Meet The Team

Karen Wienberg-LeClaire

Karen has nearly 25 years years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Karen holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Suffolk University and a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Karla Shepard

Karla's educational background includes a BA in Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College.  She uses a strength-based, trauma-sensitive style of therapy.

Nicole Pero

Nicole graduated from Cambridge college with a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a focus in addiction treatment. Nicole also holds a bachelor’s degree in fine art, as well as a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. 

Mary St. Jean

Mary has been working in the field for 7 years. Mary's areas of focus include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflict, challenging life transitions, behavioral difficulties, and parenting challenges. 

Casey Kirkland

Case Kirkland holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College. He employs a person-centered and trauma-informed approach with a strong reliance on Brainspotting.  

Hannah Blais

Hannah graduated from Cambridge College with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a focus on trauma treatment. She has previous experience in the mental health field working with individual adult and adolescent clients, couples, families.

Kylie Grenier

Kylie earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults, and has a passion for working with those impacted by anxiety, OCD, and depression.

Macy Tarrant

Macy holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Sport & Performance Psychology from Boston University. Macy’s specializations include grief, trauma, transitions, identity, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+, and relationship issues. 

Olivia Longpre

Olivia earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Sport & Performance Psychology from Boston University.  Olivia specializes in working with anxiety, depression, body image concerns, behavioral difficulties, and relationship issues.

Kerry Barrett

Kerry holds a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Providence College. Using a collaborative and client-centered approach, Kerry helps each client heal and grow to feel empowered to find their strength in their own lives.

Amanda Hartling-McLaughlin

Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work from Salem State University. Amanda’s specialty Advanced and Enhanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy, is a targeted treatment for rapid recovery using eye movements and image replacement to minimize emotional attachment.

Hariklea Qirjazi

Hariklea graduated with a Masters Degree in Social Work from Westfield State University. Hariklea trusts that creating a calm and safe space, consistency, elevating a person’s strengths, and meeting clients where they are at, are the foundation of healthy life changes.

Mikayla Schlehofer

Mikayla studied at William James College and hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a dual concentration in Health and Behavioral Medicine and Military and Veterans Psychology. She has a passion for working with individuals who suffer from medical health issues, substance use disorders and mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Megan Mayo

Megan specializes in working with children and teens who struggle with recovering from traumatic events as well as diagnoses of ADHD, anxiety, anger management, and mood disorders. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Megan is also comfortable working with those struggling with their own identities and aiding them in discovering their authentic selves. 

Heather Watt

Heather holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Salem State University and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker. She has experience working with children and adolescents in the school setting as a School Adjustment Counselor and as a teacher.

Michelle Smith

Michelle holds a Master of Science degree in Mediation and Applied Conflict Studies from Champlain College and is pursuing a Master of Science degree from Merrimack College to become a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She offers a welcoming, non-judgmental space and meets clients where they are.

Katie Van Buskirk

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