51 Union St. Suite G02 Worcester, MA 01608
Helping the Cenral Mass community since 2016
OUR Coaches And Counselors
We use a variety of Therapuetic Strategies. Examples of the variety of areas we have worked, specialized in, or have trained in 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, Gottman and Chapman's Relationship Skill Building & many other Couples Strategies, Relapse Prevention and 12-step support, Couples/Family Support & Addiction Support, Dual Diagnosis, Adjustment Issues, Grief work & many more strategies.
Contracted providers are independently licensed or a supervised post master clinician working toward licensure hours with different skill sets and extensive experience within their chosen area of practice. Providers independently contract with most insurances companies to meet client needs in the local area.
We try our best to accommodate new clients with a high rate of success but a low-turnover of clients.
Most Accepted in Practice Insurances: BEACON , BlUE CROSS Blue Shield, OPTUM (United Healthcare, NHP Neighborhood Health Plan, UBH), TUFTS (Commercial & Masshealth - Together/Direct, Harvard Piligrm), Health Plans Inc., Extensive wait for - VALUE OPTIONS (MBHP & associated masshealth products), Cigna, & couples counseling
Nicole Daigle, LMHC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (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
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Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology - Assumption College, B.A. Psychology - University of Massachusetts at Amherst
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Advanced Trainings & Certificates: Licensed Mental Health Counselor #6976, Behavioral Couples Counseling - Harvard Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Concentration in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Children and Families - Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies at Assumption, Addiction Psychology and Motivational Interviewing - Dr. William R. Miller at the University of New Mexico *38th Annual New England School of Addiction Studies - Bowdoin College, Maine
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Work History: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinics as a clinician, supervisor, and director, Inpatient detoxification units, emergency services, crisis stabilization units, and as a research project director for Harvard Medical School. Over twenty years of counseling experience with focus on individual and couples counseling in private practice settings since 2013.
Established Serenity and became owner in 2016.​
Lorraine Hartwell, LADC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Adjustment Issues, Life Stressors, Family of Origin Issues, Spirituality, Group Support
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Education: M.Ed. in Psychological Studies - Cambridge College, B.A. in Social Work, Anna Maria College
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Advanced Trainings: Dual Diagnosis, Addictions Specialist, Couples Counseling, LADC #591
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Work History: Extensive history of mental health and substance abuse counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. Recent work includes individual, couples, groups, and family counseling in private practice settings. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2018.
Kim Nuttall, LMHC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adult Individual Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Addiction, Gender Transitions
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Education: M.S. in Counseling Psychology - Northeastern University, B.A. in English Literature - Boston College
Advanced Trainings and Compentencies: Addiction Training, LGBTQ issues and Gender Transition, Mood Disorders. Licensed Mental Health Counselor #6271
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Work History: Boston Public Health Commission as a counselor and supervisor, Director of Client Services - Project Place, Extensive history working in a solo successful Private Practice. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2019.
Janice Villani, M.Ed, LADC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, mood disorders, , general wellness and life coaching, Adjustment Issues, Life Stressors
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Education: Master of Education -Adcare Educational Institute, Westfield State University License number 21541, Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Worcester State College
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Advanced Trainings:Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Certificate # 1942AD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression,communication issues, CBT, Mindfulness, dual dx
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Work History: Previous extended history within the education system with current focus on counseling, telehealth therapy, clinial assessments, and therapuetic interventions through experience at both McClean and Adcare. Recent work includes individual, couples, groups, and family counseling in private practice. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2022.
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Amanda Owens, LICSW
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Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, Group Support, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Functioning, Communication, Coping Skills, Adjustment, Life Skills, Support, Mindfulness
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Education: MSW - Springfield College, B.S. in Psychology - University of Phoenix
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Advanced/Recent Trainings:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy, Illness Management and Recovery, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Restructuring for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Clinical Supervision, LIcensed Independent Social Worker #121188
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Work History: Community based clinical work as a clinician and supervisor. Long term inpatient hospital experience. Military experience. Recent work includes individual and group therapy. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2019.
