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    Our Therapists

     

    Tiina Anttila is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, and their families across a broad cultural spectrum to address a range of concerns including anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and behavioral concerns.  Tiina has a special heart for working with children, as young as three years of age.
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    Valary Bond, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, teens and parents. She appreciates the uniqueness that each individual brings to counseling. She values building a genuine therapeutic relationship that allows the individuals to be their authentic selves and discover their hidden strengths to navigate life. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment issues, behavior issues,  trauma, and substance abuse. Valary uses an integrative approach, which includes Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems.
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    Stacy Ricotta is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in complex trauma and women's issues. Stacy holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas, Houston. Stacy works with individuals in the hope of strengthening and helping families, no matter the shape or size. She believes that an individual’s ability to function well within their social context is of vital importance to mental health and well-being.

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    Betsy Smith, LPC-S is the founder and owner of Bellaire Family Counseling.  She enjoys helping children, teens, and their families when they experience anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, and more.  Betsy writes for publications like goodtherapy.org and has been published on topics such as emotional abuse, non-suicidal self injury, and bullying.  In addition to her clinical practice, she provides training to parents, teachers, and staff at local schools, churches, and community services organizations.
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    Jacob Weissman specializes in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related Anxiety Disorders. He is passionate about helping individuals suffering from OCD and related anxiety disorders obtain symptom-relief and use their mental health journey to fuel a life of purpose and meaning. Jacob also works with adolescents and adults to address a variety of mental health concerns including depression, grief, life transitions, and trauma.
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