Melissa Allen is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist, recognized for guiding adults through life's transitions and challenges with a compassionate and holistic approach. Many people find themselves leading what looks like a successful life yet still experience a feeling of something being amiss. With Melissa’s extensive experience of over two decades, she provides a safe and judgment-free space for clients to explore their paths and uncover the fulfillment they seek. Her diverse therapeutic modalities, including Compassion Focused, Humanistic, and Emotionally Focused therapies, support individuals, couples, and families in transforming their lives into the realities they crave and deserve. Melissa's spiritual wisdom, entwined with her healing abilities, empowers clients to reach their highest potential while authentically embracing their true selves. Together, they embark on a journey to unearth passions and release inner blockages, paving a path filled with light, love, and joy. Melissa values personal connection and is committed to supporting your transformation into the ideal self, helping you discover your purpose and infusing each day with a passion for life.

Jennifer Lansky is a compassionate therapist who recognizes that every individual shares fundamental needs: to love, to be loved, and to feel valued. When these needs are unmet, it can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression, ultimately affecting relationships. She believes that the goal of therapy is to alleviate these symptoms by addressing their root causes. Jennifer helps clients understand how their expectations of love and self-worth, shaped by past relationships, can be both healthy and realistic. By working together, she assists individuals in recognizing the influence of their past on their present and empowers them with the tools necessary to become the best versions of themselves. In her practice, Jennifer cultivates a safe and supportive environment, allowing clients to delve into their inner narratives and foster kinder, more constructive dialogues. Understanding that life and therapy can be challenging yet immensely rewarding, she encourages individuals to bring their authentic selves to the sessions. With patience, undivided attention, empathy, and humor, Jennifer guides her clients through this journey, helping them make meaningful connections while reminding them of their inherent strength to navigate crises and confront insecurities.

Skip Paynter is a compassionate psychotherapist at Izlind Integrative Wellness Center in Rhinebeck, NY, specializing in the unique needs of teenagers, adults, and seniors over 65. He possesses significant expertise in addressing issues such as depression, LGBTQ+ identities, emotional disturbances, and life transitions. Skip employs an integrative approach to therapy that skillfully combines interpersonal, humanistic, emotion-focused, and mindfulness-based methods, including mindfulness meditation, EFT/tapping, and reiki, tailored to the individual needs of each client. Drawing from his experiences as a former executive in the corporate sector, he effectively integrates practical strategies for behavioral change, fostering personal growth and well-being.