Meet The Team
Jessica Leo LCADC | CCS
As a founder, Jessica’s ultimate goal is to create an environment where every client feels genuinely respected and is consistently placed at the forefront of all efforts. No problem is too small, no concern too heavy for her attention. She approaches her work with unwavering eagerness and a heartfelt commitment to assist everyone she encounters.
With over 10 years of dedicated experience in the field, Jessica has accumulated a vast and diverse wealth of knowledge across a wide variety of settings. She embraces each challenge with profound empathy, an enduring sense of responsibility, and truly exceptional care in every aspect of her work.
Rima Patel LPC | LCADC | ACS
As a founder, Rima is deeply committed to creating a warm, trusting, and supportive space for every client seeking help with addiction, depression, and other challenges. With over 20 years of extensive experience in the field, she brings not only profound knowledge but also invaluable insight into the healing process through effective therapy.
Passionate about cultivating a compassionate and skilled clinical team, she leads with a clear mission to help clients discover true healing and renewed hope.
In her role as administrator, Rima ensures that you are always in capable, caring, and attentive hands. Each therapist on the team is heart-led, dedicated, and genuinely invested in enriching and transforming your life for the better through personalized counseling.
Our Dedicated and Compassionate Therapists
Achante Andrews LAC, LCADC
Veronica Verdier LMFT
David Bess LCSW,LCADC Offers EMDR
Meet Achante:
Achante is dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. She specialize in working with co-occurring disorders, supporting clients who are navigating both substance use challenges and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders.
With a strong foundation in clinical counseling and
Meet Achante:
Achante is dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. She specialize in working with co-occurring disorders, supporting clients who are navigating both substance use challenges and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders.
With a strong foundation in clinical counseling and addiction treatment. She brings a compassionate, practical, and client-centered approach to every session.
During the initial session, You can expect a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment where you are free to share openly at your own pace. Together, we’ll begin developing a plan tailored to your unique needs, focusing on building coping skills, addressing co-occurring symptoms, and creating strategies that support long-term recovery and emotional wellness.
David Bess LCSW,LCADC Offers EMDR
Veronica Verdier LMFT
David Bess LCSW,LCADC Offers EMDR
Meet David:
David is a social work practitioner, educator, activist, and advocate grounded in the core values of service orientation, social justice, dignity and worth of every person. He is a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
The first session with David is about you, the client. While David is getting to know about you and your n
Meet David:
David is a social work practitioner, educator, activist, and advocate grounded in the core values of service orientation, social justice, dignity and worth of every person. He is a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
The first session with David is about you, the client. While David is getting to know about you and your needs, David is more interested in you getting to know David. To build a working relationship, both need to work on elements of a solid relational foundation, such as, communication, respect, honesty, and trust, David believes this first meeting is essential for the client to be able to gauge aspects of these, and other, relational elements.
Noelle Mathew. LCSW, LCADC, CASAC
Veronica Verdier LMFT
Veronica Verdier LMFT
Meet Noelle:
Noelle is passionate about helping teens and adults make sense of their experiences and feel less alone in what they’re carrying.
She specialize in co-occurring anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She is committed to creating a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow.
During the initi
Meet Noelle:
Noelle is passionate about helping teens and adults make sense of their experiences and feel less alone in what they’re carrying.
She specialize in co-occurring anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She is committed to creating a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow.
During the initial session, you can expect to focus on what matters most to you. It’s a collaborative process—you share your story, and I’ll help you identify the patterns and challenges that are holding you back. You can expect to leave our first session feeling heard, supported, and equipped with a clear roadmap for the journey ahead.
Veronica Verdier LMFT
Veronica Verdier LMFT
Veronica Verdier LMFT
Meet Veronica:
Veronica is a dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion. She believes that therapy should be as unique as the person sitting across from her.
She uses an eclectic, individualized approach tailored to client specific needs.
Her practice often incor
Meet Veronica:
Veronica is a dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion. She believes that therapy should be as unique as the person sitting across from her.
She uses an eclectic, individualized approach tailored to client specific needs.
Her practice often incorporates mindfulness and meditation to help clients stay grounded.
During the initial session, Veronica focuses on getting to know the person behind the history. She invites clients to share what led them to therapy, their passions, and even their dislikes, using these insights to build a strong foundation of rapport. She strives to ensure every individual feels completely comfortable and empowered in her care.
