42 Lake Ave
Worcester, Mass
01604
Helping the Central Mass Community since 2016
OUR Coaches & Counselors
WE have an Extensive History of a HIGH RATE OF SUCCESS...
With a LOW-TURNOVER of both Clients & Providers.
We use variety of Therapuetic Strategies... Areas of practice we specialize in or have extensive training includes but is not limited to:​
​Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), System Dynamics, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Strategies & Techniques, Talk Therapy, Relationship Skill Building & many other Couples Strategies, Relapse Prevention and 12-step support, Couples/Family Support, Dual Diagnosis, Adjustment, Issues, Grief work...
& Many More Strategies.
​Most Accepted in Practice Insurances:​
Contracted providers have extensive experience within their chosen area of practice, different skill sets, & are independently licensed or supervised experienced post-masters eligible for licensure in Massachusetts. ​
Providers independently contract with the following
local insurance companies:
CARELON (Beacon, Fallon, Unicare, Masshealth, Wellsense, Wellpoint), BlUE CROSS Blue Shield, Anthem, OPTUM (United Healthcare, NHP, UBH, EAP, Brighams), TUFTS, HARVARD PILGRIM, Health Plans Inc., AETNA, CIGNA, & TRICARE​​​
​Established Serenity & became Owner in 2016.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Adjustment Issues, Life Stressors, Family of Origin Issues, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Apprenticing
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults and older teens (16+), Individual, couples, and family counseling. Support for anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, OCD, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, alcohol use concerns, career or work stress, and relationship challenges.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024.
(Includes but is not limited to) Substance abuse/recovery, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, adjustment disorder, life stressors, individually therapy for adults and youth as young as 15, couples therapy, trauma focused therapy, & dual dx.
(Includes but is not limited to) Individual counseling for adults, adolescents, and LGBTQIA+. Anxiety, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, depressive disorders, dual disorders, OCD, ADHD. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Languages Spoken - English & Spanish
(Includes but is not limited to) In Process - Start Date November 2025
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults and older adolescents; Anxiety Disorders; Trauma and PTSD; Mood Disorders; Relationship and Family-of-Origin Stressors; LGBTQ+ Issues; Adjustment Disorders; Self-Esteem and Identity Development; Coping Skills; Thought-Pattern and Cognitive Restructuring (CBT); Life Stress and Motivation; Emotional Regulation and Grounding Skills.
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Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(Includes but is not limited to) Anxiety Disorders; Mood Disorders; Adjustment Disorders; Relationship Dynamics; Communication Strategies; Relaxation/Coping Skills; and Goal Setting Strategies. Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2018.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2019.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, Relationships, Family of Origin,
Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment, Life Stress, Coping Skills, eating disorders, mindfulness, support for those in the mental health field
Apprenticing
(Includes but is not limited to) Adolescents/teens, young adults, individual counseling, couples counseling, anxiety, depression, domestic and sexual violence, life stressors
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Ollie
Worcester & Mendon
Canine Assisted Therapist
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2021.
Serenity South at Whole Family Coaching 1 Hastings Street, Suite 202, Mendon, MA 01756
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual, Couples and Families, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Trauma/PTSD, Disordered Eating, Sexual Identity, LGBT, Personality Disorders, Learning Struggles, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parenting Challenges, Grief, Long Term Mental Illness, Psychosis, Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Psychological Testing, Trauma/PTSD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorders
Apprenticing
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2023.
Languages Spoken - English, Russian, Turkish
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024.
Languages Spoken - English & Spanish
(Includes but is not limited to) Children (4-12) and Adults. Individual and family therapy. Post traumatic stress disorder. Sexual violence. Depression. Anxiety. Adjustment disorders. Life transitions. Substance use. Communication. Abandonment. Chronic medical conditions.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults and adolescents (10+), individuals, couples, and families working with issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Substance Use, & Trauma. Trained in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, & Dialectical Behavioral therapy to increase communication skills & build emotional capacity.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2023.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024.
Languages Spoken - English & Greek
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Adolescents, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Adjustment Issues, Life Stressors, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Chronic Medical Illnesses, Grief Counseling, PTSD, Meditation groups, and Pain Management groups.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Alcoholism/Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Adjustment Issues, Life Stressors, Family of Origin Issues, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Client Centered Therapy. groups.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults and older adolescents ( 18+), Individual Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction and Recovery, Adjustment Issues, Dual Diagnosis, Grief and Bereavement, Identity Issues. Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Adolescents, Children ages 5-12, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Trauma, PTSD, Grief/Loss, Perinatal/Postpartum issues, Infertility Issues, Dual Diagnosis, Addiction issues/Alcoholism, Life Stressors, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, & Client Centered Groups.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adolescents, Adults, Individual Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Attachment, LGBTQ+, PTSD, Domestic Violence, General Wellness and Life Coaching, Coping with Anticipatory Grief and/or Grief Associated with the Loss of a Pet, Coping with Health Related Issues, Mindfulness, Consultation and Support of Mental Health Providers, and other Emergency Responders.
(Includes but is not limited to) Supporting the population of individuals 12+ to college students and adults looking to find direction in their life. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, life stressors, grief, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders and a loss of direction or purpose in life.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, support for anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, dual diagnosis, bipolar, adjustment disorder, substance use disorders, career and work stress (first responders), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and psychedelic integration
Intake Coordination and Support
Emily Wheately
Advanced Training, Focus and Expertise
Administrative Processes and Support, Intake Coordination, Insurance Processes, HIPAA compliance, Extended work hx with emergency services/first responders, administration, & IT support.
"Emily has extensive experience as a supervisor in the emergency service / first responder field & is committed to helping the central mass community through streamlining the Serenity admin processes & providing essential administrative & operational support."
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2025
Jack Burton
Therapy Dog In-Training
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Meeting Client's Emotional Needs with a focus on Comfort and Support.
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Education: Good Citizenship Certification
Quotes from Jack: Jack Burton - "Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we’re not back by dawn… call the president."
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2018
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