Meet Michelle Novelle, a dedicated clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in supporting children, families, and individuals facing various challenges. With her extensive expertise, she specializes in child and adolescent development, particularly focusing on the impacts of trauma and loss. Michelle collaborates with her clients on their self-identified goals, whether for short-term or long-term therapy. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she warmly welcomes diverse backgrounds and perspectives in her practice. From conducting adoption referral assessments to providing individual and family counseling, Michelle is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for her clients. With specialties in trauma-focused therapy, educational advocacy, and family systems, she is here to guide individuals through their journey toward healing and growth.

Nance Aronoff, LICSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist whose philosophy emphasizes that effective supervision serves as a vital conduit for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. With over 20 years of experience, she has witnessed remarkable growth and positive change in her clients across individuals, couples, and families. Nance collaborates closely with her clients to unearth the changes they aspire to make while drawing on their strengths and addressing the challenges they face. Her commitment to Clinical Supervision is especially geared towards practitioners looking to establish a private practice or those in need of guidance. Nance possesses a wealth of experience supervising a diverse range of issues, including mood disorders, addiction, relationship and intimacy challenges, infertility, GLBTQ+ concerns, and parenting. Her approach is anything but passive; Nance actively engages with her clients, offering wisdom, empathy, and guidance that fosters not only personal growth but also the development of successful therapeutic relationships. Through her supportive and insightful supervision, she equips her clients with the tools necessary for a prosperous Psychotherapy practice, ensuring that they thrive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Molly Brigham is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, holding an MSW and LICSW. Her independent practice is centered around providing support for children, adolescents, young adults, pregnant individuals, and parents. Molly believes in creating a nurturing environment where clients can feel truly heard and supported while also being gently challenged to grow. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's unique context and goals, which often begins with an initial phone call to explore their needs. Open to discussing various challenges, including stress, adjustment, mood, loss, or learning needs, Molly values the strengths inherent in families and seeks to build upon them. Her approach is tailored to each individual, recognizing that support looks different for everyone. For younger clients who may thrive in a creative environment, Molly offers limited in-person sessions, adhering to strict safety protocols in her Roslindale Square office. Fully vaccinated as of December 2020, she is looking forward to connecting with those seeking compassionate and professional guidance.

Audra Gilsing Corona, an experienced clinical social worker and licensed therapist (LICSW), understands that everyone faces challenging moments in life where coping can feel overwhelming. It takes courage to seek help, and Audra offers a safe, compassionate space for those navigating loss, relationship issues, family stressors, or life transitions. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. Audra has extensive experience working with clients who identify as LGBT and has received specialized training to support this community effectively. Catering to both adolescents and adults, she provides individual and couples therapy, drawing on relational, insight-oriented, dialectical, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Additionally, Audra enjoys teaching relaxation and mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress, fostering a supportive therapeutic experience. Her office in Roslindale Village is designed to be inviting and is accessible by public transportation, ensuring a welcoming environment for all who seek her assistance.

Christina Hampton is a dedicated and compassionate counselor, MA, LMHC, who firmly believes that everyone possesses intrinsic wisdom within themselves. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes accessing this innate wisdom to encourage growth and healing. With a foundation built on acceptance, authenticity, and compassion, Christina utilizes an experiential method in her psychotherapy practice that empowers individuals to actively explore the hidden facets of themselves, leading to greater self-awareness and meaningful transformation. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, and grief, equipped with advanced training in trauma-informed techniques such as internal family systems (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), somatic practices, Phoenix Rising yoga therapy, and mindfulness. Christina emphasizes her clients' strengths and adopts a holistic model of care. As an expressive arts therapist, she integrates the arts into her sessions, believing that these creative modalities greatly enhance self-expression and foster deeper self-awareness.

Mary Mccusker, an esteemed Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), is recognized for her profound dedication to helping adults and elders navigate the complexities of life. With a degree from Northeastern University, which she earned in 1986, Mary brings decades of experience to her practice. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including addiction, dual diagnosis, and depression, making her a compassionate guide for those in need. Mary employs diverse therapeutic modalities in her work with individuals, couples, and groups, integrating techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Her eclectic approach, coupled with an understanding of family systems and psychodynamic principles, ensures that clients receive personalized care that addresses both their emotional and psychological needs. Mary’s warm, nurturing energy creates a safe space for exploration and healing, empowering her clients to foster positive changes and achieve emotional well-being.

