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Lauren Guilfoyle is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (MEd, LPC) who understands that people seek counseling for various reasons, including the struggles of daily life, processing trauma, and navigating conflicts and transitions. She believes that recognizing individual uniqueness in challenges is essential, and she emphasizes that no one has to face their struggles alone. Lauren creates a safe and accepting environment for individuals, children, and families as they work to improve their lives. With extensive experience in supporting foster children and families through complex trauma, she utilizes evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy for clients of all ages. Her passion lies in helping families learn to collaborate effectively while ensuring that the specific needs of each person are prioritized. Lauren eagerly anticipates the opportunity to support those seeking positive change.

Danna Hope is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting individuals in making positive changes in their lives. She understands that searching for a therapist can often feel confusing and intimidating, and during this journey, she is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where clients can heal, grow, and achieve their goals. With over 20 years of experience in both education and private practice, Danna works with a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, and adults, making her approach adaptable to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Karen Mannix, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, is dedicated to helping individuals create a life worth living. With a focus on challenges such as addiction, depression, and anxiety, she effectively guides her clients through life's changes and difficulties. Whether navigating a tricky life transition or addressing a long-standing issue, Karen works collaboratively with her clients to uncover skills and strategies that facilitate progress. She believes in the holistic integration of mind, body, and spirit, emphasizing the importance of balance for overall well-being. Karen provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their struggles and begin their journeys towards healing and fulfillment. With extensive experience working with adolescents and adults alike, she employs various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among others. Her foundational training in these areas, along with her certification as a spiritual director, enriches her therapeutic practice, making it both compassionate and effective.

Erin Jackson is a compassionate and dedicated pre-licensed professional working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Connecticut. With over 15 years of experience, she partners with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to address a variety of challenges, including personality pathology, trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Erin also supports those involved in the criminal justice system, assists with cultural assimilation, navigates life transitions, and addresses women's issues and relationship dynamics. Erin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University. Renowned for her patient-centered approach, she employs therapeutic modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. By fostering warm and open therapeutic relationships, Erin empowers her clients to process complex situations and collaboratively develop effective coping mechanisms to achieve their desired outcomes.

Kate Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in helping individuals, older adolescents, and couples navigate their challenges and achieve their goals. She is dedicated to focusing on her clients and identifying the best ways for them to reach their desired outcomes. Often, problem-solving and goal achievement can be realized in a relatively short timeframe through her problem-focused and solution-oriented strategies. For those facing chronic or multiple issues, Kate provides the option for longer-term therapy. Currently, she offers her therapeutic services through teletherapy to adapt to the ongoing changes brought about by Covid-19, ensuring her clients can continue to receive the support they need safely and effectively.

William Joseph Westerheide, a licensed professional counselor with a Ph.D., brings over 40 years of invaluable experience in counseling and psychotherapy to his part-time practice. Now semi-retired, his home-based practice provides a relaxed and supportive environment for clients. William is adept at helping individuals identify and mobilize their inner resources, guiding them in utilizing these strengths to create fulfilling lives aligned with their unique values and desires. While he addresses a wide range of client challenges, he is not equipped to work with psychotic individuals or those posing a risk of violence. His semi-retirement allows him the freedom to genuinely engage with each client as an individual, avoiding the constraints of rigid diagnostic categories and treatment plans. Through this compassionate approach, William fosters a space where clients can explore their challenges, discover their inherent capabilities, and ultimately make informed choices about their paths forward.

Darby Knox is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC/MH) who is devoted to guiding individuals toward hope, healing, and meaningful change. She believes that increased self-awareness and acceptance are essential for discovering balance and fulfillment in life. Darby creates a nurturing and safe environment where clients can delve into the inherent challenges of the human experience, alleviate emotional pain, develop self-compassion, and rekindle hope. Her clinical expertise focuses on treating PTSD, OCD, and trauma associated with physical and sexual abuse, as well as dissociative disorders, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Darby is trained in trauma modalities specifically effective for neurodivergent individuals, ensuring her approach is nuanced and adaptive to diverse needs. With a commitment to supporting her clients, Darby is well-prepared to provide both in-person and virtual counseling services.

