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Courtney Simmons

Courtney Simmons

Courtney has a lifelong passion for learning and an empathic dedication to helping others reach their goals while building on their strengths. He is a retired Army Veteran with 26 …

Mairin Knauss

Mairin Knauss

Mairin is a master’s-level clinician with experience providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has a strong foundation in person-centered …

Patricia Lutz

Patricia Lutz

Patricia Lutz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She brings a calm, compassionate, and collaborative approach …

Ashley Biggs

Ashley Biggs

Ashley Biggs, LLMSW uses compassion, clarity, and practical tools to help her clients navigate life’s challenges, to flourish, and to grow. With over 12 years of experience, Ashley …

Katie Darby

Katie Darby

I’m a child therapist who believes therapy should feel safe, supportive, and maybe even a little comforting. I earned my bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of West …

Lindsay Issa

Lindsay Issa

Lindsay Issa provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating a wide range of life challenges. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of …

Monica Alderman

Monica Alderman

Monica is a trauma-focused therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and specialized training in EMDR. She works with children, adolescents, and adults …

Karen O'Donnell

Karen O’Donnell

I am an outpatient therapist that works to support my clients through frameworks that are individualized based on the clients strengths and needs. Through an approach of being open …

Emma Peck

Emma Peck

Emma is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting …

Patrice Howell

Patrice Howell

Life can be tough at times. We grapple with complex emotions, relationship challenges, and financial hurdles. We all face demands from every direction, including from ourselves. …

Ashley Howard

Ashley Howard

Hi, I'm Ashley! I've been working with kids, teens, young adults, and families for about 10 years now. I aim to create a welcoming environment to connect and be able to work …

James Amaral

James Amaral

I have been a practicing clinician for over 10 years, and have worked successfully with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Primarily my work has been with children and …