Jay Nakhai, LICSW
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers and He/Him/His
Is the Founding Owner, Executive Director. Jay has over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, fulfilling roles from clinical staff to management, program development & program evaluation, as well as holding a role in the North Shore Latino Business Association’s Board of Directors and in the National Association for Social Worker’s (NASW) Board of Directors – MA chapter. Jay has nurtured her clinical practice with Spanish speaking populations and now practices independently in Massachusetts. She has conducted a number of train-the-trainer workshops with teachers, therapists and leaders, as well as created workshops around trauma perspectives in clinical care, as well as disabilities and access to services. As a clinician, she is committed to diversity, evidence based practice, and encouraging organizations to invest in their workforce to create healthy organizational cultures. Jay values integrity, critical thinking, and a bio-psycho-social view of integrated patient care. Jay has a strong background in clinical practice and psychological assessment, training and development, as well as strategic leadership and board governance.
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- Trauma
- Medical Integration
- Families
- Parent-Child Trauma Psychotherapy
- Forensics
- Divorce
- Immigration
- Substance Abuse (Court Evaluations)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Business Consulting for independently licensed clinicians, private practice start-ups, and non-profit organizations.
- Social Media Marketing
- Strategic Planning / Budgeting
- Credentialing
- Brand Awareness
- Business Plans
- LISCW/LMHC Supervision for Licensure
- Lean Management
- Quality Improvement
- Board Governance
- Organizational Leadership
- Capacity Building
- Program Assessment & Evaluation
Jay Nakhai, LICSW
YUBAN TABORDA
As the Chief Marketing Officer at AEON, he is responsible for guiding the company’s growth through strategic marketing.
He has over 13 years of marketing experience in the private sector, fulfilling different roles directly related to the expansion and growth of the companies he serves.
He has a law degree from Universidad de Medellin in Colombia and a specialization degree in Business Law from the Universidad Externado de Colombia.
He is the Founder of Business Fitness Consulting LLC.
Founder of Contratistas USA.
Previously, he also served as Director of Marketing and Communications For the Northshore Latino Business Association and Logistics Coordinator for Pangea Trade International, Inc.
YUBAN TABORDA
*Available for telehealth in South Carolina & MA*
Kelly Broderick, LICSW is an MSW graduate from Rhode Island College and earned her MS in Criminal Justice from Suffolk University in Boston. She has over ten years of experience in social work practice, with particular specialization in substance abuse treatment, personality disorders and forensic clinical work. She has worked in a multitude of clinical practice areas addressing adolescents, adults and families through inpatient psychiatric settings, residential programs, inpatient detox facilities, forensic settings and outpatient mental health clinics. Kelly places emphasis on the value of talk therapy and is passionate about helping others. Kelly currently runs individual and group therapy for the South Carolina forensic SO Treatment Program.
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- Anxiety
- Depression
- Families
- PTSD
- Substance Abuse
- Codependency
- Telehealth
Kelly Broderick, LICSW
*Available for telehealth in NJ & MA*
Elizabeth Hortie, LICSW is a MSW graduate of Simmons College with an Urban Leadership certificate and over 13 years of experience in clinical social work practice. She has worked in a multitude of clinical practice areas addressing adolescents, young adults and family needs through the settings of mobile crisis, in-home family therapy, outpatient therapy and school based contracting. Elizabeth values the process of talk therapy and the outcomes that occur in this process. Through her various roles, Elizabeth has collaborated with leaders to help develop systems and programs to benefit the needed populations. Most recently, she noted the need to address burn out among young adults working in a variety of settings including schools and academia. Elizabeth is currently a School Adjustment Counselor and provides mentoring to new counselors to her district.
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- Burn Out
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Systems / Family Therapy
ELIZABETH HORTIE, LICSW
Celeste Loetz, Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner, Pet loss grief coach
Pronouns: She/Her/Cat
Brings an excitingly simple somatic element to the practice. Celeste is newly certified by the Gala Darling Method – one of the most powerful alternative (non-traditional) EFT tapping methods out there right now. After experiencing massive transition on her life journey and becoming unrecognizable to herself (in a good way), she knew she had to share it with others.
EFT Tapping is a somatic practice stimulating acupressure points that can assist with emotional regulation and reduce stress (to put it simply). Think acupuncture without the needles. Tapping can be a great compliment to talk therapy and other therapy assigned mental health tools or stand on its own depending on your needs.
