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Nicole Hoopes

Nicole Hoopes

When kids or teens are struggling, it doesn’t always come out in words, it often shows up in behavior, big emotions, or shutting down. Nicole, LMSW, helps children feel safe, …

Annie Tarnasky

Annie Tarnasky

Annie Tarnasky is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Annie graduated from The George Washington University with a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Annie has been …

Madison Howell

Madison Howell

I’m a psychotherapist specializing in trauma-focused interventions for children and adults. With expertise in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive …

Josh Hunold

Josh Hunold

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides client-centered, strengths-based care. I take an empathetic, direct, and collaborative approach, recognizing the courage it takes …

Mollie Bera

Mollie Bera

Mollie is an LMFT/LPC Resident who enjoys working with couples, families, teens, children, and young adults on mental health, career, relationship, and transition-related …

Ellisa Pearson

Ellisa Pearson

Ellisa is a Licensed Social Worker who believes healing happens in safe, supportive relationships. She brings both professional training and lived experience into her work, …

Taylor Luallen

Taylor Luallen

Taylor is a Licensed Master Social Worker who earned her bachelor’s in Psychology and MSW from Stevenson University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She works with young …

Steve Crawford

Steve Crawford

Hello, my name is Steve Crawford. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate practicing under the supervision of Dr. Demetrius Cofield PHD, LPC-Supervisor. I am a Graduate …

Kayla Carter

Kayla Carter

Kayla is a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, and relationship and familial challenges. She works with clients of …

Pete Wisdom

Pete Wisdom

A therapist shaped by living across diverse communities, I understand firsthand how socioeconomic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, ability and age affect whether …

Madre Simons

Madre Simons

Madre works with high-functioning adults who appear “fine” but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who they are. Many have spent years prioritizing others while neglecting …

Alia Massoud

Alia Massoud

If you've ever felt like therapy wasn't built for a brain like yours, you're not alone. If you’re looking to give it a(nother) shot, you're in the right place. Alia is a …