Dr. Norma Perez is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate feelings of depression, anxiety, and overwhelm. She understands the challenges many face when feeling unhappy with life’s direction and strives to assist them in finding a healthy balance among their personal relationships, parenthood, and work commitments. With her guidance, clients can gain a fresh perspective and identify tailored solutions that resonate with their unique experiences. Dr. Perez emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s desires and offers a collaborative approach to mapping out paths toward achieving happiness and personal goals. By recognizing and addressing obstacles along the journey, she empowers her clients to create not just a resolution, but a thriving life beyond their expectations. Those seeking an action-oriented, results-focused therapist will find Dr. Perez to be a valuable partner in their mental health journey.

Molly Rafferty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) dedicated to supporting preteens, teens, and adults as they navigate the complexities of life. She understands that alongside joy, there are challenges such as heartache and suffering. Many of her clients come to her carrying the weight of childhood and/or adult trauma, often manifesting as relational issues and self-doubt. Molly believes that every individual deserves to be heard and validated, embracing the uniqueness of each client. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of various therapeutic models, she specializes in trauma-focused healing. Molly knows that healing begins within the context of attuned relationships characterized by trust and mutual respect. She offers telehealth sessions and equine therapy, collaborating with her equine partners to help clients establish safety, cultivate self-control, and create healthy boundaries in both their internal experiences and relationships. Through these approaches, clients find the courage to process their trauma and embark on a meaningful healing journey. Molly invites individuals to join her—whether in conversation or alongside her horses—to foster a nurturing healing relationship.

Lori Sheffield is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with credentials that include an MA, LMFT, and EMDR. She understands that reaching out for help during tough times is one of the greatest gifts individuals can give themselves. Just as physical health is crucial for everyday functioning, so is mental health and well-being. Lori strives to guide her clients toward achieving their optimal balance in life by addressing varied concerns, including relationship and interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and trauma that may obstruct their path to a fulfilling life. She believes that understanding oneself and how to engage with the world is essential for true happiness. By working together, Lori helps clients tackle the issues that keep them trapped in negative patterns. She emphasizes the importance of personal awareness, empowering clients to recognize their own capacity for healing and self-help through therapy. Employing a person-centered approach, her focus is always on the client. With a range of therapeutic techniques at her disposal, Lori ensures that therapy is tailored to be most beneficial for those she works with. She prioritizes client goals to measure progress meaningfully, and she looks forward to accompanying individuals on their unique personal journeys.

Austin is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in sports behavioral health. He understands that sports challenges are unique and emphasizes the critical connection between mind and body. Recognizing the significant roles that attitude, emotions, and perspective play in achieving excellence, Austin is committed to helping teens and adults navigate their experiences. He provides expertise in issues such as sports performance anxiety, injury recovery, body image concerns, eating disorders, post-sports transition challenges, trauma, and competition stress. His therapeutic approach includes psycho-sensory modalities such as Havening, TFT/Tapping, and Trauma Focused techniques, along with Structural Family Therapy and Interpersonal therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Austin believes that disappointment should not be viewed as failure, but rather as an opportunity to progress towards success, akin to the mythical Phoenix that rises above adversity. He also works collaboratively with coaches, managers, families, and a range of sports-related professionals, including physicians, physical therapists, trainers, dietitians, and chiropractors. For those facing issues beyond his listed services, Austin is dedicated to providing support or guiding them to a trusted resource tailored to their needs.

Abigail Stancik is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in individual therapy for teens and adults navigating life's challenges. She understands that everyone experiences struggles, often feeling unworthy of love and belonging, which can lead to difficult daily experiences. Abigail believes that her clients are capable of uncovering and nurturing their best selves by exploring and addressing the barriers they face. She creates a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can feel heard and validated as they navigate their emotions. In her practice, Abigail utilizes a blend of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among others. Her areas of expertise cover a range of emotional and life issues, such as anxiety, parenting challenges, and support through pregnancy and postpartum periods. With a strength-based and person-centered approach, Abigail provides the tools necessary for her clients to build a fulfilling and joyful life.

Tommie Vela is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals and children navigate the challenges of trauma, anxiety, and depression. With a specialization in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and integrative brain health practices, Tommie guides clients toward emotional release and deeper connections with themselves and their loved ones. Whether addressing symptoms arising from sports injuries or supporting clients through life transitions, Tommie's approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each person. As an Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Professional, Tommie employs a holistic philosophy to healing, acknowledging that each journey to mental wellness is distinct. For those seeking relief and acceptance from life's difficulties, Tommie's expertise and nurturing demeanor offer a path to improved mental health.

Mary Firme MS, LPC is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who understands that life's journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns. She provides a safe space for her clients to express their thoughts, feelings, dreams, and fears, helping to guide them toward resolution and the possibility of living their best lives. Specializing in working with older teens and adults, Mary is particularly attuned to women's issues across the lifespan and the health concerns that can accompany them. With a unique background as both a teacher and school counselor, she has a deep understanding of the stress and dynamics faced by college students and educators.<br /> <br /> As a mom, stepmom, and wife, Mary has successfully blended a family and is intimately familiar with the challenges and nuances of communication within various family constellations. Having experienced the hardships of widowhood and single motherhood, she brings first-hand knowledge of the struggles and triumphs of these roles to her practice. As a trauma-informed therapist, Mary employs attachment theory to explore her clients' personal histories, helping them navigate the complexities of grief and loss that can cloud their lives.<br /> <br /> With a genuine belief in the attainable nature of help and healing, Mary approaches her work as an optimist. Her experience proves that change is possible, and she is committed to supporting her clients on their paths to resilience and emotional well-being.