Celeste has nearly 10 years experience as a veterinary technician and specializes in pet loss grief, over-functioning, burnout, compassion fatigue, imposter syndrome and self-worth. If we’re being honest, tapping always lands us at self-worth! She has recently been added to Lap of Love’s free pet loss grief resources and is available to lead groups of vet techs who are interested. Celeste can cater to a variety of other needs namely helping queer, unconventional people process their emotions in a safe container. She holds space for the good, bad and the ugly.
EFT Tapping makes the brain more malleable and open to new experiences/ways of life that may not have been previously considered possible that turn out better than you are able to fathom.
Celeste Loetz
Jordan Wright, MA has over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in trauma-informed therapeutic care with children and adolescents.
While working primarily as the Program Director for a therapeutic after school program for child survivors of trauma for the past 12 years, Jordan has also worked in a variety of roles and settings including managing an adolescent psychiatric unit, coaching, and training as a certified personal trainer for the past 10 years.
Growing up Jordan has always had a passion for sports and was a decorated athlete playing football and running track collegiately. Even earning the honor of being named Captain twice in his four years playing.
Jordan attributes many of his friendships and skills that he has developed over the years to lessons he has learned through athletics has successfully incorporated his passion for athletics, fitness, health, and wellness into his work with young people.
Jordan received his Master of Organizational Psychology in 2016 from William James College and is currently enrolled in the Addiction Counselor Education Program at Umass Boston to enhance his skills and add to his therapeutic toolkit.
Jordan Wright, MA
Albert Myers IV, MA received his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Trauma Studies from Lesley University. Albert has worked in a variety of settings in the field of mental health including a therapeutic after school program, in home therapy, school based counseling, and play therapy with groups and individuals. Albert uses a person centered clinical approach and believes in reminding people of the power they have to create changes in their lives. Albert prides himself on meeting people where they are, and believes that patience and understanding are paramount in supporting people through challenging times.
Albert Myers IV, MA
Sonja Fernández, JD (they/them)
Restorative Facilitator/Mediator/Educator/Founder at Punto Medio Restorative Services
MN, MA, PR
Sonja Fernández, JD (they/them) was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Their main passions are social justice, human rights, restorative/transformative practices and writing/storytelling. In addition to working for liberation at all their intersections, they love music, coffee, and spending time with their family and their dog Benito. They earned a BA in Political Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico and a Juris Doctor from the UPR School of Law.
Through law school, they got involved in community work centering reproductive and sexual rights, human trafficking, and restorative practices. Since 2017, Sonja has called the Twin Cities home. Since moving, they have worked as a legal researcher, a sexual violence victims’ advocate, a site facilitator for the Hennepin County Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Action Response Team, and a Restorative facilitator, mediator and educator. They are the host of the Spanglish restorative podcast El Rest Break. Also, they sit on the board for the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute, a non-profit dedicated to building nonviolent power and community resilience to trauma through restorative practices.
Sonja Fernández, JD
Eric Walter
received his Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in fall of 2024. While in school, he worked at a pharmacy for 4 years. During that time received numerous certifications such as a PTCB(Pharmacy Technician Training Board) license, immunization certification for vaccines,and a national certification from PTCB. Eric has gained insight on patient care by helping patients better adhere to their medications, putting the patient first while also presenting himself as genuine and has a passion for helping others. Interacting with patients is his priority and making sure that he leaves a lasting positive impact on them is the goal. Eric is known for attention to detail, and enjoys solving problems.
ERIC WALTER
Cheryl Jean has dedicated over 25 years to the business and non-profit sectors, focusing on vulnerable populations, particularly families in the Greater Boston Area. With a strong educational background in human services and non-profit leadership, Cheryl has effectively implemented inter-governmental programs and engaged community members through social work.
During her 13 years at the Boston Public Health Commission’s Mayor’s Health Line, she led external initiatives, collaborating with faith-based organizations, government agencies, and local stakeholders to enhance healthcare access for children and families. At Steward Healthcare, she developed a program to connect underserved communities with vital resources, helping individuals enroll in Mass Health and understand available services.
Her role at Bridge Over Troubled Waters involved working closely with local organizations to support homeless adolescents and families in transitioning to stability.
