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I work primarily with young adults who are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck — especially when it comes to anxiety and relationship challenges. Many of my clients are used to holding it all together on the outside, but internally feel lost or unsure of how to move forward.
I bring a calm, grounded presence to the work, even in high-stress situations. Much of my background is in working with clients in crisis, which allows me to help you navigate difficult emotions without things feeling out of control. At the same time, I’m warm, relatable, and honest — I’ll meet you where you are, while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck when or if needed.
My approach is direct and caring with a listening ear and inquisitive mind. I utilize Psychodynamic, EMDR, IFS and a little bit of almost all other therapy modalities to challenge my clients. I specialize in Men's issues, anxiety/depression, Trauma and couples.
Hi, I am Amina Hosaini. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have obtained my master’s degree from University of Connecticut with a concentration in group work. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the Eastern Connecticut State University.
I have been working in private practice for the past 5 years primarily with adults struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. I have extensive experience in residential, group homes and with adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. I have experience working with high-risk children who receive special education in a clinical day school. I have worked youth age 3-15 years of age of varying academic levels, learning abilities, and behavioral and emotional issues.
I am trained to utilize specialized de-escalation strategies that ensure the care, welfare, safety of others. I have experience working with adults in the criminal justice system. I have also worked with juvenile delinquent youth providing individual and family therapy. I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC). I am trained in evidence-based group interventions such as Trauma Affect Regulation Guide for Education and Therapy (TARGET), Aggression Replacement Training (ART) and girls empowerment modality called VOICES.
Dr. Candy Caceres is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with dual licensure in California and Florida. She earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and later completed her Doctorate in Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Hello there! :) I’m Daisy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges with support and compassion. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment. My background includes working with children and families through complex life stressors, parenting challenges, trauma, anxiety, and major transitions. I believe healing happens through connection, practical tools, and feeling truly seen.
I am currently accepting new clients. Life can feel loud, confusing, or just plain heavy, and you do not have to sort through it alone. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, mood changes, personality-related struggles, and big emotions. Whether you are looking for support for your child or for yourself, our work can help you feel more understood, more steady, and better equipped for everyday life.
Have you been overwhelmed with trying to navigate through the ways you show up in your relationships with others, making you question your own self-identity? The goal is to help you navigate through these feelings/emotions with self-curiosity and compassion. I want to help hold space for my clients to explore these new tools through self-discovery.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with unique, down-to-earth mindfulness approaches to therapy. I emphasize awareness, acceptance, and a sense of humor in knowing and loving oneself. My therapeutic work integrates evidence-based modalities including Control Mastery Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), and Buddhist psychology.
I am also trained in Brainspotting, a powerful trauma- processing modality, and have extensive experience working with clients navigating addiction, chronic pain, and major life transitions.
I've been doing this work for 18 years, and the thing I hear most from new clients is some version of: "I wasn't sure therapy would work for me." I get it. Finding the right fit matters — and I think fit has a lot to do with feeling like your therapist actually understands where you're coming from. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish, and I bring a genuinely culturally informed perspective to the work. I see adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, family conflict, ADHD, identity questions, and relationship stress — across communities that are often underrepresented in mental health care. I'm direct when that's useful, patient when it's needed, and warm throughout.
Holly believes that true healing begins in a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. She offers a compassionate and empowering sanctuary for individuals navigating the complexities of narcissistic abuse and trauma recovery. If you are feeling overwhelmed, trapped in cycles of self-doubt, or struggling to untangle yourself from toxic dynamics, Holly helps you reclaim your voice, rebuild your self-trust, and step into a life grounded in clarity and peace.
With over eight years of clinical experience, Holly has provided therapy across a diverse range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital, school-based therapy, substance use disorder treatment, private practice, nonprofit, and community mental health. She has worked with all ages, individuals, couples, families, and groups. She is most passionate about her work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at a nonprofit agency. Before she became a therapist, she worked in special education, with children who have autism spectrum disorder. In all her experience prioritizing the art of relationship and the sacred healing in expression even at times without words. Holly is also passionate about the arts and expressive arts therapy.
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