Meet the Flock

Deja has a special passion for supporting military veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. As both a military spouse and someone raised within a military family, she understands firsthand the unique experiences, transitions, sacrifices, and stressors that often accompany military life. Her personal connection to the military community allows her to provide a supportive and understanding environment where clients feel seen, heard, and valued.

Deja believes therapy should be a collaborative process built on trust, respect, and genuine human connection. Her therapeutic style is warm, approachable, and down-to-earth, creating a space where clients can openly explore their experiences without judgment. She recognizes that seeking therapy can feel intimidating and strives to help clients feel comfortable, supported, and empowered from the very first session.

Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Strengths-Based approaches, Deja works collaboratively with clients to identify unhelpful patterns, build effective coping skills, strengthen resilience, and foster personal growth. She believes each individual already possesses unique strengths and abilities, and her role is to help clients access those strengths while navigating life's challenges with greater confidence and clarity.

Whether clients are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, military-related stress, relationDeja Brown-Spikes is a Supervisee in Social Work practicing under the clinical supervision of Desiree Smith, LCSW-S, Founder and Clinical Director of Painted Bird Psychotherapy. She is dedicated to helping teens and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, authenticity, and practical support. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and the everyday pressures that can leave people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted.

 

Whether clients are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, military-related stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, Deja is committed to walking alongside them as they pursue healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change.

Emily Singh, CSAC, MSW, is a Supervisee in Social Work practicing under the clinical supervision of Desiree Smith, LCSW-S, Founder and Clinical Director of Painted Bird Psychotherapy. Her path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by both military service and a deep passion for helping others create meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.

Emily believes that every person possesses the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience when provided with the right support, guidance, and opportunities. She is dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and welcoming therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to focus on what matters most to them.

Her approach is collaborative, client-centered, and grounded in the belief that therapy should honor everyone’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Emily works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth struggles. She is particularly passionate about helping clients develop insight, build practical coping skills, and strengthen confidence as they navigate life's challenges.

Drawing from evidence-based and strengths-focused approaches, Emily partners with clients to identify patterns, foster resilience, and create meaningful change. She views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative journey where clients are encouraged to explore their experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward greater emotional wellness and fulfillment.

Emily believes that healing is not about becoming someone different, it is about discovering, nurturing, and strengthening the parts of yourself that have always been there. She is committed to walking alongside her clients as they work toward healing, growth, and a more authentic connection with themselves and others.