Meet The Rooted Rhythm Team
We are a community of heart-centered, holistic therapists who believe in the healing power of connection, safety, and play.
Our clinicians offer therapy for children, teens, and adults across Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and New Jersey.
Our mission is to help children find their voice through play, to help teens and adults reconnect with their inner strength, and to help parents raise grounded, empowered, and happy kids.
Founding Team
Sophie Schauermann, MSW, LCSW | Founder
Sophie founded Rooted Rhythm in 2019 with a simple belief: children deserve mental health care designed specifically for who they are, not a smaller version of adult therapy. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a bachelor’s degree in child development and clinical psychology before completing her Master of Social Work at the University of Denver.
Early in her career, she provided home-based intensive services and worked alongside families in schools, outpatient settings, and community mental health before founding Rooted Rhythm. Sophie believes meaningful therapy begins by meeting people where they are developmentally while equipping the adults in their lives to better understand and support them. As Rooted Rhythm grew, that same relationship-centered philosophy expanded beyond children to serve teens, adults, couples, and families through a team of clinicians who share the same commitment to developmentally informed, attachment-centered care.
As the daughter of both an entrepreneur and a dyslexia specialist, Sophie grew up witnessing the power of building organizations and building people. While she never planned to lead a growing practice, Rooted Rhythm evolved naturally from a desire to better serve children and families. Today, she remains humbled by the team, the families they serve, and the opportunity to help build an organization dedicated to exceptional clinical care.
Joel Ciarochi, MD, MBA | Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder
Joel Ciarochi is a board-certified anesthesiologist and business leader with nearly three decades of experience in medicine, leadership, and organizational development. His background in healthcare and business brings a unique perspective to Rooted Rhythm's mission of making high-quality mental health care more accessible, effective, and deeply human.
Joel joined founder Sophie Schauermann in the early days of Rooted Rhythm, helping transform her solo therapy practice into a growing group practice. Together, they built and expanded a model of care that emphasizes meaningful therapeutic progress, strong parent-child relationships, and the importance of human connection. What began as a small practice has since grown into a multi-state mental health organization serving thousands of families.
As Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Joel helps guide Rooted Rhythm's long-term strategy, partnerships, expansion, and technology development. He is particularly passionate about building sustainable systems and using innovation to make exceptional care more accessible without losing the relationships at the heart of therapy.
Joel believes that lasting impact comes from investing in people, challenging traditional models of care, and creating an organization where clinicians, children, and families can thrive.
Executive Leadership
Emily McGee | CEO
Emily brings extensive experience scaling behavioral health organizations, with a unique background spanning law, clinical mental health, and organizational leadership. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctor from Penn State Dickinson Law and is a member of the State Bar of Texas. She has also pursued graduate education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
With a background in executive leadership, employment law, human resources, and organizational development, Emily understands that lasting success requires more than strong operations. It takes thoughtful leadership, a healthy workplace culture, and an unwavering commitment to doing what's right. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctor from Penn State Dickinson Law and is a member of the State Bar of Texas. She has also pursued graduate education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
Emily was drawn to Rooted Rhythm's belief that meaningful growth happens through relationships and that caring for clinicians is an essential part of caring for families. She brings a thoughtful, confident, and compassionate approach to leadership, with a genuine appreciation for the people and purpose behind the work. As CEO, Emily is excited to guide Rooted Rhythm into its next chapter, ensuring that as the organization serves more and more communities, the quality of its care, the strength of its culture, and its commitment to children and families remain at the heart of everything it does. Read full bio here.
Erica Liberati | National Practice Director
Erica serves as the National Practice Director at Rooted Rhythm Therapy and brings 20 years of experience in behavioral health. Her background includes residential treatment, human resources, administration, operations, and business development. Having worked directly with clients and families as well as in organizational leadership, Erica brings an understanding of the many people and moving pieces that come together to support a behavioral health practice.
Erica has always been drawn to finding practical ways to make things work better for the people around her. Her experience includes leading operations for behavioral health practices, improving workflows, developing internal resources, building community and referral relationships, and creating systems that help teams stay connected and organized.
