Our Therapists
Amanda Peterson, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with children, adolescents, and families who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and substance use.
Amanda Peterson, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with children, adolescents, and families who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and substance use.
Amy Jeffers, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Associate Clinical Director
Practices from an eclectic approach and believes that therapy should be accessible to everyone, carefully modified and adapted to the unique needs of each client.
Amy Jeffers, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Associate Clinical Director
Practices from an eclectic approach and believes that therapy should be accessible to everyone, carefully modified and adapted to the unique needs of each client.
Arushi Bhardwaj, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with adults and young adults with anxiety, depression, life transition, grief and eating disorder issues.
Arushi Bhardwaj, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with adults and young adults with anxiety, depression, life transition, grief and eating disorder issues.
Ashley McCallion, Masters Level Clinical Intern
Masters Level Clinical Intern
Works with children, adolescents, and families experiencing OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges using CBT and ERP approaches.
Ashley McCallion, Masters Level Clinical Intern
Masters Level Clinical Intern
Works with children, adolescents, and families experiencing OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges using CBT and ERP approaches.
Carol Schwerha, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director
Works with all ages from children to adults, specializing in family therapy, life transitions, eating disorders, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Carol Schwerha, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director
Works with all ages from children to adults, specializing in family therapy, life transitions, eating disorders, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Claire Callahan, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Claire Callahan, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Dara Kaiser, M.Ed, Ed.S, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with children ages 5–17 experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral and adjustment challenges, building strong connections with children and families.
Dara Kaiser, M.Ed, Ed.S, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with children ages 5–17 experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral and adjustment challenges, building strong connections with children and families.
Gretchen Hoge, PhD, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children, teens, and adults, specializing in trauma, domestic violence, and life transitions, including relationships, parenting, careers, aging, illness, anxiety, and depression.
Gretchen Hoge, PhD, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children, teens, and adults, specializing in trauma, domestic violence, and life transitions, including relationships, parenting, careers, aging, illness, anxiety, and depression.
Jada Williams, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationship dynamics & cultural/ethnic struggles.
Jada Williams, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationship dynamics & cultural/ethnic struggles.
Jasmine Sanders, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and everyday stressors.
Jasmine Sanders, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and everyday stressors.
Jennifer Sheriff, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Jennifer Sheriff, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life transitions.
John Millett, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships, and couples.
John Millett, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships, and couples.
Kate Solomon, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with individuals who are experiencing substance use and addictions and eating disorders.
Kate Solomon, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with individuals who are experiencing substance use and addictions and eating disorders.
Lauren Dearborn, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Balances empathy, humor, and empowerment to build authentic connections and creates a safe space so that clients feel valued and supported.
Lauren Dearborn, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Balances empathy, humor, and empowerment to build authentic connections and creates a safe space so that clients feel valued and supported.
Lexus Rose, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and trauma, & families who've been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Lexus Rose, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and trauma, & families who've been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Linden Kovarik, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Helps clients build strong therapeutic relationships where they feel supported and understood.
Linden Kovarik, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Helps clients build strong therapeutic relationships where they feel supported and understood.
Lisa Keller, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with teens and adults experiencing mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
Lisa Keller, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with teens and adults experiencing mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
Lisa Nguyen, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with adolescents and adults who are struggling with self-esteem and identity issues, general anxiety and depression, trauma, life adjustments, and career transitions.
Lisa Nguyen, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with adolescents and adults who are struggling with self-esteem and identity issues, general anxiety and depression, trauma, life adjustments, and career transitions.
Lisette Clarke, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Passionate about helping children, young adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and difficult life changes.
Lisette Clarke, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Passionate about helping children, young adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and difficult life changes.
Mary Pacejka, M.Ed, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with adolescents and adults, specializing in school and work issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Mary Pacejka, M.Ed, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with adolescents and adults, specializing in school and work issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Megan Rausch, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns using a client-centered approach.
Megan Rausch, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns using a client-centered approach.
Melissa Irisarri, MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Works with teens and adults navigating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, and other mood disorders using an integrative, holistic approach that incorporates CBT, DBT, ACT, and strengths-based, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapies.
Melissa Irisarri, MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Works with teens and adults navigating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, and other mood disorders using an integrative, holistic approach that incorporates CBT, DBT, ACT, and strengths-based, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapies.
