Our Team

Jamie Kruse
Founder/Owner & Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Bio

Chardyce Kott
Chief Operations Officer & Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Bio

Dawn Yarbrough
Master’s in Clinical Mental Health & Psychotherapist
Bio

Joslyn Barajas
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Bio

Jonathan Holubiak
Master’s in Counseling Intern
Bio

April Waldrop
Director of Yoga
Bio

Amy Hogan
Master’s of Social Work Intern
Bio

Kathy McNamara
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
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Tricia Fiske
Yoga Instructor
Bio

Bridgette Shaw-Bane
Hormone Yoga Teacher
Bio

Jessica Globke
Support Specialist & Event/Intake Coordinator
Bio

Nicholas Shaw
Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
Bio

Holly Johnson
Aerial Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master
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Shannon Daly
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
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Jeffrey Erl
Yoga Instructor
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Our therapists use evidence-based practices; meaning that there is proof that the treatments we use have the research that shows treatment works. We integrate the best available treatment modalities to help treat you. Interventions include but are not limited to; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Gottman Relationship Therapy, Performance Psychology, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapies, and EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Torus Therapy sees teens, adults, families, and couples. Individual, couples, family, and group therapy are provided. We offer both in-person and virtual appointments.

Our staff values relationships, connection, and understands that it is a crucial part of change.

Call for a free consultation today!

As a team our clinicians work to help you obtain:

Mental and emotional well-being (happy)
Social connection and feeling loved
Freedom of feeling stuck of past traumas

Jamie Kruse: Owner & Founder

Services: Spiritual Response Therapy, Reiki Sessions, Transformational Coaching, Meditations, Community Workshops and Events

By the age of twelve, I knew I was meant to be a social worker. My existence, already filled with enough trauma for an entire lifetime, opened my eyes to the injustices and pain in the world. Even as a child, I knew that I needed to be a part of a meaningful change that could lessen the pain I saw all around me.

Hi, I’m Jamie Velazquez-Kruse, and I am pleased to meet you. We have met because it’s time for you to walk a different path, and I am honored to serve as your guide. I will help you illuminate the pain and experiences that keep you stuck and assist you in your healing journey.

I graduated in 2008 with my Masters in Social Work. I wore many hats during my career, from working with children with developmental disabilities, respite work, working with the department of children and family services, to an adoption reunification worker, to case manager, a probation officer, and my many roles in a behavioral health hospital. Before entering private practice, my last job was working as a therapist in community mental health. It was at that time that I realized that all my experience and training were meant to lead me to open my private practice. So, in 2015 that’s exactly what I did, but other major changes were about to take place in my life.

It was in 2015 that I was awakened to my desire and courage to listen to my intuition. I’ll admit, I didn’t know specifically what this awakening meant, but I did know that I had many visions I could no longer ignore. As I learned to listen to and trust my inner voice, my practice grew, and my life changed even more.

Today, seven years after choosing to allow my intuition to be my guide, I can confidently say it was this decision that led to the success of my thriving practice. It was one of the most challenging journeys I have endured thus far; however, I have grown exponentially and healed many wounds from my past. Now I am standing in my power—what a phenomenal experience!

My passion is healing–myself first so I can guide others to do the same. As I reflect upon that today, I know that we, as therapists and healers, can only take people to the level of healing we are at currently.

Torus was born in January of 2022. This space is a safe, secure, connected structure to allow other people (you) a chance to heal wounds from the past so that you can be the best version of yourself.

In working with me, you will find that I am a listener. I am a guide; I ask many questions to open your world to the experience of self-reflection. My intuition continues to serve me well, and I tap into my intuitive abilities in sessions. Many have said that this gift helps illuminate what others need to see more clearly and allows them to see their own light.

I am an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and work in a transpersonal way. Transpersonal means I work in different states of your consciousness through mediation, energy work, and heart work. I combine theory and interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic Theory, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindful-Based Approaches.

My aim and goal are to teach you everyday awareness so you can ultimately understand and know yourself better. This process will empower you to make decisions for your betterment with confidence and self-love.

My passion is working with trauma; ouch, that’s a big word, isn’t it? (Someday, I will find a less intense word). I love working with those who feel stuck and may even know why but don’t know how to move forward. You may suffer from being ungrounded or as though you don’t belong here. You may be in transition, suffering from grief and loss, or perhaps you don’t feel connected to others. Maybe you have difficulty getting your needs met, trusting others (or yourself), and feel unsafe in the world around you. You deserve to feel heard and safe. I want to help you achieve those things.

I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers and EMDRIA. I am a Heart Math facilitator, Reiki practitioner, Spiritual Response Therapist, and an Awakening Your Light Body graduate.

