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Chelsey Micciche, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with adolescents, families and adults in addressing a variety of mental health needs. She has provided intensive in-home services to high-risk children and their families with delivering crisis management, parent guidance and school-based support. She has experience working with individuals in an outpatient setting, providing therapeutic support and treatment to address a variety of mental health needs such as depression and other mood-related disorders, anxiety, ADHD, attachment and/or behavioral issues and trauma-related disorders.

Chelsey uses an eclectic approach as she incorporates evidence-based framework from trauma-informed, strength-based and cognitive practices. She embraces the fundamental teachings of humanistic psychology and Rogerian therapy, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship and encouraging personal growth, self-awareness and healing throughout the therapeutic process. By using a person-centered approach, Chelsey brings compassion, warmth and understanding into her client’s unique journey in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals. She is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Chelsey enjoys spending quality time with her family, visiting new places and going on scenic nature walks. She likes to participate in seasonal activities such as kayaking and snowboarding. Many people describe Chelsey as being easy-going, kind-hearted and spontaneous, always ready to experience new things and create memorable moments with the people she loves.

Chelsey 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

Amenah Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. She works with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating a wide range of challenges, including trauma, life transitions, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, depression, and substance use concerns.

Amenah believes in meeting individuals where they are, offering a therapeutic space grounded in empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity. Her goal is to help clients feel safe, heard, and validated as they work through challenges, build insight, and reconnect with their inner strengths. She views therapy as a collaborative process rooted in trust, compassion, and personal growth.

Amenah utilizes evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Outside of her clinical work, Amenah enjoys traveling and immersing herself in new cultures, exploring new restaurants, and attending concerts and comedy shows. She values quality time with her partner, family, and her cat Fluff.

Amenah Offers

• Individual counseling for adolescents, adults, and families
• Affirming support for individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities
• Evidence-based interventions for eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood 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 in navigating life transitions, building coping skills, strengthening resilience, and creating balance

Sherrie is a holistic and integrative Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) with more than 23 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. She holds a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Worcester State College. Over the past two decades, she has worked across community mental health, correctional settings, school-based programs, and outpatient care. Her extensive experience includes clinical supervision, organizational leadership, and statewide training initiatives focused on trauma, resilience, and provider wellbeing. Sherrie specializes in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, stress, grief, relationship patterns, addiction, and complex co-occurring concerns.

Sherrie is known for her grounded, collaborative, and empowering presence; qualities that shape every aspect of her work. She often shares a guiding belief that reflects her therapeutic philosophy: “Healing happens when people feel seen, supported, and safe enough to explore who they are and who they’re becoming.” Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care with a strength-based, person-centered philosophy. She also incorporates experiential and nature-based strategies, such as walk and talk therapy, to support grounding, emotional regulation, and whole-person wellness.

Clients consistently describe Sherrie as warm, steady, and deeply present. She meets each person exactly where they are, offering a balance of compassion, insight, and practical tools. Her work is collaborative and empowering, helping clients understand their patterns, build resilience, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and self-worth.

Outside of her clinical role, Sherrie enjoys spending time in nature, engaging in creative practices, and cultivating meaningful connections — all of which contribute to the grounded, balanced presence she brings to her work.

Sherrie Offers

- Individual counseling for adults

- Support for people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities

- Evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, OCD, behavioral concerns, trauma, substance use, and complex co-occurring concerns

- Experiential & nature-based therapeutic strategies

- A trauma-informed & strength-based therapeutic setting

- Compassionate support for those navigating stress, grief, and concerns around self-esteem

- Guidance navigating life transitions, relationship stress, & caregiving roles

Melissa Holznagel, LCSW, MEd, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. She attended Ottawa University for her bachelor’s degree in general education and her master’s degree in special education. Melissa obtained her master’s degree in social work from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Melissa has experience in various capacities working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She has a deep level of understanding children’s emotional development and behavior. She started her career working in education as a Special Education Teacher, General Education teacher, pre-school teacher, and an In Home service provider for children with special needs. Melissa’ clinical experience has included working within the community supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults using a variety of treatment techniques and strategies. Melissa loves watching her clients transform over time to becoming their best selves and living their lives to the fullest extent.

