Meet Our Team

Enthusiastic and welcoming, June meets clients where they are, then keeps them moving forward. She takes their goals seriously and helps break them into practical steps they can actually take.

Melissa has a knack for getting right to the heart of the matter. A leader among GearingUP's clinicians, she brings creativity and care to her work, especially with children, teens and families facing trauma.

Antonette has a real passion for helping children and teens. She has used play and games to help kids build social skills, and she brings the same care to every assessment she does.

Alisha brings a soothing presence and a fresh perspective to every session. She works to make therapy feel warm and nurturing while still helping clients make real, lasting progress.

Kind, humble and perceptive, Nathalie puts people at ease quickly. She is especially drawn to helping families reconnect and helping people who have been through trauma find their balance again.

Thoughtful, warm and non-judgmental, Omari makes it easy to open up. He offers real hope that change is possible, along with honest encouragement to be patient while new skills take root.

Warm and poised, Maggie has spent much of her career with kids and teens, helping them build coping skills and helping their parents connect with them more effectively.

Ruqiya pairs scientific curiosity with deep empathy. A driven learner with a passion for social justice, she creates a warm, inclusive space for clients from every background, in English or Arabic.

Warm and approachable, Allison creates a space where it feels safe to open up. She believes in the resilience of the people she works with and walks alongside them as they build the skills to thrive.

Compassionate and dedicated, Blanca helps people feel safe while they work toward real change. She is passionate about recovery and resilience, and brings cultural sensitivity to her work in English and Spanish.

Warm and approachable, Jill makes clients of every age feel heard and valued. She believes real change happens when families, schools and communities pull together, and she is dedicated to supporting parents along the way.

Yazmin brings energy, compassion and a coach's team spirit to therapy. A former college athlete, she focuses on strengths and builds genuine, trusting relationships with the teens and adults she works with.