Meet Your Clinicians
A safe, trauma-informed, and faith-respectful space dedicated to your relational healing and personal growth.
At the Couples Healing Journey Center, you work directly with our clinical team to navigate the complexities of reconnection. This page is designed to help you get a feel for our clinicians and their unique expertise before you reach out to begin your own journey toward healing.
Maureen Adams, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
Individual & Couples Therapist
Maureen is a Licensed Certified Social Worker and Certified Gestalt Therapist who works with both individuals and couples, integrating Gottman Method training with a strong focus on trauma, relationships, and recovery. She works with women navigating trauma and relationship challenges, as well as individuals and couples impacted by substance use and recovery.
How I Work
Her approach is experiential, relational, and grounded in evidence-based practices, helping clients build self-trust, heal from past experiences, and create more connected, fulfilling relationships.
Areas of Focus
- Trauma & Betrayal Recovery
- Gestalt Therapy & Experiential Work
- Substance Use & Recovery Support
- Women’s Relational Issues
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Faith-Informed Healing
Samuel Powell, LICSW
Individual & Couples Therapist
Sam specializes in helping couples and individuals heal after betrayal, chronic conflict, and emotional disconnection. His style is calm, grounded, and structured—offering a steady presence when everything feels chaotic at home. Sam also has a Catholic background and is passionate about serving Catholics and Christians in applying their faith to their relational work.
How I Work
Sam provides a calm, grounded presence that allows clients to explore difficult dynamics with felt safety. His collaborative style ensures that therapy is a partnership, integrating evidence-based care with a profound respect for the role of faith in healing for those who desire a spiritually-integrated approach.
Areas of Focus
- Gottman Method Couples Work
- Betrayal Healing and Recovery
- PTSD Recovery
- Faith-Informed Counseling
- Family Systems & Generational Healing
- Relationship Conflict & Dysfunction
- Adjustment Challenges
Luis Rivera, Therapy Associate
Individual & Couples Therapist
Luis works with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and family conflict. With more than 20 years of behavioral health experience, he provides a compassionate, practical approach that helps clients feel understood while building the skills needed for lasting change. Luis is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve clients comfortably in either language.
How I Work
Luis creates a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions and relationship patterns. His approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems principles, and practical coping strategies while tailoring treatment to each person's unique goals, including Christian faith based counseling for those interested. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, he focuses on helping clients strengthen communication, improve emotional well-being, and build healthier relationships.
Areas of Focus
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Individual Therapy
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Couples Counseling
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Family Therapy
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Anxiety & Depression
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Trauma & PTSD
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Christian Counseling
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Relationship Conflict
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Life Transitions & Adjustment
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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English & Spanish Counseling