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Mary Alice Blanker

Mary Alice Blanker

Mary Alice is a licensed social worker who has been a practicing therapist since 2011. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University …

Steven Drzewoszewski

Steven J Drzewoszewski

Steve is passionate about helping people live their best lives. Basing his approach on a collaboration between the therapist and client, he believes "We must meet each person with …

Bria Stavnezer

Bria Stavnezer

Bria Stavnezer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who utilizes a strength based and client focused approach using compassion, creativity, humor, and empathy to deliver …

Bianca Alu-Marr

Bianca Alu-Marr

Bianca Alu-Marr is an experienced therapist with a passion for helping and healing others through compassionate and creative care. Bianca is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) …

Kamise Clare

Kamise Clare

Kamise is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT 4340) with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She has been in the field for …

Tiara Leavitt-Celestina

Tiara Leavitt-Celestina

Tiara Leavitt-Celestina, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Barry University in 2011. Mrs. Leavitt-Celestina has over a decade …

Jocelyn Jones

Jocelyn Jones

Jocelyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been in the field for over 20 years. She works with all ages and is experienced in working with clients from many different …

Ruth Birchenough

Ruth has 18 years of credentialing experience and brings to the team a high level of competence in her job role. …

Kayla Rice

Kayla Rice

Kayla Rice is the Director of Psychiatric Operations at Ellie Mental Health, where she oversees medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and intensive …

Jeanna Pelton

Jeanna Pelton

Jeanna is a Client Access Specialist who prides herself on helping others. She is an excellent listener and cares deeply for others. After several years in Human Resources Jeanna …

Sofia Hammel

Sofie is a college student with a passion for mental health! She loves being outside and being active and is super energetic and silly! She is also a barista on the side and loves …

Rochelle Schutte

Rochelle Schutte

Rochelle Schutte is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor. She is a graduate from Saint Louis University and has over 20 years’ experience in Behavioral …