Our licensed therapists are
here for you.
here for you.
Meet our dedicated team of
therapists and counselors
Makeda Bostwick
LPC, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH
Therapist with extensive experience helping individuals manage anxiety, overcome burnout, and address relationship challenges. I am dedicated to empowering my clients through cognitive and behavioral techniques that promote lasting healing from past traumas and break cycles of anxiety and depression.
Desiree Messina
LCSW
Shelby McCliggott
LPC
Licensed therapist with 11 years of experience working with individuals struggling with issues from depression to trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, to meet each individual client needs. I am committed to supporting clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Silvia G. Leija
PhD, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in trauma-informed psychotherapy. A passion for working with first-time therapy-goers dealing with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and general everyday life stressors. Honest, gentle and direct guidance for your healing journey.
Nishani Jayawardena
LPC, Founder of Nava Therapy
With a deep commitment to promoting balance and healing, I founded Nava Therapy, an online practice offering personalized and multifaceted therapy services. Specializing in trauma-informed care, I support individuals facing various challenges, including relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Meet our dedicated team of
therapists and counselors
Nishani Jayawardena
LPC | Founder of Nava Therapy
With a deep commitment to promoting balance and healing, I founded Nava Therapy, an online practice offering personalized and multifaceted therapy services. Specializing in trauma-informed care, I support individuals facing various challenges, including relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Shelby McCliggott
LPC | Therapist at Nava Therapy
Licensed therapist with 11 years of experience working with individuals struggling with issues from depression to trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, to meet each individual client needs. I am committed to supporting clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Silvia G. Leija
PhD, LMFT | Therapist at Nava Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in trauma-informed psychotherapy. A passion for working with first-time therapy-goers dealing with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and general everyday life stressors. Honest, gentle and direct guidance for your healing journey.
See what our clients are saying
Testimonials
One of the tenants of therapy is helping people learn NOT to care what other's say... but, sometimes listening to the experiences of others can be helpful to choosing the right therapist for your needs.
"Nishani was very thoughtful and informative. She helped me find deep rooted issues in myself and with my relationships."
Current Client
Client for over 5 months
"Nishani was extremely attentive and provided valuable support over the past two years on my challenging journey."
Former Client
Client for over 2 years
"Despite our different backgrounds, I always felt heard and found it to be a safe space to express myself and have real discussions."
Former Client
Client for over 18 months
FAQ
Recognition Received to Our Practice
Our team of therapists is highly-skilled and accomplished, with a combined three decades of experience, over 300 (much) happier clients helped, and 5 awards received. We are eager to help and committed to doing our very best to meet you exactly where you are.
300+
CLIENTS HELPED
32+
COMBINED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5
AWARDS RECEIVED
