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Michelle Ilyayev, Psy.D, LMHC, DBT-C, REBT-C, is a highly skilled Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Doctor of Psychology at Silver Liningz Counseling, a virtual telehealth practice based in Flushing, Queens, in New York City. 

She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, and marital issues by offering individualized, couples, family, and group therapy sessions. Michelle’s compassionate, warm, welcoming demeanor puts patients of all ages at ease.

Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, she tailors each psychotherapy treatment to patients’ unique needs. Michelle enjoys helping patients gain insight, build upon their strengths, and develop effective coping skills to improve their mood, emotions, behaviors, and overall quality of life. 

She shares a passion for helping her clients fight against the stigma of mental health disorders and improving their lives by facilitating emotional regulation. Michelle understands that regardless of which struggles her clients have, they deserve to find their silver lining. 

She holds a mental health counselor license in the state of New York. She completed her training at St. John’s University in Queens, New York City, and Albert Ellis Institute in New York City.

Michelle loves helping her patients thrive and enjoys maximizing their mental health, wellness, and quality of life. She compassionately welcomes new and existing patients to Silver Liningz Counseling and looks forward to visiting with them.

Michael Rubalsky is a graduate of the Springfield College Physician Assistant Program, and is board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. Michael is fluent in Russian and strives to provide care to patients in their native languages. He earned his Bachelor’s in health science at Springfield College, and joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2020.

Rachael Konigsberg is a graduate of Drexel University Physician Assistant Program in Philadelphia, PA. She is a board certified Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. She received her BA from Boston University and joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2020.

Education: College of Mount Saint Vincent – MSN Family Nurse Practitioner

Awards and Professional Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - American Nurses Association

I graduated from the college of mount Saint Vincent with MSN in FNP in 2013. Began my NP career at St. John in behavioral addiction medicine since then till now. I belong to AANP and ANA organization. I am suboxone waivered and certified in medicinal marijuana. During COVID I was asked to work with COVID patients on COVID unit and in the ED as temporary Hospitalist at St. John’s. My past experiences as RN are Med/Surg, Step down ICU, HIV/ventilator patients/telemetry. I worked for VNS home care RN. I plan to explore other medical interests in the near future.

Stacy is a Licensed Master Social Worker who received her Social Work degree from Sacred Heart University. She has committed her work to helping children, adolescents and families navigate life’s challenges. Over the last ten years, Stacy has worked in multiple settings including outpatient, inpatient and school settings. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents at The Institute of Living in Hartford and working with kids in crisis. She enjoys working with children, teens, and their families and is well versed in working with defiant or more behavioral kids. Her therapeutic approach works very well due to her ability to connect with kids that can be reactive and that struggle with emotional regulation. She develops behavioral plans and goals that are progressive so that over time, the difficult behaviors diminish and the child’s strengths shine through.

 

Stacy strives to be authentic and transparent with clients to establish trust. Therapy can be difficult especially for children and adolescents, for some, their ability to trust has been broken. Stacy is a strong therapist and has six children of her own, so she is a dedicated therapist who can flex with any situation. Her approach combines strength-based perspective, evidence-based theories and a person-centered approach, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs of each client.

 

Stacy meets clients where they are, with a nurturing, straightforward and collaborative approach to help them reach their full potential with a focus on empowerment and developing effective coping strategies. She promotes and encourages “progress not perfection.” She specializes in working with children and adolescents experiencing a range of issues, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, behavioral difficulties, and family conflict. She is committed to helping young clients build resilience and confidence to achieve their goals. Her greatest joy is seeing progress in clients and she is honored to be part of their journey.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” –

-Steve Jobs

During her free time, she enjoys spending time with my family and friends, baking/cooking, and going to the beach. The sound of the ocean and the sand between my toes is her happy place!

 

Stacy provides:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Parenting, relationship and family problems, divorce, or blended families.
• Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Autism.
• Communication Issues and Life Stage adjustment issues
• Issues regarding sexuality and genderStress, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, and phobias
• Employment related stress or burnout

Nathan is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. He holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family therapy as well as a bachelor's in psychology and communication with a minor in Women’s gender and sexuality studies.

Nathan has extensive experience in both outpatient and in-home settings working with adolescents, adults, persons of diverse cultural identities, and Neurodivergent individuals such as persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and behavioral challenges.

