside of the therapeutic space, Clara Ann finds the most joy in the natural world. She is a nature enthusiast, a budding (and very patient) runner, and an amateur birder!
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Donovan Khamoro, MSW, LMSW
Donovan Khamoro is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2021. He has a Master’s of Social Work from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a Bachelor’s of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University. Donovan truly believes people are the Earth’s greatest resource. The more we invest into the greatest resource we have available to use, the more we can grow as a society. With this philosophy, we can work together build a more fulfilling life, recover from trauma, and so much more. In his spare time, Donovan enjoys weightlifting, fishing, and gaming.
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Khannah Wetmore, MSSA, LISW-S
Khannah Wetmore is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2019. They have a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA; MSW equivalent) from the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences via Case Western Reserve University. Khannah has expertise in end-of-life care, grief support and counseling, care of older adults, LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care, and trauma-informed care. Khannah loves incorporating their clients’ lived experiences, personal passions, and current coping skills into their plan of care, as well as guiding them in finding new ways to cope with their stressors and mental health symptoms. Khannah has utilized trauma-informed CBT, narrative therapy, and therapeutic tabletop and video gaming with clients in the past, though Khannah is flexible and eclectic in their approach in order to best suit their clients’ individual needs. Outside of work, Khannah enjoys Tabletop gaming (specifically Dungeons & Dragons), video games, outdoor running, creative writing, and spending time with their cats.
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Jeanine Hoffman, MA, LMHC
Are you seeking a deeper understanding of the patterns that shape your life? If you are seeking a path to healthier living, Jeanine Motsay Hoffman offers a compassionate, relational approach to psychotherapy. Practicing in Indiana since 2018, Jeanine focuses on the “why” behind emotional pain, helping you explore the psychological roots of your experiences to foster lasting, healthy change.
• Jeanine’s practice focuses on the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as a vital window into a client’s interpersonal dynamics. She works with individuals to uncover the relational dynamics that may be holding them back. She utilizes evidence-based methods and advanced training in Object Relations and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the International Psychotherapy Institute to provide a safe, curious space for your healing journey.
• Beyond the clinic, Jeanine has served as President-Elect, President, and Past President of the Indiana Society for Psychoanalytic Thought and contributed her voice to the book Heart Guide: True Stories of Grief and Healing.
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Hilary Tesch, DNP, RN, APNP, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Hilary Tesch is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. Hilary has a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Carroll University, a Master’s of Nursing from Alverno College, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Dr. Tesch offers a safe space for clients to have a session focusing on their needs in the moment. Dr. Tesch believes in positive therapeutic rapport, with the client being the expert of their life and needs. She specializes in children and adolescents, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and depression. Dr. Tesch offers education, therapy, and medication management in all sessions. In addition, Dr. Tesch respects working in collaboration with other providers when clinically necessary to help clients meet their health goals. Outside of work, Dr. Tesch enjoys spending time with family, cooking, traveling, reading, and exercising.
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Michelle Bilderbeck, MC, Professional Counselor Associate
Michelle Bilderbeck is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Oregon who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Masters in Counseling from Oregon State University. Michelle believes that all clients hold many of life’s answers within themselves. It’s a matter of how we get to those answers together. It’s an honor for Michelle to work alongside her clients to help unlock some of those. Strong emotions and behaviors that come with depression, anxiety, social discomforts, traumas, cultural barriers, and others can make it difficult to peel off those layers. As a counselor, Michelle approaches these conversations with these considerations in mind to properly practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her main methods combine CBT and Relational-Cultural Theory to ensure that she is working toward her client’s personal and family (if applicable) goals rather than what is expected and/or assumed of others. More than anything, Michelle will provide the safe space to process difficult questions and situations so that you can eventually feel proud of the internal work you’ve put in. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys reading a book, practicing yoga, or cuddling her adored Pug named Penny. She also loves sports and helps coach a high school softball team.
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Megan Ines, DO, DO
Megan Ines is a Psychiatrist in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2023. She received her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, where she studied Human Biology, Health & Society with a minor in Policy Analysis & Management. Megan attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency at Northwell Health-Mather Hospital, where she served as chief resident. As a DO, Megan has been trained to look at a patient holistically, treating the whole patient and not just the disease. She has a special interest in treating women’s mental health disorders, including but not limited to patients with perinatal mood and psychotic disorders. In her spare time, Megan enjoys spending time with family, baking, spending time at the beach, hiking, drawing, and reading.
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Kirby Brash, MC, LPC
Kirby Brash, LPC
Kirby Brash is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with additional certifications in Trauma and Child/Adolescent Grief.
Kirby is trained to provide support for depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief amongst other areas. She is willing to work with clients for support, skill building, and personal exploration.
Outside of work, Kirby enjoys camping, hiking, and reading. All around, she loves spending time outdoors.
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Jordan Parmenter, MA, LPC, NCC
Jordan Parmenter is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado – Greeley. As a therapist, Jordan would define herself as being relational – in that, she focuses heavily on building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship with her clients.
Jordan truly feels that having a strong therapeutic alliance is imperative for evoking changes that a client wants to see. Jordan feels that she builds relationships by being her genuine and authentic self and in turn, modeling to her clients that showing up as their genuine and authentic selves is enough and meaningful. Jordan also loves to meet clients where they are at by tailoring treatment to their needs (because not everyone is the same, right?). Jordan feels that this model of thinking helps build a treatment plan that is unique, responsive to a client’s needs and highlights their uniqueness along with all their strengths and sources of resiliency.
As a mixed girl, culture and diversity surround Jordan and heavily (and positively) influence her world – both how she sees it and how she decides to show up in it. DEI work is a passion of hers and motivates her to continuously reflect and be self-aware both in and out of work. In her work as a therapist, Jordan strives to operate from an inclusivity lens that helps her advocate for her clients, while also modeling and supporting clients to advocate for themselves and their needs.
Jordan hopes that as her client, you feel heard, validated, and celebrated for you who are. With all that being said, here are some specific forms of therapy that Jordan enjoys utilizing with her clients: traditional talk therapy (very therapeutic in of itself), art and creative-expressive therapy, narrative therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, gender-affirming care, multiculturalism, motivational interviewing, IPT, trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and CBT.
Outside of work, Jordan thoroughly enjoys spending time engaging in Kpop! BTS is her ult group and she also loves Seventeen, Ateez and Twice! Otherwise, you can catch her watching WWE, AEW, RuPaul’s Drag Race or anything on Bravo. Jordan and her dog, Cinnamon are introverts, so they usually enjoy their time at home – but when they are feeling a bit more social, they enjoy hanging out with friends and family.
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Firas Qureshi, MA, LPC
Hi, my name is Firas Qureshi! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Elmhurst, Illinois. I’m excited that you have initiated the process of looking for a therapist that best meets your needs. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or struggling with balancing your emotions – I’m ready to help you create a plan to address these issues in order to feel better. My goal is to get you back to your daily life – experiencing more joy and feeling confident to handle life’s many challenges. Supporting mental health within the Desi culture is something I’m passionate about and hope that if you connect with this culture as well that you can find a connection with me in this therapeutic space.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. I also enjoy working with couples, so feel free to bring in your partner to work on your relationship issues. Loss is also a difficult thing to process alone – I’m ready to help you manage this and figure out how to best cope. If you are dealing with a life transition like moving out on your own, deciding about your long term career plan, or how to move forward into a new relationship – I’m here to help. I take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment for you to feel comfortable expressing yourself and your unique needs.
I look forward to working collaboratively with you and supporting you through this next season of life. In an effort to model good self-care, I try to spend time exercising, playing video games, reading books, and staying social. Let’s work together to help you add things you might be missing to help make your life feel more full and enjoyable!
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Elise Dolbier, MS, LPCC
Elise Dolbier is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University. Elise can offer clients a non-judgmental space where she takes an individualized approach to address present issues that are preventing them from living life to their fullest capability. Outside of work, Elise enjoys reading, art, watching sports, and taking her dog on walks.
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Caroline Byron, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Byron has been working for Lifestance since 2017. She balances her time between the integrated care setting for the Milford Regional Physicians Group and the outpatient setting in the Needham office. She employs a humanistic and cognitive behavioral approach to her work with adults 18 years and older. She has diverse trainings in numerous evidence-based treatment approaches and utilizes this to formulate unique treatment plans for each of her patients. Dr. Byron graduated from Boston College with a master’s in mental health counseling followed by a doctorate in clinical psychology from William James. Dr. Byron is currently the facilitator for the Emotional Wellness for Adults group which is a tele-health only group focused on building and developing skills from a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model.
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Emily Econie, MS, PMHNP
Emily Econie is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Homeland Security from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner from Azusa Pacific University. Emily has a diverse background working in a variety of environments including San Diego’s busiest Emergency Departments as well as the acute inpatient psychiatric setting. Most people are surprised to hear that nursing is not her first career. After working in law enforcement for several years, and frequently utilizing her skills as an Emergency Medical Technician, Emily was motivated to pursue a profession that focused on healthcare. Emily is most interested in helping people of all ages gain a better understanding of how the interaction between mind, body, and lifestyle choices, in conjunction with conventional treatment, can optimize individual functioning. It is important to Emily to practice what she preaches. So, her daily routine consists of waking up early, exercising and walking her dogs before work. In terms of hobbies, she loves riding horses and learning horsemanship. She also started learning to play the banjo about a year ago and enjoys learning new songs.
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Erica Kalkut, PhD, LP
Dr. Kalkut is an Executive Clinical Director at LifeStance Health, serving as head of the Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Services. She is a licensed psychologist who is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Dr. Kalkut’s training includes a doctorate in clinical psychology from Loyola University Chicago with a focus in neuropsychology, a pre-doctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. As a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Kalkut has expertise in evaluating developmental, learning, behavioral, and emotional problems from infancy through college-age. She has specialized training in working with young children and adolescents with various medical, neurological, and genetic disorders. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Kalkut has focused interest in clinical training, research, and professional advocacy. She has research projects aimed at better understanding the impact of neurologic issues on development, cognition (including executive functioning), and mental health; she has scholarly articles and a book chapter published on these topics. Dr. Kalkut holds interest in professional advocacy and has held several leadership positions within the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, Division 40 of the American Psychological Association (APA). Dr. Kalkut brings her passion and expertise in working with patients and clinicians to every aspect of her work at LifeStance, helping to provide increased patient access to PNT services and fostering a collaborative approach to behavioral health care.
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Bryan Matson, MS, LPC, NCC
Bryan Matson, LPC Bryan Matson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2020. He has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Bryan is a trained EMDR therapist with a passion for helping individuals who have experienced trauma. Over the years, he has worked with people from various backgrounds and cultures and is committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for his clients to explore their experiences and heal. Bryan’s approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and evidence-based. He believes that every individual is unique and deserves a personalized treatment plan that addresses their specific needs and goals. Outside of work, Bryan enjoys being in nature and engaging in numerous outdoor activities.
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Candice Ferretti, MS, LPC
Candice Ferretti is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Using a person-centered approach, the goal of Candice’s practice is to give clients the time and space they need to establish and reach personal goals. The purpose of therapy is to facilitate change in areas of life which are causing internal discord. Achieving congruence with who you are as a person, both inside and out, can bring about joy, inner peace, and the desire to live a life you feel is worth living. Candice believes each client deserves an individualized path to treatment and is willing to sit with you while you design and build the framework for a positive and healthy life. Candice will work with her clients to help discover underlying roots of trauma, grief, and depression. Additionally, she will help you explore your future journey in a way which promotes growth and reduces stress and anxiety by setting realistic obtainable goals. Working with clients in an empathetic and compassionate manner is something Candice believes in strongly. Providing clients with a judgement-free space they need to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes will promote growth and begin the healing process. By focusing on your strengths and resources to help shape your future, you can begin to change and rewrite your story to build a life you are proud to live. Candice has 7 years of experience in the mental health field and holds licenses to treat both mental health and substance use issues. Candice looks forward to working with you as you shape your life’s journey and is excited to walk with you as you navigate your past experiences to help redefine and build your future. Outside of work, Candice enjoys reading, cooking, cake decorating, watching TV with the fur babies, and recently exploring the world of sporting clays.
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Kristin MacGregor, PhD, LP
Dr. Kristin MacGregor is a licensed clinical health psychologist and serves as the National Clinical Director for Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH). In this role, she leads efforts to advance whole-person care by partnering with health systems to build out their IBH programs with the goal of improving access to high quality behavioral healthcare.
Dr. MacGregor earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University and completed both her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral residency within the VA healthcare system, experiences that shaped her dedication to integrated, team-based models of care. Clinically, Dr. MacGregor specializes in reproductive psychology, with a particular passion for supporting individuals and couples navigating infertility. In addition, she has expertise in the behavioral and emotional aspects of living with diabetes. She is committed to reducing stigma and expanding access to behavioral health care that addresses the full spectrum of a patient’s needs. Her therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based interventions—including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing—tailored to support resilience and well-being.
Known for bringing both warmth and humor into her sessions, Dr. MacGregor creates a compassionate and collaborative space where patients feel understood, supported, and empowered. While she is not accepting new patients at this time, she remains dedicated to advancing integrated care through her clinical leadership and program development.
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Aimee Smrz, PhD, LP
Dr. Aimee Smrz is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Clinical Director of the North Region of LifeStance Massachusetts. She provides individual therapy to adults with a wide variety of problems, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, relationship issues, and the impact of childhood trauma. People looking to break free of old patterns and move forward with their lives can benefit from working with Aimee.
Using an integrative approach tailored to the individual needs and skills of her patients, Aimee uses a wide variety of techniques based on a broad set of modalities such as ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT, psychodynamic theory, and TARGET to help patients reach their goals. Teaching mindfulness and relaxation techniques is a core part of her work, as is educating patients about the brain basis of their symptoms.
Dr. Smrz received her Masters in School and Clinical Psychology and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University, followed by a pre-doctoral internship at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Mental Health Center and a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. Prior to her doctoral training, Dr. Smrz worked at both Bay Cove Human Services and The Cambridge Hospital (now CHA). She also has experience in Industrial and Organization Psychology. Prior to joining Lifestance in 2020, Dr. Smrz practiced at Atrius Health.
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David Lovely, MSW, LCSW
Dave Lovely has a rich and varied background, blending both professional expertise and personal experience to offer a well-rounded perspective in his work as a therapist. His transition from corporate life to mental health suggests a deep understanding of the complexities of modern life and the challenges people face. His qualifications, including degrees in English, Library and Information Sciences, and Social Work, along with his long career in different fields, provide him with a unique skill set to approach therapy in a thoughtful and compassionate manner. His personal identity as queer, non monogamous, and a parent likely gives him insight into the diverse life experiences of others, particularly in navigating topics like LGBTQIA+ issues, neurodivergence, and family dynamics. Dave’s involvement in the gaming, movie, music, medieval reenactment, and furry communities showcases his broad range of interests and suggests that he values creativity, inclusivity, and social connection. This combination of personal experience and professional training enables him to provide valuable support to individuals dealing with a wide variety of life challenges.
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Alaina Knoedler, MA, LPC
Alaina Knoedler, LPC
Alaina Knoedler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017.
Alaina firmly believes that healing is possible and can be found within each person that is willing to seek help! That being said, Alaina strives to first and foremost assist her clients in gaining deeper understanding and insight into what the main issues are that they are experiencing in their lives. Another passion of Alaina’s is to aid her clients into taking back control of their lives through understanding what tools, resources, and support they can lean on and utilize in order to experience the true change that they have been desiring!
In her free time, Alaina enjoys a good cup of coffee with family and friends, going on a nice leisurely walk or run, and spending quality time with her precious furry friend named Bella!
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Ryan Ayers, D.Min, LCSW, CST
Dr. Ayers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST) with over 20 years of clinical and non-clinical counseling experience. He is also a lifelong student with multiple graduate-level degrees and a Doctorate in family, couples, and spiritual-based counseling. He is a published author and public speaker on the international stage regarding relationships, resiliency, and sexual health. He has also served as a professor of bioethics at a private university. He retired from the Armed Forces, providing non-clinical counseling before transitioning to pursue a career in Clinical Social Work. Dr. Ayers is a professional member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and certified as a sex therapist through the Sexual Health Alliance. Dr. Ayers specializes in men’s and women’s chronic health and body issues that prevent sexual satisfaction and freedom. His specialty in empowering those facing sexuality and sex-based concerns does not limit his ability to address other behavioral health issues for couples and individuals. Dr. Ayers uses insight-oriented therapy among other theories, in an integrative and collaborative approach to help people overcome life obstacles and reach their full potential.
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Rosa Cortizo, PsyD
Dr. Rosita Cortizo, born and raised in Panama City, Panama, Central America, is a high risk, multicultural, bilingual prenatal and perinatal Clinical Psychologist working with female adults and children. She earned a Master of Arts in Psychology with specialty in Chemical Dependency in San Diego, California. Dr. Cortizo has licenses as a Marriage and Family therapist and as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of California, she is EMDRIA Certified, an Approved EMDR Consultant, trained in Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Therapy Certified, and was the 2021 ISSTD President. Dr. Cortizo provides trauma-informed prenatal care and psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of the client. She has worked in Public Health in Southern California with pregnant and diverse women at high risk with multiple diagnosis, traumatic stress, and relational crisis for more than 30 years. Dr. Cortizo is an advocate of womb-babies and infants, our future, and works to empower pregnant women, women, and families with devotion. Outside of work, Dr. Cortizo enjoys traveling, meditating, pottery, and eco-adventures.
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Tara Ericksen, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Tara Ericksen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Oregon who has been practicing since 2018. Tara firmly believes it is never too late to heal. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about helping clients of all ages and backgrounds with their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Tara aims to empower her clients through education, compassion, and evidence-based integrative medicine. She specializes in both PTSD and Complex PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Women’s Healthcare adjacent psychiatric issues, and Bipolar. Before working at LifeStance, she worked at residential psych facilities for children and adolescents, in an IOP, at a Women’s Healthcare Department, and in Urgent Psychiatric Care in SF. Tara thinks every day is a new day with new possibilities. Outside of work, Tara loves to garden and has turned her yard into a minifarm complete with chickens. She loves to hike, trail run, do yoga, make jewelry, sew, dance, and travel. She has been to more than 40 countries and counting and plans to travel until she physically cannot anymore.
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Baiba Davydenkovas, MSW, LSW
Baiba Davydenkovas is a bilingual Licensed Social Worker in Illinois, practicing since 2018. She brings a multicultural, diverse, and non-judgmental approach to her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Baiba earned her bachelor’s degree in Latvia in 2020 and graduated from Aurora University with her LSW. With over four years of experience, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and realistic interventions. Baiba helps clients connect with their undiscovered strengths and resources, encouraging them to find hope and resilience after loss, divorce, depression, trauma, abuse, and other life-altering experiences. Her professional skills and personal values are instrumental in guiding clients toward empowerment and peace of mind. Baiba believes in the power of emotional healing and mental comfort, tailoring her practice to meet her clients’ unique needs and goals. Her multicultural background enriches her ability to guide treatment in an understandable and culturally sensitive manner, helping clients thrive within their cultural contexts. Outside of her professional life, Baiba enjoys spending time with her family, camping, taking small trips, and discovering new places, foods, and experiences. Baiba has written a Book on her past experiences to help others, please check it out on Amazon-amazon.com/dp/B0FFKP3B7V
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Ronald Pilato, PsyD
Dr. Ron Pilato is a Psychologist who has been practicing since 2003. Following his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Master’s degree from the California Institute for Integral Studies, he graduated from the Wright Institute with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Ron believes in mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamic, and stress reduction approaches. He enjoys exploring personal agency and sources of often unseen strengths including human diversity, spiritual and religious practices and beliefs, and the prevention and treatment of burnout. He is deeply dedicated to helping people live full, authentic, engaged lives, assisting them in revealing meaning, purpose, and direction through life’s navigations and challenges. Dr. Pilato cultivates special interests working with members of LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities. In his spare time, Ron enjoys long hikes in nature, practicing meditation and spending time with his family, which includes two cats, Tina and Tiger.
