About Labyrinth's Psychotherapists

Suzanne Peroutka, M.S., LCPC, ATR-BC

Ms. Peroutka is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist. She is also a Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant in EMDR. She works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Ms. Peroutka uses Art Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Hypnosis, HMR (Holographic Memory Resolution), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Play Therapy to treat a wide range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, school refusal, eating disorders, self-injury, abuse, depression, and phobias. She assures clients that Art Therapy requires no experience in the "arts" only a willingness to explore the creativity within.

Paula Jo (PJ) Hruby, Ed.D., LCPC

Dr. P. J. Hruby is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She earned her doctorate in transpersonal psychology, which takes into consideration the whole person: mind-body-spirit. Her therapeutic background includes individual, relational, group and family counseling. In all of her sessions, Dr. Hruby uses alternative or experiential methods of therapy, which help accelerate change and often reduce time in counseling.

Dr. Hruby believes that each individual is unique and has an innate drive to develop to her/his fullest potential. Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and focuses on insight-oriented therapies including transpersonal forms of therapy, particularly Jungian Psychology and Psychosynthesis. Psychosynthesis is a process of personal and spiritual growth that combines Western psychology and Eastern disciplines.

Dr. Hruby integrates many techniques including guided imagery, dream work, cognitive-behavioral, expressive therapies, hypnosis, EFT, HMR, Voice Dialogue and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in promoting growth and healing and to address relational issues, family problems, trauma, abuse, depression, disordered eating, phobias and grief. She also uses EMDR to help manage pain and overcome habits.

As a trauma and anxiety specialist, Dr. Hruby helps individuals who have had intense experiences (sad, mad, bad, and scary) that keep popping up or in some way interfering with theirs lives. Often intense past experiences can drain energy and prevent happiness. Her expertise is in resolving these events/memories/feelings by aiding the mind and body in integrating or digesting them. Her goal is always to help clients feel more centered, in control, and moving forward in their lives.

Dr. Hruby is also a Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant in EMDR. EMDR is both effective and efficient in resolving trauma, anxiety, and grief. Both the AMA (American Medical Association) and the APA (American Psychological Association) agree that it is one of the fastest methods for treating PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

Dianne Samp, M.A., ATR, LCPC

Dianne Samp is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist. She received her Masters Degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in both Counseling and Art Therapy. Ms. Samp is also a trained EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Ms. Samp enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She uses a combination of therapeutic methods including Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Adlerian Therapy. In working with children, she combines art and play to help them navigate their personal struggles and realize success where there once was failure. Adolescents learn, from working with Ms. Samp, how to maneuver through the minefield of their ever-changing emotions. She helps troubled teens master the challenges they face daily and gain the skills necessary to achieve personal success. Ms. Samp, using her therapeutic skills and life experiences, also enjoys working alongside adults of all ages as they encounter the various challenges life presents.

Ms. Samp approaches each client with unconditional positive regard. She works along side her clients to help them rediscover their essential goodness and walks with them on their personal journey to their heart.

Valerie Maty, M.A., ATR, CADC, LCPC

Valerie Maty is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Certified Art Therapist and a Certified Addictions Counselor. She received her Masters Degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology specializing in Counseling and Art Therapy, as well as Addictions Counseling. Working compassionately, Ms. Maty utilizes Adlerian Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Focusing techniques to promote healing and growth and to encourage and support change with children, adolescents and adults.

Ms. Maty has many years of experience working with at-risk and homeless youth and adults. Journeying with individuals through the therapeutic process, Ms. Maty helps clients explore their challenging issues, including grief/loss, family of origin, trauma, self-esteem and substance use. She welcomes the opportunity to be a part of your unique "journey."

Joseph Glim, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Joseph Glim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with children, adolescents, adults and families. He received his Master's Degree from Arizona State University. Mr. Glim utilizes many therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Guided Imagery to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, phobias and family problems.

He has many years of experience working with at-risk youth and individuals struggling to create strong emotional bonds (for example, attachment issues related to abandonment, foster care, and abuse). Mr. Glim has worked extensively with children exhibiting disruptive behaviors at home and school and also works with individuals suffering from low self-esteem and performance anxiety.

Mr. Glim's main goal is to help people discover their ability to successfully manage their emotions and stress in order to achieve healthy and fulfilling relationships. His belief in healing as a wholistic approach of mind-body-spirit is reflected in the experiential methods he uses in his therapeutic sessions.