51 Union St. Suite G02 Worcester, MA 01608 ~ 101 Church St. Suite 6 Whitinsville, MA 01588
Helping the Central 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, Dual Diagnosis,Adjustment Issues, Grief work...
& many more strategies.
Contracted providers have different skill sets and extensive experience within their chosen area of practice. Providers are independently licensed or a supervised experienced post master clinician eligible for licensure in Massachusetts.
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​Most Accepted in Practice Insurances:
Providers independently contract with most insurances companies to meet client needs in the local area.
CARELON (Beacon,Fallon, Unicare, Fallon Masshealth, Wellsense, Wellpoint), BlUE CROSS Blue Shield, Blue Benefit, Anthem, OPTUM (United Healthcare, NHP
Neighborhood Health Plan, UBH, Optum EAP), TUFTS (Commercial & Masshealth - Together/Direct), HARVARD PILGRIM, Health Plans Inc., AETNA, CIGNA, & TRICARE
We try our best to accommodate new clients with a high rate of success and a low-turnover of clients.
Extensive wait for - VALUE OPTIONS (MBHP & some masshealth products) & couples/family counseling....
Nicole Daigle, LMHC
Worcester & Whitinsville Locations
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.
Deb Culberson, LMHC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (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, and Trauma. Trained in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral therapy to increase communication skills and build emotional capacity.
Education: M.S. in School Counseling-Fitchburg State University, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Psychology-University of Massachusetts Boston
Advanced Trainings: Licensed Mental Health Counselor #11771; Licensed School Psychologist #352822, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)-Yale Child Study Center, DBT, CBT
Work History: School psychologist in public education setting completing psycho-educational evaluations for special education, crisis management, counseling, and social skills development in children ages 3 to 21. Individual and group counseling for substance abuse and recovery in an out-patient setting.
Joined Serenity as a team member 2023.
Meredith Daelhousen, LICSW
Worcester & Whitinsville Locations
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.
Apprenticing
Nuliyar Dursun, PsyD &
LMHC in Process
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.
Leah Pesculis, PsyD, LMHC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (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.
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Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology – The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. PsyD in Clinical Psychology with concentration in Health Psychology- William James College
Advanced Trainings and Compentencies: Primary Care Behavioral Health Certification from the Center for Integrated Primary Care, UMass Medical School. Illness Management
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Work History: Inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, emergency services, mobile crisis clinician, IHT clinician, and director/creator of woman’s residential group. Recent work includes emergency services with individuals and families.
Joined Serenity as a team member 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, motivational interviewing,and dual diagnosis. Certified First Responder Counseling Associate, Advanced Training working with Elders, knowledgeable in working and supporting individuals who have family members that have mental illness. Member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
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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, 20+ yrs working in the mental health field.
Joined Serenity as a team member 2023.
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Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Adolescents, teens and kids, Individual and family counseling, Anxiety, Life Stressors, LGBTQ+, Adjustment, Coping Skills, Spirituality.
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Education: M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Bay Path University, B.A. in English Literature - Framingham State University
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Advanced/Recent Trainings: Triumph Over Trauma, CANS certified, Triggered Distress in a Young Child During Play Therapy
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Experience: Previous history within the education system. Extensive history with intensive in home therapy and family services. Recent work includes working as a Mental Health Clinician at Multicultural Wellness Center providing in home services, family counseling, CBHI services, and outpatient care.
Joined Serenity as a team member 2024
Gabby Gonzalez, MS
Intake Coordination and Support
Kelyam Maldanado
Advanced Trainings, Focus, and Experetise: Administrative Processes and Support, Intake Coordination, Insurance Processes, HIPAA compliance. 20 year history of intake Coordination and Admin Support.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2020
Sami McGowan
Advanced Training, Focus and Expertise: Administrative Processes and Support, Intake Coordination, Insurance Processes, HIPAA compliance, Extended work hx within 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."
