Meet the Team
Danya Kneble, MS, LPC PMH-C
Owner and Clinical Supervisor
Life is a journey which brings its own unique challenges to overcome. My goal is to meet you on your journey, wherever that may be, and guide you through the process of facing life’s hardships and complications. I will walk beside you in support; our partnership is designed to help you find resilience and bloom.
As a PMH-C (perinatal mental health certified) I am passionate about working with mamas who are struggling with mental health. Whether that be women who are pregnant, experiencing post partum depression, postpartum anxiety or just need support while transitioning to motherhood. I have a heart working with women who are experiencing infertility, infant loss, or pregnancy loss. I am here to support mamas through whatever hardship they are facing.
Spirituality is an integral part of body, mind and spirit that is often overlooked in the counseling process. I offer Christian counseling to those that are of the Christian faith and can incorporate a faith based perspective if that is what you seek.
I frequently use EMDR, CBT, parts work and trauma informed care when working with clients.
Julie Pernicka- Office Manager
As office manager of Cactus Bloom counseling, my goal is to make sure that anyone who calls or walks through the door leaves feeling better than they did before. You will find me working behind the scenes, helping to keep things running smoothly. I will do everything I can to provide our clients with the best possible care.
As a wife, mother and previous preschool teacher of 10 years, I feel that my organizational skills, ability to multitask, and empathetic qualities will help in everyday tasks in the office. My administrative skills allow me to meet the needs of not only our clients, but the clinicians as well. I know that life can sometimes feel overwhelming and hard. We are here to walk through those times with you. I am proud to be a partner of the women of Cactus Bloom and look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have.
Amy Lamb, LPC, PMH-C
Starting therapy takes courage, and I celebrate your decision to begin this journey. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDRIA-certified therapist, Perinatal Mental Health Certified Professional, and PT Associate Professor, I am passionate about supporting women through reproductive trauma, motherhood, and parenting. I specialize in helping women heal from past trauma and understand how earlier experiences may impact their relationships and parenting today. While our past can shape us, it does not have to define our future. Together, we will explore what matters most to you and break patterns that may be holding you back.
My approach integrates EMDR, Person-Centered Counseling, CBT, Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. I have specialized training in complex trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and perinatal loss and grief. I believe healing can also include moments of laughter, even when working through difficult experiences.
I know it can be hard to prioritize yourself, especially when so much of your time and energy is spent caring for others. You deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Whatever you're navigating, I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you take that first step.
Summer Milton, LPC
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my passion to support individuals through life’s challenges—with warmth, honesty, and a deep belief in the power of healing relationships. Not only withothers, but with yourself.
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and shaped by a trauma-informed, family systems lens. That means I don’t just look at what’s happening within you—I also consider the relationships, roles, and patterns that may be influencing your struggles or your growth. I enjoy helping clients better understand how to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and foster more connected, supportive relationships at home and beyond.
Whether you’re navigating grief, depression, anxiety, relational stress, or old wounds that are still showing up in the present, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood—and where meaningful, lasting change can happen.
Leah Thomas, LMSW
Growing up as a military child and serving on missions around the world shaped my appreciation for walking alongside people from diverse cultures and life experiences. These experiences taught me that not only is each person unique, but so are the challenges they face.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s difficulties with compassion and purpose. My counseling approach is person-centered, meeting each individual where they are and honoring their unique story. It is rooted in professional social work training and can incorporate a Christ-centered perspective if desired. My goal is to partner with you as you seek healing, hope, and transformation.
One of my favorite quotes, “Now you know, and knowing is half the battle” (G.I. Joe), reflects the heart of counseling. When we gain understanding, we can use that knowledge to bring about meaningful change, peace, and renewed purpose in our lives.
Chelsey Koppersmith, LPC, LMHC, PMH-C
Life can be a lot at times! You don’t have to hold it all together on your own. If you’re feeling stretched too thin, disconnected from yourself, or struggling to balance it all, I want you to know, you are not alone. You can rediscover joy and feel more at home in your own skin. I have over a decade of experience in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, identity shifts, and codependency. As a PMH-C (perinatal mental health certified) I am passionate about supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and infertility.
I will engage with you through a collaborative relationship to help you achieve your goals by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. I believe healing happens when you honor both the mind and the body, so my approach is grounded in the mind-body connection. I also offer Christian counseling to those who desire a faith-based perspective to be incorporated with their care.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can exhale, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore not only your thoughts and emotions, but also the ways stress and life transitions show up physically, helping you build greater awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. I’d be honored to walk alongside you in this season.