Our Team
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Madeline Mandeville, LPCA
Individual and Family Therapist
Madeline (Maddy) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from University of New Haven. Maddy brings prior work experience of supporting at-risk youths in a variety of mental health settings such as: inpatient psychiatric care, residential programs, and outpatient clinics. She specializes in working with anxiety, depression and trauma.
Maddy uses a variety of evidenced based practices and person-centered approaches to help clients navigate everyday challenges and relational issues, while also helping clients improve in areas such as communication, expressing emotions, and mindfulness. Maddy works with her clients to create individualized goals that encourage growth and healing. Common therapeutic interventions used are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Maddy is an empathic and committed mental health professional that provides a space built from comfort and understanding. By creating a safe and non judgmental space, Maddy ensures that clients are listened to and advocated for. She is comfortable working with children, teens, and adults and provides individual and family therapy services.
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Abel Zapata Cabrera, LPCA
Individual and Family Therapist
Abel is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) who earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. He enjoys working with teens (ages 11+), adults, and couples, providing both individual and couples therapy. Abel specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, attachment issues, and grief. He also has extensive experience working with veterans, having previously practiced in a Tennessee office that partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling services to veterans through direct referrals.
Abel takes a person-centered and collaborative approach to therapy, recognizing that every client’s journey is unique. He integrates a multicultural perspective into his practice and utilizes evidence-based strategies, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Christian counseling when requested.
Dedicated to fostering a judgment-free and safe environment, Abel strives to ensure that every client feels genuinely heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. He is proudly bilingual and offers services in both English and Spanish.
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Mally Rhian, LMSW
Individual and Family Therapist
Hello!
My name is Mally Rhian, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I believe that therapy can be a meaningful opportunity for individuals to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and create positive change. I strive to create a welcoming, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where individuals can share and explore their experiences and work toward meaningful personal growth.
My background in behavioral health includes experience in inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, forensic mental health, and community-based services. Through my experience at Yale New Haven Hospital, Whiting Forensic Hospital, Silver Hill Hospital, and Optimus Healthcare, I have supported individuals across different age groups with diverse mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and psychosis. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the importance of individualized care, collaboration, and meeting each person where they are in their journey. My therapeutic approach can incorporate, but is not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I draw from these approaches to help clients explore thought and behavior patterns, strengthen coping skills, navigate difficult emotions, and identify meaningful steps toward change.
I recognize that beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, and I strive to foster a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and respect. I aim to meet clients with openness and compassion, creating space for them to feel comfortable sharing their experiences without fear of judgment. Growth looks different for everyone, and I value the importance of working collaboratively while honoring each person's unique experiences and pace. My goal is to support individuals in recognizing their strengths, navigating life's challenges, and building a life that feels more meaningful and aligned with their values. I look forward to having the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey! -

Mikayla Tierney, LPCA
Individual and Family Therapist
Mikayla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) who earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of New Haven. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults and is passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, and other emotional challenges.
Mikayla believes that therapy is a collaborative journey and strives to create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. She takes a person-centered approach to therapy, recognizing that each client is the expert on their own life, while incorporating evidence-based interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to meet each individual's unique needs and goals. She hopes that every client leaves sessions feeling heard, supported, and empowered with the tools they need to create meaningful, lasting change.
In her free time, Mikayla enjoys drawing, reading, staying active at the gym, and spending time with family and friends.
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Nicolette Tingo, MA, LPC-A
Individual and Family Therapist
Nicolette Tingo, MA, LPC-A, earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Salve Regina University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in outpatient mental health settings.
Nicolette takes a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to therapy, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey. She has experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal relationship concerns.
Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based and creative interventions, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, art therapy, creative writing, and trauma-informed practices to meet each client’s unique needs. She has also received training in Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), a framework designed to support children who have experienced trauma, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and promote healthy family relationships.
Nicolette believes that every client deserves a compassionate, collaborative, and individualized therapeutic experience. She emphasizes safety, autonomy, unconditional positive regard, and holistic care while meeting clients where they are and supporting them in working toward meaningful, lasting change.
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Lexi Valentine, LMSW
Individual and Family Therapist
I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and affirming environment where clients can show up authentically, explore life's challenges, and build meaningful change at their own pace.
I earned my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Eastern Connecticut State University and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Quinnipiac University. Throughout my education and clinical experience, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
While I enjoy working with a wide range of populations, I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and youth. I understand the importance of having a space where you feel respected, understood, and empowered to be yourself. Whether you are navigating identity exploration, life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, family concerns, or simply feeling stuck, I strive to meet you with compassion, curiosity, and genuine support.
My approach is strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed. I believe that therapy works best when it feels collaborative, and I work alongside clients to identify their strengths, develop coping skills, build resilience, and move toward the life they want for themselves.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I am committed to providing a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and build the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change. Together, we can work toward helping you feel more confident, connected, and empowered in your everyday life. -

