Between Two Clinicians

Sarah is an LPCC. Sarah’s warm and inviting style allows her to successfully implement a psychotherapeutic bond with clients. Her areas of focus range from working with clients who have experienced severe trauma to working with people who struggle with day-to-day stress and anxiety. Sarah has extensive experience working with trauma and takes a special interest in working with new mothers, supporting them as they navigate the many changes of pregnancy and motherhood. To learn more about Sara and the great work she does, please click here.

“I’m a modern psychotherapist and registered yoga teacher who’s treatment approach is holistic in nature — meaning I work collaboratively with clients to integrate body, mind, and nervous system to foster healing. My compassionate but direct approach allows me to work with a variety of clients, but I specializes in working with adults and young adults struggling with what they may identify as depression, anxiety, panic attack symptoms, feeling “stuck”, self-worth issues, life adjustment, and trauma survivors. In my free time, you can find me teaching yin yoga, spending quality time outside by the water, traveling, reading, or re-defining what it means to be a cool cat lady.”To learn more about Melissa and the great work she does, please click here. Social Media: Insta @melissafayehealing | Facebook

“In my early 20s I won an award with the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) for a feature story I wrote on divorce in the evangelical community that highlighted the story of a woman's experience with divorce while parenting teenage triplets. That emotional two-hour interview with my interview confirmed that I wanted to be an active healer rather than a by-standing reporter, and I signed up to be a residential counselor in a group home for teen girls grappling with addiction and gang involvement. I believe that my own personal experience with childhood trauma gave me both the grit and the depth to create the space needed for such intensive healing, and it's from my own healing and authenticity that I continue to practice. These days my passion is working with other healers and supporting adults who want healthier relationships -- whether they are in one, recently out of one, or desperately pining for one -- which almost always begins with relationship to the self first. “To learn more about Karin and the great work she does, please click here. Social Media: Insta @therelationshipcounselor | Facebook

“I've been in practice for 10 years, from London, to Lebanon, then Dubai, New York, and now Orange County. I love that there is always something new to learn - I've recently started practicing Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and am continuously fascinated by how powerful working with animals can be. I find great joy when clients experience a deeper connection with themselves and their partners. I enjoy going hiking and climbing with my husband and dog, and love weightlifting and aerial silks/hoop, and am a huge foodie :)”To learn more about Maha and the great work she does, please click here. Social Media: Insta @sexualhealingdoc | Facebook

“Hi- I’m Mallory and I’m a real licensed mental health therapist with a practice in Woodbridge, CT. The teens I work with come to me because they’re struggling with perfectionism, overwhelm and loneliness. I love getting to bring them together in Teen Girl Therapy Groups because I know how important it is to be connected and know you are not alone! When I’m not in counseling sessions or making mental health videos (insert shameless plug to go subscribe to my YouTube channel hehe), you can usually find me popping in to pick up my Starbucks mobile order, walking my pup, or binging on the latest Netflix show my teens tell me I just “have to” watch. “To learn more about Mallory and the great work she does, please click hereSocial Media: Insta @mallorygrimste | Facebook

Jodie is an LMFT who has been running her own private practice for the past year and recently joined the group practice Gather and Grow OC in Fullerton, CA. There she will continue to grow her Pillow Talk Therapy brand which specializes in couples, sex therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Fun facts include Jodie being born and raised in Connecticut, she lived in Seoul for about 3 years, and loves sweets.To learn more about Jodie and the great work she does, please click here.Social Media: Insta @pilllowtalktherapy | Facebook

Dr. Jen Douglas is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. She provides culturally sensitive psychotherapy, in addition to wellness workshops and speaking engagements. 