Cheryl is currently the Director of Lower Roxbury Coalition and Wellness Initiatives. In this current role involves supporting families in our community with resources and services. Working with the LRC Steering Committee and creating workshops, community resources fairs and workshops.
Throughout her extensive career, Cheryl has remained committed to ensuring that every community member not only survives but thrives.
CHERYL JEAN, M.S.
Sequoia Martin
Virtual Assistant
Sequoia is an experienced Virtual Assistant with a background in healthcare, management, and business operations. A proud Lynn native, she started her career as a Medical Assistant and worked her way up to leadership roles, gaining valuable experience in organization, problem-solving, and team coordination.
In addition to her healthcare experience, Sequoia has successfully run her own virtual assistant business, helping entrepreneurs and businesses stay organized, streamline their workflows, and grow. She understands the importance of creating structure and support, especially in fields like therapy and mental health, so professionals can focus on what matters most: their clients’ well-being.
Sequoia Martin
Leah Corral, LCSW
Leah Corral has been nurturing children and families for almost two decades. She began her career as a teacher and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Georgia. She worked in general education, special education and ran the section 504 program for her school before taking a big, brave leap and professionally transitioning to Clinical Social Work. Leah completed her second master’s degree with Columbia University in 2024.
Leah specializes in working with children, teens, emerging adults, parents, families, and women across many identities. As a survivor of interpersonal traumas herself, Leah is adept at holding space through trauma integration. Leah also particularly adores working with children and teens (and their families!) who are exploring their gender and sexual identities. Fundamentally, Leah believes in the power of laughter and kindness, growth through cultural humility, mind-body connection, authentic relationships, and the power of play at all ages.
In therapy, Leah grounds heavily in attachment, intersectional feminist and developmental theories. You can expect resourced intervention strategies from TF-CBT, Solution-Focused therapy, RO-DBT, and Play Therapy techniques tailored to your goals.
Leah is curious to learn from you, about you, and hold space with you on your journey. She hopes to meet you soon at Aeon!
Leah Corral, LCSW
Kristyn Kerivan. BS
Kristyn is a natural born intuitive healer, artist, sound healer, ceremonial musician, leader, and resource networker.
She understands that being a true healer means to show others how to heal themselves.
Kristyn is deeply connected to nature and uses an elemental approach to healing by rewilding the self, and creating deep reverence for the nature within and without of the self.
She can help you decode your emotions, express yourself through art or music, see yourself from different perspectives, shatter self limiting beliefs, and create a world of possibility, opportunity, and abundance! All of this is based in Gratitude.
With a degree in Psychology, Transformational Life Coaching, and teaching Yoga and Breathwork,
Kristyn specializes in healing trauma, TMJ, anxiety and stress, navigating transition, addressing grief, and overcoming addictions by teaching several different modalities to regulate the nervous system including aromatherapy, tapping, lymph shake, and vagus nerve stimulation, and the “Peacemaker” move.
Her work includes teaching energy work to heal the self, womb healing, working with flower essences, working with herbs, Ayurvedic topics, seasonal living, and living from a place of gratitude and sovereignty.
She invites you to learn heart centered compassionate communication, self talk, sound healing, and natural healing practices to open the heart and throat, define and heal the root, create from the sacral, expand the third eye, and shine bright through your crown!
Kristyn wants you to deeply connect with and create your own sacred life so that you may see the miracle in every day.
Kristyn Kerivan. BS
Ulaine Walter, MA
Ulaine Walter is a Practice Manager and Clinician at Aeon. She holds a BA in Human Services from Cambridge College and a Master’s in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University. With over two decades of experience in Community Mental Health, including roles such as Medical Assistant and Office Manager, Ulaine specializes in addiction counseling and chronic mental health conditions.
Passionate about her work, she has spent the past four years as a clinician, working towards her LADC1. Ulaine also served as Case Manager and Social Worker for Mom’s Do Care, a state-sponsored program aiding pregnant women struggling with substance abuse. When not at work, Ulaine is always on the go. Ulaine enjoys long walks, dancing, and exploring coastal cities.
Ulaine Walter, MA
Born Bi-Kim (aka MDR 3)
Bi-Kim, known as MDR 3, is a crisis counselor and health & wellness professional with over 40 years of experience in human services. He specializes in blending Eastern mindfulness practices with Western health frameworks, focusing on self-care through mindfulness, movement, trauma-informed care and yoga. Born is committed to facilitating positive, lasting changes for both mind and body.
