Adrienne has a passion for understanding and addressing barriers to optimal health and wellbeing. Her personal values of openness, honesty, non-judgment, and respect are central to her practice. She is committed to providing her clients with evidence-based, individually-tailored support to enable them to regain hope, trust, and confidence in themselves and their future. Adrienne is passionate about perinatal and infant mental health, mindfulness-based childbirth preparation, and supporting people in the transition to parenthood. She has experience working with adolescent and adult clients with a variety of psychological needs (e.g., anxiety, depression, psychosis, addiction, trauma, body image, self-esteem, sleep, and stress). Adrienne utilises third wave CBT (acceptance- and mindfulness-based therapies) however also draws from training in attachment theory, schema therapy, and motivational interviewing depending on her clients' needs. Her areas of special interest include: Preconception (including infertility issues) Pregnancy Perinatal loss Antenatal depression and anxiety Birth trauma Premature birth Postnatal depression and anxiety Parent-infant attachment Adjustment issues (including social isolation) Infants Toddlers Parenting Fathers Couple relationship

Connie is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years’ experience providing therapeutic interventions. She supports adults, couples and families to manage life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, employment issues, mental illness and disability. Connie embraces the richness of client differences and individual narratives. She takes a strengths-based, respectful, empowering, non-judgemental, LGTBIQA+ supporting, neurodiverse affirming, evidence-based approach. Therapeutic approaches include Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, Feminist and Systems approaches, CBT / ACT mindfulness, couples and family therapy. Connie is a Victorian leader in responding to family violence and disasters and is a continuing researcher at the University of Melbourne. Outside of work Connie can be found hanging out at the beach, going on very slow jogs, or reading / listening to a good book. Ideally all three at once.

Elizabeth is a registered psychologist who works with adolescents and adults to address mental health and performance-related concerns. Her mental health interests include anxiety/social anxiety, disordered eating and body image, depression, burnout and women’s health. Her performance and sport expertise include perfectionism, performance anxiety, and managing student-athlete demands. Elizabeth is a friendly, genuine, empathetic psychologist who works collaboratively with clients to ensure they feel understood and empowered to be the best version of themselves. She aims to deliver a holistic, client-centred approach and create a safe space to build capacity for enhanced mental health functioning, well-being, and optimal performance (in work, school or in sport). Elizabeth completed her PhD in sport and exercise psychology. Her passion for helping individuals achieve their ideal performance is informed by her own experiences in high-level sport. She has a swimming and rowing background and continues to be involved in the sporting community. You will often find Elizabeth by the ocean on any given weekend with a coffee in hand.

Hunter has been a practicing psychologist since 2008 and is an endorsed Health Psychologist, Registered Supervisor and Clinical registrar. He brings a wealth of experience from his work in public hospitals, public mental health, alcohol and drug sector, and private practice. Hunter has extensive expertise in helping people manage and adjust to both acute and chronic health issues, as well as supporting family/partners of someone who is unwell. He has worked with a wide range of health problems and extensively with cancer patients. His doctoral research, completed through Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, focused on psycho-oncology, and he ran psycho-oncology clinics in public hospitals for many years. In addition to his work in health psychology, Hunter has a special interest in treating eating disorders, particularly adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa. He has received training in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) from the Royal Children’s Hospital to support young people and their families through recovery. More recently he was working with Orygen’s Eating Disorders Stream treating adolescents and young adults with restrictive eating disorders. Hunter takes a warm, friendly, and practical approach to therapy, and works with a wide range of psychological issues, including mood and anxiety problems, relationship difficulties, trauma, health concerns, and anorexia in adolescents and adults. His therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Existential Psychology, and Motivational Interviewing. For Anorexia Nervosa his approach includes Specialist Supportive Clinical Management, CBT-E and FBT A lifelong learner, Hunter recently completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology at Swinburne University. He also co-hosted the popular psychology podcast Two Shrinks Pod, which explored a wide range of psychological topics.

Dr Jo Mitchell is a clinical psychologist who works with adults to enhance mental health, wellbeing and performance. She has an interest in working with professionals, including athletes, experiencing burnout and going through life transitions. She completed a PhD in positive psychology. Jo is also a registered psychology supervisor for student psychologists and other mental health professionals.

