Meet our therapists
Our licensed therapists bring extensive clinical experience, advanced training, and thousands of hours of direct client care to their areas of specialty.
Sheila Jacobson Long, LCSW
Founder & Clinical Therapist
Gentle Guardians’ founder — 14 years of care for kids, teens, adults, and families, with a big toolbox and an even bigger heart.
Oana Opris, ACMHC
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Warm, multilingual care for kids, teens, and families — and the friendly face behind our free parenting workshop.
Elena Negron, CSW
Clinical Therapist
Steady, compassionate support across the lifespan — including crisis, trauma, and the hardest moments.
Dawn Beagley, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Over a decade of experience, with a special heart for perinatal mental health and life’s big transitions.
Britney Preator, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Affirming support for women, parents, and young people — from postpartum to autism to everyday overwhelm.
Ashley Brown, CSW
Clinical Therapist
Conversational, collaborative, and practical therapy for teens and adults finding their footing.
Ashley Parrish-Lundeen, MSW Intern
Therapist (MSW Intern)
A compassionate second-year MSW intern with a heart for families navigating hard systems and big changes.
Isabel Limon, CSW
Clinical Therapist
A grounded, skills-focused therapist for kids, teens, and families working through anxiety and big transitions.
Matt Long, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
A broadly experienced therapist for individuals, couples, and families — including our most complex concerns.
Caroline Dundon, CSW
Clinical Therapist
Down-to-earth support for people of all backgrounds — grounded in real-world work with veterans and underserved communities.
Rachel Maldonado, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Attachment-focused trauma and family work — helping children and parents heal and reconnect.
Nathan Stock, Intern
Counselor (Intern)
A former teacher of 15 years — patient, relatable, and passionate about walking with people through change.