Cheryl Taylor is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with an MSW, LCSW-C, MPA, and CDWF. With a wealth of experience working with teens, adults, and elders, she specializes in addressing key issues such as depression, trauma, and self-esteem. Cheryl’s therapeutic approach is informed by various evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), ensuring a culturally sensitive and compassionate environment for her clients.<br /> <br /> Her practice reaches individuals dealing with a wide spectrum of challenges, including addiction, emotional regulation, and anxiety. Cheryl is particularly attuned to the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and provides support in navigating identity and self-acceptance. Through her eclectic and person-centered techniques, Cheryl fosters a safe space for healing and personal growth, making her a trusted partner for those facing life's transitions and emotional difficulties.

Alexandra Swe is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, known for her deep passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's toughest moments while focusing on their strengths and successes. With extensive experience, she effectively supports individuals facing a myriad of challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and chronic mental illness. Alexandra is also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Clinician, providing evidence-based treatment for trauma. She consistently strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment in her therapeutic practice, fostering progress and healing in her clients.

Mina Dadvar is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting adults through a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, and marital issues. With a focus on both individual and family therapy, she utilizes an eclectic approach, integrating methods such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused therapy. Mina possesses a profound understanding of trauma, PTSD, and relationship dynamics, allowing her to effectively assist clients in navigating complex emotions and improving their coping skills. Her compassionate demeanor and commitment to providing a safe space enable individuals and couples to explore their deepest concerns, fostering personal growth and healing. Whether addressing issues of self-esteem, family conflict, or stress management, Mina is passionate about empowering her clients to achieve emotional wellness and fulfillment in their lives.

Mina Dadvar Klein, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with nearly four decades of experience, understands that individuals often seek treatment because they are in pain. She knows that facing one's own weaknesses can be challenging, particularly for those whose cultural background or family upbringing discourages openness and self-disclosure. Creating a safe environment is her priority, where clients can confront, accept, and transform aspects of their lives they may consider shameful or self-destructive. Through her extensive training from renowned experts like Dr. Albert Ellis and Dr. John Gottman, Mina has acquired invaluable insights into relationship dynamics and emotional health. She is both a certified Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) therapist and a certified Gottman Method educator. Mina is passionate about community outreach and education; in the early 90s, she even launched a television program focusing on the unique challenges faced by Iranian-Americans, including acculturation, depression, anxiety, parenting, and marital discord. With a profound commitment to helping her clients overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles, Mina invites you to take the courageous step toward healing and growth.

Janet Dante is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the field. She understands that everyone experiences feelings of anxiety or depression at times, and seeks to provide a safe space for those who feel stuck in their circumstances. Clients may come to her for various reasons, such as struggling in relationships, navigating personal loss, or desiring to make meaningful changes in their lives. Janet specializes in working with adults, providing tailored therapy for both individuals and couples. Her expertise encompasses marital and premarital challenges, anxiety, and relational difficulties, along with gender issues, illness, and loss. With extensive advanced training in self psychology, attachment-based therapy, and psychodynamic approaches, Janet fosters a collaborative therapeutic environment where change is possible through dialogue. During the initial session, clients will experience her supportive approach and can decide if they wish to continue their therapeutic journey with her.

Nina Davachi is a licensed clinical professional counselor who is passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, couples, children, and families navigating various challenges. With a wealth of experience in clinical practice, she excels in facilitating goal-directed activities to help clients achieve significant changes in their lives. A considerable portion of her work focuses on assisting clients in managing anxiety and depression, guiding them to take concrete steps toward a more adaptive future. Nina collaborates closely with her clients, fostering a supportive environment that encourages insight-driven, positive behavioral changes while promoting acceptance of change rather than resistance. Her integrative approach allows for the incorporation of diverse therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual's needs. With a profound understanding of various issues, age groups, and cultural backgrounds, Nina finds deep fulfillment in helping clients overcome obstacles to realize their best selves.

Rosario De Gregorio, a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), believes that therapy can empower individuals to discover new paths of functioning and deepen their self-awareness, facilitating progress in life. She views every crisis, obstacle, and challenge as a unique opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery, revealing insights into one's identity. As an immigrant, Rosario intimately understands the nuanced individual and family challenges of navigating a different culture. With a passion for supporting immigrant families, she guides them through both the benefits and challenges of adapting to a new environment. With extensive experience in hospital settings and outpatient mental health clinics, she has worked with a diverse range of clients addressing issues like family conflict, depression, anxiety, family transitions, and self-esteem. Rosario employs varied therapeutic models tailored to her clients' specific needs, utilizing modalities that include Couples, Individual, and Family therapy. Her warm, direct style fosters a respectful therapeutic relationship, ensuring clients feel safe to explore their emotions and pursue their aspirations. By helping them rediscover their strengths that may have been obscured by adversity, she empowers them to cope more effectively and achieve their goals.

