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Macie Roorda

Macie Roorda

Macie Roorda is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) under the supervision of Michelle Koerner. She specializes in working with couples navigating life transitions, …

Shelby Bliss

Shelby Bliss

Shelby Bliss is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 12 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She uses an eclectic, …

Nina Geoffroy-Suppes

Nina Geoffroy-Suppes

Nina is a warm and engaging Licensed Clinical Social Worker and doctoral candidate in education, bringing authenticity and understanding to every session. As a queer therapist with …

Kate Dobson

Kate Dobson

Kate believes that healing comes through connection. Through connection with others and connection with self, you can defeat the shame, anger, or hurt that so often drive how we …

Zachariah Stenzel

Zachariah Stenzel

Zach graduated from Wheaton College with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. His background is in Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient, where he was a team …

Mayra Martinez

Mayra Martinez

Mayra believes that therapy is a journey of self-discovery and healing, where individuals can uncover their inner strength and achieve lasting change. She is fully licensed with …

Bianca Contreras

Bianca Contreras

Bianca is a Licensed Therapist with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is dedicated to supporting individuals in navigating life’s challenges with empathy …

Cynthia Sivick

Cynthia Sivick

Cynthia is a graduate of Marymount University with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a compassionate therapist with years of experience working with …

Miriam Saleh

Miriam Saleh

Meet Miriam! She understands that navigating difficult emotions alone can feel overwhelming and isolating—something no one should have to face by themselves. Life brings …

Alexis Vicchio

Alexis Vicchio

Lexie is an art therapist and resident in counseling. She earned her master’s in counseling and art therapy from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences (formerly known as …

Cassidy Lewis-Share

Cassidy Lewis-Share

Cassidy is motivated and passionate about providing others with care that increases their sense of well-being. She sees each person as a unique individual and collaborates to …

Artwan Green

Artwan Green

Artwan "Twan" is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) specializing in supporting individuals from age 8 through adulthood. He has experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, …