At Meadowbrook Counseling, every member of our team, from therapists to administrative staff, is dedicated to supporting you on your journey to wellness. We are not just professionals but also compassionate allies who are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where healing and transformation can flourish. Our expert therapists specialize in various evidence-based modalities, ensuring personalized care tailored to your unique needs and goals. Join us, and experience the Meadowbrook difference - where empathy, expertise, and empowerment converge for holistic mental wellness.
Dr. Schiller began her clinical career as a hospice volunteer at the age of 16, developing a passion for clinical trauma and complex behavioral health issues. Her direct practice experience includes intensive case management working with children, families, couples, and individuals across the lifespan and with a variety of challenges. She seeks to integrate various practices and theories from evidence-based therapeutic modalities like Somatic Experience (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), which foster growth, resilience, and independence in the client through the acquisition of actionable skills and increased personal insight.
She empowers her clients through recognition and acknowledgment of their strengths and resilience by increasing positivity, and provision of validation/self-validation which includes acceptance through a non-judgmental atmosphere of support, to improve self-worth. She has extensive clinical experience encompassing a range of issues related to trauma and the impact traumatic experiences have on daily functioning. She recognizes her clients as the expert of their own experiences, striving to create a therapeutic alliance that focuses on collaboration, empathetic support, and respect while identifying and celebrating client strengths.
She offers a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. Her attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, she uses an appropriate blend of modalities to help the clients she serves overcome whatever they are currently experiencing. She believes that the client is the expert in their own life and she is here to help navigate the difficulties that the client is currently facing. She concentrates on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.
Her specialization is assisting individuals navigating life change and transitions, coping with grief and loss, and reducing the impact and effects of trauma and traumatic experiences. She believes that everyone possesses the strengths and tools needed to achieve healing goals, her role as a therapist is to help the client access and utilize these strengths effectively.
She knows that finding the right therapist while a positive step towards change, is often a daunting task. Her role as a therapist is to help you find peace in a safe and confidential space by gaining insight and perspective into your current challenges.
Dr. Schiller holds a Doctor of Social Work with emphasis on clinical expertise from Walden University, a Master of Social Work and Master of Science in Gerontology from Loma Linda University, and a Bachelor of Social Work from California State University Los Angeles. She is certified in a wide range of social work applications that address complex trauma and seeks to implement cultural humility with all clients served. She is a licensed LCSW in Nevada and Arizona and a board certified Clinical Supervisor in the state of Arizona.
McKaye cannot promise that every issue will be resolved immediately upon entering her office, but she guarantees that each client will feel loved, accepted, and supported. Clients can trust her to be a consistent ally throughout the therapeutic journey. Given time and collaboration, they will progress toward living the life they envision.
She earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Utah Valley University and later completed her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Utah. She has received certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents, pursued additional training in grief and loss, and employs a range of therapeutic techniques. These include Emotional-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and family dynamics.
While she is adept at working with clients of all ages, she feels a special connection to teenagers and young adults. From the outset, she wants her clients to understand that they are not alone—she is an unwavering part of their support system. At times, all someone needs is a little extra support, and she is there to bolster them every step of the way.
Life's journey often presents challenges and obstacles that can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and trapped. Such fears and uncertainties can exacerbate mental health difficulties, affecting one's ability to navigate daily life effectively. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, she creates a secure space for individuals to delve deep, pinpoint their goals and strengths, enhance self-awareness, and take constructive steps towards bettering their mental well-being. As a therapist, she is dedicated to empowering individuals to harness coping mechanisms, fostering resilience and equipping them to address challenges and stressors beyond the therapeutic environment.
She employs a trauma-informed approach encompassing EMDR, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, cognitive-behavioral techniques, narrative therapy, psychoeducation, and existential methods to cater to a myriad of client concerns. Holding the belief that clients are the true experts of their own experiences, she tailors her therapeutic style and interventions to align with each client's unique needs.
She has garnered experience working with adults aged 18 and over, addressing issues such as eating disorders, depression, PTSD/trauma, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, addiction, and general stress. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fort Lewis College and is currently advancing her education with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University. As a graduate-level intern, she offers individual counseling sessions both in person and through telehealth platforms. No matter where one might be in their personal journey, she stands ready to assist them in channeling their innate power and making proactive strides towards healing and mental wellness.
Brook Wittman often ponders how one can transition from shadows and suffering to a life filled with depth and significance. Life has its burdens, and grappling with grief, anxiety, depression, or trauma adds to its weight. She holds the conviction that our suffering harbors invaluable lessons. By harnessing self-awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness, she believes in the incredible power each individual possesses. As resilient beings, recognizing and drawing upon this innate resilience is merely the beginning. It would be Brook's privilege to embark on this initial step alongside you.
She recognizes that no single approach suits everyone. Your challenges, narrative, and healing path are distinctly yours. Thus, she adopts a diverse blend of techniques and theories, such as DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Existentialism, and Buddhist principles. She is also in the process of obtaining her EMDR certification. As your therapist, Brook aspires to empower you and stand as your staunch ally on this transformative journey towards a meaningful existence. She eagerly looks forward to meeting you.
Devan is enthusiastic about embarking on this journey towards personal insight, healing, and authentic living with you. Committed to providing support without judgment or criticism, she acknowledges the initial discomfort therapy can sometimes bring. She's dedicated to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel acknowledged, heard, and wholly accepted. She believes that every individual possesses the answers and tools within themselves to craft a life brimming with meaning and connection. She holds a firm belief in one's innate worth, and as a therapist, she sees her role as a guide and companion on the journey towards personal growth and self-discovery.
In her counseling sessions, she employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Interpersonal Process, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her expertise encompasses working with individuals grappling with trauma histories, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. She's eager to start this transformative journey with you and is open to addressing any inquiries you might have.