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When someone you love is struggling with mental health or substance use, it can take over your entire life. You may feel anxious, constantly on edge, and unsure what to do next. You might be asking yourself: Am I helping, or making things worse? When do I step in? How do I set limits without pushing them away? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

I specialize in working with family members of individuals in crisis. While many providers focus on the person struggling, I focus on you—the parent, partner, or loved one trying to hold everything together. With over 10 years of experience in dual diagnosis treatment and clinical leadership, I help families understand what’s happening, respond more effectively, and create clear, realistic boundaries.

Hi there, I’m glad you’re here. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Consultant (CEDS-C), I support teens and women in managing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and emotional overwhelm so they can feel grounded, confident, and healthy again. Reaching out for support is a brave step, and I respect the strength it takes to start this journey.

Hi, I'm Deborah Auguste, LPC. After a successful career in engineering, I followed my calling to become a counselor and earned my Master's degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Addiction Counseling from Crown College. I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and hope by providing a warm, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, and life transitions using practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's unique needs. I also offer Christian counseling for clients who wish to integrate their faith into the therapeutic process. As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, I enjoy helping couples strengthen communication, deepen their connection, and build healthy, lasting relationships.

Richard Hamilton is a licensed professional

counselor with over twenty-five years of experience

treating youth, adults, and families in outpatient, in-

home, and residential settings. He has over fifteen

years of supervisory experience providing guidance and leadership to therapists and other mental health professionals. In addition, he is a dynamic cognitive-behavioral therapist possessing three years of doctoral

training. Richard has served as an expert witness for the courts regarding trauma-related cases, provides mentoring/coaching, and is regarded as a true leader in the mental health profession. He has special interests in

therapy and supervisory model development with a concentration in continuing education requirements. He exhibits exemplary guidance to others and observes strict time management. His ultimate goal is to provide

top-quality person-centered services to those in need.

Richard's mother and late father have a history entrenched within the "caring for others" and "understanding mental health" world. That firm foundation has led Richard to be able to serve for the last 26 years in positions such as DFCS worker, licensed therapist, and ultimately business

owner. Because of his journey, Richard values and treasures the therapeutic process.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. Using a client-centered and solution-focused approach, I help individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Together, we'll build practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.