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Malinda King

Malinda King

Malinda King, MA, was born and raised in Boston Massachusetts.  She grew up in house full of strong-willed, traumatized women, learning the beauty and complexity of the human …

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, …

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 …

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, …

Cayci Ferris

Cayci Ferris

Cayci is a provisionally licensed Mental Health Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is passionate about …