Jennifer McCollum, LMSW
Resides in Scottsdale, AZ. ACCEPTING ARIZONA CLIENTS
Hello, my name is Jennifer McCollum. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with mental health issues and co-occurring disorders. I have worked with children, families, and groups in DCS, Residential and Private Practice. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills (DBT) to help clients in evaluating their thoughts and behaviors that often contribute to symptoms of anxiety, anger, depression and borderline personality disorders. I specialize in working with clients to help them build effective interpersonal skills while they are in the midst of making important life and relationship decisions.
Cathy Sanchez, LPC
Resides in Pheonix, AZ. ACCEPTING ARIZONA CLIENTS
I am a licensed Professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field who works with families, individuals, groups, adolescents, couples and the LGBTQ community. I have also worked as a corporate trainer and can easily transition back and forth from individual sessions (in office), teletherapy, and/or larger size corporate settings pursuant to the client's need. I specialize in empowering and encourages individuals to achieve their personalized “best quality of life” through CBT, DBT, EMDR and brief solution focused therapies along with traditional client centered therapies. I also speak fluent Spanish for families that need to communicate in their first language. I look forward to helping Fruition’s dynamic clientele and good mental health to all.
Nikkiah W. Smith, LPC, LMFT
Resides in Suffolk, VA. ACCEPTING VIRGINIA CLIENTS
Hello, My name is Nikkiah W. Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. In 2003, I received my Master’s Degree in Human Development with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have over 15 years of experience providing individual, group and family counseling services to children, teens, and adults. I have extensive experience addressing for clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, decision making, stress, family conflict and communication. I have worked in various settings including an outpatient clinic, private practice, schools, home and community, residential, group home and a foster care agency. I provide counseling services primarily from a cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based framework. I am interested in helping families and couples re-discover love and understanding and interested in helping individuals, young and older, access change that propels their lives into new and promising directions.
Marina Natanelova, LCSW
Resides in Phoenix, AZ. ACCEPTING ARIZONA CLIENTS
Hello, my name is Marina. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience working with individuals and families and private therapy practice. My primary specialties are depression, anxiety, and other concerns. I use a holistic approach where I implement CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and spirituality as appropriate to assist each individual client.
Polina Natanelova, LMSW
Resides in Phoenix, AZ ACCEPTING ARIZONA CLIENTS
As a Licensed Master Social Worker I seek to help people to help themselves and discover what they truly want to change in their lives. Through the power of self discovery, one can challenge old beliefs, bad habits or completely retrain your mind to change in a way that can benefit your life in extraordinary ways. With the help of a licensed social work you can learn to divide and conquer all of the issues you may be facing. You can make your life grow into the type of life you truly want. The power is within you to make your life improve.
Your quality of life can improve and we can work together to get you there.
I have experience working and helping clients who were struggling with substance abuse. I currently work with chronically ill clients and help them to reach their goals in improving their quality of life
Karen "Koreen" Ferguson, LMFT
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME
My passion is supporting others in their unique journey towards cultivating healthy, loving relationships with self and others. I believe in the Mind & Body connection, and as a part of my practice and through workshops I teach mindfulness techniques to support healthy Self Care. I treat individuals, families, and groups for a variety of life issues including Autism Spectrum, Depression and Mood Disorders, anxiety, trauma, and pre-marital/couples Emotionally Focused Therapy. I also provide Parent Training and Life Coaching. I have over 7 years experience working with individuals, families, children/adolescents and groups. My approach focuses on the importance of developing a collaborative and supportive relationship customized to meet the unique needs of my clients in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment.
