Inessa Altshuler is a seasoned Counselor and LMHC with 12 years of experience, dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients. She fosters an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and validation, allowing individuals to openly discuss their physical, emotional, and psychological concerns. Inessa encourages exploration of difficult situations, traumatic experiences, and maladaptive patterns while helping clients build on their strengths to overcome challenges and realize their full potential. Her integrative approach combines attachment-based, humanistic, holistic, and strength-based methodologies, incorporating elements of CBT, mindfulness, and psychoanalysis. She specializes in addressing a wide array of issues, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adult ADHD, and identity concerns. Inessa serves a diverse clientele that includes adults, adolescents, and families, and she welcomes clients from various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and non-binary individuals. She also provides parental guidance and assists families navigating difficult life transitions and conflicts.

Jotham Busfield is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in working with young male clients aged 9-25. He skillfully blends coaching and therapy, emphasizing the development of emotional intelligence, leadership skills, confidence, healthy relationships, academic success, and athletic performance. Common challenges faced by his clients include low self-esteem, anger management, high stress, anxiety, depression (including bipolar disorder), and video game addiction. Through Riser+Tread, Jotham aims to reach as many young men as possible with the mission of helping them 'Step Up + Move Forward.' Over the years, his work has focused predominantly on addressing the silent struggles many boys endure, often influenced by societal expectations of stoicism and stubbornness. Jotham believes that young men seek guidance and support online and strives to offer them a safe, constructive space, along with valuable resources for both them and their families.