Our therapists offer help for LGBTQ+ issues in Franklin, MA

Judenie Dabel is a recent graduate student seeking her LMHC with unique experience and background. She is a Haitian-American born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Her clinical training started on a Domestic Violence team for an outpatient non-profit. She continued her training at a Black and woman-founded telehealth counseling clinic. She has worked with clients from the ages of 18 to 40. Judenie enjoys working with teens transitioning to college, young adults, and adults. She specializes in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and other related challenges.

Judenie completed her master of arts in mental health and wellness counseling from NYU last year. Her passion for youth and community advocacy led her to pursue a career in counseling. She uses strength-based, narrative, person-centered, and mindfulness approaches to help her clients feel heard and seen as she teaches them to advocate for themselves.

Life can be hard. One way to address some of your hardships is by asking for support. Seeking support is the first step and you should be proud of yourself for doing so. Judenie hopes to collaborate with you to find ways to address your challenges. You are full of lived experiences and potential that will lead you on your journey to healing.

Alison Gilmore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 13 years of experience. She has a unique ability to connect with children through a variety of integrative approaches such as art, writing and play. Alison specializes in PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, all types of abuse, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

She completed both her Bachelor's Degree in Expressive Art Therapy and her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. Alison has experience as an Intensive In Home Family Therapist, working with survivors of domestic violence, case management, and working with foster care youth. She is passionate about working with a humanistic/person-centered approach to meet each youth where they are at and create individualized treatment plans and goals.

Alison has a history of a high success rate in resolving problems that typically arise for children and teens. She has additionally supported many clients over the years with long-term diagnoses to learn to manage their symptoms in order to be more successful in all areas of their lives. If you're ready to work together with Alison, reach out to schedule a session today.

Kelsey Quinn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been working in the mental health field for 10 years collaborating with a diverse population of adults needing psychotherapeutic counseling and support. Kelsey has provided clinical assessments and therapeutic care to adults seeking assistance with depression/anxiety, substance use disorders, major mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, life transitions, and LGBTQIA difficulties. 

Kelsey completed her bachelor’s degree in Counseling with a minor in Psychology and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lesley University. She utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy while always striving for individualized care in order to meet the needs for each specific and unique individual. 

Kelsey seeks to establish a warm caring relationship with you in order to assist in building your strengths, innate talents, learned skills, passions, and interests while assisting you in meeting your goals to build a more meaningful life that you value and desire. Kelsey possesses a refreshing energy as well as an impassioned yearning to truly help people. 

David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in mental health. He is passionate about helping individuals and couples work through their issues in a way that promotes hope. David specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship issues, and major life transitions. David completed his Master of Mental Health Counseling at Cambridge College. Like many therapists, David found his passion for mental health through his own experiences and recovery from substance abuse, which, combined with his professional experience, allows him to have deep compassion and understanding for his clients.

His approach to treatment is multi-dimensional using a person-centered and strength-based approach, using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and exposure therapy.

David takes an exclusive approach to each individual to meet them where they are and creates a journey that provides light for the path ahead from day one. If this sounds like a good fit for you schedule an appointment with David today!

Sarah Murphy is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 2 years of experience working in community mental health and partial hospitalization programs. She focuses on collaborative work with children and their caretakers. Sarah enjoys working with young adults with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence. She also enjoys utilizing the arts in the therapeutic space, especially visual art.

Sarah received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy at Lesley University. She uses multiple approaches to help clients and tailors approaches to fit client needs, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Sarah believes in the potential of each individual and promises to meet them where they are and collaborate to help them find their strengths. If you are interested in learning more, schedule an appointment with Sarah today!

Liz Kariotis-Rice is a Clinical Social Worker trained with a psychodynamic focus at New York University. She has expanded beyond that lens to a more humanistic, strength-based, and solution-focused one, based upon her experience working with a very diverse range of clients in settings ranging from community health centers to major hospitals to outpatient addiction treatment centers to street outreach and drop-in centers for the homeless. Her passions include working with people who have challenges in any of the following areas: sexuality, gender, ADHD, addiction, HIV, fertility, adoption, and parenting, and my professional experience includes but is not limited to helping people struggling with grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

When working with Liz, it is paramount that clients understand therapy is a process that requires work from both the client and the therapist, and the work is not limited to just within the session for the client. She encourages clients to take as much responsibility as they can when caring for their physical, emotional, and spiritual health because while the therapist can certainly provide wisdom, guidance, and redirection, ultimately the strength, courage, and power to heal are within each and every individual client.

