
Providers
Melissa Calcara Mendez
Founder & Teacher
Melissa is a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has 5 years of teaching experience spanning from kindergarten to 4th grade. Melissa specializes in the exciting realms of math and science up to the 12th grade. Notably, Melissa was a distinguished Teacher of the Year Finalist for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Trevor Reynolds
Cognitive & Emotional Facilitator
Trevor is deeply passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people, whether through counseling, mentoring, or tutoring. His goal is to empower them to overcome both personal and academic challenges, reminding them that growth is a personal journey—there’s no "right" timeline for change, and he is there to support them at their own pace.
Josie Cleveland, MS
Academic Tutor
Josie offers personalized tutoring services across a wide range of academic subjects for students of all ages. Driven by a passion for education, she focuses on improving both the core academic abilities and daily study habits of her students. Her primary goal is to empower learners to reach their full potential and build confidence in their skills. Nothing inspires Josie more than watching her students grow, master new concepts, and achieve their personal academic goals.
Michael Mendez, MA LPC
Counselor & Supervisor
Michael's populations are kids aged 4 to 17, adults, and couples. He sees clients on weekends, and his caseload typically consists of 70% youth and 30% adults. The client gender breakdown is also 70/30, with men and boys as the majority. His approaches are based on the tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Synergetic Play Therapy.
Brittany Suvari MS, LPC
Counselor & Supervisor
Brittany is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. She believes in incorporating a variety of methods and techniques to create an individualized treatment plan that will keep clients interested and engaged in the therapeutic process. She strives to create a warm, supportive space to assist them in their healing journey.
Kimi Cain, M.Ed.
Cognitive & Emotional Facilitator, Teacher
Kimi has a diverse background in education that spans over 30 years. Her experience ranges from elementary teaching (2nd through 4th grade) to school counseling at all levels (elementary to high school). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services, an Elementary Education certification, a Master's degree in Education, and a Master's degree in School Counseling.
Jeannie Frisbie
Cognitive & Emotional Facilitator
Jeannie enjoys helping individuals work through mental barriers and guiding them toward new perspectives. She understands that healing takes time and patience—both for oneself and for others. Clients can expect her to be empathetic, understanding, patient, and kind. She experiences the most success supporting individuals with anxiety and depression, particularly those seeking a fresh perspective or needing encouragement to continue on their journey.







