Sara Smith provides a compassionate and insightful therapeutic space for adults and elders navigating the complexities of life. With a rich background in addressing trauma, PTSD, and substance use issues, she understands that many individuals may feel overwhelmed or uncertain in challenging times. Whether clients are seeking coping strategies to build resilience during significant life transitions or wish to delve into their deeper selves and relationships, Sara is dedicated to their journeys. Her approach is infused with humor, empathy, and compassion, creating a supportive atmosphere where meaningful progress can be achieved. With 12 years of clinical experience, Sara holds multiple certifications, including Clinical Trauma Professional Level II and Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, and is trained in S.A.F.E. EMDR. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor, specializing in intimate partner violence. In her sessions, Sara focuses on collaboration and transformational growth, empowering clients to embrace their authentic selves.

Dr. Christopher Smith is an innovative telehealth provider dedicated to supporting adults with autism spectrum conditions. His practice, Autism Advantage, is centered on helping clients uncover and harness their unique personality strengths to navigate challenges effectively. The belief that autism spectrum conditions represent neurological differences to be understood and appreciated is at the heart of his work. Through his meticulously researched and distinctive coaching package, clients are empowered to identify their personal advantages tied to autism while also addressing accompanying issues such as anxiety and depression through integrated traditional cognitive and behavioral therapies. Services are conveniently offered through the Psychology Today Sessions platform across participating states. With a valid E.Passport from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) under the PSYPACT authority, Dr. Chris is licensed to provide telehealth services in 15 states, ensuring accessible support for those seeking meaningful growth and understanding.

Cindy Souser is a dedicated therapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. With a compassionate and solution-focused approach, she assists divorced couples in developing effective Co-Parenting strategies. As a Parent Coach, she also offers Home-Based services tailored to address power struggles and to promote harmonious family dynamics. Cindy collaborates with complex and neurodiverse clients by providing Educational and School Consultation support, facilitating partnerships between families and educators to ensure that necessary accommodations are understood and implemented for success both at school and home. Her expertise encompasses a range of issues, including life transitions, failure to launch, and relationship dynamics. Through her relationship-focused therapy, Cindy establishes a safe space encouraging vulnerability while discussing difficult topics. She honors diverse perspectives and guides clients in understanding their interpersonal relationships and communication patterns by exploring their Family of Origin, ultimately helping them untangle ineffective belief systems. With a wealth of experience, she offers compassionate support tailored to individuals, couples, and families navigating emotional disturbances and life’s complexities.

Helen Thilly, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist who understands that life transitions and stressors can pose challenges for individuals and families. She adopts a collaborative and supportive approach in therapy, empowering her clients to gain insight and develop the skills necessary to reach their personal goals. Helen offers psychotherapy to teens, adults, and couples, helping them navigate complex life issues, including relationship difficulties, family dynamics, career-related stress, infertility, grief and loss. Through an integrative treatment strategy, Helen utilizes a diverse array of techniques and theoretical modalities—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy—to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life stressors, while enhancing clients’ communication skills. Passionate about promoting mental health and well-being, Helen draws on her extensive experience with a broad spectrum of issues to guide her clients through their unique journeys.

Laura Tubbs is a compassionate therapist who helps individuals heal from deep childhood wounds by enhancing their self-worth and self-esteem while reducing anxiety. She works with adults, adolescents aged 13 and up, and couples, specializing in early childhood trauma and inner child work. Her expertise extends to addressing ADHD, supporting adult children of addicts, and aiding individuals in navigating grief, all while being trained in EMDR. Laura adopts a highly personalized approach to therapy, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met in their pursuit of personal growth. She advocates for individuals to bring their authentic selves into therapy, believing that every aspect of the human experience is workable. With a contemplative background, Laura emphasizes mindfulness in her practice and recognizes that beneath anxiety and neuroses lies a brilliant essence. She creates a safe space for clients to explore life transitions, intimacy, challenging emotions, and the multifaceted struggles inherent in modern life. Laura is also available to supervise LPCC therapists, underscoring her commitment to fostering the growth of her peers.

Finding the right support for a child can feel daunting and overwhelming. If you have questions about a student's academic abilities or wonder if their needs are adequately met in school, you're not alone. Many children with learning differences, such as being gifted and talented, twice exceptional, or facing dyslexia and other learning disabilities, often do not receive the necessary support, both academically and emotionally. As a trained and nationally certified school psychologist, Ashley understands how children process information and the barriers they may encounter in learning. With expertise in psychological testing and evaluation, she provides educational testing, social emotional screenings, and academic planning with consultation from everyone involved in a child's education. Together, they can develop individualized plans tailored to each child's strengths and needs, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves as learners and boosting self-esteem. Ashley is dedicated to easing the journey through the educational system and advocating for children to receive the academic and emotional support they deserve. If you believe these services could alleviate some of the stress for your family and answer your questions about your child, she looks forward to connecting with you.

Blair Vaughn is dedicated to providing the highest quality of clinical counseling in a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment. With a positive approach to therapy, Blair believes in the resilience of individuals and their tremendous resources for managing life's complex situations. As a therapist, she assists clients in understanding the dynamics of their circumstances, relationships, and personal challenges, helping them to harness their unique strengths to resolve these issues. Utilizing a blend of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt therapy, Somatic therapy, and Person-Centered therapy, Blair emphasizes that there is no separation between body and mind. This connection fosters balance, allowing individuals to work through breath, engage with their bodies, and express and validate their emotions as a means of moving forward. Therapy can invite vulnerability, and Blair’s supportive and empathetic presence offers invaluable guidance throughout this journey. Creating a strong connection where clients feel heard and understood is essential for exploring painful areas of their lives.

