"The Good Life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."
- Carl Rogers
Meet our Staff
Growing Clarity Counseling was created by Maggie, Katie and Megan in order to help others understand their emotions and to live a better life.
Maggie Mahoney LCSW CCTP
Anxiey, ADHD,
Bipolar, Chronic Pain, Depression, Grief & loss,
OCD, Personality Disorders, School Issues,
Self-Injury Behaviors,
Suicidal Ideation,
Trauma
Clinical Lead
Children(6+) Teens Adults
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Maggie views her clients as the experts in their lives, and she collaborates with them to identify their needs and priorities for treatment.
She believes that the most important aspect of therapy is building a relationship that centers around compassion and trust.
Through this relationship,
Maggie is able to help people regain their ability to recognize their own power and agency.
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Maggie is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and she has trained in several therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Play Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Katie Kolinski LCPC CADC
Anxiety, Bipolar, Codependency, Depression, Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, OCD, Personality Disorders, Self-Injury Behaviors, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma
Clinical Lead
Teens Young Adults Adults
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By emphasizing inner strength and encouragement, Katie understands the importance of individualized care. She will work with you to create a comfortable, compassionate, and therapeutic space that fosters motivation and creativity.
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As a therapist, she strives to empower and encourage her clients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Katie is well versed on assessing client needs and developing personalized treatment plans to help the client ascertain their new goals.
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Katie is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, but is trained in several empirically based therapies, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family System Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Megan Tostado LCSW CADC
Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Depression,
Personality Disorders, Self-Injury Behaviors, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma
Clinical Lead
Children(8+) Teens Adults
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Megan believes in prioritizing the relationship between client and therapist in order to establish a safe environment to build trust. One of the strongest indicators of success in therapy is a good fit between the client and their therapist.
Clients are not identical, which is why Megan works to develop a plan that will meet their needs best! Her style is collaborative, and strengths based. Megan hopes to empower her clients to see their stuck point, establish goals specific to their needs, and help them build the life they want.
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Megan is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Megan is also trained in various other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Tatjana Williams
LCSW
Anxiey, ADHD,
Bipolar, Chronic Pain, Depression, Grief & loss,
OCD, Personality Disorders, School Issues,
Self-Injury Behaviors,
Suicidal Ideation,
Trauma
Therapist
Teens (+13) Young Adults Adults
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Tatjana takes a client-centered approach, recognizing that each individual is the expert of their own life, the writer of their own story. She creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to share, express, and explore their thoughts and emotions.
Tatjana believes therapy should be tailored to each individual’s unique needs, providing the tools and insight necessary for lasting growth and healing. She offers support and guidance in a collaborative space on each clients journey to becoming the person they aspire to be.
Tatjana supports and empowers clients by integrating various evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), the psychodynamic perspective, and a strengths-based, client-centered approach.
Katie Karner LCPC
Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Depression,
Personality Disorders, Self-Injury Behaviors, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma
Therapist
Teens (13+) Young Adults Adults
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Katie uses a whole-person
approach with her clients. She incorporates compassion, collaboration, and even a bit of humor to help them move through challenging situations and feelings.
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While therapy provides a unique opportunity to better understand yourself, it is a vulnerable process that can also bring up difficult emotions like worry, anxiety, and shame. These emotions are normal to experience as one begins therapy, and Katie knows that working together can help to resolve them, and feels very strongly about the importance of finding a clinician you connect with in order to build a trusting, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Katie incorporates CBT and ACT practices in order to better help clients develop new ways of coping. She also specializes in mood concerns, anxiety, relational issues, and trauma.