Munesah Khan, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with adolescents and young adults facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, OCD, self-harm, grief, emotional regulation, and interpersonal challenges.
Munesah Khan, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with adolescents and young adults facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, OCD, self-harm, grief, emotional regulation, and interpersonal challenges.
Phillip Garber, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children, adults, and families to build their coping skills, explore past experiences that may be barriers to change, and learn to be present in the moment.
Phillip Garber, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children, adults, and families to build their coping skills, explore past experiences that may be barriers to change, and learn to be present in the moment.
Sarah Ahmed, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Associate Clinical Director
Licensed clinical professional counselor, works with emerging adults who may be undergoing life transitions.
Sarah Ahmed, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Associate Clinical Director
Licensed clinical professional counselor, works with emerging adults who may be undergoing life transitions.
Stephanie Goldina, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children navigating ADHD, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, depression, trauma, picky eating, peer difficulties, family conflict, autism, and more.
Stephanie Goldina, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children navigating ADHD, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, depression, trauma, picky eating, peer difficulties, family conflict, autism, and more.
Will Darzins, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who are looking for support with emotional, behavioral, or life changes.
Will Darzins, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who are looking for support with emotional, behavioral, or life changes.
Our Administrative Staff
Carmen Mellone
Director of Administrative Operations
Oversees and manages the daily operations of the administrative departments ensuring client care is the highest priority.
Carmen Mellone
Director of Administrative Operations
Oversees and manages the daily operations of the administrative departments ensuring client care is the highest priority.
Elias Lopez
Operations Assistant
Supports clients and staff by coordinating administrative and operational needs across the practice.
Elias Lopez
Operations Assistant
Supports clients and staff by coordinating administrative and operational needs across the practice.
Patty Anaya
Intake and Client Care Coordinator
Maintains accurate records of client communication and appointment scheduling to ensure seamless coordination of care.
Patty Anaya
Intake and Client Care Coordinator
Maintains accurate records of client communication and appointment scheduling to ensure seamless coordination of care.
Sarah Kruse, MS, LCPC Founder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Founder
Licensed clinical professional counselor and founder, works with adolescents and adults, specializes in anxiety, relationships and professional coaching.
Sarah Kruse, MS, LCPC Founder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Founder
Licensed clinical professional counselor and founder, works with adolescents and adults, specializes in anxiety, relationships and professional coaching.
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Our Focus
We are here to help.
At Life Insight, we offer the therapy you need for the season you’re in.
Anxiety Counseling
If anxiety has made even the simplest tasks in your life feel overwhelming and kept you from experiencing all the good in your life, we are here to help.
Teen Counseling
The only thing harder than being a teenager is raising one. Let us help you find harmony and connection as your teen becomes a happy, successful adult.
Depression Counseling
There is hope and a way out. Let us lead you there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. If you struggle to find joy in your life – we are here to help.
Family & Relationship Counseling
Whether you’re struggling with major conflicts, or want to improve relationships, our team of therapists can help you build better connections.
Child Counseling
Kids today have to face pressures we, as parents, never had to deal with. Our therapists work with children that struggle at home or school.
Eating Disorder Treatment
The battle against an eating disorder has little to do with food. If you or someone you know might have an eating disorder, we want to help.
BIPOC Services
Whether you are in need of exploring the impact of race across your lived experience or needing to process unexplored parts of your identity, our door is open to you.
EDMR & Hypnotherapy
EDMR & Hypnotherapy practices can help you free yourself from trauma and PTSD and manage your reaction to it.
Grief & Loss Counseling
We know how traumatic it can be to lose someone close or to experience another major life change. If you feel like your life is out of control, we can help.
Trauma & PTSD Counseling
You are not defined by the bad things that have happened to you. We will give you the tools you need to process through what happened so you can heal.
Life Coaching
If you have big dreams, but don’t know how to achieve them, then you might be a good fit for life coaching. You’ve got goals. We’ll help you reach them.
Stress Management Counseling
Life is stressful. We will assist you in developing the coping skills you need to handle your stress so it doesn’t keep you from living the life you want to live.
Life Transition Coaching
Life is always changing. We are here to help you deal with the range of emotions that can come with major life transitions and handle them with grace.
Online Counseling
Know that you are not alone and that there is help available for you and your family.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one therapy where you can explore your emotions and behaviors with a licensed professional therapist.
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