Meet the Team Behind Your Care
ABOUT US
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Whether you already know what kind of support you’re looking for or feel unsure where to begin, our team is here to help you find a therapist who feels aligned with your experiences, needs, and goals.
Not Sure Where to Start? I’m Here to Help.
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Ashanti Taylor (she/they)
Community Care Coordinator
Finding a Therapist Can Feel Overwhelming. I’m Here to Help.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
A lot of people come in unsure of what kind of support they need, what modality fits them best, or even where to begin. That is completely okay.
When you book a free consultation, I (Ashanti), your Community Care Coordinator, will help guide you through the process and connect you with a therapist on our team who aligns with your needs, preferences, and goals.
Whether you are navigating trauma, identity, relationships, burnout, anxiety, neurodivergence, or simply trying therapy for the first time, I am here to help you find a starting point that feels supportive and manageable.
Our Therapists
AJ Johnson,
AMFT (they/them)
CLINICAL THERAPISTWorks with:
QTBIPOC and neurodivergent clients
Trauma, attachment, and family-of-origin wounds
Folks navigating identity, chronic stress, or relational harm
You might resonate if you:
Feel like you’re holding a lot but don’t have space to process it
Keep ending up in the same emotional patterns
Are trying to understand yourself in a deeper way
Uses EMDR and somatic approaches when deeper processing is needed
Monique Jacobo-Evans, LCSW (she/her)
CLINICAL THERAPISTWorks with:
Black women, Pinay women, and first-generation clients
New moms and those navigating motherhood
Clients processing anxiety, depression, and relational dynamics
You might resonate if you:
Feel pressure to hold everything together for others
Are navigating your relationship with your mother or family
Are adjusting to new roles or life transitions
Offers a grounded, relational space with Brainspotting available for deeper trauma work when needed
Jessica Hernandez, LCSW (she/her)
CLINICAL SUPERVISORWorks with:
QTBIPOC clients
Trauma, grief, and identity exploration
First- and second-generation clients navigating family and cultural dynamics
You might resonate if you:
Feel like parts of your past are still showing up in the present
Are carrying grief, even if it’s hard to name
Want to explore your identity in a way that feels safe and understood
Integrates EMDR, parts work, and relational approaches for deeper processing
Vanessa Solis, LCSW (she/her)
FOUNDER & CEOWorks with:
Deeply driven BIPOC women & QTBIPOC leaders navigating multiple roles, identity challenges and high-stakes pressure.
Generational cycle-breakers healing from trauma, systemic barriers, and the nuances of the BIPOC lived experience.
Executives and entrepreneurs moving through "imposter syndrome" and internalized self-doubt to lead with agency.
You might resonate if you:
Succeed externally but feel the internal weight of "carrying it all" for your family or community.
Feel the tension of navigating systemic barriers while trying to build a legacy of generational wellness.
Are ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy and want a brain-based strategy for deep, lasting healing.
Offers clinical innovation through EMDR and Brainspotting Intensives, combining neuroscience with relational depth to help you heal deeply and lead your life with grounded resilience.
How We Can Help
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Gain a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values. Change old behavior patterns and develop new ways to deal with the tough stuff.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is a special type of therapy that is focused on breaking down negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself, that stem from traumatic or disturbing events.
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Brainspotting is a special type of therapy that is focused on bypassing the "thinking" part of our brain, to access the deeper emotional and body-based parts of the brain.
Not sure where to start?
We can match you with a therapist based on what you’re going through and what you’re looking for.
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