Melissa has an interest in well-being and performance at work. She has many years experience working with people and organisations, including individual coaching and workshop facilitation. Melissa is an organisational psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist, with an interest in the science of mindfulness, ACT and positive psychology. She has experience working with a range of psychological needs - career transitions, meaning and purpose, stress and burnout, workplace issues, anxiety, depression, bullying and interpersonal difficulties. Melissa enjoys connections and collaborations with a diverse range of people, approaches and cultures - which extends from her professional life through to travelling adventures.

Owen Spear is a Clinical Psychologist and Couples Therapist with training from Relationships Australia. He aims to create a friendly, understanding, and relaxed environment to explore your relationship issues.Owen also works individually with clients and has extensive experience in treating and managing anxiety, depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), with experience working in the Melbourne Clinic’s OCD program. He offers practical strategies and advice tailored to your individual needs, using evidence-based treatments including CBT, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema therapy, and IFS. In his spare time he runs informal training sessions for psychology students and early career psychs. He is the mastermind behind several of Melbourne’s best Escape Rooms.

Peter is a Health Psychologist who uses an empathetic, practical, and collaborative approach to therapy. He has an interest in the connection between physical and mental health and enjoys working with adults across a range of challenges, including persistent pain conditions, acute and chronic health issues, eating disorders, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. Peter believes that successful outcomes in therapy occur when it is tailored to the needs, goals, and values of the individual. He draws on a range of approaches in his work, including feedback informed treatment (FIT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based treatments.

Ayush brings a warm, collaborative, and explorative approach to therapy, blending multiple evidence-based techniques to suit each client’s unique needs. With over a decade of experience, he has worked with clients of all ages across clinical and corporate settings, combining clinical expertise with genuine human connection. He supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress management, relationship concerns (including couples counselling), intimacy, burnout, workplace stress, life transitions, and coaching. Ayush also works with clients navigating ADHD and ASD through a neurodiversity-affirming approach. With a special interest in the mind-body connection, he is trained in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to effectively address stored trauma. Drawing on more than ten years of professional and life experience from a previous career in finance, Ayush has a unique insight into the stresses and pressures of modern life. Outside of his work with clients, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, including his two young daughters.

Darryl is a clinical psychologist who works with adults to help develop more adaptive ways of managing depression, anxiety, grief, loss and adjustment to challenging life events, interpersonal and personality difficulties. He is also experienced in working with the concerns of same-sex attracted individuals. Darryl is passionate about using research-based therapies such as CBT, mindfulness and schema therapy in a way that best suits an individual. His therapeutic style is collaborative, non-judgemental and focussed upon well-being and making positive change.

Dashiell brings a calm and compassionate focus to his therapeutic engagement with clients, creating a safe and supportive space for them to explore and work through challenges. He seeks to help clients gain insight into their mental health functioning, improve their meaningful sense of self, and make positive change. Dashiell works collaboratively with clients to formulate personalised plans to meet their needs across a range of treatment areas, including addressing stress, anxiety, depression, life adjustment, and trauma. He draws from training in a variety of practice modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Joe is a compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a wealth of experience across various settings, including private practice, hospitals, non-profits, the military, and workplace environments. His focus is on offering personalised care, helping individuals manage their challenges while fostering personal and professional growth. Joe supports people dealing with a wide range of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship stress. With a trauma-informed approach, he tailors his therapy to each person’s needs, especially when addressing complex issues like chronic trauma and moral injury. He also works with clients facing workplace challenges like bullying, interpersonal conflict, career transitions, and vocational uncertainty. Joe’s therapeutic style draws from the latest cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) models, including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Adaptive Disclosure, and Career Construction. In his free time, Joe enjoys staying active with long walks and jogging, spending quality time with his partner, cooking, and catching up with friends.

Jayson Hurvitz is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with over 10 years of experience in acute public mental health. He has worked across community, emergency, and inpatient settings, bringing a breadth of knowledge and a calm, person-centred approach to his work. Jayson is passionate about supporting individuals to navigate life’s challenges, problem-solve effectively, and develop personalised strategies to lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives. He has a particular interest in helping people manage stress, anxiety, and other factors that impact psychological wellbeing. Jayson works with teens and adults, with a special interest in supporting individuals from LGBTIQ+ communities. He is also experienced in assisting people who are exploring their identity, relationships, and personal growth. Dedicated to fostering resilience and long-term positive change, Jayson creates a safe, empathetic space for clients to build insight and move forward with confidence.

