Meet our Team of Thriveworks Westborough Counselors

Anne Turley, RN, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Anne Turley is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in practice since 2014.  She completed her Masters of Nursing Practice at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.  Anne has worked in private practice, community mental health, therapy schools and residential treatment settings, and is well versed at treating a wide range of diagnoses in patients aged 6 - 65.  Anne is comfortable reaching outside traditional practice settings to care for patients and has embraced telemedicine as the key access to care advancement of the decade.  Anne’s specialty areas include Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, treatment resistant anxiety disorders, and multi-diagnosis cases.  

Anne integrates principles of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy into her psychopharmacological treatment sessions.  Anne seeks to embrace the full individuality of her patients; she applies medical knowledge in the context of each person’s unique personality, strengths and barriers, and stage of life.  She is a dedicated evidence-based practitioner, remaining up to date on psychopharmacology and therapy advances by attending conferences and trainings regularly and continually reading the evidence base.  Anne is also a dedicated teacher; she guest lectures at her alma mater and precepts nurse practitioner students on a regular basis.

Anne operates from a place of empathy and acceptance in her practice.  She addresses her patients with caring honesty and a persistent focus on progressing towards treatment goals.  She strives in sessions to help patients understand their mental health both medically and emotionally and to continually discuss the benefits and risks of psychopharmacology interventions.  Anne looks forward to meeting you and becoming a part of your journey.

Education

MGH Institute of Health Professions
Masters of Nursing

Specialties

• Ages 14+ medication management
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Mood disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Treatment resistant anxiety disorders
• Multi-diagnosis cases

Brittney Bannon, Resident in Counseling

Philosophy of Care

Brittney Bannon is a Master level clinical mental health counselor. She has 7 years of experience working with the special needs population as well as 4 years of experience working with children and adolescence. She has experience with family counseling and behavioral work.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston. She completed a Master of Arts in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. She also has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College in Massachusetts. Brittney utilizes collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, solution focused approaches to therapy. Brittney also likes to use art therapy as a form of expression with clients. Brittney also maintains the creativity, flexibility, and awareness that is necessary to best meet the needs of every unique and individual couple. 

Brittney seeks to establish a caring, and collaboration relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and working towards meeting your goals. Brittney understands that no single approach is correct for everyone and therefore, she is trained is many different modalities and is willing to work with you to find the approach that best fits you.

Education

Willam James College
Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress Management
• Self-esteem
• Behavioral Issues
• Life Transitions
• Women’s Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Trauma

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena is a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner in the state of Massachusetts who has over 14 years’ experience working as a registered nurse with adolescents and adults in hospice, home health, emergency room, and psychiatric settings seeking help with medical comorbidities, end of life care, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, and other mood disorders. She completed her Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Becker College, her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at Framingham State University, and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.  

Carolyne  utilizes compassionate, competent, empathetic, and optimal holistic care to the best of her ability when providing patient-centered care. These values and beliefs are accompanied by trustworthiness and respect as she continues to provide care to her patients, family, and the community for improved clinical outcomes and overall well-being.  

Carolyne strives to provide evidence-based treatment with a focus on understanding your concerns, tapping into your protective factors, educating you on a healthier lifestyle, and working collaboratively with you and other pertinent healthcare professionals to help you meet your goals and promote best practice

Education

Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar Disorder
• ADHD
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Trauma
• Grief & Loss

Fortunate Munhutu, APRN, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care 

Fortunate provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual needs, including attention to each patient's personal history, his or her specific context, stressful or traumatic life experiences or circumstances, each patient's particular concerns about, or fears of medications, all of which she approaches with patience, warmth, understanding, and helpful explanations that facilitate treatment and the patient's sense of comfort and trust. She is flexible and integrative in her approach in order to meet the needs and desired outcomes of each individual. Fortunate is enthusiastic to apply her experience and compassion with clients as they begin to address issues that will help them to improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfillment. Her primary focuses are providing honest communication with her patients and quality resources for all those involved.

Prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Fortunate worked as a psychiatric nurse case manager both in home care and in long-term care facilities in the state of Massachusetts. Her practice philosophy emanates from her nursing background that emphasizes providing safe, compassionate, and empathetic patient-centered care. She strongly believes in a holistic approach to promote mental health and well-being, and she takes pride in delivering the best evidence based psychiatric care that is individualized to the needs of each patient.

