I bring more than 20 years of experience as a counselor and teacher to my work with individuals, families and couples. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as well as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). As a counselor, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and am certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP
My approach to helping people is rooted in finding the strength of my clients' inner self and helping them reconnect with their true selves. My mission is to develop a healthy, therapeutic relationship with all my clients through empathetic listening, forgoing judgment, respect, and collaboration. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and wa
“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than you.” – Dr. Seuss
The complexity of humanity is what makes life so beautiful and sometimes quite challenging. Dr. Seuss says it all. Each and every person is a compilation of experiences, feelings, and emotions th
It is a great honor to be of service to people when they are at their most vulnerable and struggling with life’s challenges. Melinda Smith believes that everyone will face times in life where they need that service with a trusted counselor. She balances truth and grace along with humor in her approach to counseling, and she strives to creat
No one should have to walk alone on their journey towards healing. The power of a safe and validating relationship can provide support and guidance in service of restoring our hearts and minds. Healing is sacred work and should be treated as such.
Sam Haid believes that the challenges we face in life are calls for growth. Utilizing a person-ce
“In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
Cindy Navarrete believes that one must provide a safe and nurturing space to heal and grow. With a dash of humor and a genuine desire to help others, Cindy will create a person-centered, strengths-based approach unique to each person’s life journey. Life
Through counseling, Jamie Smiertelny offers a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, nurturing setting in which her clients feel safe to explore any issue, along with having the freedom to grow. She provides an empathetic space to heal. Her approach involves providing individuals with the tools they need to make their world the best place it can be so
As human beings we often encounter obstacles and find ourselves wishing to move forward. Mónica López believes that every person has the ability to not only overcome obstacles and challenges, but also has the opportunity to thrive. Through counseling, she offers a safe and judgment-free space while providing a balance of support and
We all encounter challenges in our lives, but we were not meant to overcome them alone. Lee Lester counts it as a great honor to walk alongside his clients as they face trials and opportunities for growth. He balances a direct, concise approach along with humor and authenticity. Lee utilizes Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), Person-Centered, D
We want to heal and thrive. Yet what makes healing possible? This has been a driving question for Amanda Spanbauer throughout her life. Healing is truly in Amanda’s DNA and clients find her warmth, calmness, and compassion deeply nourishing. She believes in the innate capacity of each person to heal, grow, and thrive.
Amanda Spanbauer
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