Breanne Pedersen is a passionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) who firmly believes in the potential for change. She recognizes that many individuals experience feelings of being stuck at times and provides the support needed to foster positive transformations in their lives. With over 7 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling, Breanne skillfully employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) coping strategies alongside Solution-Focused therapeutic interventions. Her ideal client is someone eager to embark on the journey towards positive change. Breanne is wholeheartedly dedicated to guiding individuals in building healthy self-esteem, nurturing positive relationships, and enhancing their motivation for change. She embraces a collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients to identify tailored treatment plans that address specific needs and goals. Life can present challenges, but under Breanne's compassionate guidance, no one has to navigate them alone.

Dr. Epp is a compassionate and skilled counselor dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages, including preteens, teens, adults, and elders. With a PhD and licensure as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Epp specializes in helping clients navigate life transitions, develop coping skills, and address emotional disturbances. Their therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness and incorporates various effective methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Epp creates a culturally sensitive and supportive environment in both individual and group settings, empowering clients to explore their thoughts and feelings through a trauma-informed, strength-based lens. Their work emphasizes positive psychology and experiential techniques, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of clients, guiding them through challenges towards personal growth and emotional well-being.

Leslie Albion, LCPC, understands that life can be challenging, and she believes that no one should have to navigate those challenges alone. Many individuals find themselves trapped in the hustle of everyday routines, often overlooking their struggles with anxiety, family conflict, infertility, or depression. Leslie is dedicated to helping her clients find peace, empowerment, and a sense of being truly seen and heard in their lives. Through her person-centered therapy approach, she fosters a safe and nurturing environment where clients can express their authentic selves. Leslie employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Techniques, to support her clients in reexamining their life paths. Her use of humor and mindfulness contributes to a warm atmosphere that encourages healing. If her therapeutic philosophy resonates with those seeking a compassionate ally in their journey, Leslie is ready to assist them in achieving their goals and aspirations.

Sheri Bland, a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). With a wealth of experience in addressing mood disorders, anxiety, and women's issues, she creates a safe and supportive space for adults seeking to navigate life's challenges. Utilizing a diverse range of therapeutic modalities including Compassion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Sheri tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her commitment to integrating Positive Psychology and Solution Focused Brief Therapy ensures a strengths-based perspective, fostering growth and resilience. Sheri is passionate about helping her clients uncover their potential and build meaningful connections with themselves and others.

Claire Brown, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced clinical social worker and therapist dedicated to helping adults and elders navigate the complexities of relationships and life transitions. Clients seeking to revitalize their marriages or enhance intimacy will benefit from Claire's transformative approach, which emphasizes establishing solid friendships, creating love maps, increasing fondness, and fostering emotional connections. With a robust toolkit, she equips couples to address conflicts effectively, allowing them to break the cycle of old arguments and achieve new resolutions. Trained directly with John and Julie Gottman in Seattle, Claire is a certified Gottman therapist with over 30 years of professional experience. Having navigated her own life journey, including a 42-year marriage and raising three adult children, Claire understands the challenges of adjusting to parenthood, launching children, retirement, and dealing with life's losses. She warmly invites individuals to share their stories, recognizing their struggles with decision-making and assertiveness. Through her guidance, clients will discover how enhancing self-esteem can lead to a more fulfilling life and improved relationships.

Melissa Carlson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), is the owner of Carlson Counseling. Her approach to therapy beautifully blends straightforward communication with the understanding that clients are the true experts in their own lives. Melissa's goal is to empower clients to access their inner wisdom and develop actionable plans to navigate through their challenges. She recognizes the influence of early childhood experiences and past traumas on the narratives individuals create about themselves. With multiple credentials, including Masters Degrees in Counseling and Teaching, alongside a Bachelor's Degree with a Minor in Family & Child Studies, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Melissa specializes in various therapeutic modalities, including EMDR and culturally sensitive practices, and is dedicated to offering both in-office and teletherapy options. Particularly when working with children, she harnesses the power of Play Therapy as her preferred method. Additionally, her focus on Parenting enables her to provide tailored sessions for parents, either independently or integrated with counseling for their children, helping families navigate the complexities of life's transitions and interpersonal relationships.

Debbie Chirikos, LCSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist dedicated to helping individuals, particularly adults and elders, navigate through times of change. She excels at guiding those who are ready to confront and overcome uncomfortable feelings, facilitating the transformation of habits and patterns that contribute to stagnation. With a keen understanding that many personal issues such as anxiety, depression, and self-sabotage can arise from faulty thinking, Debbie uses solution-focused techniques to bring self-defeating thoughts into the light, encouraging clients to respond differently to their challenges. One of her areas of expertise lies in supporting parents of young children experiencing behavioral issues. Debbie teaches vital parenting skills, promoting consistency in expectations, and creating a stable home environment. She addresses common challenges such as managing eating, sleeping, and social difficulties in young children, particularly those with ADHD and oppositional behaviors. Understanding the stress of parenting, Debbie is committed to helping families transition from chaotic routines to nurturing experiences, allowing parents to enjoy quality time with their children rather than engaging in constant power struggles. With her guidance, families can find relief and embrace the joy of parenthood once again.

