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Elise McDonald
LPC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
This is my son’s therapist. She’s really good. He seems to be opening up easily with her. He gets excited when it’s time for therapy.
5 days ago
Next available: Dec 15
Next available: Dec 15

Helena Bentil
LMSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Helena's passion is helping children and teens feel understood as they navigate anxiety, depression, school stress, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Trained at Southern Illinois University with a focus on Health and Mental Health, she uses an empathetic, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to support growth. She creates a safe space where young clients can build confidence and discover their strengths.
Next available: Dec 17
Next available: Dec 17

Maliya Smith
LPC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
It was helpful because now I feel like we have a plan in place and both are going to be supported in this journey. It was also helpful that she was able to get Khloe to open up. I look forward to our future sessions.
28 days ago
Next available: Dec 17
Next available: Dec 17

Rachel Benson
LCPC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Rachel is passionate about guiding children and adolescents through life’s bumps. With a master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Missouri Baptist University, she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to build coping skills, resilience, and confidence using evidence-based strategies.
Next available: Dec 13
Next available: Dec 13

Dante Painter
LSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Dante is known for his honest, accepting approach and his ability to help clients explore anxiety, trauma, OCD, phobias, sexual trauma, abusive dynamics, and self-injury with compassion and clarity. Trained at the University of Chicago in trauma and third-wave therapies, he creates a space where nothing is “too much” to discuss. He gently challenges clients toward greater freedom, confidence, and authenticity.
Next available: Dec 15
Next available: Dec 15

Abia Hashmi
LCPC
Virtual session
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Abia is a licensed therapist who helps young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. With experience supporting both South Asian and non-South Asian clients, she offers culturally sensitive, collaborative care. Her warm, nonjudgmental approach helps clients set meaningful goals, build confidence, and develop practical tools for lasting emotional well-being.
Next available: Dec 18
Next available: Dec 18

Masi Kadzai
LCSW
Virtual session
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
he felt it was helpful
2 months ago
Next available: Dec 14
Next available: Dec 14
Elizabeth Vanderlaan
LCSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Play Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Elizabeth is a personable, authentic clinical social worker who leads with humor, connection, and genuine care. Trained at Boston College with a focus on Children, Youth, and Families, she specializes in supporting school-aged children through anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. Her solution-focused approach empowers clients of all backgrounds to grow, feel understood, and build lasting self-worth.
Next available: Dec 15
Next available: Dec 15
Catherine Corbin
LCPC
Virtual session
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Catherine helps clients move from simply surviving to truly thriving. With 13 years of experience across inpatient care, rehab, nursing homes, and community mental health, she brings deep intuition and empathy to her work with adults, children, couples, and families. She integrates spirituality, attachment-focused therapy, and talk therapy to create a healing space where clients can access their inner wisdom and rebuild their sense of hope.
Next available: Dec 15
Next available: Dec 15

Stephanie Kippenberger
LCSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Stephanie is a therapist who believes everyone deserves a life filled with meaning, peace, and genuine happiness. She meets clients exactly where they are, offering strength-based support, education, and evidence-based care. Her approach creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, seen, and truly cared for as they grow toward the life they want.
Next available: Dec 16
Next available: Dec 16
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