Meet Our Team

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Emily Watkins, LCSW, ADDC

Specialties and Modalities

Emily is a compassionate and skilled therapist who specializes in working with individuals facing substance use disorders (SUD), eating disorders (ED), and women’s issues. With a diverse and extensive clinical background, Emily also provides support for individuals dealing with domestic violence/abuse, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship challenges. She takes an eclectic and client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from a range of effective modalities to ensure that each individual receives the most personalized and supportive care. 

Demographics

Adolescents 16+, college aged students, and adults (ages 16-40). 

Katie Veraldi, LPC

Katie currently has a waitlist for new clients.

Specialties and Modalities

Katie specializes in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Katie combines Person-Centered Therapy with elements of Existential Therapy, ACT, DBT, and CBT to tailor her approach to each client, offering the right tools to foster lasting change and self-understanding. Katie is also Phase 1 Trained in Brainspotting (focused mindfulness), to address trauma and other life stressors. As an advocate for Health At Every Size (HAES) and a 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, she provides a supportive, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where individuals of all body types can explore their identities and heal without fear of discrimination.

Demographics

Adolescents 16+, adults, and couples (ages 16-60).  

JJ Abbott, MSW, LSW

JJ currently has a waitlist for new clients.

Specialties and Modalities

JJ is a queer therapist with a background in higher levels of care and a passion for treating both the surface and the source. Her therapeutic style is highly educational, relational, and direct. Specializing in suicidality, self-harm, and trauma, JJ works primarily with adolescents and young adults, blending self-regulation skills with subconscious healing. JJ has strong, applied knowledge of DBT, ACT, CBT, and motivational interviewing. JJ has additional specialized training in EMDR, CPT, and ERP.

Demographics

Pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and adults (ages 10-40).