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Jessica Hofius

Jessica Hofius

Jessica believes everyone matters, deserves to be encouraged by someone trusted, and have a safe and accepting place to belong. She believes there is power in community with …

Shelby Turner

Shelby Turner

Shelby is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, and a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist whose passion is to help children, adolescents, young adults, and adults improve …

Ashley Beaver

Ashley Beaver

Ashley Beaver has a lot of diverse experience in the counseling world. A graduate from the University of Central Florida, she has made significant contributions in areas including …

Elena Saldamando

Elena Saldamando

Elena takes a compassionate, analytical and direct approach to counseling, while incorporating mindfulness and meaning making into sessions. Elena offers both supportive counseling …

Joey Ngai

Joey Ngai

Joey is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She interned as a therapist, working with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. She has experience supporting clients with …

Emily Schlosberg

Emily Schlosberg

Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2021 with a Masters in Couples, Marriage and …

Annaleah Newman

Annaleah Newman

Annaleah understands navigating mental health issues can be challenging at times! She’s here to support you through your challenges by providing a nonjudgmental space for you to be …

Ashley Simmons

Ashley Simmons

I have worked in the mental health field for 12 years in a variety of different roles and settings, such as support in the hospital setting, residential counseling, case …

Jasmine Johnson

Jasmine Johnson

Jasmine is a licensed social-worker with her MSW from University of Denver. Jasmine has worked in diverse systems from schools, prisons, re-entry services, college access, and a …

Lili Schliesser

Lili Schliesser

Lili holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. Her expertise includes LGBTQ+ …

Misty Sanchez

Misty Sanchez

Misty is a Licensed Social Worker passionate about serving those in need who understands many of life’s challenges can be overcome with compassion and a helping hand. She focuses …

Hannah DeHerrera

Hannah DeHerrera

Hannah DeHerrera is a Licensed Social Worker with a degree from the University of Illinois - Chicago. She focuses on person-centered therapy with an emphasis in cognitive …