Experience Highlights:
– *Private Yoga Instructor and Restorative Yoga Flow Trainer* at Tao1Life Wellness & Bodyworks and Boston Yoga Union.
– *Mindfulness Instructor & Bodywork Practitioner* at The Muse, The Guild, and SoulStar Collective.
– Former Yoga Instructor at The Roxbury YMCA and Health Coach at the Davis Leadership Academy.
– City of Boston Constable involved in safety, security and management at Crosstown and Mandela Housing Complex
Born is currently pursuing his Liscenced Drug and Alcohol Certificate at UMass Boston Harbor Campus, dedicated to fostering resilience and growth in individual and underserved communities, as well as in divestment zones.
Born Bi-Kim (aka MDR 3)
Thomas Hutchinson, PhD – Pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Black Belt Professor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Thomas Hutchinson is a pre-licensed mental health counselor based in Lynn, Massachusetts, combining his extensive academic, clinical, and athletic background to offer a unique and integrative approach to therapy. Holding a PhD in Political Science and over eight years of teaching experience at both the college and primary school levels, Thomas has a deep understanding of human development and social dynamics.
In addition to his academic work, Thomas is a black belt professor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a former MMA competitor, with more than 10 years of coaching experience at both the amateur and professional levels. His martial arts training has fostered a profound respect for discipline, resilience, and the mind-body connection, elements he brings into his therapeutic practice.
Thomas has trained under the tutelage of Georgetown Professor and Lacanian psychiatrist Wilfried Ver Eecke, which has greatly influenced his clinical, academic, and scholarly approach. He integrates Lacanian psychoanalysis, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care to help clients address both immediate emotional concerns and deeper unconscious dynamics.
Specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD/ADHD, life transitions, and performance-related challenges, Thomas works with a diverse range of individuals, including students, professionals, athletes, and those exploring existential or spiritual concerns. Currently working under supervision as he completes his licensure requirements, Thomas is committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and intellectually rigorous therapeutic environment that fosters growth and healing.
Thom Hutchinson , PhD
Chrissy Polsonetti, LICSW ((she, her, hers)) is a BSW graduate of Boston University/Wheelock College and an MSW graduate of Boston College. Chrissy is one of our clinicians at AEON. She has years of experience in the non-profit clinical sector, fulfilling roles in hospitals, community mental health centers, and outpatient psychiatry.
Chrissy takes on a nurturing, holistic, and laid-back approach to therapy. She offers an eclectic approach incorporating attachment based, emotion-focused, and trauma informed care. She specializes in Anxiety and Mood Disorders with individuals 16+. She enjoys working with individuals who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community!
Chrissy has an extensive background in community outreach, diagnostic clarification and psychotherapy. In her free time you can find Chrissy enjoying live music, traveling, and spending time with her cat – Pep (who you may see in the background of your sessions!)
Reach out to schedule an intake session! Chrissy also offers a sliding-scale for self-pay rates and is mindful of financial constraints. We strive to provide support and care regardless of financial means.
CHRISSY POLSONETTI, LICSW
Esther Sanchez, MA is the Practice Manager at Aeon. Esther has over 8 years of experience in the customer service sector, fulfilling roles from administrative staff to clinical support in Primary and Urgent Care settings. Esther has been an essential part of implementing and evaluating staff workflows, as well as providing the highest quality care to our patients in community health settings, schools and hospitals. Esther values a nurturing working environment and building capacity in our workplace. Currently Esther enjoys traveling and is fluent in Spanish.
Esther Sanchez
Debra Goldberg, LCSW is a graduate of Wheelock College/B.U. and an MSW graduate of Salem State University. Debra is one of our counselors and clinician at AEON. With over 20 years of experience in counseling, Debra has worked at Nursing Homes and Assisted Living facilities on the North Shore, with her special niche in Boomer and Geriatric counseling. In her free time she is an active member in the community and enjoys art, fishing, golf, reading, gardening and her grandchildren. She specializes on Geriatric Social Work, Boomers, Couples, Families. Children.
