Stoughton, MA Counselors and Coaches
Tiesha Reyes, LCSW
If you are seeking a Stoughton mental health counselor or therapist, you will be pleased to know individuals like Tiesha are here to help Stoughton residents and individuals seeking Stoughton area counseling needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master Degree from Wheelock College. I have been serving adolescents and adults (specifically women) with substance use and dual diagnosis disorders in residential settings for over 10 years. My area of specialties include but are not limited to: Trauma, Substance Use and Dependency, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Attention Deficit Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Body Image, Relationship Challenges, legal involvement, and life transitions. My approaches vary to meet the needs and preference of the client; such as Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, Psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Trauma Informed Care, and Solution-focused therapy.
Despite how challenging our life can get, it is my belief that we all possess the ability to empower ourselves and regain control over our lives. Therapy is not an instant process and can sometimes feel overwhelming. It is important to be patient with yourself and your healing, celebrate your growth, and hold yourself accountable for the progress you make. I offer therapy, guidance, counseling, and therapeutic support in an environment that is safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental.
Schedule an appointment and together we can work on helping you lead a better, fuller and happier life and lifestyle
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D., Associate
If you seek a Stoughton mental health counselor or therapist, you will be pleased to know people like Dr. Modestino are here to help Stoughton residents and individuals seeking Stoughton area counseling.
Dr. Modestino is a research neuroscientist and a Lecturer of Psychology at Curry College in Milton, MA, where he directs the EEG (brainwave) laboratory. He has completed postdoctoral fellowships in psychiatry and neurology. Dr. Modestino’s research has focused on neuroimaging and neuropsychological measures of psychiatric/neurological disorders and Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS). He has currently expanded this research to include empathy and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), which many clinicians see as a manifestation of emotional dysregulation in Adults with ADHD.
Dr. Modestino is a master’s level clinician, graduating with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from UMass Boston in May 2021. He is working toward his LMHC licensure in Massachusetts. The focus of his counseling interests includes anxiety disorders, depression, and Adult ADHD (often with RSD), in addition to assisting those with developmental traumas and complex PTSD from emotional and other abuse, often from caregivers with personality disorders. Dr. Modestino uses an eclectic blend of approaches, including a Rogerian base combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), experiential therapies including Gendlin’s Focusing (also with a Rogerian base), and the psychodynamic therapy approach of Alice Miller. Additionally, he is a certified hypnotherapist and uses this to assist clients with performance anxiety, test anxiety, public speaking, and other anxiety-related issues.
Katlyn Nicholson, LCSW
Katlyn is a Licensed Certified Social Worker providing counseling services in Stoughton, MA. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston University making her an ideal counselor for teens, children, students and young adults seeking counseling and therapy in the Stoughton, MA area.
Katlyn has experience in community and residential settings treating adolescents and families with a variety of mental health and behavioral concerns. She has experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Some of her areas of focus include substance use, school difficulties, legal involvement, family discord, peer relationships and life transitions. Katlyn supports the exploration of new coping skills when faced with difficult challenges and navigating the importance of self-care. The clinical approaches that she uses include strengths based, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and psycho-education. Katlyn works to build a strong rapport in order to create a safe and comfortable space for you to seek whatever therapeutic support you may need or want to explore.
Toni Vegiard, LMHC
If you are seeking a Mental Health Counselor or Therapist, you will be pleased to meet Toni Vegiard who is here to help individuals seeking Stoughton area counseling needs.
With an extensive background in serving individuals with various mental disorders as well as those seeking therapy, Toni has provided therapy for four years and is now available to help individuals with depression, substance abuse, anxiety, ADHD and crisis intervention. She is familiar with various psychiatric illnesses, group therapy, and has worked in the overall care of children, adolescents and adults.
By providing counseling services as a therapist Toni has and can collaborate and communicate with a wide range of social, legal and government agencies including courts, schools, hospitals and other sources in the overall care of patients. She works to develop therapy tools, counseling skills and life skills to help individuals lead and have a better life. She has worked as a Clinician, Social Worker and Therapist.
Toni brings her experience to serve you in the Stoughton office of Thriveworks located conveniently on Central Street between the communities of Brockton, Sharon, Randolph and surrounding areas.
Elaine Pellegrini, LMHC
Elaine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 30 years of experience working with a diverse client population with differing backgrounds. She holds a Master’s Degree from Lesley Graduate School, after which Elaine worked as a community therapist; an experience which gave her the skills and abilities to help clients with their most difficult issues and conflicts. She regularly attends advanced trainings each year; further strengthening and honing her skills as a successful therapist.
Elaine’s clients have had to deal with a variety of issues and she has come to them with a positive, empathetic, and non-judgmental manner, always hearing their voice above everything else. When you find the need to have a sympathetic ear to hear you, and strong encouragement for your personal successes, then working with Elaine will be a key to achieving your goals. There is no better advocate for your best life than Elaine. She meets clients where they are, and helps them find their path.
The counseling modalities used by Elaine include motivational interviewing, psycho-education, solution focused therapy, mindfulness, and attachment focused therapy.
