Transformation Starts Here
At Bittersweet Encounters, your mental wellness is our passion! We are a group of professionals with a vast range of specialties and expertise. Regardless of the specialties and expertise available, we all are committed and take pride in our values designed to provide a safe and nurturing place while journeying with you on your path to wholeness. Our clinicians provide telehealth sessions and some in person sessions in individual therapy, family and couples therapy, for children and adults.
Whatever your challenge is, we are here to serve you in your transformation into wholeness?
Chermel Williams, LMFT 113693
Life’s hurts and offenses get in the way of us experiencing what it is to be free from mental and emotional turmoil. As we go through life, we accumulate emotional junk and we don’t realize most times that these things cause us to literally be in bondage to to the negative perceptions and behavioral patterns taken on. Rather, we often go through life bandaging up the wounds and hurts of our past, and we rarely address and deal with the origin of the issues. Although we cannot change what happened in the past, together we can gain insight and skills to overcome the challenges. I specialize in individual and couples therapy for the adult population. I am an innate people helper and get great joy in empowering others and assisting them to overcome any obstacles or barriers preventing them from maximizing their greatest potential. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and social work. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, loss, grief, and life transitions. It would be my pleasure to partner with you using tailor made therapy techniques and approaches to unpack these things and journey onward to a life of wholeness and freedom waiting for you!
Maria Tamayo, AMFT 117508
Under the Supervision of Chermel Williams, LMFT 113693
I am a therapist who is passionate about nervous system regulation and grounding work. I believe that if we can feel safe in our bodies, we can go out into the world with more presence and joy; understanding that pain is inevitable, but suffering does not have to be. I draw from several modalities in my practice but focus primarily on Attachment Theory helping individuals learn how the foundation of how they were taught to love & relate in relationships plays out in all relationships in their life. I believe in helping each individual learn their foundational makeup in order to gain tools to have more joy and connection and less pain and conflict in all relationships. I deeply believe everyone can change so long as there’s openness and willingness.
I am a believer that we are all in this human experience together and I believe in doing the personal work myself. Self-care is important in order to do the work with myself and with others and some forms of self-care I enjoy, and practice are mindfulness through prayer, long scenic drives, capturing the world’s beauty in photo and spending quality time with people I love and connect with. I am open to working with individuals aged 12 and older.
Jon Haywood, AMFT 118435
Under the Supervision of Chermel Williams, LMFT 113693
Jon Haywood Sr. has a unique understanding that “God loves humanity.” His commitment to that statement brought this pastor of nearly 30 years into the arena of psychotherapy. His desire is to bring a holistic approach integrating spiritual insight and principles with proven psychological methods to assist others in achieving greater intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. He counsels Christians and non-Christians. His range of experience extends from addiction counseling to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and relationship issues. He easily connects with teens, men, and women across ethnic, cultural, and gender lines. He is passionate about establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. He enjoys pre-marital and marital counseling. He and his wife of over 30 years co-pastor together, both are psychotherapists. Jon Haywood Sr. spends his leisure time watching sports and spending time with his family.
Tracie Ragland, APCC 11967
Under the Supervision of Chermel Williams, LMFT 113693
As a clinician understanding why people suffer, how they change, and how to assist them in living satisfying and vital undertaking as clients enter treatment, where are supported, not judged without prejudice. You as a person deserve to have a decent conversation without judgement and support.
Monique Moncrease, APCC 15432
Under the Supervision of Chermel Williams, LMFT 113693
Life often throws us curveballs, doesn’t it? Whether it’s navigating friendship conflicts, relationship strain, academic or work stress, or grappling with questions of identity and purpose, the journey can be daunting. That’s where I step in. Through a blend of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems, and solution-focused therapy, I specialize in supporting individuals through tough times and the overwhelming emotions that accompany them, helping them emerge more resilient than before. Together, we’ll dive into understanding your emotions, boosting your confidence, and equipping you with the skills to tackle life’s challenges head-on. My aim is to provide you with the tools to navigate stress, enhance your relationships, and navigate major life transitions with greater ease. You’ve got this, and I’m here to help you see to that.