Lysandra Penn-Bartoo, a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, offers compassionate support to those navigating challenging times or persistent feelings of distress. With a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, she empowers her clients to embrace self-compassion, combat negative thinking patterns, and cultivate positive coping strategies. Lysandra understands that every individual is unique, and she employs an individualized, emotionally-centered approach infused with humor, support, and warmth. Specializing in helping adolescents and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, loneliness, and relationship issues, she incorporates a strengths-based perspective, ensuring that each client feels seen, understood, and valued.