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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

Aaron is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A). He earned his Master's degree in Educational Psychology in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut. Aaron works with children, teens, and adults specializing in persons with physical and developmental disabilities including persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). He also has experience assisting individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment.

Aaron’s therapeutic outlook lies in the belief that trust and rapport are foundational to any quality counseling relationship. Without trust and rapport, it is difficult for individuals to open up and make real change through the counseling relationship. Aaron believes that through building proper connection, where trust and respect are valued, real breakthroughs and gains can be achieved in treatment. He combines evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and solution-based therapy, which focuses on creating a non-judgmental space for self-exploration and growth.

Outside of work, Aaron enjoys watching TV, particularly sports. He has recently gotten into boxing and jump roping, and is a fan of chess.

Aaron Offers

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Support for people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities
• Evidence-based interventions for ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, communication issues, relationship problems, anger management, and life transitions. 
• Guidance navigating occupational challenges
• Specialized support for individuals with ASD 
• Specialized training in working with young adults on independent living skills and career development. 

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

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.