Meet the team
Brooke Forche MSW, LISW-S
Brooke@springvalleycounselingservices.com
Brooke is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes everyone has the ability to overcome life’s challenges with the right guidance and support. She is passionate about helping clients tap into their strengths and providing them with the coping skills and techniques tailored to their unique needs.
In therapy, Brooke creates a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns, helping you build self-awareness, challenge unhelpful thinking, and increase motivation to achieve your goals. While therapy often involves working through challenging thoughts and emotions, Brooke believes that incorporating moments of Humor and Joy are essential to the healing process.
Brooke specializes in working with (but not limited to): ages 18 and up, Pregnant or new moms, Parents, Adults experiencing life changes, Relationship Struggles, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Trauma.
Licensed in MI and OH
Christie Steffen LMFT Christie@springvalleycounselingservices.com
Christie, a compassionate marriage and family therapist who has dedicated herself to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of their lives brought on by conflicts in relationships, trauma, disability, divorce, infidelity, or the death of a loved one. Christie’s warm, non-judgmental demeanor creates a safe space for her clients to explore their experiences and challenges, while her mastery of Narrative Therapy techniques empowers them to rewrite their stories in ways that bring about positive change and inspire them to embrace their strengths.
Christie aims to empower her clients to foster healthier connections and achieve their desired goals in relationships. Whether you're facing communication issues, relationship conflicts, parenting concerns, or other relational hurdles, Christie is here to support and guide you towards a more harmonious and fulfilling life.
Licensed in MI and OH
Alex Sanchez MSW, LSW Alex@springvalleycounselingservices.com
Alex works with adolescents, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, identity exploration, and major life transitions. She is LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, and a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). In therapy, she shows up as a real human — empathetic, down-to-earth, and is ready to hold space for whatever you’re carrying. Alex became a therapist because she cares deeply about people feeling truly seen and supported, especially during the hardest times. You don’t have to go through pain alone — and you definitely don’t have to pretend to have it all together here.
She believes in normalizing mental health struggles and creating a space where you can be messy, honest, and fully yourself. Alex is not here to “fix” you. She is here to build a genuine, no-judgment relationship where you feel safe, understood, and maybe even laugh a little along the way.
Clients often tell her they appreciate that she is both gentle and real. She is told that she is someone who can sit with the tough stuff and help you move forward, without pressure or pretense.
Elainah Weible-Willard , BSW, LSW ( currently pursing MSW) Elainah@springvalleycounselingservices.com
Elainah works with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and the everyday challenges that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Her goal is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where you can show up exactly as you are without fear of judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.
She believes therapy is more than learning coping skills. It's about building a genuine connection with someone who will listen, understand, and walk alongside you as you work toward the life you want. Elainah strives to be compassionate, authentic, and approachable, creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Her approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and affirming. She believes every person deserves to feel accepted for who they are, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where you can be your authentic self. Therapy doesn't have to feel cold or clinical, it can be a place where you feel comfortable enough to be honest, ask questions, process difficult emotions, and even share a laugh when it's needed.
If you're looking for a therapist who values authenticity, compassion, and meeting you where you are, Elainah would be honored to be part of your journey.
Amanda Powlesland
Amanda@springvalleycounselingservices.com
Amanda is a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and evidence-based care. She specializes in working with adults and children 12 years and older experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her approach is grounded in creating a safe space where clients feel respected and empowered. She believes that therapy works best when you feel like you’re talking to a real person with the belief that you are a human being first, not a diagnosis. She views clients as whole individuals rather than a collection of symptoms.
Amanda utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), EMDRIA approved EMDR trained, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Humanistic/Client Centered, and Trauma Informed care. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself, she aims to create a space where you can show up as you are. We will work collaboratively while exploring your thoughts, emotions, and values.
Amanda also values the use of humor in therapy, recognizing that we are all human and that moments of lightness can support connection, comfort, and growth.
Alison Sparks, Office Manager/ Billing Specialist
Office@springvalleycounselingservices.com
As the Office Manager and Billing Specialist here, I’m the friendly voice you’ll probably hear first when reaching out. I take care of scheduling, insurance, and billing, and I’m here to help make everything behind the scenes feel easy and stress-free.
I truly enjoy creating a warm and welcoming experience for everyone who connects with our office. Whether it’s answering questions, sorting out paperwork, or simply offering a kind word during a busy day, I’m always happy to help.
I’m so glad you’re here, and I look forward to supporting you however I can.