Jessica Chartier, LMHC

Jessica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working in the field of mental health since 2006. She became a therapist in 2012 and has been licensed since 2016. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of supporting individuals and families from many different backgrounds, experiences, and seasons of life.

“I consider it an honor to sit with people during some of the most difficult parts of their story,” says Jessica. “I believe healing often begins when people feel truly heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”

Jessica enjoys working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the transition into adulthood. She also has a long-standing background in family therapy and values helping families improve communication, strengthen connection, and navigate challenging dynamics with greater understanding and compassion.

Jessica has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has experience supporting individuals and families impacted by trauma. She also spent five years working as a supervisor within Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative services, where she supported clinicians and families navigating complex emotional, behavioral, and relational needs.

Jessica’s counseling style is warm, collaborative, practical, and down-to-earth. She works to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore what they are carrying, identify patterns that may no longer be helping them, and build tools for emotional wellness and healthier relationships.

Barbara Conrad, LICSW

Barbara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in EMDR, and she specializes in the treatment of trauma and grief. Barbara believes that healing from trauma is possible through a collaborative and adaptive approach. She implements EMDR, CBT, ACT, polyvagal exercises and mindfulness into her clinical practice. Clinically, Barbara is warm, emphatic and curious. She has 6 years of counseling experience, and specializes in working with children and adults.

EMDR therapy involves establishing a relationship and accompanying her clients through a healing experience to process and resolve a problem. Great therapy is more than just talking and listening, it is creating memories. It is a shared experience in which the clinician helps the client to gain new insight and to open up for new safer connections. Barbara is here to support you in forming new pathways towards a fulfilling life.

Carmen L Lopez, LMHC, M. Ed., School Adjustment Counselor

Carmen is a licensed clinician who completed a dual LMHC/School Adjustment Counselor counseling program at Cambridge College in 2017. Over the past 8 years, she has built a solid career as an adjustment counselor, specializing in supporting young adults as they navigate the transition into adulthood. In addition to her full-time role as an adjustment counselor, Carmen has worked part-time as a clinician, where she has focused on empowering individuals to overcome challenges and develop healthy coping strategies.

Her clinical areas of focus include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, couples therapy, family and child counseling, as well as work with adolescents, young adults, veterans, and individuals dealing with immigration-related mental health concerns.

Throughout her career, Carmen has remained committed to working closely with families, particularly in addressing educational concerns and fostering positive patterns that support both academic success and emotional well-being. She takes great care in helping families understand and address the unique needs of students, ensuring a holistic approach that integrates emotional and educational support.

In addition to her work with individuals and families, Carmen works extensively with couples, fostering strong relationships built on empathy, understanding, and mutual respect. Her approach to couples therapy emphasizes active listening, compassion, and collaboration, guiding couples toward healthier communication and more harmonious relational dynamics.

Darren M. Waterhouse, MS, LPC

Darren Waterhouse is a dedicated disciple with nearly 32 years of experience and has been a therapist for approximately 10-12 years. Over the years, he has worked with a wide range of populations, providing counseling to individuals from ages 8 to 80. Darren has helped people navigate various challenges, including substance abuse, methadone treatment, personality disorders, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns.

In addition to his professional experience, Darren has specialized in helping individuals cope with the emotional difficulties that accompany chronic illness and other medical conditions, drawing on both his training and personal life experiences. Currently, he serves as a Christian therapist, using his skills to support others in their spiritual and emotional journeys.

Within his church, Darren plays an active role by leading a married ministry group, guiding the teen ministry, and occasionally assisting with a Unity Group. His passion lies in working with youth and families, both in his church community and the broader community. Beyond his therapeutic and church work, Darren also volunteers in his town, holding two board positions and chairing a committee.

Darren’s ultimate goal is to help as many people as possible not only strengthen their relationship with God but also find peace and well-being in their mind, soul, and body.

 

*With Darren being based in Connecticut, he can accept the following insurances: Tufts, Wellsense, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim, OPTUM, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, VACCN*

Day’sha Ramsey, MS LMHC

Day’sha Ramsey is a licensed mental health counselor that has been practicing for over 7 years with extensive training in working with children and families. She is certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality, and is adding on certifications in Christian based Therapy.

Additionally, Day’sha looks forward to the advancement of society and human growth and development. She is a continuous learner and strives to be proficient and productive in every endeavor. She believes in healing through God, therapeutic intervention, and self- care. Day’sha is always happy to carefully utilize and cherish our precious commodity of time.

