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Our Team

At our practice, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed care tailored to the unique needs of each individual, couple, and family we serve. Our team is dedicated to using proven, evidence-based approaches to support healing, growth, and meaningful connection.

Your story matters, and we’re here to help you reclaim it.
Dr. Alena Schuss

Dr. Alena Schuss

Founder | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Dr. Alena Schuss is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Dr. Alena Schuss LMFT & Clinicians. Originally from Austria, her background as a professional triathlete and collegiate athlete has shaped her compassionate, firsthand understanding of the unique pressures faced by high performers and those navigating demanding roles.

Dr. Schuss specializes in working with trauma, grief, and performance-related challenges. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and is deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, families, first responders, veterans, athletes, and anyone seeking to heal, grow, and find resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

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Amanda Wood
Amanda Wood, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psy
Michelle Johnson, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Supervised by Amanda Wood, PhD.
Champ
Champ
Certified Therapy Dog