Our daughter started seeing Shannon Smith for anxiety about 7 months ago. The pandemic only exacerbated her anxiety. She struggled just going to school every day - especially on Mondays. She was grateful that we recognized that she needed some extra help and somebody to talk to. Shannon made this new experience so easy. Shannon is so down to earth and easy to talk to that my daughter started having less anxiety almost immediately. Her confidence grew and anxiety started to fade with every visit. She just started high school and we had concerns that it would be hard for her, but instead, our daughter now tells us that she loves school. To hear her say that now is truly amazing. And we owe that to Shannon. She is attentive, a good listener, and has given our daughter the tools necessary to overcome stressful situations and life, in general. We highly recommend Shannon! We feel we made a great decision to choose counseling and in selecting Shannon.

Shannon has been a bright spot for our daughter. She has been struggling with anxiety and depression for quite a while. L&B was one of the only practices we could find that was meeting with patients in person during the pandemic. This was important, as my daughter did not feel comfortable going online. Shannons approach is refreshing and she recognized different ways to connect, that she noticed during their time together. We have noticed a vast improvement in our daughters depression. Would absolutely recommend Shannon to others. I have also recommended this practice in general.

I have been seeing Kirsten for a little over 3 months now and she is so helpful!! i have been to multiple therapists, and i’ve definitely had the most success here at l&b counseling. Kirsten has helped me work through my anxiety, depression, and body image issues. i feel comfortable talking to her, and i always look forward to our weekly sessions. you can tell that the counselors here truly care about each client they have, and the service there is amazing! i would definitely recommend l&b counseling :)

Sade is an excellent counselor. For the past year she has been an incredible confidant and motivator. After working with her, I have been able to take better care of my mental health by working through my anxieties and stressors in healthier ways. She is comforting and supportive when necessary, but is not shy to hold me accountable for my actions in order to maintain the goals I have set for myself. It’s also been a true treat to discuss the specific concerns and pain felt living as a Black woman in America with someone who doesn’t try to diminish those feelings.

L & B counseling has been such a great tool for me in a time I need it the most. Especially because they are doing in person therapy many other places aren’t offering now during the pandemic. My Therpist Imani is such a kind and knowledgeable woman who truly gives me great guidance on how to work through my own personal issues. I highly recommend this place.

Taylor is a WONDERFUL counselor and overall great human being. She makes you feel very comfortable to share anything that is bothering you or that you feel you need to work on, including unresolved trauma or past abuse. She is great at getting to the root of what is causing you to be less than the best version of yourself, and does so with empathy and even a good sense of humor. I cannot recommend her enough!

Shannon has been incredible throughout my therapy experience and continuing to do an amazing job. I had been to other therapists before but truly felt like she and I just clicked during the first session. Through tears and laughs, she is a constant support while I struggle with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Each session, Im learning new tactics that I can apply to my daily life and outlook. From my first session to now, my quality of life has seen a positive impact.

I feel like I left my sessions each time with a new tool that I could use in situations that I felt anxious in. I loved how I could connect with Sade on a personal level as well. I would 1000% percent recommend Sade for anything.

Kirsten C. has been a godsend to us. She quickly confirmed what we had suspected and my child has found a place where she can de-stress and let her feelings out with no judgement. Kirsten has created a great relationship with my child and my child feels safe there. I love that L & B does not want to see your child in therapy forever and they help teach coping mechanisms so your child can successfully move through life without therapy!

Sade’ has been an amazing source of knowledge, encouragement and truth for me over the last 7 months. She helped me process some really tough times. I can truly say I am in a better place mentally and emotionally with her help. I was so sad to transition to our monthly sessions until I realized I am at a place of healing I wasn’t before seeing Sade’. Plus, I know if I need to see her sooner all I have to do is ask.Thank you Sade’ for being a light of truth, wisdom and helping me remember my value in this world!

We have been a client of Michael’s for a year, or so. We ended up moving and did the virtual call. My son enjoyed talking to him and loving on his dog, Charlotte, during the sessions. He is very understanding, patient, and kind. The waiting room is so calming, you will just about fall asleep in there. 5 stars, 2 thumbs up.. highly recommend to friends and family, if they just needed someone to talk to, even just one time.

