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ELENA BALMASEDA | MA, ALMFT

Whatever brings you to therapy, whether it be relational struggles, communication issues, grief, trauma, anxiety, the everyday stress that life brings, or anything in between, know that there is a place for you here! We all have our burdens, but ...

MEGAN BENNETT | MA, LSW

It has been said that “hope is being able to see the light despite all of the darkness”. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we just can’t see the path that will steer us through the emotional, relational and ...

ASIA BEYER | MA, LCSW

I tried to remember when I was perusing therapist profiles what I was hoping to find as my best personality match while writing this introduction. I desired a therapist who was committed to challenging me, embraced confrontation as the pathway ...

CARSON BRANDT | MA, LPC

Life is uniquely difficult for every person.  Some may feel defeated in one area of life, while others may wrestle with another, and others may struggle with it all. The common thread that traces its way through every person is that ...

NATALIE CASTANEDA, BA

Hello! My name is Natalie, and I am pursuing an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Wheaton College.  Whatever brings you to therapy—whether it's relationship struggles, anxiety, parenting challenges, or just the everyday stress that life throws at us—please know ...

HANNAH COOK | MA

I recently encountered a powerful quote: “When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” This philosophy resonates deeply with my therapeutic approach, which emphasizes creating a consistent and reliable ...

SAMANTHA COURTNEY | MA, LSW

Are you a caregiver and feeling lonely and isolated? Are you struggling to connect with other families similar to yours? I am here to listen and walk this journey with you. As a parent of three daughters, one of whom ...

JOE DREW | MA, LPC

Hi, I’m Joe—a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed/Ordained Minister with over 20 years of experience in Christian ministry, mental health counseling, and adult education. I’m passionate about walking with individuals through life’s challenges, integrating clinically sound, evidence-based practices with ...

SARA GEORGE | MA, LMFT

Sara is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Wheaton College, IL.  She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life’s challenges. Among her areas of experience are ...

STEPHANIE GUADARRAMA | MA, LPC

It is thrilling to exercise our free-will and acknowledge our brokenness in the hands of a mighty God as a strength that propels us toward hope, healing and fellowship with our community.  ¡Hola y mucho gusto! (Hello and nice to meet you!) I am ...