Michelle is a 28 year-old licensed therapist, millennial coach, writer, and fellow human being. She has a full-time private practice in New Jersey and is working on writing her first self-help book. When she isn't helping people in creative ways, she's training for a marathon of which she continually questions why she signed up for, as well as stalking dogs on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore.To learn more about Michelle and the great work she does, please click here.Social Media: Insta @thatmillenialtherapist | Facebook

“I work as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Prospect Therapy in Long Beach where we focus on the trans and queer communities. My personal specialties are working with high achievers, perfectionists, and people pleasers. I'm passionate about helping people learn to be their truest, most authentic selves and I can't imagine doing anything else. When I'm not working, I'm spending as much time outdoors as possible or hanging with my three hairless pet rats (Lentil, Beansprout and Chickpea).”To learn more about Nik and the great work they do, please click here.Social Media: Insta @nikmillikan | Email

Kris is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Juan Capistrano who has dedicated her practice, Mother Warrior Counseling, to helping moms. Motivated by her own experience with perinatal mood & anxiety disorders after the birth of her first child, Kris went back to school for her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology while her kids were 1 and 3 years of age, with the goal of becoming a licensed therapist and helping other women struggling with PMAD. She now dedicates her work to helping women navigate the difficulties of mood & anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship struggles, loss of identity, parenting, etc, and works hard to remove the many obstacles that prevent moms from getting the help they need. Kris has worked in the mental health field for more than 20 years, most recently walking away from her position as a Clinical Director in an OC Court Collaborative mental health and criminal program to honor her dream of opening up a private practice to serve our OC moms. She is a mother of 2, and is currently in the trenches of navigating the teen and "tween" years alongside her husband of 18 years.To learn more about Kris and the great work she does, please click here. Social Media: Insta @motherwarriortribe | Facebook

“ Being a therapist is a second career for me. My first career was in the sporting goods business selling, as the adage goes in the business, socks and jocks. After reaching the age of 40, I finally decided it would be a good time for me to grow up. All I wanted to be after choosing to grow up was to be a therapist. Voila! My other great accomplishment is on-going and that is being a father who, I think, my kids enjoy having in their lives now that they’ve reached adulthood. I’ve been divorced and remarried after 15 years of single-hood to my current wife Sandy who is also a therapist and my business partner. ”To learn more about Paul and the great work he does, please click here. Social Media: Facebook

Michael Arevalo, Psy.D. earned his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Scranton, PA. Born and raised in Southern CA, Michael wanted to explore human connections in other parts of the country. His education and training led him to practice in Northeast Pennsylvania, Coastal Virginia, rural North Carolina, and Silicon Valley.Michael primarily works with adults and specializes in integrated behavioral health/health service psychology. This includes a wide range of health-related concerns such as diabetes, chronic pain, and sleep problems. He also specializes in depressive and trauma-related disorders. Michael has experience treating a broad spectrum of mental health concerns and disorders including depression, various types of anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, neurological disorders, psychosis, relationship issues, and anger management. Michael describes his approach as person-centered. He believes that therapy is a partnership and strives to create a warm and comfortable environment for people to share their story and work together to facilitate their growth and improve their symptoms.Michael is an avid coffee drinker and gym enthusiast. On most weekends, you will find him exploring new coffee shops and spending time in the gym. He also greatly enjoys spending time with family and friends, who know him best for his sense of humor. Among others, he is most known for his smile and empathetic nature. He is genuine in all of his interactions and relationships because he believes this is how we can establish deeper connections. To learn more about Michael and the great work he does, please click here.Social Media: Insta @simple__psych

Ellyn Silverman is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with an office in Seal Beach. She is passionate about helping clients of all sizes, shapes and genders to find their peace in the bodies and with their food. Ellyn is a HAES (Health at Every Size) practitioner and support people in larger bodies in their struggles toward inclusiveness. She also works in Substance Addiction and help to support clients find balance in their lives and deal with co-occurring issues around food and body. To learn more about Ellyn and the great work she does, please click here. Social Media: Insta @HealingNutritionTherapy | Facebook

