There is nothing more rewarding to me than assisting individuals in resolving the trauma that affects their lives. In my experience, the resolution of trauma has a knock-on effect that resolves many other issues the person may be experiencing. My approach is strongly based on a collaborative working relationship between the client and myself, where the client is the active partner in charge of their own recovery. I encourage the client to explore their past and present in order to understand how both have helped and hindered their ability to achieve their goals in life and in relationships. Establishing a clear timeline and connecting the dots from past experiences to what is currently going on in the client’s life is a powerful way to motivate them toward change.
I am a licensed therapist dedicated to supporting clients with compassion, creativity, and a multicultural perspective. Beyond my work, I am a mom to 4 (three adult children and one little) who values family and connection. Music, humor, and creative expression bring balance to my life, and I integrate that same spirit of authenticity and openness into my practice. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and practical. I meet you where you are and help you move toward where you want to be. Whether we focus on managing symptoms, processing past experiences, or building resilience for the future, I’ll walk alongside you every step of the way.
Arlene Angeline Chandra, MSW, MHP, LICSW, LCSW, SUDPt, CPP-AAPT, is a dedicated mental health professional, first-generation American, and first-generation college graduate whose life’s work is rooted in a deep commitment to healing and empowerment. With a passion for supporting children, youth, adolescents, and families, Arlene integrates evidence-based practices with a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to care.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Gonzaga University (2014) and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan (2016). Arlene has been a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) since 2016 and received her Mental Health Professional (MHP) designation in 2018.
In 2020, she became a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington and earned her Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) credential. She expanded her leadership capacity by completing a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University in 2022, and subsequently became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon.
Arlene further broadened her clinical scope in 2024 by earning her Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPt) certification. That same year and into 2025, she pursued advanced training to better meet the needs of her clients, obtaining the following specialized certifications:
• ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
• Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
• Certified Grief-Informed Professional (CGP)
• Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS)
Most recently, she became a Certified Professional Practitioner of Animal Assisted Play Therapy® (CPP-AAPT), allowing her to integrate therapeutic interactions with animals into her holistic, trauma-informed work.
Hello! For almost two decades, I have been counseling clients, and I find it a great honor to walk alongside people, partnering with them in the hard. I grew up with a schizophrenic father. I felt intense fear, shame, and loneliness throughout my formative years. I did a phenomenal job at numbing pain and people pleasing, while my pain festered.
Learning how to see and feel my pain has been transformative. I am grateful for the story I have and believe the restored is always better than the original.
You may find yourself exhausted from trying to hold it all together. You have continued to struggle with the anxiety that keeps you up at night, the patterns you cannot seem to break, and the constant pressure to figure it all out alone can be overwhelming. I work with individuals who are tired of the same patterns and are ready to stop just surviving and start actually living. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, family/relationship struggles, or past trauma, you do not have to figure this out alone. I will provide a space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and also give you the necessary resources and tools from evidence-based models such as dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. These skills will help you manage difficult emotions, change unhelpful patterns, and build confidence in handling the difficult situations that you are walking through. I have been doing this work for over 10 years because I genuinely care about helping people move forward. My approach is warm but honest and direct—I will support you and also give you the tools and space you need to grow.
My Style is:
Straightforward – Honest and clear, but always respectful.
Practical – Tools that work in everyday life, not just theory.
Explorative – Space to reflect deeply in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Encouraging – Support that helps you feel capable, validated, and motivated to change.
Accountability-focused – Growth comes from owning your choices and committing to real change.
This works well if you are willing to:
• Look at your own patterns and find areas for growth and change
• Practice new skills between our sessions and create a plan for change
• Stay open to feedback, exploration, and trying approaches that fit your unique needs
You carry big responsibilities, and it’s been heavy for too long.
I work with executive leaders, founders, high performers including parents to turn overwhelm into clarity.
