Our Connecticut Therapists

Maegan Glover, LCSW - Clinical Director
CT Telehealth (She/Her)

Maegan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and works with children, teens, and young adults. She specializes in emotion regulation challenges and behavioral outbursts. Maegan draws from evidence-based interventions and is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive space for her clients to grow and thrive.
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Rachael Pelletti, LPC, CRC
CT Telehealth (She/Her)

Rachael is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in substance use, life transitions, and stress management. She works with clients using a variety of evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Choice Theory, and Mindfulness. Rachael’s work with her clients is rooted in kindness and compassion.
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Alana Coscia, PsyD - Clinical Director
Middletown Location (She/Her)

Dr. Coscia is a Licensed Psychologist who is highly trained in supporting young adults. Dr. Coscia is also passionate about women’s issues including helping her clients navigate body image concerns and the intersectional impacts of oppression.
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Ramon Estrada, LCSW
Middletown Location (He/Him)

Ramon works with us as an Independent Contractor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Ramon is able to provide services in both English and Spanish. He works with adults and is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence heal and thrive.
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Jeanette Martinez, LCSW
CT Telehealth (She/Her)

Jeanette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who creates a caring and safe environment for adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. Her therapeutic style is person-centered and she is trained in many evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
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Daniella Giordano, LMSW
Middletown Location (She/Her)

Daniella is a provisionally licensed social worker who specializes in working with adolescents struggling with school issues and anxiety. She aims to use a supportive and comforting approach that is non-judgmental and creates a calm and safe environment.
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Cassidy Lund, LPC - Clinical Director
CT Telehealth (She/Her)

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Cassidy works with children (10+), teens, and young adults. She specializes in autism, trauma, and anxiety. Cassidy’s approach is team-oriented and collaborative and she loves incorporating, music, art, and mindfulness into her work with her clients and their families.
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Jessica Parenteau, LPC
Windham Team (She/Her)

Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a compassionate and light-hearted approach to her work with clients. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, grief, and substance use issues and is committed to racial justice and being LGBTQ+ affirming. Jessica is trained in CBT, DBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma.
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Leah Furst, LCSW - Clinical Director
Fairfield Team (She/Her)

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Leah works with teens, adults, and families. She specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, and spirituality. Leah is trained in CBT and DBT, and draws from EFT and exposure therapy. Leah takes a multimodal approach to treatment in order to best fit each individual client's situation and needs.
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Sarah Pennington, LCSW
Windham Team (She/Her)

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who treats young adults, and adults. Sarah is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( TF-CBT) and Attachment, Self Regulation Competency framework (ARC).
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Mel Foley, LPC
Middletown Location (She/Her)

Mel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who sees adults and specializes in identity exploration in emerging adults, self-esteem, body image issues (HAES approach), OCD, sexual wellness and intimacy issues. She is committed to providing culturally sensitive and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
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Myshala Wilson, LPC
Fairfield Team (She/Her)

Myshala is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She works with adolescents (16+), adults, and couples. Myshala uses multi-systemic therapy and CBT. She focuses on encouraging and empowering her clients and working together as a team.
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Krystle Hanewicz, LMFT
CT Telehealth (She/Her)

Krystle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in childhood trauma, attachment, parenting, and, compassion fatigue. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She also has a passion for working with animals and animal professionals.
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Carrie Veillette, LCSW
CT Telehealth (She/Her)

Carrie specializes in treating severe mental illness, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression in adolescents (16+) and adults. She is trained in CBT, CBTp and ACT and provides trauma informed and/or focused therapy. She is an advocate for racial and social justice and provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
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Liz Lobotsky, LCSW
CT Telehealth (She/Her)

Liz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma, attachment-based therapy, anxiety and mood disorders. She incorporates CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into her work with adults in all life stages.  Her peer support background influences her person-centered approach.
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Sam Mashaw, LMSW
Telehealth Team (She/They)

Sam is a provisionally licensed social worker and specializes in gender exploration, trauma, family estrangement, and self-esteem. They are particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQIA clients and their families. Sam’s priority is creating an environment in which you feel seen and safe to be your full, authentic, and richly complex self Learn more.

