About Us
Embrace Your Journey
At Best Self, we are dedicated to nurturing personal growth and emotional healing through compassionate therapy and wellness services. Our core values center on empathy, integrity, and empowerment, guiding every step of our mission to support individuals, families, and groups on their journey toward well-being and resilience.
Our Mission
Best Self LLC seeks to create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities to connect, thrive through adversity, and become the best version of themselves.
Our services are designed to inspire transformation and promote lasting emotional wellness for all clients. Let’s get creative and see where your journey takes you!
Intentional
We are intentional in our creation of spaces that are affirming for all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ethnic and economic backgrounds, and abilities.
“When we can see ourselves as we truly are and accept ourselves, we build the necessary foundation for self-love… .”
bell hooks
Meet The Team
Nicole Gordon
Co-Founder | CEO | Clinical Director
LCSW, Board Certified Clinical Supervisor
Areas of Practice
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma + PTSD, Identity, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Women’s Issues,
LBGTQ+, Generational Trauma, Life Transitions, Identity Exploration,
Substance Use, Self Esteem, Grief, Coping Skills
Works With:
Youth & Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Organizations, Schools
Olawumi Okunade
Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer
Masters of Public Health
Internal Operations, Oversight of Client Care Experience,
Administration, & Billing Needs
Advanced Training
Certified Life Coach, Post-Graduate work in Nonprofit Management
Jumoké Farrow
Expressive Arts Clinician & Life Coach
Masters Level Clinician
Areas of Practice
Self Esteem, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions,
Ethnic/Racial Identity, Relationship Issues,
Stress, Trauma and PTSD
Advanced Training
Expressive Art Therapy, Certified Life Coach
Works With
Youth, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Veterans
Nancy Vega
Bilingual/Bicultural Clinician
Masters Level Clinician
I Speak
English and Spanish
Areas of Practice
Life Transitions, Racial Identity, Anxiety, Trauma + PTSD, Depression,
Grief, Family Conflict, Peer Relationships, Self- Esteem, Coping Skills
Works With
Youth, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Gilberto Meno-Gutierrez
Art Therapist/Licensed Clinician
LPC, ATR-BC, BC-TMH
Areas of Practice
Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Self Esteem, ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Autism, Borderline Personality (BPD), Grief, LGBTQ+,
Life Transitions, Racial Identity, Self-Harm, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Gender Identity
Advanced Training
Art Therapy, Brainspotting I, Telehealth, Board Certified Supervisor
Works With
Youth, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Rochelle Trotman
Art Therapist
MPS, ATR, CCTP
Areas of Practice
Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Self Esteem, ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Autism, , Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Racial Identity, Women’s Issues, Coping Skills
Advanced Training
Art Therapy
Works With
Youth, Teens, Adults
Let’s Connect!
When you’re ready, let us know!
Discover how our team can transform your life.
Take the next step by scheduling a consultation today.