Meet our therapists

Taylor Jarrett is a psychotherapist who holds a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Taylor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Prior to her work with Talkiatry, Taylor served as a mental health clinician and supervisor with an OMH Article 31 clinic in the Bronx, providing psychotherapy and care to children, adolescents, adults and families.

Taylor’s therapeutic approach is person-centered and trauma-informed. Taylor keenly understands there is not a ‘one-size-fits’ all approach to treatment and meets each client where they are. She individualizes each client's care by utilizing a variety of evidence-based treatment interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.

Taylor believes simply showing up takes courage and is honored to be a witness to her clients' growth journey. She is committed to helping each person become the best versions of themselves by guiding them to identify and utilize their strengths to persevere through and leverage the challenges of life.

Joshua T. Johnson is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, with licenses in Georgia, DC, and Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Psychology from Tougaloo College and a Master of Education in Counseling from Mississippi College.

With over a decade of experience, Joshua has worked in diverse mental health settings, providing compassionate care to a broad range of clients. He began his career in Atlanta, offering evidence-based treatment to families of children on probation and transitioning from juvenile detention. He further developed his expertise in acute psychiatric care as a group counselor in New Jersey and a social worker at in Trenton. His experience includes working with adolescents facing behavioral and legal challenges and adults dealing with trauma, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance abuse. He also provided inpatient therapy services at HCA Medical Center of Trinity in Florida.

Joshua specializes in CBT, DBT, and other tailored evidence-based methods. He fosters a safe and supportive environment, encouraging clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience and confidence. His eclectic approach integrates various therapeutic techniques, making each session meaningful and personalized.

Joshua is committed to helping clients become their best selves by building a positive therapeutic relationship and empowering them on their journey toward a more fulfilling life.

Danielle LaBarre is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LMHC and LPC) in New York, Virginia, and Georgia. Danielle has over 6 years of experience working with adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma.

Danielle received her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University following receiving a Bachelor or Arts in Psychology from Mount Saint Mary College. She wholeheartedly believes in person-centered care, and focuses on meeting you where you are and taking you where you want to be. Her treatment approaches include mindfulness techniques, cognitive/ dialectical behavioral skills (CBT, DBT), psychodynamic, as well as compassion and strength-based approaches. She believes these approaches in conjunction with person-centered care will assist each unique individual in meeting their personal goals.

Danielle understands that seeking therapy can be an uncomfortable experience. But seeking therapy can also be brave, exciting, and empowering! She is dedicated to establishing a collaborative, culturally inclusive working relationship with individuals to help achieve their goals while living a fulfilled and balanced life.  

Renee LaRock-Gary is a licensed mental health counselor in New York State.  She has extensive experience working in an array of settings from crisis to office settings; with children to adults; and with individuals to groups.  She graduated magna cum laude with a masters from SUNY Plattsburgh and has a current certification as an Integrative Sex and Couples Therapist and several past certifications in a variety of areas including anxiety, grief, and substance abuse.  Renee’s specialty is trauma and she worked for a decade exclusively with survivors of sexual trauma.  Overall, she has over 30 years of experience in the human and social services field and has held a variety of positions including LGBTQ Teen outreach worker, domestic violence counselor, manager at a halfway house, to name a few.

An eternal learner, Renee regularly participates in ongoing training in a variety of areas in order to keep abreast of the most updated knowledge in the mental health field.  Primarily she utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and/or DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to help people reach their goals, she often brings in other modalities to fit a person’s individual needs.

Alicia Lakin has been counseling for over 20 years. She possesses an LPC-MHSP license. Alicia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Tennessee. She then went on to earn her Master’s Degree, with a focus on Guidance and Counseling, at Lincoln Memorial University.  Alicia has been trained in Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.  

Alicia’s professional career has provided her with the opportunity to work with individuals in a variety of settings.  She has provided treatment in residential care programs for children and adolescents, in the family home, community based mental health center, and substance abuse treatment outpatient services. In these settings, Alicia has been afforded the opportunity to treat all ages, dealing with a wide range of issues including trauma, substance abuse and recovery, and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  

Therapeutically, Alicia describes her approach as “person-centered”, strength-based, and collaborative.  She believes in providing a safe space for individuals to be able to express themselves openly, as well as explore any changes they desire to make in their lives. She believes in building a trusting relationship so that she and the individual can work together to help create change. Her style is reality based, and she views herself having many roles as a therapist including that of a support, teacher, advocate, facilitator, and listener in the treatment relationship.

