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Robert Passman has a peaceful, accepting, non-judgmental nature that helps people relax and talk freely. Robert helps women and men of all ages experience healing, freedom, peace, confidence, and joy. With decades of experience in coaching and mentoring individuals, Robert listens carefully and collaborates. As a member of the clinical team led by licensed psychologist Dr. Michael Malone, Robert helps patients with evidence-based treatments like CBT, ERP, mindfulness, and CPT trauma therapy. Patients confirm that they benefit significantly from their therapy sessions with Robert.

Is it hard to think about the future because you don't like what you see? Envisioning more troubles, unfulfilling work, and an endless string of letdowns. Mood swings can make life harder than it should be but what if you could learn new ways to not only cope but flourish? Imagine if you were able to go about your day feeling energized and excited about the future. I specialize in working with clients dealing life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for helping individuals-especially women and young adults-heal from trauma, narcissistic abuse, and generational wounds. With years of experience supporting people through life transitions, identity development, and mental health challenges, I bring a culturally responsive and empowering approach to therapy. My background includes working in private practice, social services, and facilitating professional development programs and workshops for individuals and organizations. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in my professional background and lived experiences, allowing me to intuitively connect with you through a lens of empathy, cultural awareness, and practical insight.

Immersed in the social justice field for over a decade before becoming a therapist, my compassion for human suffering brought me to this life-long commitment -- mental health counseling. I value flexibility, continuous learning, and seeking feedback from clients. I also strive to understand and support clients in their specific cultural context.

Mr. Skeeter is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, His roles include mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and research. He combines a family systems theory approach integrated with spirituality as a way to help patients identify stressors and develop healthy behaviors.

Great to meet you. I am Dr Jemima, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP-BC), with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking behavior help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 35 years, but in the last decade, focused on providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to all age groups.

Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.

Nicole White-Samuels is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidenced based practice found extremely effective in providing relief and healing for those suffering with trauma, as well as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). an evidence-based practice used in treating children impacted by trauma. She is certified in Brainspotting assisting her clients to access, process and overcome unresolved trauma, negative emotions, and pain.

I am objective as it applies to one’s life.

Further, I am non judgemental. I help one to find their way to healing and wholeness.

Have you ever wanted to connect with a provider who is attentive, engaging, and personable? With over 25 years of experience as a mental health provider and educator, I specialize in working with clients and families that need support navigating through major transitions (school, work, home life, etc). If unaddressed, these difficulties can lead to anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders.