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Emma Pirozzi

Emma Pirozzi

Emma is a Supervisee in Social Work who graduated with her Masters in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.  Emma is passionate about helping people move through …

Danny Ross

Daniel “Danny” Ross

Danny Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Clinical Social Work from New Mexico Highland University. Before becoming a …

Sydney Stewart

Sydney Stewart

Sydney graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in family science, from Anderson University. She is currently pursuing a master’s in marriage and family therapy and …

Jay Cross

Jay Cross

Jay Cross is a clinician ready to support you with branching out, being creative, and managing the highs and lows of your day-to-day life. With his background in community mental …

Allison Gainer

Allison Gainer

Allison Gainer is a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and Ed.D candidate in educational leadership who is passionate about guiding individuals through life's challenges and …

Vithusha Selvavelautham

Vithusha Selvavelautham

I am a South Asian therapist who is dedicated to supporting adults and young adults through navigating their individual identity and values, especially for those who've grown up in …

Zyan Riggs

Zyan Riggs (they/them & he/him)

Zyan Riggs is a neurodiverse and nonbinary/transmasculine Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate who got their Master’s from University of Denver’s International Disaster …

Haley Harris

Haley Harris

Hello, my name is Haley and I'm a trauma, anxiety, and OCD therapist. I help clients heal from parent or partner abuse, neglect, traumatic events, and life stressors. If this is …

Shoshie (Rose) Fox-Long

Shoshie (Rose) Fox-Long

Shoshie received her MSW from the University of Michigan. She decided on social work because she wanted to help people through their life obstacles, trauma, life stages, and more! …

Dr. Gillian Dowlou

Dr. Gillian Dowlou

Dr. Gillian is a psychologist and the Clinical Director of the Sherman Oaks team. She obtained a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is also …

Abigail Leverette

Abigail Leverette

Abbey is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. She is a graduate of Monmouth University in Mental Health Counseling. She has experience working in …

Kathleen Gil

Kathleen Gill

Kathleen Gill is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with over a decade of experience in counseling children, teens, and young adults. With expertise in …