Meet the team
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My approach to counseling is strength-focused, warm, and interactive. My professional background is diverse in working with populations such as adolescents, military families, LGBTQ, and parents, from diverse cultural backgrounds. I practice with intent to help clients gain direction and clarity that I feel each client has the ability to access. I operate within the understanding that each individual is worthy of having a place where they feel safe and important, while visiting struggles and internal questions.
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I am a licensed clinical social worker using modalities such as strengths-based perspective, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. I provide both short-term and long-term mental health care. I take a holistic approach, addressing stage-of-life concerns, ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I am committed to inclusivity. I strive to build trust and transparency in my client relationships.
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My experience includes supporting clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, grief, substance abuse, and through stressful life transitions. I have worked with adolescents, adults, individuals with disabilities, active duty members, and veterans. I am skilled in crisis intervention and addressing suicidal ideation. I’m passionate about creating a safe space to allow clients to speak freely without fear of judgement, and to empower you to attain your goals. My approach values the importance of seeing a person as a part of their environment, and spotlighting those strengths to help you make the change you want to see. My goal is to help clients feel heard and supported in their therapeutic journey.
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Ginger’s strengths lie in working with people going through life transitions. She takes a strengths-based, client-centered approach in her work. She provides couples therapy based on the Gottman Method and has an interest in empowering the LGBTQIA+ community, especially in helping parents provide a gender affirming environment for their kids. She has a background in new parent support and attachment parenting.
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My approach to counseling is through kindness, mutual respect, and empowerment. My professional background includes working with diverse populations and cultures. As the spouse of a retired military and Disabled Veteran, I have a unique understanding of the challenges faced by military families. My professional experience includes crisis management, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. I am also an advocate for individuals with mental health diagnoses to ensure high-quality counseling and care while reducing stigma. I provide person-centered, solution-focused support by leveraging clients' strengths to foster self-empowerment, resilience, and well-being.
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I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and people who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault. I connect with people through therapy, group facilitation, and case management. My experience has been in both crisis response work and long-term care management. I believe deeply that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust and consistency. My goal is to empower and uplift people to help them reach their unique and personal goals.
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I have experience in therapy, case management and education. I have worked with children, families, and adults.
My practice in therapy includes combinations of client-centered approaches and strengths perspectives. Psychodynamic theories and artistic centered approaches to help individual needs. My therapeutic goal is to create a safe space with unconditional positive regard and work to help understand what leads you to seek support and grow as an individual through life.
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Leanna has years of experience working with at risk youth, individuals, and families in the school system, behavioral healthcare hospital, private practice, and non-profit settings. She has worked with children, adolescents, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, unsheltered persons, and individuals struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. Leanna has served in the role of Inpatient Clinical Therapist, Multisystemic Community Therapist, Case Manager, and Facilitator. Leanna has experience working with adults, adolescents, children, families, and groups in the following areas: Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Self-Harm Behavior, Anger and Stress Management, Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Trauma and Abuse, Children and Adolescents within the Foster Care System, as well as Suicide Assessment and Safety Planning.
She is dedicated to fostering a secure environment for her clients—one characterized by non-judgment, trust, and respect—to facilitate effective healing.
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My approach to counseling is grounded in uncovering and nurturing your strengths while holding space for your humanity with understanding and respect. Together, we work to explore core motivations, beliefs, and any barriers to living authentically. Therapy can often feel overwhelming or uncertain, so I strive to humanize the process, offering practical skills and tools that support living in your truth.
I use an eclectic therapeutic framework that includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systems Theory, Relational-Cultural Theory, and the Liberation Health Model. I am also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which helps process anxieties, traumatic events, and phobias.
I work with a variety of populations and issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ individuals, religious trauma, neurodivergence, adolescents, young adults, mid-life adults, parenting, and postpartum individuals.
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What continues to work even after it gets fired? A neuron. Vanessa Fears, a dedicated social worker, understands the complicity of brain functions and the healing powers of neuroplasticity. She is dedicated to supporting individuals to “fire and wire” their neurons in ways they believe will be beneficial for their lives. Vanessa believes in a holistic approach in therapy, blending nutrition, spirituality, and various therapy methods like solution-focused therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, reality therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. She brings a delightful mix of humor, empathy, nutritional education, creativity, and restorative practices to her work. With years of experience supporting individuals and families affected by the challenges of carceral systems, trauma, foster care, and substance use disorders, she's truly devoted to supporting all ages wanting to heal. Vanessa is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Community Nutrition, Violence Prevention and Intervention, and Chemical Dependency. Her talent for building strong therapeutic relationships empowers those she works with to unlock their full potential and thrive!
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Do you find yourself trapped or immobilized by your doubt, life challenges, and/or concerns?
Allow me to listen to you, to guide you, and to provide you with the tools necessary to alleviate your life challenges. My goal is to create a safe space free of judgment for my clients to feel accepted and to feel welcomed in order to initiate the healing process.
My approach to counseling is holistic, taking into consideration the individual's mind, body, spirit, and social environment. My approach combines solution focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Positive Psychology, enhancing the overall therapeutic process. I provide culturally competent Spanish counseling, not just translating for Spanish-speaking clients. I specialize in anxiety, depression, men issues, self-esteem, LGBTQI+ concerns, the coming out process, ADHD, relationship issues, family conflict, refugees, weight loss, and Spanish-counseling.SPANISH
¿Te sientes atrapado o paralizado por tus dudas, desafíos o preocupaciones?
