Arise Wellness GNV was created for us to practice as the authentic beings that we are. It is a sacred space that we have intentionally nurtured. We are a practice of independent clinicians that have a similar understanding of life and therapy.

— Dr. Stevie VanAusdale, PhD., LMHC

Our Collective

  • Brodie Roland, Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (They/Them)

    Now accepting new clients

  • Ziting He, Graduate Intern (She/Her)

    Now accepting new clients

  • Idalys Garcia, Ed.S. (She/Her)

    I approach clients with a person-centered/trauma-informed lens and use creative therapies such as play therapy to work through their presenting concerns..

  • Nikki Nelson, Ed.S., LMHC (She/Her)

    When we meet, we will talk about the kind of things that have been helpful and not so helpful for you in the past. I like to take a collaborative approach to therapy…

  • Lindsey Brown, Graduate Intern (She/Her)

    Now accepting new clients

  • Mac Choy, Ed.S., LMHC (She/They)

    I welcome folks of all identities and their unique reasons for seeking counseling. My intention is to empower clients toward holistic wellness, particularly those who hold marginalized and systematically oppressed identities…

  • Lovely Aristilde, Ed.S., Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (She/They)

    Change happens with time. It’s often unavoidable but happens best in places of safety and community. When people have a support system that they can lean on as needed, they’re able to take chances while working towards getting what they need…

  • Michael Zolondek, M.S., Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (He/Him)

    In both my personal experiences and professional work, I have seen how healing a supportive presence can be for persons who are struggling. I think it is a great privilege to work as a therapist and be able to offer that sort of presence to clients. ..

  • Janet (Jan) Greene, Ed.S., LMHC (She/Them)

    With 8 years as staff at the Alachua County Crisis Center and over 10 years doing Hospice work…

  • *Waitlist* Robin Joiner, PMHNP (She/Her)

    I’m a board-certified PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) which means I’m a nurse practitioner with specialized training in psychiatry.

  • *NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Colleen Trojbom, MSW, LCSW (She/Her)

    English/Español

    I have been providing therapy to Gainesville's youth and families who have experienced abuse and trauma...I have years of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, as well as those with complex relationships. I am available to see youth ages 0-18, as well as adults in all stages of life. I am also able to provide therapy in English and Spanish.

  • * NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Laura Templeton, Ed.S., LMHC (She/They)

    I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist with over 15 years experience in the field of mental health…

  • *NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Dr. Stevie VanAusdale, PhD., LMHC (She/Her)

    I've been a mental health clinician since 2016 when I graduated from the University of Florida counselor education program, but my journey to this work started many years before that….

  • Toni White, Office Manager (They/Them)

Affiliated Partners

  • Dr. Mardell Coleman, Clinical Psychologist

    My goal, to help improve one's mental and behavioral health to enable achieving one's life goals and reduce excessive duress….

  • Dr. Sara Nash, Ph.D., LMHC, Qualified Supervisor

    I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, crisis, grief, and personal growth. I love working with thoughtful, motivated adults who are struggling with complex concerns…

  • Dr. Lisa Chacko, M.D.

    I designed this medical practice to support women through midlife, including perimenopause and menopause. The biological and personal changes women experience during their 40s and 50s can be challenging to navigate or interpret alone…

Ready to start your healing now?

Send an email to admin@arisegnv.com!