LaKreasha Scharcklet is an LCSW who works with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, low self-esteem and relationship conflict.
Specialties
- Loss and grief
- Trauma
- Addiction / Substance Use
- Compulsive Behavior (Eating, Gambling, etc)
- Anxiety and worry
- Relational conflict and distress
- Assertive communication and boundary setting
- Life transitions
Treatment Modalities
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Conflict Resolution Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
Insurances
-Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Meritain
- Optum
- United Health Care
- UMR
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is experienced helpingindividuals who are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction and recovery, life transitions, low self-esteem, and conflict in relationships.
I am also particularly passionate about working with addiction and recovery, offering both practical tools and deep emotional support for lasting change.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable sharing openly, exploring challenges, and discovering your own solutions.
Clients have shared how they enjoy having real conversation during our sessions and how comfortable they felt sharing. Together, we’ll work through difficulties and celebrate the progress you make along the way.
I use a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
My goal is to support you in using your strengths to overcome obstacles and build lasting, meaningful change in your life!
Jess Costaldi is an LPC/MHSP who works with adolescents and adults. Jess is the Clinical Director for Horizon Counseling and has limited client availability.
She specializes in the following:
Specialties
- Loss and grief
- Religious harm/trauma
- Anxiety and worry
- Gender/sexual identity
- Relational conflict and distress
- Assertive communication and boundary setting
- Life transitions
Treatment Modalities
- Trauma informed
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential exploration
- Person-Centered
Insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Meritain
- Optum
- United Health Care
- UMR
About Me
Trained in both clinical mental health and marriage and family therapy, I have been a counselor for almost two decades. I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a therapeutic day treatment facility, and several outpatient clinics.
What drew me to this work initially was watching several family members struggle with mental health issues when I was younger. As I got older, I discovered I had a knack for empathetic listening and perspective-taking, and I decided to become a therapist.
I’m a passionate advocate for accessible, affordable mental health care for all, and my lobbying efforts have taken me all the way to Congressional offices in Washington D.C.
Who I Help
Many of my adolescent and adult clients come to me saying they feel confused and defeated by life’s circumstances, and they cannot seem to move forward, despite many earnest attempts.
They may feel isolated or abandoned, believing no one can understand their loneliness and often-hidden pain. They report strained relationships and broken hearts. Some have never seen a therapist before, and many wonder whether counseling can really make a difference.
As a narrative therapist, I believe it’s easy for people to get “stuck” in personal, relational, and societal stories about themselves that might not actually be true. In our sessions, we explore the impact of these stories and how clients can activate their innate strengths and abilities to “re-write” difficult experiences as a pathway to emotional restoration and empowered living.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is person-centered and highly collaborative. Even though I have years of education and experience as a counselor, I firmly believe that each client is the expert in their own life.
I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is open, nonjudgmental, thought-provoking, and sometimes surprisingly fun. My clients often say I have a warm, calming presence and that I’m easy to talk to, even about the hardest things.
