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Ry Smith, MA

Julie Liszka
Professional Counselor Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here
I Specialize in:

Does this sound familiar?

  • Do you feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating no matter how hard you try to change them?
  • Do stress, overwhelm, or burnout make it hard to feel present in your life?
  • Do anger, shame, or perfectionism get in the way of your relationships or your own peace of mind?
  • Are you moving through a transition or identity shift and wondering who you are on the other side?
  • Are you wanting to heal from unresolved childhood wounds, trauma, or grief?
  • Are you wanting more connection and meaning in relationships and daily life?

Whether your symptoms show up as exhaustion, conflict, or just that quiet sense that “something has to change,” therapy offers a path forward.

I Can Help.

I work with adults who are ready to look beneath the surface and create lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of what keeps you stuck, explore the needs that have gone unmet, and build new ways of responding with clarity and intention.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Slow down and notice your emotional triggers
  • Break cycles of anger, shame, or disconnection
  • Manage stress and burnout with tools that actually work
  • Build deeper, more authentic relationships
  • Move toward a life that feels freer, more grounded, and aligned with who you truly are

What can you expect?

  • A warm, collaborative space where you’ll feel supported but also challenged to grow.
  • A balance of insight and practical skills you can carry into your daily life.
  • A chance to laugh, reflect, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may have felt hidden or stuck.

 

 

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a career counselor in higher education, where I helped students and professionals navigate transitions, clarify their goals, and find meaningful next steps. I also spent time in the military and environmental science fields, experiences that deepened my perspective on resilience, identity, and change.

In therapy, I draw from Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and attachment-based approaches to help you not just cope, but transform the way you understand and live your story.

When I’m not working with clients, I’m often at the forge shaping steel into useful tools. The process requires patience, attention, and care — qualities I also bring into my work as a therapist.

Abby Fleeter, MS

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

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you and your partner(s) feeling a sense of disconnection, including changes in intimacy or trouble navigating expectations or trust in your romantic relationship?
  • Have you experienced a reproductive health loss and are hoping for a space to process?
  • Are you feeling stuck in patterns of conflict with your romantic partner, friends, family, or other people in your life?
  • Are you a teen or a parent/guardian of a teen who is struggling with self-esteem or academic pressure?

I Can Help.

  • I bring compassion, authenticity, and a sense of humor into my work with clients. My hope is to offer an open and supportive space for you to explore your experiences, relationships, fears, and strengths. We will work together to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can feel heard and be yourself.
  • I use narrative and emotionally focused therapy approaches to support individuals, couples, and families in sharing and learning from their stories. This includes exploring the emotional impact of the narratives you have about yourself and taking leaps to try out new ways of relating to yourself and others. I also work from a systemic perspective, which means that I’m interested in understanding how you are impacted by your relationships, communities, cultural contexts, and multigenerational stories.
  • I have a background in community mental health and I believe that healing happens every day in community spaces – through community-based music, art, sports, and connection. In therapy, exploring how you shape and are shaped by your community can be incredibly empowering.
  • Whether working with individuals, families, or couples/intimate partners, I believe that small changes can lead to bigger changes as we navigate the joy, loss, and hope that show up in our lives.

What can you expect?

  • A sense of hope for re-connection and intimacy in your romantic partnerships.
  • A deeper understanding of your emotional experiences and needs, and how those needs show up in different ways in your life.
  • In couples/intimate partner therapy, an opportunity to explore and practice ways of feeling more connected with each other when tackling challenges, as partners rather than as opponents.
  • Greater belief in yourself and your own capacity for growth, healing, and connection.

Colleen Turner, LCSW

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

I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can share your story and experience authentic self-compassion, collaboration, and empowerment.

My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based, as I believe every human who truly wants to change their lives has the capacity to cultivate that change.  Sometimes, we need the help of others to identify our strengths, reclaim ourselves, and guide us towards the lives we desire.  I work with individuals navigating life transitions, grief & loss (humans & pets), relationship
challenges, and eating disorders (yourself or supporting a loved one).  I’ll meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move toward the life you want to live.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for a change, I’m here to help you feel heard, seen, and supported.

Corbin McGehee, MSW

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

Does this sound familiar?

  • Struggling to accept the complex and sometimes competing parts of yourself?
  • Ready to feel at peace and calm within your mind and body?
  • Experiencing a difficult transition or life event?

I Can Help.

  • First and foremost, I create a warm and inviting space for you to feel safe and validated in your sharing.
  • I will meet you where you are so that we may build a solid foundation for the important work we do together.
  • Sometimes we want to be heard. Other times we want to be helped. I provide a space where both are possible, addressing your needs and helping you accomplish your goals.

What can you expect?

  • You will always be encouraged to view yourself and your choices with kindness, caring, and compassion.
  • We will work together so that you may build a collection of therapeutic tools to ease your mind.
  • We will uncover existing thought patterns and explore their origins to bring greater awareness to the stories we tell ourselves.

Lauren Holmes, MA

Julie Liszka
Professional Counselor Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here
I work with:
I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you struggling to adjust to a big life transition such as parenthood, loss, shifting values etc.?
  • Are you feeling unhappy or stressed in your relationship(s)?

  • Are you dealing with unresolved trauma from your family of origin?

I Can Help.

  • With a lot of interest and experience in big life transitions (grief, postpartum, job changes, and big moves) I have gathered a knowledge base of coping mechanisms as well as the understanding that often an empathetic ear and additional support can make all the difference in these times of change.
  • I have a deep belief that relationships (romantic, platonic, and therapist/client) are where so much growth, healing, and fulfillment can be found. Learning how to navigate difficult conversations and build healthy relationships is a must.

