Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

A child of refugees. I became aware of the struggles many faced. And wanted to be a voice for the unheard. And take away the barriers for mental health. 

Eriko is passionate about client care. Listening to her clients as they learn to advocate for themselves. And teaching them skills to manage their anxiety and depression. Acting as a guide. Because she believes her clients know themselves best! 

I like to help people achieve the best version of themselves. 

I am a licensed mental health therapist with over 13 years of experience. I have extensive experience working with teens, adults and elders. I work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief, self- esteem issues, women’s issues, communication skills among other disorders. I believe in a holistic approach to psychotherapy. Working with several local community mental health centers have provided me with a strong foundation to work with a variety of client populations including outpatient therapy, inpatient psych, and chemical dependency and addictions. I have also spent a year working in residential treatment. I work with females 17 and older. I believe in giving females a safe place to share their story. I am a firm believer in that the client is an expert on their life and I am merely a passenger on the road to their destination. I provide acceptance and a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to guide female clients of all ages, races and sexual orientations in exploring issues that have been impacting their growth. My goal is to support and empower my clients to find their voice as they work on living their best life and becoming the best version of themselves.

Having family members who have dealt with mental health issues, I was inspired to help others.

Yolanda has a MA in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis Intervention. She is currently enrolled in her PhD program in psychology. She has had the privilege to work in a respected network of mental health professionals leading in their field. They combine science and faith for the benefit of diverse populations, on top of working with children, adolescents, teens and adults. Yolanda uses a different approach because she believes each client is an individual and therefore their therapy should be individualized. She believes that the foundation for successful therapy is providing a non-judgmental therapeutic environment.

Working as an admissions counselor in colleges and universities, I observed a lot of youth and their families interacting when faced with the extremely taxing task of choosing a career path or a college. Many times I would see the families putting blame on their child or their spouse and feeling frustrated and angry with what seemed other things going on in their lives. I always wanted to be able to do more with these teens and families, to help them not just through the career part. The desire to train and help teens, couples and families were so strong that it saw me through many years of college, education, and training. I strongly believe that relationships impact our wellbeing, our health, and our choices.

I come from a multicultural background and a multi-generational household where old values meet the new modern ideas. I have a big family so relationships have always been my passion.

My path to becoming a therapist was detoured for a decade due to unforeseeable circumstances; I completely understand the emotions and feelings of wanting to follow a goal and having life happen while putting that dream on pause. I returned to school after 10 years and completed my master’s degree. I believe that coming back a decade later gave me more life knowledge and maturity. I went the extra mile to fully appreciate the full experience; I took all the extra classes I could, all the training available, and absorbed all the research, presentations, consultations, networking, and anything that could help me become a better therapist for the improvement and empowerment of my clients.

Beatriz is a bilingual and multicultural counselor who believes that human connection and wholesome relationships help people with healing. Beatriz believes every person has their own formula for transformation and healing and therapy is a pathway to achieve it.

I have always been interested in the internal lives of others. I have 10 years of experience as a social worker assisting those with chronic mental health struggles and 3 years providing therapy to adults experiencing challenging life stressors, loss, medical illness and other mental health diagnoses. No matter what life stage you are in, therapy can help you cope and learn to thrive.

Life can be tough and there is so much that isn't under our control. Getting overwhelmed with emotions or self-critical thoughts only adds unnecessary suffering and therapy can help. I utilize a collaborative person-centered perspective that recognizes your expertise in your life. My practice is based upon use of mindfulness, narrative, cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve function in daily life. All of the work that I do is rooted in empathy and I am passionate about assisting clients through work, home and family stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, disability, grief and other life transitions.

Personal history of mental health and chronic conditions along with a child who has moderate ADHD sparked a desire to learn as much as possible about mental health and disability. Now that I have the proper education and experience I want to help others who have struggled with finding life balance and help people live the best life possible.

Do you struggle with feeling alone? Have you been experiencing bouts of sadness , grief, or intense anxiety? Do you have ADHD or autism and are not sure how to live a more fulfilling life? I have extensive expertise in various neurodevelopmental disorders , disability, chronic conditions, depression, anxiety, life transitions and career counseling. I will work to help each individual client using a variety of techniques in a collaborative and caring way. My style tends to be collaborative, warm, attachment focused mixed with a dash of acceptance commitment theory.

When I was in 8th grade we were asked what we wanted to be when we grew up and to do a research project on this career; I chose a psychiatrist having never experienced any form of mental health treatment or therapy at that time. After going to under graduate school to become a teacher and not finding fulfillment in this path, I decided I wanted to help people in a different way...as a therapist. Friends always came to me with their problems and I was told I was a good listener so it felt right. Many years later and I am so glad I made this choice to bring my passion into fruition.

Hello! Welcome to Waves of Motherhood...a safe, therapeutic space for all mothers to share the joys and challenges of being Mom.

As a kid and teen I desperately needed someone to talk to, someone to process my experiences with, and someone safe to discuss the traumas I was dealing with. Unfortunately, I grew up in a home that didn't value mental health help and I didn't get the healing care I needed until I was a young adult. When I finally got the healing care I needed I had a new passion for life and could appreciate my resilience. After doing my own work on my journey I knew my purpose was to then help others on their paths. I feel so lucky to be a therapist and to be able to provide support to those who need it and are hurting.

Hello and welcome! Taking the initial step of finding a therapist and beginning the journey of healing can be scary and awkward at first. I am glad you are here. At Creative Growth Counseling, LLC you'll find compassionate Tele-health therapy services utilizing a blend of traditional talk therapy, creative techniques, and humor. I enjoy working with variety of ages and issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, attachment issues/relationship struggles, and many other unique and personal challenges. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are in their lives by encouraging existing strengths and healing wounds to support the emotional growth of each individual need. If you're looking for personal growth, healing from past wounds, or just wanting a safe space to express yourself I will listen empathetically, help you access the strengths you already have inside you, and help you learn to find new ways to grow through what life brings. I am honored to be let into the life of each person I work with and value the therapeutic relationship most importantly. I am always humbled and amazed at the resiliency and strengths that I am shown through my work with others, and I thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with me. - Meag Hisscock, LCSW

I have my own experiences with trauma, mental health, and family systems and believe in the power of giving back, modeling, and supporting others as they navigate healing.

I believe everyone has the narrative to their own story and the answer they seek is within; sometimes it just needs a little compassionate digging. Because therapy isn't a life time based resource, I believe in empowering individuals to discover and develop their own inner and outer resource pool as well as explore new coping techniques to continue to build resilience, empowerment, and nurture self compassion. My approach is race informed, trauma informed, and LGBTQIA+ friendly.