ABOUT US
Green Door Therapy was founded in August 2018 by Brooke Madera and Bridget Caragher. Brooke and Bridget believe counseling is place for learning, creativity, and growth. Our team of therapists are passionate about working with people who are navigating life's crossroads and dealing with changes, loss, or feeling stuck. Green Door Therapy is a place where all are welcome, our chalkboard wall is a place to connect, our coffee mug collection brings joy to all, and showing up as our authentic selves is the most important thing.
BROOKE MADERA, LCPC, CADC
CO-FOUNDER AND THERAPIST
(she/her)
I love to work with passionate people, whether it manifests in anger or intensity, and help to redirect that energy into positive motivation. I place special attention on working with stress, anger management, fertility issues and with substance use disorders. My specialization in recovery work from addictions came from experience working in both inpatient settings and outpatient counseling. Recovery work taught me to stabilize crisis situations and create momentum when clients feel stuck.
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My versatile theoretical background spans experience with the military, as well as those struggling with trauma, domestic violence, parental coaching, anger, anxiety, dual diagnoses, and stress management. Having a strong belief in a person-centered therapy approach, my style primarily pulls from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to fit each individual's needs. Using skills based therapies and mindfulness approaches, my goal is to empower every person to find their own best path.
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I am a fierce lover of books and traveling and thrive on finding hidden places everywhere I visit. I am energized by helping others find creative ways to engage with people and their environment. My time out of the office is spent chasing toddlers, wrestling with dogs, stumbling in to adventures, and trying to converse with my husband over all the chaos.
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Brooke is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, United Healthcare/Optum, and Aetna.
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CONTACT: brooke@greendoortherapy.com
BRIDGET CARAGHER, LCSW, CDWF
CO-FOUNDER AND THERAPIST
(she/her)
Everyday life can be so overwhelming, challenging, and beautiful. Whether you are dealing with something that has turned your life upside down or you want to work on facing your fears, I believe therapy is the place to be. My goal is to partner with you to create a therapy experience full of authenticity, healing, and growth.
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I have experience working in various setting including hospice and palliative care, domestic violence and an employee assistance program. My specialization in eating, mood, and anxiety disorders comes from years of working as a therapist in residential and outpatient therapy settings. I have experience working with adults, teens, couples, families, and groups.
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My certification in couples counseling, Level I Gottman Training, emphasizes my belief that working towards thriving relationships is indispensable. I am passionate about utilizing therapy that is mindfulness-based, skills-focused, and incorporates my client’s personal values. I completed and led a training on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and identify this as one of my main therapy styles along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have received training in the work of Dr. Dr. Brené Brown and am a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. Brown is known for her research on topics related to shame, vulnerability, belonging, and courage.
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In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, traveling, and getting in touch with my creative side through photography.
I have a special interest in working with clients experiencing anxiety, coping with life transitions and decisions and managing relationship issues. I look forward to working with clients who are eager to develop new insight and work towards improving their quality of life.
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Bridget is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare/Optum.
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CONTACT: bridget@greendoortherapy.com
TANYA SCHMITZ, LPC
THERAPIST
(she/her)
Our lives are filled with many paths and decisions, and our internal compasses can feel overwhelming, and I believe that therapy can provide a space to explore the different options that our internal compasses are trying to direct us. I believe it is never too late to be whoever you want to be, and I can provide the space and validation for you to discover your pre-existing potential. As a team, we can collaborate on ways to place emphasis on your strengths, goals, and ambitions in your treatment while learning how to include empathy and life skills into your own life.
My specialties come from working with individuals in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings with the focus on eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, life-related stressors, and life transitions. I have worked with clients that ranged from adolescent to adulthood in an individual setting to group-led settings discussing techniques utilized in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These specific settings and techniques have taught me to alleviate crisis and stressor situations while providing guidance for the client when they feel lost.
In my free time, when I am not completing coursework for my graduate program, I have my nose in one of my hundreds of books reading on fantasy/Sci-Fi. I also enjoy going out for walks/runs whenever the weather is pleasant or being outside in any way possible. I feel most content when I am spending time with my friends, family, my two rambunctious dogs who always keep me on my feet, or watching copious amounts of various Netflix specials.
Tanya accepts BCBS PPO, Cigna, and offers self-pay options.
