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Noah Stuart, MA

Julie Liszka
Professional Counselor Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here

I Specialize in:

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, isolation, or daily stress?
  • Are major life changes—such as grief, loss, trauma, or other significant stressors—affecting you?
  • Are you struggling with challenges in relationships or identity, such as communication, boundaries, self-esteem, or confidence?

I Can Help.

  • I strive to create a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where you feel truly heard and supported.
  • With experience in both mental health and substance use concerns, I meet you where you are and tailor treatment to your readiness for change in a holistic way.
  • My approach is client-centered, evidence-based, and rooted in compassion, offering a non-judgmental space providing a nonjudgmental space for healing, growth, and connection.

What can you expect?

  • Develop a deeper sense of self-awareness and self-compassion.
  • Begin to feel more grounded, resilient, and empowered in your daily life and relationships.
  • Build practical skills that help you navigate challenges and move toward your goals.

Paris Hunt, LCSW

Julie Liszka
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Current clients can book a therapy session here
I work with:
I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you struggling with perfectionism and procrastination?
  • Do you find that you tend to leave yourself out of the equation when making decisions, then struggle later with burn out and resentment?
  • Do you struggle with self-esteem or emotional regulation in conjunction with neurodivergence (imposter syndrome, burn-out, RSD, reactivity)?
  • Are you an adult child of parents with addiction issues/personality issues?
  • Are you experiencing emotional struggles or burn-out related to being in a caregiving profession or family role?  
  • Do you need a dedicated space to process grief and loss?

I can help.

  • I have significant professional experience working with people recovering from acute mental health crises, people navigating end-of-life and/or dementia as a patient or caregiver, and people in early recovery from active substance addiction.
  • I’m well into mid-life, which means I have personal experience navigating many life issues.
  • I have a lot of experience working on multi-disciplinary teams with other providers. I enjoy helping others in the mental and physical healthcare fields maintain emotional sustainability in their work roles.

What can you expect?

  • Increased ability to stay present and embodied throughout the day, thereby allowing you to better recognize and meet physical and emotional needs, recognize thinking patterns and enjoy opportunities for connection and pleasant experiences. 
  • Increased insight into how family, work and other social dynamics are affecting your nervous system, including your thoughts and the things you do to cope. 
  • Increased insight into how unmet needs result in unpleasant emotions, how to recognize emotions in the body, and how to use values (rather than just emotions and mood) as guides for decision-making/action. 
  • Increased ability to consistently keep yourself in the equation when making decisions. Increase in compassionate accountability for self and others. 

Wyatt Yurkovich, ME

Julie Liszka
Professional Counselor Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you feeling worried, anxious, or depressed about major life changes or transitions?
  • Do you feel like you are stuck or struggling in your relationships with family, friends and loved ones?
  • Wanting to build a stronger sense of self and identity?

I Can Help.

  • I’m here to help clients learn and develop skills to better manage their emotions, life stressors, and deepen their relationships with themselves and others.
  • I create a safe and welcoming space for clients to explore their concerns and experiences through a humanistic and psychodynamic approach.
  • I help clients identify and work toward their therapeutic goals in a collaborative way, as I believe each client is the expert in their own life.

What can you expect?

  • A safe and non-judgemental space to freely express your thoughts and emotions.
  • An increased ability to manage and process your emotions and life stressors.
  • The opportunity to strengthen and grow your relationships with others and with yourself.

Libby Quinn, CSWA

Julie Liszka
Clinical Social Worker Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you anticipating or experiencing a major transition and feeling overwhelmed by change?
  • Are you wanting to explore your fears, desires and anxieties or make better sense of their origins?
  • Do you find yourself navigating questions about identity and wanting to build a stronger sense of self?

I Can Help.

  • My approach focuses on understanding the deeper stories that shape our lives, helping clients to reframe their narratives and empower their personal growth.
  • My experience in social work, public policy and disability justice lead me to encourage clients to consider the larger systems at play, and reclaim agency in a sometimes imperfect, unpredictable world. 

  • Using a strengths-based approach, I work with you to identify, build and reinforce the unique strengths and resources which support your pursuit of self-determination.

What can you expect?

