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Laneka Montgomery is a compassionate therapist with experience supporting individuals navigating stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions, including end-of-life concerns. She works with adults, women, and couples facing relationship challenges and emotional distress.

Laneka is committed to creating a supportive, affirming space where clients feel heard and valued.

Hi, I’m Shakira Barner, LCSW. I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

My mission is to support you as you navigate life’s daily challenges and unexpected obstacles. Life can be tough, and there are times when we may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Taking that first step toward therapy can be difficult, but you don’t have to navigate the journey alone.

Hi! I’m Brenda Nettey! I have a deep passion for walking alongside individuals on their healing journeys. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, religion/spirituality, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.

I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely seen and supported. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance-related concerns, using a collaborative and evidence-based approach tailored to each individual. My goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves, build healthier patterns, and create meaningful change at their own pace.

You might be someone who feels things deeply whether that shows up in your creativity, your work, your relationships, or the way you move through the world. On the outside, you may look like you’re managing, but internally it can feel like anxiety, overwhelm, or past experiences are always just under the surface.

• I work especially well with creatives—artists, musicians, actors—as well as individuals navigating nontraditional paths, including sex work. These spaces often come with unique pressures, emotional intensity, and a need for a therapist who is genuinely nonjudgmental and understands nuance.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, “too much,” or like traditional therapy hasn’t quite fit, you’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate that on your own.

I am here for you.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, grief, and major life transitions. I especially enjoy working with adults who feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working anymore. I bring a warm, practical, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy.

Throughout my graduate and professional experiences, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds on issues including anxiety, self-esteem and identity, stress management, and life transitions. As a mother, I also have a passion for supporting expecting and new mothers as they prepare for and adjust to expanding their families. I prioritize developing a supportive, collaborative relationship with each client, helping them feel heard, understood, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges.

Hi there—I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, past trauma, relationship struggles, and substance use. My style is warm, supportive, and down-to-earth. I use tools from CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches, but most importantly, I meet you where you are—no pressure, no judgment.

I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real, human connection. You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out, and you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just trying to understand yourself better, I’m here to help you explore what’s going on and find new ways to cope and move forward.

On a personal note, I know what it’s like to go through hard seasons and come out the other side. That lived experience helps me show up with empathy and honesty. If you're looking for someone who will listen without judgment and walk with you as you work toward real, lasting change—I'm here.