The Pillar of Hope Team
Roxanna Ceballos, LPC
Her therapeutic style blends trauma-informed care with a holistic, client-centered approach, creating space for clients to incorporate faith and spirituality in their healing journey when it aligns with their values. She utilizes various therapeutic techniques, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based practices tailored to each individual, couple, or family’s needs.
Judith Forrester, LPC
Her approach uses a compassionate, trauma-informed, and sex-positive approach to therapy. She specializes in working with individuals and couples navigating concerns related to sexual health, intimacy, relationships, and identity. Judith provides a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore sensitive topics at their own pace. She focuses on helping clients rebuild connection—with themselves and with others—while fostering confidence, communication, and emotional safety.
Ayana Williams, M.ed lpc-a,atr-p
Ayna is an art therapist who integrates creative expression with evidence-based practices to support healing, self-discovery, and emotional regulation. Her approach is compassionate, supportive, and individualized, meeting each client where they are while honoring their unique experiences and goals.
Her work emphasizes creativity, mindfulness, and skill-building, helping clients move forward with clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of agency.
Pillar of Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Melissa simmons, lmft
Melissa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful behavioral change. Her work is trauma-informed, providing a safe and supportive space for clients to process past experiences at their own pace while building emotional regulation and resilience.
Her approach is goal-oriented yet flexible, empowering clients to gain insight, confidence, and tools that support long-term growth both inside and outside of therapy.
Director of Client Care & Operations
“Here to help, guide, and support.”
Meet Missy:
Missy is the Client Care and Billing Specialist and a key member of the team behind the scenes. Originally from Queens, New York, she is the founder of MMC Peace of Mind, a virtual administrative and billing support business created with a deep understanding of both providers’ and clients’ needs.