Education

Walden University School of Nursing and Health Science
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties 

• Mood Disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Eating Disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Personality disorder
• Addictions disorders

Heather Audette, LMHC

Philosophy of Care

Sometimes life becomes difficult, complicated, and maybe even a little chaotic. We may feel overwhelmed with the challenges of work, family, relationships, and trying to balance it all. Sometimes we’re hit with unexpected stressors, life changes, or traumatic events. You may be wondering how you’re supposed to “live your best life” when you’re overwhelmed by daily tasks and responsibilities. You would like to feel less stressed and more in control of your emotions, but you don’t know where to start. Maybe you know that you’re doing the best you can with the tools you have, but you could use a few more options in your toolbox. 

Heather is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals who want to feel happier, more connected, and more fulfilled. With over 13 years of experience, Heather uses elements of mindfulness, positive psychology, humanistic therapy, CBT, and DBT. Heather works with individuals who would like to improve mood, increase confidence, navigate relationships, adjust to transitions, improve communication, strengthen coping skills, and restore a sense of balance.

Heather’s counseling style is supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. She strives to make therapy a positive and empowering experience, where individuals have a safe space to explore their life events and build insight into the challenges that may be barriers on the path to wellness. She values a person-centered approach, which allows her to support individuals in discovering their strengths and learning strategies to improve their quality of life.

Education

Assumption College
Master of Arts Counseling and Psychology

Specialties

• Mindfulness
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Depression
• Self-esteem
• Trauma
• Mood Disorders
• Life transitions
• Personal Growth & Wellness
• Grief & Loss

Heather Olson, Resident in Counseling

Philosophy of Care

Heather has a passion for working with children. One of the most fulfilling pieces of work she does is help young children learn to navigate their emotional world using talk, art and play. Heather has a background in working with preschool through middle -school age children on the Autism spectrum as well young children who are learning to regulate their emotions and build positive peer and familial relationships. 

What started as an interest in Early Childhood Education has led Heather down the path of working with young children in a counseling setting. Heather has a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. She tries to incorporate the 'whole child' into their treatment. A combination of talk, play, art and movement is used with the child to help them build 

self- awareness and learn to regulate their emotions through various CBT skills. 

When Heather meets with a client, her goal is to create a warm, welcoming space for them to make themselves comfortable. Heather’s goal is to build a positive therapeutic rapport with the client as well as guide the client toward accomplishing their collaborative treatment goals. 

Education 

Becker College
MA in Mental Health Counseling 

Specialties 

• Children and Adolescents 
• Autism Spectrum Disorder 
• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• Stress Management

Jill Ginisi, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care 

Jill Ginisi is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in the state of Massachusetts. Jill has a diverse background  spending several years as a registered nurse floating to different specialties advancing her knowledge.  Jill spent her last 3 years as a psychiatric nurse where her passion resides prior to obtaining her Master  

of Science in Nursing with a specialty in psychiatry from Regis College. As a psychiatric nurse  practitioner, Jill will provide clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults who are seeking help with  their mental health.  

Jill can assess, diagnose, and treat mental health needs of patients. Jill believes developing a trusting,  therapeutic relationship with strong communication is the key to success. Jill likes to view the individual as a whole and understands each person is different and can have unique needs. Although, medication  management is Jill’s specialty, that is just “a piece to the puzzle” as she feels being self-aware of the  matter and incorporating different techniques can be beneficial. The overall well-being of someone’s  mental health should be treated no different than a medical diagnosis.  

Jill seeks to establish a professional yet caring relationship with you to help identity your needs, educate  and incorporate you into your goals with a treatment plan to help you achieve the desired outcome. Jill  believes living a good quality and meaningful life is a significant priority. 

Education

Regis College
Master's of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatry

Specialties

• 18+ Medication Management

Juliana Igbinosun, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Juliana F. Igbinosun is a Family Nurse Practitioner, board-certified by the American Academy Nurse Credentialing Center, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide patient-centered healthcare to patients of adult and geriatric ages.

Her scope of practice encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of common and complex health care problems beginning in adulthood and continuing throughout the aging process. Provides Psychiatric and psychopharmacological assessment and treatment for a teenager, adult and seniors.