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Blair Scribner-Weiss, PsyD
Dr. Blair K. Scribner-Weiss is a Clinical Neuropsychologist in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2023. She earned her Doctorate of Psychology from Widener University, where she specialized in neuropsychology and biofeedback. Dr. Scribner-Weiss completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Her predoctoral internships were completed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Memory Center) and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She completed additional pre-doctoral training at Temple University Hospital and Bancroft Neurorehab. Dr. Scribner-Weiss specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults diagnosed with complex medical/ neurological and psychiatric conditions. Her areas of interest include geriatric wellness, neurodegenerative disease, movement disorders, and traumatic brain injury. Outside of work, Dr. Scribner-Weiss enjoys yoga, baking, gardening, crafting, and spending time with her family.
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Maria Valentin, MSS, LCSW
Maria I. Valentin, LCSW, provides compassionate and comprehensive therapy for children, adolescents, parents, and families in Pennsylvania. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she brings over 13 years of postgraduate training in play therapy modalities to help clients navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and conditions such as childhood behavioral issues, trauma, and family dynamics. Her trauma-informed approach, combined with play therapy and parent coaching, creates a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore emotions and find healing. Maria is particularly passionate about trauma therapy. She has received significant training in this area and is currently working toward EMDR certification, while also practicing Brain spotting at a basic level. Maria’s dedication to helping clients work through traumatic experiences is a cornerstone of her practice, and she has extensive experience guiding individuals of all ages through emotional and psychological healing.
She also offers specialized support for issues related to PTSD, depression, and anxiety, helping clients manage symptoms and regain control over their lives. In addition to trauma therapy, Maria is deeply invested in supporting families and children with ADHD, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. Using play therapy and sand tray therapy, she helps children express themselves in ways that feel natural and comforting. She also works with parents, providing coaching to strengthen their parenting skills and help them navigate the complexities of raising children with behavioral and developmental challenges. Outside of her practice, Maria enjoys spending time in nature through hiking, kayaking, camping, and fishing. She is also an avid cook and pottery enthusiast.
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Jami Shanes, MA, LPC, LICDC
Jami Shanes, MA, LPC, LICDC
Jami Shanes is a licensed professional counselor and licensed independent chemical dependency
counselor specializing in mental health and addiction treatment. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in
Forensic Psychology (magna cum laude) and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling,
both from John Carroll University.
Jami provides compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals navigating anxiety disorders,
depression, mood disorders, PTSD and trauma, substance use, ADHD, women’s issues, life
transitions, sleep disturbances, grief, and personality disorders. Her therapeutic approach integrates
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and
other strength-based interventions including solution-focused therapy, anger management,
parenting skills training, and personal skills development.
In her free time, Jami enjoys cooking, baking, playing with her dogs, and going to Disney World with
her family.
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Annistine Smith, MSW, LSW
Anny Smith, LSW, provides compassionate and individualized mental health care, focusing on meeting clients where they are with an open-minded and empathetic approach. Serving the Ohio community, Anny excels in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Therapy, ensuring that each client receives tailored and effective treatment. Her practice at LifeStance Health in Ohio caters to a wide range of age groups, including children, adolescents, teens, and young adults, offering a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing. Anny is particularly passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, anxiety, and school avoidance. Her dedication to helping young clients navigate these challenges is evident through her specialized focus and deep understanding of these areas.
By employing CBT techniques, she aids children and adolescents in developing coping strategies and resilience, empowering them to overcome obstacles and thrive in their daily lives. Additionally, Anny provides invaluable support to families, enhancing parenting skills and fostering healthier family dynamics through Family Therapy. In addition to her expertise in treating anxiety and childhood behavior issues, Anny is committed to supporting women’s mental health. She understands the unique challenges women face and offers empathetic, personalized care to address issues such as depression, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Her inclusive practice also welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as individuals involved in adoption and foster care, ensuring that all clients feel understood and respected. Anny’s clinical approach is grounded in active listening, unconditional positive regard, and genuine acceptance. Her methods are designed to create a therapeutic space where clients feel heard and valued. With a strong background in individual, family, and group therapy, Anny’s versatile skill set allows her to address a variety of mental health concerns effectively.
Outside of her professional life, Anny is an enthusiastic fan of Taylor Swift and enjoys spending her free time kayaking, cooking, and engaging in various outdoor activities. She loves her dogs and cherishes moments with her nephews. An avid player of Cookie Clicker games on her phone, Anny also finds joy in these simple, relaxing pursuits.
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Jessica Lewis, PhD
Dr. Jessica S. Lewis is a counseling psychologist specializing in clinical, research, and program development focused on trauma-informed care, values-based interventions, spiritual-based forms of coping, and interdisciplinary teamwork. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology with a subspecialization in health psychology from the University of Georgia. She obtained her Master of Arts degree in psychology from Pepperdine University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from Furman University. Dr. Lewis is a dedicated servant leader working from a holistic third-wave therapy theoretical orientation (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). She is committed to helping clients heal from their trauma(s), live in their truth, and engage in values-based actions that move one toward resilience, meaning-making, and purpose in life.
In her personal time, she loves spending time with her husband, son, and two fur babies. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, writing poetry, and making music playlists (maybe she was a DJ in her former life).
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Aoibheann Sparrow, PsyD
Life can change suddenly, through trauma, illness, loss, burnout, relationship strain, or simply carrying too much for too long. I work with adults, couples, first responders, veterans, and LGBTQ+ clients who are navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and recovery from difficult life experiences. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and nonjudgmental, with space for both honesty and humor.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders, stress, insomnia, self-esteem, and relationship challenges including divorce, infidelity, and ENM/poly relationships. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, kink-friendly, sex-positive, and welcoming to bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, and nonbinary clients.
My approach is warm, direct, trauma-informed, and grounded in real life. I work with people navigating trauma, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress, especially those in high-stress professions. Therapy with me is affirming, collaborative, and judgment-free, creating space for healing, stability, and authentic connection.
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Laurie Adams, MA, LPC
Laurie Adams, LPC provides compassionate and expert care at LifeStance Health, offering a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can address their challenges and foster personal growth. Serving the community in Georgia, Laurie specializes in treating personality disorders, focusing on helping individuals navigate these complex conditions to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life. With over a decade of experience since starting her practice in 2011, Laurie serves a diverse range of clients including adolescents (15-17), young adults, adults, and seniors. She is dedicated to addressing a variety of mental health concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD/Trauma. Laurie also specializes in supporting individuals through life transitions, grief, and substance abuse issues. Laurie’s therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples/Marital Counseling, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her expertise extends to providing psychological testing where necessary, ensuring comprehensive and tailored treatment plans for each client’s unique needs.
Outside of her practice, Laurie nurtures her passion for animal welfare by rescuing and caring for furry companions. She finds solace in nature, enjoys reading, meditation, and exploring different cultures through travel.
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Allyson Bence, MSW, LSCSW
Allyson “Ally” Bence, LSCSW, is dedicated to providing a non-judgmental and comfortable atmosphere in each therapy session, meeting clients exactly where they are in their mental health journey. Practicing in Kansas, Ally employs a compassionate and strengths-based approach, utilizing solution-focused techniques to empower clients in achieving their personal goals. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating life’s challenging transitions, Ally is here to support you every step of the way. Ally is particularly passionate about helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Through her expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), she helps individuals reframe negative thought patterns, build resilience, and foster a greater sense of well-being. Her focus on midlife transitions and grief ensures that clients receive tailored support during pivotal moments in their lives. In addition to her specialties, Ally is committed to serving women and LGBTQ+ individuals, offering a safe and inclusive space where all clients can explore their identities and experiences. Her person-centered approach ensures that each client feels heard, respected, and understood. Outside of her professional work, Ally enjoys staying active through exercise and walking, finding balance in her life through video games, and exploring new places through travel. She believes in the importance of self-care and brings this philosophy into her practice, encouraging clients to find activities that nourish their own well-being.
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Carolyn Certilman, PsyD
Dr. Certilman is a clinical neuropsychologist and serves as LifeStance’s Director of Evaluation Services for New York State. Dr. Certilman evaluates patients across the lifespan, from school-aged children through older adults, to conceptualize and treat cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and/or functional challenges. Dr. Certilman has specialized interest and training in working with adults and older adults with neurological illness or disease, such as concussion/ traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, and mild cognitive impairment and/or dementia. Dr. Certilman also enjoys working with children and their families to not only address the child’s areas of difficulty, but also identify strengths that might bolster the child’s success. Dr. Certilman believes in a holistic approach to evaluation and treatment planning that incorporates data on brain-behavior relationships with relevant psychological, academic/occupational, and social history to optimize patient outcomes. Dr. Certilman received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the University of Indianapolis. Her predoctoral internship was at St. Vincent Neuroscience Center where she completed rotations in outpatient neuropsychological assessment, inpatient neurorehabilitation, and adolescent behavioral health. She completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Stony Brook University Medical Center where she evaluated children and adults in an outpatient setting. Previous research interests include performance validity and the impact of transient factors on assessment of attention. In her free time, Dr. Certilman enjoys hiking, cooking, traveling and spending time with her partner and son.
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Sara Hopkin, MA, LMFT
Sara Hopkin, LMFT, is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of life with compassion and expertise. Serving clients across California, she offers a safe and supportive environment for people of all ages, from children to seniors, seeking to overcome mental health challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating significant life transitions, Sara provides tailored care to help you rediscover balance and well-being. Her practice at LifeStance Health focuses on empowering clients to achieve their goals and live a more fulfilling life. Sara is especially passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, grief, and trauma. She understands the deep impact unresolved trauma or loss can have on daily functioning and relationships. Sara creates a therapeutic space where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past wounds, and build resilience.
She also has extensive experience working with women through reproductive challenges, post-partum depression and anxiety, offering specialized support during these vulnerable times. In addition, Sara works with individuals facing midlife transitions, helping them navigate the emotional and psychological complexities that often accompany these life stages. Utilizing a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Christian Counseling, Sara tailors her interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. Her work with diverse populations such as military veterans, first responders, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals on the autism spectrum ensures that her care is inclusive and responsive to the varied experiences of her clients. She also offers couples and family therapy, helping loved ones strengthen communication and resolve conflicts in a healthy, productive manner.
Outside of her professional life, Sara enjoys experimenting with various art mediums, including painting, music, and crocheting. She finds peace in nature, often spending time at the beach, and recharges through traveling and interacting with horses. Her hobbies reflect her appreciation for creativity and mindfulness, which she incorporates into her therapeutic work.
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Paul Eastman, PhD
Paul Eastman, PhD, is a compassionate psychologist at LifeStance Health, committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges across California. He focuses on building relational trust with his clients, using a collaborative approach to address deep-rooted issues. With expertise in individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy, Paul serves adults and teens, creating a safe and supportive space for healing. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, or trauma, his goal is to empower his clients to take meaningful steps toward emotional well-being. Paul is especially passionate about helping those dealing with PTSD/trauma, intimate partner violence, and emotional abuse. His clinical work with survivors of domestic violence is grounded in empathy and respect, ensuring that clients feel understood as they work through painful experiences.
Paul also has extensive experience supporting individuals struggling with bipolar disorder, gender identity concerns, and grief. His integrative therapeutic approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with couples and marital counseling, ensures that each client receives tailored, evidence-based care. In addition to his core specialties, Paul is dedicated to serving diverse populations, including men, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. His deep understanding of gender identity issues and men’s mental health allows him to address unique struggles with sensitivity and skill. Paul offers support for those facing ADHD and relationship challenges, helping clients develop tools to enhance emotional regulation and improve interpersonal connections. He provides additional therapeutic services for clients managing other mental health concerns, always aiming to offer holistic care that promotes long-term healing.
Outside of his professional work, Paul enjoys hiking, photography, video games, and cooking. His love for the outdoors and creativity reflects the balance he encourages in his clients’ lives. Serving clients across California, Paul Eastman is ready to help you achieve emotional well-being and growth. Book online to begin your journey toward mental wellness with an experienced and caring psychologist.
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Stephon Martin, MD
Dr. Stephon Martin, a psychiatrist practicing in Massachusetts, is dedicated to helping individuals across various age groups achieve improved mental health and well-being. He provides compassionate, individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, specializing in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Dr. Martin is skilled in offering both medication management and individual therapy, ensuring that his patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based treatment tailored to their specific needs. He is committed to fostering a supportive therapeutic environment where his patients can work toward lasting emotional balance and overall wellness. Dr. Martin has a particular passion for helping individuals navigate complex life transitions and emotional challenges, with a focus on treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders such as PTSD. He also works extensively with patients experiencing alcohol and drug use issues, guiding them through their recovery journeys with care and expertise. In addition, Dr. Martin has considerable experience supporting individuals facing reproductive challenges, gender identity issues, and post-partum depression or anxiety. His approach is rooted in empathy and a deep understanding of the nuanced ways these issues impact daily life, offering personalized strategies for healing and growth. Beyond his focus on individual psychiatric care, Dr. Martin is deeply committed to serving specific populations, including military veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals. He understands the unique mental health concerns faced by these communities and works collaboratively to provide specialized support that addresses their distinct challenges. His expertise extends to helping patients manage grief, sleep disorders, and medical conditions that affect mental health, offering a holistic approach to care. Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Martin is an advocate for social justice reform, reflecting his belief in the importance of equity and community support in mental health care. He enjoys staying active at his local gym and spending time with his French bulldog, often found enjoying the local parks. Dr. Martin proudly serves the Massachusetts community, continuing to provide exceptional psychiatric care to those seeking healing and positive mental health outcomes.
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Areum Kim, MD
Dr. Kim graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in Psychology. She completed medical school at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Kim was chief resident during her adult psychiatry training at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She continued on at OSUWMC for her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry in affiliation with Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was actively involved in the recruitment and education of medical students, residents, and fellows and also served as chief fellow in her final year of training. Dr. Kim is a member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Medical Association. She specializes in the medication management of pediatric and young adult populations for mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders, disruptive behaviors, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD).
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Kim Bowers, LCPC, LCAC
Kim Bowers, LCPC, LCAC is a compassionate therapist serving individuals and families across Kansas. With over 14 years of experience, Kim helps clients navigate a variety of mental health challenges through individual, family, couples and group therapy. She works with all age groups, from young children and adolescents to adults and seniors, offering support tailored to the needs of each stage of life. Whether helping families resolve conflicts or individuals find balance after a crisis, Kim’s goal is to foster healing, resilience, and personal growth. Kim is experienced in supporting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, guiding them through the transition back into their daily lives. She provides support for those who are involved in the civil and/or criminal court process, including helping to improve co-parenting relationships.
Using evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Acceleration Resolution Therapy ART, Cognitive Processing Therapy CPT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Kim empowers her clients to develop practical tools for long-term emotional health. Her expertise extends to trauma recovery and substance use disorder counseling. Kim is also able to help families who wish to rebuild bridges strained by ideological differences. In addition to treating conditions like PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD and substance use disorders, Kim works with specialized populations, including first responders, military personnel and individuals in the LGBTQ community. Through her involvement in a faith-based organization, Kim helps train first responders in resilience strategies, aiming to reduce the incidences of PTSD and suicidality in these professions.
Kim provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their challenges, strengthen relationships and reclaim a sense of wellbeing. Outside of her clinical practice, Kim enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Charlie. Kim is passionate about helping to reduce family violence in our communities. Whether through her personal or professional efforts, Kim is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others.
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Laure Hill, LPC
Laure Hill, LPC, is an experienced therapist serving patients across Arizona with a compassionate and personalized approach to mental health care. Specializing in the treatment of adults and seniors, Laure provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy, supporting clients through a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma. She is especially dedicated to helping those navigating midlife transitions and later life changes, ensuring they receive the care and guidance they need to achieve emotional balance and well-being.
Laure is particularly passionate about supporting clients who are facing complex life circumstances. She has extensive experience working with individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, those involved in court-ordered treatment, and clients dealing with ongoing legal matters. Laure understands the importance of creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for these individuals, offering specialized therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and regain control of their lives.
Laure’s therapeutic focus extends to populations including first responders, military veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She is committed to providing culturally competent and inclusive care, ensuring that each client feels understood and supported. Whether through mindfulness practices or parenting skills development, Laure tailors her treatment plans to meet the unique needs of her clients, helping them navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness.
Outside of her clinical work, Laure enjoys a variety of creative pursuits. She is a talented musician, singing and playing the piano, and enjoys designing and creating jewelry. Her love for photography, writing, and multimedia art fuels her passion for expression and creativity, which she often incorporates into her therapeutic approach. Laure also cherishes spending time with her Standard Poodle and loves taking scenic drives with the convertible top down.
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Jonathan McIntosh, MA, LPC
I’m a licensed psychotherapist based in Evanston, Illinois, with a focus on working with adolescents, couples, depression, anxiety, individuals navigating the complexities of bipolar mood disorder and schizophrenia. My lived experience allows me to provide an approach grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story and strengths.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults build emotional resilience, improve communication, and navigate life transitions. In my work with couples, I support partners in reconnecting, resolving conflict, and fostering deeper intimacy and trust. I also have extensive experience working with individuals offering structured, compassionate care that integrates both clinical insight and real-world strategies for stability and growth.
As someone committed to justice, and multicultural understanding, I strive to create an inclusive and affirming space for people of all identities and backgrounds. I bring a culturally responsive lens to my practice, recognizing the impact of systemic and historical factors on mental health and relationships.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your teen, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where healing, insight, and meaningful change begin. When I’m not in sessions, I enjoy going to concerts, writing, and being a good roommate for my cats.
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Kellen Smith, MSW, LSW
Kellen M. Smith, LSW, MSW, CADC, CODP, and CAIP, is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health in Illinois, specializing in supporting individuals through challenges with substance use disorders, mental health issues, religious trauma, and the aftermath of human trafficking. Kellen is dedicated to empowering her clients, providing them with tools to overcome life’s stresses and emerge resilient. Serving adults and adolescents, she creates a safe, supportive environment for healing and personal growth. With expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Kellen tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. She focuses on empowering clients to navigate issues related to anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and trauma, with particular attention to individuals who have endured religious trauma or complex life transitions. Her goal is to foster self-compassion and resilience, helping clients move forward.