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CONTACT: tanya@greendoortherapy.com
BRE'SHEY KIMBALL, LCPC
THERAPIST
(she/her)
I strongly believe that human growth requires non-judgment, authenticity, and the willingness to face one's challenges head on. It is a deep passion of mine to foster a space that welcomes vulnerability and self-compassion. I believe that none of us can go through our life's journey alone. In our therapeutic relationship, it is my hope that you will never feel alone on your own path through healing. I aspire to offer guidance as clients work to acknowledge their individual strengths and positives within their lives in order to achieve their personal goals. My therapeutic style encompasses humanistic, psychodynamic, and strengths-based approaches. In addition, I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
I have experience working in various environments including residential treatment facilities, transitional housing facilities, behavioral health hospitals, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming. I have collaborated with clients ranging from adolescents to older adults for individual, couples, group and family counseling. I have worked with individuals struggling with mood, anxiety, substance use, and eating disorders as well as social inequality.
I value consistently having a little fun in my day to day life. In my freetime I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, traveling, dancing for enjoyment and exercise, capturing moments through photography, and cuddling my little yorkie until she's had enough of me!
I look forward to walking with you along your journey!
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Bre'Shey accepts BCBS PPO, United Healthcare, Optum, Aetna, Cigna, and self-pay options for sessions.
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CONTACT: breshey@greendoortherapy.com
OLIVIA HOULIHAN, LCPC
THERAPIST
(she/her)
I believe that life is a beautifully challenging and unpredictable experience. The ebbs and flows of life are what makes us human. When we are caught in the lows of life, we often feel this lack of control, we feel stuck, or we feel this inability to find the ‘right answer.’ I would like to show you that you have the answers within, you have the tools within, and we will work together as a team to regain a sense of direction in your life. Therapy is a vulnerable experience; therefore, I intentionally create an atmosphere that feels safe, allows your stories to be heard, and empowers you to be your authentic self. During our time together, you will have the space to grow and explore your values, inner strengths, and interests too.
I especially enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, body dysmorphia, existential concerns, life transitions, and trauma related stressors. I have experience using evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
I am a firm believer that every client is a unique individual with unique experiences, therefore we will work collaboratively to determine which style feels best for you. Some of the methods I use include exploring anxiety and avoidance behaviors by creating exposures, utilizing mindfulness-based skills, practicing self-compassion, acceptance, and connecting with values.
In my free time, I love snuggling up with my dog, reading a good book, baking muffins, and drawing flowers. I feel most centered when I am outside hiking with my family and enjoying the beauty of nature. I look forward to creating a unique connection with you!
Olivia accepts BCBS PPO, Cigna, Aetna and offers self-pay options.
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CONTACT: olivia@greendoortherapy.com
JESSICA BRIGHT, LPC
THERAPIST
(she/her)
Our lives can take many twists and turns at any life stage. When mental health conditions are present, our challenges can feel even more intense and difficult to manage. Depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and high stress levels are often the thieves of our peace of mind, our hope, and sense of control over our lives. Sometimes we feel stuck or lost and we need help to find some clarity and a new way to move forward. Here’s the good news: we can feel better and more in control of our lives. Working with a therapist can help you bring your life, your overall wellness, and your sense of self back into balance and focus.
As a therapist and in my own experiences, I have learned the value of finding a better version of yourself. I take an individualized, whole-person and client-centered approach to therapy and empower my clients to learn how to use their strengths. I am passionate about helping my clients develop new strategies to better identify, express, and manage symptoms to foster positive changes. My style of therapy involves the use of Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and humor (!). My experience includes the treatment of those who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, psychosis, substance use, trauma, eating disorders, emotional regulation, relationships, finding purpose, dual diagnoses, grief, and life transitions. My clients have come from a wide variety of backgrounds, beliefs and lifestyles including, military and first responders, married and unmarried adults, those who are starting and/or changing careers, LGBTQ+, and more. I have experience in working individually and in groups with adults, teens, and “tweens”, from age 10 to 70+, in outpatient care, residential treatment and Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs (IOP and PHP).
Some might say I did a “mid-life career change” after 20+ years of hard work and exploration in jobs I could do, and tried to make the most of, but did not love. After a series of my own life changes and challenges, I made the daring decision to return to school and start working in mental health. I am thrilled to be able to work in a field I love, with wonderful and unique people, every day. I am a devout worshiper of nature, a voracious reader, an occasional painter, and my dog makes sure I laugh often and stay active on a consistent basis.
