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ABOUT CARPE DIEM COUNSELING
Our Mission
At CARPE DIEM COUNSELING, our mission is to provide high-quality counseling services to individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties.
Our Approach
We believe in taking a client-centered approach to counseling, where we work collaboratively with our clients to identify their goals and develop a personalized plan for treatment.
Our Team
Our team of licensed and experienced therapists are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals and improve their mental health and well-being.
Kristy-Ann Cook LCSW
OWNER Kristy-Ann is compassionate and nonjudgmental who will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. We are all different in the way we experience and manage life. Kristy-Ann has always been interested in the wellness of others and have been blessed to watch many people find recovery. If you are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, worried or sad, then together we can discover or revisit your healthy options to navigate those feelings. You have taken a step in the right direction to navigate those feelings and to reach out for help. Connection to others allows us to find peace and improved quality of life.
As a Veteran, Kristy-Ann has extensive experience in Military Culture, Children & Families, Substance Abuse, & Trauma. She provides skillful and caring psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, & children. Her areas of interest are PTSD to include military traumas, substance abuse, depression & anxiety disorders, attachment disorders, as well as personality disorders. Drawing on a myriad of therapeutic techniques, Kristy-Ann strives to create a respectful and supportive environment in which clients of any age feel heard and supported as they navigate and negotiate whatever challenges that arise.
Jennifer Winslow LCSW/Head Clinician
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the social work field for over 20 years. She will provide you with education and ideas as to how you can improve your mental health. What you do with that information outside of our sessions determines your success!
From infants to the elderly, Jennifer's experience covers the entire lifespan. She enjoys the one-on-one interaction with her clients and strive to provide them with the ability to improve their mental health. Your therapeutic experience should be both educational and enjoyable. Your time in therapy can be interactive and inviting. Jennifer's goal is to provide you with education and understanding of your mental health diagnosis. She will bring empathy and accountability to the table. If you want to hear more than "I understand...that must have been hard..." then she is your person.
Patricia Simons LMFT
Pat supports clients in creating meaningful change in their lives. Pat encourages new growth, increasing understanding, empathy in relationships as well as self-care and overall wellness. She draws upon her extensive clinical and consultation experience with medical, work and school environments in addition to active duty and veteran military systems. Pat provides a full range of therapy services and consultation for adults, couples, children and adolescents and their families struggling with a variety of issues. These issues include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, chronic health and pain issues, grief and loss issues, couple and family relationships, and ageing challenges.
Kelley Fisher LCSW
Life can be quite challenging at times, even when things seem calm on the surface. Difficult decisions, finding balance, and crisis are all part of what we go through as we grow and develop. Whether you need to work through something specific that you're going through, working on an area of self-improvement, managing and developing coping skills and techniques for your diagnosis, or just need a sounding board, I can support and help.
I have an extensive background and have worked with a variety of issues, populations, and with clients from early toddlerhood to the elderly. From crisis intervention, to short-term, and long-term therapies. I focus on directly addressing what my patients bring to therapy, respecting that it's your time and space. I work at your pace and follow your lead.
Michelle LaPorte LCSW
Our world today is tough; very little grace is shared with one another. We all need a person in our corner. I have over 25 years of experience in healing people. I firmly believe in supporting, encouraging, and healing people so they can become the best version of themselves. Providing encouragement and support for those coping with various life transitions makes each journey unique. Services are tailored to the needs of the individual. Our time together aims to learn how to navigate through life transitions and complex emotions while establishing healthy boundaries.
I have found the most effective treatment involves an integrative approach. My style is a person-centered, strengths-based approach. I have extensive experience in couples therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy, as well as several other approaches which will support the healing and growth of the person
Brooke Holliday LCSW Supervisee
Brooke comes to us with several years of experience receiving her Masters in Social Work from WVU. She is currently preparing to sit for her LCSW. Brook provides a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings as they find new insight, meaning, and develop ways to effectively cope with their struggles.
No matter your current situation, there are stressors that can trigger us at any moment. These may be natural reactions for your body, but the good news is, you don’t have to suffer. We are never free from emotion, as this is our human condition. But we can lean into our emotions to understand and heal, so we can move forward mindfully in our lives.
Sessions are led with compassion, moving beyond traditional talk therapy and focusing on current complaints of emotions and beliefs. I utilize various modalities and techniques during sessions, catered to the needs of the individual.
Ashlee Cox LPC Resident
Finding a therapist who you can connect with can be challenging. So, why choose me? I am a biracial (black and white) female, who brings over 2 years’ experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. I have worked with ages ranging from 2 years old to 16 years old, however am open to working with all age groups. Although I have worked with clients with disabilities, I also work with individuals without them.
Learning coping skills, regulating emotions, establishing boundaries, building self-esteem, finding a voice are my specialties. My goal is to help my clients strive and succeed in the world that we call our home, while remaining true to who they are.
Building comfortability is what leads to vulnerability. I work on building trust and rapport. Sessions can consist of interactive play, journaling, coloring, lego building, games, or simply talking. I am here to help and provide guidance, with zero tolerance of judgement. When you’re ready to share, I am here to listen.
Saladin Spencer LCSW Supervisee
I graduated from NYU and come to Carpe Diem Counseling with a plethora of experience. My ideal client is a young individual, perhaps navigating the intricacies of adolescence or the early challenges of youth. They find themselves grappling with emotional imbalances, interpersonal challenges, or stressors related to school or home environments. Their issues might encompass struggles with emotional regulation, difficulties in managing peer or familial relationships, or the daunting task of establishing a sense of identity in a world that can often seem overwhelming.
We all have diverse needs who seek understanding, a judgment-free space to express ourselves, and tools to manage daily challenges. Our goals range from building healthier relationships to finding resilience in daily life, and everything in between.
I provide a guidance and am also someone who not only offers professional expertise but also genuinely cares about my clients' well-being. I am someone who will effectively listen, truly and empathetically, someone who can offer actionable tools and strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges.
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