Meet The Team

Amanda Gurgel, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Founder of Beyond-Counseling

Elvan Okaygun, M.S.
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S.

I am a member of  Beyond-Counseling Group Practice as a Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern helping individuals and couples that experience relational and cross cultural conflicts, coping current stressors with addictive behaviors. 

Tammy Vazquez, M.S.
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, M.S.

I help individuals and couples have better relationships with themselves, each other, and others. 

Cátia Coelho, M.S. 
Registered Mental Health Counselor, M.S.

I am passionate about the humanmind, emotions, behaviors, and appreciate the impact a mental health professional's support canhave on someone's life.

Soraya Quintana, M.S. 
Registered Mental Health Counselor, M.S.

I am a registered mental health intern at Beyond-Counseling.  I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome their personal life challenges in a healing environment. My specialty is working with adults, children, and adolescents. 

Jaelah Mendez, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

I am an empathetic clinician who believes the therapeutic process offers solutions, guidance as well as support. Through my years of practice, I have developed tools that allow me to help guide you in your healing process.

Nicole Sheehan, LMHC 
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist

 I provided individual, group, and family counseling to children and teens. I utilized art, books, music, and any other creative media that could help my clients gain skills and understanding related to their interpersonal and intrapersonal goals. 

Kristie Papuchis, LCSW 
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

 My clients are everyday people that need help with life’s challenges.  I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, family conflict, parenting issues, and stress management. 

Paula Averruz-Genie, M.A. 
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A.

 I strive to help individuals, families, and children to rekindle their hope while facing life’s obstacles. 

Nicole Valencia, LMHC 
Licensed Mental Health Counselor 

I am an Army veteran passionate to help families. I know the therapeutic process is a healing opportunity for everyone who wants to develop their best skills and deal with everyday life obstacles. 

Tamara Sabbagh Delisle, M.S.
Registered Clinical Social Worker, M.S.

 I help women, first responders and individuals who are struggling with life transitions. I have experience working with children, adults and families.