Over the years Elaine’s work has been a paycheck of the heart in delivering intensive therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and families. She feels she has been fortunate to have learned real-life lessons from each client and been able to apply those lessons going forward.
Charlotte Smalls, LICSW
Charlotte is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing counseling services in Stoughton, MA. She holds a Master’s Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Simmons University making her an ideal counselor for students, teens, adolescents and adults seeking counseling and therapy in the Stoughton, MA area.
Charlotte has experience in community and residential settings treating adolescents and families with a variety of mental health and behavioral concerns. She has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds. Charlotte has helped clients navigate challenges that have begun to interfere with their success in life. Challenges that she offers therapy in the Stoughton, MA office for include substance use, school difficulties, legal involvement, family discord, peer relationships and life transitions as well as psychotherapy and counseling for depression, addictions, trauma counseling and relationship challenges. Charlotte uses a variety of approaches including strengths based, psychoeducation, motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy.
If you continue to struggle with life challenges, you will benefit from counseling in our Stoughton, MA office. I offer therapy, guidance, counseling and therapeutic support in an environment that is supportive and nonjudgmental.
Starting therapy can be overwhelming. I help build expectations in a judgement free environment. Schedule an appointment and we can discuss it and work through it together to help you lead a better, fuller and happier life and lifestyle
Wondering what to expect in therapy. Therapy is not an instant process. Time is spent discovering what issues and life challenges you are facing and a relationship is built.From there, you will work together to establish goals.
Charlotte also has experience providing individual supervision towards clinical licensure. She strongly believes in helping social workers develop and grow into strong clinicians by tapping into the strengths and abilities they already have.
Please feel free to schedule an appointment in a welcoming and caring environment when your schedule allows.
Rosalee Pilling, LCSW
If you are seeking a Stoughton Mental health Counselor/Therapist you will be pleased to know people like Rosalee are here to help individuals seeking counseling in the area.
With an extensive background in serving individuals with various mental disorders as well as those seeking therapy, Rosalee has provided counseling for the past 4 years and is now available to help residents in surrounding communities with depression, substance use disorder, crisis intervention, human services, psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, implementing effective treatment, evaluation and treatment planning. She is familiar with various psychiatric illnesses, group therapy, and has worked in the overall care of adults from 18 and 65+.
By providing counseling services Rosalee can collaborate and communicate with a wide range of social, legal and government agencies including courts, schools, hospitals and other sources in the overall care of patients. She works to develop therapy tools, counseling skills and life skills to help individuals lead and have a better life. She has worked as a Clinician, Social Worker, Therapists.
If you are seeking counseling in the surrounding areas of Stoughton Rosalee brings great experience to serve you.
Monique Tasker, LCSW
If you are seeking a Stoughton mental health counselor or therapist you will be pleased to know people like Monique Tasker are here to help Stoughton residents and individuals seeking Stoughton area counseling needs.
With an extensive background in serving individuals with various mental disorders as well as those seeking therapy, Monique has provided therapy in Brockton, MA for several years and is now available to help residents in surrounding communities with depression, substance abuse, crisis intervention, human services, psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, implementing effective treatment, evaluation and treatment planning. She is familiar with various psychiatric illness, group therapy, and has worked in the overall care of children, adolescents and adults.
By providing counseling services as a therapist Monique has and can collaborate and communicate with a wide range of social, legal and government agencies including courts, schools, hospitals and other sources in the overall care of patients. She works to develop therapy tools, counseling skills and life skills to help individual lead and have a better life. She has worked as a Clinician, Social Worker, Therapists, Adjunct College Professor and Supervisor.
If you are seeking counseling in the Stoughton area or Sharon area counseling and therapy services, Monique brings her experience from Brockton Counseling and therapy to serve you in the Stoughton office of Thriveworks located conveniently on Central Street between the communities of Brockton, Sharon, Randolph and surrounding areas.
Additionally, if you are seeking GRE testing accommodations, School based accommodations, Massachusetts educational accommodations, Special Education Consulting, Disability letters, and/or information related to standardized testing accommodations for anxiety or other disabling concerns we are here to help.
Christina Bragan, LICSW
Christina M. Bragan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in the field. Whether you are experiencing life changes or challenges and are unsure of what’s next, Christina will be a great counselor for you. She is eager to work with you in a one to one setting, help you overcome upsetting thoughts, experiences and lead a better life. Christina believes everyone deserves to live the best life possible and devotes her caring nature to helping you accomplish your goals. Christina is ready to work with individuals coping with loss in the Stoughton area as this is a specialty. Christina has worked with the elderly and their caregivers on change of life issues and therapy. Additionally, she is diverse in her abilities and specializes in stress and anxiety counseling, acute/chronic illness, grief therapy, depression counseling, trauma counseling, family therapy, coping with loss and much more.
A graduate of Rhode Island College and Bridgewater State University, she has extensive experience working with individuals and families. Her background includes developing treatment plans, counseling, psycho-social assessments and facilitating cancer and caregiver support groups and therapy. She is highly empathetic, caring, compassionate and motivated to help you explore, learn and thrive in your own life.