In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Juliana has an exceptional combination of strong medical and behavioral health skills and strives to provide the best health care possible. She believes in building a long-lasting and trusting relationship with all patients.

Education

Regis College
Master of Nursing

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood disorder
• Social anxiety
• ADHD
• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective Disorder
• PTSD
• Stress Management
• Life transitions
• Anger management

Katie McGrath, MSW, LICSW

Katie McGrath is an independently licensed clinical social worker who provides counseling for a wide variety of problems, tailoring specific strategies to each person's unique situation and personality. Katie completed her graduate studies at the University of New Hampshire and has extensive experience in Medical Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Refugee Resettlement, Emergency Department Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services and Inpatient Psychiatric Social Work in addition to years of providing solution-focused, outpatient therapy with children (all ages), adolescents, adults, seniors and families. Strategies may include a wide variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Katie also specializes in parenting support and uses attachment and acceptance-based strategies to help parents strengthen their relationships with their children, improve communication and increase cooperation and connection at home. Katie’s style is warm, empathic and supportive and she is committed to developing strong therapeutic relationships where clients feel empowered to develop the skills they need to make positive and lasting change in their lives.

Kaylin Petracca, LICSW

Philosophy of Care

Kaylin Petracca is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts with over 7 years of experience providing clinical assessment, crisis counseling, and treatment planning to adults seeking assistance with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Rhode Island College and Master of Social Work from Simmons University.

Kaylin utilizes narrative and strengths-based approaches to therapy, honoring the right to self-determination while working with individuals to attain their goals. She is experienced in Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing treatment models.

Kaylin seeks to form a positive and trusting alliance with you, and would be honored to accompany you on your healing journey.

Education

Simmons University
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Psychotic Disorders
• Addiction
• Adoption / Foster Care
• Sexual Offenders

Margaret Oloyede, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with eight years of psychiatric experience. I have been working with patient with Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder with psychosis; Stress-related disorders such as anxiety; Neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and eating disorders. I have provided care at inpatient setting for acute patients. I have also worked in outpatient setting, providing continuing services to patients who have complex or chronic illnesses. I assess, diagnose, prescribes medication, order and interprets labs, x-rays, and EKGs when necessary and coordinate care. Patient goals includes the reduction of overall level, frequency, and intensity of their symptoms so that daily functioning is not impaired; Stabilizing the symptoms level while increasing the ability to function on a daily basis; Increasing the coping behaviors of peer socialization, physical activity, and self-reassurance.

I begin by meeting with patients to assess patient psychological needs. I implement relationship-building skills to gain patient trust since the process of recovering from mental health issues can cause individuals to remember and talk about traumatizing events or experiences. After identifying patients’ mental health needs, as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners I create holistic treatment plans. I track patient progress and refer patients to specialists if necessary. I build relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients. I assess and plan nursing care requirements. I care for and counsel clients with common identified chronic psychiatric condition. .I Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary services for clients with complex psychiatric problem. I monitor common health care problems and refer for specialized medical treatment as needed. I provide comprehensive family psychiatric-mental health education. I advocate for family psychiatric-mental health clients and their families.

As a mental health nurse practitioner, I am compassionate and understanding; I am a respectful and caring person. I can go above and beyond my listed responsibilities to ensure patients receive the best care possible while at my practice. I build relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients. I believe every person has the right to freedom and to express his moral beliefs though words and actions that will help him grow. I use my talents to make others aware of their feelings and understand their needs.

Education

Regis college Massachusetts
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Medication Management
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Eating Disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiance
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Trauma and PTSD
• Depression
• Bipolar

Marie Eustache, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Marie M. Eustache is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of experience in the nursing field. Marie began her journey into the healthcare field as a nursing assistant. Her love for psychiatry started after a patient made a great impact on her during her clinical rotation in nursing school. This patient experience resulted in her first academic award for excellence in mental health nursing in 2015. This love for psychiatry grew stronger over the years which pushed Marie to return to school to complete her Master’s degree in nursing and become a Nurse Practitioner. Marie enjoys working with psychiatric patients. Her goal is to help the patients move beyond their sickness into wellness. She also enjoys helping her patients understand, with appropriate treatment, they can live a decent life. Marie in her spare time enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Education

Regis College
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• 18+ Medication Management

Matthew Fisher, LICSW

Philosophy of Care

Matthew Fisher is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has seven years of experience providing therapeutic care to adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia, and life transitions. 

