Depression
Danyel Forehand, MSW (Pre-Licensed Professional)
In life, we may experience moments of highs and great lows which can have long lasting effects that interfere with our daily lives emotionally, physically, and sometimes socially. It is Danyel’s passion to assist you with gaining hope, strength, and healing from those moments in your life. Additionally, she has a passion to support children and families who have been affected by incarceration as well as single mothers.
Danyel helps her clients, who include children, teens, adults, and families, increase their self-awareness and strengths, so that they can develop strong self-perceptions and maintain healthy relationships.
She believes that there is no specific approach that is the best one for every individual, and so she adjusts her treatment services to the needs of her clients, with the use of Behavioral therapy, Person-centered therapy, and Play therapy in addition to using a trauma centered approach.
After earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science from Wilmington University along with an undergraduate certificate in Trauma Informed Approaches, Danyel went on to pursue her Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) from Widener University. She entered the field of clinical social work to continue her passion for providing the needs and services for children and families. Her aim is to obtain her license in clinical social work (LCSW) and continue to provide valuable and beneficial services to her clients.
Danyel Forehand
MSW
Melita Grimes, MSW (Pre-Licensed Professional)
Melita has a Masters Degree obtained from California University of Pennsylvania in 2015.She works with children and families that have been affected by trauma, depression, and anxiety, to name a few. She currently provides client center therapy, is certified in NTU psychotherapy and utilizes evidence based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Approach.
Melita has completed her clinical hours for her LCSW and is currently awaiting approval from the State Board to register for the exam. She is passionate about helping people, and enjoys assisting individuals to reach their best self.
Melita Grimes
MSW
BrodieLynn Hughes, MSW (Pre-Licensed Professional)
Although she grew up in Delaware, Brodie earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, in 2004. From there she began working in residential treatment facilities with adolescents of various backgrounds. She and her husband served as foster parents to teenage boys in Utah while building their own family. They moved back to Delaware with their six children in 2012. She later earned her Master’s of Social Work from Delaware State University and is currently working towards becoming a Licenced Clinical Social Worker.
She utilizes a number of different modalities in her therapy sessions. Adolescents are her specialty, but she enjoys working with individuals of all ages
BrodieLynn Hughes
MSW
Debra Hutz, LPCMH
Debbie graduated from Seton Hall University with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2014. During internship and after graduating, she worked with victims of Domestic violence as well as children who were exposed to domestic violence. Debbie as also spent time in private practice working with children and adults individually and in the group setting. Some areas of focus are anxiety, depression, ADHD, impulsivity and behavioral issues. Debbie strives to nurture a trusted relationship with her clients and create a comfortable and safe environment in which they can explore and grow.
Debra Hutz
LPCMH
Jeannette Jefferson, MA (Pre-Licensed Professional)
Jeannette Jefferson
MA
Marisa Maguire, MS (Pre-Licensed Professional)
Marisa is a raduate from Wilmington University where she earned her Bachelors in Psychology and her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Marisa is devoted to continuing to refine her skill and specialty training in a wide-range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness. She is currently working to become certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Marisa is a Pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides client-centered therapy to children, teens, and young adults. Marisa has experience treating a range of issues including, trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.
Marisa is passionate about providing the most effective and compassionate counseling. She believes in empowering individuals to live their most authentic life by utilizing strength-based approaches to increase resilience of those whom she works.