Apprenticing
Derek Wilson, MA
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Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Performing Artists, Athletes, Adults, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Adjustment Issues, Life Stressors, , Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy
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Education: Education: M. Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Athletic Counseling- Springfield College. B.S in Psychology and Minor in Dance-Springfield College
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Advanced/Recent Trainings:Disorderly eating, performance anxiety, anxiety, depression, ADHD, goal setting, visualization and more!
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Experience: Adventure based therapeutic counselor, Mental Health Counselor in high school and elementary school setting, Athletic Counselor for Division I and III collegiate teams as well as high school athletes. Crisis interventionist and counselor for high level Performing Arts schools. Research within mental performance field regarding self-talk, routines, visualization, and identity amongst athletes. Joined the Serenity Team in 2023
Megan Winderbaum, LICSW
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (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 workers in the mental health field
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Education: MSW from Boston University
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Advanced Trainings/Awards: CBT, DBT, Adolescents, Trauma, Illness Management and Recovery, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, International Conference for Eating Disorders 2018 Scholarship winner, Licensed Independent Social Worker #121213
Work History: More than a dozen years providing support and counseling to adolescents and young adults at Boston University. Five years as a clinician and supervisor working in an agency setting and outpatient setting. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2019.
Lien Doubleday, MA
Apprenticing
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, individual, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Depression, Life Skills, Mindfulness, dual diagnosis, support for individuals in the mental health field/health field, first responders
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Education: M.A. in counseling psychology – Anna Maria College, B.A. psychology – University of Massachusetts at Amherst
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Advanced/Recent Trainings:CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and dual diagnosis
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Experience: Community and direct work as a service coordinator and case manager for adults diagnosed with a chronic mental illness, dual diagnosis population, hx of trauma, and hx of past and current homelessness. joined Serenity as a team member 2023.
Intake Coordination and Support
Kelyam Maldanado
Advanced Trainings: Administrative Processes and Support, Intake Coordination, Insurance Processes, HIPAA compliance
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Clinical Focus and Expertise: 20 year history of intake Coordination and Admin Support. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2020.
Sami McGowan
Advanced Trainings: Administrative Processes and Support, Intake Coordination, Insurance Processes, HIPAA compliance
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Clinical Focus and Expertise: Extended hx of hospital internal systems, administration, and IT support. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2021
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."
Liz Greene, LMHC
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Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individuals, Couples, Family Dynamics, Depression, Trauma, Dual Dx, Anxiety, Adjustment, Adult ADHD, coping skills, life skills, Family of Origin Issues
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Education: M.Ed. in Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapy – Springfield College
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Advanced Trainings: Licensed Mental Health Counselor #7888, Dual Diagnosis, Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, Systems Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Family Therapy
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Work History: Individual, group, and family counseling in residential settings, In-home counseling with individual adults and families and intensive outpatient dual diagnosis treatment. Outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling for individuals, couples, and families in a clinic setting. Recent work includes individual, couples, group, and family counseling in private practice settings since 2015. Helped establish Serenity in 2016.
Christine Hassett, LMHC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (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.
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Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology – Assumption College
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Advanced Trainings: Significant training in several Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectic Behavioral Therapy; Illness Management and Recovery; and Motivational Interviewing. Licensed Mental Health Counselor #7637.
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Work History: Over 15 years of clinical experience working in inpatient settings; partial hospital programs; and community-based clinical services. Experienced in case management; facilitating therapeutic groups; clinical/safety assessments; and providing clinical supervision. In addition to this experience, she has been providing therapy to individuals and couples in a private practice setting since 2012. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2018.
