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Hi there, I'm Dr. Nadeem, a Board Certified Psychiatrist. I was trained at Ivy League and prestigious institutions, completing my residency at Cornell University and my fellowship at Brown University. Over the years, I've cared for patients across a wide range of settings including inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison psychiatry, and more recently as a tele-health Psychiatrist. I've also had the privilege of teaching medical students along the way, which deepened my belief that truly good psychiatric care starts with truly listening.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or the emotional demands of parenthood, you're not alone. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating life transitions, maternal mental health concerns, stress, grief, family conflict, substance use concerns, and PTSD. Whether you're struggling to manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, or heal from past experiences, therapy can provide a space for growth, healing, and self-discovery.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I provide therapy in both English and Spanish and believe healing begins in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. My goal is to help clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to create meaningful change while building resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being.

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My name is Katie Thornton and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Nevada, Maine, and Wyoming. I am trained in EMDR therapy possess 7+ years of experience working with various backgrounds from outpatient and residential settings to working with children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and families through a variety of different challenges.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, family stress, self-esteem, or navigating a major life transition. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who may be feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure of where to start, and I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard and understood.

In our sessions, we'll work together to better understand what you're experiencing, develop practical coping strategies, and build confidence in yourself and your ability to handle life's challenges. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based techniques to help you create meaningful and lasting change.

Taking the first step toward therapy isn't always easy, but you don't have to do it alone. My goal is to help you feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the process, moving at a pace that feels comfortable and realistic for you.

Hi. I specialize in trauma, (child and adult), family systems, intrapersonal growth, effects of destructive learning and systems, loss, life stages.

I have 35 + years of overall experience to include inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse, residential and non-residential teen counseling, outpatient trauma counseling. I have been licensed for 13 years.

I hold a MSW, a M.Ed., I am a LCSW, a CAP and am Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am also a Qualified Supervisor for LCSW and LMHC licensure candidates

I have 29 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, couples, groups with diverse populations including community mental health, the school system, and military families. I graduated with a BA in Psychology from University of Southern Mississippi. I then obtained the Master of Science degree in Counseling from Troy State University.

I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, and stress as well as personal growth goals.

I am dedicated to creating a compassionate and client-centered approach utilizing solution-focused and strength- based treatment. I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy to help understand our thoughts and behaviors.

Some people experience fear that holds them back. Others are so weighed down by the complexities of life that it feels like there is not enough energy to do anything. Over time, they shift further and further away from the person that they know they can be, but they feel like they’ve already tried everything and feel stuck. If you can resonate, the bravest thing you can do is reach out. We all have core beliefs that define how we see ourselves and the world. These beliefs have huge implications for our emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns. Some are positive and helpful, and others are fear-based and limiting.

I help people gain awareness of their limiting core beliefs so they can actively reframe them, if necessary, into more beneficial and realistic beliefs. Together, we can explore the internal and external factors that impact not only your beliefs, but the feelings, behaviors, and relationships associated with those beliefs.

I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families, and together, we work to accomplish the changes they desperately want to make. If you are ready for a change, know I will be right by your side as you reclaim joy, face your fears, and begin to feel at peace with yourself again (or maybe even for the first time).