  • Looking back at past experiences, understanding how and why they may still be affecting us and finding new ways to cope, make sense of, and heal from them is a special area of focus for me.

What can you expect?

  • You will expand your coping skills to manage the stress and anxiety of big life transitions.
  • You will learn practical and usable tools and knowledge to help navigate and nurture your relationships.
  • You will develop new insights about the past and we will create a safe place for those parts to coexist with new parts of you.

Shannon Liebel, MA

Julie Liszka
Professional Counselor Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here
I work with:
I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you struggling with anxiety or depression symptoms?
  • Have you experienced past or current trauma?
  • Are you finding it difficult to adjust to life changes or transitions?

I Can Help.

  • With 12 years of experience of teaching yoga, breath work, meditation, and mindfulness, my experience in somatic practices helps to regulate the nervous system and strengthening the mind – body connection
  • With unconditional support, I help guide clients to self empowerment and enhance their sense of self worth

What can you expect?

  • My clients express having navigated difficult life transitions and come out on the other side feeling empowered and excited for their next chapter.
  • Resolving past and current trauma has allowed clients to be more present in relationships and more authentic in how they show up in their life.
  • Clients will leave with tools and somatic practices to help regulate their nervous system and keep symptoms of anxiety and depression at bay.

Jimmy Boyda, MA

Julie Liszka
Professional Counselor Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here
I work with:
I Specialize In:

Heal, grow, and create the life that aligns with your values.

Does this sound familiar?

  • Experiencing conflict or stress in relationships?
  • Ready to heal from past trauma?
  • Exploring questions about gender or sexuality?
  • Looking for greater meaning and direction in life?

I Can Help.

With a background in family therapy and education, I support children, teens, adults, and couples navigating family conflict, mood disorders, relationships, trauma, and gender/sexuality concerns. I provide compassionate, evidence-based guidance, helping you understand yourself, recognize your strengths, and build a life aligned with your values.

What can you expect?

  • Greater confidence, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
  • Practical tools for healthy relationships and conflict resolution

  • Increased resilience to handle life’s challenges and stressors

Let’s work together to create the life you want.

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.

Rita Melnikova, MA

Julie Liszka
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here

Does this sound familiar?

  •  Experiencing a lack of accessibility, responsiveness and engagement in your relationship?

  • Feeling out of control and driven by strong and confusing emotions

  • Experiencing a sense of disconnection within oneself and with others?

I Can Help.

  • So much of what impacts us on a daily basis has roots in relationships; our relationships with people around us but also with ourselves. I seek to understand clients’ needs in the context of their individual lives, experiences and relationships.

  • I am direct and efficient in my use of my models, utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) with individuals.

  • I know that life can get really messy, relationships can take many forms and sometimes the history people share together can seem too complicated to be understood. I am here to hear your story, follow your lead as the expert in your own life and support you in the changes that you want to make.

What can you expect?

  • Clients will walk away with more clarity about what they want for themselves and in their relationships, gaining skills in identifying, understanding and expressing their emotions.

  • Individuals participating in couples therapy will begin to express themselves more fully to their partners, while feeling supported and understood by them.  They will find new collaborative ways to handle situations which have previously led to conflict and disconnection.

  • Clients will find themselves adopting an US vs. the PROBLEM stance more often than the ME vs. YOU stance when finding themselves in conflict with their partner.

  • Individual clients will experience a newfound sense of clarity in understanding their own emotions and where they come from. They will feel an increased sense of control in their lives and feel empowered to respond to life’s stress in a way that tends toward growth, calmness and security.

Brendan Moore, CSWA

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

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you or your teen navigating questions around identity (such as gender, culture, race, disability)?

  • Are you struggling with repetitive relationship or career conflicts that don’t make sense?

  • Are you trying to adapt to and make meaning out of a painful event (breakup, divorce, illness, death, or other loss)?

I Can Help.

  • I work with clients to identify and change how unconscious patterns from the past show up painfully in the present

  • My advanced training in psychoanalysis, literature, and feminist theory have taught me to focus not just on symptoms, but on the life story of the person in front of me

  • Culture and structures of exploitation contribute strengths and vulnerabilities to every person’s life, and I strive to welcome these concerns into the consulting room in a spirit of humility

What can you expect?

  • You will derive greater satisfaction and meaning from life, work, and relationships

  • You will experience more clarity on issues of identity, love, and long-term goals

  • You will find improved resilience in the face of life’s challenges

Halle Winkler, MA

Julie Liszka
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Current clients can book a therapy session here

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you or your child struggling with identity or knowing who you are?
  • Does it feel hard to establish a “new normal” after things have changed?
  • Are you looking to improve your relationships with others, but aren’t sure where to start?
  • Are you constantly “in your head,” or do you struggle to trust yourself or your child to make decisions?

I Can Help.

  • I work from a systemic lens, looking to understand you in the context of the communities you are a part of.
  • My approach is trauma-integrated and attachment-based. This means that I deeply consider the impact of trauma and our earliest relationships on how we exist in the world today.
  • I am passionate about the cultivation of healthy relationships with ourselves and with others.

What can you expect?

  • I use a strength-based approach where we move at your pace.
  • You will feel a greater connection with yourself and with your body. Our bodies often know things that our minds haven’t yet processed– learning to connect with this can be a powerful tool.
  • You will gain practical coping strategies to get you feeling better so you feel empowered to tackle the big stuff.
  • I focus my work on children, teens, young adults, and their parents and prioritize whole family treatment when appropriate.

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.