Dr. J C Dyson & Associates LLC is dedicated to providing professional mental health care through a comprehensive Behavioral Health Counseling Service. The organization’s mission is to employ best practices that engage clients as they embark on their journey toward wellness. By fostering and cultivating healthy developmental steps for recovery and healing, both clients and their families are supported in the therapeutic process. The team, composed of licensed counselors, social workers, and family therapists, is committed to facilitating the path to mental wellness. Their services cater to individuals, couples, and groups, with a special focus on court-ordered clients. This includes services related to domestic violence (Duluth Certified), court-ordered custody evaluations, supervised visitation, and behavioral modification, ensuring a wide array of support for those in need.

Isabella Christodoulou, the founder of Life as Art Studio, is dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and groups on their journeys to uncovering their truths and voices. With a mission to unearth talents and unblock creativity, Isabella primarily utilizes action methods, drawing from her extensive training in psychodrama. She believes that enhancing spontaneity is essential for authenticity and self-discovery. Many individuals experience suffering from emotional pain, often stemming from the loss of their true selves or societal pressures to conform. This pain can manifest in various forms, including addiction, depression, unresolved grief, and family conflict. Isabella's eclectic, psychodynamic, and experiential approach respects established recovery practices and emphasizes the importance of mind/body integration. Above all, she recognizes that the desire for connection and acceptance is universal. In her therapy sessions, Isabella fosters a safe environment through her well-honed clinical skills, guiding clients through the healing process with a balance of humor, joy, and playfulness.

Elizabeth Colistra is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Jungian analyst with more than fifteen years of clinical experience working with individual adults. Her Jungian approach to psychotherapy and analysis facilitates a deep understanding of the hidden influences that shape everyday life. By collaborating with clients, she helps uncover self-sabotaging patterns and dynamics that may restrict their true selves. Through this transformative process, clients learn to connect with the unconscious, integrating unrecognized aspects of their personality, which contributes to a greater sense of wholeness. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of imagination and the innate creative potential within each individual, guiding them toward a more meaningful life. Her practice often includes a focus on dreamwork, the unconscious, and the search for deeper meaning in one's existence.

Kathrin Herzhoff is a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts and Louisiana, holding a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University. With extensive training completed through an internship and postdoctoral fellowships at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, she has garnered valuable experience working with clients facing a broad spectrum of concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and sleep issues. Kathrin offers her expertise to adults of all ages, supporting them as they navigate various life transitions—whether it’s addressing mental health challenges as a college student or enhancing executive functioning skills for everyday life. Specializing in evidence-based therapies, she equips her clients with effective coping skills through approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Kathrin welcomes individuals to explore their therapeutic journey, engaging in meaningful conversations to ensure a good fit for collaboration and growth.

Megan Murphy understands that deciding to enter therapy can be an experience that is both exciting and daunting. She is dedicated to easing this fear and working collaboratively with clients to achieve the futures they envision. Megan firmly believes that her clients possess the skills and strengths necessary to overcome their obstacles, and she is enthusiastic about joining them on this transformative journey. Recognizing that individuals often develop coping skills and patterns that conflict with their personal values due to systemic injustices, learned behaviors, and traumatic events, Megan provides a nurturing space for clients ready to challenge these patterns. As a person-centered and existential therapist, she has extensive experience supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and relationship issues. Additionally, Megan is an LGBTQ2S+ ally and affirming of sex work, ensuring that all clients feel respected and understood in their therapeutic process.

Debra Namias specializes in Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Critical Incidents. She facilitates growth for Individuals, Couples, Families, Corporations, Industries, and the Military, helping them to develop essential relationship soft skills that lead to successful emotional and behavioral well-being. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach that combines psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance-commitment, and dialectic methods, Debra assesses the pulse of both individuals and organizations. She believes that the ability to sustain personal and professional relationships is deeply rooted in authentic values and goals that have proven reliable in the past and continue to define the present. Debra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Qualified Department of Transportation (DOT) Substance Abuse Provider (SAP), a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP), and a Licensed Forensic Counselor (LFC). Her commitment to fostering individual and organizational relational potential reflects her dedication to empowering those she serves.

Claudia Norton understands that emotional distress can be a confusing, overwhelming, and vulnerable experience for individuals. She recognizes that often, the attempts to manage this distress may inadvertently lead to more friction. In her therapeutic practice, clients find a safe space to articulate their experiences, where Claudia provides support in exploring new ways to relate to and manage their feelings. Her goal is to empower clients to develop the internal resources necessary to confront the patterns influencing their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and choices. Claudia believes that gaining insight into these patterns opens the door to practicing new ways of experiencing oneself and the surrounding world. She encourages free and open expression of emotions during sessions as a method of release, a catalyst for change, and an opportunity to fully engage with the present moment. Claudia emphasizes that articulating emotions, thoughts, desires, and memories is crucial for reevaluation and transformation, and she fosters a supportive, non-judgmental relationship that is essential for this process. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, interpersonal conflict, relationships, and identity development. Claudia is an active member of the LGBTQ+ community and has extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients. With a feminist and anti-racist framework, she approaches client concerns and the therapeutic relationship with care and understanding.

