Gara Steinfeld, M.A. Ed.M, LMHC, LPC, CSAt, EMDR certified, Certified eating disorder coach, somatic experiencing practitioner in training

When asked what made me choose this career I say “I didn’t choose it- it chose me”.

I studied psychology at Florida State University, never changing my major once. I also studied criminology. Many of these classes were my favorite because they focused on deviance and the people who don’t conform to the straight and narrow. These are my people. Because choosing authenticity and healing is rebellious.

The courage it takes to let go of dysfunctional behaviors and addictions is insurmountable. I am more proud of my healing than I am my two master’s degrees from an Ivy League school.

I studied holistic wellness at NYU and received a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a masters degree in education from Columbia University. I also studied mindfulness at a mindful recovery center in Thailand, Gestalt at Esalen Institute, trauma treatment with Bessel Van Der Kolk at Kripalu, Pia Mellody’s Post Induction Therapy, and sex addiction with IITAP (the international institute for trauma and addiction professionals).  I am currently participating in the Somatic Experiencing Training. The list goes on.

My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and empowering.

I am not the type of therapist  that is going to simply say “how does that make you feel” and nod silently as you talk the entire session completely disconnected from your body and then send you on your way. Nope. That’s not what you’re going to get here so if that’s what you’re looking for, you got the wrong one.

I am going to hold you accountable, tell you the truth in a loving, easily digestible way so that we can address and heal unresolved childhood wounds. There is a somatic component to this work, meaning that we include the body (this is where trauma is stored and where we experience emotions as sensations). It’s experiential in nature, meaning sometimes we get a little weird and you may find yourself talking to an empty chair or your “inner child”. I promise there’s a method to the madness.

 AMBER SUTLIFF, Licensed mental health counselor, M.ED, emdr trained, somatic experiencing practitioner in training, certified eating disorder specialist in training

Hi, I’m Amber! My main goal as a therapist is helping others recognize their worth. I am passionate about treating trauma because I know how painful experiences can warp your perception and convince you that you are not the person you are truly capable of being. When someone is living half in the present and half in the past, they tend to turn to self-sabotage to prove their negative core beliefs “right”. I believe that the goal of therapy is helping someone recognize that pattern so that they can change it and find more meaning in life. 

This work is not merely a career to me but a big part of what makes me, me. Through my own journey with my mental health, I fell in love with therapy and became a bit of a therapy nerd. When I am not in sessions, I love to find any extra trainings and learning seminars I can. I have done trainings in EMDR, somatic experiencing, psychodrama, IFS, and DBT. My approach is through an experiential lens, meaning that I believe healing comes from reconnecting with the version of our self who experienced trauma. The goal is to learn to build trust again, both within our self and for others. This involves listening to our bodies, trusting in our ability to sit with the emotions we’ve been afraid to feel, and rebuild our relationships (especially the relationship with the self). 

I work with preteens, adolescents, and adults (ages 11 and up) who have learned to cope with difficult experiences by using maladaptive (not so helpful) behaviors. I specialize in complex trauma, eating disorders, body image distress, self-harm, codependency, relationship challenges, obsessions/compulsions, depression, and anxiety. I offer individual and group therapy, as well as family sessions for clients who want to include their loved ones in their work or parents/caregivers who are supporting their children. I have extensive experience with eating disorders and am extremely passionate about helping others find comfort and safety within their bodies. 

I pursued my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University where I returned and earned my masters in clinical mental health counseling. I have worked in residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings for those with eating disorders, substance use, and mood/psychotic disorders, where I learned to recognize the effects of complex trauma and the symptoms that manifest as a result. 

I am a firm believer that healing comes from finding meaning and connection. I am going to encourage you to push yourself to recognize how you are carrying your past so you can come to terms with it, and learn to believe you don’t deserve to stay there. This work comes with getting to know and reconnecting with the different parts of yourself who had to survive those difficult times.

My goal is to help you work towards forming a new relationship with other people, food, your body, your emotions, and, most importantly, yourself. 

Samantha necolettos, lmhc, licensed mental health counselor, certified trauma professional, emdr trained

I view therapy as a sacred space for healing, self-discovery, and meaningful connection. While my clinical focus is rooted in trauma, my work also extends into relationships; the ones we have with others, and just as importantly, the one we have with ourselves. 

 At the core of my approach is the therapeutic relationship itself. I believe in building a strong, trusting connection where clients feel seen and supported. I will sit with you in the realness of your emotions; no fixing, no rushing, just presence. I’ll gently challenge when it’s time, and I’ll always make sure you know you don’t have to do the hard work alone. 

Therapy has been a powerful part of my own development; it’s shaped not only how I show up as a therapist, but also how I relate to myself and the world around me. I know the vulnerability it takes to begin this work, and I bring that awareness and care into every session. 

In my practice, I draw from a range of modalities including EMDR, Gestalt therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered therapy, and Somatic therapy. I integrate somatic therapy to help my clients move beyond insight and into embodied healing because our stories live not just in our minds, but in our bodies. Whether we’re working with the inner child, exploring attachment wounds, or connecting with parts of you that feel difficult or disconnected from, the body is always invited into the conversation.

 I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynn University and have experience working in partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings. My work in those environments, particularly with individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health issues, has deepened my understanding of addiction, resilience, and the complexity of the human experience. 

Connection is the heart of my work; connection to self, to others, and to the present moment. My goal is always to meet you where you are, help you uncover what feels true for you, and offer steady, compassionate support as you step into the meaningful (and often challenging) process of healing. If you’re looking for a therapist who will walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity, and clinical depth, I’d be honored to work with you.