Liz's personal approach is to see beyond diagnoses and problems, and her style is transparent and somewhat nontraditional. She hopes through her work with individuals to be able to bring out their strengths behind the struggles, to point out the achievements where they see shortcomings, and to instill hope, no matter how dire the straits and bleak the outlook may look. Her therapeutic superpower is her ability to engage, connect, and build rapport with a wide range of people.

"If you are looking for a therapist who has many years of personal and professional experience with LGBTQ+ issues, addiction recovery, ADHD, grief/loss, infertility, adoption, and parenting, feel free to reach out to me," says Liz. "When I am not spending time with my four young children, four dogs, and two cats, I'm cooking, gardening, cycling, doing carpentry and art projects, listening to music, playing and watching sports, or enjoying the comfort of friends and fellowship."

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a passion for supporting individuals in their pursuit of a healthy and well-balanced life. Cody has experience serving his community, repairing dynamics, and developing healthy patterns of communication with his clients.

Cody practices cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and believes that identifying and relating one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors may prove effective throughout the course of treatment. Leading with a strengths-based approach, Cody believes in the importance of empathy and communication.

Melissa Hinds is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Clinician with 3 years of experience and a concentration in psychodynamic approaches. She works with adults and seniors who are experiencing concerns involving depression, anxiety, family and couples counseling, behavioral problems, anger management, as well as mood and personality disorders. As a queer-identified Afro-Caribbean woman of color, Melissa understands the importance of cultural competency. She has expertise in working with populations diverse in race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practices, sexual orientation, gender identity, and political affiliations.

Melissa has a Master of Arts in Psychoanalysis from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. She practices modern psychoanalysis, a form of talk therapy that aims to uncover and resolve unconscious forces and childhood experiences that have lasting effects on adult behavior and mental states.

Melissa helps patients explore their patterns, motivations, and defenses to develop healthier coping mechanisms. She believes the greatest therapeutic successes result from a co-creative process and tailors treatment to the individual. Schedule an appointment with her today!

Kate Hutchens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. She is queer-identified and has experience working with individuals from several backgrounds with a variety of challenges, including depression and anxiety, parenting, special needs parenting, grief and loss, women's issues, and those exploring their sexuality, gender identity, or who already self-identify as LGBTQIA+, pansexual, sexually fluid, polyamorous or gender non-binary. Her priority is to offer a safe space for individuals to find support, understanding, healing, and personal growth.

Kate earned a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University. She practices integrative therapy, which combines various therapeutic tools like person-centered or client-focused therapy, mindfulness, feminist, and humanistic theory. She believes in a flexible approach, which allows for individual client-centered treatment.

Being stuck in self-destructive patterns or a painful history can be very difficult and isolating. Therapy is a place where exploration and learning can occur with the parts of the individual that are struggling. This is your journey. Kate will honor, bear witness to, and gently guide you on your path, but the work and commitment are all yours.

Alexis Cohen is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 2 years of experience. She specializes in working with adults experiencing challenges and transitions in their work, home, relational, and personal lives. Alexis has worked with individuals with trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, attachment disorders, and stress-related disorders. Alexis enjoys working with clients curious about the underlying reasons for their emotions, feelings, behaviors, and intrapsychic experiences, and desiring increased intimacy with themselves and others.

Alexis has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. She uses holistic, body-oriented, and spiritual approaches combined with evidence-based practices including person-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Alexis is a relational and strengths-based counselor who strives to empower clients to trust that they are the experts on themselves. She is here to be a warm, compassionate, and encouraging companion on your journey toward healing, self-exploration, and growth. Schedule an appointment today!

Christian Hanson is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 2 years of experience working closely with the substance use population as well as the 18-35 age group. He specializes in issues surrounding sobriety, college life, family issues, interpersonal communication, relationships, work-related stress, and motivation, among others. He is well versed in helping clients experiencing crises, as well as those who are dealing with more common life experiences such as anxiety and depression. Christian believes clients can find ways to measurably increase their quality of life, no matter their struggles.