Pamela Daveau,M.Ed, LADC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, mood disorders, , general wellness and life coaching, Adjustment Issues, Life Stressors, EFT, DBT
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Education: Master of Education - Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA - 2012 License
number 434003, Bachelor of Science - Communications, Clark University, Worcester, MA - June 1993
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Advanced Trainings: Licensed Drug and Alcohol Clinician LADC 1. License #17240, Westfield State College Addictions Studies, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Certificate # 1772AD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, LGBTQIA+, identity issues, communication issues, EFT, CBT, Mindfulness
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Work History: Social Services work in 2008 after being in Education for many years. Outpatient based settings as a clinician and supervisor. Recent work includes individual, couples, groups, and family counseling in private practice. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2020.
Taylor Pearson, LMHC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adolescents and young adults, individual and family counseling, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment issues, emotional de-escalation, CBT, DBT.
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Education: MA in Rehabilitation Counseling - Assumption College, BA in Rehabilitation Counseling- Assumption College
Advanced Trainings and Compentencies: LMHC-Licenced Mental Health Counselor #9589, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing
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Work History: Residential and Partial Hospitalization programs for adolescents as a Clinician. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Outpatient mental health therapist. Work has included individual and family counseling both for outpatient and residential care. Case management and coaching in crisis. Counseling in private practice settings. Joined Serenity as a team member 2021.
Jeremy Darling, LMHC, CST
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Individual and couples counseling, adults, adolescents (14+), anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual health, infidelity, spirituality, Poly and Kink affirming.
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Education: M.A. Mental Health Counseling - Adelphi University, B.A. Psychology & Sociology - Hofstra University
Advanced Trainings and Compentencies: Dialectical Behavior Therapy and treatments for Personality Disorders, Cultural tensions for Arabs and first generation immigrants, Transgender and Non-Binary health, support, and advocacy. Board Certified Sex Therapist - AASET. Licensed Mental Health Counselor #8604
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Work History: Active since 2011 with experience in community mental healthcare, management, and private practice. Joined Serenity as a team member in 2019.
Apprenticing
Emma Tem, MA
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Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, Group Support, Anxiety, Depression, Communication, Coping Skills, Adjustment, Life Skills, Support, Mindfulness
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Education: MBachelor's in psychology from University of Buea, Cameroon , Master's in clinical mental health counseling Fitchburg State University
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Advanced/Recent Trainings: BIPOC and LGBTQIA+, Adults and older adults, anxiety, depression, body image, life stressors, relationship coaching, and more
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Experience: Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, Northeast Family Services
Hospital of Behavioral Medicine, Clark University Center for Counseling and Personal Growth. Joined the Serenity team 2023.
Meredith Daelhousen, LICSW
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (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
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Education: MSW Boston College, BSW Syracuse University
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Advanced Trainings; Certificates: LICSW #116144, DBT certification, TF CBT certification, Certification in Integrated Care from UMASS Worcester, BSAS trained, NARCAN trained, WRAP certified, and certified Kidding Around Yoga instructor
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Work History: Public and private outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinics as clinician and supervisor. DCF and DMH group home manager, outreach worker with clients in DMH, crisis stabilization unit and respite, DBT group leader and individual therapist, ABA therapist, special education teacher. Joined Serenity as a team member 2021.
Nuliyar Dursun, MA
Apprenticing
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Psychological Testing, Trauma/PTSD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorders
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Education: M.A. in Clinical Psychology – William James College, M.A. in Counseling Psychology - Medaille College, B.A. in Counseling Psychology (concentrations: Clinical Counseling and Neuropsychology) – Canisius College.
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Advanced/Recent Trainings: In process PsyD - William James College
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Experience: Several years of experience of providing individual therapy as well as neuropsychological testing for clients in the 16 to 80 years-old age range in private practice and community-based settings. Currently, conducting neuropsychological evaluations for school accommodations, ADHD, DBS, AD as well as mood-related disorders along with providing individual psychotherapy. Fluent in Russian and Turkish and have provided therapeutic services as well as testing in both of those languages. Joined Serenity as a team member 2023.
