FOUNDER, CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Alana is a psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) trained therapist who prides herself on being authentic, warm and easy to talk to while holding her clients accountable and encouraging their growth and change when necessary. Alana specializes in anxiety, trauma, grief, perinatal mental health, parenthood, and stage of life transitions. As a result of practicing for many years in integrated medical/mental health settings, Alana has a penchant for collaborative treatment and frequently coordinates care with medical and psychiatric providers which expedites her clients’ progress.

Alana leads the Advanced Clinical Fellowship program for our provisionally licensed therapists and also offers consultation and supervision to outside organizations and clinicians.

Alana offers extended sessions and IFS Intensives for clients who want to delve deeper into their internal system of protective and vulnerable parts.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, THERAPIST

Jennifer brings to our practice over 10 years of experience working with adults in a wide variety of settings. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and adjustments, and relationship and dating challenges.

Jennifer’s experience working with individuals and families throughout various stages of the life cycle provides her with a broad spectrum of knowledge and a unique skill set. In addition to her therapeutic background, Jennifer also has extensive knowledge of the health care system and community resources as well. Jennifer strongly believes in the benefits of psychotherapy and feels that every person deserves a safe space to work through life’s many difficulties. She utilizes different evidence-based approaches and techniques to meet each individual’s needs.

TELEHEALTH THERAPIST

Debra is a couples, family and individual psychotherapist. Debra is sincere, authentic and real with her clients in a way that allows them to feel listened to, understood, nurtured and cared for. Debra believes in guiding her clients while acknowledging each client is the expert of their own life experiences. Debra focuses on creating an emotionally safe space for clients so they can increase awareness and mindfulness at a pace that feels natural for them. Debra enjoys assisting couples to increase their connection, emotional wellbeing and love and care for each other. Debra has worked with families to help change their intergenerational dynamics that block families from feeling listened to, understood, connected and loved by their family members.

Debra has experience with clients who struggle with interpersonal and relational issues, life cycle transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.  Debra has experience, both personal and professional, working with military members and their families.  Debra’s clients will benefit from her varied life experiences in a way that feels real and relatable to them. 

Debra utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems models in a manner that is transparent and transforming to her clients.

THERAPIST, CHESHIRE OFFICE

Karina brings a passion for working with women, children, families, and communities to her role as a clinical social worker. She has partnered with community-based organizations in New York City to design and lead programs that empower youth, strengthen families, and build connections within neighborhoods. Her work with immigrant women has included advocacy, fundraising, connecting families to essential resources, supporting educational goals, and developing initiatives that meet the needs of both parents and children. She has also been involved in outreach and support efforts for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

Karina takes a collaborative, whole-family approach, believing that lasting growth happens when every member of a support system is engaged. She draws on Social-Emotional Learning, trauma-informed care, and empowerment-focused frameworks to help clients build skills, strengthen relationships, and navigate life changes. Her style is holistic and strength-based, honoring each client’s unique experiences and cultural background.

With warmth, compassion, and a deep respect for her clients’ stories, Karina strives to create a safe, inclusive space where children, caregivers, and individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered.

THERAPIST, CHESHIRE OFFICE

Todd is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist who believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful healing, deeper understanding, and lasting change. He strives to create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel free to talk openly about whatever is on their minds. His insight-oriented approach encourages curiosity rather than self-judgment, helping clients better understand the origins of patterns that may no longer serve them. Together, you'll explore deeper issues while connecting them to what's happening in the here and now.

With more than nine years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, Todd has worked with adolescents, adults, and seniors facing a wide range of concerns. He has experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, problematic substance use, questions related to gender identity and sexuality, academic and career challenges, and major life transitions.

With care and sensitivity to each client's unique strengths and needs, sessions will focus on encouraging clients to put their thoughts, feelings, and impulses into words while empowering them to make informed, constructive decisions—especially when they feel stuck or at an impasse. Over time, clients can expect to uncover and work through the obstacles that are preventing them from living the life they desire.

THERAPIST, CHESHIRE OFFICE

Brittany is a warm, energetic therapist who is passionate about helping children, adults, and families as they navigate a myriad of challenges in their lives. She believes that every client deserves a safe and judgment-free environment where they can feel empowered to create meaningful change and tailors treatment to meet an individual's unique emotional and personal needs. Brittany has five years of experience utilizing eclectic, evidence-based therapeutic approaches while supporting individuals diagnosed with anxiety and depressive disorders as well as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In sessions, she will utilize elements from CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy to aid clients in overcoming emotional obstacles to encourage their personal growth.