Christian received his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. He utilizes a deep understanding of the intricacies of both dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients understand, in simple terms, how to regain agency in their lives.

Christian has helped many clients discover what their ideal life looks like, and identify the steps needed to get there. If you feel you are lost in your mental health journey, he may be able to help you as well. Reach out to schedule an initial appointment with Christian today.

Alyson Burchfield is a Resident-in Counseling (RIC) with over two years of internship experience in the mental health field. She provides therapeutic care to adults and couples who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress management, difficult life transitions, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ issues, mindfulness, and meditation. Alyson is a strong and empathetic ally who regards individuals as the experts of their own experience. 

Alyson completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Franklin Pierce University and received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. She utilizes an eclectic and collaborative strengths-based, narrative-based, mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, and person-centered approach to therapeutic care. Alyson is always fostering a therapeutic alliance that allows for individuals and clients to grow at their own pace while providing a safe and welcoming environment.

Alyson seeks to establish a compassionate and warm relationship with you to assist in building upon your strengths, and to collaborate with you on meeting your goals, processing challenges, and developing tools and techniques to help you grow even outside of counseling.

Shamni Uthayasoorian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 5 years of experience. Shamni specializes in working with individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal issues. She also has a strong passion for working with immigrant, first and second-generation, and BIPOC-identifying individuals in acknowledging the pervasive impacts of racial and generational trauma, and how they exacerbate life's challenges. Shamni has had the privilege of working as a therapist in diverse settings including inpatient, residential, and group home programs.

Shamni has a Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She specializes in evidence-based interventions rooted in multicultural, person-centered, and humanistic approaches. Shamni uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

Shamni offers a safe space and listening ear to guide you toward steady changes with lasting results while promoting resilience, empowerment, and a sense of belonging for clients from every walk of life. If you feel ready, she invites you to reach out and schedule your first session!

Rhiannon Leigh is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with experience working with adolescents and young adults with diverse needs and challenges. Rhiannon has experience working with neurodivergent populations and treating autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She loves helping individuals build confidence, connections with others, and a positive sense of self. Rhiannon completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University and has experience working in special education at the high school level, which has given her the opportunity to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings.

Rhiannon utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Additionally, Rhiannon uses a strength-based approach and finds joy in helping others build confidence by focusing on their abilities—what they can do rather than what they can't.

Rhiannon seeks to create flexible working relationships with clients built upon collaboration, client strengths, and warmth within sessions. Rhiannon currently has telehealth appointments available and is looking forward to connecting with you!

Ven Grullon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have had the opportunity of working with various populations and to be part of the healing journey of many individuals and families. 

Ven received a BA in International Studies at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. They earned their Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University in Keene, NH. Ven has worked in residential mental health settings as well as inpatient substance abuse centers, which has provided them with understanding and knowledge of various populations including those dealing with substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders, and dual diagnosis.

Ven has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family cultural conflicts, and LGBTQ matters in the community and within the family systems. Their background and experience have provided them with an understanding of cultural diversity and family dynamics. Ven is fluent in Spanish.

Karen Lenahan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of experience. She specializes in helping those struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, multicultural awareness, and crisis. Karen has always been enthralled by the enigmatic intricacies of the human mind and the emotions that define our experiences. Her unwavering aspiration to compassionately guide and support others is what set her on the path toward a career in therapy. Karen empowers clients to cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and hope on their path to healing by bringing a relaxed sense of compassion, empathy, and humor to the therapy session.

Karen has a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Lesley University. She tailors treatment to meet individual needs and concerns and uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, reality therapy, positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Karen understands the importance of mental health and is committed to providing a safe and supportive space for her clients. She believes in the power of open communication and is here to help you on your journey towards mental well-being.

Lisa Umanita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience in this field. She is a passionate and compassionate practitioner. She has had the privilege to work with a diverse population struggling with mental health issues, working with individuals from 20-90 years old and assisting them to overcome their unique challenges and obtain their realistic goals towards wellness. Lisa specializes in anxiety, depression, transitional stressors and adjustments, loss, LGBT, relational issues, and stress management.

