Our Team
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Christine Conway, LCSW
Clinical Director
Christine is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals and families create meaningful, lasting change. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed and evidence-based care, she empowers clients to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, clarity, and resilience. She brings a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive approach to therapy, ensuring every client feels seen, supported, and understood. Christine has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as families facing complex emotional or relational concerns. Her expertise includes trauma treatment, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, and stress-related challenges. A graduate of Sacred Heart University, Christine integrates proven therapeutic modalities—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused interventions, and exposure-based techniques—to help clients achieve measurable, meaningful progress. Her background in substance use treatment further strengthens her ability to support individuals seeking recovery and stability. Christine’s commitment to social justice and equitable access to care informs every aspect of her practice. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their goals, build new skills, and move toward healthier and more fulfilling lives. If you are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable therapist who will partner with you on your path to growth, Christine offers flexible scheduling options and a welcoming space designed to meet your needs.
If you are in the Cheshire area and seeking a compassionate and experienced therapist, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with Christine today. She offers flexible scheduling options and a safe, supportive environment designed to help you achieve your personal goals.
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Kerlyne Moise, LMSW
Kerlyne is an experienced social worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University and more than 10 years of direct service experience working with vulnerable populations, including youth, adults, and families. Her career includes roles in mental health recovery, community support, and protective services, giving her a deep understanding of developmental, emotional, and environmental factors that impact a child’s well-being.
Kerlyne approaches therapy with warmth, structure, and cultural humility. She prioritizes building strong rapport with young clients while patterning with families to create a lasting change. Her areas of focus include emotional and behavioral regulation, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and adjustment challenges.
Dedicated, friendly, and naturally intuitive, Kerlyne creates a supportive space where children and teens can grow with confidence. She is also fluent in Haitian Creole and enjoys working with multicultural families.
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Demetria McKenzie, LCSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing support to children, adolescents, adults and families. I am devoted to creating a warm, non-judgmental and supportive environment in therapy, honoring the cultures, systems, and relationships that shape people’s lives and challenges. I am dedicated to a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy, focusing on building strong, trusting relationships with the individual I work with. My goal is to help individuals navigate life’s challenges through processing emotions and developing effective coping strategies to achieve personal growth.
With a MSW from NYU and M.Ed from University of Bridgeport, I have experience providing clinical support to children, adolescents and families in public schools and mental health agencies. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities—including mindfulness-based strategies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Strength Based Perspectives.
I support clients in managing stress, anxiety, depression, school avoidance, childhood-adolescent behavior challenges, communication skills, relationship issues and life transitions.
I aim to provide a safe, welcoming space for all ages, as a partner who is committed to walking alongside you on your journey of self-discovery.
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Samantha Zarcone, LPCA
Hi, I’m Sam, a compassionate and client-centered counselor dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges and guiding them toward healing, growth, and meaningful change. I provide counseling for children, teens, and adults, both in person in Cheshire and virtually throughout Connecticut, offering flexible and accessible care for all ages.
I work from a collaborative, supportive approach, meeting each client exactly where they are. My goal is to help you build self-awareness, resilience, and confidence as we work together to create healthier patterns and navigate the obstacles impacting your life.
My clinical experience includes supporting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral challenges in children, mood disorders, stress management, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. I also enjoy helping clients develop stronger coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and overall mental wellness.
In my sessions, I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and age-appropriate therapeutic techniques when working with children and adolescents. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where every client, from young children to adults, feels heard, supported, and empowered.
At the heart of my work is the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing. My role is to walk alongside you as you rediscover your strengths, build tools that work for your unique needs, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to help, whether in Cheshire or through virtual therapy from the comfort of your home.
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Ariel Greene, PMHNP-BC
Ariel Greene is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Master of Science in Nursing from Fairfield University, specializing in psychiatric mental health care across the lifespan. Ariel has experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD, through a compassionate and evidence-based approach.
Ariel believes in a collaborative approach to mental health care, tailoring treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique needs. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their mental health journey. She emphasizes holistic well-being by combining medication management with lifestyle adjustments and coping strategies to promote lasting improvement.
Ariel sees patients of all ages, working with adolescents, adults, and families to support mental health and well-being at every stage of life.
Outside of work, Ariel enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their dog, exploring new places, and staying active. She values balance, connection, and self-care—principles she brings into both her personal life and clinical practice.Description goes here