Licensed clinical social workers

Doris Elenes-Sancho is an experienced and passionate clinical social worker with a commitment to providing quality service and making a positive difference in the lives of those seeking assistance. Ms. Elenes-Sancho received her BA in social work at California State University of Los Angeles and her Master of Social Work Degree from University of Maryland, and has been licensed since 2006.  Her focus has been working with children and families in crisis and with those who have experienced trauma, family separation and loss. When Ms. Elenes-Sancho is not working, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family and pets.

Judea Galing is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California who has over 30 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings - primary care, nursing homes, specialty clinics and home care.  She strives to create a safe, caring, and comfortable environment wherein clients can feel that they can achieve the best version of their selves. She is passionate about helping clients.  

Kara L. Smith, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles, with an emphasis in Aging and Families.   Kara has a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan in the following areas: Chronic Mental Illness, Suicide Assessment and Risk Reduction, Trauma and Abuse, Group Psychotherapy, Complicated Grief Reactions, Parent-Child Conflict, as well as Depression and Anxiety Disorders.  She derives much of her approach from Feminist and Humanistic Therapies.  Kara has particular interest in utilizing practical interventions to support caregivers and their mental health, thereby improving the mental health and wellbeing of children. 

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who has been practicing psychotherapy for over 25 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Social Work degree, both from Rutgers University.  Patricia has incorporated extensive training in Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and post graduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy into her psychotherapy practice. With a warm, supportive style, Patricia guides her patients to take control of their relationships and lives, and become the person they were always meant to be.

In 2006, Richard received his Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College (CC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  In 2008, he obtained his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts, a professional school within Smith College that provides graduate social work education to students around the world. The program is internationally recognized for its specialization in clinical social work and its dedication to the community. He has over 14 years of industry related experience and life experience helping patients overcome chronic health disorders, ranging from mild to acute, for almost all DSM facets. DSM is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.

Silvia has over 25 years of experience in social services. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from the CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work degree program at Jane Addams College of Social Work (UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work) in Chicago, Illinois. Ranking US News consistently ranks Jane Addams UIC in the top 10% of graduate social work programs nationally.

Silvia has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups.

Stacy Triumph, MSS, MLSP, HSV, LCSW, is a graduate of Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research in 2007.  She has worked as a Social Worker for over 20+ years of experience working with children, families, and couples, assisting them in securing the understanding, insight, and stability desired in order for them to work through the life experiences that brought them to seek therapeutic intervention.

She has earned her Masters of Social Services/Social Work (MSS) as well as a Masters of Law and Social Policy (MLSP) at Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania states. She also holds a Pennsylvania Home and School Visitor (HSV) and School Social Worker (SSW) Certification in addition to a New Jersey School Social Worker (SSW) Certification.  She lives in New Jersey with her two children. She loves aromatherapy, massages, suspense thrillers, and traveling.

Her clinical experience focuses on addressing school issues, trauma, child welfare (e.g. adoption/foster care), depression, anxiety, administrative, mental/emotional/behavioral dysfunction, sexual violence, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, sex therapy (sexual pain, dysfunction, intimacy), pre-marital and couples counseling, and other life transitions. She utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Systemic Sex Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Psychodynamic, Psycho-Educational, Gestalt, Mindfulness, Behavior Modification, Solution-Focused, and the Gottman Approach to Couples Therapy to her clinical practice.

Michelle Singleton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering services to children, adolescents and adults. Michelle has a vast array of clinical interests; however, her specializations are anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and adjustment disorders.

In her practice, Michelle provides a supportive, encouraging and compassionate approach to assist individuals in managing life's struggles and challenges.

Michelle's interest in mental health care developed at the start of her college career with her focus and desire to help people of all ages with life stressors and connect them with resources within their communities.

Michelle enjoys continuing education, cruise vacations,  pets, and spending time with family and friends. She attended The Women's March and started her college studies as an adult student.

• Specialties: Anxiety,  Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Caregiver Issues,  Emotional Regulation 

• Locations: PA, NJ, CO, AL, MS, ID, FL, 

"We can complain because the rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because the thorn bushes have roses." - Abraham Lincoln

"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient." - Dr. Steve Maraboli

Leah Blake graduated from Ohio University with her Bachelor’s of Social Work (2019) and Master’s of Social Work (2020). She started working in a mental health and chemical dependency hospital in the fall of 2020 where she worked for a little over 3 ½ years in an inpatient setting. Leah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, and soaking up as much outdoor time as she can.

• Specialties:  Leah has a broad range of experience across mental health and chemical dependency concerns including but not limited to chronic mental illness, PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorders, PTSD, military and first responder issues, postpartum depression and psychosis, suicide assessment, relapse prevention, and safety planning.

• Locations: OH, KY

 Leah went into behavioral health to assist those looking for a little extra support. In spending 5 years in rural Athens, Ohio at Ohio University Leah also gained a perspective and passion to assist in getting care to those who might otherwise have difficulties due to their geographic location and finds teleheatlh/virtual providers to be crucial in assisting with this mission. 

Melissa Barsotti is a well-rounded clinician; however, she prides herself most in her humanity. When you meet with Melissa, you will be met with another human who can truly listen and bare witness to your life experiences, struggles, and needs. Although Melissa has specialized training in several evidenced-based practices, she will tailor your treatment to you. Melissa believes that one size does not fit all in regards to quality mental health, or any resource for that matter. Melissa believes every human is unique, and prides herself on her conscientiousness and mindfulness to diversity, including but not limited to the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiversity, plurality, non-able bodied/disabled community, and Black/ Indigenous/persons of color (BIPOC).

One of Melissa’s primary missions in life is to destigmatize mental health and make mental health treatment and resources accessible to all. It is no surprise, then, that Melissa enjoys creating psychoeducational resources in the form of videos, handouts, and other media.  

Melissa’s specific training includes but is not limited to the following evidenced based practices: Cognitive Behavioral therapies (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT), certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Ego State Therapies such as Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS).  

Specialties: PTSD, Complex PTSD/Developmental Trauma, Dissociative Adaptations (OSDD, DID), OCD, Depression, Anxiety disorders

Languages: English and Spanish

Locations: CA, VA

Quote: From Anna Rosenhauer, PhD, neuroscientist

“Rewiring the brain for safety, when safety is a novelty to the brain is hard, but not impossible.  Over time, and with repetition, connection is a powerful stimuli that tells your brain it’s safe and it’s OK to move beyond survival and into living.”