Matthew’s intention is to provide a safe and supportive environment built on trust. His approach is strength-based and utilizes a variety of evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectic behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

Through a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, he hopes to help guide individuals through the challenges they face and empower them to meet their goals. He received his Master’s in Social Work from The University of Tennessee.

Education

University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Master of Science in Social Work

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Trauma
• Life Transitions
• Grief and Loss
• Stress Management

Mercy Mbuthia, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Mercy is a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts who  has over 5 years of experience providing clinical assessment, medication management and treatment to adults seeking help with anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. She is competent, empathetic and committed to providing care in a holistic manner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Salem State University and received her Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric and Mental health concentration from University of Massachusetts- Lowell.

Mercy blends current evidence and national standards of care with a holistic approach to manage patient care. This process includes: assessment, diagnosis, development of a comprehensive plan of care, implementation and follow-up. She maintains flexibility and awareness necessary to meet the needs of every unique individual.

Mercy seeks to establish a kind, compassionate and professional relationship with you in order to promote,maintain and restore health.

Education

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• 18+ Medication Management

Michelle Ledoux, Ed.D., LMHC

Philosophy of Care

Michelle Ledoux is a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for empowering clients on  their healing journey through a client-centered focus. Michelle brings a decade of experience to  her practice. That experience includes: working as an In-Home Therapist with families through  the Massachusetts children’s behavioral health initiative, providing outpatient counseling to individuals of all ages, and working with students and staff in the public school system as a school mental health counselor. Michelle’s experience also includes four years as an adjunct  professor teaching graduate students in the clinical psychology program. Courses she taught as a  professor include family counseling, group counseling, counseling theory and practice,  developmental psychology, and research methods.  

Supporting the adult population, Michelle is able to provide expertise to those individuals going  through divorce, struggling with adult-attention and focus challenges, grief, and loss over a loved  one or loss of employment. Through the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy,  Mindfulness and Positive Psychology, Michelle will work with you on strategies and  organizational tips to implement. Individuals experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression  are also areas in which she is able to provide support using a psycho-educational approach coupled with a non-judgmental, safe space. 

Michelle offers clients the opportunity to learn as they heal. She is passionate about helping  others. Her love of Positive Psychology was used during her master’s and doctoral programs.  Her dissertation focused on the impacts of stress as well as the healing powers of Hope.  

Education

Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
American International College 

Doctor of Education with a concentration in Educational Psychology 

Specialties

• Adult ADHD 
• Personal Growth and Wellness 
• Self-Esteem 
• Anxiety Disorders 
• Depression 
• Stress 
• Divorce 
• Death/Grief and Loss 
• Life Transitions 
• Women’s Issues

Patricia Wheeler Shea, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Patty Wheeler Shea holds dual board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Adult Nurse Practitioner. She has a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from University of Massachusetts/Lowell, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University. She has practiced as an Adult Nurse Practitioner for 25 years providing biopsychosocial care to young adult and adult clients in a variety of settings. Recognizing the prevalence of mental illness and the impact that mental illness can have on one’s life, Patty chose to pursue additional certification as a PMHNP. She completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s certificate at University of Massachusetts/Amherst.  

Patty’s clinical practice includes psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment that is tailored to each unique individual.  She believes in the importance of an integrative mind-body approach to provide clients with holistic, personalized care to address both their mental and physical health needs. 

Patty seeks to establish a collaborative, caring, non-judgmental relationship to work with clients to achieve optimal mental and physical wellness with the goal of improving the quality of their life.

Education

Simmons University
Master of Science in Nursing

 Specialties

• Medication Management
• Alternative and Complementary Medicine
• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Sleep Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders

Stephanie Wuebbens, PhD

Stress, anxiety, and depression do not discriminate. Many people hit bumps in the road because stress has spiraled out of control, or because of recurring worries and/or low mood that interfere with life. Children might begin to have behavior problems because they have depression or anxiety or a hidden developmental/learning problem. If any of these sound familiar to you, treatment can help.

I have been a psychologist for over 20 years, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and play therapy. I can evaluate emotional, cognitive or learning problems. Throughout those years, I have worked with families and children, with people who have developmental disabilities as well as people with substance abuse issues.