Kathryn Bagley, LCSW
Individual and Family Therapist
Kathryn (Katie) is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nearly 10 years experience working in the mental health field in a variety of capacities. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Southern Connecticut State University, and went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University.
Katie has a background working in various areas of clinical settings, including community-based mental health care, multi-dimensional family therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), private practice, and school-based mental health. Katie specializes in providing trauma-informed care to an array of populations, including individuals, families, and adolescents, and has experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, grief, and major life changes.
By being a welcoming, non-judgemental, and trauma-informed clinician, Katie is able to offer a wide array of tools and modalities to assist individuals by meeting them where they are at. This may include CBT, mindfulness, DBT and distress tolerance tools, gender-affirming care, and more. Katie brings her sense of humor and down-to-earth approach into the room to allow for feelings of safety, security, and genuine human connection in the therapy process.
Outside her first passion of the therapeutic setting, Katie enjoys reading, needlepointing, and spending time with her two cats.
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Alice Hargrove, LPCA
Individual and Family Therapist
Alice holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Behavioral Neuroscience from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who is passionate about helping individuals better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and create meaningful change.
Alice specializes in working with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, substance use concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and relationship challenges. She primarily works with individuals between the ages of 18 and 40.Throughout her clinical experience, Alice has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including college counseling centers, inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment programs, nonprofit organizations, and private practice. These experiences have allowed her to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of concerns and life experiences.
Alice takes an integrative, individualized approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and psychoeducation. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, she works collaboratively with each client to identify strategies and interventions that best fit their goals, personality, and individual circumstances.
Creating a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment is central to Alice’s approach. She believes that feeling heard, understood, and accepted is an important foundation for meaningful therapeutic work. Her overarching goal is to empower clients to better understand themselves, build upon their strengths, develop effective coping skills, and feel more confident navigating the challenges in their lives. -

Brianna Dickens, LMSW
Individual and Family Therapist
Brianna is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a two-time graduate of Quinnipiac University, where she earned a Master of Social Work and a Master of Science in Special Education. She works with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, behavioral challenges, life transitions, relationship concerns, and school-related stressors.
Brianna believes therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. She creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges. Her approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based interventions, play therapy and person-centered therapy.
With nearly a decade of experience as a school social worker, Brianna has supported children, adolescents, and families through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental challenges. Her background in both social work and special education provides her with a unique understanding of the connection between emotional well-being, learning, and personal growth. She also has experience providing outpatient therapy to children, teens, and adults with a variety of mental health concerns.
Brianna meets clients where they are, providing support and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges in a safe and empowering environment. Her goal is to help clients recognize their strengths, build resilience, and feel confident in their ability to create meaningful change.
Outside of the therapy space, Brianna enjoys making memories with her husband, toddler, and loved ones. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and practicing self-care with a relaxing manicure or pedicure.
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Ashley Boone, LPCA
Individual and Family Therapist
Ashley is a dedicated Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) who earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Child Development from Albertus Magnus College and holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and Mental Health from Post University.
Ashley utilizes a client-centered, integrative therapeutic approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and person-centered therapy. She believes in meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
Ashley is committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and inclusive therapeutic environment where clients feel supported and understood. Through a collaborative and strengths-based process, she honors each client’s unique story and pace. She works with individuals navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth, helping them reconnect with their values and resilience. Therapy with Ashley is not about “fixing” a person—it’s about supporting clients as they gain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
She values authenticity, curiosity, and cultural awareness in the therapeutic process. Her goal is to foster an empowering environment where clients feel comfortable showing up as their full selves and working toward the life they want to live.
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Laura Ferretti, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Laura is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients across the lifespan.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Connecticut. Her clinical interests include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
She brings ten years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care, having worked in hospitals across the country before moving into advanced practice. That background shapes how she approaches psychiatric care — she is comfortable with complexity and accustomed to meeting people in genuinely hard moments.
Laura takes a holistic approach, working to understand the whole person rather than treating symptoms in isolation. She is a compassionate and attentive listener, committed to helping patients navigate their mental health journey.
Outside of work, Laura is an avid traveler, hiker, and foodie. She enjoys reading, going to concerts, and spending time with family.
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Morgan Bowles, LPC-A
Individual and Family Therapist
Morgan (she/her/hers) is a licensed professional counselor associate (LPC-A). Morgan strives to create a safe and welcoming space for clients by focusing on the strength and power of collaborative therapeutic relationships. She provides consistent, unconditional positive regard and is dedicated to meeting clients' individualized needs by using an integrative approach to counseling. Some interventions Morgan uses include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. Morgan has experience working with individuals of all ages facing a variety of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, trauma, life transitions, body image, substance use, and more. Morgan is attentive to ongoing cultural competence, and provides both gender-affirming and anti-racist care.
Morgan received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire and her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College.
In her free time, Morgan enjoys taking walks with her dog, spending time with family and friends, and crafting. Morgan has been dancing for 20+ years and currently choreographs for local studios. She strongly believes in the benefits movement has on mental health. Morgan also enjoys collecting trinkets and listening to Noah Kahan's music.