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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 …

Nendler Michel

Nendler Michel

Nendler “Dee” Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, holding a MSW from Adelphi and a BS in Forensic Psychology from …

Genevieve Sanchez-Hidalgo

Genevieve Sanchez-Hidalgo

Genevieve received her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in Arlington, VA. She has just over 10 years of therapy experience working with …

Brandy Russell

Brandy Russell

Life can be challenging and the additional obstacles of change, strong emotions and a lack of a sense of control can make the challenge feel overwhelming. She partners with people …

Jamie Heffler

Jamie Heffler

Making the choice to attend therapy is a wonderful first step, but it can also stir up a wide range of emotions. Therapy invites us into a space of vulnerability, which can feel …

DesaRay Torres

DesaRay Torres

DesaRay is an authentic LCSW trained in EMDR, EMDR Pain Protocol, and Internal Family Systems therapies. DesaRay shares she feels these help support clients who have experienced …

Stephanie LaCasse

Stephanie LaCasse

Stephanie is a licensed associate therapist who specializes in individual therapy with adolescents and adults starting at age 12 and up. Stephanie has experience helping those …

Cindy Jia

Cindy Jia

Cindy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and has been in the mental health field for over 5 years. She specializes in depression and anxiety, trauma and childhood abuse, …