About Your Care

Our team strives always to provide a safe place for individuals and families to find healing and hope through life's ups and downs. This safe space begins with your relationship with your therapist and is foundational to the healing process. Our therapists pursue the highest levels of education and training to offer our clients the most competent care.

We look forward to meeting you and walking through this journey with you.

Dr. Meg Roetto- DMFT, LCSW
Director

I am passionate about walking alongside families and individuals as they work through trauma, grief and loss, family transitions, parenting struggles, and other difficulties in their lives. I have extensive training in grief and loss, family therapy, trauma, attachment, and play therapy. I have completed a National Adoption Mental Health Training. I also research ambiguous loss theory to improve my client's lives and the field as a whole.

I work with all ages through many difficulties. We all deserve a safe place to be heard and work through our own journey of life. I especially love walking alongside those who have been affected by foster care and adoption.

Frankie Crawford- LCSW
Assistant Director

Life is full of challenging times and transitions, and I understand how vital compassion and support can be when struggling through these challenges. I have spent time working with foster, adopted, and troubled youth in residential treatment, rehousing programs, and case management. I am passionate about enhancing healthy coping, communication, and attachment skills while fostering a safe environment for individuals and families to process grief, trauma, loss, and day to day struggles. I work with all ages but especially love helping children and youth affected by foster care and adoption.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and actively working on training to become a credentialed Play therapist under a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I am nationally certified in adoption competent counseling and specifically focus on grief and ambiguous loss, trauma, attachment, and play therapy to help you through your unique situations.

Sydney Vandegrift- LCSW

I am passionate about working with people and providing services that bring clarity and healing to their lives. I have experience working with individuals affected by human trafficking and substance use, as well as individuals impacted by foster care and adoption.

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused therapeutic approaches when working with individuals. I believe people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are closely linked. I utilize these approaches to bring about awareness while also discussing potential solutions to problems. I will partner with you, challenge you, and support you through this exploration and healing process.

I understand reaching out and beginning this process is intimidating; but I am here to walk through this journey with you.

AnnaLela Watkins- PLMFT

Each of us has a story filled with moments of celebration, loss, and many other twists and turns. The beauty of our stories is that they all look different, and each deserves to be heard. Oftentimes, we find ourselves alone and not knowing where to go next. One of my biggest passions is to walk alongside people and help them find their next step that offers positive change. My desire is to help people experience healing in a way that is unique to them. I encourage everyone to come as they are as I foster an environment that offers compassion and acceptance.

As a trauma-informed marriage and family therapist, I have worked with complex trauma survivors, including adults, children, and families alike. I also have experience working with grief and loss, guilt and shame, depression, anxiety, attachment ruptures, parenting challenges, and life transitions. I enjoy working with all ages.

My work also focuses on seeing people as individuals who have been greatly affected by the people and environment around them. I wish to empower people to take ownership of their story while we work together to find new paths of healing. I am under the supervision of Spero's director, Dr. Meg Roetto, DMFT, LCSW.

Jenni Schmidt, BA in Psychology, MSW Intern

I am a clinical intern pursuing my Master of Social Work degree under the expert supervision of Frankie Crawford, LCSW.

I have approximately 20 years of experience in working with families and youth in social services and mental health. I believe that change and healing is possible for anyone who is taught the right tools and utilizes those tools to better themselves. I am passionate about helping people tap into their potential to reach their goals. My heartfelt desire is to offer hope and encouragement to individuals, couples, and families through therapy.

Mikaly Fandel- BA in Psychology, MFT Intern

I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy through National University, under the expert supervision of Dr. Roetto, DMFT, LCSW.

I am passionate about helping families with young children through difficult transitions, especially those related to neurodivergence. I understand that a diagnosis can be a scary thing for everyone; I am here to help guide kiddos and families by providing education, support, and various resources.

My goal is to support families while promoting effective behavioral changes. I have worked in childcare for close to ten years, and I have personal experience with children who are on the spectrum.