Laura Pontani, MA, LMHC, is a compassionate counselor who understands the significance of creating a safe, valued, and empathetic environment for her clients. She believes that individuals hold the key to their own happiness, guiding them through personalized healing journeys that cater to their unique strengths, needs, and interests. Laura fosters a conversational atmosphere that nurtures self-discovery and growth. Her therapeutic approach combines empathy and mindfulness with techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused therapies. Specializing in holistic wellness, Laura devotes her practice to empowering women through personal growth, healthy living, maternal mental and physical health, parenting support, relationship challenges, career transitions, and handling grief. She is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where clients can navigate difficult experiences, embracing strength, acceptance, and compassion. Laura also welcomes mothers to bring their infants or non-crawlers into sessions and offers the flexibility of outdoor or walking sessions, ensuring a nurturing space for all.

Claudia Rutherford, PhD, serves as the president of Pioneer Valley Psychological Assessment Inc., a distinguished group practice devoted to the psychological, educational, and neuropsychological evaluation of individuals from pretense to adulthood. Alongside her colleagues, Dr. Flannery Geier and Dr. Emily Love, she specializes in identifying the psychological, cognitive, and academic profiles of clients, offering tailored recommendations that foster success in school, work, and personal lives. The team prides itself on producing user-friendly reports and actively collaborates with clients, families, and referral sources to ensure evaluations lead to meaningful change and greater self-understanding. Utilizing a comprehensive array of psychological, academic, and neuropsychological measures, they select assessments uniquely suited to the presenting concerns of each client. Committed to thorough and thoughtful evaluations, they work closely with parents and providers to unravel the challenges clients may face, offering insights and actionable suggestions for improvement. Their warm and personable approach, combined with extensive experience in assessments across various age groups and subspecialties, reflect their dedication to the community and to empowering clients to thrive.

Jill Fleischner, LICSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist who understands the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for her clients. She believes that the capacity to listen and genuinely understand her clients' experiences is crucial in the therapeutic journey. With her expertise in dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, Jill fosters an atmosphere where clients can openly share their histories. She recognizes that when individuals can navigate their experiences collaboratively, profound transformations can occur. This journey serves as a powerful reminder of the healing potential that arises from authentic relationships and the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Renowned for her diverse therapeutic modalities, including Transpersonal therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and trauma-focused approaches, Jill prepares her clients for meaningful progress in their lives.