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Our Specialists

Meet Our Expert Clinicians: Diverse Experience in Behavioral Health, Dedicated to Your Well-being

Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC

Ken Vehec

My passion working with people feeling disconnected from themselves and/or others. Helping a client to connect the dots of their personal story to why one thinks, feels and behaves the way they do.

Anxiety, Grief Counseling, Family Therapy, Depression, Chronic Illness & Mood, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+, Self Esteem, Couples Therapy, Sport and Entertainment Psychology, Certified in Hypnotherapy

My Specialties:

LSW

Vania Brister

In my practice, I aim to create a safe haven where individuals and families can express themselves freely. I know firsthand how important it is to feel safe, heard, and validated, especially in a world that can feel unsafe for many.

Family Therapy, Self Esteem, & Children

My Specialties:

LCSW

James Swonick

Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 8 years of experience. I am looking to support YOU and to provide you with the tools to make meaningful change in your life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), harm reduction strategies, exposure therapy, reality testing

My Specialties:

LPC, NCC

Maureen Bourke

We all experience struggles in life which are unique and often leave us feeling overwhelmed and weighed down. I feel a strong therapeutic relationship is essential when working to bring you relief.

Anxiety, Teens, Family Therapy, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Self Esteem

My Specialties:

LSW

Eliana Jorgensen

I am a Licensed Social Worker who has experience working with kids, teens, and families through a strength-based approach. I seek to create an environment in which my clients feel safe and supported.

Anxiety, Teens, Family Therapy, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+, Self Esteem

My Specialties:

LPC, MSIMH, EMDR trained

Maren Herman

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a graduate education specialized in Infant Mental Health and trained in EMDR.

Anxiety, Teens, Family Therapy, Depression, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD, Self Esteem, Anger Management, prenatal, attachment, early childhood 0-6 yr and new parent/co parenting skills

My Specialties:

Therapist, Ed.D, MSW, LSW

Michael Barfield

I am a mental health professional with 30+ years. I have experience working with children, adolescents and families who struggle managing anxiety, depression, stress, family challenges and trauma.

I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can express themselves.

Adolescents, Children, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ, Family

My Specialties:

MSSA, LSW

Mary Lynn Hammond

As a Licensed Social Worker with 27+ years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized training In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solutions Focused Therapy and Family Systems Therapy.

ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, High Functioning Autism, Self Esteem, Anger Management, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Teens

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Jessica Murray

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with individuals, couples, and families, especially those who have a history of traumatic experiences. I ground my work in a strengths-based framework as I believe that my role is to assist my clients in identifying, refining, and highlighting the strengths they already have within themselves.

Anxiety, Grief Counseling, Family Therapy, Depression, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Trauma

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Amy Schlonski

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience, I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy, and Family Focused Therapy.

I work with children, teens and young adults struggling with depression and anxiety. As a clinician, I worked for 20 years in the Child & Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Clinic at Western Psychiatric Hospital. As such, I have expert knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder in children, adolescents, and young adults.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy, Teens, Depression, Trauma, Stress Management, Life Transitions

My Specialties:

Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Therapist

Ethan Tuxill

As a licensed professional counselor and EMDR therapist, I’ve trained specifically to help individuals struggling with PTSD, complex PTSD, and the lasting effects of trauma. I primarily work with adults and young adults (ages 17+) who have PTSD, depression and anxiety. I pull from a diverse set of therapy models to meet each individual's unique needs, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Shame and Vulnerability, Family of Origin Concerns, Stress Management, Life Transitions

My Specialties:

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD

Jennifer Strohm

We all have times when we feel like we’re on repeat, stuck, overwhelmed or stressed. I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you make positive changes in your life.

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Chronic Illness & Mood, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Children & Teens

My Specialties:

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BC-TMH, ACS

Michelle Colarusso

My goal as a therapist is to create an environment in which my clients can safely work though the complexities of their thoughts, feelings, and personal experience.

Anxiety, LGBTQ+, Relationship Issues, Depression, Trauma, Stress Management, Life Transitions

My Specialties:

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Jena Skelton

Struggle is something that I believe every single living thing experiences. It is a concept that can bring us into some of our hardest moments in life, but it also presents the opportunity to connect, grow, and learn. I believe that confronting our struggles and working through them is one of the most valuable journeys that life brings.

Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Grief Counseling, Trauma, Chronic Illness & Mood, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Teens

My Specialties:

PhD, PMHCNS-BC, RN Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist/Therapist

Kathleen Spadaro

As a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, I offer a holistic approach to clients. You bring into therapy your physical self, feelings, thoughts and spirituality needs, all of which are accepted and supported in my practice.

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Chronic Illness & Mood, Stress Management, Life Transitions

My Specialties:

Founder & Owner/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD

Wendy McSparren

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience, I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.

Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, EMDR, Stress Management, Life Transitions

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Certified Therapy Dog

Kody

Meet Kody, our four-year-old bundle of empathy and comfort. For the past two years, Kody has diligently served as a certified therapy dog, bringing joy and solace to those in need.

Bringing joy, Ability to sense someone struggling, Unwavering support

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