Laura Palmer is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist with over 10 years of experience in Boston area hospitals and health centers. She understands that there are many reasons individuals seek therapy, such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal loss. Each of these obstacles has the potential to affect one’s well-being. In her practice, Laura takes a collaborative approach, guiding clients to uncover and address the thoughts and behaviors that lead to personal struggles. By working closely with her clients, she helps them gain deeper insight and identify tangible changes to foster growth. Laura's expertise spans a variety of clinical interests, including trauma, chronic illness (such as HIV/AIDS and Multiple Sclerosis), acculturation, anxiety, and the complexities faced by adult children of a Borderline parent, as well as the LGBTQ community. She engages fully with her clients, creating a welcoming and safe space where they can navigate life’s challenges together. Laura is committed to helping clients develop awareness and open up new possibilities for a more fulfilling life.

Marlo Pedroso is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a passion for guiding individuals through their struggles with fear, sadness, loneliness, and relational difficulties. He understands the deep sense of feeling stuck and lost that many face and is committed to helping clients break free from these challenges. With a belief that every person holds the potential for healing within, Marlo’s goal is to facilitate the development of skills necessary to construct a meaningful, connected, and joyful life. He specializes in short-term, experiential, and intensive therapy, employing somatic, integrative, and experiential approaches. His primary modalities include Somatic Mindfulness, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, all designed to foster deep and lasting change in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Marlo emphasizes compassion, agency, and motivation in his therapeutic relationships. With over 15 years of experience, training, and dedication, he is passionate about this work and believes there is more right with individuals than there is wrong, affirming their right to a meaningful, vibrant life.

Amy Offenberg is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with credentials including MSW, MPH, and LICSW. She specializes in working with adults and elders (65+), guiding them through life's complexities and transitions. With expertise in dual diagnosis, addiction, grief and loss, women's issues, anxiety, and depression, Amy provides invaluable support during challenging times. Known for her interactive and client-focused sessions, she employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ensuring that each individual's strengths are emphasized. Amy believes in the power of a listening ear and a fresh perspective, which is integral to her practice, allowing her clients to navigate their journeys with confidence and support.

Jane Radlo is a compassionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker and therapist, dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges like depression, anxiety, and trauma. With over 25 years of successful collaboration with clients, Jane creates a safe and empowering environment tailored to each person's unique needs. She understands that the journey to seek therapy can be a difficult one. As a trauma-informed therapist, Jane specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, and spiritual growth, actively working with diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals. Her extensive training in approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the Transformational Art Therapy (TAT) technique allows her to utilize effective strategies that nurture client's strengths. Jane believes in the power of collaborative therapy processes that can illuminate personal potential, even in the most challenging times.

Kim Riley is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their lives. She understands that regardless of the life stage one may be in, daily stressors can lead to feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and loneliness. In her practice, Kim focuses on empowering clients by identifying and utilizing their inherent strengths to foster self-awareness and meaningful growth. Her commitment to empathy and relationship building is at the heart of her work, as she believes in the vital connection between conversation, healing, and the creation of a safe, nourishing therapeutic space. With a culturally sensitive approach, Kim incorporates family systems perspectives and utilizes strength-based methodologies alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to address various concerns. She has a particular passion for assisting individuals in managing relationship issues, enhancing self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and implementing effective anxiety and stress management strategies while recognizing the significance of self-care and self-exploration.

Debbi Shamon, a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), approaches counseling and therapy as a collaborative and healing relationship. With a genuine, thoughtful, and humorous demeanor, she works with adults at various stages of life, offering her expertise particularly in supporting women and their partners through the transition to parenthood. Debbi provides individualized or family sessions based on the unique needs of her clients. Her specialization in trauma treatment is supported by a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Trauma-Focused Care, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques. She is committed to helping clients cultivate self-compassion and develop the life they aspire to achieve. Debbi assists individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional complications related to pregnancy and postpartum, adoption, and relationship issues. She is especially attuned to the needs of parents whose challenging childhoods may have left them unprepared for parenting, and her advanced training in postpartum depression, infant/parent mental health, and trauma positions her to support families effectively. Additionally, she has a focus on adoption, particularly for infants or toddlers affected by trauma, neglect, or substance exposure.