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Octavia Francis earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Post University.

She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in school and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings, supporting individuals facing a wide range of behavioral and mental health challenges. Octavia is passionate about empowering clients to regain control of their lives and move toward meaningful, fulfilled living.

Her therapeutic style is grounded in collaboration, trust, and genuine connection. She strives to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard and supported. Recognizing the uniqueness of each individual, Octavia tailors’ treatment to meet specific needs. She draws from evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to create individualized treatment plans targeting both immediate concerns and long-term goals.

Central to her practice is fostering self-awareness and building a practical set of coping skills. Octavia emphasizes goal-directed treatment with accountability measures, allowing clients to track their progress throughout the process. Because real change happens beyond the therapy room, she focuses on developing structured strategies for the application of skills in everyday life. Her goal is to help clients cultivate sustainable coping mechanisms, resilience, and measurable growth in overall functioning.

Outside of her professional work, Octavia runs a home baking business and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Services Provided:

•  Individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
• All inclusive/communities, including LGBTQ+
• Anxiety, depression and trauma
• Life transitions/adjustments (wide spectrum), crisis intervention, anger management, and Personality Disorders
• Communication, relationship, attachment and family problems

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

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

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