Meet the Team

  • Madeline Johns, LMSW

    Individual and Family Therapist

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    Madeline is a Licensed Master Social Worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Syracuse University. She has experience working with adults and adolescents in community mental health settings, supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions. Prior to obtaining her master’s degree, Madeline also worked with adolescents in school-based settings.

    Madeline’s therapeutic approach is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered framework. She recognizes the influence of social, relational, and environmental factors on mental health and believes in understanding individuals within the broader context of their lived experiences.

    Utilizing evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Madeline takes a collaborative and individualized approach to therapy, helping clients gain a deeper understanding of their emotional experiences while building upon their existing strengths to navigate challenges and foster meaningful, sustainable change. Her approach emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment that reflects each client's unique needs, experiences, and goals.

    Madeline believes that therapeutic progress is not always linear and that meaningful change occurs at different rates for each individual. She prioritizes establishing a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Recognizing clients as experts in their own experiences, she aims to foster autonomy and empower individuals throughout the therapeutic process.

    Outside of her clinical work, Madeline enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time outdoors.


  • Samantha DiBenedetto, LMSW

    Individual and Family Therapist

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    Samantha is a Licensed Master Social Work with a Master of Social Work from Fordham University. She has experience supporting individuals navigate depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, and life transitions. Samantha works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults to help meet clients where they are, navigating difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance use, and ADHD.

    Samantha believes that the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative process to help an individual take control in their lives. She believes therapy is a nonjudgmental space to process and increase understanding of the stressors and challenges across the lifespan. Through working with Samantha, you will work with someone that is empathetic and can help you navigate and overcome challenges to support emotional
    wellness. Samantha incorporates interventions from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and a person- centered approach to tailor to your unique needs and therapeutic goals.

    Outside the office, Samantha enjoys spending time with family and friends, and going to
    concerts.

  • Cameron (Cam) Keeley, LPC

    Clinical Director

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    Cameron is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Connecticut State University. She utilizes evidence-based approaches like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to help individuals manage anxiety, depression, communication skills, intellectual/developmental challenges, and school avoidance. Cameron is comfortable in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.

    Cameron creates a warm, judgment-free space where clients feel heard and empowered to overcome their challenges. In her free time, Cameron enjoys spending time outside with her dog and painting.

    “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

    Schedule an appointment with Cameron today and start your journey towards a healthier, happier you.

Southbury Counseling opened in 2019 when Brendan Stack moved his offices into the Southbury community from northwestern Connecticut. Southbury Counseling is committed to making therapy accessible to every member of the community that needs it regardless of finances. Southbury Counseling is continuing to grow and hopes to help you along the way on your healing journey.

Ready to take control over your life? Schedule an intake today