Introducing: Novia McLaren, LMFT
Founder of My Story Counseling
A Message from Novia (Owner/Founder)…
“Welcome, my goal as a therapist is to help my clients reach their full potential and develop better insight into themselves”. To me, therapy is the ability to dream, combined with the courage to look inside ourselves, get rid of the things that prevent us from being who we really are and who we want to be, and become empowered to live our dreams. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I take a collaborative approach when working with my clients to help them take charge of their treatment as well as their own lives. I have been practicing therapy for the past five years.
I specialize in working with the young adult population as well as adults with anxiety, depression, addiction/substance abuse, PTSD. I also offer family therapy and couples counseling. I utilize various models such as CBT, DBT, Structural Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. As a Marital and Family Therapist, I have formulated a systematic form of treatment utilizing the client’s family and natural supports as part of the treatment process, to help evoke change in the clients natural environment.
Greetings! I am so grateful that you took the steps toward healing and growth. It takes a lot to get to this place and you should be proud of yourself! It is my privilege and honor to walk alongside you on this journey called life. Life does not always give us an easy road to travel. Finding another to walk with you while navigating the hardships life can throw at us is vital. I want you to know that you are not alone with whatever you face. I believe we all have stories intertwined with events that have shaped who we are and how we experience things. It is my hope that during our counseling sessions, you will find a place that is welcoming, validating, and supportive as you process the seasons of life you are walking through. I want you to find therapy refreshing, encouraging, and transformational.
My goal is to provide integrative and holistic approaches to mental health services such as CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy that are specialized to each client and situation. I also focus on Christian counseling and if you prefer, I can include faith-based concentrations. My passions are focused on the areas of grief, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, special needs parenting, and eating disorders.
My objective is for you to gain the desired skills and tools to achieve the goals that you have set out to accomplish. Rest assured that you will be heard, seen, and understood in a warm, loving, and open environment. My compassion and heart to be there for you in your time of need is of utmost importance. Your life is valuable, and I look forward to watching you grow into the best version of yourself.
Vanessa is a graduate at Post University with her master’s degree in Human Service and Professional Counseling. Vanessa is currently working towards her licensure in Professional Counseling.
Vanessa specializes in trauma, anxiety, and from a relational perspective is here to support those in need .
Her goal is to offer a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and offer a course of treatment using CBT, DBT and Humanistic Therapy tailored for each individual.
Coming from a multicultural background, Vanessa is bilingual (Spanish and English). Using compassion and empathy as a building block, she is diverse in her approaches to counseling based on the uniqueness and needs of the individual.
She has experience with trauma in children, adolescents, and adults. Vanessa will treat any clients looking for help individually or in group therapy.
- Trauma or Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Abandonment
- Identity Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Anxiety/Stress
- Social Issues
- Adjustment Issues
- Emotional Abuse
- Self Esteem Issues
- Blended Family Issues
- Parenting Issues
My Story Counseling welcomes the newest addition to our team! Ebonie Goulbourne, LMSW
Ebony is scheduling new clients for virtual sessions as of January 2024
Check out her profile below!
Do you stuff your feelings down and know now is the time to get support for your journey? Have you used self-help but found it doesn’t go as deep as you need? Do you measure your worth by how useful or accomplished you are? My name is Ebonie Goulbourne and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker passionate about helping people heal and thrive. I am a Black, Queer, First Generation Jamaican-American, and I firmly believe therapy is a key to developing authenticity, joy and self compassion. If you struggle with any of the following:
Occupational Burnout
Substance Abuse
Grief and Loss
Self-Esteem
Decision Making
Boundary Setting
Divorce/Difficult Breakups
I provide telehealth group and individual sessions. My goal is for you to develop your own healthy formula for how you repair, thrive and grow.
Meet our Bilingual Care Coordinator Jismeiry Hernandez
Jismeiry is a young and passionate and compassionate professional who takes pride in helping clients have a smooth process getting scheduled with the right provider and oversees clients progress ensuring quality care to each client here at My Story Counseling.