Michelle Paris, LCSW, PEL

Founder & Clinical Director

Our clinical team is comprised of experienced therapists trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques. We are creative thinkers driven by our understanding that the unexpected is an opportunity for growth and positive change, both within ourselves and the world around us.

meet the team

  • Michelle Paris, LCSW, PEL

    FOUNDER
    CLINICAL DIRECTOR

    Michelle specializes in creatives, parents, caregiving professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and neurodivergent individuals and their families. Her work extends to promoting systemic change through education, advocacy, supervision and consultation.

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  • Bernadette Bajzek LCSW, PEL

    Bernadette Bajzek LCSW, PEL

    CLINICIAN

    Bernadette works with clients of all ages who are navigating relationship challenges, identity, anxiety, depression, and/or self-acceptance; and the folks who care about them. Her passion lies in helping clients to discover the strength and brilliance of their unique selves, while empowering them to uncover and break down the obstacles to their vision of success.

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  • Allison Stevens, LCSW, PEL, M.Ed

    Allison Stevens, LCSW, PEL, M.Ed

    SENIOR CLINICIAN

    Allison specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages, as well as those struggling to manage anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Her focus is on helping clients understand how their brain works, unwire reflexive thinking and find new ways to manage their feelings and stressors, allowing them to focus on the future.  

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  • Todd Lazar, LCSW

    SENIOR CLINICIAN

    Todd specializes in clients who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, loss, and chronic illness. He is passionate about building confidence in individuals who struggle with feelings of low self-esteem, guilt, and shame.

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  • Lauren Schmidt, LCSW, PEL

    SENIOR CLINICIAN

    Lauren works with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, isolation, loss, change, family, and relationships. She explores these deeper issues while also supporting her clients to manage the day-to-day and reach the goals they set for themselves.

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