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Hi, I'm Lexi.

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 in 2025 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.

Individual and Family Therapist

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Riley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) who views mental health as an active, integrated practice. Rooted in the belief that the mind and body are inextricably linked, her approach blends traditional CBT, DBT and somatic work with a deep appreciation for mindfulness and physiological awareness.

Riley specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, with a particular interest in helping student-athletes overcome burnout. 

She is skilled at creating a therapeutic space that is both calm and empowering so you can build the practical tools needed for a resilient, balanced life.

Whether you are navigating a major transition or seeking personal growth, Riley works as a collaborative partner to honor your unique story and cultivate sustainable, long-term well-being.

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Schedule with Maddy

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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Kara is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who earned her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University. She has experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions, with a background in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and advocacy.

Her approach is collaborative, direct, and grounded in real-life application. She draws from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed skills, and trauma-informed frameworks, while recognizing that healing is not one-size-fits-all. She works to meet clients where they are—whether that means building structure, developing coping tools that actually work, or creating a space where things can be said out loud without judgment. She focuses on helping clients understand patterns and take small, realistic steps toward change.

She works well with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or navigating periods of uncertainty.

With experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, she brings a strong sense of empathy and respect into her work. She aims to create a space that feels genuine, down-to-earth, and actually helpful—where clients can speak openly and feel understood.

Outside of her clinical work, Karalyn enjoys walking her dog, spending time with friends and family, and the occasional karaoke night.

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Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.

Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Briana, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families work through challenges, build confidence, and create meaningful change.

Throughout my training and clinical experience, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the resilience of young people and the importance of creating a space where they feel safe, understood, and supported. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, life transitions, or challenges at home and school. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership, where clients are encouraged to be themselves while learning new skills and discovering their own ability to overcome obstacles.

I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and emotion regulation strategies to help clients develop practical tools they can use in everyday life. I also work closely with families to support growth, strengthen communication, and create lasting positive change.

My goal is to help every client feel seen, heard, and empowered as they work toward emotional well-being, greater resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

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Schedule with Brooke

Brooke is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a Master’s degree from Fairfield University and Bachelor’s degree from Springfield College. She uses a client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to serve her clients. She has experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, substance use, and relational struggles. 

Through a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), somatic practices, and other evidenced-based practices, Brooke creates a positive environment for growth. Her goal is to create a safe space for clients to feel seen and heard, to feel empowered to reach their goals, and to advocate for their needs.

Outside of work, Brooke loves animals, ice cream, exercise, and spending time with her family and friends. She values purpose, passion, curiosity, and authenticity.

Individual and Family Therapist

Schedule with Marie

Marie is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who brings together academic excellence and genuine compassion in her clinical work. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Southern Connecticut State University and her Master of Science in Human Services with a Clinical Counseling specialization from Post University, graduating Cum Laude. With more than 15 years of experience spanning outpatient practices and federally qualified community mental health centers, Marie has built a career defined by thoughtful, skilled care for children, adolescents, families, and adults navigating mental health challenges.

Throughout her clinical practice, Marie has demonstrated versatility and depth in her therapeutic approach. She conducts comprehensive mental health assessments, delivers crisis intervention, and provides ongoing support using evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and strengths-based methodology. Her work has encompassed individual and family counseling, trauma-informed care, safety planning, and intensive in-home services for at-risk youth. Known for her empathy, active listening, and ability to build strong therapeutic relationships, Marie adapts her approach to meet the unique needs of diverse populations while maintaining clear, professional communication that fosters trust and engagement.

Beyond her clinical role, Marie extends her commitment to service through community advocacy and faith-based outreach. As a women’s advocate, she provides Spiritual counseling and support to those facing challenges related to marriage, family, substance abuse, and mental health, while organizing community initiatives focused on women’s empowerment.

After 20 years of finding deep meaning in therapeutic relationships, Marie continues to delight in facilitating connection, collaboration, and quality care—bringing her energetic confidence and personable demeanor to make a lasting difference in client’s mental health journeys.

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Schedule with Darlene

Darlene is a dedicated mental health clinician who provides a warm, nonjudgmental space for adolescents (13+) and adults navigating depression, anxiety, life stressors, substance use, and co-occurring mental health challenges. She blends compassion with structure, empowering clients to better understand their experiences and develop effective tools for healing and growth.

Darlene takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, and person-centered modalities. She partners with clients to build self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, improve coping strategies, and foster accountability and resilience.

With experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and residential levels of care, Darlene has supported individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those involved in the correctional and criminal justice system. Her work with clients who feel stuck in recurring patterns has deepened her understanding of behavioral cycles, unhelpful thinking patterns, conflict resolution, trauma, and the complex relationship between mental health and substance use.

Darlene creates a reassuring and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to share openly. She values autonomy and psychoeducation, offering practical, evidence-based strategies that clients can apply in their daily lives. She believes every individual possesses resilience and the capacity to achieve meaningful personal goals.

She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is committed to holistic care that helps clients reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, strengthen coping skills, and move toward lasting, meaningful change.

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Individual Therapist

Hi, I’m Alyssa Guarino (she/her), a clinical mental health counselor. I work with adults, adolescents, and children navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, and feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care, integrating CBT, DBT, and IFS with expressive arts. I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, highly sensitive and creative clients, and young adults seeking clarity, self-understanding, and more authentic ways of living. I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, affirming, and flexible. Prior to pursuing a Master’s degree at Fairfield University, I served as an Expressive Arts Coordinator supporting adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. This experience continues to inform my work today, shaping my commitment to meeting clients with both clinical skill and genuine humanity. Whether you are navigating a difficult season or looking to better understand longstanding patterns, I aim to support you in moving toward greater stability, connection, and meaning."