Lisa completed her master's degree at Boston University. Throughout her career, she has had an insatiable desire to continue learning to find what she feels is the most efficient and highly effective modalities of therapy. Lisa utilizes CBT, REBT, schema therapy, positive therapy, and strengths perspective therapy.

Everyone deserves to be happy; everyone experiences challenges. Lisa is highly capable of assisting you through your journey. Allow her the privilege of guiding you in creating effective coping strategies and gaining new insight into old inefficient patterns.

Isabel Leveque is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 4 years of experience working with adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health concerns. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, panic disorders, relationship issues, executive functioning issues, eating disorders, and mood disorders. Isabel has previous experience in crisis intervention, higher level of care eating disorder treatment, and college counseling.

Isabel received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine. She utilizes clinical approaches targeted to client needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solutions-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.

Isabel truly believes that everyone is doing the best they can at all times, and when things get hard it's easy to dismiss the strengths you already have. Isabel aims to work with you to create a partnership where you feel supported unconditionally and can build the life you want through resiliency.

Christine Fisher is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 9 years of experience who specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, and trauma. No matter where someone starts, it’s possible to have a life with peace, joy, and healthy relationships. Christine has successfully helped many clients move forward on this journey.

Christine has a bachelor's and master’s degree from Huntington University. She has engaged in extensive post-graduate education in trauma-informed care, complex trauma, attachment issues, interpersonal neurobiology, and the polyvagal theory. Christine values personalizing treatment to each client to ensure it is effective. She creates an open and accepting environment where every client can feel safe. "Healing, growth, and change happen when a person feels heard and accepted. With compassion and teamwork, difficult thoughts and emotions can be untangled and start to heal," says Christine.

Do you find yourself in emotional chaos and not able to connect to healthy relationships? Do you find yourself stuck with coping strategies that don’t work? Do you struggle to feel as though you know yourself and understand your needs, and how to have these met in your daily life? Many people struggle with these issues and it's possible to make progress no matter where you start on this journey. Therapeutic work can focus on current urgent needs, deeper healing work, or a balance of both. Therapy with Christine can help a person move from chaos to compassion to growth.

Alex Newman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of counseling experience in community-based services. Alex specializes in treating a variety of issues, including stress, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction/dual diagnosis, life transitions, relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and chronic illness. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst; and his master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling at Lesley University. 

Alex's approach to therapy is eclectic, using a humanistic approach with a blend of cognitive behavioral/dialectical behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, reality-based, and psycho-educational tools to help support his clients. Emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health, Alex explores with clients how the mind, spirit, and body are interconnected. These approaches are tailored to each individual so that one can begin to work towards developing his/her unique path towards healing. Alex listens empathetically to personal truths, assessing and guiding individuals with the tools and skills to manage the issues throughout their lives and move them towards their identified goals. 

Alex has always been genuinely interested in the wellbeing and uniqueness of everybody around him. He believes that anyone can gain knowledge through their experiences in a warm, supportive, therapeutic environment. When facing challenges and struggles, you do not need to feel alone; it can be very advantageous to have someone by your side who is nonjudgmental, understanding, and compassionate. Taking the opportunity to seek out help is an admirable attempt to try to live a more fulfilling life for yourself, and demonstrates a great deal of strength! Alex can help you to discover the useful tools in order to cope with life issues, thus enabling you to move towards the kind of life you would like to create. He is willing to meet you where you are at in terms of readiness to change and to assist you in making the positive changes you would like to embody. Alex's theory is that when people are listened to and are free from judgement while exploring their inner meanings, they can find understanding, calm unwanted feelings, challenge faulty beliefs/irrational thoughts, replace unhelpful attitudes, and become free to experience empowering changes.

Charlotte Kelsey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts with over 3 years of experience providing clinical assessment and care to adult clients seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. Charlotte’s passion for therapy started during her time as a patient care technician in a hospital trauma unit. Much of her time was spent at patients’ bedsides, listening to their stories. 

It was this experience that led Charlotte to complete her Master of Science degree in mental health counseling at Suffolk University in Boston, MA. As a clinician, she provides a person-centered approach to therapy with a focus on mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and solutions-focused treatment. She is a steady advocate for sex positivity and a committed ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. She listens without judgment and strives to provide a place for individuals seeking a safer space.