Debra Goldberg, LCSW
Keria Sotomayor, received her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. Her journey and counseling career has given her years of diverse experience in working alongside individuals with a variety of mental health conditions, including those experiencing co-occurring disorders, as well as bilingual / bicultural populations. She has gained valuable skills over the years collaborating with clients to better understand their emotions and how to regulate them, specializing in Spanish Speaking communities. Keria provides psychotherapy in English and Spanish. She has been able to manage and de-escalate crises within communities and with individuals. Her focus helps clients explore healthy coping mechanisms and deconstruct stigma. She also promotes compassion through evidence-based treatment for those seeking further support in their mental health journey. Her approach is tailored to each client’s specific needs. For example, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc. Clients can expect active listening, an absence of judgement, emotional support, assistance in accessing the appropriate resources for their mental health, and most importantly making room for their personal growth.
Keria Sotomayor, MA
My years of working in the behavioral health field have given me the opportunity to learn and share the numerous bio-social techniques, that when applied correctly to any challenges will allow individuals and families to begin or continue on their healthy path of living a stress-free existence. My ability to work with individuals impacted by substance abuse, mental illness, anger, domestic violence, guilt, trust, getting honest with themselves before they address others is another strong skill I utilize. Working with groups and families is a plus especially when there is more than one family member involved with the current challenges. As a group facilitator offering group members the opportunity to learn that they are not alone in their task to improve their lives. There is a “Women’s Self-Esteem “group currently active that meets on Wednesday’s from 6:00-7:00 and we are accepting all women to join and learn how to work on their concerns
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- Substance Abuse
- Groups
- Women’s Empowerment
- Trauma
GAYLE HEARNS-ROGERS, LADC
I aim to work with individuals, couples and families whose goal is to develop identities that are more than the sum of their parts. In other words, I am invested in developing wise minded individuals and relationships that marry emotional and rational needs to better serve connection and contentment with self and others. I want to provide support to clients who are dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of growth through behavioral and emotional change. I am highly committed to the cultivation of self awareness in therapy and I focus on supporting clients with activating newfound insight into all aspects of their lives.
I have over 11 years of experience providing individual, couples and family therapy to clients of all ages in all levels of need. I am a family systems therapist at my core which means that I see you as a part of an interconnected network of relationships, past and present, that contribute to how you operate and what makes sense to you.
I am genuinely curious and invested in what you see as areas in need of growth in your life and am committed to developing strategies that enhance your ability to cope. My intention is to support the facilitation of meaningful processes about your life in ways that improve your ability to make decisions that are right for you.
Sophie Goff,
LMFT.
A. Murph-Brown, LCSW, Ed.D. Only seeing self-pay clients at this time
I believe in the inherent resilience of communities, families, and children. As a social worker, I possess the knowledge, skills, and compassion to effectively empower others with tools to foster positive change in their lives. As a life-long advocate for social justice, I have served as a police officer, psychotherapist, and school counselor. My education, experiences, and research have given me the pleasure to be an advocate for the marginalized . . I am passionate about holistic services that collaboratively address issues of mental health and community partnerships.
A. Murph-Brown, LCSW, Ed.D.
Victoria North, LMHC
Victoria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Masters Degree from Antioch University New England. She uses client-centered therapy which means you drive the boat. She introduces tools from mindfulness, evidenced-based trauma informed care, bereavement therapy, management of chronic illness and pain, refraiming self destructive thoughts using Cognitive Beahvioral Therapy and psycho education around trauma and the body’s response to trauma.
She will be practicing within multiple states and has a passion for traveling.
Sees children, adults across the lifespan, couples and families.
Specialties
- Grief
- Chronic Illness
- Trauma and PTSD
- Families
Victoria North, LMHC
Rolando Santiago, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. His studies were in the area of Psychology and he has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Rolando takes a holistic approach in therapy to guide you in connecting and discovering your unperceived strengths and inherent wisdom. The vision of Rolando is based on integrating compassion and genuine empathy in therapy. Rolando believes this could be key in helping you understand your emotions while in the process of exploring the roots of any difficult situations present in your life.The initial experience of Rolando as a therapist was while finishing his master’s degree in Puerto Rico. He practiced providing therapy to children, youth, and adults in a clinical setting, as well as administering psychological tests. Eventually, Rolando moved to Massachusetts and worked as a Clinical In-Home Therapist. His main focus during this work experience was providing intensive and culturally sensitive therapeutic care to families, children, and youth both in home and school settings. Rolando truly believes that authentic human connection is essential in the therapeutic process to help open the pathways of expression and feeling comprehended. Fluent in both Spanish and English.
