Meet Our Team
Donna Latendresse LMHC, LCAT, LPC
FOUNDER & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
With over 14 years of experience in the field, Donna is a compassionate and skilled bilingual Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor dedicated to providing individual and couples counseling services. Donna offers a warm and inclusive environment where clients can explore their emotions, express themselves creatively, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Whether individuals are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. In addition to her work with individuals, Donna specializes in couples counseling, helping partners navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen their bond. With a collaborative and culturally sensitive approach, she empowers couples to build healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Donna invites you to embark on a journey of healing and growth at Tend Mental Health Counseling.
Gabriela Ortiz ATR-BC, LCAT, ATPS
BILINGUAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Gabriela is a bilingual Art Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and artist with 15 years of experience. She integrates art therapy, talk therapy, and culturally sensitive treatment through a client-centered approach. Gabriela specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, domestic violence, self-esteem issues, stressful life transitions, and challenges related to immigration.
Gabriela's goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and understood. By building a strong rapport, she helps individuals discover the tools and coping strategies that best suit their needs, guiding them on a journey of self-reflection, self-exploration, and self-empowerment.
Antoinette Gray
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING INTERN
Antoinette is a dedicated Mental Health Counseling graduate student with years of experience in school and career counseling. She provides individual therapy for adolescents and adults—offering a compassionate, strengths‑based approach to support emotional well‑being and personal growth. Under the supervision of our licensed clinicians, Antoinette offers low‑fee, sliding‑scale sessions to make high‑quality care more accessible. Later this spring, she’ll also be launching group therapy offerings focused on building community and resilience. Antoinette is passionate about empowering clients to overcome challenges and live their fullest lives.
Join the team
Tend Mental Health Counseling is expanding, and we’re looking for compassionate clinicians to join our virtual team! If you’re passionate about providing mental health care and art therapy in a supportive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV!