Shedding Light Counseling, led by an experienced counselor with an MA and LMHC credentials, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their challenges. For those feeling down, experiencing anxiety, or struggling with unwanted thoughts about past experiences, Shedding Light Counseling offers a compassionate space to overcome these hurdles. Life can present overwhelming obstacles, leaving many to believe that things may never improve. However, with proactive steps, a brighter tomorrow is achievable. Shedding Light Counseling believes that every individual is the expert of their own experiences. The approach centers around collaborating with clients to deeply understand their feelings, explore their journeys, and identify what has led them to seek help. There is no need to delay your journey towards a more fulfilling existence; the time to take action is now.

Samantha Nettleton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Recovery Coach with over 8 years of experience. She skillfully works with individuals, couples, and families, specializing in substance and behavioral addiction, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and trauma. With a unique therapeutic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, Samantha is committed to providing her clients with the individualized treatment they deserve. Her goal is to guide clients toward long-lasting overall wellness, making her practice a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.

Susan Roy, a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, believes that happiness is a tangible goal worth pursuing. She is committed to walking alongside her clients on their journey towards personal growth and healing. With extensive experience working with children, teenagers, and adults, she has a remarkable ability to connect with diverse populations. Susan specializes in supporting both adults and children facing challenges related to autism, depression, trauma, life transitions, social skills, behavioral issues, and relationship dynamics. Furthermore, as a qualified vocational evaluator, she provides assessments that empower individuals at career crossroads to make informed decisions. With over a decade of professional experience helping adults navigate the aftermath of trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and relational difficulties, Susan employs a variety of proven therapeutic interventions. Her extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method enables her to tailor her approach to meet each client's unique needs. Susan has specialized credentials in applied behavior analysis, trauma, crisis de-escalation, and play therapy. Driven by her mission to offer accessible mental health care, she warmly encourages individuals facing financial barriers to explore her sliding fee options. Typically, appointments can be arranged within a swift timeframe of 3-5 business days.

Ana Maria Arcos-Zapata is a compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to supporting parents, especially those with children on the spectrum, along with their siblings. She understands that parenting challenges can lead to feelings of distance or disconnection within families. She recognizes that many parents desire a deeper connection with their children but often find themselves entangled in patterns of conflict or avoidance. With a background as an educator and a behavior specialist, Ana helps families navigate these concerns by exploring what has and hasn’t worked in the past. Together with her clients, she identifies strengths and formulates tailored strategies for healing and growth, prioritizing each family's unique needs and goals. Ana is committed to providing the care and support parents and families need to thrive, and she welcomes the opportunity to guide them on their journey toward connection and understanding.