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Caitlin Kohls, MA, LPC
Hi, I am Caitlin Kohls, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Highland Park, IL. I’m excited you found my page and are considering starting therapy or continuing your therapy process. I understand that beginning a comfortable relationship with a new therapist can be tough, so I take pride in providing a cozy and safe atmosphere, whether you are sitting on the couch in my office or doing telehealth from your home.
I’m an empathetic, energetic, and kind person who is motivated to work alongside you to tackle your goals. If you appreciate a direct and driven approach, then I am a great fit for you! I’m ready to help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling discouraged about the season of life you are in right now, or working through some recent or past trauma. I hope to provide a compassionate approach that feels collaborative and individualized to you.
With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I hope to build on your existing strengths and develop new, practical coping strategies. I want to know what motivates you and what you hope to achieve through our work together. This work should feel empowering by achieving a deeper understanding of yourself, creating plans to move forward, and navigate issues with care and respect. Every step you make toward a healthy and helpful change is worth celebrating!
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Michele Virva, MSW, LMSW
Shelly Virva, LCSW, is a thoughtful and caring Michigan therapist, dedicated to providing a calm and caring space for patients to feel safe and heard. She has an open, honest and genuine approach to patient care. Whether experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, substance use issues, trauma, PTSD, or life changes she is dedicated to providing a positive, healing environment. Shelly offers both individual and couples counseling, for adults 18 and up, allowing her to help as many clients as she can. Outside of her work, Shelly enjoys time with her family and the family dog. She also enjoys soccer and snowboarding, showcasing that an active lifestyle and truly enjoying one’s hobbies can help maintain a healthy balance in life, something she strives to encourage in her clients.
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Erin Orren, MSW, LCSW
Erin Orren, a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health, is dedicated to empowering individuals in their mental health journeys throughout Oregon. With a focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment, Erin listens actively and ensures that clients feel heard and valued. By providing the tools necessary to navigate life’s challenges, she aims to support her clients through their unique experiences and foster personal growth. Specializing in grief and loss, Erin brings 25 years of experience to her practice. She understands the profound impact of these emotions and works tirelessly to help clients process their feelings of anxiety and depression, particularly in the context of later-life transitions and medical challenges. With a profound commitment to her clients, Erin employs Evidence-Based Therapies, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to facilitate healing and personal insight. Erin is particularly passionate about working with diverse populations, including military veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals facing significant life transitions. Her holistic approach ensures that she addresses both mental health and emotional well-being, tailoring her therapeutic methods to meet the specific needs of each client. Through individual therapy and family therapy, Erin helps build connections that foster resilience and understanding. Outside of her clinical work, Erin enjoys exploring nature, finding solace by lakesides, and traveling to discover new places. She cherishes quality time spent with family and friends, whether through gatherings or engaging in fun games and crafts.
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Michaelanne Sauer, MA, LPCC
Mike Sauer, LPCC is a dedicated and compassionate therapist practicing in Ohio. With four years of professional experience, Mike specializes in working with trauma survivors using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). They also help clients navigate stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and LGBTQIA+-related challenges, offering a safe and affirming space for healing and growth. Mike’s approach emphasizes that clients are the experts of their own stories, empowering them to recognize their strengths and resilience. They understand that seeking support takes courage and are committed to providing guidance tailored to each individual’s unique journey toward a more fulfilling life. Mike is especially passionate about harm reduction advocacy and LGBTQIA+ advocacy, striving to create an inclusive environment where all clients feel understood and valued. In addition to their trauma-focused specialties, Mike works with clients on issues such as grief, gender identity exploration, school avoidance, and childhood behavior concerns. They employ evidence-based techniques, including CBT and EMDR, to help clients address past experiences, build coping skills, and move forward with confidence. Outside of therapy, Mike enjoys creative hobbies like writing, cosplay, making miniatures, and immersing themselves in true crime and folklore podcasts. They are also a full-time pet parent to cats, dogs, and reptiles, which reflects their nurturing spirit and love for connection.
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Douglas Ryder, MA, IMFT
Douglas Ryder, IMFT, is a dedicated therapist serving individuals, couples, and families across Ohio. With a broad range of experience, Douglas has worked in community mental health, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, school-based programs, and outpatient care. He embraces the complexity of human experiences and offers support to those who feel their challenges might be “too much” for others to handle. Douglas specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, alcohol and drug use, couples issues, and gender identity concerns. He has a particular interest in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, those navigating polyamory, and parent-child communication challenges. His therapy approach emphasizes practical, goal-driven changes tailored to each unique situation, ensuring progress is both meaningful and sustainable. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Douglas employs couples and marital counseling, family therapy, and parenting skills to help clients navigate their relationships and personal growth. He is deeply committed to creating a supportive space for populations including LGBTQ+, first responders, military veterans, and individuals affected by head injuries or adoption/foster care experiences. Douglas’s approachable and collaborative style ensures that clients feel heard and empowered. He views therapy as a partnership, working alongside clients to make life’s stressors more manageable and identify pathways to improvement. Outside of his practice, Douglas enjoys weightlifting, CrossFit, cooking, playing board games, engaging in tabletop role-playing games, and spending time with his two dogs, Dolly and Roxy.
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Isabella Lombardo, MSW, LSW
Isabella Lombardo, LSW, is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health, dedicated to empowering individuals across New Jersey to create their best quality of life. Through empathetic support and a person-centered approach, Isabella helps clients develop emotional validation skills and build a strengths-based mindset. She provides individual therapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors, creating a safe space where clients can explore their emotions, gain clarity, and achieve personal growth. Isabella is particularly passionate about positive psychology and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. She specializes in helping individuals embrace their unique strengths, especially those navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to promote resilience and emotional well-being. By fostering a sense of empowerment and self-compassion, Isabella guides clients toward achieving meaningful and lasting change. In addition to her focus on individual therapy, Isabella has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those on the autism spectrum. She is skilled in addressing issues related to PTSD/trauma, bipolar disorder, and grief, tailoring her therapeutic methods to meet each client’s unique needs. Her practice emphasizes creating a supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Outside of her professional life, Isabella enjoys creative pursuits such as playing Dungeons and Dragons and exploring various artistic projects. Her passion for creativity and storytelling reflects her commitment to fostering meaningful connections and understanding different perspectives.
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Stacy Kontur, MS, LPC
Stacy Kontur, LPC, is dedicated to supporting individuals across Michigan in navigating the complexities of mental health. Stacy specializes in providing compassionate care to adults and seniors, helping them address challenges such as anxiety, depression, and substance use. By offering individual and group therapy, as well as family therapy and case management, she creates a safe and supportive environment for patients to explore their emotions and achieve lasting growth. Stacy is particularly passionate about assisting individuals dealing with alcohol and drug use issues, helping them regain control and rebuild meaningful lives. She also focuses on grief and loss, providing empathetic guidance to those experiencing profound transitions. Additionally, Stacy’s expertise extends to supporting individuals facing postpartum depression and anxiety, offering tailored care to help them navigate this critical life stage with resilience and hope. Using evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy, Stacy empowers her patients to develop healthier coping mechanisms and build stronger connections with their loved ones. She has a deep understanding of the unique needs of populations including military personnel and veterans, ensuring her care is both personalized and effective. Stacy’s approach reflects her commitment to fostering holistic wellness and addressing the multifaceted aspects of mental health. Outside of her professional life, Stacy enjoys spending time at the beach, boating, and exploring the Caribbean. She has a passion for collecting Snoopy memorabilia, nutcrackers, and scented candles. Stacy also loves attending the Nutcracker play, shopping, and watching scary movies. Her personal interests reflect her warm, approachable nature, which resonates with her patients.
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Threasa Kluever, MSW, LCSW
Meet Threasa “Tee” Kluever, LCSW
Helping you rewrite your relationship with yourself, others, the world around you, and the stories that hold you back.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of self-doubt or felt like you’re carrying more than you can hold — Tee offers a space where all of that is welcome. Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and centered around helping you feel truly seen and heard, just as you are.
Tee is especially passionate about working with people who are navigating life changes and grief, self-esteem and self-image challenges, and exploring ways to create more meaningful lives. She understands how intertwined experiences, thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and identity can be — and she helps clients gently untangle those threads to create a more compassionate, empowered relationship with themselves.
Her clients describe sessions with her as safe, supportive, and grounding — a space to speak freely, explore hard truths, and slowly build confidence and clarity. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, healing from trauma, or learning to manage anxiety, Tee brings both skill and heart to the process, along with creative tools to assist clients with self-exploration and expression.
She has specialized training in grief work (Certified Grief Professional), trauma (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT). She has expertise in treating eating disorders and substance use. She often works with adolescents and women in transitions, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who want to address the complexities of being human in this world. Tee’s approach consists of treating the person, not any one specific concern. She works alongside her clients to identify the challenges that are holding them back from thriving and generating purposeful shifts in behaviors, thinking patterns and deregulating experiences to foster clients creating their meaningful lives.
Outside the therapy room, you’ll likely find her with her beloved pup, Sir Winston or reading a good memoir that dives deep into real human stories — just like the ones she’s honored to hold space for in her work.
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Ellaine Cooper Taillandier, MSW, LCSW
Ellaine Cooper-Taillandier, LCSW is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space for clients to work through life’s challenges and build meaningful change. She specializes in the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, phobias, hoarding disorder, and depression. She uses evidence-based approaches to help clients reduce intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, avoidance patterns, panic symptoms, and chronic self-doubt. Ellaine is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and helps clients gradually face fears, tolerate uncertainty, and regain a sense of control and confidence in daily life.
In addition to anxiety and OCD-related concerns, she has a strong focus on trauma treatment, using Prolonged Exposure (PE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She supports clients in processing traumatic experiences, improving emotional regulation, and building long-term resilience.
Ellaine also works extensively with children and adolescents, bringing warmth, creativity, and developmentally appropriate interventions to treatment. She incorporates play, art, storytelling, and interactive strategies to help younger clients express emotions, manage anxiety, and develop coping skills. Her style is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through both skill-building and connection.
Outside of her clinical work, Ellaine enjoys spending time with her children, board games and card games, jogging, traveling, nature, painting, and hiking. These activities support her belief in balance, mindfulness, and the importance of connection in overall well-being.
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Karissa Fleming, MSW, LCSW
Karissa Fleming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to supporting individuals and families across Illinois.
Karissa is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), DBT (Dialectal Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Sand Tray.
Karissa is especially passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma and women navigating life transitions.
Additionally, Karissa works with children, teens, and their families. She incorporates elements of play and expressive arts to create a safe and fun environment for clients to express their feelings. Her experience with foster care and adoption provides strong skills to help families navigate a variety of difficult situations.
By focusing on each client’s strengths, she helps them uncover new perspectives and solutions, fostering meaningful change. She emphasizes the importance of interpersonal connection and shared healing. Her inclusive and affirming approach ensures that all clients feel valued and supported on their journey.
Outside of her clinical work, Karissa enjoys engaging in creative hobbies like writing, cooking, and crafting. She also finds joy in movement–especially long walks with friends–and spending time with her beloved cat.
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Cynthia Speakman, MSW, LCSW
Cindy Speakman, LCSW California BBS #66060
Cindy Speakman, LCSW, is a psychotherapist who believes healing begins with being truly seen, heard, and understood. She works with adults navigating life’s most complex emotional experiences—from grief and loss to anxiety, depression, and life transitions—and helps them reconnect with their sense of self-worth, empowering them to move forward in a more healthy, happy and peaceful direction in the journey of life.
With over 20 years of experience, Cindy specializes in supporting individuals facing chronic illness and serious medical conditions, infertility and postpartum challenges, and identity issues, including the LGBTQ+ population. She also has experience in helping older adults, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and those managing ADHD, low self-esteem, and care giver challenges and burnout.
Cindy is a Certified Bereavement Counselor and a trained facilitator in the Healing After Loss grief support program. She offers both individual and group grief therapy, honoring each client’s unique grieving process with empathy, understanding and acceptance. Grief is a universal experience, but is not well understood or accepted in our society. Cindy strives to help those experiencing grief and loss to feel understood and accepted, wherever they are in their journey. She is a Certified Grief Educator, via David Kessler’s Grief Educator Program. Kessler is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based practices, Cindy helps clients manage anxiety through grounding techniques, relaxation tools, and practical coping strategies. Her approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and often infused with gentle humor. Clients describe her as kind, empathetic, a great listener—and someone who genuinely cares.
Cindy believes that therapy doesn’t end when the session does. She often invites clients to explore reflections or practices between sessions to deepen their insight and progress. She’s honored to support you in creating a more grounded, fulfilling life—one step at a time.
In her spare time, Cindy enjoys crafting, reading, spending time in nature, and swimming. She loves music, spending time with her family (including her 2 furry children!) and traveling, whenever she gets the chance! She loves the Dodgers (Go Blue!), Star Wars (May the Force be with you!) and U2 (If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough!).
You’re not broken—just bent. Let’s find a way forward.
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Jason Madden, MSW, LCSW
Jai Madden, LCSW, is a dedicated clinical social worker providing individualized and culturally competent care to individuals across Massachusetts. With a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, Jai helps clients navigate life’s challenges by fostering resilience, self-efficacy, and emotional well-being. He creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and validated, utilizing evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Through both individual and group therapy, he supports adults and older adults seeking guidance for anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Jai is especially passionate about addressing issues of racial trauma, anti-racism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is committed to helping clients process the effects of systemic oppression, navigate identity-related stressors, and build self-empowerment in the face of adversity. His compassionate and affirming approach ensures that individuals from marginalized communities receive the support they deserve in a therapeutic space that acknowledges their lived experiences. Jai specializes in working with individuals facing midlife and later-life transitions, grief, and medical-related psychological concerns. He has extensive experience supporting men’s mental health, helping clients work through societal expectations, emotional regulation, and identity challenges. Additionally, he provides tailored care for individuals with ADHD and those navigating gender identity concerns. Jai serves a diverse range of populations, including the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and those connected to adoption and foster care. His holistic perspective integrates therapy with practical strategies, parenting skills training, and community resource connections. Jai’s experience spans multiple settings, including residential programs for adolescents on the autism spectrum, school-based counseling, child welfare services, inpatient and emergency room social work, and private practice. He is committed to continuous professional development to ensure his clients receive the most effective and up-to-date support. Outside of his clinical work, Jai enjoys dancing and engaging in activities that promote self-expression and joy.
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Dayla Patterson, LMFT
Dayla Patterson, LMFT, provides compassionate and personalized mental health care to adults and seniors across California. She helps clients navigate life’s challenges by fostering self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth. Through individual, family, and group therapy, Dayla supports her clients in developing the tools they need to promote well-being and lead fulfilling lives.
Dayla specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. She understands how these conditions can impact daily life and relationships, and she tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether clients are facing the stress of midlife transitions, coping with grief, or managing postpartum depression and anxiety, Dayla offers a safe and supportive environment for healing. She is also skilled in addressing sleep disorders and women’s issues, ensuring that her clients receive comprehensive care.
In addition to her primary specialties, Dayla works with individuals managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis/schizophrenia. She incorporates evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices to support her clients’ progress. Dayla is also experienced in family therapy, helping families strengthen communication and navigate complex dynamics.
Dayla’s practice is inclusive, serving diverse populations, including individuals in the adoption and foster care system and those on the autism spectrum. She is passionate about creating an affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Outside of her professional life, Dayla enjoys reading, meditation, and exercising. She finds fulfillment in helping clients connect with their strengths and navigate available resources to achieve happiness and personal growth.
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Teresa Hunt, MA, LPC
Teresa has been a Licensed professional Counselor since 2017. She graduated from Multnomah University with a Masters in Counseling. Teresa believes the counseling relationship to be a safe and trusting one that can bring the client change, hope and healing. She wants her clients to feel free to explore any areas of concern in their lives, so she strives to create a non-judgmental and welcoming environment. She sees herself as a guide to help the client attain the growth and change they are seeking. This means she works with the client in the direction the therapy takes and in the goal setting process. She strives to make the client feel valued and empowered to handle the issues they are facing. It is important for the client to understand that counseling is not always easy. Many times it is hard and challenging but the rewards of working through the difficult issues will be worth the effort. She does not adhere to one specific counseling theory. Rather, she uses strength-based, CBT and other approaches that best fit the clients concerns and the goals they want to achieve. Her main area of focus is grief, depression and anxiety. In her spare time, Teresa enjoys exploring the world with her camera, hanging out with family and friends and watching good movies.
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Nancy Johnston, MA, LPC, CDVP
Nancy has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional. Nancy has experience working with kids, teens, and adults. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, childhood trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties.
In therapy with Nancy, you’ll find a thoughtful, safe, down-to-earth space where you can explore what’s been getting in your way…and why. She blends different approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you, but at the heart of her work is a deep interest in how past experiences, emotions, and relationships shape the way we feel and function in the present. Her approach draws mainly from Psychodynamic and Coherence Therapy, which means paying close attention to the deeper emotional layers beneath symptoms. Together, you and Nancy will look at the patterns and beliefs that may have made sense at one point in your life but are now perhaps limiting or painful. When needed, Nancy also brings in tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you manage anxiety, mood, or other specific challenges.
Nancy is particularly passionate about working with survivors of domestic violence. She understands how complex and isolating these dynamics can be and approaches this work with a deep respect for each person’s pace, safety, and autonomy. Whether you’re in the process of leaving, healing from past abuse, or need support with your current experience, Nancy will support you without judgment and with a strong, steady presence.
Nancy’s goal isn’t just to help you “cope” but to help you understand yourself more fully, shift long-standing patterns, and feel more grounded in who you are. Therapy with her is collaborative, curious, and built around what matters most to you.
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Gabriela Leyva, LPC
Gabriela Leyva is a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families across Illinois. With over 16 years of experience, she helps children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Gabriela understands that seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, and she strives to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience. Gabriela has extensive experience working with individuals facing ADHD, PTSD, and grief, supporting them in understanding their emotions and developing practical strategies to improve daily functioning. She also specializes in couples therapy, helping partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate relational challenges. In addition, she is passionate about working with clients struggling with sleep disorders and chronic pain, using tailored interventions to promote long-term well-being. A strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Gabriela has worked with a broad range of populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, those on the autism spectrum, and BIPOC communities. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to support personal growth and self-acceptance. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, Gabriela takes a culturally sensitive approach that honors each client’s background and experiences. Beyond her clinical work, Gabriela enjoys cycling, painting, meditating, and traveling. She believes in the power of creativity and mindfulness to support emotional well-being, both in therapy and everyday life.
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Michelle Joos, LPC
Hi, I’m Michelle Joos, LPC. I’m passionate about helping people of all ages navigate life’s ups and downs with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. I work with children, adolescents, and adults throughout Illinois, offering support for a wide range of mental health challenges.
In my practice, I provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or going through a major life transition, I’m here to help you feel supported and empowered every step of the way. I strive to create a warm, inclusive space where you feel safe, heard, and truly understood.
I have a special interest in working with individuals who are living with ASD, ADHD, PTSD or trauma, and those navigating alcohol and drug use issues.
Outside the therapy room, I love spending time outdoors—traveling, camping, and hiking with my partner and our two dogs. Nature helps me stay grounded, and I encourage my clients to discover self-care practices that align with their own values and interests.
