Alaina is a dedicated therapist and graduated with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans.

Recently relocating to Northern Kentucky, Alaina is excited to bring her enthusiasm for mental health care to the local community. With a passion for helping individuals navigate through life’s challenges, Alaina has honed her skills in providing compassionate therapy and support to clients.

Her academic training has equipped her with valuable knowledge and experiences in working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship issues. Alaina has experience working with individuals of all ages, and is committed to fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore their concerns, develop coping strategies, and work towards positive change.

Colleen DelZotti, LPCC, NCC completed her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Kentucky University.

Colleen has nine years of experience providing therapy to individuals in home, community, and school-based settings. Colleen has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in the following areas:

· Anxiety Disorders
· Depression and Bipolar Disorder
· Anger and Stress Management
· Family Issues
· Group Therapy
· Suicide Assessment and Risk Reduction
· Trauma and Abuse
· Self-Harm Behavior
· Self-Esteem and Self-Image Issues

Colleen enjoys working with all ages but is very passionate about working with children and adolescents. Colleen has provided school-based therapy in several of the Northern Kentucky schools over the past eight years. She loves being in the school setting and collaborating with the school staff and parents to better serve her clients (students).

She utilizes a variety of techniques and skills-based from therapeutic modalities such as TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Play Therapy, Behavior Modification, and CBT.

Colleen works in a partnership with her clients and focuses on their strengths and developing positive coping skills to help them achieve their treatment goals.

Holly is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice.

Holly has worked in Case Management for over 16 years in various roles within state and county government. Her most recent position was doing Michelle P and Traditional Waiver Case Management.

Holly loves helping people to achieve their goals and best life possible. In her free time Holly loves cooking, gardening, hiking and fishing with her friends and family.

Jessica Donaldson is a psychotherapist, MSW, CSW. She started with Cultivate as an intern in January of 2023 and became a Targeted Case Manager (TCM) in March of 2023, then promoted to psychotherapist in September 2023, gaining full licensure in January of 2024. I enjoy working at Cultivate because of our flexible schedules, working with/ at schools and the ability to provide services in home for clients who are unable to meet in the office or at schools. Jessica is very passionate about advocating for change and look for “out of the box.” solutions for our clients and within the community.

Currently Jessica does a little bit of everything; She sees students at three different schools during the week and see office/ home clients. Jessica provides individual and family therapy with varying ages and demographics and hopes to move towards providing group therapy in the future. She has a passion for working with those who are autistic or with learning disabilities, as she was in ABA therapy two years prior to social work.

Psychotherapy as a whole can be many different things and can be flexible to fit client’s needs. There are many different techniques Jessica utilizes – CBT, DBT, solution focused, etc. She also works with clients to decrease depression and anxiety symptoms, resolve family and marriage conflict, improve parenting skills, self-esteem, stress, anger management, processing childhood and current trauma, and even work with school staff with IEPS/ 504 (behavior plans), or help with strategies for in-school behavior issues. Jessica meets clients where they are and work with the client as a team to resolve the stated needs for therapy.

John is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. His experience includes work in child and family development, intellectual disabilities, and family systems health care.

John assists individuals to be good to themselves, as the basis for finding true differences in how they approach life challenges. Clients learn to treat their difficulties as reminders of their desire for improved feelings and new possibilities. John helps individuals, couples, and families, across the lifespan, with attention, anxiety, depression, and other emotional and behavioral health difficulties.

Based on personal practice, John helps individuals learn to align what they truly desire with what they say and do, and to discover new connections between real life and real effort. Clients are taught approaches for blending their daily difficulties with their desire for improved feelings and direction in life. They learn to replace “trying to change others” with new attention to themselves and connect life challenges with a new understanding of identity and purpose. John listens to what you need and customizes practices you can use to receive new possibilities, individually and in relationships with others.

Josie Bird, CSW is a Northern Kentucky native and proud graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work. During her undergraduate studies, she minored in psychology, earned a certificate in diversity and inclusion awareness, and stayed actively involved in campus life through student organizations and volunteer work. Josie recently completed UK’s advanced standing MSW program in just one year, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and high honors.

Her passion for social work began early, inspired by her Memaw, a retired social worker, who brought her along to volunteer opportunities as a child. Today, Josie is particularly passionate about mental health, advocacy, and creating safe and supportive spaces for healing.

As an emerging therapist, Josie is dedicated to delivering person-centered, strengths-based care that is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practices. She values building authentic therapeutic relationships and creating space for clients to feel seen, heard, and empowered in their journeys.