Specialties

• ADHD
• Academic Underachievement
• Addiction
• Alcohol Abuse
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism
• Behavioral Issues
• Child or Adolescent
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Developmental Disorders
• Grief
• Learning Disabilities
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiance
• Parenting

Wendy Daly, LMHC

Philosophy of Care 

Wendy Daly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. She has experience working with adults and families assisting them with relationship troubles, anxiety and grief. She combines cognitive behavioral and interpersonal therapies while upholding a strengths based approach. Wendy holds a BSBA from Stonehill College and an MA with a concentration in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University. Presently she is pursuing her dissertation in a doctoral program at Regis College.

Providing a safe and confidential environment is a key ingredient to successful counseling. This open and nonjudgmental atmosphere allows us to develop an alliance that can result in building new skills or coping strategies as we work together to achieve your goals.

It is courageous to take steps that help us enjoy our lives more, feel less stressed and improve our well-being. Wendy can assist you with these steps by extending warmth, honesty, and compassion.

Education 

Framingham State University
MA with a concentration in Counseling Psychology

Specialties 

• Weight loss
• Divorce
• Supporting Families with Autism
• ADHD

Abigail Nganye, RN-PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Abigail Nganye is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Nganye received her Master of Science from Regis College Weston. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Ms. Nganye’s dedication and intelligence is demonstrated by being inducted into the National Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau in 2020.

Abigail previously worked in community health providing care to many patients in the medically underserved populations. Abigail delivers compassionate, high quality comprehensive mental health care to each patient through medication-based treatment. Her areas of expertise include psychiatric evaluations, assessments and treatment of individuals experiencing major depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders as well as challenges involving substance use disorder.

Abigail values holistic care thus her practice is centered upon a collaborative strength-based approach. This approach allows collaboration between her, clients and other professionals involved in their care to ensure that treatment is reflective of the individual client’s goal and values.

Education

Regis College
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Adjustment disorders
• Mood disorders
• PTSD
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

David Martino, NP

Philosophy of Care

David Martino, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, has provided direct care to patients age 12 years and older for the past eight years. He has extensive clinical experience in diagnosis and medication management, including complex cases with multiple overlapping psychiatric diagnoses, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring medical problems. David earned a Bachelor of Art in English from Regis College, a Master of Theological Studies from The University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Boston College. David’s broad educational background helps him to recognize how psychosocial factors, including trauma, affect a person’s condition and the importance of ongoing evaluation of the appropriateness of pharmacotherapy.

As a member of the LGBTQ community, David is keenly aware of the influence that social oppression and the questioning of one’s own sexual orientation and/or gender identity can have on a person’s well-being and clinical presentation. In session, he makes a point to explore various treatment options, including referral to professionals in other areas of expertise. 

David is committed to helping you meet your goals, not only the ones established at the beginning of treatment but also other goals that you may add as you progress. It is so rewarding to see you thrive!

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood/Bipolar Disorder
• Trauma and PTSD
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s)
• Co-occurring medical problems 
• LGBTQ, gender identity (transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer)

Kirsten Mack, LMSW

**Offering online counseling only

Philosophy of Care

Kirsten Mack is a Licensed Master’s Social worker in the state of Michigan and has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults and their families. Kirsten’s areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, difficulty with school, parenting and adjustment to major life transitions (i.e. foster care/adoption, divorce, grief/loss). She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and completed a Master’s degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago.

Kirsten utilizes a strength-based approach to therapy and engages in a collaborative and trusting relationship with her clients so they can reduce emotional pain, build positive relationships and meet their goals. She believes a youth’s voice is expressed in multiple ways and works with children and their families to ensure everyone is heard and understood.

Kirsten endorses a person and family-centered approach to therapy because she understands that everyone has their own unique experiences in life and relationships, and it’s those experiences that guide the therapeutic process. She has been trained in and uses family systems theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.

Specialties

• Mood Disorders
• Parenting Issues
• School Issues
• Trauma
• Abuse and Neglect
• Grief and Loss
• Foster Care and Adoption
• Adjustment Issues
• Family and Relationship Issues
• Anger and Stress Management
• Anxiety
• Depression

Noelle Kiley, PMHNP-BC

Noelle Kiley is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Her education includes a Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a psychiatric/mental health specialty from the University of Rochester. Noelle has 12 years experience in the field of mental health, working in a variety of settings. 