Charlotte is adaptable in her method and pays close attention to each individual’s needs. She fully believes collaborative care is essential in supporting one’s goals and values in life.

Josalin Scott is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Her main area of specialty is helping individuals who are coping with depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD diagnosis, self-harming, pet loss, family building concerns, and LGBTQ+ matters. Over the years, Josalin has gained experience by working with individuals who are coping with emotional abuse, deportation of family members, death of loved ones, and other painful experiences. She also works with individuals who seek treatment for anger management and stress management.

Josalin implements effective psychotherapy methods such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, client-centered, and humanistic approaches, which can be effective in assisting clients to instill self-understanding by encouraging them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: Therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the client and therapist alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, anxiety, and pain can bring life-altering results. There is no judgment, only compassion and a safe environment to heal.

"Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Are you working to cope with everyday stressors? Couple or family conflicts? Coping with the loss of a loved pet? Need a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist? Seeking help from a licensed therapist is the best way to put things into perspective," says Josalin. "As a licensed psychotherapist, I am committed to the well-being of all humans big and small. I am dedicated to going above and beyond to assist with helping people empower themselves and find the answers they seek. I look forward to the prospect of supporting you in conquering the problems you are presently dealing with!"

Julie Lerner is a Licensed Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience. She is dedicated to her work with folks who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. Julie has been fortunate to work with a diverse group of individuals holding intersectional identities, various diagnoses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds. She holds herself to a high standard to provide an inclusive, culturally competent, eclectic, and fun approach to Psychotherapy. Julie offers in-person, weekly sessions to best deliver care in a way that aligns with her treatment style.

Julie completed her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at William James College and has been fortunate to work with various clinical populations for over 10 years.

Julie understands that when someone is seeking therapy, they are seeking a safe space to share their concerns, innermost thoughts, and their dreams. Julie utilizes a variety of treatment approaches including mindfulness-based stress reduction, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and needing a place to sort out how we are feeling. Julie is optimistic about providing support to help you gain helpful coping skills and increased insight into your experiences, and allow you the space to sort through whatever may be coming up for you. If you are ready to step into living a more fulfilling life schedule an appointment with her today!

Pinelopi Dovinos is a psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Certification in Gender and sexuality (queer studies) & women’s studies from Florida Atlantic University. She is licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. Pinelopi views the therapeutic environment as a place where the utmost care should be taken to create a culturally sensitive and non-judgmental safe space. She has extensive experience working with adults struggling with addiction disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, PTSD, gender identity, HIV+, LGBTQ+ , low-self esteem, self image, stress management, anger management, couples, bi-polar disorder, coping with life/age transitions, and more. Pinelopi prides herself in using only evidenced based practices; working collaboratively with clients to set measurable and achievable goals.

Cameron Schidlmeier is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has over 15 years of experience working with adults and seniors. She manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders. She is passionate about providing the highest quality behavioral and medical care. Cameron approaches each patient as an individual, meeting them where they are while educating, supporting, and guiding them to reach their highest potential through therapy and medication management.

Cameron completed her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice (DNP) at Rush University and her doctoral studies on improving negative affect amongst Veterans with PTSD through the implementation of a protocolized Yoga Nidra meditation group. Cameron's exceptional clinical skills are coupled with a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families, creating a safe space for patients to share and grow. In addition to medication management, she incorporates trauma-informed (TIF), emotionally focused (EFT) person-centered (PCT) techniques into treatment, while utilizing a dynamic blend of motivational interviewing (MI) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

Cameron is confident that she can help to reestablish equilibrium in your life through the development of realistic, adaptive coping strategies combined with supportive medication management. She sees the potential in all of her patients and works diligently to encourage her patients to recognize and achieve that same potential in themselves. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with Cameron today.

Gerardo is a Licensed Therapist with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. People and colleagues tend to describe him as open, calming, empathic, and a fearless advocate of my clients. His approach to therapy incorporates multiple perspectives based on your personal goals, which aim to enhance the mind-body-spirit connection, nurture personal growth, promote healing, and overcome challenges. Gerardo uses mainly integrative and humanistic therapeutic approaches to therapy, combining insight and skills-based frameworks. His work also incorporates a psychoeducational component that aims to help you construct new ways of organizing your feelings, coping skills, behaviors, and relationships. He works collaboratively with everyone integrating the most beneficial approaches to their unique situation.

