Melissa Balent is a compassionate therapist who understands how anxiety, anger, sadness, trauma, moodiness, self-esteem, interpersonal problems, and substance use can impact a person's ability to cope with life's demands, such as work and relationships. Life can often feel overwhelming, scary, and difficult to navigate, yet Melissa provides help and hope for those experiencing these challenges. She is dedicated to listening to her clients' stories and supporting them as they recover from painful past relationships, life events, and addictions, as well as navigating difficult life transitions, loneliness, and despair. With a caring and collaborative approach, Melissa addresses treatment needs at a pace comfortable for each individual, utilizing an eclectic therapeutic process. Her goal is to foster her clients' growth through evidence-based and relational interventions while providing additional resources to build resilience. Respecting each individual's values and spiritual journey, Melissa empowers her clients with grace and mercy, meeting them wherever they are in their lives. She firmly believes in the healing power of love and kindness, embracing what feels broken, and guiding her clients toward inner connection and peace.

Valarie Barros, LAC, understands the overwhelming nature of life and the challenges that come with it. Whether someone is struggling with depression, grief, or a mental health diagnosis, Valarie helps clients unfold the complexities of their lives to gain clarity and perspective. By guiding individuals to reconnect with avoided emotions and uncover the roots of their emotional, physical, or mental patterns, she empowers them to create a new narrative. With a focus on reconnecting clients to their authentic, vibrant selves, she facilitates the journey towards peace of mind and joy. Valarie's use of counseling, Splankna, and life coaching fosters insight and self-awareness from a holistic standpoint. In a safe and supportive environment, she meets clients exactly where they are, enabling them to confront and navigate their life struggles effectively.

Sammy Freyta believes in the inherent power individuals possess to transition from struggle to strength. Life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving many to withdraw or surrender. However, true strength emerges from the ability to look within, especially during the most trying times. With a specialty in trauma, depression, and supporting first responders and trauma victims, Sammy is dedicated to guiding clients through their mental struggles. Drawing on her own resilience and empathic understanding, she collaborates with clients to uncover their unique strengths and internal capabilities for overcoming adversity. With a focus on evoking resilience, ensuring mind and body safety, and cultivating emotional agility, Sammy is passionate about assisting those impacted by the profound feelings of pain and loss. She embraces the power of creativity and empowerment in fostering healing and building self-resilience, committed to the belief that pain can lead to purpose. Sammy views her role as a companion on her clients' journeys toward wholeness. An adventurer at heart, she finds inspiration in exploration, trail running, travel, and the pursuit of personal limits. Her own experiences of loss, triumph, and growth deeply inform her healing journey and therapeutic practice.

Anjanette Surma understands that life can become overwhelming at times. As a compassionate therapist, she is dedicated to helping individuals navigate destabilizing relationships and events by highlighting their personal strengths and resilience. Together with her clients, Anjanette crafts a vision of what life after therapy looks like and outlines the necessary steps to achieve their ideal selves. Her primary goal is to facilitate happiness, and she is committed to guiding clients towards this transformation. Utilizing person-centered and strength-based approaches, Anjanette ensures that therapy remains accessible to those in need, drawing on a wide range of evidence-based practices tailored to fit each individual's needs. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds and personal struggles, looking forward to being a supportive part of their unique journeys.

Haewon Baek is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in addressing relational, attachment, and childhood trauma issues. With a wealth of experience, Haewon works with children, individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions, as well as miscommunication and conflict. Known for her nurturing and supportive approach, she is also direct, fostering a space of trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship. Haewon embraces multiculturalism and uses her great sense of humor to create a warm environment for her clients. She is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and growth, utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, including trauma-focused therapy and person-centered approaches. Haewon's educational background from UC Berkeley and John F. Kennedy University enriches her practice as she continuously integrates her knowledge to better serve her clients.

Teresa Wright is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping adults and elders navigate the stresses of life. She specializes in addressing mood disorders, trauma, and PTSD, providing a supportive environment for those dealing with anxiety, depression, crises, or traumatic experiences. Teresa understands how various aspects of life, including family, career, and caregiving, can contribute to overwhelming stress and impact relationships. By emphasizing healthy communication and resolving unmet needs, she helps clients find real solutions to their challenges. With a holistic approach that integrates spiritual dimensions, Teresa, as a pastor's wife, recognizes the importance of offering a safe and confidential space for those hesitant to address their mental health concerns within traditional settings. She invites you to explore the love of Christ and the power of healing together.