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Schedule with Kiana

Healing is relational—and no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker in Connecticut, I work with children, families, and adults who are navigating trauma, behavioral challenges, family conflict, and major life transitions. With a background in foster care and community mental health, I understand how systems impact individuals—and how powerful change can be when families feel supported rather than judged.

Guided by the social work values of service, social justice, and respect for human dignity, I am committed to creating spaces where clients feel empowered, understood, and capable of growth.

Whether you are a child struggling with big emotions, a caregiver seeking support, or an adult working through stress, trauma, or life transitions, I strive to meet you with authenticity, cultural humility, and compassion.

Individual and Family Therapist

Hi, I’m Ann! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, caught in anxious thoughts, going through a life transition, or struggling with self-doubt, therapy is a place to slow down and sort through it. I work with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship stress, life transitions, and identity/self-exploration. Many of my clients are high-achieving but internally anxious, hard on themselves, or unsure of who they are outside of others expectations.

In our work together, we’ll gently explore the patterns keeping you stuck, build emotional regulation skills, and develop practical coping tools. I use a client-centered approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing - meaning you’ll feel supported but also empowered and challenged in ways that help you grow.

Therapy with me doesn’t have to feel clinical or intimidating. I bring warmth, humor, and a playful, down-to-earth energy into the room so you can feel safe enough to be real. Growth happens best when you feel understood!

Michael Izdebski, LPC-A is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University. He is also completing advanced training with the Western New England Psychoanalytic Society, deepening his skills as a psychodynamic therapist. Michael uses psychodynamic therapy to help clients better understand how their past experiences and relationships influence the present—supporting growth, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

Michael has experience working with young adults, adults, and individuals of all ages who are navigating challenges such as life transitions, identity development, relationship issues, and substance use concerns. He provides a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to face difficulties without feeling alone.

Before becoming a therapist, Michael studied Philosophy at Central Connecticut State University, with a focus on existential thinkers, meaning-making, and philosophy of mind. These interests continue to guide his approach, inspiring him to help clients build lives that align with their values, create fulfilling relationships, and discover a deeper sense of meaning and acceptance.

Michael welcomes clients seeking support for anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, self-esteem, and personal growth, and offers a thoughtful, compassionate approach tailored to each individual.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Jacqueline earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies from Wellesley College. She is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Originally from Minneapolis, Jacqueline appreciates the importance of community and strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and empowered. She believes that mental health care works best when it is rooted in trust, respect, and shared decision-making. She values a collaborative, developmentally informed approach to care and works closely with patients and their support systems to create thoughtful, individualized treatment plans that may include therapy, lifestyle interventions, and medication management when appropriate. Her approach emphasizes early intervention, resilience-building, and helping people develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive. 

Rachael Burke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations throughout Connecticut. Rachael has multiple years experience working with individuals, groups, couples, and families in both the home and clinic settings.

Rachael specializes in the treatment of people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.  Rachael provides individual and couple counseling services. She incorporates Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her work.

Rachael holds a membership with the National Association of Social Workers.

Individual and Family Therapist

Jeffrey is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is a License Professional Counseling Associate. He specializes in helping individuals navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use & existential issues. Jeffrey utilizes an eclectic & multidimensional approach to capitalize on each client’s individuality. With this in mind, Jeffrey incorporates evidenced-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), the Gottman method for couples, Person-Centered therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, & Psychoeducation to collaboratively formulate a treatment plan that would best fit each person. It is vital for Jeffrey to cultivate a non-judgmental atmosphere where people feel seen & heard. His objective in counseling is to empower clients to navigate the challenges in their lives in a healthy and sustainable way.

Individual Therapist

Emily is a Rutgers University graduate and a Licensed Master of Social Worker. She specializes in eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety & obsessive- compulsive disorder. Emily has worked in various mental health settings, including outpatient clinics, residential programs, and youth shelters.

Her therapeutic approach is tailored to address the unique needs of each individual and utilizes an array of evidence-based treatment modalities. Emily is dedicated to helping others be the best version of themselves.

Individual Therapist

Hello! I’m Mickayla Diffley, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) based in Southington, Connecticut. I’m dedicated to supporting clients as they navigate life’s challenges and embrace personal growth.

I specialize in helping children, teens, adults, and families work through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress management, and emotional regulation. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health counseling that empowers you to feel more balanced, confident, and fulfilled in your daily life.

I offer both in-person therapy in Southington, CT and online counseling sessions across Connecticut, making support accessible no matter where you are.

I draw from proven therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices. These tools help clients build practical skills to manage obstacles, achieve goals, and create lasting change.

My counseling style is client-centered and multicultural, honoring each person’s unique background, identity, and lived experiences. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. Healing happens when you can show up as your authentic self.

I have experience working with clients across diverse ages and backgrounds, supporting individuals and families as they navigate a wide range of challenges and diagnoses.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy rock climbing, baking, painting, going to the gym, walking my French Bulldog, and spending time with family and friends.

If you’re looking for therapy in Southington, CT—or online therapy anywhere in Connecticut—I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, growth, and achieving your personal and emotional wellness goals.