May all sentient beings be happy and free from suffering.

Our Team

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Joy Ripplinger MA, LMHC (she/they)
Founder, CEO, Clinical Director

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Ariana Howard MA EdM (she/her)
MHC-LP Sentient Psychotherapist
“I’m a relationship specialist and couples therapist. I also help individuals coping
with self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.”

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Mengtian Dong MA (she/they)
MHC-LP Sentient Psychotherapist
“My clients are high achieving college students and professionals
coping with perfectionism, anxiety, trauma and grief.”

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Kate Giampilis M.S.Ed (she/her)
MHC-LP Sentient Psychotherapist
“My specialties are LGBTQ+ mental health,
as well as OCD and anxiety disorders.”

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Sanam Sajnani MA (she/her)
LMHC Clinical Supervisor

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Samantha Zhu MA
LMHC Clinical Supervisor