42 Lake Ave
Worcester, Mass
01604
Helping the Central Mass Community
since 2016!
Demonstrated History
of a
HIGH RATE OF SUCCESS...
With a LOW-TURNOVER
of both
Clients & Providers
(CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Mindfulness Strategies & Techniques
(BCT)
Behavioral Couples Therapy
(EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization
& Reprocessing
Dual Dx & Relapse Prevention
Adjustment Issues
OUR Coaches & Counselors
We team up with the
Mass Mental Health Counselors Association, Inc.
&
National Association of Social Workers
for continuing education credits (CEUs)
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, Masshealth, Wellsense, Wellpoint), BlUE CROSS Blue Shield, Anthem, OPTUM (United Healthcare, NHP, UBH, EAP, Brighams), TUFTS, HARVARD PILGRIM, Health Plans Inc., AETNA, CIGNA, TRICARE​​ & Many More... contact for info​
​Most Accepted in Practice Insurances:​
(CBT) ​
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Relationship Skill Building
Suicide Prevention
Interceptive Movement for
Anxiety & Depression
Geek Therapy
Multicultural Support
Expressive Art Therapies
Motivational Interviewing
System Dynamics
Addiction/Relapse/Recovery
(DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Relationship Skill Building
Interpersonal & Identity
Related Concerns
​Check out everyone's individual specialties & clinical focus below...
(IFS)
Internal Family Systems
Family of Origin Issues
Disordered Eating
Perinatal & Postpartum
Support
Spirituality
Abandonment
Trauma focused
28
Independently Licensed Practitioners
​
10 Practitioners
w/ Independent License in Process ​​
Emotional Regulation
Exposure & Response
Prevention
Psychodymanic
Parenting Challenges
Chronic Medical Issues
Life Stressors/Transitions
Client Centered Therapy
Narrative therapy
First Responder & Colleague Support
Grief & Loss
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) 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.
​Nicole
Established Serenity & became Owner in 2016.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Christine joined Serenity as a team member in 2018.
Alison joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Casey joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
(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 Spring/Summer 2026
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, BPD, ASD/IDD, LGBTQIA, Trauma
Megan joined Serenity as a team member in 2019.
Angela joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
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Ollie
Worcester & Mendon
Canine Assisted Therapist
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) 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.
Meredith joined Serenity as a team member in 2021.
Deb joined Serenity as a team member in
2023.
(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.
Shauna joined Serenity as a team member in
2024.
Yoana
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2024.
Languages Spoken - English & Spanish
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
Dylan joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
(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
(Includes but is not limited to): adults, couples, families, LGBTQ, life adjustment, grief & loss, women’s health, trauma, mood disorders, sexual compulsions & dysfunctions, post-partum, addiction, chronic illness, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, psychodynamic, feminist therapy, CPT, ACT
Dee joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Maria joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
Languages Spoken - English, Greek, Albanian
Meagan 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.
(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.
Diane joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Kara joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
(Includes but is not limited to) Supporting the population of individuals 12+ to college students & adults looking to find direction in their life. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, life stressors, grief, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders & a loss of direction or purpose in life.
Tammy joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Dana joined Serenity as a team member in 2025.
Marybeth joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
(Includes but is not limited to) anxiety, depression, PTSD, dual diagnosis, legal involvement, CBT, parenting and family issues, women’s issues, mental illness, supporting families with mentally ill family members
Apprenticing
(Includes but is not limited to) Adults, Individuals, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Life Stressors,
Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Coping Skills
(Includes but is not limited to) ADHD, Disabilities, Neurodivergence, Autism, LGBTQIA+, Medical co-Morbidity, Life Changes, Caregivers, Teens and Adults
(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
Marilyn joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
Languages Spoken - English & Spanish
Kristen 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.
Sarah joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
(Includes but is not limited to): Youth and Adults experiencing severe distress and/or stress that interferes with their daily life.
Individuals, couples, & parents/children who are experiencing behavioral concerns.
Therapy to first responders and their families
Apprenticing
(Includes but is not limited to): I work with adults, couples, and adolescents (15+), providing a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to therapy. My clinical work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. I also provide support for individuals navigating grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and the impact of trauma, with an emphasis on fostering resilience and meaningful change.
Joined Serenity as a team member in 2026.
Melysa 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
new pratictioners ...