As National Practice Director, Erica oversees the day-to-day operations of Rooted Rhythm and works across departments and locations to keep teams, priorities, and operations moving forward together. She enjoys listening to what teams need, solving problems, and finding ways to create resources and processes that better support their work. Read full bio here.
Clinical Leadership
Kate Schramm, MSW, LCSW | National Clinical Director & Therapist
Alena Brocker, MSW, CSWC | Director of Culture and Expansion & Therapist
Clinical Supervisors
Amy Harmon, MA, LCSW, RPT, ACS | Clinical Supervisor
Maggie McEachern, LCSW | Clinical Supervisor
Laurel Nook, MA, LPC | Therapist & Clinical Supervisor (Arvada, CO)
Elana Cohen, MSW, LCSW | Therapist & Clinical Supervisor (Denver, CO)
Erin Wheatley, MSW, LCSW | Clinical Supervisor & New Jersey Lead Therapist (Montclair, NJ)
Our Therapists
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Colorado Therapists
Kate Schramm, MSW, LCSW | National Clinical Director & Therapist (Denver, CO)
Kate builds therapeutic relationships rooted in trust, respect, and safety, creating space for children to process emotions, grow, and heal at their own pace. With over a decade of experience supporting children ages 2–10 through ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and caregiver-child challenges, she brings creativity, curiosity, and playfulness to her work. As Clinical Director, Kate provides leadership and mentorship while integrating Child-Centered Play Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, and CBT into her relational, developmentally attuned approach. Read full bio here.
Elana Cohen, MSW, LCSW | Therapist & Clinical Supervisor (Denver, CO)
Elana is a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families. She blends trauma-informed care, CBT, play therapy, positive psychology, and experiential approaches to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and family challenges. Read full bio here.
Alena Brocker, MSW, CSWC | Director of Culture and Expansion & Therapist (Denver, CO)
Alena approaches her work through a strengths-based, client-centered lens, rooted in the belief that children are resilient and capable of experiencing and expressing authentic emotions. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a nonjudgmental presence to her relationships with children and caregivers, fostering a collaborative environment built on trust and mutual respect. Read full bio here.
Victoria Mancinelli, MSW | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Victoria brings extensive experience in nonprofit and school settings, meeting young people and parents exactly where they are and celebrating neurodiverse strengths with authenticity and care. Drawing from trauma-focused CBT, DBT, SFBT, somatic, and relational approaches—along with her lived experience as a mother of two—she offers both clinical expertise and real-world understanding to the families she supports. Read full bio here.
Erin Wheatley, MSW, LCSW | Clinical Supervisor & Therapist (Telehealth only in CO)
Erin’s therapeutic style is rooted in empathy, presence, and respect for each person’s unique story. She wants each client to feel comfortable bringing their whole self into the room, knowing they will be met with warmth, curiosity, and acceptance. Erin specializes in parent coaching and non-directive play therapy with highly sensitive and neurodivergent children, while also working with families, teens, and adults seeking deeper connection and understanding of themselves. Read full bio here.
Marietta DeFreese, MS, LPC, NCC | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Marietta provides a warm, supportive space where youth and families can explore emotions and grow, using a person-centered, strength-based approach. With experience in community and school settings, she tailors her care to each client’s needs, helping them navigate life’s challenges with empathy, creativity, and collaboration. Read full bio here.
Lex Rafael, MA, LPCC | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Lex is a depth-oriented psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her approach is relational and trauma-informed, integrating play, creativity, and curiosity into the therapeutic process. She has taken trainings in trauma-focused CBT, trauma-informed play therapy, polyvagal theory, adolescent substance use, and narrative approaches to therapy using fairy tales and storytelling. In her clinical work, Lex draws from various modalities, adapting her approach to meet each client where they are. Read full bio here.
Morgan Friedman, MA | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Morgan brings a strengths-based, child-centered approach to supporting children’s emotional well-being, helping them feel seen, safe, and supported through play and connection. With over nine years in early childhood education and ongoing clinical training, she partners with families to nurture resilience and honor each child’s unique story. Read full bio here.
Maggie Rosen, MA, LPC | Therapist (Denver & Arvada, CO)
Maggie Rosen supports children, teens, and families in building emotional understanding, regulation, and secure connections. Drawing on play, creativity, and attachment-based approaches, she partners with parents and caregivers to navigate challenges with empathy and clarity. Read full bio here.