Noelle's clinical practice includes psychiatric assessments & diagnoses, patient education, and treatment plans that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual patient. She offers a compassionate patient-centered and holistic approach to medication management and psychotherapy, while also collaborating with the patient's healthcare providers in order to provide comprehensive and safe treatment. Noelle has a particular interest in the benefits of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga for a variety of mental health concerns.

Ayala Hamami, LICSW

Ayala Hamami is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Massachusetts. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brandeis University and graduated with a master's in social work from Boston College. Ayala works with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing challenges with managing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and difficulties adapting to changes associated with major life transitions. Ayala's therapeutic style is one in which she hears the voice of the clientele she serves, uncovers presenting issues, and provides feedback and coaching in order to help her clients gain insights and skills to manage emotions and behaviors, facilitate personal growth and make positive life changes.

Ayala’s expertise, skills, and enthusiasm for helping couples, families, and those experiencing relationship challenges shows from the moment you meet this caring mental health and wellness professional. She helps individuals and couples remove the emotional blocks that stand in the way of achieving their goals and creating opportunities for them to develop practical tools to make healthy relational and personal life shifts.

Whether working with couples, families or individuals, Ayala is a passionate professional who helps clients identify concrete treatment objectives and achieve their desired treatment goals and outcomes, while providing a safe space for the therapeutic process to be experienced.

Ayala works with various individuals including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• PTSD
• ADHD
• Relationships
• College Transition
• Career/Work stress
• Personal Growth & Wellness
• Life Changes/Adjustment Related Issues (i.e., relocation, illness, break ups, etc)
• and more…

Joanie Barclay, LICSW

Joanie Barclay, LICSW, brings a diversity of professional acumen from over twenty-five years working with adults, military families, veterans, and with those who seek to build light, peace and hope within their lives. Her person-centered and strengths-based approaches to healing and wellness are enhanced with her ministerial background. Joanie earned her graduate degrees in Clinical Social Work and Pastoral Ministry at Boston College, along with a post-graduate certification in Spiritual Direction. She completed one chaplaincy unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Saints Memorial Hospital, primarily working with oncology patients.

As a trained P.R.E.P. (*Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) for Strong Bonds© facilitator for marriage enrichment, she offers critical gold standard evidence-based tools to assist military couples through the unique reunion and reintegration challenges of post-deployments. As a psychotherapist, Joanie assists clients to develop tools within the framework of cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution focused therapy, interpersonal therapy and dialectical behavioral based-therapy.

Her work with community agencies and programs includes a repertoire of populations and issues unique to grandparents raising grandchildren, women’s wellness, bereavement and grief, end of life, and meaning-making through trauma and life-altering events. As a practitioner and advocate for mindfulness, she purposefully generates a milieu to make a client feel validated, to recover one’s voice, and to recognize and accept one’s gifts, imperfections, desires and aspirations.

Joanie acknowledges those who invite her into their lives as courageous individuals, and empowers them to navigate a life-giving path that embraces a fullness of often unexplored possibilities. She welcomes new clients who choose to embark on a journey of collaborative problem-solving and enhanced wellness for one’s life.

Vivian Sockol, EdD

Philosophy of Care

Vivian Sockol has over thirty years of experience providing support for individuals, couples and families. As a Counseling Psychologist she uses a holistic approach working with children, adolescents and adults along with teaching empowerment strategies, assistance with life transitions and coaching. She extremely enjoys working with high school and college-age students and the various stages they may go through. She completed her Undergraduate degree in Special Education and Elementary Education at the State University of New York at Geneseo and received her Master’s degree and Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology at Boston University, completing her dissertation regarding student-athlete stress and how to improve this area within the school systems.

Vivian has worked as a Special Education Counselor at the JRI in Dorchester, MA; Unit Clinical Educator at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA; Doctoral Intern at Boston College in Boston, MA; Counseling Psychologist at Worcester Youth Guidance Center in Worcester, MA; Owner and Educational Specialist at Our Future Learning Center, Inc. in Marlborough, MA and Clinical Psychologist at Arbour Counseling Services in Franklin, MA prior to joining Thriveworks. 

