Denise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Delaware.  She graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology with a concentration in health services.  Denise attended and completed her graduate degree in Social Work with a concentration in mental health from Delaware State University.  She has received additional training and has become certified in the area of trauma. Denise specializes in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).  She also has a great deal of knowledge in the area of neuroscience – how the brain is impacted by traumatic experiences.

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Denise has worked with children and families for over 15 years and provided counseling for children, youth, and families for approximately 10 years.  She has spent a significant amount of her career servicing foster children and at-risk children and families in the office, community, and school setting.  Denise also has experience working with military youth and families. More recently, Denise has expanded her practice of counseling to serving others in arena of telemental health services.

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I am excited to offer you the opportunity for a personal journey toward problem resolution and healing, designed specifically for you and your needs. Understanding that each of us is the sum of all we experience, and that each of us has a very personal journey in this world, each person seeking services is provided an individualized, collaborative path to healing.

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My career reflects best practices identification and effective implementation and employing of evidence based programs to serve at risk children, individuals and families. I completed my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Kansas State University. I have worked in all of the major systems (community mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare, and crisis services) as a practitioner, administrator, and teacher.

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Clinically, I specialize in treating individuals and families who are experiencing difficulties due to trauma.  I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma intervention recognized internationally an effective and efficient intervention. Additionally, my expertise includes couple therapy, family therapy, persistent mental health disorders, and grief and loss. I utilize a Strategic Family Therapy Approach because:

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• It is a theory of optimism and hope rather than explaining problems as pathological and terminal.

• It is a therapy of change rather than insight without action, promoting solutions and new behaviors over only understanding and excuses about why problems should exist.

• Strategic therapy is dedicated to the premise that therapists should practice in an active, directive, and skillful fashion.

• The tone of therapy is warm and respectful, often with a playful nature.  Humor is used frequently.

• The uniqueness of clients and the need for interventions tailored to that uniqueness is respected.  The therapist works within the client’s own world view whenever possible.

• Flexibility is a key element of the therapy, and different approaches are needed for the variety of presenting problems and cultural, ethnic, and social contexts brought to therapy.

• It is a therapy of responsibility – of parents for children, of therapists for clients, and of supervisors for supervisees.

• Strategic therapy is a therapy of justice and advocacy in which therapists take strong stands against violence and abuse and advocate for children, families, and those who may be disenfranchised from the typical world.

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In an effort to bring about my own best practice, have studied with highly recognized leaders in the MFT field and in the Reiki community, received supervision from honored professionals in MFT and trauma, and have developed a network of exceptional colleagues. My practice focuses on holistic interventions that are culturally sensitive and relevant to the client.

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**Not currently accepting new clients ​

Shondell began his education in 1997 at Bloomfield College in New Jersey where he got his Bachelor’s in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice. In 2005, Shondell attended Monmouth University where he obtained his current Master’s degree.

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In 2000, Shondell became a Senior Mental Health Associate with Monmouth Medical Center and in 2005, he took a position with CPC Behavioral Health as a Lead Youth Case Manager as well as a program Supervisor for the Covenant House. Following these achievements, he went on to become a Mental Health Clinician for Ocean Mental Health Services.

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Shondell has over 20 years of experience and some of his areas of expertise include:

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• Mood Disorders

• Gender Identity/ LGBTQ

• Depression

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Eating Disorders

• Family Conflict

• Autism 

• Substance Use

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Shondell understands that having a mental health disorder can come with stigmas attached and he is dedicating his work and making it a part of his personal mission statement to end those stigmas.

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In his free time, you can find Shondell behind the camera as he loves photography and capturing special moments between his friends and family. When he is not taking photos, Shondell spends his evenings and weekends with his wife and three children going on adventures in the tri-state area.

 

**Providing teletherapy only

Kristin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with an active license in both Delaware and Virginia. While in Virginia, Kristin provided clinical supervision to both social workers and professional counselors. She enjoys mentoring others and served as a clinical supervisor for many graduate level interns. Kristin has been working with children/adolescents and families since 2002 and she loves helping others become the best version of themselves. She believes that family therapy can be the catalyst for healing the family system.

 

Kristin has worked in a variety of clinical settings to include school systems, psychiatric residential treatment centers, therapeutic group homes, outpatient offices and has worked  with families in their homes. She has worked for many years with military families and understands the impact on deployment(s) within families. Kristin specializes in the following populations:

 

*Foster care and adoption

*Depression

*Anxiety

*Mood Disorders

*Self injurious behaviors 

*ADHD

*Bipolar Disorder

*LBGTQ 

*Family conflict

*Trauma and suicidal ideations

 

*Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (2001): Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

*Virginia Commonwealth University (2006): Master’s Degree, Social Work

 

Kristin loves being outdoors and explores options with her clients on how they can incorporate fitness and exercise and/or yoga into their daily routines to improve overall quality of life. Kristin enjoys working with both children and adults and uses her ability to quickly connect with others to begin the therapeutic journey. 

