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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

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!

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

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.

For over two decades, Gabriella Neacsu Katz has dedicated her life to empowering individuals to take proactive control of their health. Her journey is deeply personal—having overcome adrenal fatigue, mold toxicity, and hormonal imbalances, Gabriella brings empathy and lived experience to her practice. Her “outside the box” approach to healing has helped countless people discover transformative solutions to chronic disease, always rooted in compassion and faith. “Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in the body as you are strong in the spirit.” – 3 John 1:2 NLT Gabriella’s expertise lies in cultivating self-awareness through nurtured care and a strategic functional medicine treatment plan. She creates a safe space for patients to explore their health options and overcome obstacles with clarity, resilience, and purpose. Her clinical focus is guided by a deep passion for helping others live confident, healthy, and spiritually aligned lives.

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.

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.

Adrian K. Wyllie, MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWH, is the esteemed medical director and founder of Complete Wound Care, located in Wallingford and Milford, Connecticut. 

With a distinguished background in wound care, Dr. Wyllie’s journey began during his residency in general surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut, where he developed a keen interest in wound management. His subsequent career saw him play a crucial role in expanding Connecticut’s largest post-acute and long-term care wound management program.

A respected leader in wound medicine, Dr. Wyllie founded Complete Wound Care to advance the field through innovative practices, including the integration of artificial intelligence for enhanced wound assessment and healing predictions. Board-certified by the American Board of Wound Management and a fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing, Dr. Wyllie is dedicated to providing exceptional care for chronic wounds. 

He graduated cum laude from the American University of Antigua School of Medicine in Antigua and Barbuda and holds a Master of Business Administration from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Wyllie enjoys tennis and traveling with his family.

Vadim Kurbatov, MD, PhD, is a distinguished researcher and clinician specializing in investigative medicine and general surgery. He serves patients at Complete Wound Care in Wallingford and Milford, Connecticut.

With a doctoral degree from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and a medical degree from The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York City, Dr. Kurbatov combines deep clinical expertise with cutting-edge research skills. His academic journey also includes a Master of Health Science from Yale University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing from CUNY Brooklyn College.

Dr. Kurbatov’s extensive clinical experience spans roles such as a general surgery resident and intern at Yale University, where he excelled in wound care management, surgical procedures, and patient education. His hands-on skills are complemented by advanced technical proficiency in EMR documentation, surgical skills, and laboratory techniques, including murine cancer cell culture and viral vector engineering.

As a graduate researcher at Yale University, Dr. Kurbatov led innovative research on HOX genes in cancer, integrating bioinformatic and genomic data to improve treatment methods and address healthcare disparities. His contributions have been presented at national conferences and published in reputable journals, including the Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology and The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Kurbatov’s career also includes valuable experience as a polysomnographic technologist at Weill Cornell Center for Sleep Medicine in New York City, where he specialized in complex sleep studies and patient education. His multidisciplinary expertise and commitment to advancing medical science make him a leading figure in his field.

Zainab Nawab, MD, is a skilled physician at Vitalize MD Skin Care & Laser Center in Westborough, Massachusetts. Dr. Nawab is the aesthetics medical director and is board-certified in family medicine.

 

Dr. Nawab received her medical degree at Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. She completed family medicine residencies at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

 

Dr. Nawab is a practicing primary care physician who focuses on preventive medicine. She applies this philosophy to all aspects of patient care, including cosmetic treatments. Dr. Nawab realizes that a big part of being healthy is maintaining beautiful skin.

 

She specializes in treating all types of skin types and signs of aging, such as lines, wrinkles, sagging skin,  age spots, and much more. Dr. Nawab offers Botox®, Dysport®, fillers like Restylane®, Radiesse®, Versa™, Kybella®, laser resurfacing treatments, skin-tightening procedures, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels.

 

She also provides microneedling, body contouring, and more to help patients look and feel as young as possible. Dr. Nawab achieves natural-looking results for her patients by utilizing techniques that ensure organic-looking results to create a younger, more refreshed appearance.

 

She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS). Dr. Nawab warmly welcomes her patients to Vitalize MD Skin Care & Laser Center and looks forward to helping them exceed their beauty goals.