Individual and Family Therapost

Schedule with Sharoya

Sharoya Sherman, LMSW, is a skilled and compassionate behavioral health professional with 15 years of experience in the social services field. She began her professional journey after graduating from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut in 2008 and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Social Work from the Hunter Silberman School of Social Work in New York.

Sharoya provides thoughtful, individualized behavioral health therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Her areas of focus include grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, emotional wellness, and navigating challenging seasons of life. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic approaches to help clients develop healthier thought patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

At the heart of Sharoya’s practice is her belief that everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and free of judgment. She is passionate about helping clients reconnect with their strengths, rediscover hope, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Individual and Family Therapist

Schedule with Vanessa

Vanessa is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) who brings a warm, curious, and compassionate presence to her work with children, adolescents, and adults. She believes therapy is a collaborative process and strives to create a supportive environment where each client feels heard, understood, and empowered.

Using an integrative, holistic approach, Vanessa draws from client-centered, strength-based, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tailor therapy to each individual’s unique needs. She recognizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and life experiences, helping clients deepen self-awareness and develop greater emotional balance.

Vanessa has experience working with children and adolescents in both outpatient and school settings. She is passionate about supporting clients as they navigate anxiety, depression, stress, school difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, and other life challenges. When working with children and adolescents, she meets each client where they are and uses an age-appropriate, individualized approach to help them feel safe, build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and develop confidence. 

Vanessa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University.

Individual and Family Therapist

Schedule with Collin

Collin is a Licensed Master Social Worker who works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families navigating a wide range of mental health, relational, substance use, and identity-related concerns. She holds an M.S.W. in clinical social work from Smith College School for Social Work. She brings a rich, varied background to her clinical work, including prior experience as a high school teacher, which continues to inform her deep appreciation for the developmental needs of young people.

Collin's clinical experience spans residential, intensive outpatient, and school-based settings, where she provided individual and group therapy, conducted intake/risk assessments, and developed collaborative treatment/IEP-504 plans for clients managing learning differences, eating disorders, substance use, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, and trauma.

Collin's approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory and is person-centered, strengths-based, systems-oriented, and trauma-informed. She holds an awareness of the mind-body connection throughout her work, attending to the many ways mental health can manifest somatically, and believes that every person holds the capacity to heal from within. Collin works to create a space where clients feel safe to explore their full selves.

As a white, queer/bisexual, cisgender woman, Collin is especially passionate about supporting clients who hold identities that make them more likely to experience inequity and is committed to practicing with cultural humility and an ongoing awareness of the ways power and privilege shape mental health care today. 

Individual and Family Therapist

Schedule with Leslie

Leslie is an accomplished social worker with a Master's degree from Rutgers University and 7 years of experience in healthcare. I have a substantial background in trauma-informed care and case management. The highlight of my experience is working with a diverse population in an acute hospital setting, developing relationships with patients and families, initiating psychosocial assessments, and offering emotional support. Providing a strong academic foundation to my position.

Leslie has a warm and inviting approach to therapy. My commitment is to improve social wellness and cultural competence while building a positive therapeutic connection. My areas of expertise include depression, urbanized trauma, anxiety, and socioeconomic factors that affect one's mental health.

My mission is to empower individuals and communities by addressing structural issues and promoting significant societal change. I am very excited about having the opportunity to contribute to your novel approach to mental health. Leslie, who is kind and soft-spoken, creates an environment in which adults and adolescent children can get support and a listening ear.

Individual and Family Therapist

Schedule with Erin

Hello, I’m Erin, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and proud graduate of Fordham University. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

My professional experience spans a variety of settings, including residential youth facilities, group homes, adult outpatient mental health and substance use treatment programs, and community-based crisis services. I have worked extensively with adults involved in the criminal justice system through group therapy, as well as with families supporting youth who have experienced criminal justice involvement. In addition, I currently work on a mobile crisis unit, assisting children and families who are experiencing mental health crises and helping them access support during some of their most difficult moments.

I utilize evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed therapy. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.

I enjoy working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and other emotions or experiences that may feel unfamiliar, overwhelming, or difficult to understand.

Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply seeking greater self-awareness and emotional well-being, I strive to provide support, guidance, and practical tools to help you move forward.

Site Director

Amanda is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P) committed to empowering individuals on their mental health and wellness journeys. Holding a Master of Arts degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Albertus Magnus College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Amanda brings a unique and holistic approach to therapy.

Drawing upon a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, Amanda integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills techniques to help clients identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Amanda is also trained in ERP therapy for treating OCD. Her therapeutic approach is further enriched by principles of positive psychology, fostering resilience, well-being, and the cultivation of personal strengths. At the heart of her practice lies a person-centered philosophy, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and actively involved in shaping their therapeutic goals.

A distinctive aspect of Amanda's expertise is her incorporation of art therapy into her professional practice. Recognizing the profound power of creative expression, she provides clients with opportunities to explore their emotions, gain deeper self-awareness, and facilitate healing through various art mediums. This experiential approach can particularly benefit individuals who find it challenging to express themselves verbally, unlocking new avenues for insight and growth.

Outside of work, Amanda is an avid reader and artist, and enjoys playing video games, nurturing her houseplants, and enthusiastically cheering on the UConn Huskies basketball teams.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Schedule with Laura

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.