Ms. Shannon has been my therapist for about three? months or so (my mom says since Sept.) and she has been immense help during my time as a struggling student during the COVID-19 pandemic. I always look forward to seeing her every week and am very grateful she is there to help me with my anxiety. Even thought I’ve known her for a short time, she definitely has a special place in my heart. Thank you so much. :)

My daughter started seeing Minh when she was 14 for anxiety and depression. Over the years she has made unbelievable progress learning how to cope with these issues . Minh has given her so many tools to use when she is feeling anxious. She even took her to Starbucks to help her order her own coffee as my daughter was unable to confidently order her own food at a restaurant because she was paralyzed with anxiety . Now she is a well loved hostess at a busy restaurant where she confidently greets people all day . I have also referred several of my friends with teen girls to her and they have seen progress as well ! We are so blessed to have found her she may very well have saved my daughter.

Mrs.Sade is a wonderful therapist! She has been helping my daughter for 7 months with her anxiety.It is easy for my daughter to open up to Mrs.Sade because she feels comfortable with her. She has been showing my daughter strategies to cope with her fear and anxiety. We have seen an improvement with my daughter. I recommend Mrs. Sade because she is caring, supportive and kind therapist.

I’ve been seeing Kirsten for about 2 months now, and she has been nothing but helpful for me. I look forward to seeing her every week and she has helped me a lot with my anxiety. Even though it’s only been a short period of time, I can already see my change of mindset and how much going to therapy has affected me in a positive way.

Minh is a treasure! She has helped our daughter so much in just a few months. We also love Trent as his work with our son has helped our whole family. Highly recommend these wonderful professionals!

What a blessing to have found this counseling group! A friend recommended Trent for my son based on her experience there with her son. She was right. We have been coming for 2-3 months and had goals and strategies from the beginning. I love the way Trent connected with my son and used my sons life experiences in practical ways to get him headed in a positive direction. I would highly recommend L & B Counseling. My daughter and I met with Sade as well for the art therapy group and hope to be a part of that group when available.

I cant say enough good things about L&B Counseling. A friend recommended I talk to Trent about my son after a terrible counseling session at a place my insurance recommended. Trent set us up with Michael who has been the answer to my prayers. We started off seeing Michael once a week but have reduced our sessions as my sons behavior improved. Michael is able to speak to my son in a way that makes him want to listen and try new strategies. My son doesnt do well sitting still for long periods so Michael will take him out to kick a ball around or shoot hoops while they talk. My son has grown to trust Michael and confide in him, even when talking about emotional issues. My sons behavior both at home and in school have improved dramatically.

I am very very pleased with this location. My daughter sees Sade, and ever since day one, my daughter had nothing but positive things to say about her. She absolutely loves her! My daughter is always excited to speak with her. Sade is very kind and compassionate, and loves art as much as my daughter does. I guess that’s one of the reasons they connect a lot as well. Sade will go above and beyond to make sure we are pleased. We are truly grateful for her.

Having struggled with what my purpose is in this world, having a deep strong hate for my profession and many others, Sade was available on the day I thought I had lost all sense of living. She has worked with me to understand who I am, and that I can still live a joyful and fruitful life despite my past. I was hesitant to speaking with a new therapist, but at this point I knew sometihing had to change. Sade helped me understand that therapy is what you make it and although I was ready to do the work, I was still waiting for someone to tell me what to do, and how to live my life. I have grown exponentially as a black woman, an entreprenuer, a leader, and a mother.I strongly recommend Sade because of her realistic compassion for what I want as a person, and the growth I plan to make, and have already made as of today.

Michael has been a wonderful therapist for my 7 year old son. With Michaels advice and knowledge, he has helped me prioritize his daily schedule into easy steps broken down like a checklist and this helps him focus better on listening and following directions. My son enjoys coming to therapy sessions and talking with Michael and doing the activities he has for him to do for that day. I am thankful for Michael and highly recommend him to anyone that may need extra help.

