Affirming Mental Healthcare

Cessia Gonzalez LPC Associate

Supervised by Markelse Jordan, LPC-S

Hi! My name is Cessia (seh-SEE-ah). Thanks for stopping by on your journey to find a therapist who best fits your wants and needs. I see therapy as a collaborative, curious, compassionate, and challenging process. I believe it is important to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space while working to change deep-seated habits or process painful experiences.

In my role, I value authenticity, cultural humility, and meeting clients where they are. I am intentional about crafting a space focused on your goals, pace, and internal resources, honoring your unique experiences and strengths. To this end, I use trauma-informed, humanistic, and systemic approaches to help clients explore their relationships with themselves and others.

I provide affirming, inclusive, and respectful care for individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, orientations, and relational styles. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming care, identity exploration across the lifespan, intersectionality, collectivistic cultures, and neurodivergence. With my clients, I’ve had the privilege of exploring topics such as anxiety, attachment styles, communication, self-esteem, imposter syndrome, parenting with developmental needs, processing religious upbringings, sexual health, systemic impacts, generational trauma, and self-acceptance. Whether you’re navigating a difficult season or seeking personal growth, I strive to create a space where you can show up authentically and work toward the life you want.

Mae McCleskey, LPC Associate

Supervised by Dr. Beck Munsey PHD, LPC–S

As a queer, trans, gender non-conformist, my counseling practice is a love letter to the LGBTQIA+ community and all historically and systemically excluded communities. I specialize in LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy with a focus on minority stress and the impact systemic oppression has on an individual’s identity, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and internalized prejudice. My approach to counseling is justice-oriented, person-centered, and anti-oppressive.

I aim to create an equitable therapeutic environment that is genuine, non-judgmental, and honors you as the expert of your life. If you’re considering working with me in the therapeutic space, thank you in advance for your vulnerability and for the opportunity to be a fellow traveler in your journey!

Maisie Jaramillo, LPC Associate 
Supervised by Dr. Beck Munsey PHD, LPC–S

I believe that therapy provides space for a person to grow and heal by exploring who they are and the values they possess. My job as a therapist
is to cultivate a space with you with full of empathy, curiosity, and free from judgement. We will work on the goals you bring in through exploring
thoughts and feelings, processing life events and relationships, and learning new ways of being that align with your goals. My approach to therapy is based in Relational Cultural Theory, as I believe that we are influenced by the systems we live in and that through connecting with ourselves and others authentically we are able to find strength and grow in connection. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness interventions. I look forward to being a part of your journey.

Ignacio Luciano-Salmeron, LPC Associate
Supervised by Scott Martin, LPC-S

Briana Morales, LPC Associate

Supervised by Casey Davids, M.Ed., LPC-S

As a relational trauma therapist, I deeply value providing a safe place for clients to show up as their authentic self and create a solid foundation for healing. I believe each human experience is unique which is why a collaborative and integrative approach is vital to my practice. I specialize in trauma recovery, autism, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ issues.  Many of my clients have gone through life-altering experiences leaving them feeling unsafe and ungrounded. I’m here to help clients re-experience safety and reclaim their lives. I support clients utilizing a variety of modalities including Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Narrative Therapy. I am immensely passionate about acknowledging the systems that contribute to my client’s experiences and operating from an intersectional social justice perspective. I also incorporate non-verbal interventions (e.g., activities, art, movement).

Noel Caballero, LPC Associate

Supervised by Scott Martin, LPC-S

Parker Shepherd, LPC Associate
Supervised by Scott Martin, LPC-S

Jose Jaime Cervantes, LPC Associate (he/him)

Supervised by Mark Cagle, LPC-S

Heather Fry, LPC Associate

Supervised by Dr. Beck Munsey PHD, LPC–S

We all desire acceptance, love, and to be truly seen by our community. However, our experiences can sometimes make it challenging to feel that
love and acceptance. When exploring sexual and gender identities, not living authentically can lead to anxiety and depression. At other times, being part of the queer community is just one aspect of who we are, and it can be a relief to explore other life issues with a counselor who affirms and understands our sexual and gender identity.

James Pacifico, NCC, LPC

Whether you want to know yourself more deeply, process impactful life events or relationships, heal from mental or emotional pain, or further develop aspects of yourself for a better quality of life, I aim to help my clients with these goals and others. I work with adults of a wide breadth of ages, backgrounds, and levels of familiarity with mental health treatment. I specialize in affirmative therapy with people who are LGBTQ+. My counseling approach is based in person-centered therapy, as I believe each client is the expert in their own life and has the power to self-actualize. I’m simply here to help. I foster a counseling space that is peaceful and free of judgment so that those who enter will feel safe and welcomed to open up about their life. It is my goal to bring my compassion, knowledge, and experience to our collaborative counseling space to help you as you need.

Catherine Nanni, LPC 

As a therapist, I believe healing happens in spaces where you feel seen, safe, and understood. I offer a warm, nurturing environment where you can
show up as your whole self—messy, magical, and everything in between. I use humor, curiosity, and genuine compassion to create a therapeutic
relationship that honors your experiences and centers your growth. I specialize in working with gender nonconforming individuals, particularly
transgender women, as well as neurodivergent clients—especially those navigating life with ADHD. I also work extensively with people facing
anxiety, grief, and trauma. Before becoming a therapist, I was an educator, and I still find deep joy in working with teachers. I understand how
demanding it can be to care for others while trying to stay grounded in your own needs.

As a self-described nerd, I bring my love of gaming, pop culture, and escape rooms into the therapy room when it fits—because therapy doesn’t have to be sterile to be meaningful. My style is client-focused and trauma- informed, blending evidence-based approaches with creative strategies tailored to your strengths and goals. Let’s work together to build a space where you can unpack, heal, and rediscover your power.

Abigail Roberson, LPC

Claire Howard, MM, LMFT

Marvin Washington, LPC

Life can feel overwhelming at times! Sometimes there are moments when we are blindsided by events that seem beyond our capacity to cope. Other times, we may feel mentally exhausted from carrying a concern for too long. Improving mental and emotional wellness is so important. I specialize
in working with adults seeking to better manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or process thoughts, feelings and emotions related to life transitions, grief, identity, race, and culture. In therapy, I offer a blend of warmth, empathy, humor, and effective techniques to help you address concerns that may have left you feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsatisfied. Together, we will work to build positive and lasting changes in your life.