Meet our Team of experts

Chrystal has 9 years experience in the mental health field. She has been able to develop her skills working with equally varied populations around issues impacting Individuals, Adolescents, and Couples. Her specialties are in working with those struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Anger, those diagnosed with Personality Disorders, and individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. She is experienced in working with the Forensic population as well as with First Responders. Her Treatment Modalities include the use of CBT, DBT, and  Humanistic approaches. 

Melanie is a LIcensed Clinicial Social Worker.   

With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, she is a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to supporting individuals through all of life's challenges. She specializes in trauma, addictions, eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and grief. She strives to help clients develop effective coping strategies, improve emotional well-being, and achieve their personal goals. She works with individuals, couples, and families, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions and work toward lasting change. She believes that healing is a collaborative process, and is here to guide you with empathy and support as you navigate life’s complexities.

Patricia has been a Clinical Social Worker for twenty years. In addition to her Masters in Social Work, she recently earned a Masters in Healthcare Administration. Patricia has a lengthy history of acute clinical work in the correctional environment and has spent the past ten years in the city hospital environment. She has had clinical social work roles as well as leadership roles in care management. She joined the Sparks Counseling Team a few years ago and considers herself an active agent of change working with a vast array of populations including specializing in the treatment of First Responders. She utilizes motivational interviewing and CBT strategies with a sense of reality-based strategies to facilitate growth. Patricia enjoys populations that are ready for change and brings a sense of empathy, motivation, and humor (when appropriate) to build many long-lasting trusting therapeutic relationships. When she is not engaged in clinical work, Patricia enjoys her family, traveling, time outdoors, and working on her book.

  Brittany is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 9 years experience in the mental health field. Brittany provides therapy to preteens, adolescents, and adults.  Her specialties include trauma, women’s issues, and mindfulness-based strategies.  

Brittany brings a relatable, authentic and laid back personality, while also being compassionate and supportive. Clients have often told her that she thinks outside of box and helps them to approach or think about situations differently. Her style is eclectic, because she tends to borrow from multiple treatment modalities to suit everyone’s unique needs. 

    Amanda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has two years of clinical counseling experience, but 10 cumulative years in the mental health field. Having worked in in-home family therapy, residential treatment, and outreach counseling settings, she enjoys meeting with clients of all demographics. She currently sees individual clients (child and adult), as well as couples. Amanda has a niche in working with neurodivergence, polyamory/ethical non monogamy, LGBTQ+, transitional/young adult aged clients, and women’s issues. Amanda offers a laid back, eclectic, and conversational style of therapy that mixes clinical knowledge and lived experience. She utilizes person centered and strengths based approaches to assist clients on their paths to meeting their goals. Amanda enjoys building in hobbies and personal interests of clients into therapeutic treatment, as well as mindfulness and grounding practices. 

    Compassionate and evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique journey. 

Joyce has a deep and decades long commitment to supporting 

individuals and families to grow and improve relationships, work  

 through difficulties, and empower themselves to meet their goals and improve their situations.   

Joyce integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to meet each client’s needs. Her approach may include Dialectical Behavioral

Therapy (DBT), Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other Rogerian Therapies to foster emotional resilience, self-

awareness, and lasting change.

Joyce specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and personal growth, offering a safe

 and supportive space for exploration, often having some humor along the way. Whether developing practical coping skills, 

 strengthening emotional connections, or uncovering deeper

patterns, her goal is to empower you toward meaningful progress

.Let’s make it happen !