Hieu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Brea, CA. She has more than 10 years of combined experience serving consumers of mental health services across 3 counties in Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles, and currently Orange County). Hieu now specializes in treating anxiety disorders, mood disturbances, depression, and has a primary focus on trauma. Hieu believes that history and childhood experiences play a great role on one's development and the way one sees the world. These experiences impact how one copes with life, responds to changes and transitions, acts in relationships, and manages decision making. Hieu's passion is driven by a desire to work with her clients in learning how to coexist in their realities, bringing their histories to the present in the safe space of therapy and reconciling the past to move forward together into their futures. Hieu practices from a trauma-informed care perspective, having achieved a career goal to be Certified in EMDR Therapy, with additional advanced training in Trauma Focused-CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her dedication to continue learning and growing allows her to approach clients from a learner's perspective with humility, incorporating Motivational Interviewing into her practice to ensure she meets her clients where they are at and supporting them through change at the pace they are ready to move. To learn more about Hieu and the great work she does, please click here.Social Media: Insta @hieupham.lcsw | Facebook

Veronica Cross is a second-year grad student in the Couple and Family Therapy program at UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada. She currently sees a variety of clients at the Center for Individual, Couple and Family Counseling at UNLV, including individuals, teens, families and couples. In the future, she aims to specialize in seeing teens for self-esteem work, suicidal ideation and family issues. Veronica uses a CBT/ACT framework when working with individuals and teens, and is trained in Level 1 of the Gottman Method when working with couples. Outside of being a student therapist, Veronica spends her time with her *new* fiancé, their two cats, and friends. She just finished watching The Good Place and no, she is not okay now that the show is over.

“I opened Creative Healing so that teens would have a safe space that was made just for them... A place for them to come home to, to take off the mask, to know that they are not alone. Ultimately, my passion and purpose is for your teen to know they they aren't weird, bad, wrong or different for feeling the way that they do and there's a place where they are fully accepted for exactly who they are. And, that you can totally love and accept yourself while also gaining the support and skills to make lasting positive changes in your life. I am intensively trained and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and do my best work with teens who are experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors who move through life with a belief that they are just not good enough. My passion is in empowering teens to make effective choices and to believe that they are so so worthy of love. We work together to develop a personalized coping plan to help them manage overwhelming emotions and create a life filled with connection and meaning. When I'm not working, I'm hanging at home with my family and my Boston Terrier Penny doing yoga, watching Marvel movies and Sci-Fi shows on Netflix and journaling... like, a lot of journaling.”To learn more about Katie and the great work she does, please click here.

“I became a counselor because I felt like no one understood what I was going through and like no one could ever help me feel better. I felt broken and lost in my world and alone in my thoughts. As a counselor, I want to make sure you feel like you have someone walking along with you in your journey and help you feel better in order to take back your life again. I help you move through the process of therapy using such tools as mindfulness (being in the present moment and sitting with your thoughts and emotions) and self-compassion (talking and treating yourself like you would with a good friend). Together we will identify thought patterns and learn to change those thoughts into positive thoughts and make sense of them. I often use a creative approach to therapy and try to make it fun. It is my job for you find your inner peace and learn to embrace your life.I understand where you have been because I've been there myself. I know how hard it is to overcome your fears, loneliness, and feelings of despair. I've dedicated my life to helping people like yourself going through similar situations. Hang in there and know that you're in good hands!” - Julia AyraudTo learn more about Julia and the great work she does, please click here.

Emily Celis, MS, LMFT is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness. She brings to the organization a true passion for the work of helping others find their path in life to what they feel will create the most balance. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Emily believes that working from a holistic approach creates more room for the individual to resonate with their own sense of self or what they hope to become. In a client-centered approach, Emily creates this space for individuals, couples or families and works together with them on their journey to wholeness. When other complementary methods to wellness are integrated, Emily is there to work with other professionals (if desired) to create continuity and overall wellbeing. Emily believes in collaborating with her clients to work toward creating the vision in their life as they have always imagined it...bringing greater joy. To learn more about Emily and the great work she does, please click here.

