Scott Best is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting teens, adults, and elders facing life's challenges. With a focus on addiction, marital and premarital issues, and depression, Scott employs various therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs. His expertise includes Family/Marital therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Whether working with couples, individuals, or families, Scott is committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, paving the way for healing and personal growth.

Randy Bonnom believes in the innate ability of individuals to heal and overcome troubling conditions. He understands that whether it’s the smaller challenges like loneliness and confusion or significant issues such as addiction and grief, they all form part of the human experience. Randy recognizes that facing these challenges alone can often feel overwhelming and contrary to our nature. As a compassionate therapist, he partners with his clients to uncover the roots of their dilemmas, helping them develop clarity, strength, and a sense of control over their lives. His extensive experience in addressing trauma, addiction, and loss helps guide clients who may have suffered similar experiences without knowing effective personal strategies for coping. Randy's holistic approach engages the mind, body, heart, and spirit, focusing on healing the whole person rather than merely labeling issues. He offers immediate and personalized engagement with problems in the context of clients' unique lives, acknowledging that many difficulties arise as adaptive solutions to overwhelming circumstances that no longer serve them. Ultimately, his work fosters transformation through mindfulness, compassion, and a deep understanding of individual experiences.

Lauren Correy is a dedicated therapist specializing in providing support to children ages 4 to 13 and their families as they navigate life's challenges. With a warm and compassionate approach, she assists children in overcoming anxiety, trauma, anger, and adjustment issues through expressive arts, play therapy, and a variety of other modalities including attachment-based and trauma-focused therapies. Lauren's perceptiveness and humor create a safe environment where children can comfortably express their feelings, resolve problems, and develop essential life skills. She is committed to fostering stronger, more connected relationships between parents and their children by building upon inherent strengths and introducing new strategies into their parenting. With patience and understanding, Lauren helps children become resilient in facing life's challenges, employing an individualized therapeutic approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. Together, she and her clients explore new possibilities for growth and healing in an atmosphere of support and encouragement.

Donna Deffke is a passionate and dedicated therapist who believes in the transformative power of therapy. With a warm and compassionate approach, she provides a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. Donna is committed to her clients’ well-being, utilizing evidence-based practices tailored to meet each person’s unique needs. Her expertise in guiding individuals through life's challenges empowers them to achieve personal growth and emotional resilience. With a focus on fostering healing and self-discovery, Donna is here to support you on your journey toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Dr. Claire Duckwitz specializes in supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and ADHD. She is dedicated to working with both children and adults, providing thorough evaluations from a neuro-positive perspective. Many of her clients are young adults navigating the challenges of college and work life while managing ADHD and autism. What distinguishes Dr. Duckwitz from other practitioners is her extensive knowledge of the educational landscape. Parents and clients have expressed how her understanding of school norms and special education law has been invaluable in advocating for their children, ensuring they receive the support they need.

Suzanne Forrester is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes in the transformative power of therapy. With a focus on fostering emotional healing and personal growth, she creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Her approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, allowing individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. Through her guidance, clients can navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strength. Suzanne is passionate about helping others achieve their best selves and is committed to making a positive impact in their lives.

Tamara Graff understands that many people seek therapy during challenging times, whether due to recent losses, relationship transitions, or overwhelming emotions. She is dedicated to guiding her clients through these difficulties, creating a safe environment where they can feel empowered to share their stories. Tamara commends those who take the brave step to explore therapy, recognizing it as a potentially transformative experience. Her work with individuals, couples, and families is focused on leveraging their strengths so that they may achieve lasting change and not need therapy indefinitely. By prioritizing the impact of therapy on clients' relationships, she ensures that the skills and insights gained are applicable beyond the therapy sessions. With a deep passion for assisting those facing grief, loss, and shame, Tamara employs a holistic approach to therapy. Her goal is to help clients build resilience and attain a balanced, fulfilling life marked by healthy relationships.