Michael Borenstein is my 8 year old son’s therapist. We began therapy to help him deal with his depression and anxiety. He has made tremendous strides in the short 3 month period we have been with L&B Counseling. He now has the tools to deal with his issues and faces them head on. He honestly looks forward to his weekly meetings! ❤️❤️❤️

My 9 year old has been seeing Trent who has helped his tremendously with his anxiety. Trent is very knowledgeable on teaching my son how to work through and overcome his fears. I would highly recommend Trent and the practice. My son is now thriving and doing really well. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with the progress we have seen.

Our family has had the best experience at L & B Counseling. We highly recommend. We enjoy working with Michael Borenstein and Sade Massiah and recommend both of them without any hesitation. Having worked with other therapists/offices in the past, we really love the overall feel and welcoming atmosphere of the office and feel the entire team does an amazing job with all aspects of the services.

Minh is simply the best. I dont even know where to begin. Sometimes life takes a turn and leaves you sitting in the middle of the unexpected and you just need someone to talk to, figure things out with, and process through what situation it is your going through. Minh has been amazing and Im super thankful that I decided to take the step and go to therapy!

Profesional therapist do not share their own problematic life with their patients and then place blame on parents. Just because this particular therapist feels resentment to what happened in her life . We pay for them to give our children the tools to cope with the issues they may be having and give them strategies to be more successful.Very unprofessional and forgetful of appointments. It’s almost as if she takes the time to deal with her own troubles in life.Word of advice I would be very cautious to take my child here as they may end up getting offended and hurt by what the therapist says and feel to embarrassed to let us know the therapist stinks and makes them feel worse after each session.

Minh is WONDERFUL! She is so caring and truly listens to you. I have been seeing Minh for anxiety/depression and I have seen a major change in myself for the better. I am more confident, self aware, and able to use tools to manage and cope with my anxiety and depression. L&B has been and is extremely helpful and beneficial for me.

Michael has been wonderful for my 15 year old son and myself. Our communication has improved! My son actually doesn’t complain about going to counseling anymore! Michael makes us both very comfortable to be open and honest. I am grateful that we were referred to L&an counseling!

I have been seeing Michael for a little less than a year and he has been a huge help as I navigate some stressful situations. He provides tools that I can use anytime and anywhere when I’m feeling overwhelmed or anxious. I can tell he takes a genuine interest in what I’m saying and validates what I’m feeling while also challenging me to view situations differently. I’d 100% recommend seeing him. The office is really nice and scheduling is super easy online!

My 16yr old daughter has made such an AMAZING change since she began seeing Sade. Their relationship has been such a blessing. I reached out to L&B Counseling at a very stressful time in my her life and I havent regretted the decision yet. Through this process my daughter is learning to work through her own issues, through teaching and emotional support. Sade has truly helped us to change our lives!

Sade is an amazing therapist! She has a lot of patience and is extremely kind. The techniques that she has provided has been wonderful and we have seen amazing progress in only 4 weeks. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great therapist

We were referred to L&B Counseling by a fellow therapist as a group she trusted with children. My daughter began seeing Minh Bui at the age of 7, after medical issues with our son significantly changed our day to day life. And although we have a close relationship with her we wanted to make sure our daughter had a healthy and neutral outlet outside of us. We felt a therapist could best help us make sure we weren’t missing any signs that our daughter was having a hard time adjusting and help steer her with healthy coping strategies if so.I am a firm believer in therapy throughout life, as needed. We send our children to private lessons for athletics, art, dance, music, schooling and more but their emotional needs and their ability to cope with life’s ups and downs, is foundational to their success in all of these areas and paramount to their health and happiness throughout life. A good therapist is equivalent to a coach or teacher and should work with your child, as an individual, to help teach them healthy ways to identify and handle their personal challenges.Minh has been all of this and more for our daughter. She is knowledgeable, thorough, kind and creative in her treatments. I especially like that she identified, right away, that our daughter loves arts and crafts and used that routinely during sessions; our daughter looked forward to seeing Minh. She provided a safe place for our daughter to talk about her fears and helped implement coping strategies we still use today; strategies that will carry through her whole life.I highly recommend L&B Counseling and, in particular, Minh Bui. I know this will be our counseling “home” if and when our daughter needs it again.

