About Our Therapists
Dr. Kristen Malora, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Co-Owner/Founder of Lilac Therapy Center LLC
kristen@lilactherapycenter.org
Dr. Malora has over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, children, and teens around issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, improving relationships and communication, perfectionism, boundaries and burn out, and low-self-esteem. She works closely with schools to support academic and social concerns for children and teens and provides parent coaching aimed at strengthening relationships. Learn more.
Emily Freedman, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Co-Owner/Founder of Lilac Therapy Center LLC
Emily has extensive experience providing therapy to teens, adults, and families. She specializes in areas of anxiety, depression, relationships, academic and peer concerns, self-harm behaviors, body image concerns, and bullying. She is skilled at engaging and stabilizing struggling teens and families. She also supports blended families with co-parenting and strengthening family relationships. Learn more.
Allison Powers, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
allison@lilactherapycenter.org
In private practice since 2014, Allison currently works with adults around areas of depression, anxiety, life transitions, adjustment to parenthood, and relationship concerns. She also supports young adults around issues related to college, gaining independence, entering the workforce, and navigating relationships. Learn more.
Adrienne Pollichemi, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
adrienne@lilactherapycenter.org
Adrienne has over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and families in a variety of clinical settings. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, social and academic concerns, and challenging behaviors, as well as parent coaching aimed at strengthening relationships and connection in families. Adrienne also supervises and teaches undergraduate and graduate students as a Professor of Social Work at LaSalle University. Learn more.
Sharon Damsker, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sharon has over 20 years experience working with adults in both clinical and community settings. She is a trauma specialist, trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), among other therapeutic modalities. She helps stabilize and support individuals struggling with the aftermath of traumatic experiences and is also skilled in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Learn more.
Yoon Kim, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Yoon began her career in this field in 1999 and has worked in schools, community mental health centers, and private practice both in the US and South Korea since this time. Yoon works with children (ages 10+), teens, adults, and families around issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, social and academic difficulties, and relationship strain. She enjoys working with those navigating cultural complexities and balance and is specifically attuned to the lived experiences of the Asian American community. Learn more.
Laura Wall, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Laura has worked with children and families for over 7 years, and she is a trauma specialist. She is certified in Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and is passionate about supporting children and their families through the experience of trauma. Laura also works with anxiety, depression, social challenges, and behavioral needs, and she specializes in restoring relationships and reinforcing safe and healthy roles within the family system. She utilizes art and play therapy techniques and enjoys thinking outside the box to connect and make meaningful progress with her clients. Learn more.
Vanessa Gamboa, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
vanessa@lilactherapycenter.org
Vanessa has over 13 years of clinical experience providing therapy to teens, young adults, and adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and ADHD and has significant experience supporting individuals in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Vanessa brings an affirming, non-judgmental, and strengths-based approach to her work with clients, leaving clients feeling respected, supported, and heard. She is also able to provide letters of support for individuals seeking gender affirming surgeries. Learn more.
Kimberly Thomas, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kim is a highly skilled and compassionate counselor specializing in child therapy. With over a decade of experience, Kim has dedicated her career to helping children from preschool age through the teenage years navigate challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, social pressures, family changes, and behavioral difficulties. With a background in school counseling, Kim brings a unique understanding of the intricacies of the educational system, its procedures, and the laws surrounding mental health support in school settings. Learn more.
Nasim Javan, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nasim is an experienced therapist for teens, young adults, adults, and couples, with over 10 years working in the field. She has worked private practice, school, and residential settings, and she specializes in supporting individuals and families around anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse, and relationship and communication issues. Learn more.