Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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
Dr. Bido Aguessy, Psy. D. is a clinical psychologist, a licensed professional counselor associate, and a spiritual care specialist. With a lifelong love of learning, he has many degrees and accomplishments. He graduated with a doctorate in psychology from the Graduate Theological Foundation in Mishawka, IN. Dr. Aguessy was passionate about learning about the intersection of spirituality with psychology and continued his theological training at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and JFK Medical center in NJ.
His early clinical work included supporting patients in their early stage of disability at the Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation in NJ. In addition, most of his research and clinical work is concentrated on End of Life, palliative care, grief and loss. Dr. Aguessy has worked as a grief counselor for the Connecticut Hospice. Dr. Aguessy has also worked as a counselor at Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut Health, Trinity Health of New England, and Athena Health.
Dr. Bido Aguessy works with adolescents and adults that are experiencing trauma, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), depression, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, and anger. He also works with the adults in the areas of geriatric depression and end of life. Dr. Aguessy’s holistic philosophy includes working with the whole family and the individual to necessitate change and growth.
As theologian, he integrates spirituality in his clinical approach. Dr. Aguessy is well-versed in psychological methods of Depth Psychology, Jungian psychology, and logo therapy. He also works within a family systems perspective and is culturally sensitive. He is the author of a few therapeutic methods, like the Seven-week grief group therapy. Dr. Aguessy is also a published author of the book “Let’s Talk about the End of Life Psychotherapy. “
Dr. Aguessy is a fluent speaker of English, French, Ewe, Mina, and Fon languages.
Dr. Aguessy provides:
Individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults
“I have been a patient of Dr. Holly Schiff’s for a few years now. She is an amazing support for me as she offers valuable insight, pushes me to get out of my comfort zone, is non-judgemental, actually listens, works with my schedule, and genuinely cares. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. I highly recommend her!”
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.
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.
Asia is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She is a graduate of the University of New Haven, with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from University of New Haven. She has clinical experience in counseling, crisis management and stabilization, psychiatric residential treatment, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Asia is certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Crisis, and Family Trauma.
Asia is a dynamic and engaging therapist who quickly joins with her clients in order to guide them to success in health, happiness, and healing. She is non-judgmental and caring to her clients as she identifies this as the key to healing and transformation. Her approach is holistic, custom tailored, and strength-based understanding that each client has both strengths and weaknesses and each client requires a customized personalized plan. Asia is passionate about helping clients identify their core values and motivation for change so they live a life in line with their authentic integrity. She offers her clients hope, support, and evidence-based strategies to help them achieve the goals they desire.
In her free time Asia enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with family/friends.
Asia provides the following services:
Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families
Julia Bombassei, LPC-A, earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Gordon College. Subsequently, she pursued a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Julia has experience working with children, teens, and adults in multiple mental health settings such as private practice and IOP/PHP programs. She has also led multiple groups including, anxiety skills groups, young adult groups, and dual diagnosis groups. She enjoys working with all ages, but has a special affinity working with children and teens throughout their developmental phases.
Her therapeutic approach is one of collaboration, connection, trust and respect. She believes in an approach that is personalized to her clients specific needs. Julia quickly establishes rapport with her client and as a team, she creates an individualized treatment plan to address all behaviors and issues to be tackled in therapy with very specific methods and treatment gleaned from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) , CBT ( Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Solutions Focused therapy, and Person Centered Therapy. Her goal for each client is to develop deep self awareness and create a metaphorical toolbelt of skills. Julia believes in goal directed treatment with accountability measures so that clients know they can measure their success and she understands that most therapy takes place in the real world which is why she creates specific plans for the implementation of skills.
Julia treats the whole client and with kids and teens, she understands how important the family and school can be to the whole growth of the child. She coordinates care with outside providers, school, and of course, parents. She involves parents in the therapeutic process as much as possible knowing sometimes, the family dynamic can require some treatment as well. In her free time, Julia enjoys spending time in nature, playing with her dog, and competing in powerlifting.
