About Us

The Wolf: Known as the pathfinder, a guide and a teacher.

The Dragonfly: Known around the world as a symbol for change, self realization and maturity.

In the beginning stages of Regulate Yours different ideas of symbols and logos entered our mind and made it onto a scrap piece of paper. The two that stood out the most is the wolf and the dragonfly.

The spirit of a wolf is known as a pathfinder, a seeker of new ideas & knowledge and a teacher to all who are willing to listen. The dragonfly is known all over the world to be this character, representing change in the perspective of  self realization. An amazing little insect that is so beautiful and can do so much once it realizes its qualities and gifts. 

We are here to help & be the guide you need to realize your true gifts and qualities so that you are able to go out into the world as a beautiful dragonfly.

Arjana Makoci, LICSW
CEO, Psychotherapist

At one point or another we all have lost control and direction in our life. My passion is to help, motivate, encourage, teach self-awareness and coach others through the healing process to personal growth and peace. Everyone needs a hand to gain back control and direction in life; and I love watching my clients reach their desired goals. I strongly believe in individuality when working with clients. This practice allows me to create an individualistic-client-centered treatment plan to effectively provide therapeutic services to my clients.

My extensive experience in the human service field includes training in multiple treatment modalities. These include but are not limited to, trauma informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodymanic therapy, art therapy, applied behavioral therapy, executive function therapy, anger management therapy, DBT, family-systems approach and psychoeducation in diagnosis clients’ identify with. I specialize in adolescents, families and couples.

In addition to a Therapist, I am a mom to a dynamic girl; who loves traveling and making memories. I enjoy outdoor activities, staying healthy (although I love my chocolate), horror movies and comedy shows. 

I look forward to working with you and your loved ones.

Kristina Makoci,
COO & CFO

Coming out of high school, just like many others, I enrolled into a college and picked a major. At the time I was confused, "What did I want to do with the rest of my life?",  such a frightening question for any 17 year old, I'm sure. I chose to attend Johnson & Wales University as a Marketing and Advertising Communications major, broad enough subject, I was certain I would find something I love to do in the 4 years I had before graduation. Well, graduation day came and just like many of my peers, I was unsure of my next steps.

In the years to come I held many positions. I worked as an Events Marketing & Sales Coordinator, Independent Real Estate Agent, Restaurant General Manager and  Membership Sales and Service Representative for multiple non-profit Associations. I am thankful for every position I've held because they each taught me different lessons and skills I am able to use today, with the most important lesson being what I truly want to do with the rest of my life. 

It took many self help books and sessions with my personal life coach, and sister, to realize that I am not the only one trying to "figure it out" and that I need to put in some work to make things happen. Which brings me here today, wanting to help others find their way and regulate their life.

Jay Carey, M.Ed., LICSW

CEO & Psychotherapist

As an “at-risk youth,” I was lucky to overcome hardship and find a path that would lead me to become an agent of positive change. My professional background began in education as a college administrator for about 13 years (working with underrepresented students, then with residential students on campus, then with adult/ older-age students, and ultimately with graduate students). Through my work on college campuses, I soon realized that my deepest passion was working with students who often struggled outside of the classroom, and supporting them to breakthrough their respective barriers was what I became most interested in. Since that time, through my work as a mental health clinician, I’ve been able to work with teens and adults in remarkable ways – through trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, and many other challenging circumstances.  I’ve been trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, EMDR and I incorporate elements of IFS, ACT and several other modalities into my work with people in need of support.

Creating a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental space for adults and teens to reach their full potential is what I love to do. Engaging in therapy can be a difficult choice to make - and finding a therapist who is a good fit for you can be even more challenging. I specialize in working to understand, support, and generate a meaningful treatment experience - and we at Regulate Yours are honored to be considered as a potential option for your treatment team.