Introduction
Therapy is about learning to love yourself and grow despite your mistakes. It is about welcoming your challenges with the same strength and enthusiasm you bring to your victories, because we grow through our struggles.
The Trauma Recovery Collaborative will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. We employ complementary therapy approaches and techniques, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Relational Therapies. Today, you are one step closer to a new you, feeling empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.
Meet Our Staff

Brenda Stephens
CEO & Owner
LPCC – CA. 4366
LMHC – FL .MH20382
LMHC – NY. 012636-01
LPC – WI. 4234-125
LPC – WY. 2251
LCMHC – VT. 068.0135885
LPCC – MN. 93
Brenda Stephens is an esteemed Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor acclaimed for…

Nissrine Habhab
Chief Clinical Officer
LMFT – CA. 110472
LMFT – AZ. 15747
LMFT – FL. TPMF759
Driven by the belief that “Only in the darkness can you see the stars” (Martin Luther King Jr.). As a psychotherapist, I…

Paula Perez
Chief Operations Officer
LPCC – CA. 8673
LMHC – FL. MH9771
LMHC – WA. LH61596439
Imagine an opportunity to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled, even in a world of….

Shari Turner
LCSW – CA. 99428
I know you feel overwhelmed, but you are not alone. Whether you’re tired of feeling…

Sea Star Wisdom
Healing is a tidal process; let the wisdom of the sea star help you remain anchored as you rediscover your light.

Gina Poltl
LMFT – CA. 123041
To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world…

Jennifer McDowell
LMFT – CA. 105392
TLHT – FL. TPMF740
BCBA – 1-14-10207
My name is Jen and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and BCBA…

Two Queens and A Joker
Join Brenda, a mental health therapist specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery, and Sara, a healthcare provider navigating her own healing journey, as they reveal their shared experiences.

Matthew (Matt) Whitmore
LMFT, EMDR – CA. 144520
I know from my own experience, reaching out for help as a man can be challenging. Hiding behind…

Elissa Stephens
Director of Finances
Dealing with finances and insurance when seeking care can easily become…

We make sure all our new clients feel welcome, safe, and cared for. During your first visit, a therapist will review your history and goals for treatment and work with you to determine the best care plan.

Jacqueline Esteban
Intake Specialist
Taking the first step into seeking therapy could be a stressful and an…
