Meet The Team
Nickeisha Clarke, PsyD, QS
Licensed Psychologist
With a neurodivergent brain wired for empathy, I understand the quiet chaos within you. I see the invisible struggles, the gifted quirks, the unyielding brilliance waiting to be understood. My journey as a psychologist, woven with the threads of motherhood and neurodiversity, compels me to help you navigate the storms of "different," not conquer them. Let's rewrite your narrative, not just diagnose it.
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Julia Galleguez, MA, CRC, ART-Trained
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I'm Julia, and I believe in the transformative power of therapy. Let's explore your strengths, unlock your potential, and find the peace that comes with feeling truly grounded. Whatever your story, I'm here to walk alongside you and help you find your own happy ending.
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Vanessa Stanfield, MS, ART-Trained
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
I understand the masks we wear, the invisible battles with anxiety and depression, and the societal pressures to conform. My therapy room is a judgment-free sanctuary where we peel off those masks, transform obstacles into stepping stones, and reclaim your authentic self. Together, we'll write a masterpiece of your journey, filled with grace, resilience, and rediscovered self.
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Taylor Blair, MS
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
I understand how challenging and overwhelming life can feel at times, and I truly believe in the power of therapy to create meaningful change. My goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and move forward in a way that feels authentic to you. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or simply feeling lost, I’m here to guide and support you toward a place of greater strength and confidence.
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Emily Mitchell, MSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
I believe we find greater peace, confidence, and happiness when we take the time to understand ourselves and what we truly need. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I provide a supportive, judgment-free space for individual, couples, and family therapy. Working collaboratively, we will help you feel grounded, empowered, and ready to create the life you want.
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Gabriela Johnson, PsyD
Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow
You deserve a safe space to show up exactly as you are, without the pressure of having everything figured out. Whether we partner for therapy or uncover how you process the world through testing, my goal is to help you truly understand yourself without judgment or boxes. I am here to walk alongside you, replacing confusion with lasting clarity, self-compassion, and a practical roadmap to move forward.
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Samantha Adair, MA
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
If you are feeling emotionally exhausted, navigating a major life transition, or struggling under the pressure to always have it all figured out, you don't have to carry that weight alone. I provide a warm, judgment-free space where all of your feelings are welcomed with compassion instead of criticism. Together, we will work to unpack what is weighing on you and build the practical tools needed to live a more balanced, authentic life.
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Please note, Empower to Change is open by appointment only. In order to schedule an appointment, please request your appointment online using the Contact form or email info@empowertochange.com or call 813-445-8575.
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