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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

Zi'nequa Parker
LSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Zi'nequa's calm, open-minded approach helps children, teens, and adults feel supported as they work through anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She uses CBT, mindfulness, grounding techniques, and resilience-building skills in both individual and group settings. She creates a safe space where clients feel heard and guided toward practical tools that help them grow with confidence and clarity.
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

Jon Skidmore
PsyD
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychodynamic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
This was our first session with Dr. Jon Skidmore. We had a great evaluation and he was really easy to talk to. We were able to express our concerns easily and successfully. We look forward to his assessment and possible treatment plan.
26 days ago
Next available: Dec 15
Next available: Dec 15

Alicia Severins
LCPC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
We are so grateful to have found Alicia. From the very first appointment, she made both our child and our family feel comfortable and supported. She takes the time to truly listen not only to us as parents, but also to our child’s thoughts and feelings. Her calm, compassionate approach has helped our child open up in ways we hadn’t seen before.
3 months ago
Next available: Jan 6
Next available: Jan 6

Kathleen Meyers
LCSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Sabastian felt that this was one of his best sessions. He said that he needed to be reminded of things and that he found it very helpful that his parents talked to his therapist beforehand.
23 days ago
No availability
No availability

Medina Ruci
LCPC
Virtual session
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychodynamic
Medina is a warm, nonjudgmental therapist who brings empathy, authenticity, and a touch of humor to every session. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, self-injury, relationship struggles, and family conflict. Grounded in CBT but flexible in approach, she creates a safe space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with their values and move toward the life they want.
No availability
No availability

Derek Bowers
LMFT
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Derek is really amazing with our and very insightful in his observations. I love that he involves us toward the end so we can check in and support our son's journey.
1 month ago
No availability
No availability
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