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

Tammy LeeT

Tammy Lee

Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Online & In-PersonAccepting New Clients
What inspired you to become a therapist, and what keeps you motivated?
Personal lived experiences led me towards a drive for curiosity, self-development, and then ultimately a career in Psychology. People deserve to be believed in, with their personal worth and potential supported, so that every one of us can live fulfilled.
I wholeheartedly believe in the process of authentic connection. With a multicultural background, I recognizes each person is uniquely multifaceted. My approach to therapy is to meet you wherever you’re at in life, get curious about you, and then serve as YOUR team to journey alongside you. The goal is to provide a safe empathetic space where you are respected and honored, so that internal self-explorations can begin, and to foster creative evolutions towards intentionality, self-discovery, self-empowerment, and healing. The focus is your growth & thriving towards being the best version(s) of yourself that you like to be. With 8 years’ experience in community mental health, psychiatric facility, and prison systems altogether, I have supported youths & adults with assessments, skills training, and therapy for individual, family, and group. I utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, EMDR, parts work, existential & person-centered insights to address a wide range of concerns. I work towards breaking the stigma of mental health one conversation at a time. I also enjoy traveling, reading, tea, video games, and adore hedgehogs.
Francisca OrtizF

Francisca Ortiz

Licensed Therapist
Online TherapyAccepting New Clients
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
I became a therapist because of my own experiences navigating mental health challenges, including an eating disorder and depression. Those experiences showed me how powerful compassionate, informed support can be in helping someone feel understood, regain control, and create meaningful change in their life.
Life’s challenges—anxiety, depression, stress, and difficult relationships—can leave you feeling stuck. While these struggles can feel overwhelming, meaningful change is possible. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Nourish Within, working with teens, college students, young professionals, and adults. I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, and mood and anxiety challenges. My passion for this work comes from both professional training and lived experience, including my own journey with an eating disorder and depression, which allows me to approach therapy with compassion and understanding. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, integrating CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART uses guided eye movements to support trauma relief, helping the brain process distressing experiences—many clients noticing improvement in as few as one session. I also provide psychoeducation and support for families. I have experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care, giving me insight into how mental health affects both daily functioning and overall quality of life. If you’re feeling stuck or ready for change, I’m here to help. Together, we can work toward clarity, confidence, and a life aligned with your values.
Dawn GadenD

Dawn Gaden

Licensed Professional Counselor

What inspired you to become a therapist, and what keeps you motivated?

Brian FletcherB

Brian Fletcher

MDiv., BCCC, LCDP, LCSW,
Online & In-PersonAccepting New Clients
What inspired you to become a therapist, and what keeps you motivated?
My faith and a desire to help others through difficult seasons inspired me to become a faith-based therapist. I believe people need a safe place where they can be heard, supported, and reminded of their God-given worth and purpose. What keeps me motivated is seeing clients grow, heal, overcome challenges, strengthen their relationships, and discover hope. It is a privilege and a honor to walk alongside people while integrating professional counseling with Christian faith and biblical principles, helping them pursue healing while keeping Christ at the center.
Welcome! I am glad that you are here. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, anger, life transitions, trauma, and other emotional or behavioral concerns. I provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your individual needs and goals. We may use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based counseling, trauma-informed care, and practical coping strategies. Together, we identify challenges, explore patterns of thinking and behavior, build healthy coping skills, and develop realistic steps toward positive change. For clients who desire it, I also integrate Christian faith and biblical principles into counseling. My goal is to meet you where you are, help you recognize your strengths, and support you in becoming the healthiest version of yourself.
Darcy CahillD

Darcy Cahill

LCSW
Online TherapyAccepting New Clients
What inspired you to become a therapist, and what keeps you motivated?
I was inspired to become a therapist by my own experiences in therapy — both the helpful and the not-so-helpful ones — as well as my own healing and transformation through difficult seasons in early adulthood. I've also always been drawn to people and their stories; I've been a voracious reader of novels for as long as I can remember, and that same curiosity about human nature, potential, and the beauty and pain of relationships carried me toward this work. What keeps me motivated is simple: I genuinely love what I do, and I care deeply for my clients. This work energizes me rather than drains me; most days, it barely feels like a job.
Hi, I'm Darcy Cahill, LCSW. I approach therapy through a deeply relational lens — my work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Hakomi's core tenet of loving presence, which means showing up for my clients with real attunement, not just technique. Self-compassion is at the heart of how I practice; I believe lasting change happens when we can finally turn toward ourselves with the same kindness we so easily offer others. I'm especially passionate about the transitional seasons of a woman's life — the biopsychosocial-spiritual shifts of new motherhood, perimenopause, and everything in between — as well as couples work, burnout in motherhood, and the family dynamics that show up around addiction and codependency. As a mother of two young children myself, I understand these transitions from the inside, not just from a clinical perpective. My own journey of healing and transformation is part of why I do this work — I've seen firsthand what's possible on the other side of struggle, and I bring that sense of possibility into the room with every client. More than anything, I love being a therapist. I'm a lifelong learner, always in training, reading, and deepening my own understanding. What clients often tell me sets me apart is that I really get them — they can tell me anything without judgment, and they feel genuinely connected to and seen by me.
Jasmin McCullumJ

Jasmin McCullum

Counseling Clinical Intern
Online & In-PersonAccepting New Clients
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
I’ve always been drawn to helping people feel heard, understood, and supported during difficult moments in their lives. I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone has a safe space to openly process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. That ability to help others heal, grow, and recognize their own strengths is what inspired me to pursue counseling. Witnessing the progress clients make in gaining confidence, learning healthier coping skills, and improving their relationships keeps me motivated.
Hello, my name is Jasmin, I am a graduate student from Houston Christian University pursuing my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am passionate about creating a supportive, encouraging, and nonjudgmental environment for clients. I strive to help individuals who are looking to conquer and manage anxiety, depression, and sports performance anxiety, and I strive to help clients build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with resilience. My counseling approach is grounded in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe in helping clients recognize their strengths, identify practical solutions, and challenge negative thought patterns that may be impacting their emotional well-being or performance. My goal is to collaborate with clients in a way that empowers them to make meaningful progress toward their personal, academic, athletic, and emotional goals. As a former athlete and coach, I understand the pressures that can come with performance expectations, stress, and balancing responsibilities. I am committed to helping clients feel heard, supported, and motivated throughout their counseling journey.