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Charly Bjornsen

Charly Bjornsen

Charly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy to Nashville and surrounding areas since 2013. Seeing 18 years old and up, she specializes in mindfulness based, …

Ariana O'Shea Benes

Ariana O’Shea Benes

Ariana has her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and her Master of Social Work, both from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Her background is in outpatient mental health, …

Dayna Lei

Dayna Lei

I love working with individuals that identify with female-presenting high-masking neurodivergency, particularly in college-aged individuals. Some other terms for high-masking that …

Matinah White

Matinah White

Matinah is a compassionate therapist who fosters a collaborative and nurturing environment in session. She helps clients explore their innermost thoughts and emotions in a secure, …

Alexus Moore

Alexus Moore

My name is Alexus, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate. I enjoy in working with children, adolescents, and adults who face challenges such as anxiety, depression, …

Marianne Wilson

Marianne Wilson

Marianne has been in the behavioral healthcare field since 1995. Born and raised in NJ, she attended Kean College and received a BA in Psychology. Afterwards, she moved to Florida …

Caitlin Clay

Caitlin Clay

Caitlin Clay, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University. Specializing in working with adoptive children and families, she …

Debbie James

Debbie James

Debbie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). With over 10 years of …

Nicole Busch

Nicole Busch

Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes strongly in the power of her client’s stories and works diligently to ensure they feel seen and heard as they embark …

Nate Benjamin

Nate Benjamin

Everyone faces challenges in their life and are able to handle them on most occasions. However, when these difficulties begin to disrupt our ability to live our everyday life, they …

Abby Pease

Abby Pease

Hi! My name is Abby Pease, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Qualified Supervisor. I am proud to lead the Ellie Mental Health- Space Coast team and am excited to …

Nahal Kaivan

Nahal C. Kaivan

As Clinic Director at Larchmont Ellie, I am deeply committed to promoting mental health equity and access. With expertise in couples, family, individual, and group therapy, I …