Our story: Built on compassion, community and connection
We believe healing is not a solitary process; it’s something nurtured through connection, safety, and support. Just like a hive, our community is built on relationships, collaboration, and the belief that every individual brings something unique and valuable to the world.
Founded by Ally Silva, LCSW, and Emily Perez, LMFT, Thrive Hive Counseling is a warm, inclusive space where teens, young adults, adults, and families can explore their emotional worlds and grow at their own pace. We blend evidence-based care with genuine human connection, making therapy a place where you feel grounded, understood, and empowered.
Supporting growth
- Creating a safe, affirming space for all identities
- Providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy
- Supporting families and communities with integrity
- Meeting clients exactly where they are
- Offering care that is culturally sensitive, inclusive, and deeply human
Our Clinicians
Allison Winet, LMFT
Allison fosters healing through authentic, compassionate, collaborative, and deeply human therapeutic connection.
| Services | Couples counseling, Family therapy, Individual therapy, Parent support therapy |
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| Specialties | Anxiety (generalized, health anxiety, social, panic attacks), LGBTQIA+, Life transitions, Mother-daughter relationships, Women’s concerns |
| Ages | Teens, Adults, Parents, Couples, Families |
| Approach | Client-centered, Strength-based, CBT, Relational therapy, Mindfulness |
Ally Silva, LCSW
Ally helps clients build confidence and navigate relationships, identity, and life transitions with warmth and affirming support.
| Services | Couples and relationship support, Family therapy, Gender-affirming support, Individual therapy (teens, young adults, adults) |
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| Specialties | Life transitions, LGBTQIA+ Relationship Issues (family, partners, friends) |
| Ages | Teens, Young Adults, Adults |
| Approach | Client-Centered, Strengths-Based, DBT, EMDR, CBT, ACT |
Nick Tomasello, LMFT
Nick helps teens and young adults navigate identity, relationships, anxiety, and emotional growth with authenticity and care.
| Services | Parent support, Virtual sessions (CA), Individual therapy (teens and young adults, ~15–24), In-person sessions in Sacramento coming soon |
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| Specialties | LGBTQ+ and TGNB Support, Identity Exploration, Depression and Anxiety |
| Ages | Teens, Young Adults |
| Approach | Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, Gender-affirming, Mindfulness |
Katie Ion, AMFT
Katie helps teens and adults navigate identity, transitions, anxiety, and depression with affirming, collaborative care.
| Services | Individual therapy (teens), Parent support, Individual therapy (adults), In-person and virtual sessions |
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| Specialties | Neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, Anxiety and Depression |
| Ages | Teens, Adults |
| Approach | Attachment-based, Client-Centered, DBT, ACT, CBT |
Emily Perez, LMFT
Emily helps teens and young adults move through anxiety, grief, and life transitions with warmth, humor, and supportive, evidence-based care.
| Services | In-person therapy, Virtual therapy, Teens, Young adults (18–26) , Adults |
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| Specialties | Anxiety, Life transitions, Grief |
| Ages | Teens, Young Adults, Adults |
| Approach | Client-Centered, CBT-Informed, Evidence-Based, Relational + Supportive |
Shannon Sparks, LMFT
Shannon helps pre-teens, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, relationships, self-worth, and academic stress with warmth, curiosity, and affirming support.
| Services | Individual therapy (pre-teens, teens, young adults), In-office + virtual sessions |
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| Specialties | Anxiety, Relationship Challenges, Self-Esteem and Self-worth |
| Ages | Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults |
| Approach | ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-based, Client-Centered, Strengths-Based |
Melissa Daoud
Melissa supports teens, young adults, and families with warmth, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based care.
| Services | Child Therapy, Teen Therapy, Parent Coaching, Adult Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy |
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| Specialties | Anxiety and Depression, Parenting and Family Conflict, Relationships and Attachment, Identity and Diversity |
| Ages | Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults |
| Approach | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Structural Family Therapy |
What we stand for
What our clients are saying
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Adult Client
Young Adult Client
Clive the bee: The heart of our Hive
Clive is more than a mascot; he’s a reminder that healing is a journey, and you don’t have to take it alone. Like any healthy hive, we thrive through connection, mutual support, and shared purpose.
Clive represents: Fostering Safety, Building Community, Encouraging Growth, Strengthening Resilience, Inspiring Hope, and Practicing Empathy
Welcome to the Hive
Whether you’re taking your first step into therapy or continuing your healing journey, we’re here to support you, one conversation, one insight, one moment of courage at a time.
You don’t have to heal alone. Clive and the entire Thrive Hive are here for you.