Melissa is passionate about affirming, compassionate and supportive care where she will meet you where you are to support your mental health journey and needs. Melissa is non-judgmental, empathetic, and engaging to all who walk through her doors. She is dedicated to utilizing a strengths-based, client centered approach to support you in identifying and working towards your specific goals. Melissa has completed many LGBTQIA+ affirmative trainings, including Affirmative Care for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People, and Creating a Trans-affirming and Inclusive Environment. Melissa utilizes the treatment approaches of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), play or art therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

In her spare time Melissa enjoys watching her favorite TV shows, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Melissa Offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults.
• Neurocognitive Developmental Disorders: ADHD, ASD, Intellectual Development disorderBipolar and related disorders
• Anxiety disorders, Depressive disorders, Stress, or trauma-related disorders.Issues related to suicidality, and self- harm.
• Anger IssuesLife skills, social skills, communication issues
• Employment related stress or burnout

Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut, holding a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling from Central Connecticut State University. Karla provides support to her clients in exploring and determining pathways towards a purposeful and well-balanced life, while acknowledging and addressing any past issues without allowing them to dominate the present. Karla’s diverse experiences have equipped her with the tools to support others effectively. Karla has a background in counseling in multiple settings working with children, teens, and adults. She enjoys doing both  process groups and individual counseling. Karla enjoys working with clients that have complex situations and brings empathy, non-judgment, and understanding into all of her sessions. She creates tailored, specialized treatment plans with specific goals and objectives for guiding her patients into self- sustaining healthy behavior patterns for life.

Karla employs Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients identify and address their presenting issues. By focusing on “the how” and connecting behaviors to their negative impacts, Karla assists clients in understanding and overcoming obstacles. Karla’s approach is characterized by compassion, transparency, respect, and honesty, fostering meaningful connections with clients.

In her free time, Karla enjoys being physically active to promote a healthy life balance, traveling, connecting with family and friends, and practicing mindfulness activities.

Karla offers:

• Individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, adults

• Therapy for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, trauma, mood disorders, OCD, communication difficulties, panic attacks, substance abuse, anger management, crisis intervention, and life transitions or changes.

• Group counseling on trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, divorce, parenting issues, and women’s issues

Chris is a Licensed Psychologist and Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of school-based and outpatient experience working with children and adolescents in multiple settings. He holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Georgia State University and a Doctorate in School Psychology from the University of South Florida.

Chris specializes in collaborative behavioral problem-solving with tween and teen caregivers, in both group and individual settings, to address difficulties related to ADHD, Autism, trauma, depression, anxiety, and disruptive behaviors.

His therapeutic approach blends aspects of Trauma-Informed Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), Psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He believes families thrive best when parents embrace their role as an "emotion coach" rather than a referee, super-fan, or spectator. Chris has experience in general, special, therapeutic, and faith-based education settings as well as pediatric and recreational contexts. He is a leader in a clinical day school and has taught graduate-level psychology courses at Purdue Global and UCONN.

Outside of work, Chris is a husband and father of two growing-and-always-going boys. Together, they enjoy hiking and canoeing on their local lake, playing soccer, and weekly movie nights and pancake breakfasts.

Chris offers:

• Parenting and family sessions for children and teen families
• Behavioral consulting for children and teens with challenging behaviors

Shelby is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with fifteen years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with physical, mental, and emotional/behavioral disorders. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Albertus Magnus College. Shelby believes that creative and therapeutic activities play a vital role in emotional well-being, helping individuals understand themselves, resolve challenges, and develop healthier ways of managing feelings and behaviors. She is deeply committed to advocating for mental health awareness and freedom of self-expression.

Much of Shelby’s career has been dedicated to working as an art therapist and clinical counselor in residential and juvenile detention settings for adolescents with mental health and behavioral disabilities. She has also worked in psychiatric inpatient hospitals as an art therapist and mental health specialist across acute adult, substance use, and adolescent units, with a strong focus on group therapy for mood disorders.

Shelby hopes to bring color, hope, and healing to those experiencing darkness, inspiring clients to find meaning and self-expression through art. She believes that exploring the messages communicated through creative processes can uncover repressed emotions and foster insight, reminding individuals that mental illness is treatable through therapy, self-awareness, education, determination, and creative outlets.

Outside of her professional life, Shelby enjoys ceramics, theatre, and adventuring in nature activities with her family.

Shelby 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, mood disorders, OCD, behavioral concerns, trauma, substance use, and complex co-occurring concerns.
• Art and creative expression as a therapeutic tool.
• Guidance navigating developing coping strategies