Together we’ll surface blind spots, remove roadblocks, and build workable boundaries so you can lead well at work, show up at home, and feel grounded in your relationships. Constant stress and exhaustion aren’t the cost of success. Drive and focus don’t make you immune to anxiety, burnout, sleepless racing thoughts, shame, manipulation, family complexity, or the echo of old injuries.
Excellence doesn’t require perfection and saying no is okay.
With over a decade of experience across multiple states, I blend psychotherapy with practical consultation, offering confidential, results-focused care tailored to your unique world.
I also provide corporate mental health training, parent coordination, custody evaluations, and psycho-legal consulting all delivered with discretion, expertise, and a deep understanding of high-stakes environments.
If you’re ready for focused, actionable support, I’m here to help.
My name is Hiawatha, but I prefer to be called "Frenchie". I am a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a proud grandmother. I enjoy all sports, but my favorites are basketball and tennis. I also love to mentor young ladies and be a positive role model for them. I have always been a great listener and love to try and help problem-solve. I believe in the power of positive thinking, and I also believe in being as supportive as I can be. I strongly encourage self-care as I definitely try to take time to re-energize myself often.
Hi, I’m Emy Carlson.
I’m a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Integrative Health Therapist practicing in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Washington, and Oregon (MS, LPC-MH, LPCC, LPC, NCC, CCTP, QMHP). I’m also a Board-Approved Supervisor in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.
I specialize in working with adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing. I integrate whole-person strategies that support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
I believe therapy should feel safe, empowering, and purposeful—a space where you can heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Hello, I’m Linda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to fostering meaningful change and personal growth through a person-centered, strengths-based approach. My style is warm, empathetic, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life transitions—whether you’re navigating career shifts, relationship challenges, or personal identity exploration.
I work with a diverse range of clients across cultures, backgrounds, identities, and ages. My practice is inclusive and affirming, welcoming those seeking support in cultivating resilience, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Through active listening and collaborative dialogue, I aim to understand your unique perspective and co-create a therapeutic path that feels empowering and aligned with your values
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, yoga teacher, and Certified in Integrative Medicine & Nutrition for Mental Health and Trauma Treatment. I am a combat-veteran and have a personal understanding of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder from obstacles faced and currently live a life of Post-traumatic Growth. I have also lived in various countries around the world and traveled abroad. In 2013, I studied yoga and mindfulness in the Himalayas of India at Kailash Tribal School of Yoga and Holistic Healing. On my off-time, I practice yoga and mindfulness daily, as well as enjoy hiking, biking, SUP, weight training, various forms of exercise, gardening, and spending time with my family & friends.
Hello! I have 20+ Years in the helping profession, including street work with homeless people, community development in Africa, institutional mental health, end-of-life care, resettlement with refugees, and multimodal therapy as Master level LICSW... “I can’t wait to work together! Whatever Challenge you’re facing, we will make sense of the thoughts and feelings. We'll find a way forward that you can Feel Good about.”
My journey began as an in-home Caregiver for people with disabilities or providing end-of-life care while I completed a Master in Social Work. I volunteered in Africa with the Peace Corps. I spent years in community Mental Health where I earned my License helping people with psychotic disorders. To be more effective, I am pursuing advanced training in a range of Best-Practice modalities, including CBT, EMDR, DBT, and IFS. Most recently, I've been working with Refugees from all over the world to build new lives in the US. And... I’m a Husband and Father. Therapy is my strong passion. If I can help just one person embrace life more fully, it's been a good day.
My approach is solution focused with the belief that you are coming to me for ideas and strategies that you may not have tried before. It is a collaborative approach that is by invitation. That means if one skill set doesn't work for you, we can explore another which may be more in line with your experience. This is also known as a client centered approach.
I graduated from Eastern Washington University with his Masters of Social Work degree in 2019. Since then, I earned my Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work license in the state of Washington, and my Licensed Mental Health Counselor license in Florida. I have training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), solution focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I was born in Managua, Nicaragua but moved to the United States at a young age. I can say that I’ve learned to appreciate, value, and grow from every experience given in life. Good or bad experiences can potentially shape who we are. They can impact our view and perspective about life, and make us stronger to overcome challenges we face throughout our journey or disable us temporarily, making the journey less enjoyable and pleasing.