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Michelle Monforton, LPC
Skye ( Michelle) Monforton, LPC, CAADC -Therapist
Skye Monforton, LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she serves patients throughout Michigan, providing compassionate and personalized mental health care. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, depression, or significant life transitions, Skye creates a supportive environment where clients can develop the tools they need to achieve balance and emotional well-being. Skye specializes in neurodiversity, treating ADHD, and PTSD/trauma, offering tailored approaches to address the unique experiences of each individual. She understands the complexities of neurodiversity and addiction, providing a compassionate space for clients to explore their struggles without judgment. Her expertise in trauma-informed care helps individuals process past experiences and develop coping strategies to move forward with strength and clarity. Additionally, she offers holistic counseling, integrating mindfulness and wellness practices to support overall mental and physical health. In addition to her specialties, Skye is passionate about supporting individuals facing later life transitions, reproductive challenges, and medical conditions that impact mental health. She provides a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and those with head injuries, helping them navigate their unique mental health journeys. Her interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, all tailored to meet the specific needs of her clients. Skye also offers gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations and medical procedure evaluations, ensuring comprehensive care for those seeking support in these areas. With a background in individual, couples, family, and group therapy, she takes a collaborative approach to treatment, empowering clients to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace their authentic selves. She recognizes that healing is not a linear process and works closely with each person to cultivate self-awareness and resilience. Outside of her practice, Skye finds joy in dog rescue, DIY projects, cooking, gardening, and immersing herself in theatre and music. She is also deeply committed to volunteering, reflecting her dedication to fostering community and connection.
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Jamie Boivin, LPC
Jamie Boivin, LPC, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, serving children, adolescents, and families across Michigan. She specializes in helping young individuals navigate challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and behavioral concerns. With a compassionate and engaging approach, Jamie creates a safe and supportive environment where children and teens can express themselves, build resilience, and develop essential coping skills. She collaborates closely with parents to ensure a holistic approach to treatment, empowering families with strategies to support their child’s emotional and behavioral growth. Jamie is particularly passionate about working with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, as well as those facing school avoidance and difficulties with social interactions. She understands the unique challenges that come with neurodevelopmental differences and strives to create individualized interventions that promote confidence, self-regulation, and positive peer relationships. Her work with children in foster care and those with developmental disabilities highlights her commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in their journey toward emotional well-being. Utilizing evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and parenting skills training, Jamie helps young clients manage stress, regulate emotions, and develop healthier thought patterns. She also integrates creative modalities such as music, songwriting, and art into her therapy sessions, making the process both therapeutic and engaging. Whether through play, artistic expression, or structured therapy, Jamie ensures that children feel heard and supported as they work toward healing. Outside of her practice, Jamie enjoys songwriting, playing acoustic guitar, hiking, kayaking, and scrapbooking. She finds peace in visiting the beach and immersing herself in music, hobbies that reflect her deep appreciation for creativity and nature—elements she often incorporates into her therapeutic work.
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Nicole Shepherd, MA, LPC/MHSP
Nicole Shepherd is a licensed professional counselor who works to cultivate a warm and goal focused relationship with her clients. Nicole has been working as a therapist in a variety of residential and outpatient settings since 2012, serving those who have struggled with severe and persistent mental health needs. Nicole has a passion for working with those 13 and older who struggle with school and work stress, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, autistic adults who have struggled to acclimate to the challenges and stressors that come with adulthood, and those who have a history of spiritual abuse. Nicole utilizes a trauma informed approach and has advanced training in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR.
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Joelle McCormick, MSW, LCSW
Hello! I hold a master’s degree in social work and a BA in Psychology with a minor in Human and Family Development. I have worked as a therapist for over 20 years. My focus on family work began by providing home-based services to parents in both New Mexico and Oregon, respectively. After that, I worked for the Yamhill County’s Family and Youth Department in OR. There, I was trained in Parent-Child Interaction Training which targets children 0-7 years old. In private practice and then at Western Psychological Counseling Services, now Lifestance, I have continued to work with children, teens and adults individually and through family work. I have specialized training and expertise working with people who have survived sexual abuse and in the clarification process related thereto. In the past four years, I have become an ADHD specialist and now my work is mostly focused on that population. My current passion is providing parent education groups on ADHD and working with children, teens and adults with ADHD.
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Christen Leonard, MA, BCBA
Christen obtained her Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University and her Master certificate of Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue University. Christen is a BoardCertified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in the state of Oregon. Christen has 15 years of experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education and five years’ experience working with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Outside of work Christen is a self-proclaimed book worm who also loves everything outdoors that the Great Northwest has to offer.
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Andrew Buchholz, DO MPH FAPA
Dr. Andrew Buchholz, MPH FAPA, helps individuals in Virginia navigate mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, he works with adults, teens, and seniors, offering medication management and individual therapy tailored to each person’s unique story and clinical needs. With expertise in treating complex conditions, Dr. Buchholz brings a thoughtful, integrative approach to care for patients across diverse backgrounds, including military veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and first responders. Dr. Buchholz has a particular passion for working with patients facing the intersection of mental and physical health. He specializes in complex psychopharmacology and is deeply experienced in treating psychiatric concerns that overlap with chronic medical illnesses. This includes individuals dealing with persistent insomnia, health-related anxiety, and the psychological effects of serious or long-term medical conditions. His clinical practice also includes gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations, reflecting his commitment to inclusive and affirming mental health care. In addition to supporting those managing co-occurring health issues, Dr. Buchholz has extensive experience treating ADHD, depression, and substance use disorders. Whether helping someone stabilize their mood, reduce the impact of intrusive thoughts, or build coping strategies around recovery, he focuses on practical, collaborative treatment plans grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and evidence-based medicine. Patients benefit from his deep understanding of the mind-body connection and his dedication to improving long-term wellness. Outside the office, Dr. Buchholz blends clinical expertise with a personal passion for the arts, history, and the outdoors. He draws inspiration from early 20th-century art and is an avid hiker with a goal of visiting every major U.S. national park.
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Jessica Gilliland, LSW
Jessica Gilliland, LSW, is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families navigating life’s challenges. Serving patients across Ohio through LifeStance Health, Jessica works with adolescents, teens, and adults, offering a safe and welcoming space to explore emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether addressing the effects of anxiety, managing symptoms of ADHD, or supporting survivors of trauma, Jessica partners with each client to foster meaningful, lasting change.
Jessica’s clinical focus centers on treating ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma—conditions that often disrupt daily life and relationships but are highly responsive to thoughtful, individualized care. She uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage symptoms, identify unhelpful thought patterns, and regain a sense of control. Jessica believes in meeting each client where they are, tailoring her therapeutic approach to fit their personal experiences and goals while offering steady, supportive guidance throughout the healing process.
A dedicated advocate for neurodivergent individuals and underserved populations, Jessica has a particular passion for working with clients from the adoption and foster care community, as well as those on the Autism spectrum. She values creating inclusive, affirming environments where every person feels understood and empowered. Jessica also offers faith-based counseling for those seeking to integrate their spiritual beliefs into therapy, ensuring that care reflects the full depth of each client’s identity. Her services include individual, couples, family, and group therapy, allowing for a flexible, holistic approach to care.
Outside of her professional work, Jessica enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, shopping, and relaxing at the beach. She’s especially passionate about advocating for neurodiversity and raising awareness about the unique needs and strengths within the neurodivergent community.
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Candice Fiorini, MS, LISW-CP
Have you ever felt as if everything in your life was working against you? Sometimes it can feel like your job, home-life, family, and friends all seem to be at odds. I will help you explore all aspects of your life to determine the best course for moving forward in a positive direction. Do you feel like you spend all of your energy trying to please others, at your own expense? If you are a person who gives your all to every aspect of your life, at the expense of your own well-being, depression and anxiety can be common feelings. Together, we can set boundaries, practice being assertive, and learn new self-care techniques. Do you feel as if you are carrying the weight of past trauma, and that the effects of that trauma reveal themselves when you least expect it? Many of us are taught to simply “get over” things that have happened in the past. Without properly processing trauma, sometimes the effects remain long after the original trauma has occurred. Together we can examine what happened, it’s effects on your history and daily life, and how to fully process the incident(s) so you can truly move forward. I specialize in helping clients with: Addiction Anxiety Depression Trauma I am an empathetic therapist who enjoys seeing people become their best selves. I have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns including: trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I also have experience working with children from ages four and up. Past clients have described me as warm and easy to talk to. My approach as a therapist is to hear your struggles in an open and non-judgmental environment, and to work alongside you to alleviate issues in your life.
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Matthew Kamery, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Matthew Kamery is a compassionate and skilled behavior therapist at LifeStance Health, serving families and young children across Oregon. With a focus on early intervention, Matthew supports children ages 0–10 in developing critical life and social-emotional skills during their most formative years. He works closely with families to understand each child’s unique strengths and challenges, helping to create meaningful behavioral change and positive outcomes. Matthew specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, particularly for children experiencing behavioral issues and those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. He is passionate about creating individualized treatment plans that are evidence-based, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that all children can grow and thrive with the right support. Through structured strategies and consistent reinforcement, Matthew empowers both children and caregivers to build confidence and connection. His work emphasizes early intervention, a critical approach in maximizing long-term success for children facing developmental or behavioral concerns. Matthew is particularly experienced in working with children on the autism spectrum, guiding families through practical tools and therapeutic approaches that promote communication, emotional regulation, and adaptive behavior. Outside of his clinical practice, Matthew enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including biking, hiking, running, and weightlifting. He also has a love for plants and finds joy in nurturing growth, both in his garden and in the young lives he supports through therapy.
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Eugene Carroccia, Psy.D.
Dr. Gene Carroccia is an experienced and compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2000. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware and Doctoral Degree from the Illinois School of Progressional Psychology, Chicago. He provides individualized psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults who experience a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including depressive and anxiety disorders, difficulties with life stressors, grief, trauma, PTSD, child and teen behavioral difficulties, and has a specialized focus on ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Carroccia works collaboratively with clients utilizing an integrated treatment approach that uses evidence-based interventions, including psychoeducation, skill-building, solution-focused techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). For child and teen concerns, he incorporates systemic work with families, as well as behavioral management strategies for those with ADHD and behavioral challenges. Dr. Carroccia brings decades of experience with an active, warm, and supportive therapeutic style. His goal is to help clients better understand their experiences, address their challenges, and move toward positive change with growth and clarity. He is the author of two books on children and adolescents with ADHD. For fun, he enjoys art, reading, movies, concerts, and traveling.
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Kelly Norton, LCSW, CADC
Kelly Norton, LCSW, CADC, supports children, adolescents, and adults across Illinois who are ready to create meaningful change in their lives. Through individual and group therapy at LifeStance Health, she helps clients navigate emotional challenges, build coping skills, and overcome obstacles that interfere with personal growth and well-being. Her approach is collaborative and direct, offering both support and strategies to help people move forward with clarity and confidence. Kelly specializes in treating anxiety, substance use concerns, and trauma-related disorders. She provides a structured yet empathetic environment where individuals can examine thought patterns, shift behaviors, and manage emotional distress. With advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she tailors each session to meet the client’s needs, whether managing day-to-day stressors or unpacking deeper-rooted issues. She also offers couples and family therapy, helping loved ones strengthen their communication and resilience. Kelly is particularly passionate about working with clients navigating addiction, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. With extensive experience supporting individuals in recovery and those reentering their communities after legal system involvement, she brings insight, compassion, and evidence-based tools to support long-term change. Her work with trauma survivors integrates EMDR and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients reclaim a sense of safety, identity, and self-worth. She works with diverse populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and members of the LGBTQ+ and veteran communities. Her inclusive practice emphasizes advocacy and accessibility, shaped in part by personal experience advocating for her youngest daughter, who is on the autism spectrum. When she’s not in the therapy room, Kelly enjoys watching Green Bay Packers football, competing in long-distance races, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. She’s equally comfortable discussing mental health strategies or fantasy football rankings.
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Anagha Phadkule, LPC
Anagha Phadkule, LPC, supports individuals and families across Oregon in navigating life’s challenges with compassion, clinical skill, and cultural sensitivity. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she offers individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, and intensive outpatient services to adolescents, adults, and seniors. Anagha works with clients ages 15 and up, helping them find clarity and direction through evidence-based treatments tailored to their unique needs and experiences. Using a collaborative and client-centered approach, Anagha specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex life transitions. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop emotional resilience and lasting coping strategies. Her therapeutic style is both warm and structured, helping clients feel supported while staying focused on meaningful change. Anagha is especially attuned to the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and strives to create an affirming, inclusive space for growth and healing. Anagha brings a strong focus to working with immigrants who are adjusting to life in a new country. With firsthand knowledge of the emotional toll of cultural shifts and resettlement stress, she helps clients explore identity, belonging, and adaptation with deep empathy. She also provides specialized care for those experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, reproductive challenges, and midlife transitions—offering guidance through some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments. Outside of her clinical work, Anagha enjoys gardening, reading, painting, and spending quality time with children and her local community. These interests reflect her appreciation for creativity, growth, and connection—values she brings into her therapeutic practice. Anagha proudly serves clients throughout Oregon through LifeStance Health. Book Online to begin your journey toward emotional wellness and meaningful change.
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Lindsay Brooks, MS, LPC, ABS
Lindsay Brooks, LPC, ABS, provides affirming, evidence-based therapy for teens, adults, and seniors across Pennsylvania through LifeStance Health. With a warm and collaborative approach, she supports individuals and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, and relationship concerns. Lindsay fosters a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore emotions, improve communication, and develop healthier patterns in both personal and relational contexts. She offers individual and couples therapy tailored to the unique needs of each client. Lindsay is especially passionate about issues related to sexuality, reproductive health, and identity. As a certified sexologist with the American Board of Sexologists and a PhD candidate in human sexuality, she brings specialized knowledge to her work with clients experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, gender identity concerns, and reproductive challenges. Whether guiding individuals through intimacy struggles, supporting gender-affirmative journeys, or helping partners reconnect, Lindsay integrates clinical expertise with deep empathy and respect for the full spectrum of human experience. Her practice is inclusive and trauma-informed, welcoming clients from LGBTQ+ communities and those with neurodivergent identities, including individuals on the autism spectrum. She offers an integrative blend of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Couples/Marital Counseling. Lindsay also conducts gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations and supports clients navigating non-traditional relationship structures and sexual expressions. Outside of her clinical work, Lindsay is passionate about fitness, hiking, and spending quality time with her children. She enjoys board and video games, reading, traveling, and unwinding with a good movie.
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Thomas Pankau, PHD
Thomas Pankau helps adults and older adolescents in Oregon navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and purpose. He offers a thoughtful, evidence-based approach for individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, grief, or post-traumatic stress. Through both individual and group therapy, Thomas creates a space where clients feel seen and supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change. With a clinical focus on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and trauma, Thomas integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques. He collaborates closely with clients to help them identify unhelpful patterns, build coping tools, and reconnect with their core values. His calm, grounded presence helps clients feel safe exploring difficult thoughts and emotions while working at a pace that supports sustainable progress. Thomas is particularly passionate about helping individuals recover from trauma, including those with PTSD or histories of chronic stress. His work is trauma-informed and designed to promote nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and personal empowerment. Whether someone is healing from a single event or years of cumulative experiences, Thomas offers guidance rooted in compassion, clinical knowledge, and trust in each person’s capacity for growth. He also has experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, military and veteran populations, and those within the LGBTQ+ community. In every therapeutic relationship, he aims to foster inclusivity, authenticity, and a deep sense of human connection. Additional areas of support include men’s issues and navigating complex grief. Outside of his clinical work, Thomas enjoys traveling, playing guitar, reading about American history, and spending time with his dogs. These personal passions reflect his belief in balance and the importance of maintaining joy and curiosity in life.
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Ian Christensen, LCSW
Ian Christensen, LSW, helps patients in Illinois navigate life’s challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and a focus on long-term well-being. He provides individual therapy to adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, working to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel empowered to explore their concerns and build meaningful change. Whether someone is facing depression, anxiety, or complex life transitions, Ian’s approach is centered on fostering resilience and developing strategies that improve daily functioning.
Ian brings particular expertise in supporting individuals dealing with substance use concerns, trauma and PTSD, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. His work is guided by the belief that every person’s story matters and that therapy can be a transformative space for growth and healing. By tailoring his interventions to each patient’s needs, Ian helps clients strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move toward healthier, more balanced lives. He is especially passionate about supporting patients managing alcohol and drug use issues. Ian understands the deep impact substance use can have on individuals and families and approaches this work with both clinical expertise and genuine empathy. Using motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies, he helps patients find pathways to recovery, restore self-confidence, and reclaim control over their lives.
Ian also works closely with diverse populations, including individuals on the autism spectrum, military members and veterans, and those experiencing major life shifts. His therapeutic style draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and person-centered approaches, while always keeping the individual’s unique goals at the forefront. Patients benefit from both his structured clinical methods and his ability to listen deeply and validate their experiences. Outside of his clinical work, Ian enjoys music, sports, animals, travel, history, and time spent in nature.
Check out Ian’s thoughts on managing stress and anxiety during the holidays: https://lifestance.com/blog/anxiety-stress-management-cbt-mindfulness/
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Abigail Munoz, LMFT
Abi Muñoz is a Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2022. Abi enjoys working with all age ranges and sees individuals, families, and couples. Abi approaches therapy from a non-judgmental and authentic stance. She understands the value of providing a brave space where clients feel safe and can be vulnerable. Abi has worked in high level substance abuse, seeing diverse mental health disorders, and working with adoptees and their families. She has also provided anger management and parenting education. As a Military Veteran herself, she welcomes all Military and Veteran individuals, couples, and families. Abi is working toward becoming a specialist in cultic studies and aims to see clients who have left their religion or are in faith crisis. She can provide faith-based therapy, if desired, and respects all belief systems. Her approach includes various elements of systemic theories primarily using Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Solution Focused Therapy. In her free time, Abi is a cinephile, book worm, and nature lover. She enjoys camping, fishing, riding snowmobiles, and spending quality time with her family.
Abi Muñoz is fully licensed in New Hampshire and provides services with supervision in Minnesota.
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Eva Tukuafu, LCSW
Eva Tukuafu provides compassionate and evidence-based support to adults and seniors across Utah who are navigating complex mental health challenges. She helps clients manage anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and other emotional or behavioral concerns, empowering them to develop coping strategies and build resilience for lasting well-being. Her work is tailored to each person’s unique needs, ensuring a safe and supportive space for growth and healing. Eva is especially passionate about supporting individuals with chronic, rare or degenerative illnesses and their family members and caregivers. Eva also has specialized training in the psychological impacts of neurological disorders on individuals and their loved ones from childhood Tourette Syndrome or muscular dystrophy to ALS, Huntington’s Disease and dementia. She understands the unique challenges these conditions present in daily life, relationships, and self-esteem. Working from an ACT framework she combines behavioral interventions with mindfulness, CBT, and DBT techniques, helping clients gain control over symptoms, reduce stress, and enhance quality of life. She also addresses a broad range of mental health needs including sleep disorders, reproductive and post-partum concerns, pain management, and somatoform disorders. Eva works with diverse populations, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, military personnel, and those with head injuries or on the autism spectrum. Her approach is holistic, integrating mind-body awareness and emphasizing that mental and physical health are deeply interconnected. Outside of her clinical practice, Eva enjoys reading and writing poetry, swimming, boating, and fishing, finding peace and balance by the water with her family.