My son sees Michael Borenstein and he has helped him in so many ways. I saw my son going through some very troubling emotions and making bad choices. Michael has given him the tools for working through those emotions. My son had a very trying 4 years before we found Michael. My son now is focusing more on the positive things in his life, getting great grades in school and wants to improve himself. I am so proud of him and thankful for the help that Michael has given our family.

Sade is a wonderful counselor. She is such a positive force in my child’s life. She has given her so many tools to help navigate challenges.

My daughter has seen Minh at L&B. Minh is safe person to share about high school struggles and she really helps young people find their way. My daughter has developed a level headed approach to problems and developed productive strategies to approach interpersonal conflict. I highly recommend Minh!

Trent has been a tremendous resource for our son. He has done a great job building a relationship with our son and teaching him strategies to use in real life situations. Trent makes us all feel very comfortable and has given us a safe place to discuss our concerns. My son really likes that Trent will take him outside and interact over frisbee or football. His sessions do not feel clinical, but rather very personal and more like a mentor than a therapist. I am so grateful we found him!

We have seen a tremendous improvement in my sons anxiety since starting with Trent 2 months ago. Trent has been wonderful with him and presents challenges for my son each time which has motivated him to face his fears head on. Highly recommend!

My 10 year old was so hesitant to begin therapy for anxiety. . . but after only a few sessions with Mr. Trent we saw huge improvements in his day to day life. He has learned valuable coping skills in a non-judgmental environment. I love that Trent incorporated sports as they talked through how to deal with the punches life throws.

L&B counseling has been wonderful! Sade has helped me fine tune many skills to use in real life scenarios. I was very comfortable with her from the moment she introduced herself and the has never been any judgement. I highly recommend her to anyone searching for answers or needing any/extra help.

This is a great atmosphere and a safe place. Mrs. Massiah is a great asset to my life and is so easy to talk to.

Sade has been a huge help with my daughter. I can see a huge difference in her attitude and spirits in the few months she has been seeing her. My daughter looks forward to her sessions and enjoys going to see Sade

Trent Morrow has been taking excellent care of my son Vincent for years. When I need some help, he has always been there and continues to do so. Since we have been going to see him my, son has come a very long way. We love and appreciate him for all that he has done and is still doing. We couldnt have found anyone more loving, kind, attentive, understanding, and caring than him. Were looking forward to seeing and learning more from him. Thank you very much, Trent, for taking my family under your wings. You are God sent.

I really love this place. My first time going to therapy here was back in high school. I seen Trent and I really enjoyed it. He was very helpful. I came back to see him a few years later for a short period of time because everything was going down hill. He worked with my situation at the time and I really appreciate him for that. A few years later I came back to seen him because I was going through depression and I was also pregnant. He wasn’t able to see me, but he didn’t leave me hanging he introduced Minh into my life. My sessions with Minh has really changed my life for the better. By the time it was almost time for me to give birth, I wasn’t depressed anymore and more ready then scared. Whenever I see her, it’s like everything comes into place it’s almost like magic lol. It’s like I’m stuck a a certain point of view or having trouble understanding and she takes me to the point of understanding and a step further. I really appreciate her.

I see Minh she is so professional and warm hearted. After my sessions I always feel that we accomplished so much in one hour ! It has been a very difficult year for me and my family due to a chronic illness, my children have started going to her and feel at ease and comfortable with their session.

Sade Massiah is an expectational source of impactful resources and holistic empowering wisdom.

Ms Minh is a wonderful counselor. She has been working with my granddaughter for about 18 months. It took a long time and a lot of creativity to get her to open up. But once she opened up, her growth and progress has been inceredible. I highly recommend L & B Counseling.

Trent has been helping my 8 year old son and he has truly been a huge blessing to not only my son but our whole family. We have gone to several other therapists in the past and he is the first one to immediately give us an action plan. So many therapists I feel just want to try and talk about things and I was so relieved when he gave not only my son but our whole family a plan. He responds incerdibly quickly as things come up and I need his help and or opinion. I was searching for a therapist that could be there for my son as he continues to grow and mature and Trent has more than met what I was hoping to find.

