Human first; Therapist second.

Our therapists bring a wide range of expertise and approaches so you can find the one who is best equipped for your specific challenges and growth opportunities. But beyond being awesome therapists, you’ll find they are also awesome people, and the warm, welcoming feeling you have upon entering our door will continue on in the treatment room, each and every visit.

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Therapists

Kelly Diemond, LMSW, CAADC

Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use Disorders, Eating Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder

Treatment Approaches: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing

Treatment Modality: Individual Therapy for adults (18+)

Languages: English

Colby Whitaker, LLMSW

Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Life Transitions, Grief, and Academic or Career stressors

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness practices, and Somatic Awareness

Treatment Modality: 18+

Languages: English

Therapists

Ben Aparicio, LMSW

Specialty Areas: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Relationships and Socialization

Treatment Approaches: Humanistic foundation-Maslow and Rogers, Brief Solution Focused, CBT (motivational interviewing), TFCBT (children/youth and their parents), and Mindfulness Practices

Treatment Modality: In-Office, Telehealth, and Community and Home-Based

Languages: English/Spanish

DeAngelo Johnson, LLMSW

Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Personality disorders, Substance abuse disorder, relationships, stress management, and emotion regulations.

Treatment Approaches: CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, personal centered

Treatment Modality: Individual therapy, EMDR trained, 13+

Languages: English

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Iraida Rodriguez Ph.D, LP

Regina Bass, LLP

Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Self-Esteem, Goal Setting

Treatment Approaches: Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused.

Treatment Modality: Individual therapy - ages 13+

Languages: English

Therapists

Dwayne Johnson, LLMSW

Specialty Areas: Men’s Mental Health, Boys & Adolescent Development, Anger Management & Emotional Regulation, Communication & Relationship Issues, Stress Management, Identity & Confidence Building, Trauma-Informed Care, Behavioral Challenges (Children & Teens), Family Dynamics

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy

Treatment Modality: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy (as needed), In-Person Sessions, Telehealth / Virtual Sessions

Languages: English

Duane Duhon, LPC

Specialty Areas: Depression, anxiety, anger, changes/transitions in life, conflict, existential questions, family relationships, and marriage/partner relationships.

Treatment Approaches: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution Focused Therapy (and to a lesser degree, other therapeutic approaches)

Treatment Modality: Individual, couples, adult, and teenage (13+)

Languages: English

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Sep 20, 2022

Thomas Jachulski, LMSW

Sep 20, 2022

Specialty Areas: Anxiety disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD); childhood behavioral problems; depression; family, parent, and child Issues; grief and loss; mood disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and PTSD, trauma, and abuse.
Treatment Approaches: Motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based stress reduction, trauma-informed care, positive youth development model, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Treatment Modality: Individuals, families, adults, adolescents, and ages 13+
Languages: English

Sep 20, 2022

Ally Stein, LMSW, CAADC

Sep 20, 2022

Specialty Areas: Divorce, parenting, co-parenting, anxiety, depression, codependency, and substance abuse.
Treatment Approaches: DBT-informed, CBT, solution-focused, and mindfulness.
Treatment Modality: Adult and teenage individuals.
Languages: English

Sep 20, 2022

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Chris Rivera, LMSW

Specialty Areas: Divorce, parenting, co-parenting, anxiety, depression, codependency, and substance abuse.

Treatment Approaches: DBT-informed, CBT, solution-focused, and mindfulness.

Treatment Modality: Adult and teenage individuals.

Languages: English

Amanda Brown, LMSW

Specialty Areas: Sports Performance, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Self-esteem, Trauma

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused, Restorative Practices, Mindfulness approaches, and Psychodynamic approaches

Treatment Modality: Individual therapy for adults and adolescents (14+). All sexes/genders are welcome.

Languages: English

Therapists

Citlali Morales, LLMSW

Specialty Areas: Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, childhood concerns, mood stability, and self-esteem. I also help with cultural assimilation, acculturation stress, identity, life transitions, grief, immigration challenges, burnout, and adjustment to new environments. Other focuses are stress management, emotional regulation, interpersonal issues, and resilience building.

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also incorporate Mindfulness-Based approaches, Trauma-Informed Care, and culturally responsive practices to support each client’s unique background and experiences. My approach is integrative and collaborative, allowing me to tailor interventions to best meet your individual needs and goals.

Treatment Modality: Individual therapy for adults and adolescents (14+)

Languages: English and Spanish

Melissa Stephens, LLPC (Telehealth Only)

Specialty Areas: Substance use, Sexual Abuse Recovery, Trauma, Empowerment, and Self-Worth.

Treatment Approaches: CCBT, Mindfulness, Art, Person-Centered/Humanistic Approach, and Faith-based if requested.

Modality: Women, Adolescents, and Teens.

Languages: English

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