Our Counselors

Aaron Ballesteros

Aaron is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern under the supervision of Dr. Kirleen Neely. He graduated from St. Mary’s University in August of 2019 with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Using a Narrative and Solution-Focused approach with clients in order to help them become more aware of themselves, focus more on their own processing, and to develop individualized coping strategies, Aaron and his clients work as a team to set goals and tackle each issue that is brought to the session. Clients are the experts of their own lives, therefore having a better understanding of themselves can help them develop more resources to make better decisions, and therefore reach their goals in life. Aaron helps his clients overcome and process issues such as depression, anxiety, communication and relationship issues, grief and loss, and much more.

Natalia Garcia-Moreno

Natalia Garcia-Moreno is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern under the supervision of Dr. Kirleen Neely. She is passionate about helping children and adolescents develop healthy self-esteem and gain tools to cope with anxiety.  Her desire to help teens and children was ignited while working as a counselor for families who survived domestic violence. She saw first hand how adverse childhood experiences can impact a child’s self-worth and sense of peace.

Natalia strives to create a safe space where teens and children can express their thoughts and emotions and learn concrete coping skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to empower her clients to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered.

She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Mary’s University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Edward’s University.  Natalia was born and raised in Mexico, and is a fully bilingual culturally sensitive therapist.