“My experience reaches people in all walks of life: professional athletes, high-powered executives, doctors, artists, musicians, even other therapists and healers. Equally, my work has helped those with difficulty performing daily activities, looking for work, or trying to find their passion and fulfillment. So wherever you may find yourself on the journey of life I'm confident in helping you, by offering some of the most researched, evidence-based treatments available.” -Ryan HeapyTo learn more about Ryan and the great work he does, please click here.

Among her circle of friends and clients you might hear, Keri Nola referred to as The Queen of Abundance or the Shadow Mama (she's been known to help people out of the dark a time or two).Her favorite super power is merging the soulful with the strategic and she loves meditating just as much she adores checking inspired actions off of her to-do list.After over a decade of building and maintaining a successful and profitable practice as a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in a holistic approach to trauma healing, Keri retired and expanded the expression of her gifts into the realms of Best Selling Author, Podcaster, Creator of the Design Your Ideal Practice eCourse and Founder of the Sacred Soul Circle for Healing Entrepreneurs. Today she has a global practice mentoring 100's of healers through coaching programs, intuitive mentorship, retreats and immersions as they transmute the energies of vulnerability, fear and doubt into fuel that propels their abundant soul missions to life. To learn more about Keri and the magical work she does, please click here

“My story of becoming a therapist began with my own journey of healing and growth overtime. I am a woman who has overcome challenges in life. The therapeutic relationship is very special. It’s important to find the right therapist for you. My warmth and compassion helps women and children to feel safe. Our work together will identify your struggles and the underlying causes. Therapy is an investment with major returns. My mission is to support and guide you on a path to a happier life.” -April ForellaTo learn more about April and the great work she does, please click here.

Leah Longo, Psy.D., earned her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology from The Chicago school of Professional Psychology in Irvine, CA, though she is originally from Florida. She has worked with a variety of individuals, including at-risk youth, incarcerated youth, adult probationers and parolees convicted of sex offense, juvenile probationers, and workers’ compensation psychological injury patients, as well as collaborated with probation and parole officers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and community organizations. She is rooted in her values of kindness and humility, and lives by the quote “Love all, Serve all, and Create no sorrow.” Additionally, she is completing her certifications as both a Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. In her free time, Leah enjoys cooking, baking, volunteering, hiking, traveling, gardening, riding horses, reading, and practicing yoga. She is also working on her requirements for licensure to become a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. To learn more about Leah and the great work she does, please click here.

Dr. Kate Campbell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an entrepreneurial spirit. Since 2006, she has helped thousands of individuals and couples to experience greater happiness in life and their relationships. In 2011, she founded Bayview Therapy - a counseling and psychology group practice and grew the practice into a team of 20+ clinicians who are committed to making a difference in the south Florida community. Dr. Kate was awarded as a nominee for South Florida Business & Wealth - 2019 Up & Comer Awards; 1 of 100 most outstanding women in Broward County; and South Florida’s “Queen B” of the month for the Sun Sentinel. She has been featured as a relationship expert in Reader’s Digest, appeared on WIOD 610 AM Radio with Jimmy Cefalo, and was highlighted as 1 of 11 best relationship therapists by datingadvice.com. In addition to her group practice, Dr. Kate is proud co-founder of The Private Practice Startup inspiring private practitioners to brand themselves and grow their dream practices. She co-hosts a weekly podcast with over 200,000 downloads. To learn more about Dr. Kate and the great work she does, please click here.