Brittany also specializes in supporting clients through major life transitions and grief, managing stress, navigating peer/romantic relationships, and tackling school-based concerns. Brittany strives to make each appointment both meaningful and developmentally appropriate while helping her youngest clients and their families as they build emotional awareness, self-confidence, and communication skills via creative interventions during each visit.

She is equally passionate about supporting adults as they build healthier coping mechanisms and develop boundary setting skills to reduce emotional strain. Brittany is committed to creating a compassionate, authentic, and collaborative space where clients can feel comfortable exploring emotional barriers while developing the tools needed to thrive both inside and outside of therapy. 

THERAPIST, CHESHIRE OFFICE

Imri is a warm and insight-oriented clinician who believes that an authentic, trusting therapeutic relationship is the heart of meaningful growth. With almost two decades of international experience as a mental health clinician, Imri brings a sophisticated clinical lens and a unique cultural perspective to his work with adults, adolescents, and families.

Having practiced in diverse settings—including hospitals, community clinics, and schools—Imri specializes in navigating complex life transitions, relationship dynamics, and trauma. He draws primarily on psychodynamic and systemic frameworks, allowing for a compassionate exploration of the deeper patterns and histories that shape our lives. Imri is dedicated to fostering an emotionally safe space where clients feel truly seen and heard, empowering them to get curious about their internal worlds and discover new pathways to healing.

With a background in both psychology and social work, Imri integrates years of clinical expertise with a steadfast commitment to trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice. He utilizes an inquiry-based approach to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and the unique, often unspoken challenges of parenthood. Imri strives to create an inclusive environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace, moving toward a more empowered and authentic version of themselves.

THERAPIST, WATERFORD OFFICE

Laurie has more than 25 years of experience as a clinical social worker. She believes that creating a safe space, practicing compassionate listening, and honoring everyone as an individual are the key ingredients for change, growth, and healing.

Her approach is varied, and includes elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and CBT. Because she has worked in medical settings such as primary care , and dialysis units, she understands and values the complex interactions between mind and body and the challenges that go with it.

Laurie is particularly interested in helping others with transitions of all kinds. Restoring hope is crucial.

THERAPIST, CHESHIRE OFFICE

Talia is a calm and warm therapist with past experiences in family permanency, and school-based social work. Most notably, she worked as a middle school social worker in urban and suburban districts. She is passionate about working with adolescent and young adult populations. She believes it’s challenging to be an emerging adult given the complexities of the world and strives to create a supportive environment in which clients can come to understand themselves and their values. She hopes to create a compassionate and safe environment, where clients can feel heard and seen. Once trust is established, she begins to offer insights into where change may be beneficial. Her specific areas of interest include anxiety, life transitions, self esteem, complex family dynamics, understanding pubescence, pregnancy and postpartum, and women's hormonal health.  She believes there are multiple pathways to growth, and will encourage clients to follow their intuition to guide the way in healing. She references diverse modalities in treatment, though also has an appreciation and reverence for alternative modalities as a complement to traditional modalities.

THERAPIST, CHESHIRE OFFICE

Rachel is a warm, open, queer, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who has over a decade of experience accompanying people of all ages through the challenges, hardships and joys that life brings.

Rachel believes that therapy can help us all gain a different perspective on our lives and strives to help her clients live into and love all parts of who they are. She has a trauma-informed background and uses a variety of methods including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Creative Arts, and empowerment counseling to connect with each client and their individual story. 

Rachel is also an ordained Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor who has worked for the past 12+ years with folks from age 3 to age 94. Her education, training, and practice as a pastor informs who she is, giving her insight into issues around religious trauma, community, ritual, and the sacred. Rachel will call upon this training and experience at the discretion of the client--she is prepared to integrate spirituality into treatment at the request of clients who may find it helpful. 

TELEHEALTH THERAPIST; CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Monica has years of experience working with individuals looking to improve their functioning and capacity to find their own path to belonging. Monica believes in "Whole Person" (mind and body) Integrated Care and frequently coordinates care with medical providers, community support system providers and psychiatric providers as needed. Monica works with individuals across the lifespan with various backgrounds around depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, etc. Monica utilizes multiple evidenced based therapeutic techniques (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) when working with clients. She is currently working toward certification in Problem Solving Therapy.