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Kierstin Carreira is a licensed clinical social worker who works with children and adults with special emphasis in the area of behavior modification, family dynamics and cohesion, positive parenting, co-parenting and relational attachment. Kierstin also has extensive knowledge in the area of trauma and understands that trauma is at the root of many presenting problems and approaches all of her work from a trauma informed place. She also works with parents experiencing anxiety and depression due to past trauma and family challenges to help them work through their obstacles and to be more effective parents overall.

Therapy is a journey you and I take together. In times of pain and discomfort, we have the potential to grow into a stronger version of ourselves. My goal as your therapist will be to create a safe space where we can explore ways to decrease distress, so that you can live life feeling lighter and unburdened.

Having a healthy and satisfying relationship with your partner can be challenging, especially if you had a childhood trauma. Difficult experiences can make you feel overwhelmed, anxious and depressed. As a result, your sex life can suffer too. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I assists clients with healing and recovering from traumatic experiences. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I am committed to helping individuals and couples navigate the intricate and often sensitive aspects of human sexuality.

I work best with clients ages 18 to 70 who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma or addiction. I enjoy assisting clients who are interested in addressing healthy coping skills, core beliefs, and who are open to examining what they think and how it impacts what they feel and how behaviors can be re-learned. I support diversity and welcome persons of all faiths or those who are atheists or humanists. In addition, I support the LGBT community. I believe that I connect well with most clients and find that those seeking treatment are much healthier and lovable than they believe they are.

Good grief. I do not envy anyone scrolling through these profiles! Fact is, life is hard and can feel overwhelming. People disappoint us, and truth be known, we disappoint ourselves. It can feel like we are caught up in repeating the same dysfunctional patterns over and over. The good news is, if you’ve noticed this and are sick of it, you might be ready to face your demons more honestly and constructively. I often describe good therapy as being simply a safe place to discover these patterns (while also learning that we have a resistance and a reluctance to be free of them).

We are often told when we have chronic pelvic pain that it is “all in our head”, “there is not much we can do”, “it's just something that women go through”, and the frustrating list of responses go on. As women, our health conditions and experiences are often invalidated, and we are made to feel as if it’s inevitable. On top of that, for those of us who receive and interpret/communicate information differently, it can be more challenging to have our voices heard.

Are you exhausted from feeling stuck and alone? Have you tried to talk about it with loved ones, but no one seems to fully “get it”? Let’s take the first step in challenging these negative cycles together. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore and navigate the complexities of your life. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness. I also tailor my interventions to meet the unique needs of each client.

Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.

Do you ever find yourself excessively ruminating, "beating yourself up," or feeling trapped in those "worst case scenarios"? Do you talk to yourself in ways you would never talk to a friend? I'm here to help you take the first step in challenging those self-critical cycles. Together, we can start the journey of cultivating self-love and acceptance.

My ideal client is someone who has a desire to make positive change. This is someone who is goal-oriented and desires to learn new ways of coping with their problems. This desire can be as simple as recognizing that how they’ve been trying to cope hasn’t been working, and they need to try something new.

I particularly enjoy working with women aged 20-40 who are working to overcome anxiety and depression or are coping with relationship dynamics. I believe most clients have a trauma history that shapes their mental health concerns, and helping them to process and heal from this history is vital to the client achieving a better quality of life. My ideal client will be seeking to learn new coping skills, communication strategies, or relationship skills.

My ideal client has been trying to navigate life independently and realizes they need to speak with someone. They have experienced how navigating the world as a minority has caused them to have a different life experience from their peers. They may have found increased anxiety and depression due to their lived experience, and they do not want things they cannot change to affect them anymore negatively.

My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.

Hello, my name is Melissa Vega. I am passionate about allowing everyone to show up and share space with me however they are, right now. I believe that no one, inherently wants to engage in negative things and I think that we are all working with the tools that we have and the experiences that life has given and taught us. I am a master’s level therapist with over 18 + year’s experience in various settings within the mental health field.

My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that in any dynamic, whether it is in couples, family, or individual counseling; in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle it is a journey and every journey starts with one step. The first step is seeking help with a therapist that knows and understands what you are going through. Throughout my work as a therapist, I have worked with a diverse group of individuals in a wide array of settings. Working with a diverse population, I have learned and truly believe that it takes a collaborative approach to treatment in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

We are dedicated to the care and treatment of children, teens, adolescents and their families. We specialize in the treatment and support of our young clients and their families, as they navigate their way to becoming successful young adults. We are always here to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. Feel free to call our office to set up a consultation. We are here to help you help your children be their best! We accept all major credit cards. At Pathways For Change, we are meeting the needs that matter.

We are a private group mental health practice providing evaluation and treatment to adults, adolescents and children. Because our highly-trained clinicians have a broad range of expertise, we are able to treat people of all ages and with concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, marital problems, addictions, grief, anger, parenting issues, etc. In additon, we provide comprehensive evaluation services that include, but not limited to, psychoeducational testing (learning disabilities/ADHD), forensic (legal) evaluation, personality assessment and pre-surgery evaluation.

We all experience times in our lives when we feel uncertainty, discouragement, worry and sadness. It is often through difficult relationships and life events that our natural balance of healthiness is disrupted. We lose trust in ourselves and others. Therapy is one tool that can guide us through such difficult times. It is my promise to you to provide a compassionate environment for exploration and further understanding of difficult feelings. I am a licensed counselor who has treated a range of issues including problems surrounding anxiety, depression, self confidence and life transitions.