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Danielle Pigno

I’m often incredibly amazed and humbled by the clients I work with who strive to become more aware/present, and make choices toward living healthier lives across mind, body, and soul. Over the last decade, I have helped individuals from all walks of life break cycles of negative thinking patterns and habits, and to instead, enjoy life in the ways we ALL truly deserve!

Trauma Therapist Sarah Nunes

Often folks come to see me who have complexities about their histories and relationships. I'm an EMDR therapist and complex is my thing. You might have lingering family dynamics that still show up in your current relationships or trauma that hasn't been addressed that's literally sucking the air out of the room. There is help and change is possible.

Rene Silver

My ideal client is one who is searching for counseling for the first time or has a new or ongoing life stressors that has resurfaced. That want to be heard in a safe, non judgmental, and confidential environment. As part of the human race; we all have skeletons in our closet. We all have made mistakes.Believe me I make some daily, and even make some continually. We are all vulnerable. We all have what we show the world and what we show a select few.

Olivia Strauss

I have experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, relationship struggles, family conflict, and life transitions. I offer an affirming and accepting space for all queer, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive identities within the LGBTQ+ community.

Toby Williams

You may be experiencing anxiety and depression and looking for tools to express your emotions and manage your physical symptoms. You may over intellectualize and have a hard time connecting to, understanding and expressing your feelings. Life changes affect how we identify ourselves, our relationship with ourselves and with other people. It's possible to discover strength in yourself and learn tools to help you get unstuck from current and past challenges.

Viviana Del Aguila Niebylski

Many of us have had experiences that left a mark in our souls and bodies. While I don't believe in a cure or quick fix to ease such troubles, I do believe we can work together towards integrating and processing past experiences so that they may be more capably carried. I work with older adolescents, adults and older adults specializing in sexuality, navigating adulthood, cultivating authenticity and transmuting trauma.

Katie Hauser

I work closely with adults of varying age and life experience - particularly those clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression, those experiencing relationship difficulty, identify as LGBTQIA+, are participants in non-monogamous and polyamorous, kink and alt-sex communities, and those who are simply looking for a practitioner whose approach is non-judgmental and genuinely sex-positive.

Elizabeth McInnes

Are you looking to reflect, learn more about yourself, understand the patterns in you life, and determine which you want to keep and which no longer serve you? Let's understand what's affecting you in the here and now, reflect on the past and how this may be influencing your responses, and build on your strengths. Let's come up with goals and identify strategies to reach those goals. I use an integrative approach pulling from CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic/relational therapy.

Matt McDavid, LCSW

My ideal client is someone who feels the weight of doubt, but knows they’re meant for something more. They’re creative, insightful, and ready to explore their story, letting go of what no longer serves them. Together, we’ll uncover the strength within and create a life rooted in self-love, compassion and purpose. Imagine stepping into a future where you feel truly empowered, free from self-doubt, and deeply aligned with your values. The life you deserve starts here—your next chapter begins now.

Liz Silverman

I work with young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, issues related to drugs or alcohol, and those recovering and healing from trauma. I have supported individuals in exploring their gender and sexuality and embrace non-binary, trans, and queer identities. I also specialize in perinatal, postpartum, and parental mental health. Many of my clients are mental health care providers themselves, who need clinical supervision or emotional support.

Katarina Bennicoff Yundt

My goal for you is to become your most authentic self–intentional, empathetic, vibrant, and engaged with the world. For me healing is about ongoing evolution, reconnecting with yourself, finding inner peace, and feeling whole and worthy as you are. In our work together I will support you in reclaiming all parts of yourself with compassion. Sessions may involve discussion, guided movement, body exploration, meditation, breath work, writing, or art creation.

Mi Cao

Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated.

Jennifer Coonce

Often times, people find that they experience unhappiness, anxiety, or repeated obstacles to getting what they want in relationships, work, or other areas of our lives. I see patients who experience anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and other forms of unhappiness or dissatisfaction. I have had success with pre-teens, teens, adults, and couples.

Jolie Avena

At Avena Psychological Services, we offer individual, couples, and group therapy services and have staff who specialize in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, work stress, life transitions, substance abuse, religion/spirituality issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship difficulties. We offer individual and couples therapy for a variety of clients, and our diverse staff are committed to cultural competence and sensitivity in all of our work.

Michael Cruz

I have experience working with a diverse array of populations such as adults, teens, couples, college students, recent college graduates, immigrants, Spanish speaking, and international clients. I am also experienced working with issues related to trauma, sexual assault, substance use, infidelity, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+ and multicultural identity issues. My approach is rooted in collaborative relationships with each client so that the process of healing is

Laila Elashaal

I view therapy as both an art and a science, integrating mindfulness, feminist, and evidence-based interventions into traditional psychotherapeutic approaches such as psychodynamic, CBT, and ACT modalities. My experience includes treating clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, identity conflicts, life transitions, family conflict, self-esteem, body image, oppression, and chronic illness.

Gwen Lovett

Many of the people I work with are navigating faith transitions, deconstructing long-held beliefs, or healing from the impact of high-control or authoritarian religion. Some come from Mormon or fundamentalist Christian backgrounds and are looking for a safe, supportive space to explore who they are outside of those systems. They’re often seeking clarity, connection, and a more authentic sense of self—even if they’re not sure where to begin.

Jessica Thalhamer

My passion is working with individuals who face challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, family issues, attachment, loss, co-dependency, addictions ACOA issues, and more.

Carl Williamson

I work with adults across the lifespan, including adolescents transitioning into adulthood; this includes individual, family, couple, and relationship work. I often meet people at transitional moments when anxiety, depression, relational conflict, or symptoms of trauma surface. Our work is to learn how you arrived at this moment and in what ways we move forward together. I have worked extensively with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Daniel Lee

I've been privileged to work with people of all ages, ranging from young adults to senior citizens, living with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use recovery, relationship & identity issues, and adjustment to chronic medical conditions. Additionally, I've had experience working with vulnerable populations impacted by the criminal justice system.