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Noah Stuart, 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 experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, isolation, or daily stress?
  • Are major life changesā€”such as grief, loss, trauma, or other significant stressorsā€”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.

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 ā€œsomething has to change,ā€ 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, weā€™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.

Youā€™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 youā€™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 Iā€™m not working with clients, Iā€™m often at the forge shaping steel into useful tools. The process requires patience, attention, and care ā€” qualities I also bring into my work as a therapist.

Anna Mallea, MS

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

Does this sound familiar?

  • Anxiety, worry, and all the ā€œwhat ifsā€ controlling your life?
  • Excessive time spent checking, ruminating, and living by rigid ā€œrules?ā€
  • The overwhelm of being a helper (ex.: teacher, caregiver, parent)?

I Can Help.

  • A personal and professional understanding of anxiety, OCD, and its treatment.
  • Experience working in the school system with a heart for those in helping roles.
  • Experience working with people at various stages in life.

What can you expect?

  • Greater connection to the values you want to guide your life.
  • Increased sense of self empowerment.
  • Better understanding of unhelpful patterns getting in the way, and strategies to help.

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?Ā Ā 
  • 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.
  • Iā€™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.Ā 
  • 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.Ā 
  • 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.Ā 
  • Increased ability to consistently keep yourself in the equation when making decisions. Increase in compassionate accountability for self and others.Ā 

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 Iā€™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 ā€“ 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.Ā  Sometimes, we need the help of others to identify our strengths, reclaim ourselves, and guide us towards the lives we desire.Ā  I work with individuals navigating life transitions, grief & loss (humans & pets), relationship
challenges, and eating disorders (yourself or supporting a loved one).Ā  Iā€™ll meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move toward the life you want to live.

Whether youā€™re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for a change, Iā€™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 acceptĀ 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 invitingĀ 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.

Kacie Maplethorpe, LPC

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

Does this sound familiar?

  • Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, or stress?
  • Struggling to process and cope with past experiences or traumatic events?

  • Difficulty regulating your emotions or setting healthy boundaries?

I Can Help

  • My goal is to create a safe, trauma-informed space where we can tailor the therapeutic experience to the clientā€™s personal goals and needs. I prioritize a person-centered, non-judgemental, and collaborative approach to therapy.
  • My role is to help clients process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I can help clients identify goals that align with their values and learn strategies to create long-lasting change.

  • My background and training includes Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have several years of experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and trauma in multiple therapy settings.

What can you expect?

  • Clients can expect to leave therapy feeling heard and valued, with a greater sense of self-confidence and self-compassion.
  • Clients will find balance managing previous life experiences and being in the present moment.

  • Clients will build a toolbox of strategies that can help navigate current life stressors, overwhelming emotions, and create healthy boundaries.

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 unconditionalĀ 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 lifeā€™s challenges and stressors

Letā€™s work together to create the life you want.

Paige Collaer, LPC

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

Does this sound familiar?

  • Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or other kinds of distress in your day-to-day life?
  • Having difficulty navigating major life transitions from grief, trauma, relationships, and other stressor?
  • Desiring to make changes in your life to align with your values and your most authentic self?

I can help.

  • I use a collaborative, client-centered approach to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for us to navigate through your distress together.
  • I have experience working with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns, which has allowed me to develop an approach to helping folks work towards their goals based on their readiness to change.
  • I use evidence-based techniques to help build your motivation to work towards your personal goals.

What can you expect?

  • Greater self-awareness and self-esteem.
  • Ability to move through periods of distress with greater ease.
  • A greater ability to make meaning out of life experiences, and feel more aligned with your authentic self.