Zainab Taiwo DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Zainab Taiwo is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University. With a foundation built on clinical excellence and cultural humility, she brings a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach to mental health care. She has extensive experience working with adults across diverse backgrounds and specializes…
Read MoreAlyson Bernacchi, LAC
Alyson has received training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy. Her primary focus is to help clients identify behavioral patterns that keep them stuck in a continuous loop. Her specialty involves working with couples and individuals. She utilizes evidence-based research along with a holistic approach. She often explores the deeper…
Read MoreKaty Childress MC, LPC
Katy has had the privilege of supporting others toward self-improvement and self-awareness through therapy for over 20 years. She establishes rapport easily to help people feel comfortable and get started in the process of making changes. Katy is genuinely person-centered and will meet you where you are to get started in creating and working on…
Read MoreElizabeth Hediger, MSW, LISW
Elizabeth became a mental health professional after spending a decade as an emergency medical technician on an ambulance and realizing that many of our systems were not equipped to handle the mental health needs of everyday people. During this experience, she realized that many of us were one bad day away from being that person…
Read MoreJoseph Byrne, LSW
Joe is a former actor turned dedicated social worker with a passion for advocacy and mental health. After a successful career in the performing arts, Joe transitioned into social work to make a more direct impact on people’s lives. He has worked extensively with the LGBTQ+ community, providing affirming care and support through nonprofit and…
Read MoreRyckel Franklin, LSW
Ryckel has been practicing in the field as a Licensed Social Worker since 2020, a few months after the pandemic started. She believes everyone has purpose and strengths that they may not have found yet, but can be discovered. She first started working as a youth counselor at a group home in Morris County, New…
Read MoreFaarah Misbah, LAMFT
Faarah Misbah is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that healing happens through genuine connection, compassion, and curiosity. She works with individuals, couples, and families navigating relational challenges, trauma, and life transitions. Her approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and grounded in systems thinking, meaning she views struggles not as isolated problems,…
Read MoreJesse Vanous, LMSW
Jesse Vanous is deeply committed to helping clients navigate their way toward more fulfilling and meaningful lives, free from the unconscious burdens of the past. Understanding that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, Jesse believes that even when life seems suffocatingly dark, a forward path is always waiting to be illuminated. Although the roles of therapist…
Read MoreMarina Ventresca, LMSW
Marina Ventresca, LMSW, is a therapist with extensive experience in crisis and suicide intervention. She has worked with individuals of all ages and backgrounds but has primarily focused on issues relating to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. Marina enjoys using a variation of therapeutic techniques, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and…
Read MoreDayshia Richmond, LGPC
Those seeking a calming, friendly, and nonjudgmental listening ear may find a great fit with Dayshia. Her clients learn how their past experiences shape their current mindsets and actions, how to communicate their needs effectively, and how to embrace their emotions as they cultivate self-love. She approaches therapy with cultural awareness, recognizing that it can…
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