Carrie Kyger, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (MS, LMFT, CSAT), understands that one of the most challenging experiences for individuals and couples is healing after betrayal. Whether faced with an extra-marital affair, the revelation of an addiction, or a traumatic life event, the effects of these injuries require specialized care to facilitate recovery. At Family Solutions Counseling, Carrie implements individual, couple, and group therapies focusing on healing betrayal trauma. Utilizing a collaborative team approach, she provides tailored treatments that address the wounds experienced by both individuals and their relationship. As a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, Carrie is equipped to guide clients through a specialized recovery plan that supports both those suffering from compulsive behaviors and their partners, fostering lasting healing and renewal in their connections.

Jenni Marino-Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 26 years of experience in the field. She works with clients from diverse backgrounds and across all ages, including preteens, children, teenagers, elders, and adults. With a commitment to continuous learning, Jenni has focused her professional development on adolescents, young adults, women navigating life transitions, and parent coaching. Drawing from her past as a teacher, school crisis counselor, and mother, she possesses a profound understanding of the challenges her clients face. Jenni's primary goal is to help clients find effective solutions to their unique challenges. While many of her clients are referred personally, she maintains flexible scheduling to accommodate new clients. Her areas of specialization encompass parenting, anxiety disorders, depression, addictions, self-mutilation, and she has successfully treated numerous families and children with Sensory Processing Disorder. Jenni employs a holistic approach through various modalities including Couples Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Steven Hardebeck, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree, specializes in marriage and couples counseling, passionately helping individuals and couples improve communication, enhance conflict resolution skills, and deepen their connections. He provides a safe and confidential environment where clients can explore their struggles and receive tailored strategies for enriching their lives and relationships. A level 3 trained Gottman Method therapist, Steven utilizes this evidence-based and research-oriented approach to guide couples through their challenges effectively. He also supports individual clients facing issues such as depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, burnout, stress management, and spiritual struggles. Steven's therapeutic approach is twofold: he delves into the meaningful questions of life while applying mindfulness-based cognitive therapy that focuses on practical, tangible skills. With his expertise in both individual and couples therapy, he aims to foster healthy changes and promote well-being in every session.

Shawn Maguire is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, MAFT, MACC) who views his clients as partners on their journey to personal growth. He believes in treating individuals not merely as clients but as real people navigating through life's challenges. Shawn invests time in understanding the unique narratives that shape each individual, fostering a safe space where clients can openly explore their past and present experiences. He excels at helping clients identify roadblocks that may have kept them feeling stuck while collaboratively developing effective strategies to promote healing and resilience. With over thirty years of experience, Shawn has guided thousands of individuals, couples, and families toward recovery from anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflict, witnessing profound transformations along the way. His expertise spans a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method, among others. Those who work with Shawn discover not only a counselor but a steadfast advocate committed to their highest good. He encourages anyone ready to reclaim their life and happiness to take the next step toward healing with him as their compassionate partner.

Mitch Moore is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) dedicated to assisting clients with challenges related to depression, anxiety, and a plethora of emotional struggles. He understands that individuals may face feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, anger, loneliness, and fear, along with panic attacks and relationship difficulties—issues that can significantly impact quality of life. Through the establishment of a trusting relationship, Mitch works collaboratively with clients to untangle complex thoughts and emotions, illuminating solutions that may have previously felt out of reach. Therapy sessions with Mitch extend beyond the session itself, offering enduring benefits that can enhance wellbeing for years to come. With extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples facing a wide range of concerns, he prides himself on creating an environment rooted in trust and acceptance. At The Grove, Mitch practices among some of the best therapists in the state, ensuring a confidential and safe space for clients to explore their challenges. His commitment to privacy and support makes him a steadfast partner in the journey toward healing.

Tricia Myers is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (MS, LPC, LADC) dedicated to helping adults navigate the complexities of life. Many individuals experience periods of anxiety, depression, or struggle with changes, often feeling overwhelmed, angry, or confused. Tricia's mission is to offer her clients a supportive and safe environment where they can unpack, explore, and understand their thoughts and feelings. Her therapeutic approach fosters self-awareness and insight, facilitating personal growth and deeper understanding of how past experiences influence the present. This transformative process aims to pave the way for long-term change and healing in the future. Tricia's areas of expertise include addiction and substance abuse treatment, as well as support for those dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship conflicts. With her extensive knowledge in trauma-focused therapy, family systems, and relational modalities, she strives to empower individuals, couples, and families in their journey toward emotional wellness.