Jesse is a Clinical Psychologist with a relaxed, collaborative approach to therapy. He has experience working with a broad range of challenges from difficulties with life transition to severe mental illness. Jesse has a strong background in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and uses this as a foundation to tailor the right therapeutic approach to each individual he works with, using elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy. Jesse has considerable experience working with children, adolescents, and families. He works with clients to think about how life development and history contribute to difficult patterns in their lives. Jesse has an interest in working with people who experience depression, anxiety, difficult patterns in relationships, family issues, and challenges with life transitions.

Justyn is a registered psychologist who takes a relationship-first approach to therapy. He believes that change is most possible when clients feel genuinely seen and supported, and brings his full attention and commitment with a warm, honest, and no-nonsense style. His goal is to create a therapeutic space where people feel both safe and challenged, comfortable to come as they are, and encouraged to grow. He believes in fostering hope and encouraging clients to reconnect with their strengths, values, and goals. His ultimate aim is to support people in creating lives that feel meaningful and worth living. Justyn works with proven therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I). He has a particular interest in supporting people through trauma, difficulties with emotions, and relationship challenges. Having worked with a wide range of clients across different stages of life, he adapts his approach to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.

Lee is a general psychologist and a sport and exercise psychology registrar. Lee has experience working with clients across the lifespan and aims to provide a safe, calm, comfortable environment where clients can feel genuine care and free from judgement. He emphasises collaboration with clients to empower them to overcome challenges with mental health. In the performance context, Lee has experience in a high school specialised sports program, VFL, and Premier cricket. He has worked with athletes at different ages and skill levels and is passionate about helping athletes identify and address improvement areas, but also takes a strength based approach to optimise performance readiness, aiming to enhance confidence and the growth mindset of athletes. Lee has an interest in neurodiversity, and has experience working with ADHD and ASD clients to provide tailored support for their unique needs in situations where they are under pressure. Taking an evidence-based, client-centred approach to psychological services, Lee leans on CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and supportive counselling to achieve positive outcomes with his clients.

Matthew is an experienced counsellor and provisional psychologist who has worked in private practice and community settings. Trained in the Gottman Method, he specialises in helping couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthening connection. Matthew tailors his therapeutic interventions to each client’s needs and preferences, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed approaches such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to support clients experiencing complex trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. He centres his work on empowering individuals to cultivate greater self-awareness, supporting them in building the foundations for a fulfilling and flourishing life. Matthew is also engaged in higher education as a sessional academic and Honours-level psychology tutor at the Cairnmillar Institute. He is deeply committed to advancing mental health awareness and promoting psychological wellbeing in the broader community.

Michael Inglis is a Sport & Performance Psychologist. Michael has been working in the mental health field since 1999 and has the full training as a Sport & Exercise Psychologist. Michael values the wellbeing of athletes off field as important as their performance on the field to provide a holistic approach. He has developed specific programs to assist performance enhancement for teams & athletes such as the Mental Conditioning Program & Psychological Skills Training. Michael aims to widen his expertise to other such elite teams in the future providing specific programs to suit their needs.

Noah is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker committed to supporting clients to build resilient and connected lives. He creates space for clients who are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed to explore their thoughts, emotions and behaviours with empathetic evidence-based care. Noah offers an inclusive, affirming and safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. He provides guidance to discuss relationships in ways that are sensitive to sexuality and gender identity alongside a deep awareness of underlying attachment and communication patterns. Noah draws on over a decade’s experience at Headspace working with adolescents and their parents to rebuild trust, repair relationships and help families renew and maintain respectful boundaries. Noah aims to equip clients with effective tools and practices that create meaningful change. Noah’s practice draws on Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). These approaches all come together to prioritise wholistic, attachment oriented, client-centred therapy.

Shane is trained in community psychology and is interested in reinforcing people’s existing strengths. Shane has worked across the community, forensic and sporting sectors. He has experience offering time-limited and open-ended therapy. Shane is trained in CBT, though practices in a multimodal manner, borrowing evidence-informed practices from across the discipline depending on needs. Shane enjoys supporting professionals as they navigate work, family and educational pursuits. He has experience working across the lifespan, though has concentrated much of his practice with adolescents and young adults.

