Hope+Wellness

Our Team

Dedicated to kind, compassionate, high quality care

Meet Our Hope+Wellness Team

We are a diverse, inclusive team of therapists who come from different life backgrounds, training perspectives, and specialties, united through a passion for our mission: to provide exceptional, compassionate mental health care and wellness services for people, inspired by our belief in hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. As clinicians, we care deeply about empowering people to live happier, healthier lives of hope, meaning, and wellness.

Our Team of Clinicians
— committed to compassionate, high quality care

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**Lauren Maxwell, LPC, NCC**

**Licensed Professional Counselor**
Instead of trying to feel better, get better at feeling.
— Teal Swan
○ Individuals and couples
○ Integrative, Insight-Oriented, Mind-Body-Spirit approach
○ Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Finding Meaning & Purpose, Existential Concerns, Relationship Stress, Young Adulthood

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you're not alone. we're here to help. reach out today.

**Dr. Michelle Hallahan, EdD, LPC, NCC**

**Licensed Professional Counselor**
Be the change you want to see in the world.
— Ghandi
○ Children, Teens, Young Adults
○ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR
○ Integrative, Positive Psychology Approach
○ Child and Teen Therapy; Mood, Anxiety, Anger, and Behavioral Concerns; Young Adulthood; Life Transitions & Adjustment

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take charge of your well being. book an appointment.

dr kayleigh hale 1.jpg — **Dr. Kayleigh Hale**

Clinical Neuropsychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
*Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.*
*— Brene Brown*
○ Testing & Neuropsychological Evaluations, ADHD Evaluations, Psychological Evaluations, Psychoeducational Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
○ Anxiety, depression, adjustment/high levels of life stress; coping with complex, chronic health conditions, including chronic pain and traumatic brain injuries

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We're happy to help; reach out today

**Bennett Crawford, LCSW**

**Licensed Clinical Social Worker**
*Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.*
*— David Richo*
○ Teens, Young Adults, Adults
○ Integrative, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based, Mind-Body-Spirit approach
○ Depression, Anxiety, Mood Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Finding Meaning & Purpose, Existential Concerns

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Nurture Self Discoveries. contact us today.

Stephanie Musa LPC — **Stephanie Musa, LPC**

**Licensed Professional Counselor**
*The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.*
*— Carl Rogers*
○ Young Adults, Adults
○ CBT, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
○ Depression, Mood Concerns, Anxiety, Life Transition & Adjustment, Caregiver Stress

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Create a better future. Reach out today

42321_REHP_16 final edited.jpg — **Dr. Joi Burnham**

**Licensed Clinical Psychologist**
*Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ”I will try again tomorrow”.*
*— Mary Anne Redmacher*
○ Young Adults, Adults
○ Strengths-Based, Integrative, CBT, Interpersonal, Multicultural
○ Life Transition & Adjustment, Anxiety, Interpersonal & Relational Stressors, Discovering Your Identity, BIPOC, Young Adulthood
○ Couples Therapy
○ ADHD Evaluations, Psychological Evaluations, Psychoeducational Evaluations, Testing & Evaluations

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you're not alone. we're here to help. reach out today

**Dr. Gwenna Blanden**

**Licensed Clinical Psychologist**
*Faith is a willingness to take the next step, to see the unknown as an adventure, to launch a journey.*
*— Sharon Salzberg*
○ Children (10+), Teens, Young Adults, Adults
○ Strengths-Based, Integrative, Interpersonal, CBT, DBT, Solutions Focused
○ Depression, Anxiety, Mood, Trauma, ADHD, Life Transitions and Adjustment, Gender Wellness and Identity, Young Adulthood

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Its natural to have questions, so please don't hesitate to reach out!

