Meet Our Team

Tara McDonnell, Play Therapist in West Palm Beach

Tara McDonnell, LCSW, RPT-S, QS

Tara is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and specializes in working with children under 6, including child trauma. Tara also provides Animal Assisted Play Therapy with her Canine Co-Therapist, Fiona

Alex Connor Therapist West Palm Beach

Alex is Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with tweens, teens, and young adults, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and those who self-harm.

Alexandra Connor, LCSW 

Melissa Krulik Psychologist West Palm Beach

Dr. Melissa Krulik is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with extensive experience with children, adolescents and young adults.

Melissa Krulik, Ph.D, NCSP

Jillian Lepera Teen Therapist West Palm Beach

Jllian specializes in working with teens and young adults with high risk and self-injurious behavior. Her process focuses on relationship building, communication strategies, and trauma resolution. Jillian is also an Adjunct Professor at Palm Beach State University.

Jillian Lepera, LMHC, C-DBT, QS 

Samantha Wallshein Child and Teen Therapist in West Palm Beach

Sami works with children and teens. Specializing in anxiety OCD, and those who identify as Neurodivergent, she provides trauma-informed care that focuses on early intervention.

Samantha Wallshein, RMHC

Fiona (a.k.a. Princess Fiona)

My name is Fiona and I am a Therapy Dog. As a young rescue dog, I have learned really important skills during my training like “sit,” “stay” and “leave it.” I really love people—kids, adults, everyone—and I can’t wait to help take care of the families that come through our door.

I am planning to be in the office a few days a week because work can be hard and I do get tired. It’s important for me to rest when I need to so I can be the best Therapy Dog possible. Tara McDonnell is my human co-Therapist and we can’t wait to meet you!