Therapists that create a safe space for you

Sarah Ginsberg is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with over three years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. Drawing from Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she helps clients identify and process the past experiences they want to address while also exploring the internal resources they can use to manage present-day thoughts and emotions.Sarah is an ally to the LGBTQ community and to survivors of abuse. She believes we are all in this life together and that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the right to tell their own story.

Kaylen Mawdsley is a Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to individuals across the lifespan who are facing a range of challenges in outpatient and community-based settings. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University in 2022 and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College in 2024.Kaylen uses a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. She understands that being vulnerable and seeking help can feel intimidating, but she also believes it reflects resilience and a willingness to grow.

Katelyn Blount is a Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a concentration in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling, from Naropa University.Katelyn provides a compassionate, grounded space for individuals navigating life transitions, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and complex trauma. Her work is rooted in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and somatic approach, supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves in a way that feels steady, clear, and sustainable.

Sarah Bick is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with over three years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in supporting clients with a range of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and anxiety.Sarah earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons University in 2022. As part of her training, she completed a two-year clinical internship that strengthened her ability to support clients effectively.She has experience using evidence-based practices such as DBT, CBT, and person-centered therapy. Sarah believes in combining these approaches with strong therapeutic relationships to provide care that is tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Mary Gatheru is a Mental Health Counselor who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2023 and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2026, both from Salem State University.She has experience working in outpatient settings and specializes in counseling adults. She has also facilitated groups focused on anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional wellness.Mary’s approach emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in rapport, empathy, and trust. She believes in the power of individualized care and is committed to ensuring each client receives tailored support to meet their unique needs.

Kyle Toon is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in mental health, programming, and advocacy. He works with culturally diverse adults (21+) navigating a wide spectrum of human distress, including identity struggles, systemic injustices, relational conflicts, stress, anxiety, depression, moral conflicts, and grief and loss.Kyle's approach centers intersectionality, subjectivity, and empowerment. He is dedicated to fostering self-determination in thought, language, and action.At the heart of his work is the philosophy of Ubuntu — expressed as: "I am because we are" — which he sees as the foundation of a meaningful therapeutic alliance.

Alisha “Sage” Service is a Licensed Master Social Worker who provides therapeutic support to children, teens, adults, and families navigating a wide range of life challenges. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work after spending several years as a stay-at-home mom, foster mom, and adoptive mom.Sage has experience in child welfare and substance abuse treatment and has a strong interest in trauma-informed care. She is trained in EMDR and believes in an individualized, collaborative approach that supports healing, growth, and resilience.

Gus Darden is a Mental Health Counselor with a background in sport and performance psychology, as well as outpatient mental health care. His approach is collaborative, relational, and insight-oriented, helping clients better understand the underlying patterns that shape their emotions, behaviors, and performance. He works with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity concerns, relationship challenges, and performance-related stress, with an emphasis on authenticity, self-awareness, and meaningful change.

Pauline Tran is a Mental Health Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient and school-based settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston and takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and person-centered therapy.As the child of immigrants, Pauline values providing culturally responsive care through a multicultural lens. She strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and encouraged in their growth and healing. She also speaks conversational Vietnamese.

Phylicia Henderson is a Licensed Associate Counselor with approximately two years of experience providing therapeutic support throughout Arizona. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2025.Phylicia specializes in trauma-informed care for individuals who have experienced adverse life events, including domestic and sexual violence. She is committed to creating a warm, safe space where clients feel seen, supported, and understood. With a deep appreciation for the unique experiences each client brings to therapy, Phylicia emphasizes individualized care and works to foster emotional growth and developmental skills tailored to each person’s needs.

Dr. Tondra Brown, also known as Dr. Tea, is a military veteran and Resident in Counseling who works with adolescents, adults, and military veterans. She supports clients dealing with ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, separation anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, grief and loss, relationship issues, divorce, and marriage restoration.Dr. Brown earned Master’s degrees and has experience in both clinical and school counseling. She also received a doctorate in Educational Leadership, with a focus on negative behaviors in adolescents and effective interventions.Dr. Brown takes a holistic approach to counseling, integrating biblical principles upon request as well as science-based methods to empower client growth.