Vivian is here for those that need support and someone to believe in their abilities to work through issues and challenges that may come their way. “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” -Francis of Assisi.

Education

Boston University
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• Adjustment and Transitional Challenges
• Anxiety
• Career Stressors
• Coping Skills and Mindfulness Skills
• Depression
• Parenting
• Personal Growth and Wellness
• Relationships and Communication Issues
• Self Esteem Concerns
• Stress Management

Donna Hayes, LICSW

Donna Hayes works to empower individuals to overcome personal obstacles, improve their relationships, and assist them to find their best selves. She is in an independently licensed clinical social worker. She received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She utilizes evidenced-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy in sessions. Donna tailors her interventions to the needs of the individuals, families, or couples depending on the presenting problem and has a great deal of experience working with dual diagnosis, personality disorders, various mood disorders, crisis intervention, and Community Mental Health Services. She is passionate about working with young adult and college age individuals that may be struggling to cope with the overwhelming stressors and anxiety of their new life transitions. She also enjoys assisting adults to work through challenges that they may be experiencing and believes in meeting them where they are in life and identifying their strengths to help them grow. Donna provides a non-judgmental and compassionate atmosphere in which individuals can safely explore feelings, thoughts, or images and beliefs that may be keeping them stuck.

Henry Lou-Goode, CNP, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

** Henry speaks Cantonese**

Henry Lou-Goode is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience providing psychiatric are to adult patients with a wide array of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, and psychotic disorders.

Henry utilizes a biopsychosocial and collaborative approach in diagnosing patient’s mental health conditions and working with patients to develop evidence-based treatment plan that could include psychiatric medications management and psychotherapy. He believes in delivering patient-centered care and supportive psychotherapy to enhance patient engagement and support patient’s personal growth.

Henry received his Master of Science in Nursing degree from Boston College Connell School of Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from University of Massachusetts (Boston). He has 6 years of experience working with people with mental health conditions.

Education

Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Master's in Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD
• Bipolar Disorders

Doug Crook, RN, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Doug Crook is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.  He has nearly 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in various roles including mental health counselor and registered nurse.  He has held clinical and management positions.  He has primarily worked on inpatient psychiatric units—with both adults and children.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salem State College and recently his Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Regis College.  His doctoral research was focused on providing behavioral health education to nurses caring for pediatric patients with behavioral health needs on non-psychiatric, inpatient units.

Doug understands the profound effects that challenges with mental health can have and the importance of addressing these challenges appropriately.  He values a collaborative relationship with his clients and working together on a plan of care that is reasonable and effective.

Doug aims to create a safe, non-judgmental space to develop this close working relationship with his clients, so that he can support their journey towards achieving personal goals and mental wellness.

Education

Regis College
Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice

 

Grace Ngumi, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

**Grace Ngumi offers psychiatric medication management

Grace Ngumi is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Licensed in Massachusetts. She has over 15years experience working as Nurse in various nursing specialty and in particular mental health and dual diagnosis settings. As an NP she has worked with patients seeking help with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders and bipolar disorders.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Curry College in Milton, MA and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.  

Grace, utilizes her past experience, education and clinical expertise to provide holistic care and ethical care that is compassionate to while maintaining a healing environment. 

Grace seeks to collaborate with her patient and other health care providers in order to ensure that the care she provides is holistic and is centered on the patient's wellbeing.

Education 

Walden University
Master's in Nursing

Specialities

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self esteem
• Adjustment disorders
• ADHD
• Bipolar
• Grief & Loss

Wendy Barry, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Wendy Barry is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has over 14 years of nursing experience.  Wendy completed her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree at Fitchburg College, which is now Fitchburg University, in Fitchburg Massachusetts.  She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at Regis College in Weston Massachusetts. Wendy bases her treatment on the biopsychosocial model and evidence-based practices.

Wendy understands that medication is only a part of the picture within the biopsychosocial model of mental health.  Her practice in medication is "start low and go slow", which is considered a standard of care in psychiatry.  She is a strong supporter of collaborative care and will work with other providers to maintain client's optimal health.  As a prescriber Wendy takes on the role of consult and encourages clients to feel confident in their psychiatric care.  She does this by asking questions, answering questions, and encouraging clients take the lead in their care.

Wendy treats clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and bipolar disorder.

Education

Regis College
Master's in Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Medication Management