Hello, My name is Rolita Wielkie (pronounced Ro-lea-tah Wil-key) I am a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) working in southwestern New York. I have two adult daughters and three grandchildren. I have been in the field 20+ years with many diverse individuals of all ages. I am very open minded and have a number of success stories both professionally and personally. I have also dealt with a number of struggles in my life and have utilized counseling services as well. I have worked in both clinical outpatient and inpatient settings. I value person-centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative approach in treatment. What this means is everyone is treated as an individual with the encouragement to recognize one's own strengths and supports. I strive to help people in determine goals and figuring out how to obtain them. My approaches includes Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy along with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy however, I provide service that is as unique as you are. Presently, I offer both phone and live chat sessions. I am not offering video sessions at this time.I also, encourage you to reach out to me in between sessions (within reason) as I will also, often check-in on how you are doing. I applaud you for reaching out. You have taken the first step to becoming the best you that only you can be. I look forward to working with you and seeing you thrive.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 14 years of experience in direct counseling and case management. I have worked with couples, families and individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, relationship issues, grief and transitional adjustments. I am a Certified Grief Educator (trained by David Kessler). It can feel lonely when you are grieving - whether that is the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, etc. I am available to be beside you during this journey. I believe in creating a warm and inviting space for clients to feel comfortable and safe to share their experiences in their own time. I practice solution focused, client centered, narrative, motivational interviewing and systems approach style in therapy. I want to help you in your journey of self-discovery, developing positive coping skills and hope. I am a wife and mother of two. I have experienced traumatic experiences such as having my first born being a premature baby and experienced a wide range of emotions during that time. I have also experienced grief when my mother passed away and know how such a loss and change in extended family dynamics impacts your immediate family. Each experience and role I am in, shapes who I am and my journey as wife, mother, friend and therapist.

My approach to therapy is empathetic, authentic, and collaborative. I work to create change by truly listening, uncovering challenges, and finding the path forward together with my clients. I believe we all have the strength within us to heal and become who we truly are, and we could all use support along that often difficult journey. My role is to hear you and offer my non-judgmental expertise and support. I am honored to be a part of this journey by creating a space for you to uncover your own unique strengths and authentic self. I am a licensed professional counselor and I have experience working with individuals of all ages. I have expertise in working with relationship, family of origin, and parenting issues. I also have expertise in working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life changes, stress, career transitions, and trauma history. At times life can feel overwhelming, and I am here to support and encourage you!

Hello- I am Courtney Groce, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Jefferson City, MO. As a counselor for the last 7 years and a mental health professional for the last 10 years, I have experience in a variety of areas such as: Substance Abuse Counseling, Co-occurring, Trauma, Grief, and as well as many other areas. I started my journey as therapist at the Lincoln University of Missouri counseling students in a transitional stage of their lives. During that time I learned the importance of having support in the most difficult times of your life, due to the high rate of people struggling with anxiety and depression. It is my goal that through therapy I will be able to help you overcome any struggles that you may be facing in your life's journey right now. The counseling approaches I use are mindfulness based, because I truly believe that once we get out of our head and into our lives we will not just survive but we will start to thrive. We also know that change is hard, and sometimes it takes times and support to make a sustainable change that will really impact our lives. So I am here to walk through this journey with you for a better tomorrow.

Beyond loving to help people become better individuals I enjoy exploring the world and learning new cultures, caring for animals and being outdoors. I have over 6 years of experience working in the mental health field. I earned a Master’s in Arts in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College and a Master’s in Science with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. I have experience working in different settings such as at home, mental health agencies, hospital and school settings. I use a holistic approach in my treatment working with a diverse background with various mental health dispositions. Some of these areas I have experience in includes treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, cultural diversity, work stressors, life transitions and also help in redefining values and beliefs. Modalities I have implemented in my treatment approaches includes cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapy, solution focused therapy, person centered therapy and expressive therapy. I also have pursued training in trauma focused therapy where I help individuals explore past traumatic events that shape them to who they are in the present moment and striving towards becoming better individuals in the present and future. By creating an unconditional, supportive and trustworthy environment I am hopeful to helping individuals explore their full potentials by using their challenges and strengths to reach their goals and to pursue future endeavors. Looking forward to exploring this journey together.

Hello! I'm Sandra Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I believe that nothing really happens by chance so whichever road that you traveled to get here is because you were already on a journey to wellness. I work daily to create an environment of holistic care that will hopefully assist you in finding your well place. Among issues that I am able to address, but not limited to, that can interfere with current functioning include anxiety, depression, anger, stress, abuse, neglect, grief/loss issues, poor parenting skills, relationship issues, and boundary issues. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that interfere with present functioning are examined. Various other perspectives and strategies are used based on the client’s individual issues and needs. Remember that wellness is an ongoing process. No matter where you are in that process it is always time for a wellness check. You may be in the prevention process or on your way to recovery as well as the hundred captions in between, but where ever you are in your process, I am here to help you assess, treat and continue the beautiful unfolding of your most well self. I look forward to meeting you and to working with you as you continue on your journey to wellness. See you soon!