a. Annabelle views therapy as a collaborative process between herself and the client, empowering the client to view themselves as an expert on their own life experience. Together, Annabelle works with clients to explore their thought patterns and behaviors that can be difficult to change and improve alone. As a Symbolic-Experiential therapist, Annabelle focuses on language and metaphors to help clients have a better understanding of their emotional experience.

Chris believes his clients should be trusted as their own experts, and lends structure and strategic questioning as a guide in finding solutions that work for them. When working with children, Chris uses play therapy, behavioral strategies, and emotional identification as a way of engaging the child in a language they understand. He also works to develop coping strategies that work for both the child and family. Chris has been a Licensed Counselor since 2008.

Dr. Houser believes in delivering the most compassionate, honest and approachable level of care. He focuses on listening to the patient without judgement to provide comfort and trust. This is important in addressing complex mental health issues to understand the relationship between emotional and mental illness for positive outcomes. Dr. Houser focuses on a holistic approach to care by collaborating with the patient’s psychologist and/or personal physician.

Kelsey views counseling as a collaborative process. She believes each individual is the expert in their own life and partners with them to create clear goals in order to focus on how things can be better in the future. Her approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, systemic (how people as individuals relate in relationships, interacting in groups and their interactional patterns and dynamics), and mindfulness based therapy.

Lauren believes in working in partnership with her patients to address the unique needs and goals of each individual. She focuses on assisting her clients in uncovering patterns that are keeping them from fulfilling their optimal health and wellbeing. Lauren uses a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Client Centered Therapy, where the client takes an active role in their treatment with the counselor being nondirective and supportive. She has been a Licensed Counselor since 2004.

Lindsay believes that counseling should be an encouraging and collaborative process that promotes growth and positive change. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches to help clients explore individualized goals, identify personal strengths and abilities, and examine patterns of thought, behavior, and emotion. When working with children, Lindsay utilizes a variety of therapeutic play and art techniques to help create an environment for emotional expression and skill-b...

Madeline specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps clients learn new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. DBT focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills improve an individual’s ability to tolerate negative emotions, manage intense emotions and strengthen relationships by improving the ability to communicate. Madeline has worked in the field of mental health since 2007.