Our TherapyWorks team consists of some of the most professional and compassionate therapists around. Each having doctorate and or advanced masters level education, specialized training, and an individualized touch to better meet the broad needs of those we serve in our community. Together we provide a distinct blend of expertise and passion that is unique to TherapyWorks.
Maaliea Wilbur, LMFT
CEO | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Maaliea has a friendly, straightforward and approachable therapeutic style. With expert training and 20+ years of experience, Maaliea's clinical confidence and broad-level expertise allows her to successfully support kids, teens and adults alike. As the Founder and CEO of TherapyWorks, Maaliea has developed valuable partnerships with local schools, organizations and businesses and enjoys giving back through outreach and service. Maaliea is whole-heartedly committed to providing top-notch care as a trusted resource in her community.
Michelle Arzaga Kooy
Client Care Coordinator
As the Client Care Coordinator, Michelle understands the importance of your initial counseling experience and strives to provide a smooth introduction to TherapyWorks. With a combined 30 years of experience in mental health and high-quality customer care, Michelle truly understands the value of feeling welcomed and connected when taking the first step in seeking support.
Sara Miller, LMFT, ATR
Director of Operations | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Sara uses a thoughtful, compassionate and motivating approach. Her warm and welcoming style supports clients where they are at in life and helps to focus on individualized strengths (even when it might feel hard!). Sara has over 10 years of professional experience in the field of counseling and psychology and has worked with various populations ranging from children to seniors. As a Registered Art Therapist, Sara has found this to be a helpful and clinically effective intervention when working to process and express emotions. She recognizes the amount of trust and strength it takes to begin therapy and feels very fortunate and honored to be part of each client’s journey.
Kim Threeths, LMFT
Clinical Director | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Kim creates a compassionate, inclusive and supportive space where clients can gain insight, build on their strengths and create positive change. With over 15-years of experience and specialized training in evidence-based practices, Kim’s clinical expertise allows her to support teens to seniors with a variety of mental health concerns. Using a relaxed and straight forward style, Kim believes that a supportive environment and the right-fit therapist can empower clients to experience success and achieve therapeutic goals. She understands that each client has distinct needs and recognizes that a tailored treatment approach always works best. Meeting each client where they are at today, Kim acknowledges the vulnerability of starting therapy and feels honored to be part of the journey.
Lauren Furtado
Community Relations Coordinator
As the Community Relations Coordinator, Lauren manages the important aspects of high-touch community care while effectively leading company-wide outreach and marketing efforts. She understands the importance of building quality relationships within our local community and strives to create valuable connections, provide helpful information, and represent TherapyWorks as a trusted resource.
Ashley Basanese, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Ashley strongly believes that a healthy and happy lifestyle is attainable for everyone. Her approach to therapy is tailored and compassionate, offering an environment where you can strive for the life you desire. She understands that the right fit between client and therapist can be empowering and helpful as you create positive change. Focusing on building a trusting and confidential relationship, Ashley will help you to acquire practical problem solving skills, promote healthy communication, as well as develop ways to improve your mood and enhance your emotional connections. Ashley will provide the toolkit you need to shift your life and start down a more satisfying path.
Jacqueline Morita, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Jacqueline has a warm, compassionate, and positive approach to therapy helping her clients feel safe and at ease when addressing their concerns. She understands that taking the first step in seeking help may feel scary or uncomfortable, so she meets her clients where they are at in their journey for change and exploration. Jacqueline believes that all people are part of a bigger system that may be impacting their current situation, so in therapy she explores biological, psychological, social, and spiritual components. Through her clinical experiences working in multiple community agencies, she has helped many unique individuals and families work toward their therapeutic goals by helping them identify the origin of their struggles, provide user friendly interventions, and allow space to feel their emotions. Jacqueline’s clients have enjoyed her optimistic and devoted presence when working through their most vulnerable moments.
Korey Keyton, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Korey utilizes a warm, friendly, and thoughtful approach to therapy that promotes a therapeutic space and relationship that is safe and supportive. Through integrative and client-centered care, Korey’s expertise helps individuals and families identify their specific treatment goals for creating positive outcomes. With over 16 years of clinical specialization, Korey understands the importance of empowering clients to work through difficult emotions and wide-range mental health concerns through experienced support. Korey is creative and competent in her use of evidence-based treatment interventions, being mindful of the individual needs and strengths of the children, parents, and families she enjoys supporting. Through her playful, empathic, and nurturing presence, clients can engage in the healing process, achieve desired goals, and experience positive change.
Anna (Ana) Albright, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Anna’s approach to therapy creates a warm and loving space for clients to feel supported and cared for. Her person-centered and empathetic style provides a safe space to begin and explore the healing journey. She believes the therapeutic relationship is essential for trust and puts emphasis on making clients feel comfortable even when discussing uncomfortable topics. With years of experience, Anna has confidence working with a broad spectrum of clients from small children to adults in any state of life. She is enthusiastic about creating an environment of holistic care and loves connecting with clients whilst seeking balance and restoring peace. Anna enjoys the therapy journey, walking side by side with her clients together on the path to healing and happiness.
Chloe Cook, MA, AMFT, APCC
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Chloe enjoys taking an eclectic approach to therapy as she recognizes that no two client’s needs are the exact same. She creates a warm environment that welcomes all ranges of emotions to exist safely and without judgment. Chloe works with her clients to ensure that they feel safe going at a pace that feels doable and not overwhelming; healing happens one baby-step at a time. She understands that we do not exist in a vacuum and considers cultural, religious, family, health, and educational background. For client’s that find difficulty in traditional talk therapy, Chloe has experience incorporating art, movement, music, and depth psychological approaches. Chloe admires the resiliency of her clients and enjoys celebrating their achievements, supporting through the difficult times, and coasting during the calm.
Tessa Olsen, MS, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Tessa helps to support and empower individuals in self-discovery, recovery, healing, growth, and self-transformation. She is engaging, down-to-earth, and non-judgemental. Her treatment approach is integrative and holistic, informed by clinical training and personal life experiences. Tessa has worked with diverse populations, including a wide range of ages, socio-economic backgrounds, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity concerns. She is passionate about supporting those in early and ongoing mental health, educating others and those in the community, breaking down the stigma around mental illness, and supporting individuals in creating a new normal. Tessa creates a supportive space where complicated feelings can be expressed and processed and believes that well-being is at the center of each person.
Edward (Eddie) Smith, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Eddie seeks to support individuals throughout their journey toward change and self-growth. Eddie is conscious of the courage it takes to begin therapy, and works to create a therapeutic space that supports such courage. Through empathic understanding, non-judgment, and acceptance, the therapeutic space he creates is warm, safe, and welcoming. Eddie views trust and rapport as essential aspects of therapy and works to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with the clients he works
with.