Susan Weinstein is a dedicated therapist who possesses a genuine passion for supporting adults navigating both significant and subtle life transitions, as well as emerging adults embarking on their new journeys. With a strong focus on trauma-informed care, Susan expertly assists individuals dealing with a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, depression, experiences of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, social isolation, and issues related to teenage friendships, bullying, dating, and parenting. Additionally, she provides essential support for topics such as low energy, stress management, panic attacks, self-sufficiency development, divorce, low self-esteem, ADD/ADHD, mood dysregulation, oppositional or angry behaviors, and relational and attachment problems. Certified in EMDR and CIT, Susan integrates various modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ego parts work, and somatic awareness into her practice. Beyond individual therapy, she offers parent coaching services designed to help enhance relationships between parents and children while boosting parenting confidence. With extensive experience engaging with tweens, teens, twenty-somethings, and adults, Susan Weinstein is committed to fostering growth and healing in her clients.

Tiffany Wind is a compassionate therapist dedicated to conducting psychological evaluations that unlock individuals' awareness of their true selves and innate gifts. With a specialization in diagnosing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disabilities, Tiffany effectively supports teens and adults in understanding their unique challenges and strengths. She has a particular passion for empowering women and collaborating with gifted and quirky individuals. Tiffany understands that differential diagnosis is fundamental in setting realistic expectations and shaping effective treatment, fostering trust and advocacy for necessary accommodations and self-care. The profound self-acceptance that arises from this understanding is one of her most cherished outcomes for clients. In addition, Tiffany works with children aged 8 and above, creating a nurturing environment for growth. She is especially skilled in guiding growth-oriented women who are prepared to engage in transformative therapeutic work. Utilizing modalities such as hypnotherapy and imagery, Tiffany helps clients access deep wisdom and guidance, especially those who are open-minded, highly sensitive, and intuitive. Her mission is to inspire individuals to embrace their creativity and transcend any blocks, countering societal pressures that encourage disconnection from their authentic, beautiful selves. Tiffany's life's work centers around empowering clients to celebrate themselves precisely as they are.

Debby Zuniga is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals who genuinely desire change but may feel apprehensive about the journey. She understands that many individuals struggle to afford therapy yet seek support to overcome the issues that hinder their peace and healing. This empathy drives Debby to forgo insurance and maintain low rates, ensuring that every person seeking help has access to the therapeutic support they need. From her beginnings at CeDAR, UC Health in 2005, where she worked with addicts and their families, to her ongoing private practice since 2015, she has continuously served this population while also addressing trauma and various life challenges. Currently expanding her expertise as a certified EMDR therapist, Debby is also trained in emotionally focused therapy. She firmly believes in the fundamental right of every individual to heal from the profound impact of life-altering experiences. Her own encounters with personal and professional devastation enhance her ability to connect deeply with her clients, a gift that enables her to guide them through their pain toward recovery and renewal.

Lynne McRae is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Community Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra Teacher. She specializes in helping adults and elders navigate the overwhelming challenges of life, including anxiety, stress, and emotional disconnection. Lynne excels in supporting clients who may experience feelings of loneliness, grief, and dissatisfaction in relationships, using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness-based therapy and trauma-focused techniques. Her goal is to assist her clients in mindfully navigating life transitions, reducing anxiety and stress, and enhancing coping skills. Providing online therapy, Lynne accommodates her clients' schedules and offers a sliding scale for those seeking flexibility. She believes in the healing power of self-love and the importance of building resilient connections with others. With an approach characterized by curiosity and encouragement, Lynne invites individuals to explore a holistic path to healing.

Christina Allard is dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards happiness and freedom from suffering. She understands that life can sometimes divert us from our envisioned path, leading to confusion about what an ideal existence might look like. When strong emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, or shame influence thoughts and actions, it can overshadow a person's authentic self. However, Christina believes that within this pain lies the opportunity for profound transformation and healing through awareness, insight, compassion, and hope. Focusing on each client's unique experiences, Christina guides individuals to explore their truths and heal both past and present wounds. Her approach utilizes a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, somatic techniques, and mindfulness. She specializes in providing support to individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, and relationship issues. Christina recognizes that the decision to seek help is a courageous and vulnerable step. She believes that building a genuine therapeutic connection is fundamental to successful therapy, which is why she encourages potential clients to consider an initial consultation. This meeting serves as an opportunity to explore whether Christina's approach aligns with their needs, setting the stage for a transformative therapeutic alliance.

Jane Ashley, LPC, collaborates with individuals to guide them in creating the lives they aspire to have in their relationships, families, recreation, and careers. This inspiring process of exploration and discovery taps into clients' hopes, dreams, and imaginations through storytelling and the re-connection to joyful memories and experiences. Clients who benefit most from her guidance are often bright, creative individuals seeking to liberate themselves from the constraints of family, social, and cultural expectations that have become ingrained as truths. Jane believes this journey is about finding one's way home to where one's heart truly lies. Her specialty areas include grief and loss, life transitions, rebuilding after divorce or separation, couples' issues, and non-drug approaches to managing anxiety and depression, emphasizing mind-body-spirit wellness. A guiding principle in her narrative therapy practice is: 'The person is never the problem. The problem is the person's relationship with problems.' Influenced by Buddhist philosophy, Jane's work is enriched by her master's degree and licensure in counseling and marriage and family therapy, complemented by over 20 years of post-licensure training in narrative therapy, which profoundly shapes her therapeutic practice.