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Natese Dockery

Natese Dockery

Natese is a passionate counselor dedicated to helping individuals overcome their mental health challenges. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a National Certified …

Shana Degnan

Shana Degnan

Shana is a licensed professional counselor who understands the importance of meeting you where you are and is eager to assist you in navigating this stage of your journey. While …

Alissa Pienkowski

Alissa Pienkowski

Alissa is a Licensed Social Worker who believes everyone can benefit from having an empathetic advocate in their corner. Alissa has spent the past thirteen years working with …

Sara Bell

Sara Bell

Sara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from WashU in St. Louis! Sara is a compassionate, dedicated therapist committed to meeting her clients where they are at. …

Melissa Affronti

Melissa Affronti

Melissa Affronti has over 25 years of experience in human services. She has worked with various populations from direct clinical work to organizational support and social justice. …

Veronica Gehring

Veronica Gehring

Veronica (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Ohio. She specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, …

Jennifer Ugur

Jennifer Ugur

Hello and welcome to Ellie Mental Health! I am a Latinx Psychotherapist who offers a warm and healing therapeutic space for individuals seeking support and guidance. Drawing from …

Simran Arora

Simran Arora

Simran Arora is a licensed professional counselor with a specialization in substance use and mental health, bringing over 10 years of experience to her practice. Throughout her …

Melanie Danton

Melanie Danton

Growing up in New Orleans, I have always wanted to help my community any way I could. I studied at Louisiana State University for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees and …

Jess Halliwell

Jess Halliwell

Jess holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare from the University of Kansas. Since 2016, she has been actively working in the social service field, including as a …

Kristin Nelson

Kristin Nelson

Everyone needs help at some point in their lives. Seeking help is a sign of strength and, as a licensed clinical social worker, I focus on your strengths to help build resiliency …

Shirlecia Dickson

Shirlecia Dickson

Hi! I’m Shirlecia. I believe Mental health matters for all ages! I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life, ages 8+ to the sages. Throughout our sessions …