Julia Offers:
Individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults
Natasha McLain, LMFTA. Natasha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in cc the state of CT. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees in communication and psychology and her Master’s of marriage and family therapy at Southern Connecticut State University. Natasha uses a developmental, person-centered, solution informed approach to therapy. She believes that the client is an expert in their own experience. She aims to help clients determine their personal needs, goals and ways of achieving them. In helping you identify what matters to you (and what doesn’t), she collaborates with clients to identify, explore, intervene, and repair any parts where they feel healing is required.
Navigating life experiences from birth to present can be challenging but can also be deeply rewarding. Depending on your desired goals, Natasha uses a variety of developmentally based systems’ therapies to examine learned behaviors and communication styles so you can choose more of what works for you and less of what does not. Natasha draws from emotionally focused family therapy, attachment theory, and interpersonal neurobiology to promote healthy rewarding relationships, restore and improve meaningful connection, and access resilience in your life. Identifying parts of development where needs were poorly met, using reparative therapies, Natasha will help reshape, heal, and repair the past to reveal and explore your unique personhood, your purpose, and meaning.
Natasha chose the field of marriage and family therapy for its focus on system theory, examining how a system impacts an individual as well as how the individual affects the system. Her experience includes assisting couples to navigate life’s changes such as the birth of a new child, developing age-appropriate parenting styles, repairing breakdowns in communication and intimacy incongruencies. Natasha has experience in co-parenting mediation and counseling, premarital counseling and facilitating parent education programs.
Natasha’s therapeutic goal is to help you answer your own “miracle question”, if you woke tomorrow and your life felt right and your own, what would be new and different? In therapy she works with clients to not only understand that question but to develop strategies for making their vision a reality. Sometimes people feel stuck. Feeling as though life is happening without their consent. It is Natasha’s belief that everyone possesses the resources to unstick themselves and uncover those abilities. Solution focused and strategic family therapies provide a blueprint for regaining control of one’s life. Whether the identified goals are long or short term, focusing on the potential solutions, and the client’s self-efficacy can help in the achievement of them. When so many variables in life are beyond our control, regaining confidence in our own abilities and strengths can help create a desired future.
When not with clients, Natasha can be found digging for worms with her two boys, ages three and eight. She loves planting, propagating, and tending to her many, many plants and creating new sourdough recipes. She has a deep passion for exploring new places and cultures, including cuisine. When not in the garden or kitchen, Natasha can be found thrifting at Goodwill with a true crime podcast in her earbuds.
Natasha provides:
Individual counseling for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults.
Family counseling for kids and teens.
Couples counseling
Pre-marital counseling, co-parenting counseling, and assistance with divorce and families.
Therapeutic treatments and counseling for: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Bipolar and related disorders, and Substance Abuse Disorders. OCD, Depressive disorders, Stress, Anger, and trauma-related disorders.
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
Dr. Bido Aguessy, Psy. D. is a clinical psychologist, a licensed professional counselor associate, and a spiritual care specialist. With a lifelong love of learning, he has many degrees and accomplishments. He graduated with a doctorate in psychology from the Graduate Theological Foundation in Mishawka, IN. Dr. Aguessy was passionate about learning about the intersection of spirituality with psychology and continued his theological training at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and JFK Medical center in NJ.
His early clinical work included supporting patients in their early stage of disability at the Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation in NJ. In addition, most of his research and clinical work is concentrated on End of Life, palliative care, grief and loss. Dr. Aguessy has worked as a grief counselor for the Connecticut Hospice. Dr. Aguessy has also worked as a counselor at Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut Health, Trinity Health of New England, and Athena Health.
Dr. Bido Aguessy works with adolescents and adults that are experiencing trauma, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), depression, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, and anger. He also works with the adults in the areas of geriatric depression and end of life. Dr. Aguessy’s holistic philosophy includes working with the whole family and the individual to necessitate change and growth.
As theologian, he integrates spirituality in his clinical approach. Dr. Aguessy is well-versed in psychological methods of Depth Psychology, Jungian psychology, and logo therapy. He also works within a family systems perspective and is culturally sensitive. He is the author of a few therapeutic methods, like the Seven-week grief group therapy. Dr. Aguessy is also a published author of the book “Let’s Talk about the End of Life Psychotherapy. “
Dr. Aguessy is a fluent speaker of English, French, Ewe, Mina, and Fon languages.