Shelly Murphy, MA, NCC, LPCC | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Shelly is a trauma-informed, attachment-focused therapist who supports highly sensitive children, teens, and parents. With a background in early childhood education and Human Development and Family Studies, she blends professional training with lived parenting experience to help families better understand big emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and strengthen connection. Shelly offers a steady, compassionate presence and integrates person-centered, evidence-based approaches to ensure children and parents feel seen, supported, and empowered. Read full bio here.
Madeline Hulbert, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Madeline is a compassionate therapist who supports children and families through play, connection, and collaboration, helping kids feel seen, heard, and empowered. She integrates trauma-informed practices, play therapy, mindfulness, and CBT, partnering closely with parents to foster healing, resilience, and strong family connections. Read full bio here.
Lauren Whiteside, MA, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Lauren works with children, teens, and parents, bringing warmth, curiosity, and a deep belief in the power of connection to every session. She creates a safe, collaborative space where kids can explore, express themselves, and build skills for emotional growth, regulation, and resilience. Her approach is relational, person-centered, and trauma-informed, integrating play, art, mindfulness, and reflection while honoring each child’s individuality. Lauren’s experience spans child welfare, school-based therapy, and early childhood education, including teaching neurodiverse and gifted children, and she partners closely with families to support both children and the adults who care for them. Read full bio here.
Ellen Alleman, MA, LPCC | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Ellen has extensive experience working with children and families navigating anxiety, emotional intensity, and overexcitabilities. She is especially passionate about supporting highly sensitive children and adults, helping them better understand their inner world while building tools to feel more regulated, confident, and empowered. Her work also focuses on strengthening executive functioning skills and supporting overall social-emotional development. Read full bio here.
Audrey Norton, MA, LPC | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Audrey believes that meaningful therapy begins with feeling safe, seen, and genuinely understood. She is deeply committed to building relationships rooted in trust, authenticity, and respect, and she brings a warm, steady presence to her work with children, teens, and their families. Audrey values each child’s individuality and honors their pace, creating space for curiosity, connection, and growth to unfold naturally. Read full bio here.
Ruby Kate Gray, MSW, LSW, MFT | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Ruby Kate is passionate about helping children, teens, and families build stronger connections and navigate life's challenges. She has experience providing therapy in outpatient, community mental health, and inpatient behavioral health settings, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Ruby Kate is especially passionate about play-based therapy and partners with parents and caregivers to support children's emotional growth and healing. Read full bio here.
Bari Agnes, MA, LPCC | Therapist (Denver, CO & Lakewood, CO)
Bari believes that toys aren’t just toys—they’re powerful tools for expression, healing, and growth. She creates a warm, supportive space where children can explore big feelings, build confidence, and make sense of their world through play. Specializing in non-directive play therapy, Bari meets each child with curiosity and compassion while also partnering closely with caregivers to support growth beyond the therapy room. Read full bio here.
Tara Sanders, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Tara is a Licensed Social Worker who brings warmth, creativity, and compassion to her work with children, teens, adults, and families. With a background in education and therapy, she specializes in supporting neurodivergent children, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, and family connection through a strengths-based, collaborative approach. Tara is passionate about creating affirming, supportive spaces where clients feel understood, empowered, and safe to grow. Read full bio here.
Kyla Murray, MSW, LSW, & SSP | Therapist (Denver, CO)
Kyla Murray is a gentle and empathetic therapist who approaches her practice through a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens, rooted in the belief that a real therapeutic connection is the heart of progress. With an extensive background spanning school-based settings, residential treatment, and summer camps, she brings a versatile perspective to supporting children and families. Kyla specializes in creating a safe, compassionate space where children can explore their world through the natural languages of play and art. Read full bio here.
Ellie Kayyem, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Arvada, CO)
Ellie is a warm, relational therapist who supports children, adolescents, and families in building resilience, emotional regulation, and connection. Trained in EMDR and Synergetic Play Therapy, she blends trauma-informed, holistic, and developmentally attuned approaches to help clients navigate challenges with compassion and clarity. Read full bio here.