Tania Majette is currently serving adults for individual therapy. She has 15 years of experience in providing counseling services to diverse populations, including at risk youth, rural healthcare, and U.S. Veterans. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida.

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Tania’s most recent experience has been in providing psychotherapy and evaluation services to U.S. Veterans suffering from co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. She has previous experience as a Behavioral Health Program Director for an integrated care medical practice in a rural community and a Clinical Supervisor to other Social Workers while providing therapy to a wide variety of clients from different backgrounds and ages. Tania’s treatment modality styles are primarily CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. She is also experienced in implementing these modalities within a trauma-centered and/or faith-based approach.

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Tania specializes in treating a wide range of diagnostic and psychosocial concerns, including the following: depression, anxiety, trauma, work related stress, spirituality, racial issues, and interpersonal stress. Through her years of experience as a therapist, Tania has endorsed believing people need to be honored as experts of their own life experiences and should be free to share this without judgment or minimization.

Jessica Mars is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in clinical practice for over 10 years.  Jessica received her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Colorado State University-Pueblo and her master’s degree in social work from Newman University.  Along with her clinical work Jessica teaches undergraduate and graduate students of Social Work at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs because she values being able to work in her local communities to educate and teach. She identifies as a lifelong learner and incorporates that into her treatment approaches.  

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Jessica has primarily focused her clinical practices working with individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault, trauma from medical or physical health problems, substance use, and other forms of trauma.  Her approach is culturally aware, trauma informed, and client centered, and she will work closely with her clients to ensure that the treatment approach and plan is thoughtful and matches what the client may need.

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Jessica has extended training in EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, developmental trauma, suicidality, and trauma informed care.  Jessica will encourage you to increase your awareness of thoughts, feelings and behaviors in the present and to increase your personal sense of freedom and well-being.  Jessica hopes to work with you to empower you and help you recognize your own strengths, with compassion for both yourself and for others.

Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Master’s and Doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She earned a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation at the University of St. Francis. Dr. Martinez has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group treatment. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) with holistic methods, emphasizing Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in the mind-body connection and that exploring various areas of an individual’s functioning is essential for optimum physical and emotional health. Dr. Martinez emphasizes a collaborative therapist-client relationship, where both act as partners in designing treatment goals. She values identifying ineffective past modalities to avoid frustration and ensure personalized care. Recognizing that each person is unique, she adapts to the patient's evolving needs, ensuring they feel heard and supported for positive outcomes. Her areas of expertise include health psychology, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, LGBTQIA populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. She is skilled in the evaluation and assessment of these populations.

Lisa May is a Licensed Professional Counselor,  Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) who has extensive experience working in the mental health field.  Lisa has worked with clients of various demographics who are living with a variety of mental health conditions. Lisa attended Lindsey Wilson College where she attained her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Morehead State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work.  She has worked with DCS, foster care, and had a private practice in KY before deciding to move to Tennessee.

Lisa has been practicing for over 10 years and has worked in other areas of mental health since 1997. Working with Lisa, treatment is tailored for the individual, as there is great effort put into choosing the treatment modality that fits the individual’s personal struggles.  Lisa uses the three C’s (catching, checking, and changing) approach with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intertwined with Mindfulness.  She also prefers the person-centered focus as to work specifically with the individual and the struggles they may be facing.

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Ellie McCormick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a variety of experience working in the mental health field. Ellie has worked with clients of various demographics as well as wide range of mental health conditions. Ellie attended undergraduate school in Gettysburg, PA, and graduate school in Seattle, WA, including an internship with the King County Department of Public Defense, helping those involuntarily hospitalized with acute diagnoses. They love learning and growing along with their clients.

Ellie has been practicing for 4 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, heavily focusing on the LGBTQ+ population. They have extensive experience with transgender and non-binary individuals, as well as diagnoses such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and PTSD.

Ellie relies strongly on a person-centered approach, working collaboratively with clients on goals and directions for therapy. Ellie strongly believes clients are the experts on themselves, and their role is more like that of a guide.

Jenna McDonald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State who has extensive experience working in the mental health field. Jenna attended undergraduate school in Amherst, NY , graduate school in Buffalo, NY, and completed internship programs during her time there at both schools. Jenna continues to obtain knowledge through regular trainings and certifications that interest her, including EMDR.