In addition, I have a passion for teaching. If you are in the healing profession; and are feeling stuck, I can assist. I teach and work with you on identifying the blocks preventing you from moving forward.

You can book Psychotherapy, Coaching, SRT, and Reiki Sessions, along with Professional Development/Consultation with me here at Torus. During intake, we will see what suits you and discuss how I work.

Torus Welcomes you and wants you to thrive. Each and every one of us is here to support you as do just that. You don’t have to do it alone any longer. You just took your first step.

I look forward to meeting you, even if I am not your therapist. My heart is with you, and so is everyones at Torus.

Chardyce Kott: Chief Operations Officer & Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Hello everyone! My name is Chardyce Kott, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Chief Operations Officer at Torus Therapy, LLC. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona and my Master’s of Social Work from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois.

I am passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential by providing resources, teaching coping skills, and cultivating a safe space where you can freely share and process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe we all need a nonjudgmental and empathetic environment that allows us to find what we are passionate about, heal parts of ourselves, and tap into our inner strengths.

I have experience working with adolescents and adults from a variety of populations. I have worked with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, family and peer issues, grief and loss, and perfectionism. I have also worked with refugee families, families involved with the foster care system, and survivors of sex trafficking.

We all hold the inherent strengths to make changes, and my role is to help you process and make connections in order to find a new level of understanding about yourself and the world around you. I am passionate about connecting individuals with the greater community and I believe that connection starts when we reflect, heal, and nurture the many parts of ourselves. I am committed to helping individuals find what they need through the integration of their mind, body, and spirit.

Areas I address in therapy include:

Grief & Loss
Perfectionism
Generalized Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Motivation
School Challenges
Self-Esteem & Confidence
Stress Management
Boundaries
Problem Solving
Shame & Guilt

I bring a holistic approach to the therapeutic process and use a variety of methods such as Mindfulness Based Interventions like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief Therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR and Art Therapy into sessions. I am Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Each session is unique as each of you are unique, and I am committed to helping cultivate a therapeutic experience that is right for you. I believe in creating an environment that allows you to hold space and grace for yourselves as you learn to tell your story.

As the Chief Operations Officer, I am also here to answer any questions you may have regarding the services Torus Therapy offers, administrative information, or insurance coverage. I look forward to meeting you and walking with you through your journey!

chardyce@torus-therapy.com

Jessica Globke: Support Specialist & Event Coordinator

Hello EVERYONE!

My name is Jessica Globke, I am the Support Specialist and Event Coordinator at Torus Therapy, LLC.

I am a mother of a soon to be 15 year old son who plays travel baseball. I am married to my best friend and we’ve been together for 21 years. I do not have a degree in therapy however, I do have a degree in early childcare and I have put that degree to amazing use over the last 20 years by following my passion to work with children with a primary focus on children with special needs. Prior to working in the school system I had a successful In Home Daycare for 9 years and was extremely fortunate to have raised my son in that warm, positive environment.

When my son started school I made the decision to close my daycare and head to school with him utilizing my degree and continuing to educate and work with special needs children. Having the ability to take my son to school every single day see him throughout the day then come home with him as well as help so many others has truly been a blessing. Through my son, I have had the pleasure and honor to be there for so many kids in so many ways, whether it be just a talk or a mother figure to some, a friend or even something as simple as a smile. The funny thing is, I was there to help and educate and I feel like they have helped and educated me in so many amazing ways. I have helped raise so many children from 6 weeks to junior high, children with special needs, anxiety, trauma, behavioral disorders, children that cant express their feelings and to be able to see that breakthrough and know that I was a part of it no matter the age is something I love and just want to continue to be able to experience.

So now that my son is headed off to HS and starting a new chapter in his life I thought this would be a tremendous opportunity for me to do the same. So I am starting this new chapter with some amazing, powerful and intelligent women who are aligned with myself in so many ways and I am so excited to see what this path reveals along the way. It has truly been an honor to be a part of so many amazing children’s lives and to now have this wonderful opportunity to continue to serve people is something I am truly looking forward to.

As the Support Specialist, I am here to answer any questions you may have regarding the services Torus Therapy offers, administrative information, or insurance coverage. I look forward to meeting and working with you and walking with you through your journey.

As the Event & Intake Coordinator for Torus, I am here to assist with reservations and marketing for our event space, and scheduling an appointment for therapy. I am happy to connect with you to find the best therapist and services that meet what you are coming in for.

Additionally, we welcome workshops, classes, and teachings aligned with our mission of experience and discovery. Please contact with me directly to hear more.

You can contact me at jessica@torus-therapy.com and 224-803-2295 ext 103.