Dr. Aguessy provides:
Individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults
Nicole Scoffone LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. She received her masters’ in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Saint Joseph. Over the last five years, Nicole has been passionate about working with a diversity of clients ranging from young children to adults in mental health agencies. Nicole focuses on building a positive rapport with every client, maintaining a great relationship from the first session and on. Throughout her work, she prides herself on being deeply compassionate, caring, warm, culturally aware, and positive. Her primary therapeutic methods areDBT (Dialetical Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), with some additional use of Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy. Nicole believes in adding a healthy dose of skills building within therapy, such as, healthy relationships, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness. Nicole is highly skilled in forming trusting alliances with her clients using a non-judgmental and calm approach. She helps clients find meaning in experiences, process the past, and, most importantly, strive for and achieve the life and future that they envision for themselves.
Nicole offers:
Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Communication, relationship, and family problems.
Anxiety, Depression,Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Stress, Trauma, OCD, Divorce/Blended Families, and LGBTQ+ issues.
CBT, Behavioral, Solution- Focused, Mindfulness, and DBT Therapeutic approaches
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
Natasha McLain, LMFTA. Natasha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in cc the state of CT. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees in communication and psychology and her Master’s of marriage and family therapy at Southern Connecticut State University. Natasha uses a developmental, person-centered, solution informed approach to therapy. She believes that the client is an expert in their own experience. She aims to help clients determine their personal needs, goals and ways of achieving them. In helping you identify what matters to you (and what doesn’t), she collaborates with clients to identify, explore, intervene, and repair any parts where they feel healing is required.
Navigating life experiences from birth to present can be challenging but can also be deeply rewarding. Depending on your desired goals, Natasha uses a variety of developmentally based systems’ therapies to examine learned behaviors and communication styles so you can choose more of what works for you and less of what does not. Natasha draws from emotionally focused family therapy, attachment theory, and interpersonal neurobiology to promote healthy rewarding relationships, restore and improve meaningful connection, and access resilience in your life. Identifying parts of development where needs were poorly met, using reparative therapies, Natasha will help reshape, heal, and repair the past to reveal and explore your unique personhood, your purpose, and meaning.
Natasha chose the field of marriage and family therapy for its focus on system theory, examining how a system impacts an individual as well as how the individual affects the system. Her experience includes assisting couples to navigate life’s changes such as the birth of a new child, developing age-appropriate parenting styles, repairing breakdowns in communication and intimacy incongruencies. Natasha has experience in co-parenting mediation and counseling, premarital counseling and facilitating parent education programs.
Natasha’s therapeutic goal is to help you answer your own “miracle question”, if you woke tomorrow and your life felt right and your own, what would be new and different? In therapy she works with clients to not only understand that question but to develop strategies for making their vision a reality. Sometimes people feel stuck. Feeling as though life is happening without their consent. It is Natasha’s belief that everyone possesses the resources to unstick themselves and uncover those abilities. Solution focused and strategic family therapies provide a blueprint for regaining control of one’s life. Whether the identified goals are long or short term, focusing on the potential solutions, and the client’s self-efficacy can help in the achievement of them. When so many variables in life are beyond our control, regaining confidence in our own abilities and strengths can help create a desired future.
When not with clients, Natasha can be found digging for worms with her two boys, ages three and eight. She loves planting, propagating, and tending to her many, many plants and creating new sourdough recipes. She has a deep passion for exploring new places and cultures, including cuisine. When not in the garden or kitchen, Natasha can be found thrifting at Goodwill with a true crime podcast in her earbuds.
Natasha provides:
Individual counseling for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults.
Family counseling for kids and teens.
Couples counseling
Pre-marital counseling, co-parenting counseling, and assistance with divorce and families.
Therapeutic treatments and counseling for: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Bipolar and related disorders, and Substance Abuse Disorders. OCD, Depressive disorders, Stress, Anger, and trauma-related disorders.