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Taylor Herbord, LCSW
Taylor Herbord, LSW, is a compassionate Social Worker at LifeStance Health, serving individuals and families throughout Illinois. She provides therapy for teens, adults, and seniors, helping them navigate life’s challenges with empathy, insight, and evidence-based care. Taylor strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience as they work toward lasting change. Taylor supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, tailoring her approach to meet each person’s unique needs. Using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies, she helps clients gain greater emotional awareness and develop tools for balance and well-being. Her work also includes supporting couples and families through periods of transition, conflict, and recovery. Taylor is especially passionate about working with individuals who have been recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals. She provides specialized care during this critical period of transition, helping clients maintain stability, reconnect with their support systems, and develop structured, empowering plans for recovery. Her approach combines clinical understanding with compassion, ensuring that clients feel seen, validated, and supported as they rebuild confidence and independence. In addition to her clinical expertise, Taylor has experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals living with head injuries, and those managing co-occurring mental health and medical conditions. Her goal is to help each client find meaning, hope, and strength through personalized, integrative treatment. Outside of her clinical work, Taylor enjoys painting, hiking, running, cooking, and spending time with her dogs.
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Stacey Gill, MSW, LCSW
Stacey Gill is a licensed clinical social worker and received her Master’s in Social Work from Widener University in 2005. She is a Clinical Supervisor for the practice and sees children, adolescents, adults and families. Stacey has over 300 hours of study in yoga and meditation that is incorporated into her therapy practice. She is a trauma informed therapist, utilizing the mind/body connection to treat those with trauma histories. Stacey uses a mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy approach for those with depression and anxiety issues. She also has experience working with addiction issues and their families.
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Ara Lambert, PsyD
Dr. Ara Lambert, PsyD, creates an individual experience for each client. Her overall goal is for clients to feel heard, seen, and know they have support. She is flexible, easygoing, straightforward, and enjoys utilizing humor to help process the hard stuff. Dr. Lambert earned an undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a PsyD in clinical psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She’s worked as a licensed clinical psychologist at various health systems serving clients in both individual and group settings. In therapy, Dr. Lambert integrates many modalities to help clients accomplish their goals. Techniques may include CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, trauma processing, art therapy, and play therapy. She treats people of all ages with substance abuse, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. Dr. Lambert is also a trained/certified shamanic practitioner and enjoys exploring what role spirituality and energy has in healing the mind and body.
Dr. Lambert has been a guest speaker on our podcast and has contributed to several articles. You can see them all here: https://lifestance.com/podcasts/womens-mental-health-navigating-challenges-breaking-barriers/
https://lifestance.com/podcasts/shamanism/
https://lifestance.com/podcasts/cultivating-gratitude/
https://lifestance.com/blog/family-estrangement-over-politics-therapist-advice/
https://lifestance.com/blog/relationship-attachment-styles/
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Jillian Bace, MSW, LCSW
Jillian Bace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2011. Jillian earned her Bachelors of Science in Clinical Psychology with a concentration on childhood disorders from the University of California, San Diego and her Masters of Clinical Social Work at the University of Central Florida. She is also a Certified Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor through the University of California, San Diego.
Jillian has worked with a variety of populations, most extensively children and adolescents as well as addictions. With specialized training in Child Parent Relationship Therapy and Play Therapy, Jillian has been able to assist in strengthening child-parent attachments and help families heal from traumatic experiences. Jillian’s current area of focus utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy to assist in developing thought reframing techniques and further develop insight. She works to enrich the lives of her patients to help them reach their potential for happiness, personal growth, and healing.
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Rachael Polokoff, PhD
Many of us feel overwhelmed with demands of work, health issues, family life, financial pressures and ask- “Where is the space for self-care?” Maladaptive coping skills (addictive behaviors, substance use issues, avoidance of activities) can easily take the place of healthy self-care techniques. However, there is a healthier path to walk down, which I can help you to master. I have spent my career helping teenagers and adults cope with difficult behavior patterns, and I can attest that once the source is uncovered, these behaviors can be changed to more accurately reflect your authentic self (artistic, creative, social, etc). I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to treat mood disorders, addictive behaviors and codependency.
I am also well versed in treating chronic pain and health issues. I work in individual and group treatment modalities. am certified in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion (MSC) and versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). As a creative in the Los Angeles community, I also use poetry and music to encourage more mindful participation in the world around us. As a psychologist, I can provide cognitive, psychological and personality testing to help differentiate between conditions that have similar symptoms but different treatments.
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Jessica Leonard, PhD
Dr. Jes Leonard is a psychologist who has been practicing since 2016. She currently serves as the Training Director for the post-doc and practicum training program at Lifestance NH and as the Regional Clinical Assessment Director for Lifestance NH/ME. She graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral degree in counseling psychology and Ithaca College with a masters of science degree with a concentration in sport psychology. Dr. Leonard believes in the resilience of all humans and has a client-centered approach in assisting clients live a more purposeful and meaningful life and providing tools to manage life stressors. She is trained as a generalist psychologist and specializes in treating trauma, including childhood, sexual, combat, and complex trauma. Dr. Leonard is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). She also specializes in group therapy intervention and believes that groups can provide a great source of social interaction, support, and hope while also providing a safe environment in which to learn. Dr. Leonard also provides required Bariatric pre-surgical psychological assessment for local Bariatric Surgery Programs. Dr. Leonard enjoys spending time with family and has been actively involved in New Hampshire Psychological Association and assisting newly trained psychologists getting licensed in the state.
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Melissa Cobbs, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS
Melissa holds a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. Melissa is a highly qualified Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor. Melissa works with teens, adults, and couples. Melissa works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, perfectionism, overcontrol, self-esteem, and college transitions.
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Christopher Fraczek, PsyD
Dr. Christopher Fraczek is a Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2001. He graduated from Alliant International University, Los Angeles with a degree in Clinical Psychology. Christopher believes in an interpersonal and systemic approach to care. His main areas of focus are individual therapy for children and adolescents to address problems defined by the child/adolescent, family members or the referring agencies. He also provides individual therapy with adults for mood/affect disorders and psycho-physiological disorders. Dr. Fraczek does conduct couples or family therapy, but can refer to other providers who specialize in these areas to perform those services as an adjunct to individual therapy.
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Rebecca Reiss, MA, LMHC
Becca is a licensed mental health counselor in the states of Oregon & Washington. She holds a master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lewis & Clark College and a BA from Grinnell College. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in community mental health, school, and hospital settings. Becca’s approach to counseling is integrative. She uses elements of Psychodynamic, Internal family systems, Narrative, as well as CBT, DBT, ACT & Somatic therapies to help people identify unconscious forces and patterns and make them conscious. Becca also enjoys exploring- especially outside.
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Mindy Perry, MSW, LICSW
Mindy Perry is a licensed clinical social worker who has been in practice since 1998. She has a background in inpatient psychiatric, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient program, and outpatient therapy. Mindy earned her bachelors in psychology from the University of California, Riverside and her master of social work from University of Denver. She has been offering outpatient psychotherapy since 2011 to adult individuals, couples and groups. Mindy comes from a position of partnering with the individual or couple to live according to their own values. When a person connects with their values, it provides clarity in decision-making and behavior. She helps individuals come to a place of acceptance and mindful awareness in their own lives, focusing on what they can control. Mindy specializes in boundaries and communication in relationship issues. A couple of Mindy’s specialties include people in life transitions (such as young adults or parents with children who are becoming independent), ADHD, and couples (Mindy has been trained through Level 3 of the Gottman Method). In her spare time, Mindy enjoys traveling, hiking, spending time with family, and cooking. If the sun is shining, you will find Mindy there.
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Sabitha Aligeti, MBBCH, MD
Dr. Sabitha Aligeti is a board-certified psychiatrist, practicing since 2015.
Dr. Aligeti has clinical experience working with adults and veteran populations in inpatient, outpatient, community and multi-disciplinary settings. Dr. Aligeti’s treatment services include: conventional and evidence-based approaches such as pharmacogenetic testing, neurology treatments like TMS, integration mental health care, telepsychiatry, Lifestyle changes. She believes plant based whole food is medicine.
She pursued a Masters in Clinical Investigation, Internship and Residency in Adult Psychiatry from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas after graduating from medical school in India.
Dr. Aligeti is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology.She is fellow/certified with Academy of Integrative Medicine, Institute of functional medicine. Dr. Aligeti is also TransMagnetic Stimulation (TMS) certified. She is currently pursuing additional training in Plant based nutrition with Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s Center for Nutrition Studies.
In her time away from the office, Dr.Aligeti enjoys spending time with her family, meditation, exploring new hobbies, gardening, cooking, reading.
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Joanne Featherston, MSW, LICSW
Joanne provides individual outpatient psychotherapy to adults through the life span, utilizing an integrated approach with a focus on trauma informed interventions. Joanne is an EMDR trained psychotherapist with an advance certification and training in treating PTSD, Complex PTSD and addictions. Her approach is client centered using Poly-vagal and Somatic therapies, EMDR, IFS parts work, Cognitive behavioral interventions, Mindfulness-based and Meditation strategies, DBT strategies, Narrative therapy, Motivational interviewing, and expressive arts. In addition to being a trauma specialist she has expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss, and chronic health conditions. Joanne believes in the concept of post-traumatic growth and finding the strength within oneself to heal. She has an openness and an ability to walk the path of healing with others, helping them find their footing as they balance life’s challenges.
Joanne received her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Bridgewater State University and master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Rhode Island College. Her work and training experiences have included community outreach and prevention programming, child and family mental health services, cognitive counseling for traumatic brain injured patients, adult mental health services, substance/alcohol use disorders and addiction treatment. In addition to her clinical practice, Joanne is a member of the Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School teaching community where she instructs medical students in areas of professionalism, empathetic patient-centered care, and screenings for mental health concerns. Joanne is a recipient of the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award for her years as a teaching associate for the medical school’s Doctoring program. This teaching experience has added to the holistic approach of her clinical practice; assisting people in bridging the gap between physical and psychological concerns in order to promote overall wellness and healing.
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Denise Barnard, MD
Dr Denise Barnard is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. She has been successfully practicing in the Central Florida Area for over 30 years, proudly serving patients from the ages of 4 years old to 60. Dr Barnard graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She believes in a team treatment approach with focus on illnesses such as ADD, ADHD, mood disorders and anxiety, just to name a few. On her spare time Denise Barnard enjoys travelling, gardening and volunteering.
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Sybil Mouzon, MD
Dr. Mouzon is a New York State licensed psychiatrist, certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She earned her medical degree at New York University School of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Prior to joining our staff, she was the Associate Medical Director of the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Department at Montefiore Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Mouzon treats a broad range of psychiatric disorders, with a special interest in integrative psychiatry and disorders of mood and anxiety. She currently serves as the Regional Medical Director for the New York branch of LifeStance Health.
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Joseph Fondriest, MD
Dr. Joseph Fondriest completed his psychiatry residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General / Summa Health where he served as chief resident and psychiatry representative for resident staff council. He received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, and his bachelor’s degree and computer science minor from Miami University. He specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and personality disorders. He places a heavy emphasis on listening closely to patients. He utilizes a team-based approach to mental healthcare, working alongside patients and their therapists. He treats adults of age 18-64.
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Joanne Royer, MS, LMFT
My treatment philosophy with my clients comes from the belief that we are all on a mental wellness journey at different junctures along the way. That being said, what a gift it is to come into a space that is just your own, having a place to hear yourself talk through the thoughts in your head with someone on the other side who is outside of your life circle, where you can be seen and heard and come into it just as you are.
I create that space where you and I can have a conversation that is supportive, and action-oriented, where intentions can be set to include a dose of accountability and at times a gentle kick in the pants to move things forward.
After graduating from a Liberal Arts University with a MA degree in Psychology, in 1991 I became licensed in California as a Marriage, Family Child Therapist, holding subsequent licenses in the states of OR and WA. In 2000 I was awarded a Doctorate Degree in Child Clinical Psychology with post-graduate training in Psychological and Psychoeducation Testing. Professionally I have worked directly within Residential Treatment and Inpatient facilities for children and adolescents during the first decade of my career. In the second decade of my career, I provided Clinical Leadership to non-profit mental health teams. During these past 7 years, I moved into the field of Coaching, receiving training and certification from the International Coaching Federation as a Professional Certified Coach.
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Tiffany Hinkle, MSW, LPCC-S
Tiffany Hinkle holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in clinical pastoral counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. She has worked in the mental health field for 13+ years. She previously served as clinical supervisor for a community mental health and addiction services provider, working with adolescents. She has past training in ACRA, which is an evidence-based model of counseling that is strengths-based and emphasizes encouragement. Her areas of specialty include addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting issues and spiritual concerns, as well as ADHD screenings.
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Lesley Caldwell, MA, LPC
Family and friends say I am one of those lucky people who has always known what she wanted to do. My relationship with several outstanding counselors in high school reinforced my decision to enter the counseling profession. I have now worked in the counseling field for over two decades, where the most important part of my work continues to be the therapeutic relationship: I love connecting with clients. Witnessing joys, struggles, and healing is a privilege. I feel truly blessed to do this work. With a strong belief that people need different things from therapy at different points in their lives, my clinical approach varies. I practice Solution Focused/Brief therapy, talk therapy, as well as trauma-focused approaches. I meet with some clients a handful of times and have long-term relationships with others. I have a clinical background in crisis intervention, trauma, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, domestic violence, chronic pain, chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, and more. I am trained in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR Therapy, so I can also help with any traumas that may be impacting your everyday life. I received my Masters of Arts in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1999, while simultaneously working as a volunteer counselor at the Crisis Center, Inc. I was ultimately hired as an employee by this non-profit agency and this work provided a strong background working with trauma survivors. I also found training volunteer counselors very rewarding. My life’s journey led me to Austin in 2002, where I continued to work in the counseling profession at Travis County Counseling and Education Services.
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Robin Fleming, MA, LCPC
Robin looks forward to collaborating with clients to increase their understanding of themselves and the challenges they may be facing. Robin uses a variety of approaches, customized to the needs of her clients. Robin operates on the premise that people thrive when treated with dignity and respect. By providing an environment of acceptance and non-judgment, Robin supports clients as they identify and utilize their strengths, values, and abilities to overcome obstacles and live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Robin especially enjoys helping clients challenge old beliefs and behaviors and incorporate new ways of thinking to foster long-term improvements in their overall quality of life. Robin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a Master’s degree from Adler University in Counseling and Organizational Psychology. Robin has worked in a number of community mental health settings with variety of populations. Robin particularly enjoys working with adults, whether it be managing day-to-day issues or navigating difficult life transitions.
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Darlene Chatman, M.Ed, LPC
Are you anxious, depressed or struggling with the loss of a loved one? If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, a life transition like divorce or grief and loss, or psychological or sexual trauma; it is possible to heal and learn healthy ways of coping. Through the therapy process, I will help you gain insight, reclaim personal power, learn to remain safe and strengthen your self-esteem and self-worth. Do you feel safe in your relationship? Are you being hurt? Did you know that nearly half of all women in the United States have experienced at least one form of psychological aggression by an intimate partner? Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone, and in all settings, regardless of gender, class, socioeconomic status, religion, ethnicity, race or cultural groups. If you are experiencing IPV or have in the past, know that you can heal, you can build back a sense of self-worth, and you are a survivor. Are you having difficulty making decisions and often doubt yourself? Do you need approval from others to gain your self-worth? Are you afraid of being abandoned or alone? Do you lack trust in yourself and have poor self-esteem? Codependency is a learned behavior, but the good news is that it can be unlearned. I help you explore the roots of your behavior and learn to balance your needs with those of others.
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Monica Durham, PsyD
Monica Durham, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist in Texas who specializes in therapy with adults and neuropsychological/psychological assessment of both children and adults. In terms of therapy, Dr. Durham has considerable experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, adjustment issues, and eating disorders. Her approach is casual and patient-centered. She is trained in multiple therapy approaches and tailors her therapy to the needs of each individual. Dr. Durham also specializes in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of both children and adults with a wide range of medical and neurobehavioral concerns.
Types of evaluations including ADHD, learning disabilities, speech/language impairment, autism spectrum disorders, dementia, personality, behavioral and emotional concerns, and bariatric surgery. She is a strong advocate for all patients but is especially committed to making sure children get the services they need within school systems. Getting services through schools can be challenging at times so Dr. Durham is happy to attend special education planning meetings and/or work with parents and schools to make sure children get the services they are entitled to by law. Monica earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in neuropsychological/psychological testing from William James College in 2013.
Her internship was at a state hospital in Massachusetts and her post-doctoral fellowship was with a private neuropsychological assessment practice. She also has a Masters in Business Administration and has extensive experience working in the business world. Her work history includes working in community mental health, running her own private practice, working for the Boston Veterans Administration, working at an eating disorders clinic, providing services to nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and teletherapy.
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MK Clarkin, MSW, LCSW
MK Clarkin, MSW, LCSW, QMHP is the Executive Clinical Director of Psychotherapy Services at LifeStance Health, where she supports thousands of therapists and clinical directors across 12 states. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Mental Health Professional, MK specializes…
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Paula Ignizio, MA, LPCC-S
Paula S. Ignizio is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC-S) and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor (LICDC) who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from Walden University with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling.
Paula believes in honoring the whole person while helping the individual to be able to communicate their wants and needs while understanding their thoughts and feelings. Paula works collaboratively with the individual and enjoys being a part of her client’s journey of healing and understanding. Her main areas of focus include life transitions, OCD, LGBTQ+, trauma, and grief work, using ACT, CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
In her spare time, Paula enjoys reading, traveling, and a good cup of tea.
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Adrian Sago, MS, LPC
Ms. Sago is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Georgia. Ms. Sago services both adults and children in individual and family therapy. Ms. Sago attended Paine College in Augusta, GA where she received her Bachelor’s of Art Degree in Psychology. She then continued her collegiate career and attended Alabama A & M University in Normal, AL, where she earned her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology. Throughout Ms. Sago’s academic articulation of education, she had the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in a variety of group setting counseling areas related to AAA meetings, DBT classes and DUI classes.
Ms. Sago has a solid background in treating symptoms related to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, low self-esteem and lack of concentration. Ms. Sago is well versed in theoretical approaches that included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. In sessions, Ms. Sago implements therapeutic methods such as meditation, mindfulness, grounding and reframing techniques to manage stress and anxiety. Ms. Sago is competent with her educational background and counseling experience to use theories and techniques to address the client’s problematic issues in life that range from grief of a person or expectation to severe symptoms of mood changes or depression.
Among professional accolades, Ms. Sago takes great joy in being a compassionate, humble and highly motivated individual. Ms. Sago believes in personalizing each session to meet the client where they are with nonjudgmental guidance to help each client cope with life challenges. Ms. Sago’s goal involves a holistic approach with counseling that challenges clients to examine physical, mental and spiritual attributes of life to promote a healthy and healed version of oneself. If given the opportunity, Ms. Sago is willing to support and encourage you along this process of overall wellness in mental health.