Halisha Anderson is a dedicated therapist specializing in relationship and communication issues for preteens, teens, and adults. She understands the struggles couples face when communication becomes difficult, especially in the context of infidelity, marital and premarital concerns. With Halisha's guidance, clients can navigate feelings of increased anxiety and depression, and seek effective resolutions to recurring arguments that keep them feeling disconnected. Her warm and culturally sensitive approach helps individuals and couples feel safe and supported, fostering an environment ripe for transformation.<br /> <br /> Using a blend of trauma-focused and evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Halisha empowers her clients by equipping them with coping skills to manage grief, relationship dynamics, and mood disorders. She is passionate about honoring each client's unique journey, ensuring they feel acknowledged and valued throughout the counseling process.<br /> <br /> Halisha emphasizes the importance of patience and self-kindness in therapeutic growth. By focusing on the goals that matter most to her clients, she helps them insert safety, security, and support into their relationships, leading to enhanced life satisfaction. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Halisha Anderson is ready to embark on this journey with you, guiding you towards healing and connection.

Nicole Blair is a dedicated therapist who believes in the transformative power of the mind. With a unique ability to help clients reshape their inner narrative from one of criticism and doubt to a supportive and nurturing voice, Nicole empowers individuals to flourish. She is especially skilled in providing grief support, aiding those coping with the loss of a loved one, a significant role, or a cherished place. Through her expertise in Therapeutic Breathing, she guides clients to release trapped energy and unresolved emotions, creating a path toward healing and renewal. Nicole's work in life coaching allows her clients to regain their creativity and inspiration, fostering a mental environment conducive to personal growth. Her approach acknowledges the significance of emotional processing, helping clients navigate through difficult times to emerge stronger. Nicole inspires hope through her warm, compassionate demeanor, ensuring that anyone who connects with her feels encouraged and ready to embark on their journey of self-discovery and healing.

Solace Chaóteau is a licensed professional counselor with a strong commitment to helping adults and couples discover effective solutions that enhance their relationships and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for exploration and positive change, guiding clients toward achieving their goals and improving their overall quality of life. In her clinical outpatient practice, Solace focuses on providing therapeutic services informed by the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, 5th Edition. Utilizing Solution Focused Brief Therapy approaches, she empowers individuals to adopt a solution-oriented mindset by emphasizing their strengths and successes in overcoming obstacles. Solace's passion extends to addressing communication difficulties, sexual dysfunction, and intimacy challenges within relationships of all types. Alongside her dedication to therapy, she holds valuable qualifications as an LPC Supervisor and a Family and Divorce Mediator, and is an active member of the American Counseling Association, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists.

Veronica Claborn, LPC, is a dedicated therapist who creates a reflective and supportive space for her clients. She emphasizes the importance of exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to determine their effectiveness and impact. With a focus on expanding awareness of personal processes and protective patterns, Veronica helps individuals understand how these aspects influence their minds and bodies. Through her systemic and interpersonal approach, she facilitates the removal of barriers that hinder connection to oneself and others. Veronica specializes in helping clients navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use, LGBTQ+ matters, life transitions, anger management, trauma, and interpersonal relationships. With training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she is well-equipped to address PTSD and developmental trauma. Her empathy and firsthand experience in seeking therapy enable her to connect genuinely with her clients. Veronica believes that therapy is most effective when clients feel a sense of comfort and connection with their therapist, making her a compassionate ally in their healing journey.

Meet Alison Gabel, a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes in the transformative power of therapy. With a strong commitment to fostering emotional growth, Alison provides a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. Her approach is grounded in empathy, understanding that each client's journey is unique. Alison is passionate about empowering clients to overcome challenges and achieve lasting positive changes in their lives. Through her expertise, she guides individuals on their path to healing, helping them unlock their full potential and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being.

Grace Harman understands that grieving can be a profound and painful experience. Many individuals find it difficult to sleep and focus, suffering from bodily aches and emotional turmoil. Some may even be on medication for depression or anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by their grief and unsure of how to navigate their pain. With a deep empathy for this struggle, she holds sacred space for individuals to explore their grief and allows them to connect with their bodies as a source of wisdom in their healing journey.<br /> <br /> Her programs offer soulful embodied grief support, catering to both long-standing and recent grief experiences. Grace believes that the grieving process is sacred and that true, lasting change originates from the body. In her sessions, she employs meditation, movement, art making, writing, and verbal processing, all designed to help individuals understand and move through their loss, ultimately guiding them toward relief and transformation.<br /> <br /> Grace's approach is centered on healing and empowerment, reminding her clients that it’s never too late to begin the process of healing their grief.