Megan Aliffi is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Animal-Assisted Therapist. With a practice that began in 2015, she has garnered expertise in evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy, alongside comprehensive diagnostic assessment. Focusing on strength-based interventions, Megan makes therapy both enjoyable and effective for her clients. She offers a wide range of specialized techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, and Parent Management Training.<br /> <br /> Her extensive experience spans various settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, homes, and schools, with particular proficiency in managing crisis intervention, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Notably, Megan specializes in animal-assisted interventions, harnessing the unique bond between clients and canines to enhance therapeutic outcomes.<br /> <br /> When working with children and teens, she employs a creative therapeutic approach that integrates their interests, strengths, and social supports, fostering a trusting and empathetic relationship with each client. This valuable rapport facilitates the delivery of high-quality, individualized care tailored to each person's needs.

Perla Alvarado is a dedicated therapist specializing in helping teens and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. With a profound focus on trauma and PTSD, Perla emphasizes the importance of self-esteem and spirituality in the healing process. She skillfully addresses a range of general issues, including peer relationships, behavioral problems, and family conflicts, enabling her clients to develop effective coping skills for life's transitions. Known for her culturally sensitive and trauma-focused approach, Perla utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused therapy. Her person-centered and strength-based philosophy fosters a safe environment where individuals can explore their feelings and experiences, ultimately guiding them toward personal growth and deeper self-awareness. With a commitment to fostering resilience and empowering her clients, Perla Alvarado is passionately devoted to supporting each person's unique journey toward emotional well-being.

Scott Banks offers a supportive and safe virtual space for individuals facing difficult emotions that impact their daily lives, relationships, and jobs. He recognizes that many people feel caught up in merely 'getting through' their challenges without realizing that there are more fulfilling paths available. Specializing in men's issues and life transitions, Scott employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), to help clients identify and understand patterns in their lives. He is dedicated to establishing authentic connections that facilitate meaningful conversations and empower individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and healing. Through his compassionate approach, Scott provides clients with the essential skills they need to navigate their feelings and experiences, ensuring that they feel ready to engage in therapy at their own pace.

Aimee Clark is a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience, specializing in guiding teens and adults through the intricate journey of mental health challenges, including complex trauma, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Known for her supportive and solution-focused approach, Aimee skillfully incorporates strength-based strategies alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients uncover paths to healing and renewed hope. With her extensive background, she is well-versed in navigating life’s challenges, including coping with family conflict, mood disorders, and stress. Aimee is committed to providing empathetic support on the journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth, inviting individuals and families to embark on their healing journey together.

Ryann Gay is an empathetic Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate with a specialization in relational issues, dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families through the complexities of their significant relationships. With a diverse toolkit of therapeutic styles—ranging from Play Therapy to the Gottman Method—Ryann tailors each session to best serve the unique needs of clients, helping them harness their strengths and achieve personal goals. With a certificate in Transformative Counseling, Ryann understands that therapy can be a remarkable journey of self-discovery and growth. Those looking to undertake a transformative path in their lives will find a supportive ally in Ryann, who is committed to being a meaningful part of their quest for well-being.

Dawn Hager is an accomplished therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field, dedicated to helping adults navigate the complexities of life. Her approach emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's authentic self to confront fears and overcome obstacles that may hinder personal growth. Dawn has a profound commitment to creating a safe, caring, and empowering space for her clients to explore their challenges and develop effective coping strategies. With qualifications from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Counseling and Psychological Services, she specializes in a variety of issues including anxiety, anger management, life transitions, trauma, and relationship concerns. Utilizing diverse therapy modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dawn strives to fully understand and meet her clients' individual needs in both individual and couples settings. She believes reaching out for assistance should be met with warmth and understanding, allowing each person the privilege of embarking on their personal journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Meredith Hammond, LPC, is committed to fostering meaningful connections that enhance well-being. Understanding that humans are inherently relational beings, she recognizes how patterns of interaction influence both joy and distress in life. Her mission is to empower clients to nurture their most significant relationships, including their relationship with themselves. Meredith offers counseling services for a diverse clientele, encompassing adults, children, couples, and families. With extensive experience, she skillfully addresses various challenges, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma, as well as conditions like Autism and Asperger's syndrome. Her therapeutic approach utilizes a rich blend of methodologies including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Play Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, ensuring a holistic and individualized treatment plan tailored to each client's needs.