Jennifer Looney is a Resident in Counseling with two years of clinical experience providing therapeutic support to individuals. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2024, which provided a strong foundation in evidence-based practices and client-centered care.Jennifer has a special interest in grief and trauma-informed care and brings a compassionate, well-rounded perspective to her work. She is dedicated to helping individuals develop effective coping strategies and meaningful life skills that support personal growth and emotional stability.

Steven Rodriguez is a Licensed Associate Counselor dedicated to helping individuals grow into their most authentic and fulfilling selves. He recognizes how powerful it can be to feel truly heard, validated, and supported during moments of vulnerability, and supports clients in staying grounded in their values and self-knowledge.In practice, Steven takes an eclectic approach so each session fits the unique needs and context of the individual. He strives to create a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported as they work through difficult emotions, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward healing and growth. At the core of his work is a commitment to expanding access to mental health care and offering services that are inclusive, equitable, and affirming for individuals from all walks of life.

Amaninder Grewal is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC, DNP) with over one year of experience providing psychiatric medication management for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in outpatient clinical settings. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Michigan–Flint in 2023.Amaninder is passionate about delivering high-quality, holistic care and has completed extensive training to ensure individualized patient needs are met. Throughout her career, she has taken a collaborative approach to addressing a wide range of mental health conditions. As a result, her patients have received the support, resources, education, and treatment necessary to improve their overall well-being and quality of life. Amaninder specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Kathryn Boyle is a Mental Health Counselor with over four years of experience providing therapeutic support to individuals of all ages facing a wide range of challenges. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis in Health and Behavioral Medicine, from William James College in 2024, where she developed the skills to address mental health concerns effectively.Kathryn has a strong interest in trauma-informed care and has completed extensive training in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health, schools, in-home services, and interventional clinics. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of her clients.Kathryn believes in the power of individualized care and strives to ensure that each person receives tailored support that meets their unique needs.

Taylor Tenaglia is a Mental Health Counselor with experience in both inpatient units and outpatient clinics. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Salem State University in 2022 and completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2026.Taylor specializes in counseling adults and has extensive experience leading groups on topics such as grief, anger management, substance use, depression, and anxiety. As an emerging therapist, she strives to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients through rapport-building, humor, and a focus on comfort and safety. She is committed to creating a supportive space where clients feel at ease and empowered in their work.

Consuela "Ella" Galvan is a Licensed Social Worker and therapist who supports adults navigating stroke recovery, neurodivergence, anxiety, and major life transitions. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver.Before becoming a therapist, Consuela worked in information technology, where she developed strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Her path into this work was also shaped by personal experience: after surviving a stroke, she developed a deep interest in brain health, recovery, and the emotional toll that neurological changes can take on everyday life.Many of her clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of their next steps after significant shifts in their health or circumstances. Consuela takes a compassionate, strengths-based approach, helping clients build practical structure and meaningful goals so that life feels more manageable.She believes therapy should be a collaborative process – one where clients feel truly understood, supported, and empowered to move forward.

Stephanie Harrison is a Supervisee in Social Work under the Virginia Board of Social Work and currently practices under the supervision of Olga Montgomery, LCSW.Her professional background includes mental health, finance, and the biotech industries, with a focus on access to care, disease-state education, and the intersection of systems, behavior, and decision-making. Stephanie has worked with adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations in a variety of settings, including community-based care, inpatient psychiatric units, detoxification programs, and dual-diagnosis treatment. She is deeply passionate about supporting individuals navigating perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, substance misuse, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse.Stephanie has a particular interest in working with individuals who are in recovery or striving toward it. She believes recovery is a deeply personal process that looks different for everyone. While recovery may involve healing from the misuse of alcohol or drugs, it can also relate to behaviors such as shopping, gambling, sex, social media use, or other patterns that feel out of alignment. If a maladaptive behavior is interfering with the life you want to live, Stephanie offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore it.As a Certified Financial Social Worker with prior experience in business and finance, Stephanie brings a unique perspective to understanding the emotional and relational aspects of money. She specializes in helping individuals process the emotional complexities of finances, including power dynamics, impulse control, and the challenges that can arise from actual or anticipated involuntary financial transitions related to the “5 D’s”: death, disability, divorce, distress, and disagreement. If you feel that your emotions are managing your finances rather than the other way around, this space offers support and clarity. Please note that this work focuses on emotional and behavioral patterns and does not include investment advice.Stephanie takes a strength-based, resilience-oriented approach to therapy. She integrates solution-focused and motivational interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based practices, radical acceptance, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients change maladaptive patterns and build meaningful, lasting change. She works collaboratively and without judgment to help clients define goals and create lives aligned with their values. She also offers flexible, nontraditional hours to better accommodate those who find it difficult to prioritize self-care during the standard workday.Outside of her professional work, Stephanie is a proud mother of two sons—one a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserves who is attending nursing school, and the other a Master Diver with the Coral Restoration Foundation. She enjoys traveling, live music, and spending time with friends and family, especially when it includes laughter and meaningful connection.Stephanie is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) and looks forward to offering this modality to her clients.

