
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.
Sarah Anton, MA
Learning & Wellness Facilitator
Sarah enjoys working with students in grades K–5, especially those who need support learning to read. She has a strong passion for teaching foundational reading skills and brings extensive experience in both reading and math instruction. These core subjects have been the focus of her teaching, and she thrives on finding creative ways to engage students who may be hesitant to participate.
Aedon O'Dea
Learning & Wellness Facilitator
Aedon provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe sharing experiences they may not feel comfortable discussing elsewhere. She focuses on holding space for clients to openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while feeling genuinely heard and validated. Her approach emphasizes building trust, fostering emotional awareness, and helping clients recognize patterns that may be contributing to stress or emotional distress. Aedon supports clients in developing healthy coping skills and strengthening emotional regulation, always meeting them where they are and moving at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.
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.
Grace Terrones
Learning & Wellness Facilitator
Grace enjoys working with clients who are curious about themselves and interested in understanding the deeper “why” behind their thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior. Her approach centers on helping bring the unconscious into awareness, allowing clients to make meaning of what they are experiencing and gain insight into areas of dissatisfaction in their lives.
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.
Maria Quartullo
Learning & Wellness Facilitator
With a passion for helping children overcome academic, social, and emotional challenges, Maria is dedicated to providing a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can build confidence and self-esteem. Maria believes in truly listening to each child, rephrasing their thoughts to ensure they feel heard and understood, and acknowledging their emotions with care and empathy.
Trenyce Paguio
Learning & Wellness Facilitator
Nissi is a compassionate clinician dedicated to meeting clients exactly where they are in their journey. She has a strong passion for working with children and youth, offering empathy, patience, and encouragement to support meaningful growth. Nissi also has a personal connection to military-affiliated families, having grown up in that environment, and understands the unique challenges they may face. In addition, she is committed to supporting individuals navigating substance use and recovery with care and compassion.










