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⭐ I’m Shelly Lewin, LCSW/LICSW, a therapist with 31 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity issues, and major life transitions. I provide virtual therapy across Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico, and West Virginia, offering accessible, evidence‐based care to clients seeking meaningful and lasting change. I have 30+ years of experience in private practice and leadership roles at organizations including:
- The Joint Commission
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Kaiser Permanente
- Common Spirit
- Mount Sinai Health System
This background allows me to offer deep clinical expertise paired with practical, real‐world understanding of how people heal and grow. My approach is warm, collaborative, open‐minded, and affirming. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I’m here to walk beside you with steady support and clinically grounded guidance. I specialize in therapy for adults experiencing:
- Anxiety & panic disorders
- Depression & mood disorders
- PTSD and trauma recovery
- Substance use and addiction
- LGBTQIA+ affirmative care
- Men’s issues & identity exploration
- Life and career transitions
- Chronic illness & long-term stress
Additional areas of expertise include: Bipolar disorder, OCD, grief & loss, workplace stress, anger management, cultural/ethnic identity issues, expat adjustment, relationship issues, family challenges, and end-of-life concerns
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? I help adults manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and ADHD through structured, supportive online therapy. Many of my clients are high-functioning professionals who feel pressure to “hold it together” while struggling internally.
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 13 years of experience. I provide online therapy and am in-network with major insurance plans to make care accessible and practical.
Hi! My name is Shira and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in both Florida and New York. I am an integrative, action-oriented therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples move from feeling stuck and disconnected to living with deep purpose, clarity, and security. I believe true healing requires looking at the whole person. Because of this, my work bridges the gap between the mind and the body. Clients appreciate that I bring a unique balance of profound warmth, practical directness, and evidence-based science to every session.
Hi my name is Carilyn Rego, but I go by Carrie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Maryland and Florida who has been working in the mental health field for 19 years. I specialize in working with clients 18+ and those who identify as Neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+. I have my MSW from Monmouth University and have worked in a variety of different settings and in different states.
Do you ever find yourself brushing off your challenges, thinking they're too small to discuss? Life can feel like a constant juggling act, leaving you breathless and longing for a place to hide. Social invitations come your way, but you hesitate. Loneliness creeps in, and you wonder who you are beyond the weight of your worries. Let's change that narrative. I get it, the struggle of feeling like no one truly understands. Together, let’s reshape your journey. Whether day-to-day stressors, past traumas, struggles with addiction, or the weight of anxiety are holding you back, let’s tackle them head on.
As a graduate of the University of Southern California and an active-duty Navy Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and families around the world including children, teens, spouses, GS employees, retirees, and active-duty service members.
Hi, I'm Zaneb! I'm a licensed mental health therapist who believes therapy should be a place where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. I earned my bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Sociology and my Master's in Social Work from The Ohio State University, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care.
Over the past several years, I've had the privilege of working with thousands of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, relationship challenges, and cultural identity. As someone who understands the pressure of balancing high expectations, perfectionism, and multiple roles, I strive to create a space where you don't have to have everything figured out before asking for help.
Hello, I'm Rejith Kumaran, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSN, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults. I treat ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions through personalized medication management and supportive therapy. I prescribe Stimulant/Non-Stimulant medications for appropriately diagnosed ADHD when clinically indicated. My practice focuses on general outpatient psychiatry, and I generally do not provide ongoing management of chronic benzodiazepines, opioid pain medications, methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), or other medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. My goal is to deliver safe, collaborative, patient-centered care that supports lasting mental wellness.
I believe mental health care should feel collaborative, practical, and judgment-free. I take the time to understand not only your symptoms, but also your lifestyle, relationships, work, physical health, and the goals that matter most to you.
My approach to medication management is thoughtful and individualized. I believe in using the lowest effective dose when possible, avoiding unnecessary medications, and making changes based on how you actually feel and function—not simply a diagnosis on paper. I’ll explain the reasoning behind treatment recommendations, including benefits, potential side effects, and alternatives, so you can make informed decisions about your care.
I also place a strong emphasis on the fundamentals that influence mental health, including sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and healthy routines. Medication can be an important tool, but I believe the best outcomes often come from looking at the whole person.
Most importantly, I want you to feel heard and comfortable being honest with me. My goal is to create a space where we can openly discuss what is working, what isn’t, and adjust your treatment together as your needs change.
I'm a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults. I earned my Master's in Counseling from Liberty University. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed or put a lot of pressure on themselves to hold everything together. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, and I see therapy as a partnership focused on creating meaningful, practical change.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with a Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University. I provide therapy for teens, adults, and couples, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I create a warm, supportive space where clients feel genuinely heard and understood. I also offer faith-based Christian counseling upon request, integrating clients’ values and beliefs into the therapeutic process when desired.
Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.
My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.
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