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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 non-judgmental 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.
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
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.
Jennifer Oates M. Ed. Resident, QMHP
I have worked in the field of counseling since 2003 where I began my career working with individuals with co-occurring developmental, mental health, and substance use disorders. Since then, I have provided counseling in schools, communities, people's homes, a treatment facility, methadone clinic, and online to families and people of all ages, as young as 6 to over 80 years of age. I am versed in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Medicated Assisted Treatment. I enjoy helping people identify and achieve their goals to lead independent, healthy lives that give them a sense of meaning and purpose. I would welcome the opportunity to help you develop the tools you need to explore the next chapter of your life filled with resources, growth, and confidence to tackle any obstacles that come your way.
Rebecca Turner LCSW Supervisee
Rebecca Turner received her MSW from the University of Houston and her BSN from the University of Washington. Rebecca brings a unique perspective to therapy through her 10 years of nursing experience. Her passion lies in helping individuals navigate life’s seasons, overcome personal challenges, and achieve their goals. Rebecca is dedicated to supporting clients with empathy, compassion, and cultural humility, while building a trusted and collaborative therapeutic relationship. She integrates her nursing background with a client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach. Currently, Rebecca is under clinical supervision toward licensure and remains committed to continual growth and learning from her supervisors and clients.
Maureen O'Hagan Chambers LCSW Supervisee
I have worked in the field of counseling since 2003 where I began my career working with individuals with co-ocurring developmental, mental health, and substance use disorders. Since then, I have provided counseling in schools, communities, people's homes, a treatment facility, methadone clinic, and online to families and people of all ages, as young as 6 to over 80 years of age. I am versed in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Medicated Assisted Treatment. I enjoy helping people identify and achieve their goals to lead independent, healthy lives that give them a sense of meaning and purpose. I would welcome the opportunity to help you develop the tools you need to explore the next chapter of your life filled with resources, growth, and confidence to tackle any obstacles that come your way.
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