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Martine Rossell

Martine Rossell

Martine Rossell, LMHC ATR-BC is a licensed mental health counselor and board certified art therapist. Martine got her master’s in mental health counseling with a specialty in art …

Jennifer Hodges

Jennifer Hodges

Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Harding University in Searcy, AR and subsequent Master’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX. …

Angela Heider

Angela Heider

Angela is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and has completed training in Brainspotting and EMDR with a diverse background including experience as a wilderness therapist, …

Stephen Ventre

Stephen Ventre

Stephen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who believes in helping people through listening, understanding, and taking action steps toward reaching their goals. He loves …

Nick Pinnell

Nick Pinnell

Nick is a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, and Motivational …

Laura Hart

Laura Hart

Laura Hart LCSW, has been a practicing psychotherapist since 2006. She earned her Bachelors of Social Work from The University of Saint Joseph and her Masters Degree from Columbia …

Jessi Holesko

Jessi Holesko

Hi! Jessi is here for any and all of your therapeutic needs. Many of our current ‘issues’ are deep rooted within ourselves, coming from relationships and environments from long …

Alison Williams

Alison Williams

Alison is a licensed associate counselor who utilizes a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy as a way to gain a better understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and …

Jayme Sampler

Jayme Sampler

Jayme obtained her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Appalachian State University and is a proud Mountaineer, but moved to Wilmington because the ocean reminds her that …

Mercedes Resendiz

Mercedes Resendiz

Mercedes views people as more than just the sum of their parts and believes self-awareness is key to healing. She practices counseling with curiosity, empathy, and creativity, …

Jennifer Belfiore

Jennifer Belfiore

Jen has over fifteen years combined experience working as a PA Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor in the school setting, residential treatment, IBHS, and clinical …

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Marie “Lulu” Burkhauser

Lulu is a Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with children and their families. Lulu utilizes child-centered play therapy that …