Alexis Nicole Cabrera is a compassionate counselor, LPCC, and LMHC who thrives on supporting individuals ready to embrace change in their lives. Her ideal clients are those who feel both the fear and the hope that comes with transformation. With vast experience navigating life’s challenges, Alexis understands the daunting process of learning new things and is dedicated to helping her clients shed their training wheels and step into a more authentic and fulfilling life. Having counseled diverse populations—from impoverished communities in inner-city Brooklyn to high-profile celebrities and business affiliates in NYC—she possesses a unique perspective on the human experience. Her expertise extends to aiding families and teenagers in overcoming critical crises like suicide, while also fostering loving relationships through intentional counseling. Alexis has successfully guided homeless clients toward sustainable housing and employment and has witnessed the profound journeys of individuals overcoming addiction. By offering an initial consultation, she invites potential clients to engage in a conversation with nothing to lose and everything to gain. Change happens one step at a time, and Alexis is here to support her clients, encouraging them to trust in both her guidance and their intuition. Taking this first step, even by simply reading this bio, is worthy of celebration!

Katherine O'Connell, PhD, is a highly regarded psychologist with over 40 years of experience in providing compassionate and effective psychotherapy, alongside personal, business, and optimal health coaching services. Her work spans internationally, utilizing phone and telemedicine to reach clients around the globe. Katherine is known for her expertise in anxiety reduction techniques, employing methods that quickly and effectively diminish anxiety. As an accomplished author of two books, she has earned an esteemed reputation as an educator, consultant, and coach. Katherine's extensive background in Integrative Psychology and natural health allows her to deftly align her practice with natural cycles and timing. She collaborates with small companies and individual entrepreneurs, offering tailored coaching that emphasizes both personal growth and business success.

Meet Yaj, a dedicated Relationship Counselor and Coach based in Arcata, CA, and an LMFT certified in New York. Bringing over two decades of experience since 2001, Yaj has guided countless individuals and couples who have previously sought relief through counseling, books, and workshops yet found themselves trapped in recurring patterns of conflict in their relationships with others and themselves. Yaj's work provides paradigm-shifting perspectives and equips clients with reliable, clear tools during engaging 60 to 90-minute sessions, complemented by practical assignments designed to integrate skills into daily life. With a commitment to fostering new experiences, Yaj empowers clients to end suffering and cultivate safety and closeness in their relationships. Yaj's qualifications include certification in Imago Dialogue (Imago Method) and training alongside John Gottman, a renowned relationship researcher and author. The approach blends insights into gender differences with modern, evidence-based practices essential for successful relationships. Clients are supported in navigating conflict resolution, enhancing connection, and embracing core growth and change. Yaj equips individuals with the strategies to achieve the authentic lives they desire and to nurture successful, fulfilling relationships. If one is ready—or even just willing—to unlock the secrets to genuine connection, Yaj is here to guide the journey.

Laura Phelan-Shahin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and expressive arts therapist dedicated to guiding her clients on their journey towards whole-hearted living. Utilizing a rich tapestry of interventions derived from a variety of theories and practices, she skillfully incorporates mindfulness-based interventions, experiential therapies, motivational interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her sessions. Influenced by psychodynamic, attachment, and humanistic principles, Laura specializes in working with both adults and adolescents, offering support in individual and group settings. Her expertise covers a wide range of issues, including stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, identity, and relationship challenges, creating a nurturing space where individuals can explore their emotions and experiences.