We strive for an atmosphere of warmth, laughter, and authenticity.
Meet Our Clinicians
Melissa A. Novak, LCSW
Laura R. Smith, LCSW
Laura, (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker who treats clients of any age from 4 to 84 with over 25 years experience. Laura focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, childhood and school problems, life transitions, chronic illness and other issues, to name just a few. Laura uses the appropriate therapy to achieve the goals of her client: play, art, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength based, person-centered and other necessary modalities.
Jayne X Praxis, LCSW
Jayne (she/they) is a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for 10 years. Jayne works with adults (18+) and focuses on LGTBQ+ and issues of gender and sexuality, Mood Disorders, life transitions, grief, among others. Jayne uses a variety of modalities to best suit the individual’s needs and has built a practice based on a foundation of Mindfulness, Transactional Analysis, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Jennifer Blum, LCSW
Jen (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in practice since 2018. As a general practitioner, she enjoys working with individuals throughout the lifespan from age 6 to geriatrics. Jen practices from a poly-theoretical perspective using a variety of treatment modalities to address the specific needs and circumstances of the individual.
Megan Austin, LCSW
Megan Austin (she/her) is a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing personalized, compassionate care to adults (18+). She specializes in maternal mental health, mood disorders, aging, caregiving, grief, and life transitions. Megan draws from a range of therapeutic approaches—guided by each client’s unique goals—including person-centered therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and strengths-based practices. Her work focuses on helping clients build lives that reflect their personal values and inner resilience.
Misty Gittings, LCSW
Misty (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked in the social work field in multiple capacities over the past twenty years. She enjoys working with a wide range of individuals across the lifespan. She practices using an approach of meeting the individual where they are and using various evidence-based modalities to promote healing and growth. Through compassion and empathy, she ensures a space for individuals to feel safe and heard.
Jena Gore, LCSW
Jena (she/her) is a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with children 5-17 years old, families, and young adults. Jena treats the following but not limited to anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, trauma, and life transitions. She utilizes multiple therapy techniques including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Play, and Expressive (Sandtray & art) among others to help clients identify and understand issues. Jena prioritizes therapeutic alliance and rapport building to create a safe space in order to best support client needs.