I always had a strong desire to help others. I found in Psychology and Therapy a good option to provide others the needed tools to move forward, so they can find within them the strength to push toward a better and more productive lifestyle. I view therapy as a safe place to explore relationships, whether those relationships are with people (family, co-workers, partner) or things (food, money, alcohol). I also feel an important part of therapy is addressing the social, economic, and cultural influences on a person.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience working as a clinician, therapist , and crisis interventionist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use problems, psychosis, and ADHD. I also helped people who have experienced trauma and/or emotional abuse. I would like to clarify my expertise does not include eating disorders, or pornography addiction as of yet, although I do understand some of the symptoms and causes.
My therapy style is genuine and solution focused.. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is dialectical behavioral based with strengths perspective and motivational interviewing. Any treatment plan to meet your needs will be collaborative, timely, and with measurable goals. Usually following the "S.M.A.R.T." goal format. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely.
I have worked extensively in crisis intervention in the agency and on the streets, in hospitals, and in mental health courts and case management agencies, and have managed in this capacity. I also have many years experience related to substance use disorders and have worked as a therapist utilizing primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as my main approach as well as utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy .
Regardless of any experience, upbringing, current, or past situation, everyone has choices they can make that best serves them and the life they want to live.
I look forward to working with you!
I am licensed with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBT-related issues, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps adults and young adults manage anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. I’m a trauma-informed therapist who integrates EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT to help clients move from survival to growth. I work best with clients who want to understand themselves more deeply, heal from the past, and take active steps toward meaningful change in their relationships and daily life.
Hi, I'm Denise and I have been a therapist for over 10 years. Whether your relationship feels off, and you’re struggling to communicate with your partner, anxiety or self-doubt is holding you back and you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, or maybe a life transition is bringing challenges you never expected, and you’re looking for support, I’m here to help you today.
I view my work as a therapist through a multicultural lens, and I customize my approach depending on the unique needs of every individual I work with. Many people have told me they’ve been frustrated by therapists in the past who sat quietly and provided very little feedback. In response, I’ve developed a forthright, solutions-oriented style of engaging with my clients that encourages them to set goals for themselves and empowers them to work toward them. I also have experience working with clients who prefer a softer, less structured approach, so I can customize the therapy experience to each person.
My name is LaTonya Thomas and I am a license clinical social worker. I have been in the mental health field for over 14 years and has worked with clients with anxiety, depression, grief, life transition and many more diagnosis. My goal is to help the clients become aware of what may be going on with them and ways to handle it.
Hi, I am a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on identity transformation! I work with those who feel the achievements are there, yet still feels misaligned in what you do versus who you truly are. This identity crisis shows up in subtle ways - the anxiety that greets you before meetings, the exhaustion from maintaining the "strong Black woman" image, the longing for relationships where you can finally be real.
I want you to know that transformation is possible. That having more alignment and authenticity in the way you show up is possible. In our work together, we'll move beyond just understanding why you code-switch or people-please and help your system find its way back to your truth using Internal Family Systems therapy.
Imagine walking into any room fully grounded in who you are. Picture making decisions from your core self, not from old wounds. It's time to transform your relationship with yourself - to heal those outdated identities and create a life that truly feels like yours.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with three years of independent clinical experience and over ten years of experience in human services, case management, vocational rehabilitation services, and working at inpatient and outpatient clinical therapy offices.
I have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Ohio University, a masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a bachelors of science degree in psychology from North Carolina State University.
I chose to get a PhD in counseling because of my desire to help others, and my continuous drive to learn and grow. Therapy was essential to me as a teenager, then as a young adult, and now as a middle-aged adult. I have always found it to be a powerful tool in allowing me to process my thoughts and feelings, both about my past and my future. As a result, I chose to become a therapist, to provide the same support and guidance to the people I work with!