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Kayla Wright

Kayla Wright

​Kayla is a Licensed Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s transitions with dignity, encouragement, and kindness. With experience supporting children, …

Kate Young

Kate Young

Katie received her MSW from George Mason University and has experience in school settings and at a child advocacy center, supporting clients with emotional and behavioral needs. …

Christine Saia

Christine Saia

I am a graduate-level therapist intern who is passionate about supporting clients as they navigate life’s challenges. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe and …

Amy Risinger

Amy Risinger

Amy has over 10 years experience in the mental health field working with adolescents, young adults and families. She uses an eclectic approach using a variety of modalities, like …

Elizabeth Durfee

Elizabeth Durfee

Hi, I’m Liz, a Supervisee in Social Work with over four years of experience helping people navigate crucial and challenging times in life. I’m here to support you on your journey …

Julianna Perez

Julianna Perez

Julianna Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges while building resilience …

Evan Richardson

Evan Richardson

Evan is a Licensed Social Worker with dual master’s degrees in Communication Psychology and Social Work. He specializes in helping individuals move from feeling overwhelmed or …

Blas Martinez

Blas Martinez

I provide a space where you don’t have to have it all together. I specialize in helping people navigate the "messy middle" of life—those times when you know something needs to …

Lindsey Bitzer (she/her)

Lindsey Bitzer (she/her)

Lindsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Clinic Manager with over 12 years of experience helping clients navigate life’s challenges. She uses a culturally responsive …

Denise Taylor

Denise Taylor

Denise is a Licensed Master Social Worker who brings warmth, authenticity, and practical support into her work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, emotional …

Maite Echeandia

Maite Echeandia

Maite Echeandia, M.S., MSSW, is a bilingual and bicultural mental health practitioner, social worker, medical anthropologist, linguist, and multicultural educator dedicated to …

Tara Thompson

Tara Thompson

Life can feel overwhelming when facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, or major life transitions, but you do not have to navigate it alone. With over …