Dan Kendrick is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to supporting teens, adults, and elders facing challenges like depression, anxiety, and grief. With a diverse practice, he specializes in helping individuals navigate life transitions, relationship issues, and emotional disturbances, offering a safe space for clients to express their feelings and explore their thoughts. Dan utilizes an integrative approach, employing various therapeutic modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, and Trauma-Focused therapy. His expertise extends to coaching and spiritual transformation, empowering clients through the healing process. By fostering a strong therapeutic relationship, Dan guides his clients in developing coping skills and enhancing self-esteem while addressing issues related to family conflict, codependency, and career counseling. Known for his warm energy and genuine empathy, Dan is committed to walking alongside clients on their journey of personal growth and emotional wellness.

Kate Kendrick is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the storms of life. Whether clients are troubled by relationship conflicts, anxiety, or depression, Kate provides a safe space for healing and growth. She understands that many couples may find themselves arguing frequently or avoiding vital conversations altogether, and her mission is to guide them towards genuine connection. With a focus on mindfulness-based approaches, compassion-focused therapy, and trauma-informed practices, she empowers clients to dissolve unhealthy beliefs and emotional patterns that lead to suffering. Kate helps individuals and couples learn to communicate effectively, fostering love, understanding, and intimacy. She believes that everyone carries within them the wisdom and strength required for healing. Through her supportive presence, acceptance, and gentle guidance, Kate assists clients in accessing their inner resources, enabling them to create the fulfilling, authentic lives they desire. In her practice, no one has to face their challenges alone; Kate is committed to standing by their side every step of the way.

Robin Kleisler understands that change, even when desired, can be a challenging journey to navigate alone. She believes that seeking support is a courageous step and a vital first move towards healing. For those feeling trapped in negative patterns or emotions, or resorting to unhealthy behaviors, Robin offers therapy as an effective way to gain new perspectives. She helps individuals tap into emotions that may have been suppressed and develop concrete steps towards lasting transformation. In her sessions, Robin fosters a collaborative environment where emotions, thoughts, and desired changes are explored together, creating unique skills and resources that clients can implement outside of therapy. With a background rooted in life experience, professional training, and a strong focus on treating trauma—whether incidental or developmental—family conflict, grief and loss, mood disorders, and addiction, Robin utilizes a holistic, solutions-focused approach. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapy, which further enhances her ability to support clients. Robin is dedicated to making therapy accessible; she is in-network with several major insurance providers and strives to be transparent and supportive in helping clients understand their benefits, reflecting her belief that therapy is a right for all individuals.

Lori-Grace Kochevar, the founder of Brighten the Brain, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an adoptive mother who brings twenty years of clinical expertise to her practice. Holding a Master’s degree, she possesses extensive knowledge of the physiological components of trauma and attachment issues in children, along with their effects on families and the broader systems that care for them. As a Transitional Specialist, Lori-Grace empowers families, businesses, and communities to navigate their processes of change and evolution. With the insight of a Master Therapist, she is pioneering a new conversation in trauma treatment, challenging long-held assumptions while integrating clinically and empirically based models that lead to effective, safe, and lasting results for families. Lori-Grace specializes in attachment and bonding issues, stress and trauma resolution, neurofeedback, and family and business systems work, all aimed at revolutionizing the support provided to those in need.

Kirsten Larsen is dedicated to helping her clients cultivate awareness and curiosity, empowering them to live happier, more authentic lives. Her therapeutic approach encompasses humanistic, psychodynamic, and somatic modalities, offering a compassionate, warm, and attuned experience. Clients frequently reflect on the profound sense of support they find in her sessions. Currently trained in EMDR and expanding her expertise with Somatic Experiencing, Kirsten works with individuals aged 13 and older. Understanding that it takes immense courage to begin the journey of therapy, she emphasizes the importance of finding the right facilitator. Kirsten is eager to connect with those ready to explore their path to healing and growth.

Michael Levy is a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. With a deep commitment to mental health, Michael creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. His approach emphasizes the importance of personal growth and resilience, helping individuals navigate challenges and develop healthy coping strategies. Michael believes in the transformative power of therapy and works collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals. With his warm demeanor and insightful perspective, he inspires those around him to embrace their unique paths toward emotional well-being.