Nathan is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and strengthen their relationships. With compassion and kindness, Nathan applies evidence-based treatments ; he specializes in communication issues, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. Nathan believes in creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore patterns, heal from past wounds, and build healthier dynamics.

Nathan offers in person and telehealth therapy to:
> Individual and Family counseling for adults, adolescents, and children
> Couples Therapy
> Group Counseling, Group IOP sessions supporting coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skill-building
> Neurodivergent individuals – Such as those with ADHD, autism, or learning differences.
> Generalized anxiety and social anxiety
> Therapy for diverse cultural identities, values, and intergenerational conflict
> Life transitions (e.g., retirement, new parenthood)
> Self-discovery or identity exploration
> Stress management or mindfulness skills
> Anger management
> Compulsive Addictions
> Depression, grief

Teesha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from UConn with her BA in Psychology and Master’s in Social Work. Teesha has been in the Behavioral Health field for a decade now and has worked in a variety of settings. Teesha’s clinical experience has come from working as a case manager, inpatient and outpatient clinician, crisis worker, and clinical director in Substance Use Rehabilitation Programs. Teesha is an experienced leader who leads with compassion, ethics, and discipline. She believes in guiding and motivating the people she works with to develop the skills necessary for strategic decision making and the execution of goals and growth.

Teesha has a self-proclaimed passion for working with adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Teesha specializes in substance use and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders. Teesha is both EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) trained to help those struggling with trauma. Additional therapeutic approaches Teesha utilizes include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, AcuDetox, and solution-focused techniques, to help clients develop coping skills, improve mental health, and work through life challenges.

Teesha believes therapy is a team collaboration between the client and the clinician built on mutual respect, trust, and open communication. Effective treatment begins with recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Every individual brings a unique set of experiences, strengths, and challenges, and clinical care should reflect that complexity. Teesha's approach emphasizes meeting clients where they are, integrating evidence-based practices with individualized care that respects each person’s story, culture, and goals.

Outside of Teesha's professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family, adventures outdoors, and is an avid reader.

“Even the smallest act of kindness can change someone’s world” – Anne Frank

Amina is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). She works with children, adolescents and adults, specializing in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and find balance. Her clinical work centers on individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief,
trauma, and substance use and she is dedicated to empowering individuals to find practical tools that foster long-term well-being. Amina strives to create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where individuals feel heard and understood.

Amina believes that meaningful change happens through trust, consistency, and connection and takes a warm, patient, and collaborative approach, meeting individuals where they are and supporting them at their own pace. She combines evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, which focuses
on creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space for self-exploration and growth.

Outside of her clinical work, Amina is passionate about hiking, traveling, and exploring coffee shops.

Amina Offers
- Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
- Support for people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities
- Evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Personality
Disorders, OCD, behavioral concerns, trauma, substance use, and complex co-occurring concerns.
- Compassionate support for those navigating stress, grief, and concerns around self- esteem.
- Guidance navigating life’s challenges, developing coping strategies, increasing personal resilience, and achieving balance.

Traci is a licensed professional counselor associate and board-certified, provisionally registered art therapist who works with kids, teens, and adults experiencing burnout, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure to constantly hold everything together. She holds a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Clinical Counseling from Albertus Magnus College and a Bachelor's degree in Family Studies from the University of Connecticut.

Traci has experience in higher levels of care and community mental health settings, working with both individuals and groups. She offers a warm, collaborative, and grounded approach, creating space for clients to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and heal in ways that don’t
rely solely on words.

 She integrates art therapy with evidence-based counseling practices to support individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, relationship stress, caregiving roles, and patterns of self-criticism. Her work is trauma-informed and strengths-based, using art as a tool for expression, insight, and nervous system regulation—no artistic experience required.
Outside of her clinical work, Traci enjoys nature walks, experimenting with different art materials, spending time with her teenage children, and exploring the world with her partner.

Traci Offers
- Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families .
- Support for people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities
- Evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Personality
Disorders, OCD, behavioral concerns, trauma, substance use, and complex co-occurring
concerns.
- A trauma-informed & strength-based therapeutic setting.
- Art as a tool for expression and nervous system regulation.
- Compassionate support for those navigating stress, grief, and concerns around self-
esteem.
- Guidance navigating life transitions, relationship stress, & caregiving roles.

Christopher Patenaude, PA, is a board-certified physician assistant with specialized training in outpatient psychiatry. He provides compassionate care to patients at Hopewell Health Solutions, with locations in Glastonbury and West Hartford, Connecticut.