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2018
Liz Greene, LMHC, GT, TDM/GM
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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, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Geek Therapist
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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. Individual, couples, group, and family counseling in private practice settings since 2015.
Helped establish Serenity in 2016.
Christine Hassett, LMHC
Worcester & Whitinsville Locations
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. Christine 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
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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.
Lynn Blanchard, LMHC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults; Adolescents; Elders; PTSD; Childhood Trauma; Problematic Sexualized Behavior; Sexual Assault/rape; Parental substance misuse; loss of parent/caregiver; Loss of a loved one; LGBTQ+: Gender Affirming: Anxiety; Depression: Suicidal Ideation; Adjustment Disorders; Life stressors/changes: Relationship Dynamics; Communication Strategies; Relaxation/Coping Skills; and Goal Setting Strategies.
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Education: M.S. in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling – Springfield College; B.S. in Psychology - Worcester State University
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Advanced/Recent Trainings: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Complex Trauma; Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Parental Substance Misuse; NARCAN training; NARCAN Trainer: Massachusetts Sexual Assault Counselor Training; Brazelton Touchpoints; Advanced Dementia, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Etc.:
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Experience: Proven success helping clients gain insight & understanding of their issues; Enhanced patient well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic models; crisis intervention, stabilization, and case management; collaborative care to provide consistent care and minimize diversion; Extensive history working with children and adolescents with complex trauma; Domestic Violence; Child/adolescent/adult individualized therapy following sexual assault/rape; Customized counseling opportunities to meet client needs; Designed an 8-week, trauma focused, art therapy program for a national grant funded project; Developed and implemented a successful outreach position serving to children and adolescents affected by substance misuse.
Joined Serenity as Team Member in 2024.
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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
Stephanie Hill, MS
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Clinical Focus and Expertise: (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, and dual diagnosis.
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Education: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling / Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling at Bay Path University, Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Worcester State University
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Advanced/Recent Trainings: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, Mindfulness, Substance Abuse, Couples Therapy
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Experience: Four years experience working with individuals who experience dual diagnosis in an outpatient setting, five years working inpatient psych and on a MHA maintaining the safety, improving mental health and providing education about recovery and mental health maintenance, two years experience as a behavioral technician at a detox, ten years working within our community to assist the mentally disabled and as residential counselor focused on improving and maintaining ADL's and maximizing developmental, physical, and emotional abilities.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024.
Matthew Collin, LMHC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) ADHD, Nuerodivergence, Adults, Teens, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders; Adjustment Disorders; Relationship Dynamics; Communication Strategies; Relaxation/Coping Skills; and Goal Setting Strategies, Holistic Approach and CBT support.
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Education: Assumption College, M.A Clinical and Counseling Psychology
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Advanced Trainings: Focus on ADHD, Nuerodivergence, Teens, CBT
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Work History: 8 years of working in a variety of setting in the human service field, history of work in addiction treatment, emergency mental health, and inpatient/outpatient treatment. Recent work includes individual, couples, group, and family counseling in private practice settings.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024
Shauna Simpson, MS, LADC
Clinical Focus and Expertise: (Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, mood disorders, substance use issues, general wellness and life coaching, Adjustment Issues, Life Stressors
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Education: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Ft. Lauderdale, FL MS - Clinical Psychology, CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, New London, CT BA - Psychology
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Advanced Trainings: Psychological Screenings and Assessments
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Work History: 15 years of experience in outpatient therapy, medical settings, inpatient settings, community mental health, and substance abuse residential treatment facilities with a recent focus on group and individual therapy focused on adults. Everyone’s journey is unique and Shauna meets clients where they are through the use of evidence-based practices to build skills with a focus on mindset, motivation, positive affirmations and improving tools to cope with disregulating emotions. Drawing from her professional and lived experience, with a particular interest in mothers in recovery, she is committed to empowering her clients with the tools, coping skills, self-worth, recovery community, and the knowledge they need to not only stay sober but to live a life of recovery.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024