Anne St. Hilaire, LPC-A
Middletown Location (She/Her)

Anne is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist specializing in substance use, spirituality, trauma, and grief. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming in her work and committed to racial justice and equity for all. Anne is currently practicing under the supervision of Leah Furst, LCSW.
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Marisol Cruz, LMSW
Middletown Location (She/Ella)

Marisol is a provisionally licensed social worker practicing under the supervison of Leah Furst, LCSW. Marisol is a Latina, bicultural, and trauma-informed therapist with a passion for helping individuals who are tired of the patterns they find themselves stuck and in need of change.
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Maddy Feshler, LPC-A
Middletown Location (She/Her)

Maddy specializes in issues facing current and former student athletes, anxiety, life transitions, and ADHD. She is passionate about offering LGBTQ+ affirming care and is committed to providing equitable mental health care grounded in social justice. Maddy is provisionally licensed and is practicing under the supervision of Leah Furst, LCSW.
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Viv Torres-Calcagno, LPC, ATR-BC
Telehealth Team (She/Her)

Viv is a licensed Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and artist. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD. Viv’s goal is to foster a therapeutic experience that feels safe and celebrates the most authentic parts of you. She aims to move beyond traditional talk therapy and integrate the arts, nature, mindfulness, somatic work and other trauma-informed, evidence-based practices in her work. Learn more.

Allissa Tamiso, LPC
Middletown Location (She/Her)

Allissa specializes in working with clients on depression, self-esteem, and trauma. She works with teens (16+), young adults, adults. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and is passionate about creating a safe space for clients and building connections through a person-centered approach.
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Rebecca Shea, LCSW
Middletown Location (She/Her)

Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. She is committed to racial justice and is a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. Rebecca’s goal is to help you feel like your best self and recognize your strengths and abilities by getting to the root of your current stressors.
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Melanie Lucanie, LCSW
Fairfield Location (She/Her)

Melanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in grief, domestic violence, navigating autism as an adult, health at every size, and perinatal mental health. Melanie believes there is no one size fits all for her clients. Her goal is to meet you where you are, empower you and guide you to your strength.
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Our Missouri Therapists

Ren Elliott, LPC
Missouri, Telehealth (He/They)

Ren is a Licensed Professional Counselor and specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, and all kinds of life transitions or identity concerns. They are EMDR trained and draw from mindfulness and a narrative approach when working with clients. Ren is especially passionate about supporting clients who identify as LGTBQ+ and are neurodivergent (autism, ADHD).
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Danielle Conforti, LPC (MO), LCPC (KS)
MO Telehealth (She/Her)

Danielle is. a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma & PTSD, domestic violence, military & first responders and working with LGBTQIA+ clients. She is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT and CPT. Danielle focuses on making therapy a safe place for her clients to be open and feee valued. She is licensed in MO & KS.
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Jane Henke, LPC
MO Telehealth (She/Her)

Jane is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, and anxiety. She is committed to to racial and social justice and providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care for her clients. Jane uses a variety of therapies to inspire growth, healing, and well-being. Learn more.

Adrienne Devine, LPC
MO Telehealth (She/Her)

Adrienne is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in chronic/early trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and various life transitions. She is particularly passionate about working with LGBTQ+ youth, helpers, and those identified as gifted. Adrienne uses CBT, DBT, and other therapies and strives to help clients find self-honoring balance. Learn more.

Hailee Bradshaw, LCSW
MO Telehealth (She/Her)

Hailee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidal ideations. Her goal is to meet clients where they are and start the healing journey there. She aims to provide a safe space for open communication. Hailee uses a person-centered approach, CBT. and DBT. Learn more.

Amanda Tompkins, LCSW
MO Telehealth (She/Her)

Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, and more. She is passionate about supporting & empowering her clients in their healing journey. Amanda is experienced in CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
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Our Connecticut Clinical Trainee

Sarah Cornell-Maier
Clinical Psychology Trainee, Middletown Location (She/They)

Sarah is a doctoral student pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hartford. She practices under the supervision of Dr. Alana Coscia. Sarah is committed to providing affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community and specializes in treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD.

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Our Administrative Team

Meg Collins
Administrative Assistant (She/Her)

Meg is our full-time Administrative Assistant. She handles client communications outside the therapeutic environment and checks insurance benefits for all clients before their first appointment. Meg is here to help clients with any billing questions or concerns throughout the course of their time with the practice.

Carly Liriano
Client Care Coordinator (She/Her)

Carly is committed to providing quality support to our clients and staff as our full-time Client Care Coordinator. She holds a Bachelors in Public Health and has extensive case management experience. Carly is often the first point of contact for potential clients and community members reaching out to the practice.

Jeff Hanewicz
Insurance Billing Coordinator (He/Him)

Jeff is committed to helping clients navigate their insurance benefits with care and compassion. He overseas all our insurance claims and processes. Small Victories is committed to being an insurance based practice and Jeff ensures we are able to stand with this value.