Vision Statement

Our mission as a mental health and expressive arts therapy center is to provide a quality range of therapy options for clients, especially trauma survivors, to gain forward motion in their lives. As an educational center, we are devoted to providing high-quality learning experiences in both traditional mental health counseling and expressive arts therapy approaches.

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Experience & Approaches

Experience in

Trauma Recovery
Grief
Teen Transition and At-Risk Youth
Spiritutality Exploration
Behavioral Concerns
School Performance Support
Transition Support
Adjustment Support
Parenting Skill Building and Support
Coping with Medical Concerns and Diagnosis
Gender Identification and Sexuality

Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Play Therapy
Expressive Therapy
Dance/Movement Therapy
Drama Therapy and Action Methods
Music Therapy
Writing and Journaling
Bibliotherapy/Poetry Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
Traditional Talk Therapy
Mediation and Relaxation
EMDR

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Meet Our Staff

Sara Cahn, M.S., L.M.T. (she/her/hers) Clinical Intern

I specialize in working with trauma using psychodrama, art therapy, and play therapy.

Melaney Schmertzler, MS, LCMHC (she/her/hers)

Clinical Director

Nicole Bouchard, MA (she/her/hers)

I bring a comprehensive understanding of mental health and a commitment to holistic wellness.

Makayla Robillard, MA (she/her/hers)

The world can be a stressful place, and I believe that counseling can be the first step in making the world even just a little bit easier to handle.

Elizabeth Sexton, MA (she/her/hers)

The first step can be difficult when seeking out someone to initiate a therapeutic relationship with, and I am proud of you for taking that step.

Jill Pellegrino, MA, LADC (she/her/hers)

I work with individuals to support them in recovering from addiction, changing bad habits, improving relationships, and overcoming life challenges.

William Cramer, MA, MBA, LCMHC (he/him/his)

“The more you know yourself, the more patience you have for what you see in others.” — Erik Erikson, in His Own Old Age, Expands His View of Life

Brianna Spratt, MA (she/her/hers)

I am here to help get you to the version of you that you want to be.

Mary Donovan, MA (she/her/hers)

Together, we can cultivate resilience, foster growth, and promote positive change.

Emma Quimby, MA (she/her/hers)

My goal is to empower my clients to achieve self-awareness in a safe space where personal growth, self-acceptance, and lasting change can occur.

Sarah Ahearn, MA (she/her/hers)

I believe that creativity and the imagination can help us heal. The arts are a powerful tool that can offer us a way to find ourselves and create transformation.

Kayleen Bowden, MA, LCMHC (she/her/hers)

I’m a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in play therapy, geek therapy, and strengths/interests-based approaches across the lifespan.

Alexandra (Alex) Boise, MA (she/her/hers)

Come as you are, where you’re at. And I’ll meet you there and sit with you. I cannot promise I’ll fix it, but I can promise you don’t have to sit with the heavy feelings alone.

Anne Walbridge, MA (she/her/hers)

I firmly believe in the power of healing through connection.

Gabby Casey, MA (she/her/hers)

I enjoy supporting people in cultivating inner awareness through compassionate listening, mindfulness, art, and yoga.

Paula Semakula, MA (she/her/hers)

Growth and change are not easy, and one gets out of counseling what one puts into it. If you are ready to begin or to continue your journey, I am here to help you take the next best steps.

Rachel Henderson, MA, LICSW (she/her/hers)

My approach to counseling is looking at a person as a whole and to help facilitate a process where an individual can discover strengths, qualities and tools.

Jane Pinard, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers)

I have experience in attending to the issues related postpartum depression, infant and pregnancy loss, aging, parenting, school and vocational challenges.

Steven Durost, PhD, LCMHC, REAT (he/him/his)

Executive Director & Owner of C.R.E.A.T.E!

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