Meet our Providers

Amber Roy, LICSW

Philosophy of Care

Amber Roy, MSW, LICSW is a Northern California native who came to the east coast for social work graduate school in 2003. She has years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families with a variety of therapeutic needs including chronic illness/oncology, grief and bereavement, trauma, anxiety, depression, adoption issues, self-harm, and substance abuse to name a few.

Amber’s approach is supportive, collaborative, and direct. Her practice focuses on elements of cognitive behavioral therapy with a solution-focused / strengths-based mindset to help clients reach their goals and tap into what’s already working. It may be important to focus on what happened in the past but maybe the most important issues are the ones you’re facing today, in this moment, so that will be the focus. Her flexible approach helps clients feel heard, valued and supported.

While not routine in her practice for every client, Amber has an area of interest and experience utilizing elements found in nature such as flowers and plants as a therapeutic medium and would like to introduce more of this work in her practice with both individuals and groups. Please let her know if this is something that would be of interest as it can be incorporated at any phase of treatment.

Affiliations: Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW)

Education

Master's of Social Work

Specialties

• Marriages
• Family
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Adoption/Foster Care
• Self-Harm

Elizabeth Thompson, LICSW

Philosophy of Care

Liz Thompson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her Masters in Social Work from Boston College and her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Quinnipiac University. Liz has worked with individuals in various settings including the hospital, partial hospitalization programs, and inpatient psychiatric facilities. She has extensive experience in working with eating disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, crisis, adjustment to life threatening illnesses, and life transitions. While she has worked with all age groups, her specialty is adolescents and young adults. 

Liz believes in bringing transparency, authenticity, and a little humor into the therapeutic space. She believes that therapy should be a space for clients to express their truest self and feels that creating a safe and supportive environment is the best way to ensure this. Liz places a strong emphasis on her therapeutic relationships so that her clients feel respected, appreciated, and understood. 

Liz utilizes various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief Counseling, Client Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She incorporates mindfulness and relaxation techniques to best support clients. Liz is flexible in order to meet the unique needs of each of her clients and utilizes a holistic approach to set clients up for success.

Education

Boston College
Master's in Social Work

Specialties

• Eating Disorders
• Grief and Loss 
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress Management
• Life Transitions

Kimberly Wabik, MSW, LICSW

Philosophy of Care

Kimberly Wabik is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has 10 years of experience partnering with youth, young adults, retired persons and all ages in between. Kimberly completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Serves at Lesley University, and her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Simmons College.

Kimberly’s primary focus when providing therapy is meeting someone “where they are at” in life, and helping them become their best selves. Kimberly provides therapy from a strength based approach, utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.

The most important first steps of therapy is building a trusting relationship, and discussing and creating collaborative goals.

Education

Simmons College
Master’s Degree in Social Work

Specialties

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Borderline Personal Disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Life Transitions
• Veterans
• Bi-polar Disorder

Samantha Rynderman, LMHC

Philosophy of Care

Samantha Rynderman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts with experience providing therapeutic support and intervention for adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationship issues. She received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University.

Samantha utilizes a tailored approach to therapy that draws on the combined strengths of cognitive behavioral, holistic, existential, person-centered, and mindfulness based techniques to meet the ever evolving needs of every unique individual.

Samantha seeks to establish a genuine and nurturing space for you to explore your personal journey and will be dedicated to working with you through life’s most challenging experiences.

Education

Northeastern University
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Mindfulness
• Addictions and Relapse Prevention
• Trauma
• Mood disorders
• Self esteem
• LGBTQIA
• Life transitions
• Anger management
• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Parenting issues
• Millennial issues

Tyler Schlicht, LICSW

Philosophy of Care

Tyler Schlicht is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts who has experience partnering with adults, young adults, and senior citizens seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues and life transitions. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at St. Thomas Aquinas College and his Master of Social Work at New York University.

Tyler utilizes an integrative approach that is collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered. Tyler incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques into his treatment which is tailored to the unique needs of his clients in collaboration with them.

Tyler seeks to establish a rapport with his clients that is built on mutual respect and trust. Tyler believes that therapy is most effective when it is directed in accordance with the clients goals and values.

Specialties

• Grief & loss
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Life transitions
• Stress management 
• LGBTQ+ issues

Gina Gambardella, LICSW

Gina Gambardella is a Clinical Social Worker who is Licensed in the state of Massachusetts.

She brings almost 30 years experience working collaboratively with individuals seeking an improvement in life.   This includes  helping with troublesome worries, grief anxiety, depression, stress management and life transitions. Gina completed her MSW  at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work in 1992.

Gina utilizes many therapeutic, evidence based approaches in her practice.  This includes  self-compassion, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, psycho-dyanamic therapy.  She takes strength- based, trauma informed and culturally curious stance when working with clients.

She understands that an individual's environment, home, school, community, plays a huge role in their lives. She believes therapy at it’s best is working with clients collaboratively to meet their goals. She approaches her work in the  spirit of curiosity and flexibility. 

Gina is an experienced therapist who will help to  illuminate your strengths, and  listen to your story with compassion and warmth.

Gina’s specialties:

• Women’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Life Transitions
• Work/Career issues
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief and loss