Terrapin Therapeutic collaborative is a dedicated counselor with a passion for supporting individuals and families in discovering their voice. Understanding that our world can be complex and overwhelming, she recognizes how daily events can evoke fear and anxiety, impacting one’s ability to live a fulfilling and peaceful life filled with abundance and joy. Her goal is to create a safe space that encourages mindful responses, steering clients away from unhealthy reactions. Utilizing methods such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, expressive therapy, EMDR, and play therapy, she empowers her clients to embrace change. Terrapin provides therapy to entire family systems, ensuring that her clients receive the holistic support they need to achieve their goals. Having worn various hats—family therapist, teacher, crisis evaluator, and supportive friend—she brings a wealth of experience that enhances her ability to help individuals and families overcome obstacles. With a firm commitment to fostering a safe and effective therapeutic alliance, she honors the brave step clients take in seeking support to improve their family dynamics. She fosters a collaborative environment where skills are built and tools modeled to promote healthy coping and reduce family stress. Terrapin looks forward to guiding families on their journey toward healing and empowerment.

Greenleaf Therapy is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults who are facing challenges with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression. Utilizing a blend of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Greenleaf Therapy also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in its approach. The practice offers individual therapy, group therapy, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) specifically designed for managing anxiety and OCD in younger populations. As the Director of Greenleaf Therapy, the team is driven by a deep commitment to help clients navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and OCD. With comprehensive training at McLeanu2019s IOP and MAMP, they possess a robust background in treating a variety of issues such as generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, specific phobias, and separation anxiety.

Ruth Venti, a licensed mental health counselor with a holistic approach to therapy, understands the complexities of life, filled with joys, sorrows, and the challenges that come in between. She recognizes that when individuals and couples face daunting obstacles that affect various aspects of their lives—such as relationships, careers, and emotional and physical health—the feeling of being stuck or anxious can emerge. Ruth provides a compassionate space for her clients to talk and process their experiences, enabling them to move forward with clarity and empowerment.<br /> <br /> With a focus on anxiety, depression, chronic physical and emotional conditions, stress management, work-life balance, and marital conflicts, Ruth facilitates exploration of these issues. Her approach to individuals emphasizes the cultivation of self-esteem, self-empowerment, and finding one’s voice. In her work with couples, she fosters the re-connection and the development of healthy bonds through respectful emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual engagement.<br /> <br /> The therapeutic process is a collaborative journey that delves into the emotional, psychological, and physical implications of clients' experiences, as well as the contextual factors involved. Ruth employs a variety of modalities, including Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, evidence-based couples therapy, and incorporates multicultural and social issue perspectives to address the diverse needs of her clients.

Maryelien Zampell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in the field of therapy. She adopts a strengths-based, client-centered approach, firmly believing in the resilience and strength inherent within each individual. Maryelien recognizes the courage it takes to seek therapy, and her mission is to empower her clients by nurturing their skills and internal resources. As a guide and witness to their transformative journeys, she offers support through a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, and coaching, all within a trauma-informed framework. Above all, Maryelien prioritizes the development of a strong interpersonal connection with each client, as she believes this relationship is fundamental to achieving meaningful success in therapy.