Permíteme escucharte, guiarte y brindarte las herramientas necesarias para aliviar tus desafíos. Mi objetivo es crear un espacio seguro y libre de juicios para que mis clientes se sientan aceptados y bienvenidos, para que puedan iniciar su proceso de sanación.
Mi enfoque de consejería es holístico, considerando la mente, el cuerpo, el espíritu y el entorno social de cada persona. Mi enfoque combina terapia centrada en soluciones, terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC), entrevistas motivacionales (EM) y psicología positiva, lo que enriquece el proceso terapéutico en general. Ofrezco consejería en español con competencia cultural, no solo traduzco para clientes hispanohablantes. Me especializo en ansiedad, depresión, problemas de masculinidad, autoestima, inquietudes LGBTQI+, el proceso de salir del armario, TDAH, problemas de pareja, conflictos familiares, refugiados, pérdida de peso y consejería en español.
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I enjoy working with adults, teens, and children navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and/or relationship challenges. I'm trained in EMDR, a powerful, evidence-based method for healing trauma, and I always work through a trauma-informed lens—honoring how past experiences may still be affecting you today.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in compassion. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start therapy. I’m here to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll move at your pace—together.
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"My approach to counseling is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and cultural awareness. I aim to uncover and nurture your inherent strengths while holding space for the full complexity of your lived experience—with understanding, respect, and zero judgment. Whether you're navigating identity, trauma, relationships, or life transitions, therapy with me is a collaborative process rooted in curiosity, care, and courage.
I believe that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why I integrate a variety of evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs and goals. These include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Positive Psychology.
In addition to mental health support, I also provide counseling for substance use and recovery. I use a harm reduction-informed approach that meets clients where they are—respecting their autonomy and goals, whether that’s moderation, safer use, or abstinence. I work with individuals navigating relapse, early recovery, ambivalence about change, and the impact of substance use on relationships, health, and identity.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ identity and life experiences, religious trauma, neurodivergence (including ADHD), men’s issues, relationship and family conflict, refugee/immigration-related stress, and weight stigma. As a bilingual clinician, I provide counseling in both English and Spanish—not just translating words, but offering culturally responsive care that honors your language, values, and story.
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin—you’re not alone. I’m here to listen, to guide, and to walk alongside you with practical tools and deep respect for your process. My hope is to co-create a safe and affirming space where you feel seen, heard, and supported in your journey toward healing and living authentically.Mi enfoque terapéutico se basa en la compasión, la autenticidad y la conciencia cultural. Mi intención es ayudarte a descubrir y fortalecer tus propias capacidades, mientras creo un espacio seguro donde se respete y se valore la complejidad de tu experiencia de vida, con comprensión, respeto y sin juicio. Ya sea que estés atravesando temas relacionados con la identidad, el trauma, las relaciones o transiciones importantes en tu vida, la terapia conmigo es un proceso colaborativo basado en la curiosidad, el cuidado y el valor.
Creo firmemente que la sanación no es igual para todas las personas. Por eso, utilizo una variedad de enfoques terapéuticos basados en evidencia científica, adaptados a tus necesidades y metas específicas. Entre estos enfoques se encuentran la Terapia Dialéctica Conductual (DBT), la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT), la Terapia Centrada en Soluciones (SFT), la Terapia Cognitivo Conductual (CBT), la Entrevista Motivacional (MI), el modelo de Sistemas Internos Familiares (IFS) y la Psicología Positiva.
Además del apoyo en salud mental, también brindo acompañamiento en temas relacionados con el uso de sustancias y la recuperación. Mi enfoque está basado en la reducción de daños, lo que significa que acompaño a cada persona donde se encuentra en su proceso, respetando su autonomía y sus metas, ya sea reducir el consumo, buscar un uso más seguro o alcanzar la abstinencia. Trabajo con personas que están atravesando recaídas, inicios en la recuperación, dudas sobre el cambio y el impacto del uso de sustancias en su salud, relaciones e identidad.
Trabajo con adolescentes, personas adultas y familias que enfrentan una amplia gama de situaciones, incluyendo trauma, ansiedad, depresión, experiencias relacionadas con la comunidad LGBTQIA+, trauma religioso, neurodivergencia (incluido el TDAH), temas relacionados con la masculinidad y la autoestima, conflictos familiares o de pareja, estrés migratorio o relacionado con el proceso de inmigración, y estigma relacionado con el peso corporal. Como terapeuta bilingüe, ofrezco sesiones en inglés y en español, brindando un acompañamiento culturalmente sensible que no solo traduce palabras, sino que honra tu idioma, tus valores y tu historia.
Si te sientes estancado, abrumado o no sabes por dónde empezar, no estás solo. Estoy aquí para escucharte, acompañarte y ofrecerte herramientas prácticas con profundo respeto por tu proceso. Mi objetivo es crear contigo un espacio seguro y afirmativo donde te sientas visto, escuchado y apoyado en tu camino hacia la sanación y una vida auténtica."