Founder & Therapist

Kelly Akehurst, LPC, NBCC

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Women's Issues, Eating Disorders,

Relationship Issues, Career Transitions

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Qualifications

National Board Certified Counselor, NBCC

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MA Mental Health Counseling

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology

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BA Psychology

University of Connecticut

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Certifications

Yale University SPACE Training for Parents & Children

Postpartum Support International 

Gottman Level One for working with Couples

Lead Associate Therapist

Elizabeth Maharaj, LPCA, NCC

Specialties

Anxiety, Stress Management, ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Life Transitions, Career Counseling, Parenting Support, College Consulting, Exposure Therapy

Qualifications

Licensed Practicing Counselor Associate

Advanced Certificate Play Therapy 

Sacred Heart University 

MA Clinical Mental Health & Counseling 

Sacred Heart University

BA Psychology 

University of Connecticut 

Certifications

From National Council for Mental Wellbeing: Youth Mental Health First Aid USA 

Associate Therapist

Jennifer Steinberg, LPCA

Specialties

​Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Relationship Issues, Eating Disorders, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Family Conflict, OCD, ADHD, Career Counseling, Women's Issues

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Qualifications

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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

MA Clinical Mental Health  Counseling 

Western Connecticut State University

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BA Psychology 

Western Connecticut State University 

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Certifications

National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Psychological First Aid Training

Associate Therapist

Allyson Pisani, LPCA

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills

Interpersonal and Relationship Issues

Eating Disorders/ Disordered Eating Patterns

Stress Management, Life Transitions

OCD, Career Counseling, Women's Issues

Qualifications

Licensed Profesional Counselor Associate

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Bachelors of Science in Psychology

Grand Canyon University

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Masters of Science In Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Grand Canyon University

Associate Therapist

Kathleen Duong

Specialties

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Emotional Regulation, Personality Disorders, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eating Disorders and Family-Based Treatment, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization

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Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Fairfield University

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Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Fairfield University

Associate Therapist

Maria Thibodeau, LPCA

Specialties

Expressive Arts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Depression, Grief, Trauma and PTSD, Emotional Regulation, Parent-Child Communication, Attachment Theory, Stress Management, Substance Use, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization

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Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

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MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

University of Bridgeport

BS Art Education

Southern Connecticut State University

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Certifications

Circle of Security Facilitator

K-12 Art Connecticut Provisional Educator 

Associate Therapist

Nick Vogt, LPCA

Specialties

Adult, Adolescent, and Children Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills,
Emotional Regulation, Socialization Skills, Mood Disorders, Substance Use and
Recovery, Suicidality, Trauma, Life Transitions, Marital and Family Counseling,
Relationship Issues, Men’s Issues.

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Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Western Connecticut State University

BA Psychology and Business Administration
Skidmore College

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Certifications

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certified

CPR Certified – American Heart Association

Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Certified