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David Acuna

David Acuna

"Just because someone stumbles and loses their way, doesn't mean that they are lost forever”. I believe that everyone is able to make the change that they desire and can work …

Michael Shumway

Michael Shumway

Michael Shumway, LAC, approaches counseling as an exploration of the human condition. Focused on adults and couples, particularly young men (16-30) grappling with transitions, …

Sashell Edwards

Sashell Edwards

Sashell Edwards is a compassionate therapist with extensive experience helping individuals and families navigate mental health, substance use and everyday life challenges. Known …

Elizabeth Cheney

Elizabeth Cheney

As a passionate and dedicated therapist continuously learning, I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for my clients. With a background in Social Work and …

Cassandra Smith

Cassandra Smith

Cassie is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Provider who earned her master's degree in social work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Cassie has over a decade of …

Emily Prawdzik

Emily Prawdzik

Emily is a provisionally licensed Mental Health Counselor passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate the ups and downs of life. Emily earned her Masters of Arts in …

Brittany Topps

Brittany Topps

Brittany is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Kansas. Brittany is a trained EMDR therapist …

Gonzalo Guerra

Gonzalo Guerra

Gonzalo (they/he/she) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. They have worked with folks experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, schizophrenia, and …

Nicholas Thorn-Sermeno

Nicholas Thorn-Sermeno

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW#76911) with more than a decade’s experience in mental health. My work has focused on assisting adults, of all ages, identify important …

Donny Blount

Donny Blount

I have a passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families through the challenges that life may bring. During the last few years working in both community mental health and …

Kimberly Freeman

Kimberly Freeman

With nearly 20 years of counseling experience, Kim is a dedicated clinical supervisor who specializes in helping individuals aged 18 and up navigate the complexities of traumatic …

Cormac Tolan

Cormac Tolan

Cormac is a provisionally - licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. Cormac received his bachelor’s in Psychology and Disability Studies from Springfield College …