“My passion is to help both couples and individuals. I understand your pain, and I understand that in seeking out a counselor it is quite possible you have not shared any of your pain with anyone else before. This can make opening up to a stranger, such as my self, difficult, but rest assured that I am patient, compassionate, and come from a place of non-judgment. I understand what it is like to not want to get out of bed in the morning because you are so depressed, or that you can’t function at work because you are too worried about all the other things and/or people in your life to be able to focus on work. I also know what it’s like, to have one foot out of the door with your relationship because you’re fighting all of the time with your partner, and you want the chaos to stop, but neither of you know how to get there. I know what struggling to just keep your head above water is like, and that is why I was called into this profession.” - Brittainy WagnerTo learn more about Brittainy and the great work she does, please click here.

Her counseling style is warm, empathic, direct, candid, genuine and you may find yourself laughing through tears. As a solution focused, cognitive behavioral, client-centered therapist, Arolyn offers tools, often gives homework, and provides empathic understanding. Her belief includes the philosophy that we all have the capacity for change in a safe accepting environment. She founded the A Treatment Center in Pasadena in 2002 with the goal of helping clients find their best selves and allow their lives to become Amazing! The CdM office was opened in 2017. She is thrilled to be able to help more people as her practice expands.To learn more about Arolyn and the great work she does, please click here.

“I believe that therapy is a place for you to come when you feel the way you are living your life is no longer working for you. In terms of healing from an Eating Disorder, I believe this means to take a brave step off of the scale that you use to measure your body and worth. Therapy is your place to reflect on the beliefs and behaviors that keep you from being the best version of yourself. This is your time to surrender the fears, the pain and begin to heal.” - Rachel ColemanTo learn more about Rachel and the great work she does, please click here.

“I offer hope and motivation to the mindful modern man who is searching for meaning and purpose. If you are a highly sensitive man and struggle with sharing emotions with your spouse, partner or friends, I support men in creating balance and setting healthy boundaries so you can have more energy and time for what really matters.” - Brian ZirngibleTo learn more about Brian and the great work he does, please click here.

Kim is extremely passionate about helping individuals and couples improve their relationships and improve the emotional and relational quality of their lives. It is her mission to provide each person she works with an opportunity to have a safe, caring, professional relationship and an opportunity to grow from that experience; so as to go into the world able to establish and maintain joyful relationships with those that they love. She is most known for my honest, direct and compassionate approach to therapy. She would love to meet you and to see if we might make a great team. She welcomes the opportunity to help you create more joyful and loving connections with your most precious loved ones.To learn more about Kim and the great work she does, please click here.

Erica believes, “Just because someone cannot speak, doesn’t mean you do not have anything to say.” Erica founded Chicago Dance Therapy and is quite talented at what she does. If have reached a plateau in traditional talk therapy and are looking to deepen your growth; if your emotional and behavioral health is perpetuated by a lack of body awareness, or if you or your loved do not have access to verbal communication due to a cognitive or neurological condition, traumatic brain injury, intellectual or development difference, then it’s time to visit Chicago Dance Therapy. To learn more about Erica and the great work she does, click here.

Jill is an incredibly talented therapist and a social worker. She will work from your strengths to enhance the skills you already have and to address the issues holding you back or disrupting your life. Her goal is to assist you in reaching a more satisfying state in your life, to reduce your stress, and to make home a better place to be. Her specialties include working through grief and loss (including children's grief and anticipatory grief), chronic illness issues, depression and mood disorders, trauma recovery, adoption and infertility issues, and geriatric and aging issues. She is a speaker/trainer and has provided training to parenting groups, educational support groups, community groups and employer groups. Some of her topics include Alzheimer, dementia, caregiving 101, child abuse reporting laws, parenting the adoptive child and trauma recovery. She currently facilitates a dementia support group. She’s also coming out with a book about grieving a pet; how amazing is that?To learn more about Jill and the great work she does, click here.