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David Galbraith, MSW, LCSW ADHD-CCSP.
David considers himself a generalist, working with adults who struggle with the many different challenges we face in our lives. Through training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, grief counseling and a certification in Adult ADHD David takes an approach of curiosity to discover with you what challenges you’re facing, discovering/reaffirming your strengths and supports, and providing tools to better manage emotional and other struggles. David earned his master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 and has experience working in substance abuse, child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, a mental health crisis center, and adult therapy. David currently facilitates Adult ADHD group(s) to support others learning and better manage inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and very often negative self-talk associated with ADHD. He knows that some people need space and objective reflection to help find what they need to feel unstuck, and others need more specific tools and coping skills to better manage the barriers in their life and David utilizes both to best support your needs.
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Aimee McWilliams, PsyD
Dr. Aimee McWilliams has been working with children, adolescents, and adults for over 10 years, providing outpatient therapy and psychological testing. She specifically enjoys working with adolescents and adult with chronic and acute medical conditions, assisting them in adjusting to diagnosis, treatment, longterm effects, as well as prognosis and medical decision-making. Dr McWilliams utilizes a relationship-based approach with her patients, using such modalities as Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Based, and Solution-Focused therapies. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. McWilliams serves as a Regional Clinical Director, providing clinical support, training, and guidance to therapists in over 15 national LifeStance Health outpatient offices.
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Ariel Mintz, MD
Dr. Ariel Mintz, dual certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, attended medical school at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He trained in General Psychiatry at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic. He previously founded and worked at Kesher Psychiatry, an early adopter of telepsychiatry as well as Refuat Hanefesh, a non-profit formed to engender a Jewish community that is more aware, respectful, and empathetic to people living with mental illness. He has won awards for academic achievement, research looking into factors affecting patient satisfaction, and service to the Jewish community. He has lectured on numerous topics including ethics, childhood mental illness, antipsychotics, mood disorders, delusions, anxiety, bullying, teen dating violence, the relationship between income inequality and mental illness, coping mechanisms, and Alternative Medications. He has authored over 40 articles related to mental illness. Dr. Mintz’s specialty interests include Interventional Psychiatry employing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and/or Esketamine (nasal Ketamine) to address treatment resistant depression. He has additional expertise in Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and peripartum mental health conditions. He works with children, adolescents, and adults.
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Valerie Christian, PhD
Valerie Christian is a licensed Psychologist who earned her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1997. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Scripps Clinic: Division of Mental Health. Dr. Christian has experience in the treatment of childhood abuse and trauma. Having completed a pre-doctoral internship with San Diego Court Child Protective Services’ Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, she is well versed at treating complex and difficult cases. Dr. Christian also has expertise in treating children, adolescents, teens, and adults who suffer from chronic illness. She was the Lead Psychologist on a research study conducted by Sharp Hospital and UCSF on the impact of familial support in the treatment of psychological issues associated with living with diabetes. In addition, Dr. Christian works with individuals suffering with obesity. She helps these patients cope and adjust to the psychological, behavioral, and cognitive changes that occur as they prepare for bariatric surgery, during recovery, and in the months following surgery. Dr. Christian utilizes a variety of treatment modalities tailored to her patients’ individual needs. She creates a safe and supportive atmosphere allowing her patients to learn, grow, and heal.
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Sarah Yanosy, MSW, LCSW-R
Ms. Yanosy is a New York State licensed clinical social worker who has treated individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. She uses a range of approaches, and specializes in trauma-specific treatment, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. Ms. Yanosy completed her MSW at Smith College School for Social Work and received post graduate certifications from Fordham, Columbia, and New York Universities.
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Nicholas Eilbeck, MD
Dr. Eilbeck serves as National Psychiatric Director for LifeStance Health. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and completed his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland, where he was also Chief Fellow. He attended Case Western Reserve University, where he graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. After completing medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, Dr. Eilbeck served as Chief Resident during his adult psychiatry training at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Dr. Eilbeck is a member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association and the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians’ Association. He remains active in medical education, teaching psychiatric residents and fellows. Dr. Eilbeck’s specialty areas of interest include pediatric mood and anxiety disorders, attention-deficit disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
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Blair Brown, PsyD
Dr. Blair Brown is the Executive Clinical Director overseeing Clinical Quality, as well as a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to enhancing patient care through measurement-based care, clinical care pathways, and quality improvement initiatives. She ensures excellence in clinical services by leading a team focused on improving outcomes and advancing best practices.
Dr. Brown earned her doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL, and completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital. There, she received specialized training in play therapy, collaborative problem-solving, dialectical behavioral therapy, crisis management, and applied behavior analysis, while simultaneously completing a fellowship in psychoanalysis. With experience in outpatient, inpatient, school, community, leadership, and camp settings, she brings a comprehensive and dynamic approach to clinical care.
Dr. Brown’s areas of interest include depression, anxiety, women’s issues, LGBTQIA/Kink, parenting challenges, eating disorders (HAES/IE), autism spectrum disorders, divorce, adoption or attachment-related concerns, emotional trauma, and grief/loss. Her treatment approach integrates client-centered care with psychodynamic (interpersonal) therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and family systems strategies to provide individualized and effective support. In addition to therapy, Dr. Brown specializes in psychological assessments, offering insight into personality structures, behavioral patterns, learning difficulties, and intellectual capacities. These assessments guide personalized treatment plans and enhance diagnostic clarity.
Dr. Brown believes that meaningful change begins with trust, empathy, and understanding. She partners with clients to explore their histories, thought patterns, and relationships—balancing humor with depth, validation with challenge—to foster lasting transformation.
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Amber LeFevour, MS, LMFT
Amber LeFevour, LMFT, Site Director, completed her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northern Illinois University. My focus has always been on children and families. My experiences working with foster care and international adoption clients has helped me learn to think on my feet and be flexible with whatever is brought into session. I have also had significant experience working with couples experiencing affairs. I use humor and playfulness to connect with clients, while being practical and down to earth. I also have a growing interest in spirituality, Transpersonal Psychology, and extra sensory experiences. Everyone has a unique story that deserves to be shared and understood. My goal is to help each person find a way to live as their best self.
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Angela Meyer, MS, LPC
I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of treatment success. You deserve a non-judgmental and safe space to explore the changes you want to make. Change is hard! I’m ready to help you, every step of the way. I truly value being trusted by you through this process.
I have experience with many different backgrounds and cultures, having worked in rehabilitation and at facilities such as developmental centers and correctional institutions. I have experience working with children and their families in their homes. My educational background includes a Master’s degree in Psychology, followed by training in Rehabilitation Counseling and Applied Behavior Analysis. I am both a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois.
I’m excited in this season to serve you as you navigate life transitions and address the many challenges faced in adulthood. I’m ready to work with you, whether you want to do work on your own or with your partner. I can’t wait to see your growth. I believe I can support you with making smaller, daily changes in your life or with tackling the bigger boulders in your way!
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Melanie Barrett, MD
Dr. Melanie Barrett received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine following undergraduate studies in Psychology at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, where she served as Chief Resident. She maintains board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Barrett specializes in interventional treatments including Zulresso (brexanolone) for postpartum depression as well as Spravato (esketamine) and ketamine IV therapy for treatment resistant depression. She regularly provides teaching and consultations to medical professionals interested in learning about postpartum depression and Zulresso.
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David Frazee, MA, LPC
I am a native of Oregon living most of my childhood in Central Oregon. I graduated high school in Redmond, Oregon and went into the Navy immediately after. In the service I was a mechanic on aircraft support equipment and after discharge I worked on airplanes earning my FAA Certification as and Airframe and Powerplants Mechanic. I worked as an airplane mechanic for 6 years and left to be a mechanic on golf courses maintaining the mowers and other equipment. It was during this time I decided to get my education. At age 30 I started at the University of Oregon, earning a Bachelor’s degree in General Social Science and then earned a Master of Arts Degree at Bushnell University in Professional Counseling. Coursework began with human development and theory of treatment for mental illness. We also learned about testing and assessment, developing diagnosis and overview of treatment options to help individuals to reach and maintain and optimal mental state. I believe that each person can reach an optimum state of health, mental and physical and that the individual holds the key to that state. Through an eclectic approach of cognitive therapies, it is possible for each individual to find, achieve and live their best life.
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Michelle Sherbon, MA, BCBA
Michelle is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) who is currently serving as the Clinical Director of ABA Services in Oregon. Michelle obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University Northridge with a double major in Psychology and Deaf Studies (ASL Interpreting). Michelle began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) during undergrad and fell in love with ABA. She went on to complete her Masters of Arts in Behavioral Clinical Psychology, at California State University, Northridge. During her masters Michelle completed 1500 hours of practicum ABA experience under Dr. Tara Fahmie. Michelle has worked in the field of ABA for over 10 years and has held many roles during that time. Like most clinicians in the field, Michelle started as a Behavior Technician, and then worked her way to Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, Case Manager, IBU Program Supervisor and now Clinical Director of ABA Services. As the Clinical Director Michelle oversees the ABA services at LifeStance and the use of evidence based interventions.  She strongly feels that ABA is best done as a collaborative approach and therefore focuses on close collaboration with local SLPs (speech therapists), OT (occupational therapist), and school districts in the area. In addition, Michelle knows that good quality ABA starts with staff satisfaction and retention and focuses on ensuring the ABA clinic is a positive place to work with a close team environment. Over the years Michelle has had the pleasure of presenting her clinical research at state and local conferences. Michelle is very active in her ABA community including serving on ORABA Board in a multitude of roles including being their president from 2020 to 2022. Currently Michelle is the Director of the Leaders group in ORABA, offering support to everyone in ABA clinical leadership in the state. Outside of work Michelle enjoys exploring the PNW with her family and two dogs. Specifically, she loves kayaking in the summer, backpacking in the fall, snowboarding in the winter, and summiting mountains in the spring.
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Timothy O’Brien, MA, LMHC
I am now twenty years in practice as a licensed mental health professional. Over that time, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in the capacity of individual, group, couples and family therapy. I worked for eleven years in the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Clackamas County as the family therapist for that program. I have knowledge in substance abuse as well as parenting issues. I self published a book called The Parent Empowerment Program in 2021 and I currently facilitate weekly parent groups in addition to providing individual and family therapy.
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Nicolina Calfa, PhD, LP
Dr. Calfa is a licensed psychologist offering counseling services for adults, with a specialization in health psychology. Dr. Calfa helps clients understand how psychological factors significantly influence their health, including physical illnesses and stress, and aids them in coping with the impact of medical issues on their daily lives. She provides health interventions for individuals coping with acute and/or chronic medical conditions such as headaches, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, chronic pain, and cystic fibrosis. In addition to her work in health psychology, Dr. Calfa also maintains a strong interest in treating clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and situational or chronic stress. Dr. Calfa works with individuals coping with relationship issues, adjustment to significant life changes or losses, and reproductive concerns (including primary and secondary infertility, and use of fertility treatments). Dr. Calfa’s therapeutic style incorporates cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and family systems approaches. She incorporates relaxation techniques, including biofeedback, in her work with clients to improve mood regulation and stress management. As a warm, compassionate therapist, Dr. Calfa creates a safe, neutral therapeutic space within the context of a collaborative relationship for each client. Dr. Calfa received her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and master’s degree in counseling from Arizona State University. She completed her psychology internship and post-doctoral fellowship training at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital, including clinical work with both youth and adults, and training in behavioral medicine and outpatient mental health. Dr. Calfa currently provides psychotherapy services through telehealth (and is associated with the Boston Financial District office).
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Christine Wolfe, MD
Dr. Wolfe is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry. She completed both medical school and residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. In addition to her clinical role, she serves as Regional Medical Director for Lifestance Health in Pennsylvania. Having experience in multiple psychiatric settings, Dr. Wolfe appreciates the wide range of how psychiatric illness can present and the importance of individualized treatment plans. Dr. Wolfe believes strongly that mental health is pivotal to one’s quality of life. It her great privilege to provide psychiatric care to individuals and families. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and painting.
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Erica Borman, DO
Dr. Borman is board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. Erica graduated from Cornell University with a BA in Biology and Society. After completing medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of the NJ School of Osteopathic Medicine, she then trained for two years in Obstetrics and Gynecology before completing a psychiatry residency at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She has experience in a wide array of mental health issues including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and ADHD. In addition to her general practice, she is also certified in Perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and has special interest in working with women across the lifespan including addressing PMS/PMDD, perinatal mood disorders, and menopause. She treats patients ages 18 and older. As an osteopathic psychiatrist, Dr. Borman comes from a form of medicine founded on the philosophy that all body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another for good health; that the person is a combination of mind, body and spirit; and that we should focus on treating the whole patient, rather than just the disease. When not working, Dr. Borman enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach and reading.
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Sarah Beadle, MSW, LISW-S
Sarah Beadle is a Licensed Independent Social Worker through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and her Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. She has worked with students at Ohio State in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio. As a practicing clinician, she uses trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solutions-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR to guide work with children, teens, and adults.
While Sarah uses knowledge of many practices to influence her work, she believes in a multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial approach to treatment. Sarah hopes to foster a supportive, authentic, and collaborative environment where clients can be vulnerable and supported as they work towards their individual goals.
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Lisa McDonald, MSW, LCSW
Lisa McDonald received her master’s degree in social work and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern Indiana. During her more than 14 years of experience she has worked as an outpatient therapist in both school and clinic settings. She is rostered in child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) and certified in parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). She also has extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing. She works with children and adolescents providing individual and family therapy services specializing in treating behavioral disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety and parent-child relational problems.
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Natalie Grandy, PhD, PsyD
Dr. Grandy is a Licensed Psychologist who strongly believes that curiosity and compassion are at the heart of change and is committed to her own journey of life-long learning and development. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, where she received extensive training in psychological research, treatment, and assessment.
Dr. Grandy works with adults whose concerns range from the stress of normal life to severe and debilitating mood and anxiety disorders. She is passionate about meeting patients where they are by working to deeply understand their current concerns and by exploring alongside them valuable avenues for change. She believes strongly that knowledge is empowering and thus, much of her therapy involves helping patients develop a deeper understanding of their own motivations and behaviors and sharing knowledge regarding the science of human psychology. Areas of specialty include treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and clinical assessment.
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Joshua Nathan, MD
Dr. Joshua Nathan, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, sees stigma – from others and from ourselves – as the biggest challenge in mental illness treatment. He encourages people to not judge themselves on whatever problems they are facing, and he helps them feel safe to open up and allow for healing. Dr. Nathan takes joy in helping people with mental health concerns and values the trust patients place in him. Dr. Nathan treats adults struggling with mood and bipolar disorders, depression, ADHD, anxiety challenges such as panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, and more. He listens to each person’s story, observes how they are faring, and shares his understanding of what is happening, so there is a basis for starting or continuing treatment. He considers medications as one tool among many for healing and recovery in mental health. During treatment, Dr. Nathan uses an eclectic framework for understanding mental illness and coping. Trained in psychoanalysis, he finds that existential understanding helps many people reduce suffering, but cognitive-behavioral techniques are more practical in helping people move forward. Thus, he typically employs a combination of theories and techniques, guided by the patient’s problems, needs, and experiences. He is also an Official ADHD Evaluator for the National Football League. Dr. Nathan earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a medical doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed postgraduate residency training at Brown University. He works with adults of all ages, but has a special fondness for working with young and middle-age adults.
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Robert Herman, MD
Robert A. Herman, M.D., FAPA, received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1983. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at New York University-Bellevue Hospital Center in 1987 and completed psychoanalytic training at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1992. He was certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a Distinguished Life Fellow in the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Herman has taught at New York University, Columbia University, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is on the consulting medical staff of Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Dr. Herman has worked in a variety of treatment settings including psychiatric hospitals, general hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, University mental health services, and private psychiatric practice. He has experience in treating patients with individual psychotherapy including psychoanalysis, group and family therapy, as well as employing medical treatments including medications and transcranial magnetic stimulation. He has experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders. He treats children, adolescents, and adults. He no longer performs psychotherapy, but works collaboratively with patient’s therapists at LifeStance other locations to provide high-quality psychiatric care. On a personal note, Dr. Herman hails from Long Island, NY. He sings bass in the ‘Bach in Baltimore’ Concert Series, lauded for over thirty years for high-quality Baroque community performances and engaging music education. He has three grown daughters and several grandchildren.
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Coryna Kerwin, MSW, LCSW
Hello, I’m Coryna Kerwin.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work, as well as a clinical license. In 2018, I also earned a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. Since beginning my career in 1992, the majority of my experience has been in the healthcare field. I have worked in hospitals, hospice, and home health settings, supporting individuals facing various illnesses and mental health challenges.
I work with adults ages 18 to 99, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, grief, and more. In addition to individual therapy, I also provide couples counseling.
On a personal note, I have two grown children whom I am very proud of, and I’m thrilled to share that I recently became a grandmother to Miss Ava Rose, born in November 2025. I also have a sweet dog named Honey, who is a wonderful support companion. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
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Gina Boyer, MSW, LCSW
Gina Boyer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2000. She graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, with her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work in 1998 and received her Master’s in the same field from the University of Southern Indiana in 2000. She treats adolescents and adults.
Gina uses an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each person. She works with clients from a strengths-based approach using cognitive-behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, EMDR, Tapping, and a variety of other therapeutic models. She believes that creating a caring and trusting environment will allow space for a client to utilize their strengths and be empowered to grow and change in order to have a higher quality of life.
In her spare time, Gina enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family.
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Andrea Uribe, DO
Andrea Uribe, DO, treats patients suffering from anxiety, depression, mood and bipolar disorders, disruptive behavior, autism, OCD, ADHD, and more. She has served DuPage County since 2007 and is double board-certified in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry. Her years of experience includes private practice, community health, and educating primary care providers to foster their knowledge of treating psychiatric conditions in outpatient practice. She is also a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Uribe earned a Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Following this, she was an intern and resident in general psychiatry at Allegheny General Hospital, Drexel University, and then completed her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. As a local mom, Dr. Uribe is committed to helping families succeed. In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and mini schnauzer. She also sings in a local choir.
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Patrick Zeyher, MA, LPC
My Background and Approach:
I am an outpatient therapist, with two master s degrees in clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor where the therapeutic relationship is a partnership. We may use a combination of DBT, CBT, SFBT, and/or Art Therapy in individual therapy virtually or in-person. Through utilizing the creative process, I encourage you to engage in your own self-improvement based on your chosen goals, objectives, and themes of exploration.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests:
I believe that we are all doing the best that we can with the information and awareness we hold in our mind, body, and spirit, through experience, biology and from generations passed down. When we gain more clarity and awareness through self-expression and creativity our ability to change is greater.
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Ellen Gormley, MA, LPCC
Ellen Gormley, LPCC Ellen Gormley is a clinical counselor and clinical hypnotherapist with over 10 years of experience. She earned her master’s degree in community counseling from the University of Cincinnati and her bachelor’s degree in socio-psychology from the University of Mount St. Joseph. She has experience working in outpatient, partial-hospitalization, mediation, crisis management, and community mental health settings. She works with individuals and groups ages 18 and older. She is trained in goal setting and mental health treatment to help groups and individuals improve their lives. She specializes in sexual abuse treatment, anxiety, depression, grief, and healing from toxic relationships. She utilizes clinical hypnosis in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), Reality Therapy and Person-Centered approaches.