**Cathy Kim, LCSW, LICSW**

**Licensed Clinical Social Worker**
*Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.*
*— Nelson Mandela*
○ Children (10+), Teens, Young Adults, Adults
○ Strengths-based, Culturally sensitive, CBT, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic
○ Depression, Mood Concerns, Anxiety, Life Transition & Adjustment, Spirituality, Grief & Loss, Christian Counseling

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we sincerely care and are here to help :)

**Angelique Bush, LCSW**

**Licensed Clinical Social Worker**
*Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, the way I see it, you can either run from it… or learn from it.*
*— Rafiki (The Lion King)*
○ Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples
○ Integrative, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Approaches
○ Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Life Transitions and Adjustment, Trauma, Spirituality

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connect with us today — we’re happy to help

**Chris Kovacs, LCSW**

**Licensed Clinical Social Worker**
*Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.*
*— Carl Jung*
○ Teens (14+), Young Adults, Adults, Couples
○ Integrative, CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic
○ Depression, Anxiety, Mood, Life Transitions and Adjustment, Trauma, Substance Use, Interpersonal & Relational Stressors, Navigating Complex Family Dynamics

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nurture self discoveries —

**Hunter Leckonby, psyD**
**Licensed Clinical Psychologist**

*Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.*
*— Vincent van Gogh*
○ Teens (14+), Young Adults, Adults, Couples
○ Integrative, CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Approaches, Culturally Responsive Care
○ Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma, Chronic Health Conditions

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you are beautiful and loved :)

**Caroline Freedenberg, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, PMHC**

**Licensed Clinical Social Worker**
*We don’t even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that inner strength forward.*
*— Isabel Allende*
○ Young Adults, Adults, Women’s Mental Health
○ Integrative, CBT, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Approaches, Strengths Based, Compassion Focused
○ Prenatal and Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress; Transitioning to Motherhood and Adjustment to Parenting; Women’s Health; Perfectionism; Self Esteem Concerns

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you are not alone. we're here to help :)

**Gabby Wood, LGSW**

**Licensed Graduate Social Worker**

*"And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good." — John Steinbeck*
○ Teens, Young Adults, Adults
○ Integrative, CBT, Strengths Based, Humanistic
○ Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Eating Disorders, Low Self Esteem, Trauma

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you are not alone

christina pitz 2.jpg — **Christina Pitz, MA**

**Neuropsychology Extern + Senior Patient Care Coordinator**
I am so lucky to have found Hope + Wellness and be given the opportunity to help our clients here. We have a wonderful team of therapists who are all interested in serving you!

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reach out and say hi :)

**Mei Mei <3**

**Therapy Dog In Training**
*"Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine?" — Gabriel Zevin*
○ All humans
○ Animal Assisted Therapy, Hugs, Licks, Lap Warming, Cuddles, Excitement + Love
○ Anxiety; Depression;Stress; Sad, Difficult Times When You Just Need an Animal Friend

Our Patient Care Team
— committed to true connection and service

**Samantha Landay**

*Patient Care Coordinator*
*The same bravery that found you in the most challenging time of your life is the same bravery that is with you today." — Morgan Harper Nicols*
I enjoy helping clients find the support they need on their path to healing and growth. My goal is to create a space where every client feels welcomed and understood. It’s fulfilling to be part of a role that allows me to offer support in a way that feels truly meaningful!

**Sophia Perry**

*Patient Care Coordinator*
*Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do. - Brene Brown*
I am very passionate about developing connections with those around me. I am so happy to be a Patient Care Coordinator on the Hope+Wellness team and get to help assist our clients in any way possible!

carlisle hickey 2.jpg — **Carlisle Hickey**

*Patient Care Coordinator*
I am really excited to be a Patient Care Coordinator as I get to help potential clients get the help they are seeking by connecting them with a therapist who can best help them. Ultimately, I want to help people find some happiness in their life and my role as a Patient Care Coordinator is such a rewarding way to do that!

live your best life. contact us today.

