Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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.
“Dr. Mojdeh Heidari was professional, attentive, and made me feel comfortable throughout my visit. She took the time to listen to my concerns, explained everything clearly, and showed genuine care. The staff was courteous and the experience overall was smooth and respectful. I appreciate a provider who actually listens and takes patients seriously. Thank you.”
Dr. Mojdeh Heidari, FNP
Family Physician
10 Princeton St
West Hartford, CT 06110
4.96(80)
5.0
(7)
Dr. Nita Chatterjee, MD
Family Physician 35.6 mi
5.0(7)
415 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenor Dale, CT 06255
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.
“Jessica is fantastic! She and all the staff will make you feel welcomed. She is prompt in responding to my needs and an excellent communicator. I would highly recommend her and this group to all my family and friends”
Michael Rubalsky, Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
850 North Main Street Extension
Wallingford, CT 06492
4.86(43)
Kathryn Nelson
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 19.5 mi
Marni Troop (LMFT-A) is an Associate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Marni spent the first half of her adult life as an educator before changing careers to pursue psychotherapy. She graduated with honors from Northcentral University (MAMFT) in 2022 already with nearly 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents, and families in community mental health. Marni has extensive experience working with teens and adults, couples and other relationships, Neurodivergence, LGBTQIIA+ (including family in need of learning how to support those in transition), parent education, and life transitions. Marni is particularly interested in serving first responders, surgeons, lawyers, teachers and others in high-stress helping professions.
As a systems therapist, Marni knows that a person is not a problem. Problems are where one or more aspects of people's lives no longer function well, like a broken cog in a machine. Marni uses mindfulness (awareness of the present moment) in most aspects of therapy, including ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Eco-Systemic Family Therapy, and Gottman (Couples). Together, Marni and her clients identify what's no longer working and create new ways of living happy, well-functioning lives.
In her free time (What? Free time?), Marni gardens, plays with her dogs and cats, worries about her children away at college, crochets, cooks and, especially, writes.
Marni Offers:
Individual, couple, family (caregivers, fosters), and group counseling for adolescents, and adults 12 and up.
Support for marginalized people due to ethnicity, religion, career choice, etc.
Help with Anxiety, Depression, Neurodivergence, Trauma, LBGTQIA+, Life transitions, Secondary trauma/Occupational stress/Occupational PTSD, sobriety
Use of strengths-based, systemic focused interventions that empower clients to acknowledge and take control over how they respond to the world around them.
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
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!”
Tanya Banas, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She received both her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Community Counseling at the University of St. Joseph's. She has 16 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field specializing in co-occurring disorders, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). Her therapeutic approach includes Motivational Interviewing (MI), Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and the Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM).
Tanya is known for building high-performing teams and enhancing patient care through innovative initiatives. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in program development, cultivating organizational talent and maintaining employee morale. In 2022, Tanya was the first recipient of Community Mental Health Affiliates Excellence in Leadership Award. Tanya is passionate about creating systems and teams that “work smarter, not harder.” She not only takes a big picture approach to problem solving, but also works in every program and every service that she oversees to achieve high levels of integrity through the company.
When not at work, you can find Tanya watching Law & Order SVU with her dog Griffin, building lego sets and waiting for her Hogwarts acceptance letter to arrive!
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)
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin
Elise In Three Words: Compassionate, Collaborative, Empowering
Elise is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), she obtained her master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons University in Boston. She works with children, teens and adults, with a particular passion for supporting people navigating major life transitions. Her clinical work centers on individuals experiencing substance use challenges, eating disorders, and acute stress or crisis, and she is dedicated to helping clients find stability, clarity, and hope during difficult moments.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing, psychodynamic perspectives, and person-centered therapy to create an individualized and supportive experience for each person. She believes that clients bring their own wisdom and strengths to therapy, and she works alongside them to build skills, deepen insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
With a background in crisis intervention, she is comfortable sitting with intense emotion and helping clients navigate situations that feel overwhelming or unmanageable. She aims to create a space where people feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore new possibilities.
Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending time in nature, creating art, and relaxing with her two cats. She brings this appreciation for creativity and grounding into her therapeutic presence, offering clients a calm, steady environment to begin their healing work.
Elise Offers:
Individual counseling for children, teens and adults
A warm, strengths-based, and collaborative therapeutic style utilizing evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, SFT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and person-centered therapy
Guidance for developing coping strategies and increasing personal resilience
Support for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar, trauma, substance use, disordered eating, life transitions, and self-esteem.
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.
Tanya Banas, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She received both her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Community Counseling at the University of St. Joseph's. She has 16 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field specializing in co-occurring disorders, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). Her therapeutic approach includes Motivational Interviewing (MI), Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and the Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM).
Tanya is known for building high-performing teams and enhancing patient care through innovative initiatives. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in program development, cultivating organizational talent and maintaining employee morale. In 2022, Tanya was the first recipient of Community Mental Health Affiliates Excellence in Leadership Award. Tanya is passionate about creating systems and teams that “work smarter, not harder.” She not only takes a big picture approach to problem solving, but also works in every program and every service that she oversees to achieve high levels of integrity through the company.
When not at work, you can find Tanya watching Law & Order SVU with her dog Griffin, building lego sets and waiting for her Hogwarts acceptance letter to arrive!
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
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