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I believe we all have the capacity to evolve, and transform the ways in which we navigate, and derive meaning from the experiences we encounter on our life journey.

I believe therapy is a relationship that helps the client to overcome the challenges which, in the past, have held you back.

I view each client as the author of their own story. I am committed to understanding your specific context, as we journey together towards healing.

“Even when the world is too much, there is always one person who is there for you, and that’s you.”

Seeking therapy is a brave step, and I look forward to working together collaboratively to make a significant difference.

I aim to be an empathetic and understanding support for you on your process towards health and well-being.

You deserve to feel empowered and unlock your potential.

Growth means learning that all emotions have a place in our story; I am here to support you in learning how to accept and embrace the pieces of your story.

There is tremendous freedom in not believing every thought we have. Understand that we are the thinker of our thoughts, not the thought itself.

Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery - Dumbledore

Your struggles make sense, truly. You are trying to navigate your journey as best as you can and I am here to support you without judgment.

Whatever brings you to therapy, I will strive to honor and hold your story, with genuine attention and compassion.

If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired. - Erik Erikson

When I see the world I am pessimistic, when I see people I am optimistic.

My goal is to support your overall health and prosperity, with empathy and compassion.

I create a calm and compassionate environment that helps you cultivate inner clarity, patience, and a sense of direction.

I have a passion for women's health and love to support across the dynamic lifespan. I am a queer affirming, social justice driven clinician, open to work with all genders and identities.

“You must be filled with expectancy. You must be awash in hope. You must wonder who will love you, whom you will love next.”-Kate DiCamillo

I pride myself on matching the speed and intention of my clients and will work with you to customize a wellness plan that feels like you.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination. - Carl Rogers.

"We know what we are, but know not what we may be."- William Shakespeare. With psychotherapy, your future potential and dreams can become an achievable reality

I believe that we all have the potential to live authentic and full lives. We each have the power to ground ourselves, reconnect with others, and give ourselves compassion.

"No matter whom you are, or what you do, the ground is always shaky. And, the really good news is that shaky ground is fertile ground for spiritual growth and awakening." -Pema Chodron

I believe anyone can change, regardless of how they started in life. You do not have to feel defined or restrained by your mistakes, past, disorders, flaws, or family.

I will meet you at your level of readiness for change and support you, as you strive towards authenticity, liberation, and growth.

“In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” — Albert Camus

Creating spaces for growth, one conversation at a time

Daniel’s top priority in counseling is to create a comfortable and trusting therapeutic environment that provides individuals the foundation they need to create positive, sustainable change in their lives.

"Life is not always easy, let's journey through the twists and turns together. This is your time and place to prioritize yourself, and I would be honored to support you through it all!"

“Life is alchemy, and emotions are the fire that turns me to gold. If I can sit in the fire of my own feelings, I will keep becoming.” -Glennon Doyle

Problems Welcome Here

"Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It's tough to do that when we're terrified about what people might see or think." - Brené Brown

"Don't move your feet & lose your seat, find your footing in life and keep pushing!"

As an expert-navigator and a fellow traveler, I am inviting you to sail into the turbulent waters of growth and change which ultimately require all of us to foster courage and desire not only to feel better in a short run but to invest meaningfully in the future success in love and work.

"Exploring Minds, Expanding Horizons."

 Those seeking therapy are not weak. It takes a tremendous amount of emotional strength and courage to open up about your struggles.

I am here to provide you with nonjudgmental support, compassion, and unconditional acceptance as you enter this journey of self-exploration.

"A joyful life is an individual creation that cannot be copied from a recipe."- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

I believe each individual has gone through some form of trauma; my work focuses on making the unconscious, conscious. The symptoms a client experiences are a part of a deeper problem, we will uncover, together.

"Your body will remember your generational trauma, but it will also remember your generational healing. - Dr. Mariel Buqué"

Taking the first steps to tend to your mental health needs can be intimidating and overwhelming, I am here to guide, support and empower you.

Sometimes the hardest thing is just taking that first step. But once you do, you’ll enter a world of possibility.

I believe that you can be the version of yourself that makes a younger you proud. I am honored to support you in your journey towards self-actualization and growth.

Let’s give it a try.

You have the answers you need; I'm here to help you gain the tools you need to heal yourself.

I have a passion for people and want to assist you in manifesting the best version of you.

Yes you can! Usted sí puede!

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."

It is a joy to be hidden and a disaster not to be found. – D.W. Winnicott

How we speak about our lives shape who we were, who we are, and who we will become. Healing starts by choosing to not let anyone tell it for you.

Therapy requires vulnerability. Vulnerability requires bravery. I am eager to support you through this process and create an environment where you can be both vulnerable and brave.

As a receptive thinker and compassionate listener, I’ll join you on your unique journey of healing and growth.

