Our Team

Get to know the friendly faces committed to helping you thrive

Our team blends evidence-based therapy with performance-driven wellness insights to help clients grow with purpose, confidence, and resilience.

Dr. Adele Patkinson, LMFT

Dr. Adele Patkinson, LMFT

Founder & Clinical Director

Guides the clinical vision with steady, evidence-based care and compassionate leadership.

Jenny Wilson, LCSW

Jenny Wilson, LCSW

Trauma & EMDR Specialist

Supports clients in stabilizing patterns and building resilience through trauma-informed care.

Nicky Waode, LPC

Nicky Waode, LPC

Couples & Family Therapist

Helps families and partners strengthen communication, trust, and connection.

Juliana Silva, PsyD

Juliana Silva, PsyD

Adolescent & Neurodiversity Clinician

Specializes in developmentally informed care for teens and emerging adults.

Note From the Founder

Hi, I'm Ethan — the founder of Silverbrook.

After college, I began my career in public education and later transitioned into working in residential therapeutic treatment centers. Along the way, I noticed something that stuck with me: many young people weren't lacking intelligence or potential — they were lacking direction.

They didn't have a clear sense of purpose. They couldn't see how their choices today connected to the future they wanted — often because no one had helped them define that future. Without that clarity, motivation to change or grow simply wasn't there.

At the same time, I saw how traditional therapeutic settings, while helpful in many ways, often left clients feeling like something was wrong with them. The label of "being in treatment" created a mindset of pathology instead of possibility.

That's why I created Silverbrook.

We believe everyone has strengths and struggles — but growth doesn't come from dwelling on what's "broken". It comes from building a future you care about, and learning the tools to get there. Our work focuses on helping clients to develop emotional resilience, clarify their goals, and build the mindset and habits that lead to meaningful, lasting success.

We don't just support — we strategize. We don't just treat — we teach. And we don't just help clients feel better — we help them do better.

Welcome to Silverbrook.

- Ethan