Amanda Calnan, LCSW
Founding Therapist
Practicing in Virginia (In Person and Telehealth) and Hawaii (Telehealth)
Therapy Style
As a strengths-based therapist, I believe in building on what’s already working for you. I’ll help you identify your strengths and use them to overcome the obstacles in your path. My approach is informed by trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive practices, attachment theory, family systems, CBT, and DBT, allowing me to tailor our work to best meet your unique needs.
Specific Interests
There is a powerful opportunity for healing when we look at how our histories shape our present day. I specialize in working with individuals navigating complex trauma, particularly those who find themselves struggling to untangle how familial patterns and cultural backgrounds might be fueling current experiences of anxiety or depression. Together, we will co-create a safe, trauma-informed space to explore these deeper roots, helping you gain clarity and build the tools needed to move forward with lasting confidence.
Why did you become a therapist?
Having worked in a variety of settings—hospitals, schools, nonprofits, community mental health, and now private practice—I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to reduce the stigma around asking for help. Growing up, I didn’t know support was available, and I want to ensure you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Let’s work together to find your path forward.
What do you offer clients?
I’m here to help you navigate the ups and downs and provide the tools you need to move forward with confidence. Whether you're facing trauma, anxiety, depression, military life stress, family dynamics, or major life changes, we’ll work together to explore your emotions and develop strategies that support your healing and growth.
Virginia LCSW 0904016211
Hawaii LCSW-5043
Catholic University- Masters of Social Work 2019
Texas State University- BS in Family and Child Development 2014
Samantha Conway, MSCMHC
Associate Mental Health Counselor
Practicing in Hawaii (Telehealth)
Therapy Style
My therapy style is rooted in empathy, compassion, and collaboration. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental space where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but I’m here with care and understanding. I take a client-centered approach to personalize therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, or relationship challenges, we’ll work together to develop a plan that fits your life and helps you move toward a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Specific Interests
I’m particularly interested in helping individuals manage anxiety and stress, navigate life transitions, and build resilience. I focus on trauma and PTSD recovery, emotional regulation, and addressing relationship challenges. I’m also passionate about supporting those experiencing the unique demands of military life. My approach emphasizes collaborative, client-centered growth to foster meaningful change.
Why did you become a therapist?
My journey to becoming a therapist was deeply personal. Growing up, I saw firsthand the impact of a lack of mental health resources and safe spaces, especially for children and vulnerable individuals. I witnessed people struggling to find the support and understanding they needed, leaving them feeling isolated and overwhelmed. These experiences sparked a passion within me to fill that gap—to create a safe, compassionate space where individuals of all ages could feel seen, valued, and empowered to heal. I wanted to be part of the solution, offering the kind of care and support I had seen so many go without. This calling continues to drive me every day as I help others navigate their journeys toward growth, healing, and resilience.
What do you offer clients?
I offer a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. Using personalized, evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I help with anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional regulation, relationships, and life transitions. My goal is to empower you to grow, heal, and create meaningful change.
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024 Grand Canyon University
(can apply for LMHC licensure in Hawaii in October 2026)
Certified in Smoking Cessation prevention and treatment by student affairs the university of Utah
Certified by the ZeroSuicide Institute on Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
Nikki Butler, MSCMHC
Associate Mental Health Counselor
Practicing in Hawaii and Virginia (Telehealth)
Specific Interests:
I am dedicated to supporting individuals through life transitions, understanding the challenges these changes can present. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults as they explore their identities and uncover their personal strengths. I am committed to serving members of the military community, recognizing the unique challenges this lifestyle brings and the ways in which we can effectively navigate these transitions. I also find great fulfillment in helping women discover and embrace their individual strengths.
Why did you become a therapist?
My journey to becoming a therapist began with my work in education, where I saw firsthand the need for children and adolescents to have a safe space to be heard, especially as they navigate the challenges of military relocations. I believe that the therapeutic relationship, grounded in trust and compassion, is essential to healing and growth. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to offer this support to those who may not have had access to it before.
What do you offer clients?
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard and understood. My goal is to establish trust so clients feel comfortable exploring and processing their emotions in the present moment. I specialize in helping with emotional regulation, relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and managing anxiety and depression. I’m passionate about learning from each individual I work with and am deeply committed to offering the support they need to navigate their unique challenges.
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024 Capella University
Eligible for LMHC licensure in Hawaii in October 2026
Held Massachusetts Initial Elementary Educator License (1-6)
Karla Todd, LMSW
Therapist
Practicing in Virginia (In person and Telehealth) and Hawaii (Telehealth)
Therapy Style
My therapeutic style is collaborative, rooted in strengths based, LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally sensitive approach that allow clients to feel empowered and hopeful to make changes in their lives.
Specific Interests
I’m passionate about supporting women through life changes and transitions. I work with women navigating fertility challenges, infertility, and those going through peri-menopause and menopause, helping them process and embrace the changes in their bodies. I also support families at every stage of the adoption journey, offering guidance and care throughout the process.
Why did you become a therapist?
Becoming a therapist was a very personal journey for me. As an active duty military spouse we often live with the expectation that we can handle it all, but sometimes we need help, and that help shaped my new life and as luck would have it, it led me to a career change; one that I am passionate about and one I fall more in love with every day.
What do you offer clients?
I provide a supportive and safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Using a mix of approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care in a culturally sensitive environment. My goal is to help you heal, grow, and make lasting changes in your life and to empower you to live the life you’ve always envisioned.
Master of Social Work, Oklahoma State University
Eligible for LCSW in Spring 2027
Melissa Baker, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Practicing in Virginia (telehealth)
Why did you become a therapist?
Becoming a therapist was a personal journey. I have seen what life can be like when we do not have the space to feel genuinely seen, supported, and understood. Life doesn’t always unfold as we expect, and sometimes we need a space to slow down, process our experiences, and rediscover our strengths.
Specific Interests'
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, substance use, domestic violence, military life, and housing insecurity. I am committed to serving individuals of all backgrounds. I have a specific interest in working with the adolescent and young adult population to navigate life's challenges.
Therapy Style
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered. I believe every person is an expert on their own life, and I strive to meet each person with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. Together, we’ll identify your goals, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that support lasting growth.
What do you offer clients?
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to providing an affirming, inclusive space where clients of all identities feel safe to show up as their authentic selves. I welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and value building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, respect, and acceptance.
Master of Social Work, Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Social Work, Northwestern State University
Eligible for LCSW in Fall 2028