  • You will be able to utilize your strengths and access your personal sources of power more readily, leaving you feeling grounded and autonomous.
  • Our work will be collaborative – together, we will explore identities, challenges and aspirations which are important to you, ultimately building resilience and autonomy.

  • You will be met with respect, patience and curiosity but also be encouraged to explore and expand your comfort zone, as it relates to self-advocacy and self-determination. 


As a graduate of Smith College School of Social Work (Northampton, MA), I was trained in a range of modalities, with an emphasis on psychodynamic approaches. I strongly believe in the power – and fun! – of stories, and utilize narrative therapy principles to explore the impact of the stories we tell ourselves, as well as the larger narratives told about the identities we might hold. Having lived with a chronic illness since birth, my own disability experience has shaped how I invite clients to consider the role of social norms and expectations in the development of positive self-esteem. My practice borrows from relational therapy, in which I encourage clients to reflect on the impact of past or current relationships, including the working relationship which we shape together. 

As a client of mine you can be assured of one thing: I am interested in you and how you have lived your life up to the moment you walk into my room. Together we will focus on your strengths, and how you have coped up until now. We will explore your fear and vulnerability, always with an eye on your resiliency and your ability to cope.

Mayan McDermott, MA

Julie Liszka
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here
I work with:
I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

  • Struggling with persistent burnout, no matter how much you try to recharge?
  • Consistently overwhelmed by your responsibilities, relationships, or reactions?
  • Feeling like you don’t belong or there’s something wrong with you?

I Can Help.

  • My role as a therapist is to facilitate a personalized, collaborative space in which you feel safe, comfortable, and understood. What’s important to you is important to me.
  • You can expect me to meet you with compassion, authenticity, humor, and openness. I rely heavily on a trauma-informed therapeutic approach that emphasizes the connection between your mind and body.
  • As a neurodivergent therapist who was diagnosed later in life, I know firsthand the grief, confusion, and internalized ableism that can sometimes come along with this discovery. Together, we can figure out how to soothe your nervous system, heal your relationship with yourself, and get in touch with your innate resources.

What can you expect?

  • Feeling more calm, curious, clear, compassionate in your relationships – with yourself and with the people that matter most to you.
  • Make sense of longstanding patterns of behavior and resolve feeling “stuck” in various places in life.
  • Learn how to express yourself authentically, to experience yourself fully, and to know yourself deeply.

Lauren Updike, LPC

Julie Liszka
Licensed Professional Counselor
Current clients can book a therapy session here

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you overwhelmed? Do stress, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy coping strategies impact your life negatively?
  • Do you need support understanding your neurodivergence and personal identity in your current environment and how these may impact your schooling, career, or relationships?
  • Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and unproductive behaviors related to current stressors or to past or second hand trauma?
  • Are you struggling parenting a difficult child or have other family conflicts?

I Can Help.

  • I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment by supporting a client’s values, culture, and goals (LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC safe space).
  • I offer a supportive, direct, and trauma-informed approach to encourage self-reflection, deeper personal understanding and compassion, as well as increased skills in communication, emotional awareness, self-advocating, boundary-setting, and adaptability.
  • I help families navigate conflict and emotional crises by building on strengths, system supports, collaboration, and coping skill implementation.
  • I hold multiple graduate degrees, including a Master’s Degree in Counseling through OSU and am working toward full LPC licensure in 2024. I have a background in crisis intervention as well as family and youth counseling focusing strongly on families overcoming extreme conflict and personal difficulties. My background offers me a unique understanding of many clients’ most challenging emotional struggles.

What can you expect?

  • I work with a wide range of clients, including youth, emerging adults, individual adults, and families. My clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), yet draws on Systems and Attachment Theories.
  • As a team, you and I will work to achieve your goals which may include decreased stress, implementation of healthy coping skills, processing trauma, identity discovery, and conflict resolution. Clients tend to see an improvement in emotional regulation, personal growth, and in their relationships and family systems.
  • I value authenticity and offer a welcoming, client-centered space for you to explore troubles and collaboratively find solutions.

Bri Soriano, CSWA

Julie Liszka
Clinical Social Worker Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here

Does this sound familiar?