**Not accepting new clients

 Keishia is a licensed professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH), Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C), and a nationally certified counselor (NCC) who is invested in providing a safe space to heal for adolescents and their families.

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Experienced working with children, adolescents, and families in non-profit and school settings. Keishia currently provides remote teletherapy. She specializes in grief, trauma, and loss; utilizing art therapy techniques, training in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT), and an overall holistic approach for individualized treatment. She firmly believes there are universal experiences, but reactions and responses are unique; therefore, treatment must be specific to individual needs with the utmost care, competency, and warmth.

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• Spelman College (2014): Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

• Temple University (2016): Master’s in Education, Counseling Psychology

• The American Academy of Grief Counseling (2019): Certification, Grief Counseling

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Keishia is primarily from Ohio but has been exposed to various environments, people, and culture growing up as a military child. She has been a resident of Wilmington, DE since 2016 and is continuously interested in learning about the needs of her clients and their communities. She would be grateful to join and explore with adolescents struggling with:

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• Academic Struggles

• Anxiety

• Anger

• ADHD

• Autism

• Bereavement

• Bullying

• Depression, Self-harm, Suicidal Thoughts

• Divorce/Separation

• Grief, Trauma, and Loss

• LGBTQIA

• Poor Social Skills and School Behavior

• Self-Esteem

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Our experiences, identity, and environment collectively shape how we experience our inner selves and others. I’d be more than happy to join you in making meaning of the different parts of your world.

**Providing teletherapy only

My experience enables me to offer effective individualized care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, adolescents, children, families, couples, and groups.  I can assist you to advance through the pain of trauma to develop healthy ways of thinking using an integrative approach along with your own strengths.

My focus is to help children and families heal, energize, and become aware of your inner strengths. I will provide a positive safe emotional space, listen to your concerns, and collaborate with you to customize your individual treatment plan. My client promise is to be here for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you, your child, and your family grow from your experiences, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

My graduate degree is a Master of Arts from Eastern University in Clinical and Community Counseling, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health in the State of Delaware. I look forward to working with you to assist you and your family while on the path to healing!

My experience includes but is not limited to assisting children, adolescents and adults with:

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• Trauma & PTSD

• Foster Care and Adoption

• ADHD

• Oppositional Defiance Disorder

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Family Conflict

• Mood Disorders

• Behavior Issues

• Parenting Issues

• Substance Abuse

• Crisis Counseling

**Providing teletherapy only

Juana is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of New Jersey and Delaware.  She is a Trauma Focused-CBT trained practitioner.  She is a practitioner of the Nurtured Heart Approach ® and has completed advanced training in this system.  Juana is passionate about providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents and their families.

 

Juana has more than 18 years of working solely with children and families in various settings such as for profit and not-for-profit mental health agencies, the State of New Jersey Division of Protection and Permanency, as well as care management organizations. She has spent most of her career working with children involved with the child welfare system.  

Her specialty is providing parent training and psychotherapy for children and teens who are highly behaviorally and emotionally intense. Juana currently provides consultation services through a care management organization in NJ as well as telehealth therapy services in Delaware.

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Juana is a native of Peru and resident of Rehoboth Beach. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Immaculata University in Pennsylvania.  She completed graduate studies at Marywood University in Scranton, PA with a master’s degree in Social Work.  After many years of working in New Jersey, she is happy to call Delaware her home and help children, adolescents, and their families resolve issues such as:

 

• Grief, Trauma & Loss

• Depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts

• Anxiety

• Anger, Aggression

• Bullying

• ADHD

• Divorce/Separation

• Sibling or Family Conflict

• Self-Esteem

• LGBTQ

• Academic struggles

• Poor Social Skills

• Poor School Behavior

• Adaption to a new culture/immigration

• Adoption, Foster Care

• Oppositional behavior

• Parenting Skills

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**Providing teletherapy only

Brittany is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and a Nationally Certified Counselor.  She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wilmington University and an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology from American University. Brittany has an unwavering passion for working with the youth and exudes a positive energy that makes her a fit for all ages. Brittany has been working diligently in the mental health field since 2017 while tending to children and their families on a variety of platforms for over 10 years. She has been a Certified Early Childhood Educator since 2015. Brittany specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes a client-centered approach with her clients as she provides unconditional positive regards, empathy, and genuine support for everyone she serves. Brittany specializes in:

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• Crisis intervention

• Suicidal and homicidal ideations/behaviors

• Depression

• Auditory command hallucinations

• Trauma

• Interpersonal conflicts

• Prosocial and anti-social behaviors

• Family and relational conflicts

• Emotion management

• Anger management

• Self-esteem

• Bereavement 

• Parenting styles

• Anxiety

• Oppositional and defiant behaviors 

• Gender Dysphoria 

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**Providing teletherapy only

Innocent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Ursinus College and her master’s degree from West Chester University in 2015. Innocent grew up between Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA. She enjoys yoga, painting, and working on her Spanish (not quite bi-lingual, but it’s a goal within the next few years). 