Christopher earned his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Bay Path University and has since dedicated his career to supporting the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and adults.

Christopher has extensive experience treating a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and treatment-resistant depression. He takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to care—grounded in evidence-based medication management—and emphasizes open communication and shared decision-making with every patient.

Known for his compassionate and patient-centered style, Christopher creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to ask questions. He works closely with each patient to develop personalized treatment strategies aimed at improving daily functioning and overall quality of life.

Christopher believes that mental health care is most effective when built on mutual trust and clear communication. His goal is to help each patient feel informed and confident in their treatment plan, whether they’re navigating a new diagnosis or exploring long-term management strategies.

Outside the office, Christopher enjoys hiking, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his wife and their two dogs. He values the importance of balance and self-care, principles he encourages in his clinical work and daily life.

Kate Henneberry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Connecticut as well as a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University. Kate’s educational background has had strong foundations in systems theory, suggesting that individual experiences are a product of our relationships, communities, and broader societal contexts. Kate provides therapy that utilizes this systemic lens to promote growth through exploration of the self and ways of relating to one and other.

Kate believes that change is always occurring in some form, whether we are attuned to that process or not. She strives to create a space that fosters connectedness, curiosity, courage, and compassion to best support clients as they navigate challenging periods of change and growth. Kate adapts various evidence-based approaches to best fit the needs of each client, often utilizing elements of CBT, Structural Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Kate also often includes play and creative projects to practice mindfulness and deepen self-understanding.

Outside of therapy, Kate enjoys traveling, music, trying new crafts, and spending time with friends and family, including her three-legged rabbit.

Kate Provides:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults
• Family/Couples therapy
• Anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, parenting, life transitions/stressors, low self-esteem, grief
• Conflicts relating to family, relationships, values, aging, identity, and gender/sexuality
• Neurodivergent individuals – Such as those with ADHD, autism, or learning differences
• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults; Support for LGBTQ+ identity and transitions for individuals
• Life transitions (e.g., retirement, new parenthood)
• Self-discovery or identity exploration
• Stress management or mindfulness skills

Kris (Kristen) Feller, LMSW, RSS, is a Licensed Masters Social worker and . she earned her bachelors’ in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University and her masters’ in Social Work from the University of Denver. Kris works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Kris has a strong clinical background in mental health care, specializing in high-acuity settings where she supports individuals in crisis and develops personalized aftercare plans to promote long-term recovery. She takes a culturally sensitive, warm, and collaborative approach, striving to create a safe and supportive space that promotes personal growth and overall well-being. Her passion lies in working with individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and stress-related disorders, relational difficulties, life transitions, and behavioral disorders.

Kris’s therapeutic approach is client-centered, emphasizing collaboration to support holistic growth—mind, body, and soul. She integrates evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Believing that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, Kris tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs.

Kris works diligently towards lifting the veil of mental health and expanding Hope through mutual “humanness”. She is a fierce advocate that every part of individuality deserves recognition and respect in pursuit of healing. Kris believes that each interaction presents an opportunity to learn and grow. In her free time, she is likely engulfed in nature therapy, mindful practice, furry friends, or all things Colorado. A treatment motto might be “let’s get creative!”

Kris specializes in:
-Depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, self-esteem, recovery support, Addiction disorders, trauma, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence, goal setting, Eastern modalities, holistic health, aging, and adolescents.

Kris offers:
> Individual in-person or telehealth counseling for children, adolescents, and adults
> Pet-supported therapy
> Walk-talk therapy
> Consultation
> Self-care education
> Video self-modeling

Kenya Crafton is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and the visionary behind KC Performance. With over a decade of experience, she bridges the gap between medical treatments and fitness to optimize health, recovery, and performance. Kenya specializes in non-surgical pain management, weight loss, and regenerative therapies, offering personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Through services like peptide therapy, IV hydration, biomarker testing, and body composition scanning, she empowers patients to achieve their wellness goals and improve their quality of life. Kenya combines her expertise in sports medicine and athletic recovery to help patients overcome injuries and maximize performance. Her approach includes advanced techniques like VO2 max testing and metabolic assessments to enhance recovery and optimize physical potential. With a focus on comprehensive care and lasting results, Kenya redefines what it means to thrive in health, wellness, and peak performance.