Erica Lazarus, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Arvada, CO)
Erica supports highly sensitive children, teens, and adults in reconnecting with their inner brilliance and navigating life with authenticity. Trained in EMDR and play therapy, and drawing on somatic practices, mindfulness, and trauma-informed, culturally attuned approaches, she helps clients cultivate self-trust, resilience, and a sense of wholeness. Read full bio here.
Hope Saunders, MS, MFTC | Therapist (Arvada, CO)
Hope works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from a warm, attachment-focused perspective that emphasizes connection, safety, and authenticity. She is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, including those navigating ADHD and ASD, as well as adult women and men experiencing anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. Hope integrates play therapy, EFT, CBT, and relational approaches to help clients feel understood, build emotional awareness, and create meaningful change. Read full bio here.
Kylie Bakersky, MS, LPCC | Therapist (Arvada, CO)
Kylie is a warm, compassionate therapist who believes meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. She creates a safe, welcoming space where children, adolescents, and families can be themselves, build trust, and feel empowered to grow. With training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Kylie especially enjoys working with children and uses play, creativity, and age-appropriate approaches to help them express emotions and navigate challenges. She also has a passion for supporting adolescents and helping them feel comfortable exploring the experiences that shape who they are. Kylie’s integrative, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach allows her to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. Read full bio here.
Christopher Cypher, MA, MFTC | Therapist (Colorado Springs, CO)
Chris is a compassionate therapist who works with school-aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating life’s stressors and relationship challenges. Using approaches such as Narrative Therapy, the Gottman Method, IBCT, and an attachment-based lens, he helps clients explore and reshape the stories and expectations that impact their lives. Chris values authenticity, collaboration, and meeting clients without judgment, with the goal of helping individuals and relationships grow stronger and more connected. He also brings a multicultural, person-centered perspective to his work, with a special connection to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Read full bio here.
Lila Coil, MA, LPCC, ATR | Therapist (Colorado Springs, CO)
Lila supports children and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, identity exploration, and life transitions, offering an affirming space for neurodivergent, sensitive, and LGBTQ+ clients. Using DBT-informed art therapy, talk therapy, somatic, mindfulness, play therapy, and dream exploration, she helps clients build confidence, develop meaningful skills, and feel empowered to create a life aligned with their authentic selves. Read full bio here.
Claire Byrnes, MA, LPCC, NCC | Therapist (Lakewood, CO & Denver, CO)
Claire is a warm, empathetic therapist who supports children, teens, adults, and families in healing through connection, play, and authentic expression. Trained in EMDR and Theraplay, she blends play therapy, expressive arts, and trauma- and attachment-informed approaches to help clients feel seen, build resilience, and foster strong family relationships. Read full bio here.
Kathryn Williams, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Lakewood, CO)
Kathryn believes that meaningful healing happens within the safety of a secure, supportive relationship and takes a relational, person-centered approach to create a steady, compassionate space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered. She specializes in working with children and adolescents through child-centered play therapy, while integrating DBT-informed skills like emotional regulation and mindfulness, and offers parent coaching rooted in her background in child welfare and family reunification. Passionate about affirming the LGBTQIA+ community and supporting individuals with ADHD, Kathryn takes a strengths-based approach to neurodivergence—helping clients and families feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with who they truly are. Read full bio here.
Karis Miller, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Lakewood, CO)
Karis Miller is passionate about supporting kids and teens as they navigate big feelings, relationships, and the challenges of growing up. Drawing from her experience in school settings, she helps clients build emotional awareness and practical tools so they can feel more steady, understood, and confident in themselves. Read full bio here.
Audra Hasenmyer, MA, LPCC | Therapist (Lakewood, CO)
Audra brings a gentle, curious, and collaborative approach to working with clients across the lifespan. She is especially passionate about supporting children, while also working with adolescents and adults navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. Audra has experience incorporating child-centered play therapy techniques and is committed to continuing to grow in approaches that support children and families in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways. She is particularly interested in working with neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those seeking a space where their identities and experiences are fully affirmed. Read full bio here.