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Innocent has worked across the lifespan within the medical and mental health industries and loves helping people connect these two important components of wellbeing. Innocent believes that a holistic approach to mental health gives people the tools to sustain new strategies over time and in new environments/situations when they occur. 

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In practice, Innocent often draws on CBT, mindfulness, principles of DBT, and ACT modalities to help provide the tools for people to first understand their mental health, and to help nurture the tools within to move through the issues as they arise. 

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If she had to pick a mantra, she’d say “I look forward to highlighting each individual’s strengths through teaching about the connection between mind and body.” 

 

Innocent specializes in the following areas:

• ADHD

• Anger Management

• Adoption

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Grief

• Panic Disorders

• Trauma/PTSD

• Stress

• Substance Abuse

• Women’s Issues

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**Not accepting new clients at this time

Shannel Victor

LMSW

Shannel is a graduate from Delaware State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She has over ten years of service working with diverse populations from high-risk intensive case
management services, wellness center in the academic setting, community advocacy, and foster care. Shannel's theoretical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT treatment model is designed to help the individual create emotional wellness as they learn skills to
address and manage anxiety, anger, depression, toxic relationships, codependency, impulse behaviors, communication deficits, and self esteem. Through a therapeutic relationship, clients
will have the right tools to help cope with life stressors, triggers, feelings, thoughts and emotions during challenging times in life.

Shannel's motto is “ Frame the process not your pain." She believes each person is entitled to be happy, live their best life, be worthy, know that you are brave, bold and have the power to make changes.

Joanne Gaines

LACMH

I love working with people and helping them to unlock doors and use their keys to achieve success in their goals, dreams, and desires. Being able to assist someone in the midst of their adversity, find
peace, hope, and success is most important to me. Being able to help someone tap into their strengths so that they grow and blossom brings me joy. Although daily living can be a challenge and sometimes difficult, being that helper to make a difference in someone’s life is the goal and prize that
keeps me reaching farther. I have a great personality and love letting my light shine, I love making people smile, laugh enjoy life and one another. I have a knack for communication and connecting with people. I thrive on diffusing conflict and have a commitment and willingness to make someone’s future brighter. My person-centered, solution focused, and strength-based approaches are to guide people in gaining new perspectives on self and life. My purpose in life is to be the best me I can be, and in turn encourage and assist others in being the best they can be.

 

My life motto is from a song
sung by Mahaila Jackson, “If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain”.

Sirpa Cossaboon

PhD, JD, NCC

I have a PhD in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling. I also serve as a psychology professor and have some 20 years of counseling experience with a diverse clientele. I have worked with children and adolescents in individual, family, and group settings in traditional face to face and teletherapy modalities to improve functioning, behavioral problems, and mental/emotional difficulties. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) integrated parts work to improve symptoms of distress, stemming from both conscious and unconscious triggers. I believe in a wholistic approach to functioning and see individuals as parts of a larger system. Thus, in addition to correcting individual memory traces to traumatic experiences, I work with the family system(s) to improve overall well-being.  

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I chose to become a mental health professional, because I felt there was a need for a therapy approach to remedy conventional methods. Although I use some integrated conventional approaches, I also utilize multiple evidence-based techniques to alleviate symptoms. In addition, I believe in developing a therapeutic alliance by supporting trust in the process, open confidential dialogue, and professional approach, including keeping up with the science and professional literature. Thus, I have taken a different approach to simple talk therapy, so that people can see results and feel better sooner, using a drug free evidence-based techniques to improve symptomatology and functioning. 

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My life and treatment philosophies overlap in that I believe the key components to successful therapeutic alliance are openness to learning and non-judgmental approach to clients. The most profound, insightful, or interesting thing I have learned as a mental health professional is that people may do foolish things, but they are doing their best within the confounds of their circumstances or the current belief system. Yet, such behavior(s) may be the result of cognitive distortions that can be corrected with insightful and intuitive approach to therapy. Thus, consult a professional to correct impairments to individual and family functioning!