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Douglas Achtert, MSS, LCSW
Douglas Achtert is a licensed clinical social worker and received their Master’s in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College in 2011. Doug sees adolescents, adults, and couples. They are an empowered meditation teacher in the Theravadan tradition and incorporate this background using a mindfulness based cognitive therapy approach towards clients with depression, grief, substance use issues, anxiety, or bipolar. Doug also utilizes the mind body connection and awareness to help with growth and meeting goals in all aspects of life.
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Ryan Finley, MA, LCPC
I have worked in mental health since 2015. Specialize in Geek Therapy, Therapeautic Tabletop Role-Playing Games, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I mainly work adults and have spent a lot of time working with autism, developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety, obsessive complusive disorder, and schizophrenia. At home I enjoy playing role-playing games, watching geeky stuff, and spending time with dog.
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Lafayette Bagley, MSW, LCSW
I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults and couples looking to cultivate change. I believe each person seeking therapy is unique, and my approach is tailored to meet your individual needs. I use an integrative approach, drawing upon a variety of techniques including psychodynamic, existential, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. I have experience working with an array of mental health issues including gender dysphoria, LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with first responders, grief, and high conflict couples. I pride myself in creating a safe space for anyone who has experienced complex trauma. My passion to serve my community drew me to social work where I earned an MSW from Loyola University Chicago. I started my counseling career later in life and I look forward to supporting you on your journey of growth and transformation.
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Jeffrey Marshall, MS, LPC
I have been working with children, adults and families for 15 years and have a passion for helping individuals and families work towards change and build the lives and relationships they aspire to. I focus on cultivating the safe and warm environment that is necessary for any successful therapy. I am trained in and integrate various modalities into my work, including CBT, motivational interviewing, DBT, and Structural family therapy. I am also a nationally certified practitioner of the Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model, which is designed to help children and adolescents process and heal from trauma and traumatic grief.
My area of interest is working with any individuals or families dealing with life-altering challenges that make coping day to day difficult. I have a great love of working with families and helping them navigate the difficult dynamics and challenges that come with family life. I received my undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University and my Masters in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. In my career I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential facilities, schools and community based individual and family therapy programs. Most recently, I was the program supervisor of an intensive in-home family therapy program working with high-risk children and families.
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Jacob Register, MSW, LCSW
Jake Register is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who strives to provide a warm and empathetic environment along with a good laugh for his clients. In addition to his years of experience as a therapist, he has a diverse background in both education and the corporate environment giving him unique insight into these sectors. Jake is committed to providing his clients with tools and strategies and absolutely believes that life can get better. In treatment, Jake uses a combination of CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment therapy. Jake enjoys working with clients with Anxiety, OCD, ADHD and Depression. Jake has a strong clinical interest in the treatment of OCD and is trained by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) in the implementation of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention). He also has experience working with teens who struggle with behaviors, controlling strong emotions and those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. He works collaboratively with his clients to identify goals and ways in which they would like to improve their lives. Jake also strongly believes in homework between sessions as it is essential for clients to practice in order to experience growth. In his free time Jake enjoys taking care of his lawn, garden and koi pond, listening to history, mystery and mental health podcasts, spending time with friends and family and playing video games.
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Lisa Fix, MS, LCPC
Lisa Fix, LCPC Hello. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 30 years of experience. I had a difficult upbringing and needed to do my own work in therapy, so I know what it can be like to be in the “other chair.” I will meet you where you are and strive for you to feel seen and heard. I received a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Illinois State University. I am qualified to work with a full gamut of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, grief, adjustment problems, relationship/family issues and struggling with sense of self. My specialization is eating disorders, having worked at a hospital-based treatment center for 20 years. I also enjoy working with “emerging adults” which I did for 14 years at a university counseling center. I can help with parenting, mid-life issues and aging. I conceptualize a person’s care in a holistic way and my approach is integrative in that I pull from different modalities which are evidence-based for your unique presentation. I am trauma-informed, use the HAES paradigm, subscribe to body neutrality, am an LGBTQ ally and have worked with people from many walks of life, ethnicities and spiritual traditions. I think you will find me compassionate, easy-going, supportive and safely challenging. You can always ask me questions and I will switch gears if you feel you aren’t getting what you need from our work together. I am committed to helping you reach your goals.
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Violeta Cone, PhD
Violeta Cone received her masters and doctorate in counseling and clinical psychology from Sofia University in Bulgaria and works as a therapist in Bloomington, Illinois. She is passionate about empathy and helping people flourish, as they discover their strengths and grow towards their full potential.
In your sessions with her you can expect a trauma-informed and supportive atmosphere, where you will collaboratively walk towards your rich and meaningful life. You will be improving your emotional regulation through mindfulness training, holistic self-care, and strengths-based approach.
Violeta is a psychodynamic therapist, with a special emphasis on the attachment paradigm. You will most often see her using tools from the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral and cognitive-processing therapies (CBT and CPT), supported by a passion for neuroscience and embodied play methods. She welcomes anyone from the age of 11 through 99, who would be willing to work towards their better mental health.
As an immigrant herself, is hoping to offer help to people going through cultural adaptation. On the days off she enjoys her family and friends, reading, and staying active.
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Krista Sherinian, MSW, LCSW
Krista Sherinian, LCSW, has over 27 years of experience helping clients age 5 and up. She often works collaboratively in cases of divorce and with stepfamilies. She got Spanish fluency from a language school in Guanajuato, Mexico. Adult clients have described her work with her as, practical and life-changing. She addresses mind-body wellness by including in treatment lifestyle tips, relaxation training, guided imagery, and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Her approach to couples or family therapy blends strengths with personality type to learn better communication and ways to grow in partnership. From the start, she will create a practical roadmap of how to enhance or restore trust and intimacy based on a clear explanation of how personality, defenses, and other patterns affect the issues you wish to resolve. Ms. Sherinian is an adoptive and biological parent who has received specialized training in adoption and fertility issues. She is listed as a resource in Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA). She has been a speaker in District 203’s Parent University, Advances in Neuropsychiatry, and Evidence-Based Holistic Therapies.
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Mikka McGee, MSW, LCSW
Mikka McGee is a graduate from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Social Work and from University of Louisville with a Master of Science in Social Work. She is also a graduate from Arizona State University with a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology. Her experience includes community-based outpatient mental health care. She specializes in PTSD, Trauma and related disorders, ADHD, Autism spectrum, depression & anxiety disorders. The interventions she has been extensively trained in are EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT. She utilizes a person-centered approach to tailor therapeutic interventions to the individual. Sees ages 12-65+.
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Cayla Lund, MS, LPC
Cayla Lund is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with over 4 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and transitional concerns. Cayla is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and helping navigate through related issues. Cayla utilizes Person Centered, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cayla has experience counseling children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and groups in clinical and inpatient settings. While Cayla is clinically trained, she also utilizes creative elements in her sessions through the use of art therapy, role plays, guided imagery, and experiential techniques. Cayla believes in a person-centered approach that combines traditional, evidence-based therapy models with a holistic method. When she is not engaged in her dedicated therapeutic work, Cayla can be found exploring new places in nature, spending time with family and friends, or curling up with her pets. Cayla has her Master’s degree from Mount Mary University in Art Therapy and Counseling. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art in her home state of Minnesota at the University of Minnesota- Morris.
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Johanna Lewis-Esquerre, PhD, PsyD
Dr. Lewis is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Shands Teaching Hospital, at the University of Florida. Dr. Lewis’s past positions include a clinical fellowship at the Department of Psychiatry, Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University where she also received postdoctoral clinical training at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lewis published and presented original research at national and international scientific meetings. Dr. Lewis is licensed to practice in New Hampshire, and is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Tourette Syndrome Association, and the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation. Dr. Lewis uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, including exposure and response prevention, in her treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Her specialty is in the area of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and tic disorders; she received specialized training in exposure and response prevention (E/RP) from the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation, and in the Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) by the Tourette Syndrome Association. She also received specialized training in the treatment of body focused repetitive behavior disorders including trichotillomania and excoriation disorder. Dr. Lewis works with patients struggling with anxiety disorders.
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Leanna Stockard, MA, LMFT
Leanna Stockard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Leanna graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Adrian College, and a Master of Arts Degree in Couple and Family Therapy from Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Leanna’s clinical internship was completed at OMNI Youth Services in Buffalo Grove, Illinois where in addition to conducting individual and family therapy, Leanna facilitated several groups focusing on female empowerment, substance abuse, healthy decision-making, and stress management. Leanna continued practice with Symmetry Counseling in Chicago, where she worked primarily with adults and couples on a variety of presenting issues. Using a systemic and integrative approach, Leanna provides individual, couples, and family therapy to adolescents and adults at our Manchester office. Leanna utilizes evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and has completed partial training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). Leanna is also a certified Prepare/Enrich pre-marital counselor. Leanna believes that we are the experts of our own lives and provides a nonjudgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment to her clients. Leanna works together with her clients to discover their strengths and create effective change. While focusing on understanding her client’s environment and lifestyles, Leanna works with her clients to improve the relationships with themselves and their surroundings. Individual Therapy -Anxiety -Depression -Substance Use -Self-Harm -Life Transition Issues -Grief and Loss -Work/Life Balance -Mindfulness and Self-Care -Parentification -Family of Origin Issues -Communication Issues Couples Therapy -Communication -Infidelity -Repair/Rebuild Trust -Conflict Resolution -Parenting -Financial Stressors -Pre-Marital Counseling (Prepare & Enrich Certified) Family Therapy -Family Communication -Sibling Conflict -Parental/Child Conflict -Divorce -Blended Family Issues
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Angela Manley, MA, LPC
Angie Eschbacher, MA LPC graduated from Lindenwood University with a bachelors in Psychology and a master’s degree in Professional Counseling. Angie has experience in Intake & Evaluation and experience working with children and adults in group therapy in the Intensive Outpatient Program. Angie takes a client-centered approach to fit the needs of the individual, integrating solution focused, cognitive-behavioral models, and mindfulness-based techniques to help manage anxiety, depression, bullying, anger, stress management, life transitions, and substance abuse in a non-judgmental environment.
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Jennifer Mercer, MA, LPC
Jennifer Mercer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples counseling. She specializes in relationship issues, divorce and marital concerns, polyamorous relationships, family dynamics, blended families, life transitions, anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, anger management, ADD/ADHD, grief and bereavement, oppositional defiant and behavioral challenges, and workplace issues.
Jennifer is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals and supporting families and couples in strengthening their foundations. She values the unique experiences of each client and strives to assist them in becoming their best selves while respecting their personal values and beliefs.
Her professional background includes working at Ascension Providence Hospital, where she conducted psychological assessments and worked in inpatient mental health and partial hospitalization programs. She has also completed over 50 hours of DBT training. Additionally, she provided individual, family, and couples counseling at Holy Cross Services.
Jennifer integrates psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and DBT skill work to help clients identify and overcome communication and connection barriers. She believes that recognizing the need for additional support is a strength and an important first step in the therapeutic journey.
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Hannah Lahmann, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Hannah (Weston) Lahmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor who works with children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Hannah has experience working across many levels of care, including: in-home services, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential. As a clinician, Hannah has worked with individuals experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety, substance use, self-harm, school avoidance, life transitions, and challenging family dynamics. Hannah takes a client-centered approach to therapy and understands the importance of viewing each client as the expert of their own life. She works to help individuals see and utilize their strengths, and create a life that is in line with their values. Hannah’s work utilizes evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
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Sara Padilla, MS, LPC
Sara is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. Sara is a trauma-informed therapist who offers a compassionate and holistic approach to supporting individuals on their healing journey. She weaves together mindfulness, somatic awareness, and evidence-based practices, creating a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their experiences with curiosity and care. Sara believes that every person has an innate capacity for growth and resilience, and her role is to help uncover the unique strengths and insights that guide each client toward greater well-being. Grounded in a deep understanding of how personal experiences intersect with societal pressures and systemic challenges, Sara approaches each client with empathy and a focus on context. She views behaviors not as fixed traits but as adaptive responses to life’s complexities, empowering clients to make sense of their patterns and choices. By exploring these dynamics together, Sara helps clients cultivate self-awareness, self-compassion, and lasting change. Sara is committed to fostering a space where people of all identities and backgrounds feel seen and valued. She welcomes clients of all races, genders, sexual orientations, body sizes, and abilities, and her practice is rooted in inclusivity and neurodiversity. Sara’s relational approach emphasizes collaboration, ensuring that each client feels heard and supported as they navigate their unique path to healing and fulfillment. With warmth and care, Sara partners with her clients to co-create a life aligned with their values, needs, and hopes for the future. She believes in the power of connection and the possibility of transformation, guiding clients toward a deeper sense of wholeness and self-empowerment.
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Stephanie Bader, PhD, LP
Dr. Bader is a NY licensed psychologist and behavior analyst, as well as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She has over 10 years of experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental and intellectual disabilities, and other challenging behaviors using evidence-based behavioral interventions. Her clinical and research interests include the development of behavioral interventions and parent-training to increase adaptive behaviors (daily living skills, communication skills, social skills) and reduce maladaptive behaviors (noncompliance, tantrums, aggression) in individuals with and without a developmental disability. Dr. Bader enjoys working with clients and their families to address unique challenging behaviors while building the parent’s skills to continue to manage behaviors that may arise both in the present and in the future. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She then attended internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock, Arkansas and went on to complete her postdoctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) and John’s Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Darcy Leon, MS, NP
I am an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with a background helping adults, adolescents, and their families heal from a variety of mental health issues. I believe that good communication between me and my clients will improve outcomes, and this has been confirmed in my practice. My primary focus of practice is psychopharmacology (medications). I am passionate about teaching my clients about their medications, staying up to date on new research, individualizing regimens for each person I treat. In most cases I find that people will also benefit from psychotherapy, thus I often refer clients to one of our LifeStance therapists as well. There are no presenting problems that I will not treat if I am able to, and if my ideas seem to not be what my clients need, I will always try to help them find a more suitable provider. I have experience treating a wide range of psychiatric illnesses including my specialties as listed below, and welcome all new clients looking for help. I received my MSN and BSN degrees at Columbia University, and am board certified in the state of New York. In the past I worked in outpatient mental health services at St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester, and as a psychiatric consult on the TBI and stroke units at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. It is my pleasure to be able to share this experience with my clients here at LifeStance.
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Kathryn Heitzhausen, PsyD
Education Kate completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Science from Oregon State University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Oregon. Kate began her clinical training at a community mental health center called Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinic. She then worked in college counseling for four years at Pacific University, WSU Vancouver, University of the Pacific, and Portland State University. She most recently worked at Northwest ADHD Treatment Center. Kate specializes in working with young adults experiencing a variety of different concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, interpersonal relationships, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In addition, she has experience completing psychological assessments and evaluations. Services Offered Individual therapy, group therapy, psychological assessment Theoretical Orientation Dr. Kate Heitzhausen’s goal is for you to feel welcome, heard, valued, and respected throughout your therapy experience. Her philosophy towards therapeutic work is that you are the expert of your own experience, and she will work collaboratively with you to help you meet your goals. In addition, Dr. Heitzhausen will assist you in gaining a better understanding of yourself and the concerns that are bringing you into treatment. Her approach to therapy is integrative and includes interventions from Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. More Information Kate grew up in the Bay Area and moved to Oregon in 2011. She enjoys spending time outside, hanging out with friends and family, walking her dog, traveling, attending live concerts, and checking out local coffee shops. Ages Served 16-60
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Lesley Roy, MSW, LICSW
Lesley, a licensed independent clinical social worker. Lesley’s practice is grounded in a culturally responsive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach. She specializes in helping people to gain insight and develop self-compassion that helps them to tap into their strengths and tackle challenges such as navigating change, identity development, and improving relationships across the spectrum (friend, family, intimate partner, professional). Lesley considers it a privilege to be a part of ones journey toward wellness and content. Lesley uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness/Meditation, Internal Family Systems, and DBT skills. She customizes her therapeutic approach in response to client needs as they address anxiety, depression, self-esteem/assertiveness concerns, mood disorders, and other challenges that serve as barriers to reaching their goals. When Lesley is not working with her clients she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, listening to informative podcasts, and caring for her pets.
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Nicholas Cunningham, MSN, PMHNP
A Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nicholas has 10+ years of experience working in both the intensive care and the psychiatric emergency care settings. Shifting his career to focus more on medication management in the Matthews, NC area, Nicholas brings with him a vast understanding of what is needed to keep his patients active in their lives and helping ensure that the health of the patient matches their perspectives. Nicholas prides himself on the patient-provider connection and wants his patients to understand that he is a partner in their care and that the lines of communication are always open. In addition to having his Master’s in Nursing, Nicholas has also studied at the University of Maryland, where he earned his Baccalaureate of Arts in Communications and has used that knowledge to help aid change in nursing practices at one of the leading local hospitals. In his spare time, Nicholas is active in his community, volunteering at varying non-profits. He has 3 children and a very loving wife. He enjoys being outdoors, playing music and playing disc golf! He is an avid reader and believes that life should always be approached from a holistic perspective.
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Alyssa Brin, MS, LPC
Alyssa earned a dual Masters of Science degree from Bastyr University in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology in 2012 and has since worked in a variety of roles serving a diverse array of clients. Her unique training allows her to take a holistic view toward mental wellness, with a deeper understanding of disease processes and the mind-body relationship. Alyssa completed the Postpartum Support International 2-day training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in 2019 and is passionate about serving women* in their childbearing years to address the challenges that arise during these life transitions, from trying to conceive to postpartum and beyond. She also completed Phases I and II of Brainspotting training with an emphasis on the Perinatal population. Services Offered: Individual therapy Theoretical Orientation: Alyssa takes a strengths-based approach for client care with an emphasis on increasing resilience. Treatment goals are developed in collaboration with her clients from a humanistic lens that regards each person as an individual capable of achieving vibrant health and recovery. She is rooted in mindfulness-based teachings and supports health behavior changes through the use of motivational interviewing, mind-body techniques for stress reduction, and cognitive-behavioral restructuring. She holds deep empathy and compassion for her clients, and is sensitive to the unique and diverse experiences that women* endure to grow their families. *Alyssa understands that not all pregnant and birthing people identify as women and is available to serve LGBTQAI+ for perinatal wellness, with acknowledgment of limited training and experience. More Information: Alyssa is a mother to three daughters and devotes as much of her time to them as she can! She enjoys camping with her family, cooking for family and friends, spending time with pets, practicing yoga, travel, and knitting when her hands are free.
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Kathleen Payton, MS, BCBA
Katie is a state certified behavior interventionist (BAI), a registered behavior technician (RBT) and a BCBA Intern (accruing hours towards their BCBA National Certification and Oregon licensure). Katie graduated from Capella University’s Master’s program. Katie has 5 years of experience in ABA and 12 years of experience working with children. In her free time Katie likes to explore new national parks with her husband and dog Tucker.