“I can’t promise to fix all your problems, but I can promise, you won’t have to face them alone.” -unknown 

"It is not only the most difficult thing to know oneself, but the most inconvenient one, too."–H.W. Shaw

I believe every individual has the ability to reach their fullest potential; in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space, one can be free to explore, heal, and grow.

My goal is to support you in navigating both the familiar and uncharted territories of the mind. It is an honor to accompany you in your journey toward healing.

Discovering and improving upon your inner strength will allow you to conquer any challenges you may face

Your story matters, and each step toward understanding yourself is an act of courage. I’m here to support you through life’s complexities and help you find clarity, healing, and hope.

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time. - Anna Freud

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ― Maya Angelou

You are the expert of your own life, and my intention in the therapeutic space is to walk alongside you on your journey rather than lead the way.

"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become." - Carl Jung

We all have the power to heal from our past, live in the present, and shape our future.

I uphold a collaborative environment and create individualized treatment plans based on the unique needs and values of my clients.    

Your journey starts here—because sometimes talking to your cat just isn’t enough.

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Viktor Frankl

My practice is dedicated to helping clients feel more connected to themselves, to the world and to the life they want to live.

"Your life is your story. Write well. Edit often." ― Susan Statham

I strive to provide a non-judgmental, supportive environment in which clients feel safe to express their innermost thoughts and feelings.

“The root of contradiction is the division between the thinker and the thought.” I hope to provide the opportunity for vulnerability, discovery, and healing on this journey.

Supporting you on your journey to personal growth and transformation

"It's not the load that weighs you down, it's the way you carry it." C.S. Lewis

Show yourself the compassion you show others. You deserve kindness and care too.

You deserve to have a warm and non-judgmental space to make sense of your life story and reclaim your narrative

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” - Carl Rogers

Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. - Fred Rogers

No matter your reason for starting therapy, Melissa feels honored to be a part of your journey towards gaining a sense of autonomy in your everyday life.

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” - Brené Brown

All pain deserves to be held in the warm embrace of compassion, so that healing can occur. ― Kristin Neff

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are. – Epictetus

“It is a beautiful experience being with ourselves at a level of complete acceptance … a peace will come over you as you have never known.” - Ruth Fishel

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.

Regardless of your reasons for seeking therapy, I am committed to honoring and holding your narrative. Your journey is valued, and together, we'll navigate it with respect and empathy.

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new"

People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset I don't find myself saying "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds -Carl Rogers

I’m here to meet you where you are, with curiosity, compassion, and space for all you’re feeling.

Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life. ― Shannon L. Alder

It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need. ― Amy Poehler

“Let everything happen to you. Beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” -Rainer Maria Rilke

"If we wait until we're ready, we'll be waiting for the rest of our lives". Decide that you want it more than you're afraid of it.

Healing is not just a chapter in your story; it’s about changing the way you write the entire book. When you are ready, I will be here to guide you.

Ray is willing to begin the journey of healing with you. Difficult times may be far less devastating by regaining a sense of meaning and living the fullest life.

"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us." -David Richo

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. — Dr. Wayne Dyer

Meeting people where they are.

"Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives. " Akshay Dubey

What is meant for you will not miss you.

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Seeking therapy shows courage in acknowledging ones limits and obtaining support to gain the ideal healing one’s body and mind deserve.

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."- Tolkien

It’s about you. And, it’s about you realizing you have it all within you. 

“Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

Your mental health is a journey filled with many trails, bumps, and winding roads. I'm here to support and supply you with the tools you'll need to lead this journey.

Helping you see you and love the person you see

Like a rollercoaster, therapy builds slowly; there’s an inevitable drop, peaks and valleys, but through trust-building, I’ll supply the tools you’ll need for a safe, steady journey while cheering your progress.

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time.- Anna Freud

“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” ― Shannon L. Alder

Therapy should bring a sense of relief and empowerment. Most importantly sessions should be a safe space to be heard, supported, and guided to a more fulfilling lifestyle.

Any unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that was learned in your childhood can be unlearned. You have the potential to re-write your own story.

Through warmth, understanding, and attentive listening, I am here to help you develop self-awareness and the tools to better approach the various challenges in life

Caring for yourself is not self indulgence, it’s self preservation.”- Audre Lorde

Healing begins the moment we feel truly seen and accepted as our authentic selves.

It's all about perspectives.

One day at a time

Let's look inward, for a better outlook on life.

Life is given a shape that extends back in the past and forward into the future

The meaning of living can be found in every moment you feel blessed.

As we are creative beings, our lives become our work of art. ― Julia Cameron

Resilience is not trusting that your life is going to be okay, rather, building trust in your capability that whatever life throws at you, you are going to be okay.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers

The landscape you went through and those that went through you constitute you.

Personal growth is not about becoming someone new, but rather shedding the layers that hide your true self and embracing the person you were always meant to be.

I advocate for social justice because receiving equity and compassion should not be treated as privileges when they are actually human rights.

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. — Christopher Robin