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Why Therapy

Life can feel overwhelming. Trauma, chronic stress, relationship strain, or major transitions can leave you anxious, low, or stuck in unhelpful patterns.

You are not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults experience mental health challenges each year. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing.

Therapy can help. At Firefly Wellness, we walk alongside you as you reconnect with your strengths and move toward a steadier, more meaningful life.

What to Expect

Therapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for reflection, growth, and change. While medication can support some individuals, therapy focuses on:

Understanding your thoughts, emotions, and patterns
Strengthening coping skills
Creating sustainable emotional and behavioral shifts

Together with your therapist, you’ll clarify goals, develop practical strategies, and work toward meaningful progress. Feeling nervous is completely normal — most clients do — and starting therapy is often described as one of the most valuable steps they’ve taken for themselves.

A More Comprehensive Approach to Wellness

Clinical Cognitive Assessments (Coming March 2026)

Structured evaluations for:

ADHD
Executive functioning concerns
Cognitive changes and dementia screening

These assessments provide clarity, direction, and actionable next steps — whether for school accommodations, treatment planning, or peace of mind.

Medication Management (Coming Summer 2026)

For individuals who may benefit from psychiatric medication, we provide thoughtful, collaborative prescribing. Our approach is never “medication first” — it is always personalized and integrated with therapeutic care when appropriate.

Our Commitment

Evidence-based care
Warm, collaborative relationships
Respect for your individuality
Ethical, thoughtful clinical practice

At Firefly Wellness, our mission is to help you move from simply coping to truly thriving.

Meet Your Therapists

Jeannette Sziler, PMHNP-BC, LCPC

Founder, Bilingual Therapist

Schedule with Jeannette

My name is Jeannette Sziler. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and founder of Firefly Counseling. I have been in the mental healthcare field in some capacity or another for almost 2 decades. I am a bilingual, bicultural and biracial Mexican American. Throughout the years, I have worked with a variety of clients, allowing me to recognize I work best with those aged 11 through their 30s. Refining my skill set has led me to truly enjoy using expressive art therapies as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In addition to my clinical work, I recently completed my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and am now pursuing a post-graduate certificate as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), coming in 2026. This advanced training will allow me to incorporate medication management into Firefly Counseling, expanding the ways we can support our clients' mental health needs.

Some fun and interesting tidbits about me:

My fifteen minutes of fame was when I was featured in a local newspaper after my friend and I completed 100 hours of volunteer work at a local hospital when we were 13 years old.
Dobby from Harry Potter is my absolute favorite magical creature. Second would be werecats, which do not get as much love as their werewolf counterparts.
If my personality was a dog I'd be a chihuahua: feisty, always, cold, buckets of energy and likely wearing a sweater.
Being outside is one of my favorite places to be as long as the weather is cooperative.
My snack of choice tends to be popcorn covered in Tapatio or Valentina hot sauce and Tajin. I will also never turn away chips and salsa.

Meghan Tortorici, LCPC

Associate Therapist

Schedule with Meghan

My name is Meghan Tortorici. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been in the field of psychology for over six years and counting! With my growing skills in treating mental health, I have developed a love of art therapy to help clients navigate their struggles. This medium is extremely beneficial while working with the population I work best with which is young adults 18 to 25 and people with Autism. I also work best with the well-lived population of 65+ years. Throughout the years, while refining my skills and learning with my clients, it has been and continues to be a gift watching clients embrace change.

Some fun and interesting tidbits about me:

My fifteen minutes of fame was breaking my high school's discus throwing record.
Some of my favorite snacks involve salty crunchy goodness. I also love peanut butter and dark chocolate.
Creatures of fire tend to be my favorite mythological creatures; the phoenix and dragons.
I enjoy Aerial yoga and walking local trails when I feel the need to move.
What Dreams May Come and Donnie Darko are two movies I would love to watch again for the first time if I could, they were so transformative during my teen years.

Tricia Opperman, LCSW

Associate Therapist

Hello! My name is Patricia Opperman, I go by Tricia. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the game for quite some time. Throughout my many years as a Clinical Social Worker I have learned that I work best with adults in their 30s to the well-lived population age 65+. Being in this field has allowed me to enjoy the connections I establish with people in general, my clients specifically. I enjoy using a strengths perspective with a focus on what is currently working, these meaningful and genuine connections allow me to learn more effective ways of working with them.

Some fun and interesting tidbits about me: