Jennifer Nakhai, LICSW is the Founding Owner, Executive Director. Jenn 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. Jenn 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. Jenn values integrity, critical thinking, and a bio-psycho-social view of integrated patient care. Jenn has a strong background in clinical practice and psychological assessment, training and development, as well as strategic leadership and board governance.View Specialties
- 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
Jennifer Nakhai
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
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.View Specialties
- Trauma
- Forensics
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Immigration
Maria Ramos
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 concernsView Specialties
- Substance Abuse
- Groups
- Women’s Empowerment
- Trauma
GAYLE HEARNS-ROGERS
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.View Specialties
- Trauma
- Reiki
- Psychotherapeutic Reiki
- Anxiety
- Depression
JEANNETTE COLEMAN
*Available for telehealth in South Carolina & MA*Kelly Broderick, MSCJ, 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
*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
*Available for telehealth in NJ, NH, MI, and FL*
Lori Hopgood, LMHC is a B.S. and an M.A graduate from Bridgewater State College with a degree in clinical psychology. She has over 15 years of experiences in clinical and forensic counseling. She has worked with adults and juveniles and a variety of settings including outpatient therapy, Department of Youth Services, prisons, inpatient psychiatric units, and emergency mobile crisis. Lori is passionate about providing therapy to those who are underserved and vulnerable. Lori values the process of supportive talk therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, as well as relapse prevention. Lori currently runs group and individual therapy for adult males on probation and provided support to families and adults in a psychiatric mobile crisis setting.
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- Anxiety
- Depression
- Families
- PTSD
- Telehealth
LORI HOPGOOD
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.View Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Burn Out
- Family
- Couples
- Substance Abuse
- Telehealth
ANDREW VELASQUEZ
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.