Rolando Santiago, LMHC
Jackie Karas, LICSW is a BSW graduate of Plymouth State University and a MSW graduate of Simmons College. With 10 years of experience in the social work field, Jackie has worked in various settings including community mental health, child development, healthcare, and crisis intervention. Currently, she works at an inpatient psychiatric facility. Jackie is from the Boston area but is living in New Hampshire. Jackie has an eclectic therapeutic approach using a blend of best practice from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-Education, Solution Focused Therapy and other evidenced based practices. She believes in working in partnership with clients and in utilizing their strengths in order to overcome stressors and achieve goals. She also recognizes how important it is to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that may impact their well-being including physical health, relationships/support systems, community and culture.
JACKIE KARAS
Jeannette Coleman, LICSW, RMT is an MSW graduate from Boston University with two decades worth of experience in the social work field. Both nationally and internationally, Jeannette has worked in a variety of clinical and management capacities to develop programs and provide behavioral health services to children and families. With an emphasis on holistic healing to address trauma, Jeannette specializes with children, adolescents, adults and families. Jeannette also utilizes her talent as a fine-art photographer to design clinical groups and community projects for youth and families, helping them to find self-expression, healing and personal empowerment through learning the skills of photography (See Ember Eye Photography). Currently Jeannette is a clinical consultant in Salem and surrounding communities. She previously worked for Plummer Youth Promise as the Clinical Manager for the OnPoint Program. Jeannette is bilingual in English/Spanish. In her free time, Jeannette enjoys hiking, kayaking, salsa dancing, and adventures with her daughter.
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- Trauma
- Reiki
- Psychotherapeutic Reiki
- Anxiety
- Depression
JEANNETTE COLEMAN
Andrew Velasquez, LICSW is a MSW graduate of Boston College Graduate School of Social work with a concentration in Health and Mental Health. With 8 years of experience in the field of social work, Andrew has worked in a variety of settings from hospitals, community mental health agencies, and outpatient therapy settings addressing a wide array of issues from depression and anxiety, to substance abuse and trauma as well as major mental illness. Currently, Andrew works at a company that provides comprehensive case management services for the state’s most vulnerable individuals. Andrew works best with individuals who are looking to discover their strengths, and encourages his clients to think outside of the box for ways to best address the problems that bring them to therapy. In his free time, Andrew is an avid gym-goer and runner, loves cooking and spending time outdoors.
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- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Burn Out
- Family
- Couples
- Substance Abuse
- Telehealth
ANDREW VELASQUEZ
Maria Ramos, LMHC, a graduate from William James College, formerly the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, with over 10 years worth of experience in the social services field. Maria has worked in a variety of clinical and management capacities to develop programs and provide behavioral health services to children and families. With an emphasis on addressing trauma, Maria specializes with adults, couples and families. Maria’s strongest clinical work so far comes from her forensic background, working in jails and specialized prisons and outpatient work with vulnerable populations. Currently Maria is a clinical, private consultant at New England Forensic Associates. Maria is bilingual in English/Spanish. In her free time, Maria enjoys traveling, dancing, and adventures with her family.
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- Trauma
- Forensics
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Immigration
Maria Ramos
Nielle (she/her), pronounced “knee-elle” or “Danielle” without the “Da”, is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Social Justice Advocate in Mental Health. Nielle received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Lesley University. Nielle has expertise in treating trauma survivors, women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communities. Nielle strongly believes in the power of community and actively advocates for additional safe spaces for marginalized communities within mental health organizations and institutions. Nielle created the first BIPOC Partial Hospitalization Program in the state of MA.Telehealth only, Nielle uses decolonized DBT, CBT, and Art Therapy to address intersectional mental health needs. Using a person-centered and strengths-based approach, Nielle encourages teens and adults to utilize practical coping skills to navigate oppressive systems and institutionalized racism.
Nielle holds space for discussions around generational trauma, micro/macro aggressions, cultural and religious stigmas/taboos, unrealistic societal expectations, and more.
“Many of this world’s structures were not intended for all, so let’s talk about it and figure out how to thrive” – Nielle.
