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ABOUT US

Calming Wind Counseling Services, LLC is a group mental health private practice located in Chesterfield County. We are a team of licensed mental health professionals who are driven to provide effective and humanistic counseling.

Through the use of evidence based practices Calming Wind Counseling Services providers utilize individual, couples, group, and family strengths to assist clients in building successful and enjoyable lives.

Calming Wind Counseling Services, LLC provides outpatient therapy, telemental health, clinical supervision, clinical consultation, and clinical education services. Through these services Calming Wind Counseling Services, LLC promotes the growth and development of clients, clinicians in training, and fellow clinicians.

 To Join Our Team Of Clinicians

EQUIPO

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Cortney Zeigler Ugalde, LPC

Executive Director; Co-Owner

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Jonathan Ugalde, LPC

Executive Director; Co-Owner

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EQUIPO

Ashlyn Dimmick, LPC

Clinical Director & Therapist

Meghan Wagner

Office Manager

Meg Johnson

Billing Manager

Brandi Andrzejewski

Administrative Assistant

Patrick Johnson

Administrative Assistant

Our Clinical Team

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Cortney Zeigler Ugalde, LPC

Co-Owner & Executive Director

Cortney:

  • Is passionate and motivated person centered therapist

  • Uses person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

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Angela DeBoard, LPC

Supervisor

Angela:

  • Experience working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem, boundaries, and communication to name a few

  • Enjoys working with children 5+, teens, and adults

  • Has a passion for working with adults and teens who have survived sexual violence or experienced domestic abuse

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Jennifer Prewitt, LPC

Therapist

Jennifer:

  • has over 15 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field

  • specializes in treating Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, anger management and grief and loss

  • utilizes CBT, TF-CBT, and mindfulness techniques

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Veronica Vargas, LPC

Therapist

**Availability Starting November 13th, 2023**

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Jordan Dimmick, RIC

Resident in Counseling

**Immediate Openings Available**


Jordan:

  • Aims to provide a session experience that is tailored to both the client and the concerns that the client discusses in session.

  • Specializes in working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use/abuse, eating disorders, and PTSD

  • Works with adolescents and adults and is happy to provide family therapy

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Emily Agee, RIC

Resident in Counseling

Emily:

  • Has worked with individuals on goals related to anxiety, depression, stress, sex and sexuality, identity, and trauma to name a few.

  • Welcomes individual sessions with teens and adults, both in-person and telehealth

R. Lim, SISW

Supervisee in Social Work

**Immediate Openings Available**


Lim:

  • Is dedicated to establishing a secure and welcoming atmosphere in which clients experience recognition, active listening, and affirmation throughout their therapeutic journey

  • Clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, minority stress, ADHD, ASD, school struggles, disordered eating, life transitions, and substance use concerns

  • Uses an eclectic approach to include DBT, CBT, mindfulness, creative expression, and other techniques

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Jonathan Ugalde, LPC

Co-Owner & Executive Director

Jonathan:

  • is trauma-informed

  • uses an eclectic approach of person centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, reality, and solution focused therapies.

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Joanna Smith, LPC

Therapist (Telehealth Only)

Joanna:

  • uses a holistic theoretical orientation based on cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered theory

  • has a relaxed, friendly approach and believes everyone is capable of experience more joy through simple, practical steps


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Rachel Jones, LPC

Therapist

Rachel:

  • has multiple years of clinical experience working in the mental health field

  • assist clients to define purpose and values, and develop tools to tackle life's everyday difficulties

  • utilizes CBT, expressive arts, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and other techniques to help clients

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Kelsie Adams, LCSW

Therapist

Kelsie:

  • Ten years of experience promoting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals in various settings

  • Specializes in treating Depression, Anxiety, anger management and grief and loss

  • Is trained in various modalities and specializes in building resilience after loss and trauma.

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Kevin DiFazio, RIC

Resident in Counseling

Kevin:

  • Enjoys sharing, exploring, and connecting with each client's unique interests and experiences

  • Utilizes a strengths based approach to assist clients with identifying their own inner strength and resilience from their life experiences

  • Has various experiences that assist him in empathizing with people of different backgrounds especially children, adolescents, and LGBTQ+

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Ashley Azubuike, RIC

Resident in Counseling

**Immediate Openings Available**


Ashley:

  • is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and validated throughout their therapeutic process

  • clinical experience working with teens and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, gender dysphoria, and substance use concerns

Sarne Branch, SISW

Supervisee in Social Work

**Openings Available Starting November 27th, 2023**

Ashlyn Dimmick

Ashlyn Dimmick, LPC

Clinical Director

Ashlyn:

  • has experience focusing on depression, anxiety, and trauma with clients ages 13 and older

  • uses a combination of person-centered, CBT, and DBT within a trauma-informed approach

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Ernest Swanson, LPC

Therapist (Telehealth Only)

Ernest:

  • is passionate about helping others

  • uses a combination of person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

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Jessica Bayne LPC

Therapist

Jess:

  •  is a trauma-informed and person-centered therapist

  • believes that our emotions and experiences can have great impact on our lives and deserve to be validated and understood. 

  • utilizes CBT, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and other techniques to help clients

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Stephen Barlow, RIC

Resident in Counseling

Stephen:

  • Enjoys working with couples, individuals, and groups

  • Specializes in helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship troubles, and more

  • Has experience with individual, couples, and group counseling with teens and adults in both public and private settings

  • Uses person-centered counseling, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy

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Kendall Sullivan, RIC

Resident in Counseling

Kendall:

  • Works with clients of all ages and conducts individual, couples, family, and group therapy sessions

  • Specializes in working with individuals struggling depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and much more

  • Goal is to help you on your journey to a happy, healthy mind.

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Caitlin Provencher, RIC

Resident in Counseling

**Immediate Openings Available**


Caitlin:

  • helps clients feel empowered and encouraged in their life journey

  • promotes positive growth towards her clients goals

  • assists clients to reframe their thoughts and feelings to better manage their life experiences.

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