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Zahra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Zahra has provided therapeutic services for adults, children, and families in various capacities including outpatient, in home and treatment settings. Zahra’s approach to therapy is shaped by evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She views therapy as a collaborative space where she and her clients gather data on what does not work and try out new behaviors that may bring them closer to their values. Zahra believes in the individual uniqueness of each person and in fostering a safe space where clients can be authentically themselves. She is committed to meeting clients with unconditional positive regard and quality care. Zahra feels profoundly grateful that she is a witness and support to her client’s struggles, their successes, confidence, and healing.

I am a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist and have been licensed for 41 years. I have worked with children (5-12), adolescents (13-21), adults, and older adults. I specialize in working with women with maternal mental health issues. I work with trauma and grief issues. I have worked as a supervisor most of my career in mental health and opened 24 programs.

Michelle Munasami, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Connecticut. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s from the University of Saint Joseph. Michelle has over 15 years of expertise working with both adults and children, individually and as families. Michelle utilizes many different therapeutic practices which include- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Michelle is solution-focused and collaborative and moves clients towards their desired goals. Michelle stays busy with her three children and husband and enjoys kickboxing and traveling in her free time.

 

Michelle offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Parenting, relationship and family problems.
• Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Divorce/Blended Families.

Dori Bessette-Crail is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 24+ years of experience in the mental health field. Dori holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from ECSU and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Saint Joseph. For 15 years Dori owned a private practice providing individual, couples and family therapy. She has extensive training in Gottman principles and Emotionally Focused Therapy and is a certified Divorce Mediator. Dori has served as Adjunct faculty for Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Springfield College.

As a Behavioral Health Clinician at Hartford Healthcare's Backus and Windham Hospitals Center for Mental Health Dori provides evidence-based, client-centered care driven by best practices. Dori's approach to supervision is systems focused using the Self of the Therapist model and is passionate about advancing professional growth for emerging clinicians through supporting, mentoring, guiding and sharing theoretical knowledge and expertise in their journey toward skills enhancement and developing their own unique therapeutic style.

Outside of professional life Dori enjoys the beach (and anything involving water) traveling, listening to live music, pickleball and spending time with family which includes her Olde English Bulldog, Stasiu.

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

Sheila joined Blue Water Counseling in Dec. of 2022, as the next step in a career that has spanned 47 years. In that time, she has had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide array of issues. As a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sheila has worked in a variety of settings including in-patient psychiatric units, residential treatment, Family Court, and as a Military and Family Life Counselor on Active Duty military bases in Korea, England, Germany and Italy. Sheila also found time to get a second Master's degree in Homeopathy, and to train extensively in Systemic Constellation work. Most recently, Sheila has been certified to provide Acceleratebeen working in the psychiatric field since graduating from college. I am especially interested in assisting my clients to overcome adverse childhood experiences, develop self esteem, and create boundaries in their lives that provides for sarisfaction a effective self care.

As both a licensed psychologist and certified personal trainer, Kari Finnegan, supports individuals in creating lasting change—mentally, emotionally, and physically. With dual licensure in Iowa and Illinois,Kari works entirely remotely with individuals 16 and older. Her approach blends psychological expertise with a deep understanding of physical wellness, rooted in the belief that mental and physical health are deeply connected.

Kari specializes in working with a wide range of concerns, including:

• ADHD (including evaluations for ages 16+)
• Academic & Occupational Stress
• Adjustment Challenges & Life Transitions
• Depression & Anxiety
• Sexuality & Identity
• Self-Esteem & Confidence

She also provides comprehensive ADHD evaluations for teens and adults, helping clients better understand how their brains work so they can move through the world with more clarity and confidence.

I want you to feel seen, respected, and encouraged. Our work together is a partnership—you bring your story, I bring the clinical tools, and together we shape a path forward that feels sustainable and authentic.

Soo Kim is a Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at Hudson River Care and Counseling (HRCC). Soo counsels virtually and in person in the Teaneck office.

Soo is deeply passionate about equipping couples and families with clinical counseling skills. Seeing the vast need for counseling for couples and families, especially after the pandemic, Soo is called to meet people where they are and equip them with the perspective and skills to grow in their lives.

Soo is also certified in Prepare/Enrich, a pre-marriage and marriage enrichment counseling program. As a husband himself, Soo knows the importance of establishing a strong base of communication for any marriage. By conducting premarital counseling, Soo recognizes that couples greatly benefit from discussing topics of family history, sex, finances, relationships, and other critical areas that they need to share so that they can know how the other perceives these matters.

In addition, he enjoys working with individuals of all ages, supporting them through various mental health issues. He has counseled clients who have worked through depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger issues, and other issues within mental health. He takes an individual approach to each client and will do his best to work with them in their respective journeys.

Soo recognizes that there may be a need for more access to clinical counseling for various people, and he hopes to make his passion and experience available to people from both religious and non-religious backgrounds.

Kristine is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in working with adults. Kristine spent the first 8 years of her career working in a community mental health agency with the severely mentally ill who were at risk of homelessness, incarceration, and psychiatric hospitalization. The second half of her career has been helping individuals with depression and anxiety understand the root causes of their symptoms and heal from them. Kristine has been using Internal Family Systems informed techniques to help clients understand themselves, and their needs, and to heal the developmental gap that has prevented them from nurturing themselves. She is more like a coach who coaches the clients how to love and nurture themselves. She also offers Christian-based counseling to bring in prayer and spirituality for clients if that is their preference.

Well experienced in Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, Personality Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Dissociative Disorders and Paraphilic Disorders.