Jenna has worked directly with many different kinds of clients, who have experienced an array of mental health concerns at all levels. Jenna also has experience in working with comorbid disorders that can at times go hand-in-hand such as anxiety & depression, or homelessness & substance use. Jenna has been working in mental and behavioral health for approximately 10 years and continued after being fully licensed, which required 3000 hours of supervised experience as well. As an LMHC , Jenna likes to focus on helping those with anxiety, depression, relationship/employment concerns, and overall transitions of life ( school/work/medical issues/moving stressors etc), which may hinder daily life. Working with Jenna, treatment is tailored to the individual client in order to choose the treatment plan that fits that individual’s personal struggles.

Jenna uses a mix of different approaches typically found in Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy , Motivational Interviewing , and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Whether the goal is talk therapy or problem solving , Jenna woud be more than happy to explore your goals with you.

Shannon McElhone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Massachusetts. She has over ten years’ experience working in the mental health field. Shannon has experience working with children, adolescents and adults seeking assistance in managing their experiences with depression/mood challenges, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, attention focus and relationship issues.

Shannon utilizes humanistic, person-centered, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy while maintaining an open, flexible, creative atmosphere to remain aware of the unique and individual needs of each client. Shannon seeks to create a non-judgmental and safe environment where a caring relationship can be built with her clients to utilize and add to their strengths. Through her practice, a collaboration can bring her clients towards achieving their goals and living the life they desire.

Shannon completed her Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations from St. Joseph's College and received her Master of Science in School Counseling and Extended Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. Shannon’s years of experience include working as a Rehabilitation specialist/therapist at a Pros program, a psychotherapist at an outpatient clinic, a Child and Youth Behavioral Military Family Life counselor working with children and families on a Military base in New York. More recently Shannon has held a role as a psychotherapist with an online platform providing virtual therapy and continues to engage in this role at Talkiatry.

Shannon's specialties include: Depression, Anxiety, OCD- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Stress management, Life transitions, Self-esteem issues and Relationship issues.

Jannise McKamey-Bruell began her career working in the field of education after she completed both a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and a Master of Liberal Arts at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with an emphasis on Psychology, Women’s Studies, and Child and Family Studies.

After relocating to Georgia, Ms. McKamey-Bruell attended Argosy University where she completed an additional Master of Arts Degree, with honors, in Community Counseling in addition to receiving a Marriage and Family Therapy Certification. Ms. McKamey-Bruell is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Distance Certified Counselor (DCC), a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider (BC-TMH), and holds a Crisis Worker Certification from the American Association of Suicidology. Ms. McKamey-Bruell is also a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Cobb County Juvenile Court.

Prior to private practice, her clinical experience included working as a therapist at the YWCA, providing domestic violence and sexual assault counseling, facilitating domestic violence support and therapy groups, working with children and families at several community mental health agencies, and working at a mental health crisis line. In addition to her private practice, Ms. McKamey-Bruell also provides online therapy to clients through a secure website and texting platform.

Ms. McKamey-Bruell believes in helping others to help themselves. She provides therapy to individuals with an emphasis on crisis intervention, skill-building, self-esteem, attachment issues, relationship problems, and communication repair. She creates a close, supportive relationship in the counseling setting to assist each person in moving forward through open discussion, developing personal insight, and offering workable suggestions. Her specialties include working with those who are experiencing anxiety or depression.

When not working, Ms. McKamey-Bruell regularly participates in professional training, enjoys volunteering and participating in community and sorority events, collecting Disney paraphernalia, traveling, sewing, attending sci-fi conventions, and spoiling her nieces and nephews.

Tamara McKlveen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor working in the mental health field for the past seven years.  

Tamara is a compassionate mental health advocate who focuses on client centered, strength based techniques to support positive life changes.  She has an eclectic style driven by client interest.  

She received her MA in Mental Health Counseling from South University in West Palm Beach, Florida.  She has worked as a counselor, Social Service Coordinator and Social Service Manager for a Florida non-profit agency servicing adolescents and their families, helping to overcome barriers to communication, education and future success.  

Tamara has focused her work on clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety and mood disorder.  She has also worked with teens struggling with eating disorders and issues specific to the LBGTQ population.  She has a special interest in families coping with Autism and other special needs.

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Meredith McMillan is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 9 years of experience working in mental health. She specializes in working with individuals who experienced trauma and toxic stress, as well as those with addiction issues, relationship challenges, and adjustment disorders.

Ms. McMillan's therapy practice focuses on providing person-centered encouragement and support. She utilizes a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral approach to help you to develop your understanding of yourself and your challenges and enable you to utilize your strengths to facilitate your healing.