Nicole Coniglio is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and national certified counselor (NCC) who embraces a holistic approach to therapy. She meets her clients where they currently are in life, collaborating deeply to uncover balance in their lives and relationships. Understanding that individuals can become codependent with their behaviors, relationships, and feelings, which can negatively impact the mind, body, and spirit, Nicole integrates mindfulness-based cognitive techniques, expressive arts, motivational interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her practice. Her belief that recognizing the possibility of change is a significant step forward fuels her commitment to supporting clients on their journeys of self-exploration, ultimately fostering positive behavioral changes and crafting new norms. Acknowledging that change is a fundamental aspect of life, Nicole aspires to guide her clients toward self-compassion, inner peace, and balance. She understands that while life may hand us lemons, the shared journey of finding the 'extra sugar' to sweeten those circumstances is invaluable—allowing individuals to recognize their perfectly imperfect human nature.

Judy Flores Sender is a compassionate and highly skilled Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with expertise in providing integrative, culturally sensitive psychotherapy services for children, teens, and adults. With a strong belief in the transformative power of therapeutic relationships, she creates a nurturing and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to overcome life's obstacles. Specializing in Play and Sandtray Therapy for children, Judy provides unique opportunities for young clients to express complex feelings, develop essential skills, and promote healing and growth through creative self-expression. Her holistic approach respects each individual's journey, collaborating closely with clients to empower them in making effective choices for a more fulfilling life. As a bilingual counselor, Judy is dedicated to helping diverse populations, leveraging her Master's Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Services with a Minor in Family and Child Studies. Additionally, she serves as a High School Counselor, supporting students in achieving academic success and fostering career development.

Melissa Forte is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master's Degree from Lewis University. Her impressive background spans diverse fields, including mental health, education, corporate business, and training, equipping her with over 11 years in K-12 and higher education counseling, as well as more than 15 years in corporate environments. For nearly seven years, she has thrived in the clinical mental health setting, passionately assisting individuals in achieving fulfillment and success across all aspects of their lives. Melissa enjoys working with children, teens, and adults, helping them navigate challenges such as relationship issues, anxiety and stress, depression, parenting concerns, and family conflict. Her goal is to guide all individuals toward a healthier path in all self-care domains. Dedicated to a client-centered approach and driven by unconditional positive regard, Melissa harnesses strong skills in empathy, rapport-building, and non-judgment to foster a successful therapeutic relationship. As she supports clients on their journey, they can trust that she is there to listen, connect, and offer the healthiest direction to achieve their goals.

Warren Heard, CADC, is a dedicated psychotherapist who embraces a collaborative and empathetic approach, employing the most effective therapeutic techniques to foster personal insights and facilitate lasting change. With extensive knowledge garnered from diverse clinical settings, Warren understands the intricacies of the therapeutic process, making him well-equipped to support clients on their journey of personal growth. His commitment to the art and science of therapy is evident in his focus on helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting transformation. He recognizes the innate capacity for change within each client and positions himself as a skilled facilitator of that process. Specializing in a range of therapies including Addictions Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Approach, Trauma-Informed Care, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Warren is adept at addressing a variety of challenges. Through his clinical practice and ongoing education, he has developed the experiences and skills necessary to implement evidence-based methods to assist both adults and youth dealing with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, substance use, and life adjustment issues.

Erica Helzer, LCSW, is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, she has a deep passion for working with adults and couples facing a variety of challenges. Whether dealing with crushing anxiety that seems unmanageable, or feeling hopeless and isolated, Erica’s approach aims to instill hope and rejuvenate the spirit. Many individuals and couples find themselves stuck in repetitive arguments or drifting apart—Erica’s expertise in solution-focused brief therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy provides the tools necessary for rekindling intimacy and resolving relationship issues. She welcomes those who are seeking support during difficult times, including life transitions, emotional disturbances, or parenting concerns. With a commitment to nurturing growth and healing, Erica is here to guide clients on their journey to a more fulfilling life.

Katie Higgins is a compassionate counselor with specialized training in navigating the complexities of anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism. She understands that uninvited thoughts can be not just uncomfortable but distressing, often leading individuals to feel trapped in a relentless cycle of worry and avoidance. Many strive for perfection yet feel burdened by their own expectations, resorting to strategies that, although logical, may not alleviate their fears. Katie is a perinatal mental health certified professional and an LGBTQIA+ ally, dedicated to assisting adults in breaking the patterns dictated by anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Her therapeutic approach is diverse, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more to empower clients in reconnecting with themselves. Though reaching out may seem intimidating, Katie believes it’s the unfamiliarity that breeds fear, not a lack of capability. If anyone is ready to take that courageous step toward understanding and change, Katie is here to guide them on their journey.