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Our Team

The people who will sit with you

Every clinician here is trained in grief-affirming, trauma-responsive care. Many came to this work through their own losses. Find the person whose approach fits what you're carrying.

Clinicians
11
Accepting now
8
Habla español
2

Providers

Find the right fit

Filter by what you're looking for. If you're not sure, choose “any available” on the booking form and our client care coordinator will help you match.

Portrait of Terri Waibel, MSW, LCSW, FT, founder and Clinical Director of Center for Compassion

Terri Waibel

MSW, LCSW, FT

Founder & Clinical Director

she/her

As the founder and clinical director of Center for Compassion, Terri specializes in providing therapeutic support to those enduring traumatic grief after a sudden, unexpected, or out of order death of a beloved family member.

Specializes in adults, anxiety, bereaved parents, bereaved siblings, bereavement, grief …

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Portrait of Sydney Gonzales, MSW, LCSW, psychotherapist and grief counselor at Center for Compassion

Sydney Gonzales

MSW, LCSW

Psychotherapist

she/her

There is power within our stories. As a trained listener, I enjoy exploring the narratives that we develop within those stories and how they impact the way we see the world, ourselves and our relationships.

Specializes in adolescents, adults, anxiety, bereavement, children, depression …

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Portrait of Samantha Booher, MS, LPC, psychotherapist and grief counselor at Center for Compassion

Samantha Booher

MS, LPC

Psychotherapist

she/her

It is an honor and immensely humbling to come alongside others with compassion, bearing witness to their grief journeys. All feelings are welcome. I am not afraid to follow you into the dark and sit for a bit.

Specializes in bereaved siblings, bereavement, grief, loss, LGBTQIA+, mindfulness …

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Portrait of Britni Gibbs, MSW, LCSW, psychotherapist, grief counselor, and clinical supervisor at Center for Compassion

Britni Gibbs

MSW, LCSW

Psychotherapist

she/her

It is a privilege to walk alongside you following a devastating loss. My approach is to provide a safe, compassionate space for you to grieve openly as you learn to survive this most painful time.

Specializes in adolescents, adults, anxiety, bereaved parents, bereaved siblings, bereaved spouses …

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Portrait of Kamilla Gabriel, MSW, LMSW, associate therapist at Center for Compassion

Kamilla Gabriel

MSW, LMSW

Associate Therapist

she/her

I use a person-centered, mindfulness-based approach to create a safe and grounding space for you to be heard and seen, and to openly feel and grieve.

Specializes in adolescents, adults, anxiety, bereavement, caretakers, chronic illness …

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Portrait of Megan Bolaños, LAC, bilingual associate therapist at Center for Compassion habla español

Megan Bolaños

LAC

Associate Therapist

she/her

Whether you are coping with the loss of a loved one or mourning other forms of change, I strive to create a compassionate space where you can explore your emotions without judgment.

Specializes in adults, anxiety, bereavement, couples, depression, grief …

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Portrait of Erin Kisicki, MSW, LMSW, associate therapist at Center for Compassion

Erin Kisicki

MSW, LMSW

Associate Therapist

she/her

My approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and rooted in respectful curiosity and non-judgment, recognizing that loss — whether of important people, pets, places, or things — touches us all.

Specializes in adolescents, adjustment to divorce, adults, anxiety, bereavement, children …

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Portrait of Sandy Lundell, MSW, LMSW, associate therapist at Center for Compassion

Sandy Lundell

MSW, LMSW

Associate Therapist

she/her

As a person-centered and strengths-based therapist, I am committed to meeting each individual with compassion, authenticity, and nonjudgment. No two journeys are the same.

Specializes in adolescents, adults, anxiety, bereavement, children, depression …

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Portrait of Griselda Solis, MSW, LMSW-t, bilingual associate therapist at Center for Compassion habla español

Griselda Solis

MSW, LMSW-t

Associate Therapist

she/her

My path into this work is deeply personal and shaped by experiences with grief, trauma, existential anxiety, and the challenges of finding culturally affirming and grief-informed care.

Specializes in adolescents, adjustment to school, adults, anxiety, bereavement, children …

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Portrait of Mimi Snow, counseling intern at Center for Compassion

Mimi Snow

Counselor in Training

Counseling Intern

she/her

My intention is to create a gentle, grounded space where your stories can be unfolded with curiosity and safety.

Specializes in adolescents, adjustment to divorce, adults, anxiety, children, depression …

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Portrait of Valerie LittleJohn, counseling intern at Center for Compassion

Valerie LittleJohn

Counseling Intern

Counseling Intern

she/her

I believe no one should have to grieve alone. For over 15 years, I have worked as a bereavement coordinator in hospice, supporting individuals and families through grief, loss, and deeply painful life transitions.

Specializes in adults, bereaved parents, bereaved siblings, bereavement, caretakers, chronic illness …

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Graduate Interns

Lower-cost care from clinicians in training

Student interns at Center for Compassion are earning their practicum hours toward completion of a Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. We partner with several universities to support students learning to be therapists. Interns work under the supervision of our licensed clinical staff and offer our most affordable sessions — $75 for an intake and $50 per session.

Administration

Behind the scenes

The first person you'll hear from when you reach out.

Portrait of Michelle Percha, Client Care Coordinator at Center for Compassion

Michelle Percha

Client Care Coordinator

she/her

Michelle is often the first person you'll speak with. She coordinates intakes, scheduling, and paperwork so that getting care is as simple as possible.

Client Care Coordinator

Not sure who to choose?

We'll help you find the right person.

Select “any available” on the booking form and our client care coordinator will match you based on what you're going through, your schedule, and your insurance.

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480-530-6441 (call or text)

info@thecenterforcompassion.com