Our Team

Meet Our Hope+Wellness Team

Our Team of Clinicians — committed to compassionate, high quality care

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb. — Najwa Zebian

○ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy○ DBT, Mind-Body, and Integrative Approaches○ Children, teens, young adults, and adults○ Depression, Mood, Anxiety, Stress, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Creativity, Women’s Health, Existential Concerns, Young Adulthood

Licensed Professional Counselor

Instead of trying to feel better, get better at feeling.— Teal Swan

○ Individuals and couples

○ Integrative, Insight-Oriented, Mind-Body-Spirit approach

○ Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Finding Meaning & Purpose, Existential Concerns, Relationship Stress, Young Adulthood

Licensed Professional Counselor

Be the change you want to see in the world.— Ghandi

○ Children, Teens, Young Adults

○ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR

○ Integrative, Positive Psychology Approach

○ Child and Teen Therapy; Mood, Anxiety, Anger, and Behavioral Concerns; Young Adulthood; Life Transitions & Adjustment

Clinical NeuropsychologistLicensed Clinical Psychologist

Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.

— Brene Brown

○ Testing & Neuropsychological Evaluations, ADHD Evaluations, Psychological Evaluations, Psychoeducational Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

○ Anxiety, depression, adjustment/high levels of life stress; coping with complex, chronic health conditions, including chronic pain and traumatic brain injuries

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.

— David Richo

○ Teens, Young Adults, Adults

○ Integrative, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based, Mind-Body-Spirit approach

○ Depression, Anxiety, Mood Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Finding Meaning & Purpose, Existential Concerns

Licensed Professional Counselor

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

— Carl Rogers

○ Young Adults, Adults

○ CBT, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

○ Depression, Mood Concerns, Anxiety, Life Transition & Adjustment, Caregiver Stress

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ”I will try again tomorrow”.

— Mary Anne Redmacher

○ Young Adults, Adults

○ Strengths-Based, Integrative, CBT, Interpersonal, Multicultural

○ Life Transition & Adjustment, Anxiety, Interpersonal & Relational Stressors, Discovering Your Identity, BIPOC, Young Adulthood

○ Couples Therapy

○ ADHD Evaluations, Psychological Evaluations, Psychoeducational Evaluations, Testing & Evaluations

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Faith is a willingness to take the next step, to see the unknown as an adventure, to launch a journey.

— Sharon Salzberg

○ Children (10+), Teens, Young Adults, Adults

○ Strengths-Based, Integrative, Interpersonal, CBT, DBT, Solutions Focused

○ Depression, Anxiety, Mood, Trauma, ADHD, Life Transitions and Adjustment, Gender Wellness and Identity, Young Adulthood

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.

— Nelson Mandela

○ Children (10+), Teens, Young Adults, Adults

○ Strengths-based, Culturally sensitive, CBT, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic

○ Depression, Mood Concerns, Anxiety, Life Transition & Adjustment, Spirituality, Grief & Loss, Christian Counseling

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, the way I see it, you can either run from it… or learn from it.

— Rafiki (The Lion King)

○ Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples

○ Integrative, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Approaches

○ Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Life Transitions and Adjustment, Trauma, Spirituality

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.

— Carl Jung

○ Teens (14+), Young Adults, Adults, Couples

○ Integrative, CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic

○ Depression, Anxiety, Mood, Life Transitions and Adjustment, Trauma, Substance Use, Interpersonal & Relational Stressors, Navigating Complex Family Dynamics

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.

— Vincent van Gogh

○ Teens (14+), Young Adults, Adults, Couples

○ Integrative, CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Approaches, Culturally Responsive Care

○ Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma, Chronic Health Conditions

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

We don’t even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that inner strength forward.

— Isabel Allende

○ Young Adults, Adults, Women’s Mental Health

○ Integrative, CBT, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Approaches, Strengths Based, Compassion Focused

○ Prenatal and Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress; Transitioning to Motherhood and Adjustment to Parenting; Women’s Health; Perfectionism; Self Esteem Concerns

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

"And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good." — John Steinbeck

Our Team of Clinicians
— committed to compassionate, high quality care

These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.
— Najwa Zebian

○ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

○ DBT, Mind-Body, and Integrative Approaches

○ Children, teens, young adults, and adults

○ Depression, Mood, Anxiety, Stress, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Creativity, Women’s Health, Existential Concerns, Young Adulthood

Instead of trying to feel better, get better at feeling.
— Teal Swan

Be the change you want to see in the world.
— Ghandi

Clinical Neuropsychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Our Patient Care Team
— committed to true connection and service