Meet the Team

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Nikki Wetherell, LCPC

Founder & Clinical Director

Nikki created Virago Wellness because she wanted women to have a different healthcare experience, one where they felt empowered to take an active role in their healing and didn’t have to fight to be taken seriously. Nikki is a trauma specialist, providing EMDR for clients in recovery from traumatic and adverse experiences. She is also a trainer, educator and speaker, and a person in long term recovery from C/PTSD.

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Laura Balin, LCSW

THERAPIST AND CLINICAL SITE LEAD

Laura is a leader and supervisor at Virago Wellness, providing support and guidance to our team of therapists. Laura is a trauma specialist providing EMDR, expressive arts, and other approaches to her work with women recovering from trauma, dealing with OCD, and more.

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THERAPIST

Stephanie Mekal, LCSW

Stephanie specializes in supporting teen girls, young adults, and women struggling with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Her easy going vibe makes her so easy to talk to.

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THERAPIST

Donnielle Woods, LMSW-cc

Donnielle’s specialty is providing support for BIPOC and LGBTQIA women who are recovering from trauma, struggling with anxiety, depression, and more. Donnielle has lived experienced and she’s an ally who is easy to talk to, well informed, and she is trained in EMDR and ready to help you untangle the past from the present.

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Shannon Lampert, LCPC-C

THERAPIST

Shannon specializes in working with women who are healing form trauma and other adverses experiences especially those coping with challenges related to family and relational issues. Shannon brings years of person and professional experience to the support she offers clients creating real relationships with the women she works with. Learn more about Shannon

Master’s Level Interns

Our master’s level interns are able to offer low cost counseling options for clients.

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Intern

Jen Mitchell

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Intern

Julia Welsh