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Hello, I am excited to work with and help individuals on their Mental health journey. My focus is to create a safe space for individuals to collaborate and reflect upon. So, individuals can grow and develop appropriate skills to deal with complicated life challenges and/or situations.

I have worked with all age groups, individuals, couples, and families., depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, anger management, chronic pain, fears, trauma, grief/loss, military families, personal growth, and life transitions. I utilized an array of therapeutic interventions stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic-based therapy, Strength-based therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Narrative therapy.

My  expertise  includes working as a hospice social worker who supported the emotional, psychological, and social wellness of end-of-life patients. I advocated to address the concerns and wishes of people in the later stages of their lives. 

I have experience navigating the school systems, IEP’s, and working with children with disabilities. My clinical rotation included serving a major metropolitan community at the capacity of mental health, chemical dependency, NICU, pediatrics, fetal demise, and underserved populations.

About me: I hold an Associate degree in accounting, a Bachelor of business administration, and a Master’s degree in Social Work. When I am not working with clients, I enjoy my family time and the happiest place on earth.  

I believe that taking care of your health and well-being while taking care of yourself gives you the power to lead the way to learning, skillset, growth, and gives you the chance for the initial transformation to occur.

I would be delighted and honored to have you join me on this journey of self-discovery, growth, education, and healing.

Hello, my name is Michael, and thank you for coming to see what The Center of Resiliency is all about. I have a profound amount of respect for those who take it upon themselves to work to increase their quality of life, and I feel very honored to be someone that you might be able to turn to for guidance through that learning experience.

I enjoy working with individual teens and adults, couples, and families, who want to process the impact of neurodivergence(ADHD, ASD, OCD, BPD I/II), low self-image/esteem, attachment issues, motivation troubles, communication problems, or a myriad of other issues causing or stemming anxiety and depression.

Once I get to know my client's goals and strengths, I like to take a solution-focused approach, using a bevy of tools from various modalities(CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy). I work to help my clients not only understand why they’ve found themselves in their current position, but also to start developing actionable directives to begin to work toward the goals that we will have collaboratively created to address the issues you’re coming into improve.

I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, and have roughly six years of direct practice experience, but I’ve lived my entire life with my own neurodivergent challenges and have learned a host of nuanced approaches to supporting people through theirs. Let’s get to work.

Welcome to The Center of Resiliency!

Hi, I’m Yna. My hope is to create a safe and compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and supported throughout the process. I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I have a strong foundation in grief work, supporting clients as they process loss in all its forms, whether that involves a loved one or a significant life change. I value culturally sensitive and inclusive care, and I strive to support clients from all backgrounds who may feel unseen or misunderstood in their experiences.

My approach is grounded in client-centered therapy. I integrate a blend of Humanistic Therapy, Experiential Therapy including art therapy, and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) to foster emotional expression, creativity, and mind-body awareness. I also draw from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative approaches to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts, explore meaning, and foster resilience and hope. I strive to make therapy a space where healing feels both accessible and empowering. 

I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College and have experience working with youth and families across school and community settings. Outside of my professional life, I find balance and inspiration in nature with my dogs, visiting theme parks, reading, and journaling.