  • Is anxiety impacting your ability to communicate and connect with others in your life?
  • Have you not had the opportunity to process traumatic events that are impacting your overall well-being?
  • Are you struggling with depression, isolation, or feelings of worthlessness?

I Can Help.

  • I have training and years of experience with folks with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties.
  • I work from a social justice approach in order to bring perspective to the way societal injustices, values, and practices impact our overall wellbeing.
  • I am experienced in working collaboratively with young adults and adults.
  • I use empathy and compassion to build meaningful and authentic relationships for the best outcomes.

What can you expect?

  • We will work together to creatively address barriers in life and identify goals in order to make positive changes in life.
  • I value working on expanding on your inherent strengths and empowerment in order for healing to take place

Kara Myers, LCSW

Julie Liszka
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Current clients can book a therapy session here

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are past experiences interfering with your ability to having satisfying relationships and find joy in your life?
  • Are you having difficulties coming to terms with the loss of a loved one or need support in navigating a recent life transition?
  • Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, down, or stuck in habits that no longer serve you?
  • Do you have parenting concerns that you would like to address or have a child/adolescent that needs help with anxiety, depression, or past trauma. 

I can help: 

I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a collaborative and integrative approach that incorporates evidence based practices. My goal is to help my clients find more balance, enjoyment, and meaning in their lives. I provide a warm and accepting atmosphere that fosters curiosity and growth. Some of the modalities I utilize include EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I am also certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy by PCIT International and have a great deal of experience working with children and adolescents. 

What can you expect?

Together we can develop a plan to help you move forward and make long-lasting changes. You can expect:

  • Improved self-confidence in multiple areas of your life
  • Increased connection and joy in important relationships
  • Increased capacity to manage difficult feelings and circumstances

Christy Maeder, LCSW

Julie Liszka
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Current clients can book a therapy session here
I work with:
I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

  • Struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress?
  • Experiencing difficulty coping with negative or traumatic life events?
  • Challenges with navigating life transitions, relationships, and feeling connected?

I Can Help.

  • I utilize a collaborative, client-centered, and strength-based approach.
  • I provide a warm, authentic, and creative environment to help you gain deeper insight and self-knowledge, as well as build skills and confidence to move forward.
  • I am passionate about this work and what can be accomplished in a non-judgmental, respectful alliance.

What can you expect?

  • Respect, empathy, and support. I provide a judgment-free space where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns.
  • Improved communication skills and boundary-setting that lead to positive change in relationships.
  • Empowerment and self-discovery. I will work to empower you to explore your own thoughts and feelings, enabling self-discovery and personal insight.

Ryan Adams, LCSW

Ryan Scott
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Current clients can book a therapy session here

I work with:

I specialize in:

Building healthy relationships for you and your family.

Does this sound familiar?

  • Struggling with hopelessness or difficult emotions?
  • Relationships feeling strained or falling apart?

  • Worrying about yourself or your family?

What can you expect?

Working together, you can expect to:

  • Gain hope and confidence for the future
  • Strengthen your relationships
  • Understand and manage your thoughts and emotions
  • Learn practical strategies for lasting positive change

How I Can Help

I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space and use evidence-based techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience, including foster care for children and teens, I bring both professional expertise and personal insight to support children, teens, parents, and families.

Jennifer Metheny, PhD

Ryan Scott
Licensed Psychologist
Current clients can book a therapy session here

Specializing in helping adult clients move past trauma, depression, and anxiety.

My practice focuses on adult individual therapy. I work with individuals with a wide variety of concerns and have particular expertise/interest in the following areas: depression, anxiety and stress management, trauma/abuse, relationships, career decision-making, life transitions, and grief and loss.

I think it is essential to establish a good working relationship with every client in order to foster an environment of trust and safety for our work together. I tend to work collaboratively with clients to identify goals for therapy and encourage clients to feel empowered to make their own choices during the course of therapy – both in terms of what we focus on together and how they want to enact changes in their daily lives.

I earned my doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon and completed my pre-doctoral internship at Oregon State University’s counseling center.

Cultivating Self Compassion with Dr. Jennifer Metheny