Meet our team
We are a group of dedicated, highly trained, trauma informed, warm and compassionate therapists who bring a wealth of experience to our work. Each of us have developed our own unique ways of working with people and have specialized training and experience in different areas. Despite all of our fancy degrees and experience, we believe that you are the expert of you. We’re here to walk with you by supporting you, helping untangle and manage the messy stuff, providing tools and coping strategies that work for you, and cheering you on. For as long as you need and for whatever you need.
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With a passion for helping individuals and families in conflict, Jenna brings experience from her work at the Office of the Children’s Lawyer, child welfare, mediation, and parenting coordination together in a friendly, relaxed style. Jenna is also a parent coach with expertise in Neurodiversity and late diagnosed Autism and ADHD. Jenna is only accepting referrals for family law/parenting plan consultation, Voice of the Child Reports, s. 30 Assessments, and professional consulting at this time. Her hours are flexible and include weekend appointments as needed.
Tim has worked with men for many years, helping them navigate things like relationship issues, anger, anxiety, depression, and work stress. Tim has a friendly, relaxed style and is both direct and non-judgmental when working with clients. He also works with couples and people dealing with high conflict or “narcissistic” partners or relationships.
Tim is available during the day on Thursdays and Fridays and works online or in person.
Carolyn works with adults over 18 who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has a particular interest in and skill with men who have difficulties with anger, stress, relationship issues, and impulsivity. Her many years of working with court mandated men, along with her understanding that men struggle differently and feeling like they have to go it alone make her a great resource for men who are looking for a safe place to figure things out. If you’re coming to therapy because your partner told you to go, Carolyn is your person.
Carolyn is available virtually on Tuesday afternoons and evenings .
We are very excited to have Megan in our practice! Megan brings her many years of experience in working with children of all ages, and specializes in working with tweens around the many struggles they can face as they approach adolescence. She also works with their worried parents to help calm things down at home and at school, and to make being around your sassy tween or adolescent a whole lot more enjoyable. Megan also helps kids dealing with their parents separation or divorce, giving them the skills they need to navigate their changing world and a place to express themselves when things are difficult or confusing. Making Megan even more awesome is her understanding of and training in ADHD, Sensory Disorders, and other types of Neurodiversity. Megan works evenings to accommodate busy families.
Karsyn joins our practice with a passion for helping others work through depression, anxiety, trauma, and identity issues. She was raised by parents in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and recently worked as part of a team to create and open a trans clinic in a rural community. Karsyn also has extensive training and experience in working with seniors and the particular mental health issues older people may struggle with. She works with adults 18 and older to help develop coping skills, create healthy boundaries, and those wishing to explore their identity, sexuality, or gender.
Karsyn is available on Monday evenings and Tuesday evenings, either in person or online.
Lauren has worked with teens and their stressed out parents for more than 15 years. She has a straight forward style that adolescents connect with, allowing her to help them navigate whatever is going on for them. Lauren also works with young adults to…… well, adult. Because adulting is hard and trying to figure things out on your own is even harder. Lauren also has a great understanding of kids with sensory issues, and how to help families with these specific challenges, along with helping people of all ages who are struggling with anxiety and depression.
Lauren is highly skilled, has extensive training in adoption, and with pre and post-natal adjustments for moms and new parents. Lauren helps parents navigate the big life changes around having kids. Lauren works Monday evenings in person or online.
Ready to get started? Call or email today.
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