Caylin Erb, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Lakewood, CO)
Caylin is a warm, creative therapist who supports kids, teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate life transitions, identity, self-esteem, addiction and recovery, grief, and relationship challenges. Drawing on DBT, Trauma-Informed Care, Narrative Therapy, and expressive and somatic modalities, she helps clients get unstuck, build practical tools, and reconnect with themselves and the life they want. For younger clients, she creates a playful, safe space where kids can express themselves through creativity and movement. She also partners with parents and caregivers as an essential part of the process. Read full bio here.
Chrissy Andreasen, MSW| Therapist (Lakewood, CO)
Chrissy brings warmth, authenticity, and a heart-centered presence to therapy, helping children, caregivers, and families navigate life’s challenges with patience, humor, and trust. She integrates trauma-informed care, play therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and relational approaches, honoring each client’s emotions, cultural context, and unique story to foster healing, growth, and resilience. Read full bio here.
Jamie Binstock, MS, MFTC | Therapist (Centennial & Denver, CO)
Jamie brings warmth, humor, and genuine curiosity to her work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. She creates a welcoming, judgment-free space where clients can feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are. Jamie works with anxiety, big emotions, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and relationship struggles, using play, creativity, connection, and a family-systems approach to help clients feel understood and build stronger, more meaningful relationships. Read full bio here.
Katie Stonehouse, MA, LPCC | Therapist (Centennial, CO)
Katie is a relational, play-based therapist who creates a warm and affirming space where children, adolescents, and families feel safe, understood, and supported. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and life transitions, drawing from Synergetic Play Therapy, attachment-based, somatic, expressive arts, and person-centered approaches. Katie is committed to an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming practice and works closely with caregivers to support each child’s unique healing journey. Read full bio here.
Courtney Hamel, MA, LPCC | Therapist (Arvada, CO & Denver, CO)
Courtney brings a warm, grounded presence and deep empathy to her work with children, adults, and families. She believes that true healing happens within safe, connected relationships where clients feel unconditionally accepted, heard, and met exactly where they are. Creating an authentic and nurturing space, Courtney invites clients to show up as their true selves, using warmth and curiosity to foster meaningful growth and self-discovery. Read full bio here.
Jessika Allison, MA, LPCC | Therapist (Colorado Springs, CO & Denver, CO)
Jessika is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where children, teens, and young adults feel heard, understood, and empowered. While she enjoys working with individuals across different stages of life, her clinical focus and passion are largely centered around working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Read full bio here.
Emily Taylor, MA, LPCC | Therapist (Lakewood, CO & Denver, CO)
Emily has spent nearly two decades supporting and advocating for children and families within the school setting. She has worked closely with children navigating big emotions, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, ADHD, challenges with self-esteem, life transitions, peer relationships, behavior, grief, and stress. Read full bio here.
Laurel Nook, MA, LPC | Therapist (Arvada, CO)
Laurel is an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor who brings many years of experience working with children, teens, and families to Rooted Rhythm. Warm, creative, and grounded, she specializes in anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, and strengthening parent-child relationships. Her work is rooted in play and connection, incorporating Child-Centered Play Therapy, art, sandplay, and other creative approaches alongside evidence-based modalities. Laurel also provides clinical supervision, supporting developing therapists in building confidence, intentionality, and their own authentic clinical voice. Read full bio here.
Dallas, TX Therapists
Sara Galaso, MSW, LCSW | Therapist (Dallas, TX)
Sara provides a safe, supportive space for clients to process big emotions, build self-connection, and strengthen relationships with others. Trained in play therapy, she draws on trauma-informed, family-centered, and culturally responsive approaches—offering services in both English and Spanish—to support children and women navigating grief, life transitions, and personal growth. Read full bio here.
Briyona Benjamin, MSW, LMSW | Therapist (Dallas, TX)
Briyona is dedicated to helping highly sensitive individuals and families thrive, integrating play therapy with mindfulness and somatic practices as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200). With experience in intensive outpatient therapy, family and group work, and behavior interventions, she blends developmental, cultural, and holistic approaches to support clients in building resilience, connection, and well-being. Read full bio here.
