Christy Belmear, LCSW

A word from Christy Belmear, LCSW

"I am so grateful to be able to do this work.  It is definitely a lifelong culmination of my own healing journey in therapy, and many, many years of supporting others in their wellness that leads me to where I am today.  I think that it is because I have had to go through “The Dark Night of The Soul” with my own traumas, and really experience the restoration of my own life back to me, that I am able to best serve others.  I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up to another, and try to give words to the wordless places within, however, I believe fully in the power of therapy. 

Therapy allows someone to address the most painful, deepest, rawest experiences with a witness, someone who can hold space and not allow the experience to overwhelm that person.  I have been so grateful to the experienced healers who have helped me with overcoming pain and terror in my own life as a client, and I love my work as  a therapist, where I provide a welcoming place for my clients to explore the places of pain, suffering, agony, or confusion and seek better for themselves.  Whether you are healing from things that happened to you, things you have done, ways you have handled or not handled situations, all of these can be integrated, so you can restore your true self back to you.  You can find peace, balance, self-awareness, regulation.  

I love my work.  I am passionate to help others find themselves again, to create a restored sense of self.  It is clear to me that people can seek and find better for themselves, to be more of who they actually want to be in the world.  I have found healing on my journey in therapy and I love helping my clients find wellness and healing on their journeys.  I would be humbled to see if myself or my agency is a good fit for you. " 



Christy has over 24 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.  She has a strong clinical background working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, chronic illness, women's issues and family/couple support.  People who feel stuck, broken, lost or in need of positive change will find a strong professional with an empathetic spirit in Christy. 

Christy's approach is to assist and support clients in developing skills and strategies to maneuver their lives with more ease using a variety of therapeutic techniques (including EMDR, mindfulness, play therapy, communication and couples skills from RLT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, somatic approaches such as Polyvagal/Somatic therapy).  She believes in supporting the whole client, utilizing a holistic approach that includes understanding and building skills in emotional, social, physical and spiritual health.  

Christy is  a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and  supervises social workers seeking their licensure.  She is also a Certified Trauma Specialist through the International Association of Trauma Professionals and has completed the entire masters level coursework for Certified Trauma Professional for families.  She is  a licensed therapist on the EMDRIA website for EMDR therapy and the Maiberger Institute.  

Anna Bellard, LCSW

Anna's clinical background includes therapeutic work with adults, adolescents and families.  Anna supports clients who experience challenges with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic illness, and/or substance use.  Anna has worked as a group therapist in an intensive outpatient program, assisting clients with  major life adjustments and managing crisis, and now supports clients one on one in private practice.  

Anna believes in supporting her clients with a safe and supportive environment that is individualized to each client.  Her approach emphasizes the importance of mind and body connection. When a person can become more present with the body’s stress response and intuition, that person is better able to notice unhelpful thought patterns, heightened emotional experiences and maladaptive behaviors, and then, is able to utilize new strategies and skills to find peace and wellness within.  Anna is here to support clients in their own journey for fullness and growth.  ​

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Samantha Zola, LSW 

Samantha is a thoughtful, positive therapist working with adolescents, young  adults and children. She approaches all her clients with compassion and  support, while being able to also promote change and improved wellness. Samantha has experience with children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral challenges, and with young adults seeking balance, improved relationships, and happier lives. She is dedicated, passionate, and warm.

As a Licensed Social Worker, Samantha is able to provide lower cost therapy to clients while being supervised by the Clinical Director.

         
       

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Jamie Griffin, LCSW Candidate

Jamie is a passionate and dedicated therapist who has worked with adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout her career. Jamie supports those who struggle with the difficulties of daily life, mental health issues like depression and anxiety, barriers surrounding trauma, motherhood and postpartum, ADD/ADHD, substance use, grief and loss, and feelings of being overwhelmed. 

Jamie has worked as both an individual therapist and intensive outpatient therapist. She also has experience in providing group therapy.

Jamie sees each client as their own unique person with their own unique stories and needs. Taking a supportive and goal oriented approach, Jamie joins with clients to help establish healing and growth, allowing clients to feel more resilient and  confident. Through empowerment, skill development, and self awareness, clients are able to take their lives back and become the best version of themselves.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidate, Jamie is able to provide lower cost therapy to clients while being supervised by the Clinical Director. ​