Anna is a psychologist who is passionate about assisting adults to overcome life’s challenges, reconnect to old meaning and find new meaning in their life. Anna works with clients experiencing anxiety, mood changes, workplace stress or burnout and interpersonal problems. Anna has a particular interest in working with young adults going through change or adjustment. Anna draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness, to create a personalised treatment plan to help clients achieve their goals.

Caitlyn enjoys learning about and sharing her knowledge of the incredible power of the human mind. Through her humour and down to earth attitude, Caitlyn works with clients to help guide and empower them in navigating their own lives. Caitlyn is a clinical psychologist who works in an integrative manner, often drawing upon techniques from ACT, Mindfulness, CBT, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She has an interest in working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression and general mental health and wellbeing, especially with young adults, athletes and LGBTQIA+ clients. As a former state level athlete, Caitlyn is a big believer in understanding and conditioning our minds just as much as we do our bodies.

Ellie is a psychologist and a sport and exercise psychology registrar. She works with adolescents and adults to address a range of mental health concerns and performance-related challenges. Whether helping individuals improve their mental well-being or optimise their performance, Ellie is dedicated to fostering personal growth, confidence, and overall wellness in a safe and collaborative environment. As an elite athlete with a background in AFL, Ellie brings firsthand experience in high-performance sport, allowing her to understand the psychological demands of athletes deeply. With expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, motivational interviewing, psychological skills training, and mindfulness-based therapies, she takes a compassionate and evidence-based approach to supporting clients in achieving their goals.

Emilia is an experienced clinical psychologist who understands that safety and trust are the bedrock of therapeutic change. Emilia works collaboratively with clients to create safe therapeutic relationships and shared understandings of their inner world and relational patterns. Emilia works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic stress, difficulties in relationships, grief and loss, life transitions, and trauma (including complex and relational trauma). Emilia understands that therapy is not only about symptom-reduction, but is an opportunity for growth, insight and meaning-making. She has worked in community and public mental health settings for over a decade, and draws on a range of therapeutic modalities in her work, including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, ACT, narrative therapies and EMDR.

Fiona is a psychologist with years of experience working across different settings including education, justice and disability. She has worked with adults, young people, couples and families, and has an interest in helping her clients to regain their sense of strength and self. Fiona has experience working with issues around mental health including anxiety and depression, as well as relationships, stress and life changes. She employs CBT and ACT primarily in work with clients, but also approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy to work towards healthy client outcomes.

Georgia (she/her) is a warm and compassionate psychologist who has experience supporting adolescents and adults navigating a range of mental health challenges. Her approach is collaborative and deeply respectful of each person’s unique way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world. Georgia works alongside her clients as they develop the tools to steer their own course in life and is passionate about helping people reconnect with their strengths, cultivate self-acceptance, and build confidence in their own voice. Drawing from evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy, Georgia tailors her therapeutic approach to individual needs and preferences. She offers a safe and affirming space where people are supported to explore their experiences, make sense of their emotions, and develop practical strategies for living in alignment with their values. Georgia is passionate about supporting people to navigate life’s challenges and move towards a life that feels fulfilling, connected, and authentic to them. In her personal time, Georgia enjoys trying new things, cooking, painting, being active, and spending time with family and friends.

Haley enjoys building meaningful connections with clients to understand their experience through a holistic and evidence-based lens. Haley has worked with a range of neurotypical and neurodivergent clients ranging from 6 to 40 years of age, experiencing difficulties with performance, stress, anxiety, adjustment and mood related issues. Haley draws on a range of evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems model. In her spare time, you can find Haley in the gym pursuing her passion for bodybuilding or taking beach walks with her partner in crime, a very loving sausage dog named Eddie.

India is a warm and welcoming psychologist, who enjoys working with people to build awareness into their unhelpful patterns and their origins to improve wellbeing and live more meaningful lives. India has a particular interest in working with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, mood changes, difficulties with assertiveness and self-confidence, and relational difficulties. India draws from a range of evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy, and values working collaboratively with the clients to understand and address their individual needs. Outside of work, India enjoys spending time with her dogs, watching horror movies, and doing an (average) job of restoring vintage furniture.

