Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills and empathetic approach to therapy. Our specialized professionals are here to help you find the path to discovery, accountability and healing.
David Giorgio, LCSW
Focus Areas: LGBTQIA+ | Neurodiversity | Trauma and EMDR | Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy | Relationship Diversity & Relational Conflict
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We may run from day to day with an anxious stream of thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Sometimes our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of clarity and fulfillment.
I work with individuals & couples to reconnect while understanding how the past impacts present living. We collaborate to build a foundation of skills that promote healing as individuals and within relationships. My approach is grounded in human capacity for growth using a humanistic and strength based approach. I incorporate these modalities for processing trauma, anxiety, depression, and performance blocks. Therapy should be a collaborative process that provides a safe space to rediscover your strengths, while understanding and creating meaning from experiences, relationships and culture. Integrating our past and present empowers us to become creators of our lives rather than observers. Let’s work together to discover your path towards discovery, accountability and growth.
Sam Sheppard LCSW
- Focus Areas: Trauma And Attachment | LGBTQIA+ and Identity | Neurodivergence| Nature-Assisted Therapy, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy
- Pronouns: She/They
Taking the courageous step to begin therapy, whether for yourself or your child, is a significant moment. Building a new relationship and sharing vulnerable moments of your life is never an easy task, and I am honored by each one of my clients for the opportunity to support them on their journey. During the phase of adolescence through our young adulthood, we are faced with new information about our emotions and inner worlds on what sometimes feels like a daily basis. This time of life is often a fast paced, changing roller coaster during which we build the foundations of our self-esteem, values, and future.
As a therapist, I am empathetic, trauma-informed, and welcoming to all in my sessions. I am trained in a relational and psychodynamic approach to counseling supported with DBT, CBT, and ADHD informed skills and coping strategies. I often utilize art, nature, and play therapy activities in session and believe in the importance of joy and mindfulness for people of all ages. I specialize in working with youth in middle and high school on handling the many challenges of this difficult life phase, as well as young adults in their 20s navigating the new experiences of college, first jobs, and launching into their adult lives.
Kimberly Shirk, LPCA
Focus Areas: Neurodiversity | Relationship Diversity & Relational Conflict | Recovery & Harm Reduction | Life Transitions
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
As a therapist, I approach my practice with a person-centered and neurodiverse perspective. I prioritize understanding and valuing each individual's unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths. I strive to create a safe and empowering space where clients feel respected, accepted, and supported in exploring their thoughts, feelings, and goals.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration. I work alongside my clients to co-create personalized strategies and interventions that honor their autonomy and foster personal growth. I believe in empowering clients to tap into their inner resources, build self-awareness, and develop skills to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
Lisa Day-Lewis, LPC-A
- Focus Areas: LGBTQIA2S+ | Mindfulness-Based | Humanistic | Holistic Health
- Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Positive and loving relationships are vital for health and well-being, and my primary goal as a therapist is to create space for my clients to feel safe and welcome to explore their thoughts, hopes and dreams, and ultimately to become the best versions of themselves. I am particularly passionate about supporting those who are exploring gender identity and or sexuality, and those who are thinking about or wanting to transition.
My life experience has also led me to have experience in holistic well-being, anxiety disorders, grief, chronic illness, and spirituality. My background working in school systems lends experience working to support students with unique needs, and I often find myself advocating for students in the school setting.
Working with individuals, couples, families and a combination there of, my methods are strength-based, goal driven and solution-focused and I often assign homework in between sessions.
I look forward to getting to know you and offering whatever tools I can to help you achieve your goals.
Christiana Vickrey, LMFTA
- Focus Areas: Relationship Diversity | Gender & Identity | LGBTQIA2S+ | Emerging Adulthood / College Students
- Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them
Life can be filled with many beautiful experiences, but hardships, transitions of all kinds, and our past can take us off track from where we would like to be. Becoming aware of who and where we are while feeling confident can take time and space to process. Sometimes people don’t have safe spaces to explore their inner selves without judgment. I’m here to build connections while providing a safe space to navigate the things that are hard to get through alone. With time, trust, and some hard work, those hardships can become less of a barrier and more of a path forward while using skills learned together to experience more of the life you want to live.
My work is grounded in Rational-Cultural Therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the relationship between therapist and client as an essential part of the therapeutic process. I firmly believe you are the expert in your own life. Rather than being an authority in the room, I see my role as a collaborator in helping you achieve your therapy goals. I approach therapy as a team effort grounded in trauma-informed, sex-positive, and feminist ideals. My therapy practice is eclectic, borrowing from multiple modalities in order to find the best approach for each individual client, couple, or polycule. Common approaches I incorporate include: EFT (Emotionally-Focused therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness-Based practices. If you are curious to start the journey to making meaningful changes in your life please reach out. You’re not in this alone!
Alyssa Scivoletti, MFT
- Focus Areas: High Conflict Couples/Families | LGBTQIA2S+ | Individuals Experiencing Burnout |Grief
- Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hi, I’m Alyssa! I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with clients in various life stages. I offer a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy, believing in the possibility of post-traumatic growth. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, validated, and in control of their healing journey. As a Certified Trauma Professional currently training in Brainspotting, I draw on a variety of modalities like DBT, IFS, and Person-Centered Therapy. I love seeing clients virtually and connecting with their furry, scaly, and feathered friends!
Bliss Kern, LPCA
- Focus Areas: Trans and Gender Diverse Identities|Neurodiversity | Personality Disorders
- Pronouns: Per/Per/Pers
Greetings, friends! I am an agender, queer Connecticut based counselor. My specialization is in queer and trans mental health. I became a counselor to support my trans and gender diverse siblings. Sometimes it's just easier to connect to a someone with lived experience, especially when you are in the process of just figuring it out for yourself! I work from a strength-based, trauma-responsive model. I provide both individual and group therapy. If you are seeking couples or family therapy, please check out the bios of my impressive colleagues.
I focus on creating strong therapeutic relationships using a social justice informed person-centered approach. In session we will identify the strengths you inherently have and develop new coping skills that empower you through life transitions, relationships, and changing patterns in your life. My deepest belief is that you are the expert in your own experience and I am here to support you as you discover, heal, and make effective changes. My therapeutic framework grows out of a commitment to social justice, queer theory, and a radical non-judgment stance. I believe as humans that we never stop growing, and that growth and healing happen in connection and community.
