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    ABOUT US

    Licensed, Professional Therapists That You Can Trust

    Brightside Counseling LLC is a community based therapeutic service dedicated to helping children and adolescents suffering from autism, addictive diseases, behavioral health disabilities, as well as physical, verbal and sexual trauma.

    Individual Therapy
    Couples Therapy
    Medical Evaluation
    Online Counseling
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    • Feel supported

    • Step by step

    THE PROCESS

    How Does It Work?

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    Fill a Form

    Tell us a little more about what you’re looking for, online or over the phone.
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    Get Matched

    We’ll match you with a local therapist. You decide if they’re the right fit.
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    Schedule

    Schedule your first in-person or virtual session. See real change.
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    OUR TEAM

    Meet Our Therapists

    Matthew Mark Albright, LPC

    President, Lead Clinician

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    Alphonso Nathan, LPC

    Vice President, Lead Home-Based Clinican

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    Christine M. Coates, LPC

    Professional Counselor

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    Nicola Brooks, LPC

    Professional Counselor

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    Raquel Riad, LCSW

    Clinical Social Worker

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    Steven Gursky, LCSW

    Clinical Social Worker

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    Katrina Frydlewicz, LCSW

    Professional Counselor

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    Jessica Hackett-Smith, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

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    Arielle Butler, MSW, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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    Mylira Green, LCSW, CCTP

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

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    Deepa Parthasarathy, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

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    Nick DiPasquale, M.S.

    Professional Counselor

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    Saudiah Lawrence

    Professional Counselor

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    Saudiah Lawrence

    Licensed Professional Counselor

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    Violet Benner, M.S.

    Professional Counselor

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    Meghan Golder, MSW

    Professional Counselor

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    Jenn Kiblinger, MA

    Professional Counselor

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    Kestia Lipscomb, MSW, LSW

    Licensed Social Worker

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    Nicole Phillips, MSW

    Licensed Social Worker

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    Vince McFadden, MEd

    Professional Counselor

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    OUR DOCTORS

    Meet Our Medical Team

    Dr. Jeffery Simon

    Adolescent Psychiatry, Addictions Medicine

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    Jamie A. Lobbenberg, MSN, CRNP

    Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

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    Hallie Katrina Dennison, PMHNP-BC

    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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    Ma. Kristina Martinez

    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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    Jennifer Panoc

    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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    SERVICES

    What Can We Do Together

    COUPLE
    Couples Counseling
    Relationships can be incredibly rewarding but they can also require some hard work, with difficulties in relationships being a common issue for many people strive to feel like they’re doing something good.
    INDIVIDUAL
    No More Depression
    Overcome depression and reclaim your life with our depression therapy services. Our experienced therapists will work with you to understand the root causes of your depression and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you regain your happiness and well-being.
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    Anxiety & Stress
    Manage anxiety and stress and live a more balanced life with our anxiety & stress therapy services. Our experienced therapists will help you understand the underlying causes of your anxiety and stress and empower you with the tools and strategies to cope and overcome these challenges, leading to a more peaceful and fulfilled life.
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    Self-Confidence
    Boost your self-confidence and improve your overall well-being with our self-confidence therapy services.
    FAMILY
    Sports Psychology
    Sports psychology is a field of study that focuses on the mental and emotional aspects of athletic performance. It is used to help athletes improve their focus, motivation, and overall well-being, in order to achieve their fullest potential in their chosen sport.
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    Life Coaching
    Take control of your life and reach your goals with the help of a professional life coach. Invest in yourself and unlock your full potential with personalized guidance and support.
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    PSYCHOTHERAPISTS ONLINE

    Schedule Your Online Session Today

    Our highly trained therapists are accredited and insured to practice privately.


      80%

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      Found online therapy to be as effective or more have effective than traditional therapy.

      98%

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      Online therapy is more convenient than traditional therapy for you to fit a session into your day.

      67%

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      Percantage of clients experiencing clinically significant change within first 3 months.

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      PSYCHOTHERAPISTS ONLINE

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      Building Your Self Confidence
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      Ways to Deal with Anxiety
      by Brightside CounselingJanuary 8, 2018
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