Victoria A. Salal, MSW, LICSW

Victoria completed the Advanced Standing Master’s Degree Program in 2001 from Springfield College. She received her degree in the field of social work. She went on to obtain a Post Master’s Certificate in Advanced Practice with Children and Adolescents in 2009 from Springfield College.

Victoria also became certified as a Certified Batterer’s Intervention Counselor in 1997 and facilitated groups until 2000 at the Gandara Mental Health Center.

She has also received licensure from the National Christian Counselors Association as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor. In addition, she was licensed as a Minister from New Creation Discipleship Ministry in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Victoria currently works full-time for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Department of Children and Families as an Ongoing Supervisor. She has worked for the Department for over 23 years where she works with a focus on ensuring safety for children, building and strengthening the family unit, as well as assisting foster parents as they work to provide a safe space for children affected by trauma.

She has done outpatient therapy work through the Community Services Institute and completed her student internship at Rebecca Johnson School as a School Adjustment Counselor. Victoria was also employed at the Big Brothers and Big Sister Agency assessing the needs of children and screening volunteers who serviced them.
Victoria has a passion for working with individuals who have struggle with co-dependency, trauma, domestic violence issues, and childhood related trauma.

She is a mother of two adult daughters and a proud grandmother of five grandchildren. She is a devoted wife, a stepmother to four adults and step-grandmother to step-grandmother to eight children. She loves to read and enjoys writing.

Flava LaFern Galbreath, LICSW, MSW

Flava is an eclectic integrative therapist whose native Hoosier roots show authenticity and unconditional support and a love of animals and the outdoors. She identifies as a human being with a passion to support growth for those who may not be noticed or valued.

With experiences at an opiate treatment center, in-home family therapy and youth ministry volunteer, Flava balances therapy with landscaping and sports officiating. Her training includes an MSW degree from Salem State University, extensive grief and addiction training as well as being a Prepare and Enrich facilitator, SYMBIS facilitator and being trained in Gottman Level I.

Flava supports grieving, addiction, codependency, depression, anxiety (including OCD, ADHD) with leanings into the metaphysical, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). She supports teens through the golden years as well as couples and families.

Dr. Candyce Burke Auguste, PsyD

Dr. Candyce Burke Auguste, PsyD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with years of experience in clinical leadership, mentorship, and culturally responsive care. With her warm and collaborative approach, Dr. Candyce creates supportive, empowering spaces where clients, mentees, and colleagues alike feel seen, valued, and encouraged to thrive. As a trauma-informed and holistic practitioner, she integrates relational, humanistic, and social justice-oriented frameworks, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Her clinical philosophy centers on acknowledging and processing pain and celebrating resilience, helping individuals reconnect with their values, strengths, and purpose.

Outside of her professional life, she finds peace in spending time with loved ones, creating art, meditating, cooking, and curating spaces of joy through music, culture, and connection. 

Danielle Wegrzyn

Danielle is an LICSW with decades of experience working with a variety of ages and demographics in the social work field. Danielle’s main areas of focus include maternal mental health, young adults, life transitions, and the complimentary integration of faith and mental health.

Danielle is a compassionate, non-judgmental, and motivated therapist who aims to help clients find peace, increase their health and wellness, utilize tools to decrease anxiety, and find a safe place for support.

Using a lighthearted and humorous approach, Danielle tailors all therapy to the client’s needs and desires. She has been trained in multiple therapy models and uses a variety of clinical approaches to work alongside her clients to achieve their goals.

Danielle deeply enjoys her work and is committed to helping her clients find wholeness and strength in their lives.

Locations: Danielle offers primarily teletherapy, but currently works one day a week from an office on Newbury St. in Danvers, MA.

Check out our recent webinar entitled Thrive, Don’t Just Survive This Holiday Season where Danielle was our guest speaker! Click here to watch: vimeo.com/1030864962

Theresa J. Mellen

Theresa received her Master’s in Family Counseling from Eastern Nazarene College in 1990. Since then, she has worked with individual and families who have experienced grief and loss, unemployment, substance abuse/addition, and marriage issues as well as a host of other concerns. Theresa obtained her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in 2003 and has gained significant experience working with children with special needs, and their parents.

Theresa believes in a non-judgmental approach to therapy. She believes that we all experience challenges in this life and can benefit from having a trained, and non-bias person to help us see our problems from another perspective. She looks forward to helping others to do the hard work of facing the obstacles that get in our way of becoming the person we wish to be, body, mind, and spirit.