Jessica accepts BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, and offers self-pay options.
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CONTACT: jessica@greendoortherapy.com
MICHELLE GUEVARA, LCSW
THERAPIST AND SUPERVISOR
(she/her)
As a daughter of immigrants and Latinx woman, decreasing the stigma of mental health is very important to me. Taking the first step is always the hardest; it takes strength and a lot of vulnerability that, as humans in an individualistic society, we are not used to being confronted with. I collaborate with clients to create a special space where you will be heard, understood, and respected. I understand that healing is not linear and there will be a lot of ups and downs. I am very honest in the process of therapy and will allow you a space just for you; your own “dance floor.”
As your therapist, I can help you cope with the emotional and physical symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, conflicts, and change to “life stressors” or just “stress”. I will work with you to develop additional resources to add to your toolbox. I will work to help you tell your own narrative; you are the expert of your own life.
The BIPOC community has often been shut out from conversations of mental health. I can provide you with space of security, and help heal the internalized stigma around mental health often present in BIPOC communities. Helping young people navigate around a wide variety of presenting concerns and providing them with a secure and dependable space to process difficulties, is an important part of my work as a therapist. My ideal client is someone who is open to change and comfortable with being challenged. I will first and foremost utilize an anti-oppressive, non-judgmental and person-centered approach, understanding that affirmation of a client's identity is critical to helping that individual live a more authentic life.
Using an eclectic approach, I use a wide variety of modalities including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strengths Based, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I also have experience in the non-profit sector and have gained experience with multiple populations.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my spouse and my 2 rabbits as well as reading and dancing for fun. I also enjoy reading and traveling to new places. I collect the Starbucks coffee mugs from the different places I have been.
Michelle accepts BCBS PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, Cigna, and offers self-pay options.
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CONTACT: michelle@greendoortherapy.com
AMANDA SHAFER, LSW
THERAPIST
(she/her)
There are so many reasons that may be bringing you to therapy and all of them are valid. You may feel anxious and burnt out, depressed and unmotivated, or lost and insecure. You may be ready to learn new coping skills to navigate stress management, self-esteem issues, or life transitions. You may need help processing something that is highly unique to you. All of those reasons and more are things that we can explore and work on, together. I believe that no matter what challenges you are facing, you don't need to face them alone.
I am passionate about helping my clients step into growth and healing that promotes self-compassion, authenticity, and healthy relationships. I embrace the unique needs of each of my clients and work alongside them to explore and learn about who they are and which tools work best for them to live a fulfilling life. My main areas of focus are helping people navigate feelings of anxiety and depression, self esteem and identity work, life transitions, and relationships issues (trust, attachment, romantic relationships, familial relationships, companionship). I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths based therapy, motivational interviewing, and attachment based therapy.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children. I can also be found taking care of the large amount of plants that I adopted during the pandemic, reading for both pleasure and knowledge with a cup of hot chocolate, or wandering the aisles of home decor stores for self-care. Also, I have recently taken up kayaking and try to find time to get out on the local rivers every month.
Amanda accepts BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, and offers self-pay options.
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CONTACT: amandas@greendoortherapy.com
HANNAH COULTER, MA, LPC
THERAPIST
(she/her)
Embarking on the journey of healing can feel like traveling without a map. It is both terrifying and beautiful. I believe that no matter how difficult it may seem, every person is capable of healing, growth, and resilience. In therapy, we engage with the deepest parts of ourselves. Given that purpose, I seek to cultivate a space where my clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate their internal and external worlds.
I utilize a person-centered approach in therapy, meaning each individual is viewed as just that, an individual with their own perspectives and struggles. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings and especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodiverse humans. I am passionate about treating anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma, gender and sexual identity exploration, religious abuse, and life transitions. I pull from a variety of treatment approaches in sessions including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Component Based Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I am especially passionate about utilizing Radically Open Dialectical Therapy (RO-DBT) and have completed a Level 1 Certification. While empowering my clients to embrace their various social and cultural identities, I strive to use trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices in all that I do. I believe each of us has an inherent ability to heal and traverse this wild adventure we call life.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife, our two dogs, and four chickens. I love being outdoors, cooking, baking, reading and playing video games.
Hannah accepts BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, and offers self-pay options.
Hannah holds an APC license in Georgia and a LPC license in Illinois.
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CONTACT: hannah@greendoortherapy.com