Janny Condie is an amazingly relatable and personable therapist + life coach. She gives clients a space to allow themselves to show their struggles without judgement. She can help you identify the root cause of what brings you into therapy and with the use of EMDR she can help you heal in order for you to finally live the life you have imagined for yourself. Janny understands that seeking therapy is not a natural choice for most people and that many people have reservations and doubts about the purpose and/or effectiveness therapy can be. Her response to those who are questioning the process is: “Maybe it won’t work out. But maybe seeing if it does will be the best adventure ever” (author unknown). To learn more about Janny, click here.

Michael specializes in working with leaders and teams that want to reduce stress, create more time in their schedule, improve emotional intelligence, create better communication practices as well as build more engaged, happy and profitable workplaces. Michael firmly believes that self discovery translates to a business setting and is accomplished within the client or business’s own unique experience.Michael is a dynamic speaker and an accomplished author. He wrote a book entitled Changes. I highly suggest reading that and reaching out to him to get your hands on the accompanying card deck! To learn more about Michael and his book, click here.Space App Key and Peele - Text Message

Kelly Lynch has been helping people for 10 years to stop apologizing for stories never meant for them, and teaching them how to write their own. She would be honored to guide you in writing yours.Kelly made a huge life change in 2014 when she ended the toxic relationships (including her marriage) which had become so exhausting. She bought a home and got rid of all the possessions which no longer served a purpose in the life I was trying to build. She lost 30+ pounds, became a life coach, personal trainer, and certified nutrition coach; all skills she utilizes in the coaching clients receive when they decide to embark on their own Unapology Project. To learn more about Kelly and the great work she does, click here.

Meds + Mental Health Learn how they work together from two specialists who work together. James Morgan, DNP, PMHNP is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He is a trusted colleague and great friend. I am honored to have him as the first guest of the podcast and regular contributor. We have created a special series to answer common questions about medication + mental health.

Michelle Iankowitz is a hynotherapist and pre-licensed social worker. Whether you want life coaching, smoking cessation hypnotherapy, traditional hypnotherapy, guided imagery meditations, clinical psychotherapy for sexual trauma work, pranic energy healing, reiki and/or past life regression therapy to break old patterns, Michelle can help you work together as a team to get you better.To learn more about Michelle, please click here.

Sara Stanizai works as an LMFT and when she’s with her clients, she wants them to feel like they can be themselves. Not just the "best-behavior" version. The one that is secretly hurt, vulnerable, and can be a little petty. Who sometimes makes bad decisions but still needs kindness and grace. The best way to feel better - and be better - is honesty about what serves you and what doesn't.To learn more about Sara and the great work she does, click here.

Meds + Mental Health Learn how they work together from two specialists who work together. James Morgan, DNP, PMHNP is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He is a trusted colleague and great friend. I am honored to have him as the first guest of the podcast and regular contributor. We have created a special series to answer common questions about medication + mental health.

Shayne Aquino holds a Master’s Degree and is a professor at the collegiate level. She has a background in forensic psychology. Her students describe her as intelligent, kind, understanding and relatable. To learn more about Shayne and the great work she does, please click here.

Sarah Gilbert is an LCSW and helps motivated, resilient people explore their gender identities and feel confident in uniquely expressing their true selves to the world, so they can move from a life of “shoulds” to a life of self-love. “I believe that when people live in their true identities, they come alive and inspire others to do the same. Because of that, I’ve created Transitions Therapy LLC from a mission to help people to uncover and author their identities, in an inviting and affirming environment.Let’s face it; the thought of therapy can be scary. Maybe you’re feeling certain that it is. Thoughts and feelings have been running through your mind that seem too difficult to share with people in your personal life. You’re struggling to understand an inner experience that’s vastly different from what others know or expect of you, and you’re hoping that talking to a complete stranger will help you sort it out.” - Sarah GilbertTo learn more about Sarah and the great work she does, please click here.

Meds + Mental Health Learn how they work together from two specialists who work together. James Morgan, DNP, PMHNP is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He is a trusted colleague and great friend. I am honored to have him as the first guest of the podcast and regular contributor. We have created a special series to answer common questions about medication + mental health.