Katy assists clients across all stages in life in navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, workplace stress, grief and loss, school-related difficulties, bullying, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Her approach is flexible and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Katy integrates evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice. Outside of work, Katy enjoys keeping active—she recently took up surfing, which has been interesting to say the least! She also loves a good book and spending quality time connecting with family and friends.

Melissa has a warm, compassionate and playful nature. She aims to provide a safe, accepting and enjoyable space to connect authentically with clients. She supports her clients to uncover their hopes for the future, and to understand the internal and external barriers to their personal and relational growth. Melissa works with a range of presenting concerns, with particular interest in relationships and interpersonal difficulties and associated problems such as: depression, low self-esteem, assertiveness, anxiety, stress, perfectionism, burnout, life stages and transitions, parenting, and identity. She works with adolescents, adults and couples from all walks of life. Melissa uses an integrative counselling approach drawing from interventions including: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. She is currently training in Schema Therapy. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors and dancing up a storm.

Rebekah Barson is trained in Relationship Counselling (Relationships Australia), Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Rebekah has a compassionate and thoughtful approach to the emotional care of her clients, and provides a therapeutic space that is safe, supportive and strengthening. Rebekah works primarily with couples or individuals who are having trouble with, or are seeking to build and strengthen their relationships. Rebekah looks to understand the patterns and dynamics that are causing challenges and inhibiting connection, as well as helping people move through transitions and interpersonal issues. Through the process of therapy, clients have the opportunity to develop a deeper ability for reflection, a greater sense of self and partner awareness, and to identify issues, towards creating meaning, connection and wellbeing in partnerships.

Regan (she/they) is a Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities. As a neurodiversity-affirming and disability-inclusive practitioner, Regan brings a warm and grounded approach to her work. Their practice is built on a foundation of respect, safety, and honesty, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of every client. Regan’s empathetic style is complemented by a healthy sense of humour, offering a balance of ease and engagement in therapy. Above all, Regan believes in meeting clients “where they are” and supporting them in their personal journey. They have particular interest and experience working with young people and adults with concerns regarding: LGBTIQA+ mental health with a focus on exploration and affirmation of gender, sex and sexuality. Regan has a special interest in supporting transgender and non-binary folks to thrive, particularly gender affirmation, navigating relationships, and social isolation. Sexual health, intimacy and sex therapy. Individuals and families with concerns regarding self harming behaviours, suicidality, and/or existentialism including death and dying. Perinatal mental health (preconception to early childhood parenting support) including support for people navigating infertility, surrogacy and assisted reproductive treatment (ART). Body image, self esteem and eating concerns including body dysmorphia and dysphoria Experience working with poly, kink and sex worker communities as well as those with ’alternative’ family structures. Regan has training and experience in several therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT), and trauma therapy. Their therapeutic approach is eclectic and often informed by attachment and somatic/polyvagal theories. Outside of work Regan has enjoys time with her family, camping, pilates, live music, and hanging with her cats.

Sarah is a clinical psychologist who strives to provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Sarah has experience working with clients in public health, community, and school settings. Areas of interest include, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, and women’s health. Sarah utilises a holistic and collaborative approach with her clients drawing on components from a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness.

Savanti is a warm and compassionate psychologist who works with young people and adults to help support them as they navigate life’s challenges. Savanti works with mental health presentations such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relational difficulties, gender dysphoria and life transitions. Savanti offers evidence-based therapy which is flexible to accommodate the client’s areas of concern. Savanti uses interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, relaxation and mindfulness. Savanti enjoys pilates, reading and finding new and interesting restaurants to visit with friends and family.

Sharon works with individuals and couples supporting them to live a more connected and meaningful life. She takes a holistic and person-centered approach and focuses on supporting clients to develop the skills they need to navigate life challenges and opportunities. Sharon has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, adjustment and transition difficulties, relationship and family issues. Sharon’s work with couples focuses on improving communication, resolving conflict and deepening their relationship. She has a warm and genuine nature, providing a comfortable and safe environment within which clients can explore their deeper issues and challenges. Sharon incorporates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance (MBEB), Drama Therapy and Couples Therapy (Gottman Level 1,2 & 3). In her spare time, Sharon enjoys spending time with her three kids, drinking great coffee and going to the theatre.