About Us
Meet the clinicians
Emily Liu, MHC-LP
Specialties: Complex Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Loss/Grief, Immigrant Families, Racial Trauma, Asian American Identity, LGBTQ+ Experiences, Gender/Sexuality, Racial Trauma, Relationship Issues, Hearing Voices/Seeing Visions
Emily’s pronouns: she/her
ZACH BARNES, MFT-INTERN
Zach’s Specialties: Family Relational Issues/Intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression; Spirituality, LGBTQIA+, Differentiation from family of origin, faith communities, or other communities of significance; Managing Anxiety/Expectations in relationships, Creative/Performing Arts Community, Narrative Therapy.
Zach’s pronouns: he/ him
Timothy Murdock, MHC-Intern
Tim’s Specialities: Individual, Working through Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Counseling, Managing Stress, Career Transitions, Narrative Therapy, CBT techniques PsychoEducation.
Tim’s pronouns: he/ him
Katherine Cacciola, MHC-Intern
Kat’s Specialties: Intergenerational Trauma, Anxiety + Depression, Individuals + Couples, Relationships, Adolescents/Young Adult/Family Dynamics, Spirituality + the Mind-Body Connection, LGBTQIA+, Creative + Performing Community
Kat’s pronouns: She/ her
ALISHA ESPINAL, MFT Intern
Alisha’s Specialties: Couples/Relationships, Adolescents and Young Adults and Families. Recovery from Breaches in trust, and Phase of Life Transitions.
Alisha’s pronouns: She/Her
ISHMAELLA BRUTUS, MHC-LP
Ishmaella’s Specialties: Individuals and Couples/Relationships, Career Challenges, Transitioning, Relationship Issues, Substance Use, Gender Identity and Sex/Kink topics.
Ishmaella’s pronouns: She/They
BLU, MHC-LP
Blu’s Specialties: They work with Adults, Adolescents and Individuals, Families, Non-Monogamous & Polyamory, and LGTBQIA2S+ folx, on Sex and Kink Positivity, Gender Identity, Life Transitions, Spirituality and the Mind-Body Connection, and Neurodivergence in female-bodied folx and BIPOC.
Blu’s pronouns: They/He/She
Celestina Bradsher-Layne, MHC-LP
Celestina’s specialties include: Grief, trauma, questioning identity and of diverse identity, race-related challenges, depression, anxiety, family, couples, marriage, and relationships. They work with adults, young adults and adolescents.
Celestina’s pronouns: they/them
Max Schneider, MHC-LP
Max’s specialties include: Neurodivergence, mood & personality disorders, CNM/Non-Monogamy, issues related to social location, LGBTQIA2S+, gender identity, HIV+, trauma, intergenerational trauma, OCD & intrusive thoughts, hearing voices/seeing visions.
Max’s pronouns: they/them
Jim Weitzer, MHC Intern
Jim’s specialities: Individuals, Relationships/Marriage, Creative and Performing Arts Community, LGBTQ, Older Adults, Open/Poly, Grief, Life Transitions
Jim’s pronouns: he/ him
Sunanda Jalote, MHC-LP
Sunanda’s specialties include: LGBTQIA+, Gender & Sexuality, BIPOC, Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Mood Disorders, Identity issues, Communication and Relationship, CNM/Poly Relationships, Immigration issues, Trauma.
Sunanda’s pronouns: she/her
May Tang, MHC-LP
May’s specialities: Individuals & Groups, Substance & Addictions, Trauma, Cross-Cultural Concerns, Spirituality & Religion, Bilingual/ Cantonese
May’s pronouns: she/ her
Nancy Alfaro, LMHC
Nancy’s specialities: Individuals, LGBTQ, Bilingual/ Latinx, Open/Poly, Racial & Ethnic Identity, Gender Identity, Trauma, Life Transitions
Nancy’s pronouns: she/ her
Marie Feltio, MHC-LP
Marie’s specialities: Individuals & Families, LGBTQIA+, Intergenerational Trauma, Immigration issues, Abuse, Neglect and Abandonment, Homelessness, Gender and Racial Discrimination, Trauma, Depression.
Marie’s pronouns: she/her
Alyssa Keegan ICF Accredited Professional Coach, ACC
Alyssa’s specialities: Individuals/ Couples Coaching, LGBTQIA+, Monogamy, Non-Monogamy & Poly, Sex Positivity, Kink, Life Transition, Trauma Informed Coaching, Somatic Awareness, Whole Person Coaching
Alyssa’s pronouns: they/them
Pia Johnson, LMSW
Pia’s specialities: Individuals & Couples, Parenting/Family, LGBTQ, Relationship Issues, Virtual Counseling
Pia’s pronouns: she/ her
Lynda Martin, LMFT
Lynda’s specialities: Relationships/ Marriage, Individuals, LGBTQ, Open/ Poly, Trauma
Lyn’s pronouns: she/ her
Kenya Crawford, LMHC
Kenya’s specialities: Individuals & Couples, Ethnic/ Racial Identity Concerns, Open/ Poly, LGBTQ, Gender Identity, Trauma
Kenya’s pronouns: she/ they
Edward Yaeger, MHC – LP
Edward’s specialities: Relationships/Marriage, Individuals, LGBTQ, Open/Poly, Gender Identity, Sexual Issues, Trauma, Grieving, Life Transitions (e.g., career, relocation, divorce/breakups, health issues, loss of a loved one, etc.)
Edward’s pronouns: he/ his
Deanna Richards, LMHC, NCC
Deanna’s specialities: Individuals & Couples, Relationship Issues, Ethnic/ Racial Identity Concerns, Open/ Poly, Sexual Issues, LGBTQ, Mood Disorders, Trauma
Deanna’s pronouns: she/ ze/ zir