42 Lake Ave
Worcester, Mass
01604
Helping the Central Mass Community since 2016!
OUR Coaches & Counselors
Demonstrated History
of a
HIGH RATE OF SUCCESS...
With a LOW-TURNOVER
of both
Clients & Providers.
We team up with the
Massachusetts
Mental Health Counselors Association, Inc.
&
National Association of Social Workers
for continuing education credits (CEUs)
www.mamhca.org & www.naswma.org
​
Recent Trainings:
CBT ​
DBT
BCT
Treating Trauma
Addiction/Relapse/Recovery
Suicide Prevention
Interoceptive Movement for Anxiety & Depression
Expressive Arts/Drama Therapy
Geek Therapy
MI
MultiCultural ​
(BCT)
Behavioral Couples Therapy
(CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Mindfulness Strategies & Techniques
Adjustment Issues
Dual Dx & Relapse Prevention
​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​​​
(CBT) ​
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
System Dynamics
Motivational Interviewing
(DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Relationship Skill Building
Perinatal & Postpartum Support
​Check out everyone's individual specialties & clinical focus below...
Family of Origin Issues
(IFS)
Internal Family Systems
Disordered Eating
Exposure & Response
Prevention
Life Stressors/Transitions
25 Independently Licensed Practitioners
​
6 Practitioners
w/ Independent License in Process
Parenting Challenges
Chronic Medical Issues
Psychodymanic
Interpersonal & identity related concerns
Trauma focused
Grief & Loss
Abandonment
Emotional Regulation
First Responder & Colleague Support
Client Centered Therapy
Spirituality
Narrative therapy
​Nicole
Established Serenity & became Owner in 2016.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Stephanie joined Serenity as a team member in 2024.
(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) 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
(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.
Kristen joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Christine joined Serenity as a team member in 2018.
Alison joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(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
(Includes but is not limited to) In Process - Start Date January 2026
Megan joined Serenity as a team member in 2019.
Angela joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Meredith joined Serenity as a team member in 2021.
Emily joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
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
Apprenticing
(Includes but is not limited to) In Process - Individual Counseling, Adults, Adolescent, Children, Individual, Couples, group support, Depression, Anxiety, Coping skills, Mindfulness, Life Skills, Adjustment, Trauma/PTSD, Domestic Violence, Life stressors, Support.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults and older teens (16+), Individual, & LGBTQIA+. Trauma focused therapy. Support for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, Mood Disorders, Disordered Eating, PPD, and Dual Diagnosis.
(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.
Ollie
Worcester & Mendon
Canine Assisted Therapist
Felicia joined Serenity as a team member in 2023.
Yoana
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024.
Languages Spoken - English & Spanish
(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.
Deb joined Serenity as a team member in
2023.
Nuliyar joined Serenity as a team member in 2023.
Languages Spoken - English, Russian, Turkish
Shauna joined Serenity as a team member in
2024.
Kerry joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(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
(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.
Meagan joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Dee joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual, Groups, and Couples Counseling, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Life Stressors, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & perinatal and postpartum issues.
Apprenticing
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction and Recovery, Adjustment issues, Dual Diagnosis, General Wellness. Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Dylan joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
Diane 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.
Apprenticing
(Includes but is not limited to) In Process - Start Date November 2025
Leo joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Languages Spoken - English & Spanish
Kara joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(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.
Tammy joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
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(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.
Michael joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Shelby joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
(Includes but is not limited to) Teen & Adult work specializing in trauma-informed, relationship-focused therapy, including family, interpersonal, & identity-related concerns. My clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, trauma & other mood-related concerns, dual diagnosis & substance use, as well as LGBTQ+ related issues & stage-of-life transitions. Integrative approach grounded in CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, A-CRA, interpersonal therapy, narrative therapy, & person-centered care with goal to provide a supportive, collaborative space where clients can build insight, strengthen relationships, & create meaningful, lasting change.
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Habit change, Goal-Setting, Well-Being, Strength building, Neurodivergence, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Life Transitions, CBT, Mindfulness. My clinical approach focuses on combining the science of evidence-based psychology with the art of therapy. Therapy is about both reducing suffering and building a life where we feel resilient and we flourish. I enjoy helping people develop lifelong skills to improve their quality of life.
Robert joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
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
Stay tuned to check out our
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