She received a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Orlando, Florida, and established herself as a therapist working in community mental health in the Lakeland, Florida area. She spent several years working at Tri-County Human Services providing co-occurring outpatient substance abuse therapy. Later she shifted into providing services to children through Tri-County’s B-Net program and Children’s Home Society. She went on to become the Clinical Supervisor at the Children's Home Society providing care to children and adolescents impacted by trauma and the child welfare system. Before joining Talkiatry she also served as the Clinical Supervisor and therapist at The Mary Welsh Foundation providing care to individuals of all ages, and again specializing in trauma and family issues.

Ms. McMillan has worked with individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues throughout her years of experience as a therapist. She has worked with all ages and has experience working with families and couples as well. She has had additional training to serve individuals dealing with addictions and with processing trauma. She has had extensive experience working with individuals dealing with mood disorders and anxiety, as well as relationship and parenting issues.

Kelvin is an experienced Licensed Independent Social Worker who has worked in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Kelvin’s years of experience include work as a case manager, mental health therapist, substance use and mental health group facilitator, a lead clinician for a school-based services program and coordinator for adventure-based programming. This experience has allowed Kelvin to serve in a variety of settings, including: schools, homes, hospitals, and outpatient clinics as well as working with individuals from nearly every age range; anywhere from kindergarten-aged school children to adults in a nursing home and almost everywhere in between.

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Kelvin places great importance on making treatment a unique experience for every individual, strongly believing that there is no single uniform answer to an individual’s problems and solutions should be tailored to that person’s specific life circumstances. Kelvin has a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but utilizes practices as appropriate from a variety of treatment styles, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Behavioral Activation, Play Therapy and many more.

Tara Merchant is a person-centered, nonjudgmental, relationship-based LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) who recognizes the intrinsic value of all people and holds positive regard for all her clients. Tara views counseling as a collaborative effort by providing psychoeducation and coping skills for the obstacles with which clients may be struggling, and clients provide insights as the experts on themselves. She believes that all thoughts, feelings and behaviors are interconnected, having valid underlying factors.

Tara seeks to help clients connect the dots, from both past and present, to have a greater understanding of themselves and their environments. She also fosters a safe space for clients to identify and embrace their feelings toward emotional catharsis. Tara received her Bachelor's Degree from Purchase College, State University of NY, and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.

She has an eclectic style that utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychodynamic modality. Tara aims to uphold cultural humility for ongoing learning and awareness that supports racial and social equity. She is experienced in working with relationship issues, anxiety, depression and child development. Tara is a big proponent of self-care and encourages you to find whatever it is that fills your cup. She, for example, loves to watch TV and sing in her spare time.

Jennifer R. Millar, MA, LMFT, is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over eight years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate complex emotional challenges. She holds a Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy from NorthCentral University and has extensive training in various therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.

Jennifer specializes in trauma recovery, particularly for women who have experienced narcissistic abuse in relationships. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and client-centered, integrating genogram assessments to explore family dynamics and attachment patterns. Jennifer’s unique combination of professional expertise and personal insight into narcissistic abuse allows her to provide deep empathy and effective strategies for healing.

In addition to her work with trauma survivors, Jennifer has successfully supported clients through issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-esteem. Her practice is rooted in fostering emotional growth, enhancing communication, and guiding clients toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Jennifer is licensed in Florida, Indiana, New Jersey, and New York, and she offers teletherapy through her practice, Begin Healing Within. She is also EMDR-trained, offering specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD.

Melinda Morris is a dedicated and compassionate LCSW with over 6 years of experience in the field of mental health. She holds a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and has been a practicing counselor since 2018.

Melinda specializes in helping individuals navigate life's challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, transitional periods, and relationship issues. Her approach is
client-centered and integrative, combining techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and solution-focused therapy to tailor treatment plans to each client's unique needs and identifying their personal strengths to enhance their
progress in becoming and feeling the best version of themselves in any new chapter they may
be experiencing.

Throughout her career, Melinda has worked primarily in nonprofit and private practice settings.
She is known for her empathetic listening, non-judgmental attitude, and ability to build rapport and trust to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients so they can find their voice and be truly heard and understood.
Melinda is committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attends workshops and conferences to stay current with the latest advancements in mental health treatment. She is also an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

When she’s not working, Melinda enjoys traveling, hiking, painting/drawing, and spending time with her awesome kiddo and fur babies.

