Our Team
Marisa Huff, LMHC
Owner & Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I am passionate about seeing couples and am Level 3 Certified in utilizing the highly effective, research based, Gottman Method couples therapy. If your relationship is lacking intimacy, has experienced infidelity or just feels stagnant, I can guide you through fixing it with strategies that are well researched and evidence-based. In addition, I specialize in working with sexual assault/abuse and domestic violence survivors of all ages. I have extensive experience helping individuals with anxiety and anxiety-type disorders, as well as personal experience in this area.
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I quickly realized on my journey that I truly do love working with couples. I believe that through hands on and practical work we can create stronger, healthier, more fullfilling relationships. I work with all couple types including (but not limited to) married, not married, heterosexual, and same-sex couples.
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Mental health wellness is something that is deeply personal to me and I want to teach my clients what I have learned. My mission as a therapist is to offer my clients a guiding hand in their journey through healing in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment. I promise you, there is always hope for every situation. If you are struggling, I am here to help.
Julianna Perez, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Julianna understands that taking the first step toward therapy isn’t always easy and recognizes the courage it can take to begin. She believes that each person brings their own unique story, challenges, and lived experiences into the therapy room. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist at The Hope & Healing Project, Julianna strives to create a warm, trusting environment where clients feel genuinely heard, valued, and respected.
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Julianna believes that clients already possess strengths, insight, and resilience that can become powerful tools for change. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s individual needs, experiences, and goals. Whether someone is navigating a difficult season, working through past experiences, strengthening relationships, or seeking personal growth, Julianna helps clients deepen self-understanding, build self-compassion, and develop meaningful tools for moving forward.
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Bringing empathy, authenticity, humor, and creativity into her work, Julianna aims to make therapy feel approachable while creating space for both meaningful reflection and practical change. Her goal is to help clients feel supported and empowered as they build on their strengths, create greater balance, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with who they want to be.
Monica Wacks, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Monica is passionate about helping individuals and couples create meaningful, lasting change through greater self-awareness, personal growth, and intentional living. Her therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and practical, providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She helps clients break free from unhelpful patterns, navigate life's challenges, and develop the tools needed to live with greater clarity, balance, and purpose.
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Monica works with adolescents ages 13 and older, adults, and couples, tailoring her approach to each client's unique needs and goals. She integrates evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), to help clients strengthen emotional resilience, develop healthier thought patterns, and build practical coping strategies.
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Monica believes therapy should extend beyond the therapy room, empowering clients to apply what they learn to everyday life. Through mindfulness, self-exploration, and actionable strategies, she helps clients move away from living on autopilot and toward a more fulfilling life aligned with their values and goals.
