Meet the Therapists
C. Karen Stopford
LMHC, AP, MCAP, CCTP, QS
Karen is a licensed mental health counselor and acupuncture physician, as well as a Master Certified Addiction Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. For over a decade she has been helping people heal from complex trauma, addictions, and the emotional and relationship struggles that prevent individuals from leading fulfilling lives. Many people seek her help because the coping skills that once kept them afloat no longer serve them well, and they feel stuck and unable to move forward.
Karen believes lasting recovery and personal growth are made possible by practicing self-compassion, identifying core values, and building on inner resiliency. In practice, she uses a range of techniques including psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, interpersonal, and creative therapies and teaches mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills to help clients reconnect with their inner strength, rebuild relationships, and create a life that feels authentic and balanced. Her style emphasizes compassion, transparency, and collaboration and is grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to heal. She works with teens, adults of all ages, and couples to achieve their therapy goals.
Outside of sessions, Karen is the proud mom of three grown children and a grandmother. Her therapy dog, Tara, often accompanies her to the office, while her mischevious cat, Munchkin, guards the house. Gardening, traveling, reading and exploring nature keep Karen inspired—and she considers herself a lifelong student of life and human potential.
Emilee Robins
LCSW
Emilee Robins is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree in social work. With a focus on the entire family unit, Emilee understands how dysfunction between family members can contribute to and worsen mental health concerns. In a typical session, Emilee explores boundaries, communication, value systems, and familial patterns. She is committed to inclusivity and ensures her practice is welcoming, LGBTQIA+ safe space that promotes body positivity.Â
Her background and expertise allow her to support adults, couples, and children in addressing complex issues while building resilience and developing healthy coping strategies. Having spent 5 years working in reunification between foster children and their families, Emilee has a deep understanding of the impact of trauma, particularly within high-conflict families. She is also deeply attuned to the unique challenges that arise in these contexts and strives to help families heal and rebuild strong connections.
Emilee empowers her clients to embrace their identities and fosters self-acceptance within a judgment-free environment. For Emilee, therapy is not just a profession but a calling. She strives to create meaningful, healing connections with each client and views every session as an opportunity for growth and recovery.
Lee Sloan
LCSW
Lee Sloan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), earned his Masters of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University, where he graduated with honors. Lee provides individual, couples, and family therapy to adults and teenagers. He specializes in problem areas including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, men’s issues, behavioral concerns in teenagers, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy), he believes only a dynamic and individualized approach to each client will foster profound and lasting change. Lee has had extensive experience working with individuals with severe mental illness in Residential facilities.
Having provided psychoeducation and therapy to hundreds of clients and their families as a Mental Health Therapist, Lee works with dedication and compassion to increase the quality of life for every client he encounters.