Josie will hold her Certified Social Worker (CSW) license and is thrilled to be part of the Cultivate team as she begins her professional journey in the field. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs. She loves crafting, reading, and playing video games. She believes that while she may be fun-sized, her heart is full-sized.

Kathleen has been employed with Cultivate since 2018. As the Training and Compliance Coordinator, her responsibilities include the onboarding and welcoming of new employees, conducting state trainings for Targeted Case Managers and Community Support Associates, compliance of the Kentucky MSG team, along with providing support to all employees.

Kathleen shows a passion and enthusiasm for mental health. She is known for her incredible organizational skills and strong dedication to those in need. Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family finding and discovering new opportunities to explore in the Tri-state area.

Kelsi started her journey with Cultivate as an intern and was promoted to psychotherapist upon completion of her degree and passing her licensure exam. She recently graduated with her MSW from Northern Kentucky University. She holds three micro-credentials including Forensic Social Work, Trauma Focused Care, and Gerontology.

Kalsi spends most of her free time golfing with her dad and brother, as well as shopping with her mom. Kelsi is motivated to build great relationships with her clients and help them reach maximum independence.

Lydia Fischesser is a Targeted Case Manager in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Lydia is a Cincinnati native and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Thomas More. She has been a Targeted Case Manager for a few years and also has experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Margaret (Meg) Kennedy, M.S. is a Targeted Case Manager, and works collaboratively with the community and behavioral health professionals to link, advocate, engage, communicate, and coordinate care for clients and their families.

Meg’s career changed directions after earning a Bachelor of Science in General Dietetics and Nutrition from Eastern Kentucky University and teaching children and adults how to cook for 6 years. She received her Master of Science in Human Development and Leadership in 2019 from Murray State University in order to pursue a career working with individuals and families in need of resources and support.

In addition to a passion for people and learning, Meg enjoys cooking, reading, and exploring the outdoors with her family at their home in rural Northern Kentucky.

Nikki is a passionate therapist who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Kentucky University in 2023.

Her role is to help you find balance in your life through a skill set focused on acceptance and change. She will challenge you while utilizing theories such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

The approach is straightforward: we all face challenges in life, often without the opportunity to express our true feelings. Many of us lack the space to discuss our mental health, even though human connection is essential for our well-being. This struggle to connect can lead to a lack of vulnerability.

Nikki specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and self-compassion. If you choose to work with her, she can help you dismantle the barriers that hinder connection and create a path from vulnerability to deeper relationships. Together, with your authentic self and hers, she is committed to being on this journey with you. Are you ready for it?

Pamela Pitts also known as “Pamela The Inspirationalist” is energetic, God-fearing, creative, ambitious, and lover of people. She has a long list of degrees/certifications that qualify her to do the work that she loves as she is truly a servant to the people at heart.

Pamela is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate MS, , Nationally Certified Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Interpreting for past presidents Barack/Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, and a host of government officials, gospel artist, and secular artist), Professor at a University teaching American Sign Language classes.

Outside of the clinic, Pamela is also the CEO/Founder of L’BAE (Living Blessed and Empowered) Life-Style Brand, providing a host of services/inspirational products to the community, and is a Licensed Managing Cosmetologist (previous owner of two hair salons and one empowerment studio.)

Pamela is the mother of five children, seven grandchildren (two angel babies), three fur babies, and the wife to her awesome supportive, and handsome husband.lifes Her lifestyle is very busy and she enjoys every minute of it for being active keeps a happy and serene mindset.

Scott is one of our practicum students through NKU’s Master of Social Work program. He is set to graduate in December 2024 and currently works with Cultivate as both a Community Support Associate & Registered Behavioral Technician with nearly four years in ABA and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology focusing in Clinical Studies. In his free time, Scott enjoys JRR Tolkien, Nintendo, and the color green.

Originally from Florida, Shaina is a Targeted Case Manager, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida Southern College. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work with the University of Kentucky. Aligning with her passion for helping youth and families, she has worked within the foster care system , as a mental health case manager, and a first-grade teacher. She believes in everyone’s ability to achieve their goals and lead a self-defined life. Shaina is committed to helping clients in their times of need whether through advocacy, resource connections, or simply providing a listening ear.

When she’s not working Shaina is enjoying family time with her husband, son, and two dogs. Family time is filled with backyard ball, nature walks and hikes, camping, and learning how to garden. While she loves outdoor fun, she also loves to binge watch the latest hit tv show or read a good book in comfort.