Katie Cox, MS, LPC | Therapist (Dallas, TX)
Katie believes healing happens through meaningful connection and creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and accepted. She loves working with kids, teens, and young adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, and autism. Katie uses expressive arts, activity therapy, and movement to encourage self-exploration, build coping skills, and strengthen the mind-body connection. Her approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and focused on helping each person feel empowered in their own healing journey. Read full bio here.
Adrienne Matthews, MEd, LPC-A | Therapist (Dallas, TX) | Supervised by Angelia J. Hicks, LPC-S, CSC, BCBT
Adrienne is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate practicing under the board-approved clinical supervision of Angelia J. Hicks, LPC-S, CSC, BCBT.
Adrienne believes meaningful change begins when young people feel truly seen, heard, and understood. She creates a warm, supportive space where children and adolescents can be themselves, make sense of their emotions, and build confidence in who they are. With over a decade of experience in education and counseling, Adrienne brings a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that considers the whole child and the relationships and environments that shape their experiences. She holds a Master of Education in Counseling and Development from Lamar University, is a certified school counselor in Texas, and speaks conversational Spanish. Read full bio here.
Megan Babler, MA, LPC-A | Therapist (Dallas, TX)
Megan is passionate about empowering children, women, and families to recognize their strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and reach their full potential. She strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients of all ages can feel heard, understood, and valued. Her approach is person-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-informed, helping children and adults build on their strengths, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change. Megan works collaboratively with clients and families to support healthy development, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and navigate challenges with compassion and understanding. Read full bio here.
Atlanta, GA Therapists
Sundi Crosswhite Shelton, MSW, LMSW | Therapist (Atlanta, GA)
Sundi is an empathetic therapist who supports individuals and families in building resilience, healing from trauma, and managing anxiety or depression. Trained in CBT, EMDR, Integrative Somatic Parts Work, and SPACE, and as a certified yoga instructor, she combines evidence-based and mind–body approaches to create holistic, personalized, and compassionate care. Read full bio here.
Jamie Lee Ward, MSW, LMSW, RBT | Therapist (Atlanta, GA)
Jamie supports sensitive and neurodiverse children in expressing themselves, regulating emotions, and building resilience. Drawing on play-based, somatic, and relational approaches, she partners with families and care teams to create consistent, strengths-based support that honors each child’s unique pace, personality, and needs. Read full bio here.
Grace McKessy, MSW, LMSW | Therapist (Atlanta, GA)
Grace is passionate about helping children and families feel supported, understood, and empowered. Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, she creates a warm and nurturing space where children can build confidence, express themselves, and thrive. Grace draws from child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems theory to provide individualized care tailored to each child's unique needs. Read full bio here.
Sarah Benne, MSW, LMSW | Therapist (Atlanta, GA)
Sarah brings a warm, compassionate, and grounded presence to her work with children, teens, and families. She believes therapy begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood, and strives to create a safe space where clients can be themselves, build trust, and explore their experiences. Her strengths-based, trauma-informed approach draws from play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and family systems, while incorporating creativity, play, and movement. Sarah earned her Master of Social Work with a clinical focus on children and families and provides culturally responsive services to Spanish-speaking children and families. Read full bio here.
Montclair, NJ Therapists
Erin Wheatley, MSW, LCSW | Clinical Supervisor & New Jersey Lead Therapist (Montclair, NJ)
Erin’s therapeutic style is rooted in empathy, presence, and respect for each person’s unique story. She wants each client to feel comfortable bringing their whole self into the room, knowing they will be met with warmth, curiosity, and acceptance. Erin specializes in parent coaching and non-directive play therapy with highly sensitive and neurodivergent children, while also working with families, teens, and adults seeking deeper connection and understanding of themselves. Read full bio here.
Our Admin Team
Rita Rossi | Director of Client Operations
Katie Gallagher | Head of Billing
Jay Edwards | Team Lead
Nora Puente | Intake Coordinator
Nicole Cazeñas | Executive Assistant to the National Practice Director
Elijah Haase | Client Care Coordinator
Zeno Udarbe | Executive Office Manager
Melody Tucker | Intake Coordinator
Manilyn Udarbe | Billing Assistant
Shae White Robinson | Client Care Coordinator