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Sirpa specializes in the following areas:

• Trauma

• Anxiety

• Panic Attacks

Linda Ealy

BS

Linda Ealy is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Grand Canyon University with an emphasis in Childhood and Adolescent disorders. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and sees children at our farm location, utilizing the resources in nature to help young children meet their treatment goals. Her knowledge of camping, outdoor education, early childhood experience and early elementary instruction merge in an envirotherapy approach, a type of psychotherapy that involves being outdoors and immersed in nature. For example, one session may be spent learning coping skills to control anxiety during a nature walk, or one session may be focused on improving listening skills while planting flowers.

 

Her love for children and nature is combined with her creative, holistic approach to mental health. She believes that the thoughtful exposure of children to nature is a powerful tool for therapy and a means of restoring their souls. Her young clients are supported through auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning experiences. She considers each new day as an opportunity for growth and that problems are simply challenges which make us stronger.

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*Specialities:

• Children 8 years and younger

• ADHD

• Anger Management

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Miscarriage Grief

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Parenting Skills

Cherlyl Gwaltney

M.Ed., VA-QMHP

Cheryl holds her Masters in Education from Wilmington University in Counseling and Guidance and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, along with, her QMHP(Qualified Mental Professional) in VA. She is currently working toward her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation in DE and PA. Working in education since 1997 and counseling in various settings since 2006, she has experience with individuals across the lifespan in both for profit and not-for profit institutions including residential, outpatient, and in-home settings. During this time a focus on family systems and trauma therapies has developed. Cheryl is a certified trauma practitioner with an interest in non-traditional therapies for trauma healing including equine and other enviro-therapies, EMDR, brain mapping, and neurofeedback to name a few. 

 

Cheryl utilizes a holistic approach to partnering with clients and their families on their healing journey. She believes true change comes from the individual work in conjunction with the family. She believes in working with an individual in the way that best meets them as their own unique person. With a focus on empathetic listening, compassion, and non-judgmental space she strives to build relationship with each individual and their family to partner with them on their journey to their best selves. Some of the areas of focus she works with include:

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*C-PTSD

*Mood Disorders

*Grief, trauma & loss

*ADHD

*Self Concept

*Autism

*Anxiety

*Depression

*Family Conflict

*Educational Challenges

*Career/Educational Planning

*SI/Self injurious behavior

*Relationship building

 

While striving for balance between work with families, personal family responsibilities, and the challenges of life she cultivates her own personal well-being with time in nature. Along with spending time with her family and friends, she enjoys hiking, fishing, sharing time with animals of all sizes from horses and cattle to the family dogs. She practices the same reenergizing natural practices for self-soothing found in nature she shares with her clients and looks forward to the opportunity to take that journey with her clients through equine and animal assisted therapies at the farm location.

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**Provides equine assisted psychotherapy

Kristina Hortman

M.Ed.

Kristina has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education. She is currently pursuing a second Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Kristina holds 8 years of professional human services experience; she has worked with children and families in various capacities, including mental and behavioral health intervention for children, child welfare, parent education, and teaching preschool aged children. 

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As part of her clinical development, Kristina is interested in supporting the  mental health needs of children and their parents through Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, Play Therapy, and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation. 

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Kristina sees children 5 and under in their home, as well as services for older children in the office.

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Kristina specializes in the following areas:

 

• Play therapy

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Early Intervention for infants and toddlers with Developmental Delays and Disabilities

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Parenting skills

Annie Benoist

MS

Annie holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Nova

Southeastern University. She has acquired additional training in Child

Centered Play Therapy and Sand Tray through the Association for

Community Counseling.

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She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has

experience working with college students and recent graduates dealing with

the anxieties that often accompany major life transitions.

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She has a special interest in working with individuals struggling with

symptoms of trauma, PTSD, addiction, depression, self-esteem and anxiety

disorders. Other treatment approaches used may include Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, Motivational

Interviewing and Mindfulness.

 

Her approach to therapy is strength-based and collaborative. Although

knowledge is important, she believes one of the key aspects of successful

work in therapy comes from the strength of the client/therapist relationship.

She values an open and honest therapeutic relationship and works hard to

provide an environment that feels safe and free of judgment.

Geri Wallet

MS

Geri attended the University of Delaware to obtain her Bachelor’s in Human Services, and went on to Bryn Mawr College to earn her Master’s degree in Social Services. Geri has worked in a variety of clinical settings to include elementary schools, college, crisis response centers, outpatient offices, as well as non-profit community legal services. She has experience providing therapeutic care to children and families who have experienced trauma, loss, and academic difficulties to elementary through college students.

 

Geri is able to combine her passion for animals and therapeutic skills to facilitate and support healing connections through our Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strength-based approach in practice. She specializes in:

• Grief, Trauma & Loss

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Anger, Aggression

• Bullying

• ADHD

• Sibling Conflict

• Self-Esteem

• Academic struggles

• Poor Social Skills