Sharon Hoffman, Licensed School Psychologist

Dr. Matthew Johnson,
Licensed Clinical Psychologist 

Dr. Matthew Johnson has worked in the field of mental health for over 15 years. In that time, he has worked with individuals, couples and families across the life span in a variety of capacities and functions. Dr. Johnson works as a psychodynamic psychotherapist who uses an integrative approach to facilitate collaborative curiosity, creativity, and ultimately, healing in hopes of reorienting clients towards day-to-day meaning making while freeing themselves from harmful repetitions that inhibit potential. 

Tara McFadden,
LCSW

Over the last ten years, Tara has worked with children, adolescents and families across the spectrum of mental illness. Tara specializes in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, self esteem, relational issues, grief, religious deconstruction, life transitions or trauma. Tara  works from a strengths based perspective and draws from CBT and Ego State to meet clients where they are to empower them. She views her clients holistically, with compassion and creates a safe space for healing.

Sean Ward,
LPC

Sean has spent years working as a therapist with children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in depression, anxiety, self esteem, trauma, children with autism, thoughts of suicide, and self-injurious behaviors. Sean’s work is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and is integrated with trauma-informed practices, strengths-based approaches, and attachment styles. Sean believes that all behavior has a reason and in understanding our thoughts and behaviors, we can lead ourselves to a better acceptance of ourselves and a better life.

Izabela Osiniecka, LCSW

Izabela specialized in working with adults with anxiety, depression/mood disorder, women’s issues, relational issues, life transitions, communication, and substance use. Izabela utilized Person-Centered, Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing approaches to help create a strong therapeutic relationship that allows clients to reach their therapy goals. She understands the importance of meeting clients where they are at in order to provide a service tailored to clients’ specific needs. Izabela is committed to creating a welcoming therapeutic environment that will allow clients to identify and build on their strengths. She believes everyone can benefit from therapy that is focused on hope, compassion, and unconditional acceptance.

Olivia Yellen, LCSW

Olivia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with children, adolescents, and individuals with autism across the lifespan. She specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation, behavior management, and social skills. Olivia is dedicated to creating a therapeutic space where clients can feel comfortable, supported, and empowered. Her approach is strength-based and collaborative, often incorporating play to make sessions more engaging for younger clients. Olivia does not feel there is a “one size fits all” approach to therapy, and tailors treatment to the unique needs of each client.

Susan Fertig, LCSW

Susan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with children and adolescents, families, adults, couples, and older adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life changes and transitions, and communication. Susan strives to create a collaborative and welcoming environment using a person-centered approach, and believes in individualizing services to the needs of each client. Susan uses a combination of strengths-based approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help her clients work towards their goals. Susan enjoys incorporating Play Therapy techniques in her work with children to help encourage emotional expression and skill building.

Alyssia Rodriguez, Licensed Clinical Social Work Resident

Alyssia ( she/her) utilizes a collaborative and integrative approach to therapy, incorporating motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive modalities such as grounding and mindfulness to enhance the therapeutic process. During the therapeutic process she will explore how the past or present wounds are preventing individuals from feeling safe, heard and whole. She believes everyone should feel supported in how they present to the world by providing a space that honors the client to tell their story. 

Madison Thomas,
Licensed Clinical Social Work Resident

Katie Wood,
School Psychology Resident

Katie has formal training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and trauma informed care. She utilized each of these frameworks to help children and adolescents build their self-esteem and self-regulation skills in a manner that is personalized to their needs.

Ms. Caldwell emphasizes a holistic approach which considers social, emotional, behavioral, academic, and lifestyle factors within the context of the child’s family, school, and community contexts. Above all, Ms. Caldwell strives to help the client achieve a thorough understanding of their issues, identify and build on their strengths, develop problem-solving, coping skills and resilience along with a sense of hope about their future.

Caitlin Gilchrist, Licensed Professional Counselor Resident

Caitlin specializes in working with adolescents and adults with topics such as depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, substance related concerns and relationship issues. She has received training in multiculturalism, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care. Her clinical expertise include Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness techniques promoting a holistic wellness approach to therapy.

Dannica Conley, Licensed Professional Counselor Resident

Through the techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness, Dannica has experience in working with clients on topics such as eating disorders, body image issue, anxiety, depression, and more.

Nicole Campbell,
School Psychology Resident

Nicole utilizes a strength-based and holistic approach when working with her clients. Nicole believes strongly in collaborating with the client’s parents to generalize skills learned during sessions in other areas of the child’s life. Nicole has experience working with children who have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional disabilities, anxiety, depressive disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and learning disabilities. Additionally, she has worked with children to improve their self-regulation, social, problem solving and coping skills.

Aspen Starbird, Licensed Clinical Social Work Resident

Aspen uses a strengths-based approach and uses narrative techniques to help clients navigate distress, unhappiness, or trauma. She approaches clients with a trauma-informed lens and mindfulness techniques to create a safe atmosphere that encourages healing and autonomy. Aspen believes in teaching self-regulating techniques and empowerment to manage distress. Aspen honors diversity, is LGBTQ+ affirming, and is culturally sensitive.

Derek Henderson, School Psychology Resident

Derek has formal training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and many evidence-based programs. Derek's approach is primarily solution focused and incorporates positive psychology practices and principles. Derek focuses on skill development compared to viewing behavior as a deficit or weakness. Derek believes strongly in psychoeducation and working collaboratively with parents and school teams. Throughout his career, Derek has supported students with a variety of needs including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, impulse control, ADHD/executive functioning, social skills, autism, and learning difficulties. 

Susan Bender, School Psychology Resident

Susan provides a holistic, goal-directed, and evidence-based approach to help the client achieve a thorough understanding of their individual needs. By challenging negative thoughts or behavioral patterns, she strives to help them identify and build on their strengths, develop problem-solving skills, coping skills, and resilience. Susan utilizes components of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed practices, and other evidence-based curriculums into her therapy work. She has supported children, adolescents, young adults, and their families with a variety of needs including (but not limited to): ADHD and executive functioning, Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety, depression, social skills, and learning disabilities.  

Melody Valier
Operations Assistant

Melody has an expertise in and passion for helping families and providers navigate the challenges of insurance coverage.  She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the behavioral health arena. Melody has spent the better part of her career working for companies that change lives and is excited about starting her role with THLH and continuing that passion.

Jennifer Hsieh Yang, School Psychology Resident

Jennifer is passionate about working with twice-exceptional students; about fostering social skills and emotional self-regulation; and about promoting the strengths, resiliency, and self-advocacy of families. Jennifer draws on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness.  Parents and caregivers have commended  her coaching in behavioral strategies and her promotion of healthy family functioning.