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
State Practicing In: CT, IL CA
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.
Angela Jaeger, LSW
Focus Areas: Trauma Recovery | Shame and Stigma | Substance Use & Addiction | Life Transitions
Pronouns: She/Her
State Practicing In: IL
We all encounter periods of disconnection and unhappiness in life. Difficult relationships, unsatisfying careers, and adjusting to life’s transitions can contribute to these feelings. For many, harmful coping mechanisms develop in response to these challenges, exacerbating feelings of despair and loss of control.
However, times of suffering can also serve as invitations to let go of limiting beliefs and ineffective coping strategies in order to become the person we aspire to be. With nearly a decade of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and trauma, I am especially interested in helping untangle the complex feelings of shame and stigma associated with all forms of abuse, as well as issues of addiction, substance use, body size, and intersecting identities.
My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, and centered on inherent resilience and self-determination. Regardless of the reason you have arrived here, I am committed to creating an inclusive space that is free of judgment to explore new insights, cultivate self-awareness, and discover your authentic self.
Sam Sheppard LCSW
- Focus Areas: Trauma And Attachment | LGBTQIA+ and Identity | Neurodivergence| Nature-Assisted Therapy, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy
- Pronouns: She/They
- State Practicing In: CT, IL and RI
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
State Practicing In: CT
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.
Sara Richmond, Professional Counselor
Focus Areas: Sexuality And Gender Identity Development | Self-worth expansion | Anxiety and Depression | Personal Values
Pronouns: They/Them/She/Her
State Practicing In: IL
Curiosity leads my work. With my clients, I seek to co-create a space to explore their joys and struggles. My clinical interests include sexuality and gender identity development, self-worth expansion, mending relationships with others and with ourselves, understanding anxiety, depression, and personal values. I come from a person-centered, strength-based and existential framework. I practice queer, kink, and poly affirming counseling.
Authenticity and humor are central to my approach I work from the perspective that clients are the experts in their own lives and view our time together as an invitation to harness and learn from that expertise. I believe that through unconditional positive regard and empathic understanding, a client, with the support of a counselor, can find their personal and unique strengths. My goal is to prioritize the client’s experience and empower them in their choices. I hope to facilitate self-awareness and an understanding of interactions with others and society at large
Lisa Day-Lewis, LPCA
- Focus Areas: LGBTQIA2S+ | Mindfulness-Based | Humanistic | Holistic Health
- Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
- State Practicing In: CT
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
- State Practicing In: CT
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!
Colin Graham, LSW
- Modalities: Psychodynamic, Attachment, Mindfulness Based/MBCT, and CBT
- Pronouns: He/Him/His
- State Practicing In: IL
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult on our own. As a therapist, I see my role as accompanying you on a journey of discovery and healing. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and my role is to meet you where you are at and use this knowledge as a therapeutic tool. I am a queer identified therapist and am passionate about working with members of the queer community. My clinical interests are gender and sexuality, identity, substance use and harm reduction, and relationships. I am particularly interested in working with folks who engage in party and play and are struggling with their relationship with substances and intimacy.
My approach to therapeutic work is relational and I believe the relationship between the client and therapist is a powerful tool for the healing journey. I utilize a contextual behavioral approach, meaning I seek to understand behaviors and the contexts they show up. I incorporate elements of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to support clients in understanding their values and making decisions that align with their values. I practice kink, poly, and queer affirming work.
Alyssa Scivoletti, MFT
- Focus Areas: High Conflict Couples/Families | LGBTQIA2S+ | Individuals Experiencing Burnout |Grief
- Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
- State Practicing In: CT and OH
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
- State Practicing In: CT
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.
Rai Eury, LSW
- Modalities: CBT, DBT, MI, strengths-based, solution-focused, person-centered, harm reduction
- State Practicing OH
As a part of our diverse community, I empathize with the multiple challenges that many of us face daily. My goal is to work together to address these challenges in a supportive, non-judgmental space. My background includes experience assisting individuals navigating substance use, trauma, and anxiety, especially those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I strive to ensure that you feel heard, understood, respected, and valued in our space together, and work to meet each client where they are to provide the best possible outcomes. I have gained professional experience with the challenges and nuances that are involved in navigating life in today’s uncertain world. These experiences have included adult and adolescent individual therapy, group therapy, and experience in medical social work. I have provided individual therapy to the LGBTQ community since I became licensed, focusing on gender-affirming care and substance use. Along with therapeutic practice, I serve the community by serving on the board of several local trans organizations, and I am a former special education teacher.
My approach is to engage with every client as a unique individual, respecting the different experiences of each person. I use a trauma-informed approach, as well as harm reduction. I draw from a variety of modalities including CBT, MI, and DBT principles in therapy. Working together as a team is important, as I want clients to feel empowered to make informed choices as they move forward on their unique path toward healing.
Ashley Tatum, LSW
- Pronouns: She/Her
- Modalities: Relational, Narrative, Mindfulness & Self-Compassion, Existential, ACT
- State Practicing: OH
I strive to meet my clients where they are, recognizing that healing does not happen in isolation. Our experiences are deeply shaped by the systems we navigate, the identities we hold, and the challenges we face in a world that often does not make space for us. My therapeutic approach is informed by intersectional, trauma-responsive, and neurodivergent-affirming care, combining elements of relational therapy, narrative therapy, self-compassion practices, mindfulness, and attachment-based approaches. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I tailor my work to each client's unique needs and strengths, centering their autonomy and lived experience in the process.
I am passionate about creating a space where my clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. My work is rooted in deep respect for personal autonomy, self-determination, and the understanding that healing is not about "fixing" what is broken—because you are not broken. My role is to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom, navigate life’s complexities, and cultivate self-trust and empowerment.
I am committed to providing a nonjudgmental, affirming, and accessible space for all clients, particularly those who have felt unseen or misunderstood in traditional mental health settings. My approach is grounded in anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA+-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and trauma-responsive values.
