Compassionate care, collaborative healing: Meet our mental health care team.

As we recognized Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible individuals who make up Evolve's mental health and integrative wellness team.

At Evolve Wellness, we believe mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. Healing often happens through connection, compassion, collaboration, and individualized support. That's why our team takes an integrative approach to wellness, honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit while offering care that meets people where they are. Whether through therapy, medication management, movement, mindfulness, coaching, acupuncture, Reiki, nutrition, or holistic support, our practitioners work together to help clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journeys.

This month, we are honored to re-introduce the people behind the care.

Joseph Mauler, LCPC, NCC

Joseph Mauler, LCPC, NCC

CFO, Clinic Director, & Mental Health Therapist

Joseph is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Evolve's CFO. He specializes in working with individuals navigating complex trauma, helping clients understand how past experiences continue to impact their present lives and relationships. 

Using a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, Joseph incorporates evidence-based therapeutic practices such as trauma-focused CBT while deeply valuing the therapeutic relationship itself. 

Jennifer Haller, CRNP, PMHNP-BC

Jennifer Haller, CRNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer brings nearly two decades of nursing experience to Evolve and specializes in psychiatric meditation management through a highly collaborative and holistic lens. Her background includes years working in high-acuity hospital settings, including critical care, oncology, emergency medicine, and case management.

Jennifer believes medication can be one supportive tool within a broader wellness plan and values integrating therapy, yoga, acupuncture, nutrition, and lifestyle support into treatment whenever possible. She is deeply committed to creating a safe, compassionate environment where clients feel empowered and respected throughout their mental health journey.

Jennifer also specializes in working with those navigating chronic illness or caregiving roles, offering them a safe and supportive space to navigate their illness with informed care and compassion.

Carol Poole, LCPC

Carol Poole, LCPC

Board-Approved Supervisor & Mental Health Therapist

With over a decade of experience in the field, Carol is passionate about helping adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her approach centers on empowerment, healing, and meaningful change while providing a supportive space for clients to grow and thrive.

As a board-approved supervisor, Carol is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of therapists, sharing her knowledge and experience to help future clinicians flourish.

Charles R. Fisher

Charles R. Fisher

Executive Function & ADHD Coach, Emotion Coach & Spiritual Coach

With over 15 years of experience working with families, Charles specializes in helping children and adults better understand emotions, improve emotional regulation, and develop sustainable systems for daily life.

Using a strengths-based approach, Charles helps clients navigate ADHD and executive functioning challenges by building routines, reducing overwhelm, and creating supportive strategies tailored to each person's unique lifestyle.

Kate Eckstine, LCPC

Kate Eckstine, LCPC

Mental Health Therapist & Yoga Instructor

Kate is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and therapeutic yoga facilitator who specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, PTSD, complex trauma, and identity exploration. They are especially passionate about providing affirming care for 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.

Kate approaches therapy through a trauma-informed, culturally competent lens, integrating mindfulness, somatic experiencing, breathwork, nature-informed practices, and evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and ACT. They believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to show up as their authentic selves and are honored to walk alongside clients on that journey.

Megan Miller, LGPC

Megan Miller, LGPC

Mental Health Therapist & Yoga Instructor

Megan brings a compassionate, collaborative, and holistic approach to counseling. She supports clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions through a blend of evidence-based practices including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy.

As a registered yoga teacher, Megan deeply values the connection between mental and physical wellness and strives to create a warm, accepting space where clients can explore healing in a way that aligns with their values and goals.

Alex Custer

Alex Custer

Mental Health Therapy Intern

Alex is a counseling intern currently completing her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She brings a grounded, compassionate, and authentic approach to therapy while supporting clients navigating trauma, identity development, emotional regulation, and life transitions. 

Her work is rooted in person-centered care and narrative therapy, helping clients explore and re-author their stories in empowering ways. Alex is passionate about creating safe spaces where individuals feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.

At Evolve Wellness, we believe mental health care can be even more impactful when supported through integrative wellness services that nurture the whole person. If you are interested in adding yoga, personal training,nutrition coaching,acupuncture, or Reiki to your care plan, you can speak to any member of your care team, or call our office at (410)989-2034.

Mental health matters every month, but during Mental Health Awareness Month, we especially want to remind our community that you do not have to navigate life alone. Healing is not linear, and support can look different for everyone. Wherever you are in your journey, our team is honored to walk alongside you.

If you are interested in learning more about any of our services or practitioners, we would love to support you. You can visit our website, or call our office at (410)989-2034 to speak with a member of our team.

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