Roba Counseling

Barb Roba, LMHC Hello! My name is Barb Roba and I am the founder of Roba Counseling. I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in childhood behaviors, adolescent concerns, and life transitions into adulthood with focus upon emotional health and mental well-being. I am certified in EMDR, DBT and utilized EMDR informed IFS and EMDR informed play therapy with all clients. I work closely with families throughout our time together and believe that change happens when parents are part of the therapy process. : Antonia Mirdanda, LMHC Hi, my name is Antonia Miranda, I am a Mental Health Counselor who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience working with clients in a community mental health, intensive outpatient, and private practice setting. I am passionate about helping others feel comfortable to be their authentic self and find solace in the stressors of everyday life. I utilize a person centered approach, allowing the client to guide the sessions based on their own unique needs. I also implement CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. My specialities include play therapy, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, neurodivergence, and self-exploration/existential struggles. Brittany Jordon, LMHC-D I am a mental health counselor with experience supporting individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on children and adolescents. My professional background includes residential mental health treatment, outpatient community mental health, school-based settings, and mental health housing agencies. I take a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals. I have received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, anger management, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), somatic therapy, animal-assisted interventions, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among other approaches. When appropriate, clients may also have the opportunity to work alongside my therapy dog, Loki, a Siberian Husky who can provide comfort, connection, and emotional support during sessions. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to grow, heal, and build on their strengths. Asia Rosado, MHC Hello, my name is Asia Rosado. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and have experience in mental health group homes, transitional housing, care management as well as having spent my early career working in schools both here in Western New York and New Jersey. I have worked with a wide range of ages from school age to late adulthood. I utilize an eclectic therapy model, tailoring my approach to fit client needs because no two clients are the same. I find that exercising different strategies—such as CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally competent counseling, including the five elements of culturally competent care—helps clients feel safe addressing an array of life’s adversities. I find fulfillment in providing clients with a safe space to explore therapeutic options. This can be through psychoeducation resources, solutions, and counseling exercises. I am willing to provide therapeutic support for any client’s therapeutic need. ~ Joining the team soon!~ Jennifer Whetham, MHC Jennifer is a compassionate, down-to-earth counselor who works with adolescents ages 13 and older, young adults, and adults. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, body image, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She understands that the teen and young adult years can bring questions about identity, friendships, family relationships, and the future. Jennifer offers a space where clients can talk openly, feel understood, and build skills they can use in everyday life. Jennifer also enjoys supporting adults through changes in relationships, work, and family life. She is especially passionate about women’s mental health, including the emotional and physical changes that can come with midlife. Before entering counseling, Jennifer spent more than 20 years helping people make changes in their health and daily lives. That experience shapes her understanding of how emotional and physical well-being affect each other. She brings warmth, curiosity, and authenticity to her work, and strives to help each client feel comfortable being themselves. Her Philosophy Jennifer believes a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change. She takes a person-centered approach, getting to know each client’s experiences, values, and goals before deciding together what would be most helpful. Depending on the client’s needs, Jennifer draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). She helps clients understand their emotions, recognize patterns, strengthen coping skills, and approach challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion. For teens, Jennifer aims to create a space where they feel respected and heard as they develop their own voice. Across all ages, she views counseling as a partnership that builds on each person’s strengths. Education Jennifer earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from D’Youville University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Life Coaching. Her background in health, fitness, nutrition, and behavior change informs her whole-person approach to counseling. Certifications & Training ● ACE Certified Personal Trainer ● Certified Nutrition Coach ● Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist ● Certified Life Coach ● Mandated Reporter Training ● Naloxone Administration Training