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Michael Pertschuk, MD
I have worked in outpatient, residential and inpatient settings treating eating disorders, mood disorders and ADHD. My research interests include body image issues and medical complications of mental health problems, especially eating disorders. I am a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Drexel University, Philadelphia. My medical degree is from the University of Pennsylvania and I have a Masters Degree in psychology also from Penn. I am married with grown children and live with my wife and several cats.
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Matt Solit, MSW, LMSW
Matthew received his B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Arizona and his master’s in social work from the Catholic University of America in his hometown of Washington, D.C. He has engaged in numerous speaking events on topics from clinical…
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Erik Stonecipher, MS, LPC
Erik’s approach to therapy is both warm and direct, believing that it their place to foster client’s growth through understanding, compassion, and a focus on their strengths. During their studies and training, they have focused on individual identity development, feminist studies, systems theories of identity development, and cultural humility. Erik’s therapy is based heavily on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy’s skills and Humanistic/Emotion Focused Therapy. As of June 2024, Erik has completed their training to become an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. This course has influenced Erik and their practice significantly, helping them better understand the how neurobiological nature of ADHD impacts identity, mental health and interpersonal relationships.
Other areas of interest for Erik are: The coming out experience; Exploring sexual & gender identities; Coping with structural and systemic challenges; Exploring meaning & purpose in one’s life; Working through difficult family histories, family trauma.
Erik is excited that you are considering therapy with them, welcoming you to reach out with any questions or interest you may have.
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Sarah Appleton, PsyD, LMFT
Sarah Appleton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor in California with more than 15 years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University Fresno. Sarah believes that a therapeutic relationship can offer a supportive and encouraging environment to explore current struggles, understand how one’s history impacts the present and develop new strategies to build a full and satisfying life.
She has experience with individuals suffering from a range of concerns including anxiety and depression. Sarah tailors a treatment plan to each individual based on their needs and often utilizes cognitive behavioral principles. Sarah is passionate about assisting couples and families to improve their communication strategies and nurture important connections. Whether you have a good relationship that you’d like to make even better or want to heal a relationship that is hurting, Sarah can facilitate conversations and activities that build new skills and improve connections. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with family, reading and playing with her goldendoodles.
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J. Andrew Dewey
J. Andrew Dewey is SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) certified and actively involved in advocacy for safer drug and alcohol policies. Most importantly, he is living proof that recovery from addiction is not only possible but can lead to a…
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Karen Henry, MS, LPC, CSAC
Karen D Henry, LPC, CSAC
Karen D. Henry is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2010. She has a Master’s of Science in Community Counseling. Karen’s focus is substance use disorders, working with families of those with substance use disorders, adults and children who have lived with addiction, and codependency. Karen also works with people who have experienced traumatic experiences, both recent and historical. Outside of work, Karen enjoys concerts, festivals, fairs, kayaking, sitting on the beach and reading, and spending time with family and friends.
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Stewart Keller, DO
Born in Florida, but have lived in Texas for 36 years. Have been in private practice, education and inpatient medical director previously. I enjoy working with adults and providing medication management and supportive and/or solution-focused psychotherapy.
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J. Letitia Cammon, MA, LPC
Letitia Cammon is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma who has been practicing since 2006. She has a BA in Psychology from St. Bonaventure and an MA in Christin Counseling from Oral Roberts University.
Letitia believes that therapy is a time for clients to focus on themselves, in a safe nonjudgmental environment where they are the most important person in the room. As a therapist, she believes that it is her job to partner with her client to help them accomplish their healing goals. Letitia understands that sometimes in this relationship she will have to push them while at other times just be there to support them. She employs an eclectic approach to the therapeutic process, pulling from multiple models, such as EMDR/CPT/CBT and others.
In her spare time, Letitia enjoys reading, writing, music, camping, hiking, and CrossFit.
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Angela Caiazza, MS, LMFT
Angela M. Caiazza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy in Oregon who started practicing in 2010. She has a Pastoral Theology certification from Berean Institute and a BA in Psychology and an MS in Counseling from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Angela believes in an eclectic approach depending on specific and unique circumstances of each client. The majority of her work tends to utilize the Gottman method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral interventions, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as other systemic frameworks which include developmental experiences and interactions within relationships. In her spare time, Angela enjoys writing, nature, fitness, drums, and Harley Davidsons.
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Charles Bost, LMFT
Lawson Bost is both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2016. He graduated from Liberty University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy with a focus on Sexual Health.
Lawson Bost believes in order for real change to happen you have both feel safe and secure while “walking through” challenging experiences. By being curious and courageous, change of any kind is possible. Lawson’s interventions can vary but they are always based on a client-centered approach. At the end of the day, feeling and believing you are safe to be who are is the number priority with Lawson. His main areas of focus include working with Family as a whole or each individual, Gender and Sexuality across the life span, and overall feeling stuck as it pertains to Anxiety, Depression and maladaptive behaviors.
In his spare time, Lawson enjoys getting lost in the wilderness, going on adventures with his family, CrossFit and Mountaineering to high peaks.
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Kory Stotesbery, DO
I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist that specializes in the evaluation and management of ADHD as well as anxiety (Generalized Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Phobias) and depressive disorders. I also have experience working with eating disorders across various treatment settings. I have also consulted in assisting people in professional and performance development. My approach focuses on a thorough evaluation which we use as the basis for your plan of care. From there we have a conversation about the evidence-based options for your treatment. Together we work to understand which options meet you where you are at and take you toward your goals. I completed medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Adult Psychiatry Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center.
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Amber Jelinek, PsyD
Dr. Amber Jelinek offers psychological and neuropsychological testing and DBT skills group for Illinois. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specialized in Forensics and Neuropsychology. When testing, she works with ages 6+ and assesses for academic issues, autism, ADHD, cognitive and executive functioning, memory, mood, personality, PTSD, and thought disorders. Prior to joining LifeStance, she facilitated group therapy and other various skills groups for 14 years in correctional type settings. Her journey has given her vast experience with providing treatment for all the diagnostic issues she now assesses. When teaching skills groups, she uses a combination of lecture and experiential methods. In addition to impromptu modeling of skills, she pulls from personal or made-up situations to use as examples for various skills to help see the skill(s) in motion. These methods help to optimize the deepest understanding and practice of the skills being taught.
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Kelly Goodman, MA, LCSW
Kelly Goodman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2004. She graduated from PSU with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Kelly provides a safe and encouraging space for clients to explore their lives (past traumas, relationships, careers) and their inner experience. She also provides education and support for clients who are seeking to better understand their behaviors and to be better equipped to deal with challenges that arise. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys going to the Clackamas river, hiking, traveling, spending time with family and friends and singing, karaoke, and dancing.
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Samantha Lugo, MA, LCPC
Sammie Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who is passionate about helping people to become the best versions of themselves. She believes that taking an empathetic and warm approach to helping clients navigate through their rough patches is essential for growth but also doesn’t shy away from the use of appropriate humor in therapy either. Sammie focuses on the big, profound experiences of life (internally and externally) and the more current and pressing experiences the client may experience more day-to-day. She has an expertise in a variety of issues including depression management, management of stress and anxiety, couples/family concerns, enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem, behavioral concerns, mood disorders and personality disorders. Sammie focuses on use of talk therapy and other eclectic techniques to individualize her care with other emphases on use of Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT and Existential Therapy. Sammie has a professional background as a forensic therapist treating a variety of mental health issues for IDOC and is familiar with the struggles associated with civilian and non-civilian roles. Sammies has also worked in in-patient/out-patient settings as well as various private practice settings with emphasis on individualize therapy. Sammie currently works with adults, teens, children, first responders and couples. She welcomes clients of every ethnicity, cultural background, and sexual orientation.
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Mark McGrosky, PhD, LCSW
Dr. McGrosky has been a practicing psychotherapist for the past twenty-three years. He provides individual therapy to adults as well as couples’ therapy. Dr. McGrosky’s clinical work includes the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, relational and couples’ issues, and trauma and stress-related matters. He utilizes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic and psychodynamic theories to understand his clients’ issues. His therapeutic approaches rely on techniques from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, interpersonal, psychodynamic, relational and trauma informed perspectives.
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Susan Michnay, MSW, LCSW
Susan Michnay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 1999. Susan is passionate about providing support and guidance to those on their journey to creating meaningful change in their lives! Utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities, you and Susan will work together to increase well-being for the mind, body, and soul. In her spare time, Susan enjoys yoga, reading, travel, and family.
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Stephen Fleming, MD
Dr. Stephen Fleming is a psychiatrist who has been practicing since 2012. He obtained his bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia and his medical school education at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He received training in general psychiatry as well as child and adolescent psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia while completing his residency and fellowship.
Dr. Fleming seeks to utilize his clinical expertise to help those who are struggling with mental illness not only treat their illness to remission but also achieve the sense of well-being and fullness of life they desire. Since 2018 he has been a prescriber of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a non-invasive magnetic therapy approved for the treatment of depression and OCD.
In his time away from the office, Dr. Fleming enjoys spending time with his family and his dogs, exercising, reading, watching sports–in particular the Georgia Bulldogs, and traveling.
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Michael Evans-Zepeda, PsyD
Michael D. Evans-Zepeda is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2011. It takes vulnerability and courage to reach out, especially when we are in pain. When working with clients, Michael does his best to co-create a safe containing environment that allows us to explore, integrate, change, and accept difficult aspects of our lived experience. This is accomplished through the exploration of how the past comes into the present moment and by working in the relational space between therapist and client. Therapy is an ongoing process that helps us build our reflective capacity, emotional intelligence, and innate resiliency.
Michael specializes in working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children that have experienced repetitive and developmental trauma. He also specializes in the treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse which often co-occur with trauma. Michael has experience in working with individuals struggling with adult ADHD. He deeply understands the challenges of caretaking and being a member of the sandwich generation.
He has a strong affinity for veterans, first responders, law enforcement, their families and the challenges that come with those chosen professions. Michael is also LGBTQIA friendly. Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about Michael and how he works. He looks forward to meeting with you! In his free time, Michael enjoys time with his family, being in nature, physical fitness, martial arts, DIY home projects, and is a proud girl dad.
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Abigail Cohn, MSW, LCSW
Abigail Cohn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2014. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater from Macalester College and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Abigail offers a relaxed and non-judgmental approach. She aims to create a collaborative environment to enable clients to develop their own goals and experiment with making important changes. Abigail has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Abigail has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in addition to a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy. She pulls from a variety of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion-focused therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Abigail has a client-centered approach to therapy and seeks to team with clients to empower them in making meaningful change.
In her free time, Abigail enjoys exploring new recipes, knitting, and has taken up spinning yarn. She also enjoys spending time with her family and cats and getting outdoors.
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Nicholette Leanza, MA, LPCC-S
Nicholette Leanza, LPCC-S, is an experienced clinical counselor with a diverse range of expertise. Her specializations include trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD, and overall mental health and wellbeing. Embracing a holistic treatment philosophy, Nicholette skillfully integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and psychodynamic approaches to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs.
As a faculty member for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at John Carroll University, Nicholette contributes to shaping the next generation of mental health professionals. She also hosts the LifeStance podcast “Convos from the Couch,” where she engages in informative discussions with leading mental health professionals to guide listeners towards healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Beyond her professional endeavors, she embraces life’s joys through quality time with loved ones and indulges her adventurous spirit through hiking, biking, and exploring new destinations.
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Anthony Mason, MSW, LCSW
Hello,
If you’re visiting this site, you or a loved one may be facing something difficult right now. I’m truly sorry you’re going through this, and I admire your courage in seeking help.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work in 2018, driven by a love of learning about people and my own journey with mental health. I spent five years as a school social worker before moving into private practice, where I’ve found the freedom to support clients in ways that truly fit their needs.
I believe therapy works best when there’s a strong, trusting relationship between client and therapist. I bring curiosity, humor, and a playful spirit — especially when working with kids. I believe my natural child-like attitude and my willingness to play are essential elements when working with youth. My ever-growing collection of games, toys, and fidgets helps make therapy engaging and comfortable.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, hanging out with my dog, watching and reading all things nerdy, and building with Legos.
If you’re interested in a consultation, I’d love to connect. And if I’m not the right fit, I’m happy to help you find someone who is. Good luck on your journey, and I hope you find resolutions to the problems that you are facing.
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Nina DiTommaso, PhD, LPC/MHSP
Dr. Nina DiTommaso is a firm believer in the total health of the individual, including mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. These four domains represent the different domains included in the wellness model of counseling. Nina’s goal is to help her clients become the best possible version of themselves they can be. Nina states, “Regardless of their past experiences and trauma, I help my clients learn how to process through all the hurt and pain, challenge and reframe their negative cognitions, and regain control over their emotions and behavior, in order to achieve life goals, and ultimately become successful in life.” Nina utilizes an eclectic approach with her clients, meeting her clients where they are in their stage of change and personal journey towards self-actualization. Her main theoretical approaches are grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Counseling. She pulls in a variety of techniques and skills including family systems approach, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Nina attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and her PhD in Counselor Education, with a graduate certificate in grief, loss, and trauma. Nina is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Mental Health Service Provider, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Tennessee. Nina is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, a Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Nina has over 20 years of clinical experience, providing individual, group, couples, and family counseling for clients. Nina specializes in substance abuse, and other addiction issues. Nina also has experience conducting alcohol and drug assessments, mental health assessments, and professional evaluations. Nina has worked in several treatment settings including inpatient, outpatient, and private practice. Nina taught college level courses at the University of Tennessee for five years while earning her PhD. Nina is a motivational speaker and has provided educational seminars and workshops at conferences, for companies, and in educational settings at the local, regional, and national level. Nina currently serves as the Regional Clinical Director for Tennessee at LifeStance Health. In her free time, Nina enjoys spending time with her daughters, lifting weights at the gym, and traveling.
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Kristin Marshall, MA, LPC
I believe each client is the expert in their own story and I strive to provide a warm and non-judgmental space to allow them to feel safe to explore those chapters as they are ready. I work collaboratively with each client on identifying realistic and attainable goals that they can implement into their daily life to allow growth and taking back control. I employ a holistic approach to allow the client to see themselves as a whole person and not just their diagnosis. I am open to natural treatments to help clients learn and understand the connections to their nutrition, sleep routines, exercise, and internal self-care. My approach is to tailor to the individual client’s needs, most often using techniques from CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, and client centered therapy. I enjoy taking an artistic and musical approach to therapy sessions with my clients to explore thoughts and feelings in a unique way. I encourage parental involvement in their child’s therapy to allow for support, education and progress in their goals. I provide treatment for a variety of concerns. I especially enjoy working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, life transitions, as well as women with infertility issues due to personal experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including DCFS, a methadone clinic providing therapy for dual diagnosis and outreach projects to help independent living adults gain knowledge about their community resources. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with family, friends and my two boxers. I love being outdoors and working on improving my green thumb.
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Edward Collins, MA, LPC
Ed Collins, LPC
Ed Collins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan who has been practicing since 2002. He has an MA in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University and a BS in Secondary Education and English Literature and Language.
Ed approaches each person with a holistic view. It is rarely just the presenting issue but a conglomeration of events and attitudes that may create difficulties in their world. He provides authentic, in-person counseling with a focus on client fulfillment and success. Ed strives to establish a trusting relationship to better serve the client. Using many trusted modalities to bring forth the best results for each individual, Ed explores what has brought the client to where they feel they are. Working together, he helps them determine the optimum path to attain their personal goal.
In his spare time, Ed enjoys learning, reading, gardening, travel, and most important, his family.
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Olivia Perna, MA, LPCC-S
Olivia Perna is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2018. Olivia strives to provide a safe space for clients to explore self-discovery and grow into their ideal selves. She utilizes art, crafts, games, and stories to individualize sessions to the needs of each client. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys reading, drinking coffee, doing yoga, and playing with her dog, Gouda. She loves watching shows on Netflix and thrifting on the weekends.
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Joy Austin, MA, LPC/MHSP
Joy Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2018. She earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Joy is very open-minded and accepting of people from all walks of life, as well as all gender identities and sexual orientations. She has always been drawn to help people who feel as if no one really understands them and what they have been through. Joy uses play therapy with children and teens to help them explore their concerns in a safe and fun environment. She uses CBT when working with adults and is trained in EMDR with clients of all ages. Joy believes that hope and healing is possible in every situation, though it may look different for each person and may not be in a way that was expected. Outside of work, Joy fosters cats for Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary. She has a blind and deaf senior dog who is a certified therapy dog and five cats. Joy and her dog, Blessing, volunteer with TherapyARC, providing extra cuddles and emotional support to children and senior citizens.
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Jessica Clark, DNP, PMHNP
Jessica Clark is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who has been practicing since 2021. She earned a DNP, PMHNP-BC at Augusta University. Jessica has been honored to deliver the very best evidence-based care with warmth and compassion. She collaborates with clients to achieve their personal goals. Jessica recognizes that each person has a unique experience and provides care with an understanding of their individuality. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, and practices with a holistic focus. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys reading, gardening, food, and family.
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Bridget Balkaran, MPH
A driven biostatistician with strong analytical skills for EMR data. Focuses on translating statistical results into interpretable solutions by identifying and reporting associations. Experience with machine learning and regression models. A unique combination of technical proficiency and clear communication through…
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Carolyn Todd
Carolyn Todd is a freelance writer covering health and wellness, as well as a coach for people living with chronic conditions. Her work has appeared in SELF, The New York Times, and Men’s Health. Endlessly curious about the human mind…
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Isabel Mata
Isabel Mata is a queer, neurodivergent storyteller, writer, and mental health advocate based in Seattle. Passionate about mindfulness and authenticity, she helps people reconnect with themselves and others through vulnerability, self-awareness, and presence. An East Coaster turned Pacific Northwesterner after…
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Jessica Estrada
Jessica Estrada is a writer and editor with 15 years of experience covering fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. She began her career at Racked LA, where she chronicled Los Angeles style and the rise of digital influencers, before joining Los…
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Lexy Inks
Lexi (she/her) is a lifestyle journalist based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a passion for writing about sex and relationships, LGBTQ+ issues, wellness, beauty and fashion, spirituality, and social justice. Her work has appeared in publications including Bustle, Refinery29, BBC, Cosmopolitan,…
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Matthew Worley, PhD
At LifeStance Health, Matthew leads an Analytics and Insights team focused on business intelligence, performance measurement, clinical quality and outcomes, and delivering insights that inform strategic decision-making, while also overseeing a Community of Analytics that promotes strong data governance and…
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Stephanie Eken, MD, MBA
Stephanie Eken, MD, MBA, is a triple board-certified psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, and pediatrician with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at LifeStance, where she leads clinical strategy and vision…
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Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar, MD, MBA, CPE, MPE, DFAACAP, FAPA
Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar is a double board-certified pediatric and adult psychiatrist. He is also an accomplished physician executive and established thought leader in care model innovation, with extensive experience leading diverse clinical teams and integrating a continuum of care to…
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Vicki Bolina
Vicki Bolina, PsyD, provides a safe space for anyone going through difficult situations or just wanting to improve their mental health. She has experience in private practice, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, school systems, outpatient clinics, the prison system, among others.
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William Acton
William Acton, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Illinois who helps people understand and reshape the personal stories that define their lives.
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