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I am a dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals recognize their strengths and true resiliency. I strive to provide the tools and resources needed to navigate difficult times and to find positivity even in challenging situations. My work focuses deeply on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, and on helping them develop coping skills that strengthen their overall resilience. I look forward to building a strong, trusting relationship where individuals feel safe and comfortable bringing any concerns to our time together. Together, we will work toward meaningful solutions that create a hopeful and inspiring new beginning for anyone facing adversity. My primary goal is to offer support and empower every individual by the end of our work together. Each person I meet fuels my passion and dedication to the mental health field, and I remain committed to finding solutions and providing ongoing support for all.

Nelda; a compassionate behavioral and mental health therapist, committed to supporting youth, adolescents, and adults through life challenges, anxiety, depression, and various other adverse childhood experiences. Nelda has helped clients to restore hope while improving resilence through various behavioral health interventions and evidence-based treatment planning. Nelda's guidance is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and compassionated understanding for all clients; as she strives to properly educate, support and proactively encourage her clients to trust the therapeutic process.

I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life challenges and adversities to help empower and equip you to gain greater clarity, resilience and skills to help bring you up and out of life's hardships that has diverted you from living your best life. I know how life challenges can take us off track and having us live in auto-pilot and just surviving the moments. I work with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, families and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship stress and brokenness in family units. My therapeutic styles are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Strength and Supportive-Based Therapies all tailored to fit your wants, needs, desires and goals. I believe therapy is about working together in a safe space where you feel seen, heard and validated. Where you can come out of the someday mindset and feel empowered to make the lasting changes today. I will walk along side you in this growth journey cheering you along every step of the way. I believe in you!

Lisa’s passion is to serve those individuals, couples and families who struggle with substance abuse, mental health and life issues that others may not understand. Lisa specialized working with Women, trauma focus and grief. My Vision and Purpose is to increase individuals, couples and families awareness of addiction and mental health while also educating about healthy relationships, conflict resolution, developing strategies, coping skills to improve the overall quality of one’s life. Lisa has 31 years of experience working as an Addiction/Mental Health Therapist serving populations which includes; adult men/women, adolescents, dual diagnosis and correctional populations. Lisa has training and experience with counseling sexual assault survivors, Gender-Responsive Treatment, trauma, domestic violence, Anger Management, Cognitive Intervention (CGIP), Motivational Interviewing (MI)\, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and families dealing with addiction, gambling addiction and crisis intervention.

I am a compassionate mental health therapist and Licensed Social Worker who earned my Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in mental health practice. I am deeply committed to supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic illness, and emotional dysregulation. My clinical approach is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and empowered to explore their emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen self-confidence. My goal is to help every individual recognize their strengths, heal past wounds, and develop resilience to move toward personal growth and emotional well-being.

Seiko is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adolescents and young adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. With experience supporting diverse families and a multicultural perspective shaped by her upbringing in Japan, she honors each client’s unique story. She offers a warm, collaborative space to set meaningful goals and build lasting emotional wellbeing.

I use a client-centered approach that integrates evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. My work is grounded in collaboration, respect, and an understanding that each client’s experiences and goals are unique. I have experience supporting individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, and challenges related to self-worth. In our work together, we will identify your strengths, explore patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies tailored to your specific needs. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I partner with clients to create an individualized treatment plan that supports meaningful growth and lasting change. My goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and skills that you can continue to use beyond our sessions. Many clients leave therapy feeling more confident, empowered, and equipped with tools they can apply in everyday life.

Elaine believes deeply in healing, hope, and second chances. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she supports clients working through trauma, anxiety, and life’s challenges with compassion and cultural sensitivity. She creates a safe, steady space where you’re understood and never judged. Elaine walks with clients at their own pace, helping them build resilience, find their voice, and reclaim the life they deserve.