Meet Our Team

Melissa Harlow, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Email: mharlow@coastalcollectivecounseling.com

Welcome to our practice! I am the founder of Coastal Collective Counseling and I am happy to share a bit more about myself in the hope that we are able to find a way to connect. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of professional experiences…

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Michelle Brown, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Email: michelle@coastalcollectivecounseling.com

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. Through my professional experiences, I have found that I absolutely love working with teens! Many of my clients are facing stressors with school, relationships, low self-esteem and difficulties identifying and communicating how they feel…

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Austin Lucas, LCSW, SAC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Substance Abuse Counselor

Email: austin@coastalcollectivecounseling.com

I firmly believe that one’s past experiences should not dictate their present or future. I enjoy helping clients explore their life experiences to unearth strengths, skills, and positive attributes that serve as catalysts for change. My aim is to empower you to embrace change and achieve a healthier and more fulfilling life…

Donna Altepeter

Donna Altepeter, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Email: donna@coastalcollectivecounseling.com

Hi! My name is Donna Altepeter, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Graduating from St. Louis University in 1983 with an MSW, I completed a concentration in Community Mental Health. With over 40-years in practice, I have broad experience in a variety of clinical settings, including work with clients with life threatening illnesses who are challenged with loss and grief…