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Let’s be honest: if reading self-help books, taking deep breaths, or telling yourself "it is what it is" was going to fix things, you’d be cured by now. I offer evidence-based mental health care with zero fluff, zero clinical gaslighting, and absolutely no nod-and-smile clichés. I combine serious expertise with a very necessary sense of humor because working on your mental health is hard enough—it shouldn't feel like a punishment. My job isn’t to stare at you silently and ask "how does that make you feel?" endlessly. My job is to listen, call out the chaotic brain loops keeping you stuck, and give you actual, concrete tools to navigate real life. I bring the clinical framework; you bring your actual self, minus the pressure to pretend you have everything under control. Healing takes work, but it doesn't have to be miserable. We'll tackle the heavy, complicated stuff head-on, but we’ll also laugh when life is absurd.  

Mandi has worked in the behavioral health field for the last 12 years in a variety of settings and roles in substance use disorder treatment, community mental health, forensics, and private practice. In addition to direct care, she has experience managing staff in behavioral health programs and presenting trainings for risk assessment. Mandi enjoys her private practice that focuses on couples counseling, supervision, and individual therapy. She holds a BA in Liberal Arts from the Evergreen State College, a certificate in Human Service Substance Abuse from Pierce College, Master of Arts in Psychology from Brandman University, certificate in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University, and a PsyD in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University. When she is not working or studying, Mandi enjoys mountaineering and spending time with her friends and family.  

I am engaged and alert with my clients. I support your growth while Frustrating your defenses- I work to confront my clients in their blind spots, because (as a New Yorker) I understand that speaking from a place of love may not always mean people-pleasing. But with the warmth of my Californian identity, I work to be fluid and flexible, using somatic interventions to develop and cathart Embodied Trauma. Sometimes the history lives in the present.  

I strive to create a safe container to help you access the parts of you that are innately whole, connected, and oriented toward the North Star in your night sky. I believe that under the right conditions, with the right tools, and through the right relationships, each of us is capable of the healing, growing, and thriving that we seek. Through empathic attunement and active collaboration, I hope to help you learn to experience, explore, and nurture your most authentic self.  

I work with individuals managing anxiety, substance use, trauma, identity shifts, parenthood, and major life transitions. Drawing on somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, sessions focus on strengthening emotional regulation, building practical skills, and creating a life that reflects your strengths, values, and priorities.  

I am Deborah Ejiofor a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). My work experience includes private practice, schools, hospitals, corrections and assisted living facilities for the elderly. As your therapist, I prioritize creating a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes growth and positive change. I look forward to working with you to address your challenges and realize your goals.  

My approach is collaborative with the individual or family, providing therapeutic pathways & education to promote existing strengths & abilities to sustain achieved outcomes long after counseling is completed. Because of my experience as an Adoption Worker and an adoptive parent, I offer specific supports in the area of adoption and complex childhood trauma.  

I meet clients with compassion and a skilled, experienced intellect focused on helping you find lasting solutions quickly. I provide a safe and understanding space free of judgement. I won't waste your time or money, but I also want to take the time in the first sessions to get to know you and your situation well enough so that when we begin to apply solutions, they are strategic, effective and bring you lasting relief from your pain and concerns. I enjoy doing counseling. I've been in private practice as a licensed doctoral psychologist for many years. I also understand the therapy process from having used counseling for myself. Give me a call and let see if I am a good fit for you and the situation you want help with.  

Are you feeling stuck and don't know what to do. You are not alone. I am here to help you help yourself. Pick up the phone. You will be one step closer to helping yourself find the way to a new you, where you'll feel empowered, and on a positive path to well-being and growth.  

My approach is direct but compassionate, structured, and results-focused. For clients seeking a faith‑integrated approach, I also offer a Christian model of therapy that is clinically informed and aligned with the current science of compulsive behavior disorder.  

Women hire me to help them overcome overthinking. What this looks like is, together, we figure out which thoughts, behaviors, attitudes, and emotions about situations, people, even yourself, are stressing you out and then teach you easy-to-learn, very practical, personalized, evidence-based skills and strategies to deal with them. We'll work hard to get to the root of what's causing you distress. Moreover, whether you call it anxiety, panic attacks, or nerves, we believe it could be rooted in not knowing how best to handle your sources and symptoms of stress. To help us determine if we're a good fit for individual therapy, I offer a free 15-minute phone conversation.  

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed and want to find a therapist that really listens, and supports you in ways that help you grow? Are you open to exploring what is going on for you emotionally and relationally? Are you looking for a therapist that helps you explore aspect of your past and how it may impact you today? If you are looking for a therapist that is compassionate yet can challenge old belief systems in a gentle way, I am a psychotherapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward greater self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. If you are seeking thoughtful, skilled, and experienced personalized therapy that honors your unique path, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.  

I focus on supporting clients who have felt silenced by the world around us, including women, the trans and gender expansive community, and the queer community. I also specialize in college and graduate student mental health, as I started my career working in university counseling centers prior to starting my private practice in 2021. I would love to help you to find your voice, set healthy boundaries, and explore your authentic self so that you can build your most expansive, most beautiful life!  

The therapeutic approach I use helps to increase self-awareness & promotes growth. By gaining insight, clients can develop a deeper understanding how their past impacts the present. This form of treatment helps the unconscious become conscious so long-term change can be made possible  

Through counseling children and adolescents, I help clients coping with trauma to become emotionally expressive. Clients and families build confidence and self-esteem though a strengths play based approach. Clients will find empathy and compassion during sessions, but may also be challenged.  

I understand that beginning counseling can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing your story at your own pace. My approach is: Compassionate – You will be met with care and understanding Collaborative – We work together toward your goals Personalized – Therapy is tailored to your unique experiences I deeply value the trust it takes to open up and consider it a privilege to walk alongside you in your healing process.  

I am an experienced, empathic psychotherapist who has helped many people overcome mental health conditions and deal with challenging situations in their lives. Change can be stressful but it can also be exciting! We will work together to come up with the best approach that suits you and your personal needs.  

I bring a non-judgmental and reflective approach to all my sessions, to meet you where you are right now. I work best with clients who looking for specific techniques to help them manage stress and their day-to-day lives, as well as clients who need more work to bring their life back into focus. If you're struggling with caregiver burnout (both for parents and/or children), struggling with new routines of parenthood, or struggling with postpartum/ perinatal anxiety and depression, learning techniques and having someone to help listen can be extremely helpful.  

Amy Studer (she/zir) has a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and her LPC from the state of Missouri. With specialized training in working with human sexuality and gender, disabilities, trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence, and severe mental health diagnoses, Amy has worked with individuals across the life span (4-90 years old).  

Terri believes healing and understanding to hand in hand and most problems can be helped, if not solved in a calm and safe environment such as Take Charge. Her passion is collaborating with clients to achieve their goals for a fulfilling life, overcoming an obstacle or moving on after a life change.