Who We Are

Carolyn is a mental health counselor who is passionate about empowering you to take charge of authoring your own life story as their best, authentic self. Carolyn fosters your strengths and your belief that change is possible. While we can’t always change every circumstance life throws at us, what we can change is our reaction and our attitude. Carolyn offers tools for shifting those reactions with an emphasis around mindful practice being at the core of wellbeing. She sees the act of committing to the therapeutic process as brave and she creates a warm, empathic space that invites the exploration of any of life’s hurdles, no matter the size.  She welcome creatives, young adults, and couples to take that first courageous step with her as their guide.

AVAILABILITY as of 9/19/22

- Saturdays 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

- Sliding scale available

- Cigna in-network

- Rates for out-of-network/full fee

    - $ 140 weekdays between 9-5pm

    - $ 180 weeknights, early AM,      

         weekends

Chardonnay Badchkam (pronounced Batch-Kam), also known as Char, is a mental health counselor who serves her clients as both an ally and advocate with her warm, steady presence. Char empathizes, from personal experience ,how difficult it can be to ask for help and how overwhelming it can be to find a counselor who feels like the right fit. Through years of experience as both client and the counselor, it is Char’s firm belief that each client deserves a trusted guide who lets you set the pace and direction on your path towards mental wellness. 

In addition to concrete tools and evidence-based practices Char utilizes, she is currently engaged in the study of the psychodynamic school of thought. 

AVAILABILITY as of 9/19/22

- Sundays 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

- Sliding scale available

- Cigna in-network

- Rates for out-of-network/full fee

    - $ 150 weekdays between 9-5pm

    - $ 190 weeknights, early AM     

         weekends

It is my mission to empower you to take charge of authoring your own life’s story as their best, authentic selves. Fostering your strengths and a belief that change is possible are a key part of my practice. While we can’t always change every circumstance life throws at us, what we can change is our reaction and our attitude. I offer tools for shifting those reactions with an emphasis around mindful practice being at the core of wellbeing. The act of committing to the therapeutic process is brave and I strive to create a warm, empathic space that invites the exploration of any of life’s hurdles, no matter the size. I welcomes creatives, young adults, and couples to take that first courageous step with me my your side.

AVAILABILITY as of 9/13/22

- Tuesdays 7am, 12pm

- Saturdays 9am, 2pm

- Sliding scale available

- Cigna in-network

- Rates for out-of-network/full fee

    - $ 140 weekdays between 9-5pm

    - $ 180 weeknights, early AM,      

         weekends

Sophie is a mental health counselor who sees each clients potential for growth within a safe and honest therapeutic space. She appreciates the risk clients take when sharing their struggles and stories. In honoring that risk, Sophie reminds clients every step of the way of their power. Pain, distress and discomfort can inform us about the ways we see, move through, and live in the world. Sophie encourages clients to explore these pain points and move forward with a new perspective: more in alignment with their values and goals. 

Sophie primarily works through an integrated, eclectic approach, incorporating acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness in her work with clients.

AVAILABILITY as of 9/13/22

-  Sunday 12pm, 2pm, 6pm

-  Sliding scale available

-  Cigna in-network

-  Out-of-network/Full fee $180

Frank is a mental health counseling intern who strives to provide his clients with a warm and welcoming environment that is marked by curiosity, familiarity, and, whenever appropriate, bit of humor. He hopes to meet clients where they are and tailor treatment to their unique goals and personality, since there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the therapeutic process. His approach combines insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions, and he chooses tools appropriate to each client from narrative, psychodynamic, strengths-based, and Cognitive-Behavioral modalities. He thoroughly appreciates the honor and opportunity to gain insight into his client’s stories, as well as the chance to work collaboratively with them to determine how to overcome those obstacles that have interrupted their progression into the next chapter. Frank welcomes emerging adults and adolescents who are struggling with transitions into high schools, college and/or the working world. His focus also includes issues related to relationships, self-concept, and the overall stress that often coincides with any significant transition. Frank has had experience and interest in working with neurodiverse folks.

AVAILABILITY as of 9/13/22

- Friday        10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 

                     2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm

- Low sliding scale $ 50/session

Betsy sees herself as a facilitator of change supporting clients in making real-life transformations. Through non-judgmental exploration, she empathetically collaborates with her clients to identify opportunities for growth. Together you will journey through the recent and distant past to define and clarify triggers, emotions, relationships, and patterns that shape your life. Betsy fosters clients’ strengths and tailors her approach to each client’s comfort with a focus on intersectional identities, and cultural background.  Betsy draws from a range of trauma focused modalities in her work with clients. She will be co-facilitating our DBT Groups this fall and thereby will be well versed in DBT skill building.

AVAILABILITY as of 9/13/22

Virtual ONLY

- Monday        5pm, 6pm

- Wednesday  5pm, 6pm

- Low sliding scale $ 50/session

Nicole is a psychotherapist with a history in business leadership roles. She partners with her clients to better understand themselves, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals.  She is passionate about enabling individuals and couples to overcome the effects of trauma and mental health challenges.   She feels privileged to be present with her clients in dark moments and creates an authentic connection and safe, warm, empathetic environment.  Nicole uses an eclectic approach to therapy including methods from DBT, CBT, AEDP, IFS, Gottman, Object Relations, and Motivational Interviewing.

AVAILABILITY as of 9/26/22

Nicole is at capacity and taking names for her waitlist

Courtney is a mental health counselor who works collaboratively with her clients to foster growth, self-acceptance, and fulfilling interpersonal relationships. Courtney believes in every client’s natural propensity towards self-actualization and believes it is her job as therapist to help her clients identify obstacles to growth. She is honored to enter each client’s world and treats every client with respect and empathy. Courtney promotes a safe and validating environment in which clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through a combination of psychoeducation, skill building, and talk therapy.  She centers her practice on evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing using an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. 

AVAILABILITY as of 9/26/22

Courtney is at capacity and taking names for her waitlist

 Vanessa is a mental health counselor who nurtures a genuine connection with her clients with her warm, accepting presence, contagious smile and wonderful sense of humor.  Maya Angelou said, “There is no greater agony than bearing the untold story inside you.” Each person’s story shapes who they are, and there are stories that are a burden to carry alone that is relieved when met with empathy. Vanessa considers it to be an honor to be with clients as they share their untold story, gain greater self-knowledge, and manifest the story that is yet to come. Vanessa incorporates a wide range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Vanessa welcomes the opportunity to work with clients of all races, genders, sexualities, religions, nationalities/ethnicities, and all relationship types.

AVAILABILITY as of 9/26/22

- Tuesdays 1pm and 2pm

- Fridays: 1 pm