Kasandra Hill is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with more than 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and women through life’s most challenging seasons. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family, in 2024. She has dedicated her career to walking alongside clients as they build resilience, confidence, and emotional strength.Kasandra is passionate about trauma-informed care and has extensive training in working with children and women who have experienced adverse events, complex trauma, or system involvement, as well as other barriers common in underserved communities. She is especially committed to supporting young girls, mothers, and families navigating generational trauma, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and life transitions.Her approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. Kasandra integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Reality Therapy to help clients reconnect with their values, strengthen personal responsibility, and develop practical tools for lasting change. She believes therapy isn’t about changing who you are; it’s about uncovering your strengths and stepping into the healthiest, most empowered version of yourself. Kasandra creates a safe, affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported, and she partners closely with families to nurture emotional development, improve communication, and build skills that extend far beyond the therapy room.

Shontelle Ramsay is a Supervisee in Social Work in Virginia. She is dedicated to helping individuals find balance, healing, and hope through compassionate, person-centered therapy. She offers a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore challenges and build on their strengths. Shontelle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and strengths-based approaches to support personal growth and emotional well-being.With experience in program development, justice reform, and direct client care, Shontelle understands how systems shape individual experiences and helps clients navigate those complexities. She has supported diverse communities through behavioral health, justice reform, and care coordination programs, always centering empathy and empowerment in her work.

Tamara Carrington is a Resident in Counseling with more than 15 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families across educational and mental health settings. She earned her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2016. Her work focuses on helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, and life challenges while building on their strengths.She takes a compassionate, client-centered approach and integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and person-centered techniques to help clients develop practical tools for growth, healing, and resilience.

Rebeckah Atikinson is a Resident in Counseling with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults facing a range of life challenges. She earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Webster University in 2024, building a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and client-centered care.She is passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan and helping them develop practical skills to manage emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. Her work is grounded in a supportive, collaborative approach that fosters growth, resilience, and self-awareness. Rebeckah tailors each treatment plan to the unique strengths and needs of every client.

Jennifer is a Social Work Candidate with more than 15 years of experience, including three years of clinical practice serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across diverse needs.She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver with a focus on mental health and trauma. This training equips her to address a wide range of mental health concerns effectively. Throughout her career, Jennifer has focused on delivering trauma-informed care to marginalized and underserved communities.She believes in holistic, client-centered, individualized care that supports each person’s overall well-being.

Christopher “Chris” Emerson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with more than seven years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges and transitions. He earned his master’s degree in counseling from Naropa University in 2017, where he developed a strong foundation in humanistic, person-centered therapy and a deep respect for everyone’s inherent wisdom and capacity for growth.He brings a unique perspective to his work, informed not only by professional training but also by personal experience navigating the mental health system, allowing him to understand it from both the inside and the outside.Chris works with adults of all backgrounds and identities, and he has particular experience supporting those navigating relationship concerns, spirituality and meaning-making, existential anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. He also offers informed support around psychedelic integration and “spiritual emergency,” helping clients make sense of intense or expanded experiences in a grounded, compassionate, and practical way.Chris’s approach is collaborative, affirming, and tailored to each client. He prioritizes creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore what matters most, strengthen self-trust, and build resilience for overall well-being and healthier relationships.

Marissa Smitton is a Supervisee in Social Work with more than 12 years of experience providing therapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and children. Marissa earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University and has practiced a range of modalities, including trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approaches.Marissa helps clients process thoughts and emotions, develop individualized goals, and work toward those goals at the client’s own pace. Throughout their career, Marissa has had the privilege of supporting clients with diverse identities and proudly practices cultural competence both personally and professionally.