My 11 yrs old son loves going to session with Mr. Morrow. L&B Counselings got unique strategies for my sons anxiety and it is very helpful!! I cant thank enough. :)

Our 8 yr old son has been working with Michael for nearly a year and has made good progress working on behavior management. They have built a good relationship and are able to discuss concerns and agree on goals that we can work on at home.

I am so thankful we partnered with L & B Counseling to help our daughter and family get through a tough time. Sade Massiah, LPCA is the therapist that treated my daughter. By the second appointment, my daughter had connected with Sade and was open to the idea that therapy could help. Getting a teenager to participate by the second appointment is really quite amazing!I highly recommend Sade Massiah and L & B Counseling! She helped us tremendously! These are just a few examples of what my daughter learned in therapy:- increase in self awarness & self identity (who she is, what she values)- that self identity forms over time and is challenged in the teenage years- lots of things contribute to who we are...family values, life experience, faith, coaches, teachers, friends...- mistakes are as important as success- Knowing who you are is important. But so is knowing who you are not. Use both good and bad experiences to grow your self esteem. Focus on the lesson learned, not the negative behavior.- Limit or remove yourself from anything or anyone that negatively affects your self esteem or changes your behavior.Sade taught my daughter to define self identity from within. All of these insights at 16 years old is pretty amazing!

I will forever be grateful to Sade Messiah for changing the trajectory of my sons college admissions path. My son is a 2e learner. He has ADHD and OCD. So he has always been double the joys of parenting. 😊 But as he approached his senior year in high school, it became increasingly difficult for him to stay on task. His grades started to slip from mainly As and a few Bs to mainly Bs, a few As, and his first ever C. We adjusted his meds and increased therapy, but nothing worked. It was time for a new approach.In his second semester of his senior year, he was accepted to Carnegie Mellon, Northeastern, and UNC Chapel Hill with a full ride. We wanted to be sure he would make the right choice for him.Thats where Sade came in. My pediatrician highly recommended L&B Counseling. When I read Sades bio, I knew instantly that my son would connect with her. My son is a sweet kid, but he needed someone who was no-nonsense and direct with him. We only had 6 weeks to turn his grades around and get him back on track. Sade is very perceptive. Even though my son can be a complex puzzle and rarely shows emotions, from our first meeting Sade figured him out.Sade saw that my son feared change, which is typical of kids with ADHD. At first, instead of using the strategies Sade suggested, he resorted to self-sabotage. He was not taking his ADHD medication regularly, which was another sign he was in a crisis.After three weeks of meeting with Sade, she challenged my son to commit to the strategies they came up with or to end their sessions. She wanted him to dig deep to discover what he wanted for his future and why he was sabotaging himself. It was a life-changing moment. For the first time, he became self-aware and in touch with his emotions.Sade is a wonderful, warm person who is not afraid to think outside the box and adapt to the needs of her clients. Without reservation, I would highly recommend Sade to anyone, but I especially recommend her to teens who need to get on track.

We have been so pleased with the presence of Mihn & Michael in our daughter (13) & son’s (11) lives during a challenging season. Mihn asks good questions of my daughter that help her think about her own reasoning and the source of her fears and has given her good tools for working through her anxiety. Michael has been a great support to our son and his struggles with anxiety & ADHD & sensory issues. He has helped build tools into his toolbelt to give him greater self awareness to what he is feeling and how to self-regulate his emotions. He is great with passing along at-home follow-up tips for me to work on with My son in hard moments. They are both safe places for my children to receive care & support weekly!

My son is 10 years old and has been diagnosed with severe anxiety. We have been working with Michael and he has put forth honest effort to try to help my son.

Minh took on my 5 year old niece that I have through placed with me dss. She has been through alot and minh was made aware of our situation during intake. Now after over a month of visits she stops seeing my niece, she is not qualified to deal with her real problems! She would not make another appointment and my niece gets to loose someone she started opening up to. Minh should have never taken my niece as a client! She was unwilling to even have the chance of a court case, this her profession is helping kids? But when the time comes to stick up for her in court she wont? What kind of help is that? Minhs own words were I have dodged the bullet so far and went on to tell me about another case that she refused to go to court for. Now we are stuck trying to find a new counselor and hope my niece trusts another person... Minh wasted our time and further damaged my niece.