Hi! As a therapist, it is my privilege and passion to work with individuals and families to overcome challenging relationships, life stressors, losses, and trauma histories. I believe in a collaborative, person-centered, and strength-based perspective. Through individualized treatment, I work to support clients and help them move forward from situations disrupting their functioning. When they don’t believe they can, I will believe for them while they learn new coping and mindfulness skills to heal and grow.

"What's your story? I'd love to hear it. Everything you have done in your life, every person you've met, every interaction you've had, every hurt, every hope, every heart you've encountered leads up to the summary of your personal story you know so well. Our stories are usually focused on pain, disappointment, and negative change. But our stories can be altered. I believe I can help you see the sparkling, secure storyline hiding beneath the painful one. Our imagination is another realm in which we look at our lives.

“I dont deserve to be happy” or “ I feel like I’m all over the place” or "I am an emotional mess.” Can you identify with any variation of this? I know what you are going through and can help. I can help teach you effective ways in which to control your emotions and feel comfortable in your own skin. Along the way, I hope to develop a working relationship with you and guide you in developing positive habits that can help you find a life worth living.

I work with a variety of people, all facing different challenges. I am here to support and you as you continue to explore your passions and curiosities. I can also be helpful by gently challenging you as you continue to discover new aspects of yourself and your life. The one common thread that all of my clients share is that they are all motivated for change in order to reach their highest, and most fulfilled, potential.

If you’re like most people, therapy is daunting. You probably consider yourself competent and you’ve been able to weather the storms of life so far. But perhaps it feels a bit different right now. You may be finding yourself stuck, or repeating the same patterns, or tired of the ways you’ve been coping. I can help you during these times. Together, we’ll work to unpack your feelings, understand your situation and develop ways for you to move forward. This journey of life we’re all on isn’t easy. An experienced guide during challenging times can make all of the difference. Contact me today and begin charting a new path for yourself.

I have an expertise in addiction and codependency. My favorite clinical skills are teaching clients how to take care of themselves and gain insight on where they begin and others end. I am a seasoned professional in all clinical settings including hospitals, counseling centers and private practice. I am a licensed clinical social worker and did my graduate work at the University of Maryland.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families on a range of problems including: difficult relational issues (family, romantic, social, professional), difficult life-transitions, premarital counseling, co-parenting, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, grief and loss, trauma, self-harm, disempowered women, and gender/sexuality identity - LGBTQ issues. I believe in creating a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can feel free to be and express themselves fully.

Hello, my name is Gabriel Silva and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Stricklen Health & Wellness, LLC. I offer a clinical approach that is more than just "talking about your problems", I incorporate a holistic, client-centered approach in therapy and focus on teaching new and healthy coping skills to overcome and navigate your symptoms so you can ultimately succeed. Therapy is a learning experience and process so I believe in looking at the “big picture” since there are other factors we must consider. My ultimate goal is for you to find happiness, confidence and tranquility.

My commitment is to help guide my clients toward authenticity so that they can become their best selves and help them discover the strategies and skills that can bring about joy and happiness in their lives. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings who are struggling with eating disorders (including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder), body image, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skills, and ADD/ADHD; I am also an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and encourage everyone to live as joyfully and authentically as possible.

I love working with clients who are facing divorce, custody, or other family law issues. As a family lawyer turned therapist, I bring a keen understanding of the legal system to my clinical work with individuals & couples. However, not all of my clients are getting divorced! I also enjoy working with couples who wish to improve their relationships as well as individuals seeking to grow. Many of my clients are lawyers or other professionals who value my ability to analyze issues strategically and understand the challenges of a demanding profession. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, & multicultural counseling traditions, I collaborate with clients to explore their concerns, set goals, & develop a plan for moving forward. My warm, empathic presence combined with my solution-focused approach allows me to provide non-judgmental support as clients tackle life's challenges.

If you’re like most people, therapy is daunting. You probably consider yourself competent and you’ve been able to weather the storms of life so far. But perhaps it feels a bit different right now. You may be finding yourself stuck, or repeating the same patterns, or tired of the ways you’ve been coping. I can help you during these times. Together, we’ll work to unpack your feelings, understand your situation and develop ways for you to move forward. This journey of life we’re all on isn’t easy. An experienced guide during challenging times can make all of the difference. Contact me today and begin charting a new path for yourself.

Patients come to me when they have hit speed bumps in their lives - in their careers and relationships - where previous ways of behaving and thinking to manage feelings no longer work to their satisfaction. Typically, I work with people who may seem to others as prosperous relationally and successful occupationally, but experience themselves to be demoralized or inexplicably anxious, behaving in atypical ways, and often not thinking as clearly as they would like.

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom"-Anais Nin. As a Counselor and Art Therapist, I primarily work with children, teens, young adults, and families with a range of social and emotional challenges. It is my goal to best help individuals and families utilize their personal strengths and talents to overcome problems. I also believe in helping people find creative solutions for life's obstacles. While change can be challenging and scary, the courage to change can bring great joy and hope.

I utilize a strength based approach to counseling believing that we all possess the power to improve our lives regardless of circumstances or past trauma. Through the use of expressive therapies such as play art,music and movement, clients are able to improve their self concept and gain greater understanding of their trials and ways in which to overcome them

As a Psychotherapist I understand that human pain, suffering and changes in development can be difficult to navigate alone. Our social system can lack the reinforcement we need to successfully navigate life. It is my belief that therapy can assist with helping to navigate, regroup, and regain our happiness - which is different for each person. I also understand how therapy with the right person can make a major difference in regrouping and regaining happiness. We all deserve happiness and our happiness starts and ends with us. Take the first step toward regaining your happiness - Open Up to the possibilities.

Tedra earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine. She is also credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist. Tedra has experience working with children, adolescents, and families to help them navigate through life’s difficulties such as anxiety, peer/family relationships, and behavioral difficulties. She also has experience with couples, grief, divorce, and parent training for single and co-parenting families. Tedra follows an evidence based, as well as a collaborative stance approach to working with clients. She is devoted to building a strong therapeutic alliance with clients.

With a background in marriage and family therapy, I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in all stages of life. I strive to provide a safe space for clients to bring their full self into session, so that they may feel deeply known and heard without fear of judgement or shame. My clients are often dealing with matters concerning anxiety, low self-esteem, life transition, grief, relational conflict, premarital counseling, parenting / co-parenting, postpartum, bullying, etc.

I am a multi-lingual mental health counselor, I have had the opportunity of working with English, Portuguese, and Spanish speaking populations. As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health concerns impacted by disabilities and chronic health conditions. My mission is to support my clients and their families to improve the quality of life by practicing an integrative approach and views individuals from a holistic perspective.

I offer a culturally-grounded therapeutic space that honors the innate healing power within you. Whether you are seeking family therapy, trauma-focused therapy, or support for your anxiety or depression, I collaborate with you to achieve your treatment goals. I believe all people, regardless of age, have an innate capacity to grow, heal, and change if they are provided a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. I help people gain awareness of how and why they have lost access to meaningful parts of themselves, find ways to remove obstacles to emotional growth, and move towards feeling more connected and alive.

As a therapist, one of the first and most important messages I hope to communicate about my professional work is that I feel honored each and every time I have the privilege to sit with clients in their pursuit towards growth. My work is grounded in the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives, and my role is to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help facilitate change and empower them to live fully.