Gerardo is a therapist working for over 15 years, internationally (in Mexico) and in the USA with adults. He has extensive experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders; trauma recovery; PTSD; mental health and HIV; substance abuse/dual diagnosis; acculturation/transcultural issues, and ADHD. He attended Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City earning a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Child/Educational Psychology and I received a master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University (NH campus) in 2003. Other modalities that he works with in therapy are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Existential, Multicultural, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, and Trauma Focused.

Gerardo’s goal in therapy is to promote healing and create meaningful and lasting changes. During therapy, you will develop your capacity for insight and understanding to empower your transformation and development. Therapy sessions will give you the tools to improve your quality of life, expand strategies to cope with challenges, improve self-regulation, encourage change, and start to make healthy decisions in the here and now. Gerardo is confident that the work in therapy will help you to become the best version of yourself.

Celeste Bouchard is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who sees children, adolescents, adults, and families. Celeste’s clinical background includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, trauma/abuse/PTSD, stress management, life transitions, and LGBTQ+ populations.

Celeste graduated from Boston College with a Master of Social Work and Trauma Certificate. Celeste has worked in various settings providing school-based services, in-home therapy, clinic/group therapy, and individual outpatient therapy. Celeste utilizes an eclectic range of evidence-based care modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Life can be hard. There is no other way to phrase it. However, it can also be beautiful and result in amazing opportunities for growth. If you are reading this, then that already tells me that you are a resilient individual. Celeste would love to join you on your journey and be an additional support as you continue to grow.

Amanda M. Wickett is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years of clinical experience in the field and a passion for holistic, humanistic, and patient-centered care. She was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and completed her graduate training at the University of Indianapolis in 2004. She is trained as a generalist and has worked with individuals from ages five and up, presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions, cultural backgrounds, and life challenges. She works best with clients motivated to better understand themselves and willing to consider ways to improve their quality of life through thoughtful exploration and mutual discovery.

Dr. Wickett’s therapeutic style is authentic, engaging, empathic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. She believes in treating all persons as complex and with dignity and respect while emphasizing the importance of autonomy. She celebrates each client’s individual complexity and has extensive experience working with individuals who have been exposed to traumatic stress across their lifespan.  

Seeking treatment requires courage and willingness to consider ways to move toward change to improve life quality and decrease emotional suffering. Although life involves suffering, Dr. Wickett believes that needless emotional suffering is unnecessary and nonterminal. She is highly competent to provide clients with encouraging and supportive guidance to achieve recovery goals.

Natasha Bavolar is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with athletes and young adults on topics of identity development, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, suicidality, intimate and familial relationships, and disordered eating. Natasha has 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working with a variety of ages and presentations in multiple settings, from inpatient to after-school programming. The last four years of Natasha’s career have been in college mental health, working with undergraduate and graduate students. Her goal has always remained the same: creating a space where clients feel authentic, open, and heard.

Natasha completed her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University. Her transparent and authentic nature is something her clients connect with easily, regardless of background, age, or interest differences. As a white, queer woman, Natasha is not afraid to name the identities she holds and ask clients how they feel working with someone who holds them, especially if racial trauma or race-related challenges are what bring them to therapy. It is Natasha’s passion to help clients identify the puzzle they are stuck on, help them rearrange the pieces so they may see them in a different way, and ultimately allow them to see they had the skills within them all along. They just needed some help to find them once again.

Natasha will carry the pain with you, sit in the dark alongside you, and hold onto the hope for you until you are ready to carry it again for yourself. The first step, reaching out, is often the hardest and, in Natasha’s opinion, the bravest step of the therapeutic process. It requires a vulnerability and a naming of something that is often so hard to come to grips with–especially when you live in such an individualistic society. You are not weak, you are not wrong, you are not broken. If you are deciding whether or not to try, or try again, Natasha will meet you where you are and you will figure out where to go next, together. She utilizes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and strengths-based philosophies while being open to incorporating other modalities in order to meet your goals. Your goals are Natasha’s goals; you will co-create a plan to tackle your challenges together, evolving your sessions to ensure you are getting what you need to get to where you want to go.