Corinne Motto is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has experience with a variety of populations in the mental health field. Corinne attended undergraduate school at the University of Pittsburgh, and her Masters of Arts at Seton Hill University, both in Greensburg Pennsylvania.

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Corinne has been practicing for more than fifteen years as an outpatient therapist in a variety of settings. Her focus has been on but not limited to depression, anxiety, domestic violence and other mental health conditions. Corinne uses a client centered approach and tailors her sessions towards the client’s needs. She uses a foundation of cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy. She believes that self-care is an important part of the therapy process.

Eyerusalem Mulatu practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has provided over a decade of experience in treating clients with mental health, trauma, and substance abuse addiction in a residential, PHP and IOP level of care.

Eyerusalem’s passion is providing education on how childhood trauma impacts daily life, coping skills to maintain sobriety, confronting the past, and living a healthy life.

Eyerusalem’s goal is to ensure clients feel heard, safe, and secure with their right to confidentiality. She has identified creative ways to build therapeutic rapport in a telehealth platform to strengthen the virtual care experience. Eyerusalem is qualified in caring for the family as a whole and identifying underlying issues such as unresolved trauma that exacerbate feelings of depression and anxiety. She empowers individuals on their road to healing.

Eyerusalem is a Master’s level clinician with over a decade of experience in treating Adults and Adolescents. Eyerusalem is also a Post Induction Therapist trained in the Meadows Model. In addition, Eyerusalem is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional specializing in treating childhood trauma. Eyerusalem uses a variety of modalities to help treat patients from CBT, Narrative and DBT.

Maria Ng has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Buffalo and is a  Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked with a variety of clients from different backgrounds and presenting problems. Maria has been practicing for 3 years and has worked in an extensive number of settings including inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization programs, and psychiatric emergency. She has worked extensively with clients who are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, coping with life changes, Bipolar disorder, and clients who are struggling with inter-generational issues. She has a sub specialization of working with clients who are 1st/2nd generation Americans or immigrants and struggling with issues related to acclimatizing to America and intergenerational trauma. She is also a sex positive therapist and a queer affirming therapist who provides clients a safe space to explore their gender and sexual concerns.

Maria has been trained in several different therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. She generally adopts a Gestalt and Existential approach towards all clients and incorporates different skills needed for each individual. She enjoys working with individuals who are figuring out their purpose in life and helping others develop their own identity. She enjoys working with individuals all of ages and sees clients aged 13 and up.

Kate Niewiarowicz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has experience working with young adults and adults with a wide range of mental health struggles.  Kate has over 3 years’ experience working in a hospital setting treating serious mental illness (SMI), as well as private practice experience. Kate received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Iona University in New York.

Kate’s approach to therapy is working as a team with her clients to form a genuine therapeutic relationship in a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. Kate specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, women’s issues, and supporting clients through various life transitions.

Kate utilizes many different treatment techniques to provide personalized treatment which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), strength-based therapy, solution focused therapy, and positive psychology. Kate will work alongside her clients to assist in developing coping skills, techniques, and solutions to help reach her clients goals.

Barbara (Barb) Pack is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the Supervision Endorsement and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, Clinical Supervisor Endorsement who has been providing mental health treatment for over 24 years and addiction treatment for over 27 years. Barb utilizes a combination of approaches in working with her clients including person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused techniques and a variety of other techniques. She has experience in several different types of treatment settings and treatment modalities in both Ohio and Florida. Barb enjoys working with individuals who also have co-occurring disorders, both mental health and substance use. Barb has experience working with a wide range of age groups and mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, grief, relationship issues, and a wide range of substance use issues. She will assess individuals' needs in their first few visits and work with them to develop an individualized treatment plan. Barb works to provide the empathetic listening and emotional support that her clients need to reach their goals. Her dream has been to work herself out of a job, as she wants to help her clients find healing and happiness. Barb attended University of Akron for graduate school in a Community Counseling Program and attended Malone College now University and majored in Psychology.

After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in 2014, Kendrah worked at a non-profit organization that focused on substance abuse and mental health.  She worked there from 2014-2021 initially as a substance abuse counselor and later transitioned into a Clinical Director position.  Most recently, Kendrah has been serving patients in a private practice mental health therapist role.

Kendrah’s interests and specialties are Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Marriage and Family, Culture and Diversity, Dual Diagnosis, Meditation and Dating Violence/Abuse.  She also has interest in Self Image/Self-Esteem and Addictive Behaviors with Substance Use and Gambling.