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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.

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
• Treatment areas: trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, anger management, and emotional balance.
• Weekly 7 week grief groups on Saturdays in Glastonbury: Loss of Spouse, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Parent, Loss of a Sibling, Loss of a Pet.

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

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

Patricia obtained her PhD in clinical psychology at the Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas in 2002. Soon after she completed her training she was hired to provide clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, crisis interventions, and therapy to immigrant children and families at Clifford Beers Community Care Center. In 2011 Patricia was promoted to Program Manager for all Trauma Services. In 2013, after she obtained her LCSW she became faculty at Southern Connecticut State University where she has been teaching a clinical practicum class to MSW candidates.

In 2016 she joined the Yale Pediatric Primary Care Center and in addition to providing clinical services to children and families, she provided clinical training to medical students and residents. Patricia facilitated psychoeducation groups for Latino and Refugee families. She also provided advocacy in collaboration with the Medical Legal Partnership. Patricia is a bilingual-bicultural trained in psychodynamics and she is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Areas of expertise include work with children, adolescents and families affected by trauma, parent-child attachment, conflict resolution, parenting, acculturation and adjustment issues, grief and coping with living with complex medical diagnosis. Patricia is certified in Seminar Field Instruction (SIFI) and she has over 12 years of experience supervising MSW students and post master social work professionals.

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