
Meet the Team Behind Our Impact
Each of our counselors holds a certificate in child, adolescent, & young adult counseling, and is experienced in providing these services.
Meet The Team
Meet our compassionate team of skilled professionals, each devoted to equipping children with vital coping skills. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and a shared commitment to improving the lives of young people through a non-clinical and holistic approach.

Sarah Valliant
Founder
Through founding multiple nonprofits, she shows remarkable commitment to the wellbeing of others.

Clyde Whitman
Counselor
Clyde has worked as a Behavior Therapist in the ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) field since 2023. This experience has honed his skills to develop communication and social skills between children with autism and their…

Leah Hausler
Counselor
Leah Hausler is a counseling intern at Growing Minds Collective. She is currently a sophomore at Bowling Green State University, working toward her B.A. in Psychology.

Ashley Saldana
Director

Melissa Jimenez
Counselor
My journey is motivated by a deep passion for supporting all individuals and fostering growth, understanding, and resilience.
Empowering Young Minds with Essential Skills
Learn how children thrive at Growing Minds Collective. Real experiences, real growth.
Collaborating here has been pivotal for my professional development as a prospective doctoral student.

Emily Carter
Program Director
I am thankful for the experiences I’ve had here working with children on ways to manage their stress

Sophia Martinez
Child counselor
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