our Providers
Madeline "Maddie" Laffey, LMHC(t) Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
***New Therapist at Verdant Counseling starting
June 2, 2026***
Appointment scheduling is available now.
Accepting clients ages 4 to 18 years old.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where children and adolescents feel understood, valued, and free to express themselves. It is a privilege to walk alongside young clients and their families as they navigate challenges, build insight, and grow into their sense of self. I believe each child and teen is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their individual needs and developmental stage.
My work is grounded in Adlerian play therapy with children, allowing them to communicate, process experiences, and build skills in a way that feels natural and engaging. With adolescents, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to support emotional regulation, relationships, and identity development.
I have experience working with children and teens ages 4–18 in outpatient settings, supporting a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, trauma, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about helping young people feel more confident, connected, and understood, while equipping them with tools they can carry into their everyday lives.
Francisco "Franky" Perkins, LMHC(t) Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, we all need a safe space to talk, reflect, and heal. As a mental health therapist, my goal is to create a warm, welcoming environment where you feel comfortable being yourself—no judgment, just support. I am a dedicated mental health therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. My background includes residential treatment, crisis intervention, and providing support to individuals facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I take a compassionate, holistic approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs while incorporating evidence-based techniques like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered approach, and Trauma-Informed Care. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients of all ages feel heard, valued, and empowered on their journey toward healing and growth.
Accepting clients ages 7 and up & offers Couples counseling.
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Taalor Brodigan, LMHC(t) Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Choosing to seek therapy often brings anxiety about finding the right support amidst existing life stressors, which can feel overwhelming. My primary goal in therapy is to ensure you feel seen and heard, as you are the expert of your own life. Together, we will navigate your journey toward healing, wellness, and achieving your life goals. I hold an M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Illinois University, a B.A. in Psychology from St. Ambrose University, and I am a National Certified Counselor. My experience spans various settings, focusing on depression and anxiety, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, family dynamics, and other life stressors. I employ a unique and eclectic therapeutic approach tailored to your individual needs, utilizing methods such as EMDR, CBT, and ACT, while incorporating creative techniques like bibliotherapy and art therapy. I believe your therapy should reflect the uniqueness of your life. Both in-person and telehealth options are available to suit your preferences.
Bekah Adolphson, LISW Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
My approach incudes helping you explore and heal the parts of yourself shaped by past experiences, with an emphasis on supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and ASD.
Using EMDR and a trauma-informed perspective, we’ll learn your internal system and how these patterns affect your daily life, relationships, and self-perception while honoring your unique brain functioning. This process often involves reconnecting with younger aspects of yourself, fostering internal safety, and creating lasting shifts. I work most effectively with individuals who feel prepared to engage in profound, insight-driven work and possess sufficient stability in their daily lives to support this transformative process. I strive to have sessions that feel collaborative, thoughtful, and paced to ensure they are manageable and respectful of your capacity. My objective is to help you achieve a greater sense of alignment with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and make intentional choices in your life and relationships. If you’re seeking more than surface-level coping strategies and aspire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself in a meaningful way, I would be honored to assist you on this journey.
Mycailah Salvador, LMHC Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
I strongly believe that people are not meant to navigate life alone. I provide a safe space where teens and adults can share their life experiences in a holistic and empathetic atmosphere. It is essential to have a safe and supportive place to process, navigate, heal, and grow, whether you are dealing with a difficult situation or managing your daily life. When you come to me for therapy, you are met with compassion and understanding, without judgment. I have experience working with adolescent and adult clients with ADHD, anxiety, relationship issues, life stressors, and depression. The approach I use in therapy is holistic and collaborative, where you have a voice in the therapeutic process and I tailor my approach, assessment, and treatment plan to meet your therapeutic needs and goals. I utilize a combination of therapeutic styles centered around Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Centered Therapy. Taking the first step toward therapy can be intimidating, but it may be the key to creating the life you want.
Sara Rome, LMHC Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
My passion for being a therapist lies in the ability to help you feel seen, accepted, and heard so you can heal, grow, and understand yourself better. I have had the privilege of being able to do this through inpatient and outpatient work. My treatment approach focuses on meeting you where you are at and supporting where you're looking to go. I'm experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults with challenges including Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, trauma related issues, PTSD, life transitions, stress management, relationships challenges, and parenting skills. My approach includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I offer in-person and telehealth appointments.
Sarah Aanonson, LISW Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Throughout my career, I've found fulfillment in helping others discover their goals and potential. For the past 12 years, I've had the honor of working with servicemen in the military and their families, and I'm happy to now also serve the public beyond. My treatment approach addresses a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, divorce, grief, anger management, OCD, and ADHD. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) that I use to reprocess trauma and treat OCD, self-worth, and triggers that produce anxiety. I see children and individuals age 8 through adult.
Tina Issa, LMHC Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Founder
For the past 16 years, I've been passionate about helping people become the best versions of themselves. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I'm experienced in adult issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, stress, life transitions, divorce, grief, and anger management. My training has included ACT, EMDR, PCIT, and Adlerian Play Therapy. I have the honor of guiding the next generation of mental health professionals as a board-approved supervisor for therapists in training. I currently see adult clients only.
Tonks
Tonks has retired as our resident therapy dog, formerly assisting Tina Issa. While she will miss seeing everyone at the office, she will be enjoying her home life.