Renata De verthelyi is a licensed professional counselor and a bilingual therapist fluent in both Spanish and English, bringing over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience to her practice. She is dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families, guiding them toward discovering new and healthy life alternatives. Renata also possesses a wealth of knowledge in conducting comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for students, including children, adolescents, and college students, who may not be reaching their full potential. Her assessments focus on evaluating strengths and weaknesses, as well as identifying the possible presence of ADHD, learning disabilities, and emotional challenges, making her a compassionate and insightful resource for those in need.

Dr. Cara Dehghan is a dedicated therapist who passionately collaborates with individuals and couples to address a wide array of challenges including anxiety, panic, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, motivation struggles, medically unexplained symptoms, and inattention. She is committed to helping her clients cultivate self-compassion and live authentically, empowering them to transition from mere survival to thriving lives. With an integrative approach, Dr. Dehghan tailors evidence-based techniques to meet the distinct needs of each client. Her specialties include EMDR, an empirically-supported treatment designed to mitigate the impacts of past trauma, and mindfulness skills that foster a nonjudgmental connection with oneself and the present moment. Additionally, she employs PACT, an intensive relationship therapy grounded in neuroscience, to support couples in enhancing their emotional health. Dr. Dehghan provides a safe and nurturing environment for her clients, facilitating awareness of relationship patterns and enabling them to take control of their lives. Through insight and improved relationships, clients are guided to shift from the passenger seat to the driver's seat, forging a path towards emotional wellness.

Amanda Dennehy, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, holds a Master’s degree and is dedicated to supporting adults and elders in navigating life's challenges. With a compassionate approach, Amanda addresses common issues such as depression, anxiety, and life transitions through a variety of therapeutic modalities. She specializes in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and integrative methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy. Amanda’s rich expertise in attachment-based techniques and motivational interviewing empowers her clients to find their paths to wellness and personal growth.

Julie Derby, LCSW-C, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who believes that therapy is a collaborative process fostering trust and authenticity, essential for insight and growth. She emphasizes the importance of introspection and vulnerability, which can facilitate deeper connections with oneself and others. Julie provides psychotherapy for adults, young adults, and older adolescents within an empathetic, non-judgmental environment, prioritizing self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-kindness. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she warms her sessions with humor to guide individuals toward healing and achieving their goals. Primarily working from a psychodynamic perspective, she seamlessly integrates various approaches to enhance self-efficacy. Julie's integrative treatment is centered around understanding her clients' life experiences, recognizing the journey that has led them to therapy. She considers it an honor to listen to her clients' stories and is genuinely excited to partner with them on their path toward improved communication, relationship quality, and a more satisfying, fulfilled life.

Lauren Donohue, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, MS), is dedicated to assisting adults who feel overwhelmed by life's challenges and transitions. With a focus on therapy techniques like Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Lauren aims to help individuals rebalance and rejuvenate their lives and overall well-being. She identifies stressors, prioritizes what matters most, and teaches effective communication and relaxation techniques that empower clients to manage their daily challenges effectively. Her warm and supportive approach provides a safe environment for expressing oneself, inspiring personal change, and fostering peace within oneself and relationships. Lauren specializes in guiding individuals through life transitions, addressing difficulties in prioritizing self-care, overcoming communication breakdowns, and navigating feelings of overwhelm, fear of change, or failure. With her eclectic and integrative therapy style, she meets clients where they are and offers a non-judgmental perspective that fosters insight into personal struggles. As a skilled and empathetic listener, Lauren is committed to equipping her clients with the tools needed to enact meaningful changes in their lives.

Anne Donohue is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) located in Maryland, boasting over 20 years of extensive experience across various mental health settings. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University Long Beach in 1995 and earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 1991. Anne views counseling as a collaborative process between therapist and client, employing a client-centered and strength-based approach tailored to individual needs. Her commitment to fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental environment allows clients to pursue meaningful change in their lives. With expertise in addressing top issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief, Anne offers effective therapeutic modalities, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for preteens, teens, adults, and elders (65+).