THE JOURNEY TO HEALING.
FINDING HOPE.
Our goal is to guide you through your mental health challenges with empathy and understanding, helping you to discover new pathways to healing. If you’re ready to take the first step towards a brighter future, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
HEALING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
WELCOME TO FINDING HOPE LLC
Taking the first step toward support can feel overwhelming, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief or challenges within your relationships and it can be hard to have it all figured out. You are welcome at Finding Hope as you are.
Finding Hope LLC was created from a deeply personal place. The name holds special significance, inspired by Taleka’s daughter, Hope, who passed away shortly after birth in 2012. In the midst of profound grief, the journey toward healing revealed something powerful, hope can exist even in life’s most painful moments.
That experience became the foundation for Taleka’s passion for therapy. Walking through her own loss shaped a deep understanding of grief, resilience, and the importance of compassionate support during life’s hardest seasons.
At Finding Hope LLC, the mission is to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can process their experiences, navigate life’s challenges, and rediscover hope, no matter where they are in their journey.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
OUR THERAPIES
We offer a range of services designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re seeking relief, clarity, or deeper connection with yourself. Rooted in compassion and guided by evidence-based practices, our work is centered on creating a safe, grounded space for healing and growth. Each service is tailored to support your unique story, at your pace, and with the care it deserves.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
A one-on-one space to explore your emotions, patterns, and life challenges with compassionate support. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, or personal growth, we’re here to walk with you—at your pace.
TRAUMA-
INFORMED CARE & EMDR
Healing from trauma requires safety, trust, and patience. Using gentle,
evidence-based approaches, we help
you reconnect with your body, your voice, and your sense of self—without rushing the process.
ANXIETY & STRESS
SUPPORT
For the overthinkers, the overwhelmed, and the constantly “on.” We offer
practical tools and deeper insight to help you manage anxiety and build a more grounded, spacious life. you manage anxiety.
SELF-ESTEEM &
IDENTITY WORK
Explore the layers of who you are, beyond roles, expectations, or past
conditioning. This space is for untangling self-doubt and rediscovering your worth—with kindness and clarity.
COUPLES AND SEX THERAPY
Couples Therapy and Sex Therapy service is designed to help navigate the complex dynamics of your relationship. Issues like communication, trust, and appreciation can create challenges for couples. Together, we will explore not only these vital aspects but also dive into sex and intimacy concerns. It’s time to open the lines of communication and foster a deeper connection to elevate your relationship.
YOUTH SERVICES
Prioritizing building a nurturing and supportive atmosphere for teens dealing with various challenges is beneficial to the therapeutic bond. By engaging directly with youth clients, we help cultivate resilience and understanding. Together, we can tackle the unique struggles they face and foster a positive path to mental health and emotional well-being.
Meet The Team
Taleka Vanskike
Taleka Vanskike is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trauma-informed practitioner, and the heart behind Finding Hope LLC. With years of experience working with diverse populations, Taleka created this space with one intention: to offer deep, compassionate care that honors the complexity of being human.
Taleka’s approach blends evidence-based modalities with a grounded, intuitive presence. She believes healing is not about “fixing” yourself, but about returning to who you’ve always been —strong, whole, and worthy. Clients describe her as warm, authentic, and someone who holds space without judgment. Her background includes a Master’s in Social Work, advanced training in substance abuse, EMDR, Grief therapy, and Couples and Sex Therapy.
Working with Heartwood Therapy has been life changing. I came in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from myself. Over time, I not only
learned how to manage my anxiety, but also how to truly listen to and trust myself again. I always felt seen, supported, and never rushed. It’s rare to find a
space that feels both safe and empowering Heartwood is exactly that.
— SOPHIE M.
WHY WORK WITH US
Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision and we honor that. At Finding Hope LLC, we're passionate about meeting you where you're at. Therapy is a big step and your feelings are handled with care.
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We approach every client with gentleness, curiosity, and respect.
Our therapists are trained to recognize how trauma shows up—
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We believe that healing happens not just in the mind, but in the body, too. Many of us carry stress, trauma, and emotion in our nervous systems without even realizing it. That’s why we integrate somatic practices and body-awareness techniques to help you.
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Your identity, background, and lived experience matter here. Finding Hope is an inclusive space that affirms and supports clients of all genders, sexualities, races, cultures, and neurotypes. We are committed to ongoing learning, unlearning, and providing care that is culturally responsive.
HOW IT WORKS
01. Schedule a Free Consultation
Book a no-pressure, 15–20 minute call to get to know your therapist, ask questions, and see if it feels like a good fit. We’ll talk about your needs, goals, and what kind of support you’re looking for.
02. Begin Your Sessions
If it feels right, we’ll schedule your first session—online or in-person. Together, we’ll create a pace and rhythm that feels supportive for you, whether that’s weekly, bi-weekly, or something more flexible.
03. Grow, Heal, and Reconnect
Therapy is a journey—and you’re in the driver’s seat. With compassionate guidance, you’ll begin to build insight, release old patterns, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that feel steady, clear, and whole.