Our Therapeutic Team

At MJA Behavioral Health & Wellness, we know that finding a clinician who feels like the right fit matters. Our clinicians bring a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and clinical experiences to their work, with different populations and areas of focus to support each person’s individual needs.

Explore our clinicians below to learn more about who they work with and the areas they focus on. Click “Read Bio” to learn more about a clinician, and contact us for current availability or help finding the right fit.

You can also explore our Medication Management and Wellness Services to learn more about these additional offerings at MJA.

  • Alexandra “Alex” Silvestros, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

    Clinical Supervisor

    Works With: Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples, Families

    Focus: Trauma, Self-Esteem, Family & Relationship Dynamics, Life Transitions

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • Betsy Wilk Katz, LPC, LMHC, R-DMT

    Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor,

    Registered Dance/Movement Therapist

    Works With: Adults, Young Adults, Teens, Couples

    Focus: Dance/Movement Therapy, Mind-Body Connection, Trauma, Self-Esteem

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with long dark hair sitting on a green chair next to a small round white table. The table has a wooden sculpture, a white flower in a small pot, and a stack of stones. The woman is smiling and wearing a navy and white striped shirt and blue jeans.

    Cassandra Dessureau-O'Hara, LPC, Owner

    Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Owner and Founder

    Works With: Adults

    Focus: EMDR, Trauma (CPTSD/PTSD), Attachment, LGBTQIA+, Codependency

    Not Currently Accepting New Clients

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  • Christina Kalogeris, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Internship Coordinator

    Works With: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: Mood Disorders, Grief, Adjustment, Substance Use Recovery, Life Transitions

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • Man with tattoos in a green shirt sitting on a pale green chair in a room with a small white table nearby. The table holds a potted white orchid, a marble frame with a note, and a framed quote on a stand.

    Cody Helgesen, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

    Clinical Supervisor

    Works With: Youth, Young Adults, Adults

    Focus: Neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Career & College Counseling, Life Transitions

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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    Daisy Abbott, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Works With: Adults, Couples, Families

    Focus: LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions,

    Telehealth Only

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  • Jill Nicolia

    Jill Nicolia, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

    Works With: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

    Focus: Relationships, Family Dynamics, Family Life Cycle, Dementia

    Shelton / Telehealth

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    Karina Vasquez, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Works With: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

    Focus: Behavioral Concerns, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders, LGBTQIA+, Peer Relationships

    Shelton / Telehealth

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    Mariska Jen Miessler, LPC, NCC

    Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor

    Works With: Adults, Couples

    Focus: EMDR, Trauma & PTSD, Sex & Intimacy, LGBTQIA+

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • Dr. Marissa Garfunkel, DSW, LCSW

    Doctor of Social Work
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Clinical Supervisor

    Works With: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: Relationships & Attachment, Grief & Loss, Identity, Intergenerational Trauma, Life Transitions

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • A woman with brown hair wearing a black top and light-colored pants, sitting on a light green chair next to a small white side table with decorative items including a wooden tree sculpture, stone stacks, and white flowers.

    Nicole Coppack, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker,

    Clinical Director

    Licensed in NY and CT

    Works With: Adults

    Focus: EMDR, Stress & Burnout, Life Transitions, General Well-Being

    Not Currently Accepting New Clients

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with dark hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, striped gray pants, and a turquoise necklace, sitting on a teal chair in a room with neutral walls. She has red painted nails and visible tattoos on her right arm. There is a small white side table with decorative objects, including stones and a sculpture, behind her.

    Nicole Mercadante, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Works With: Teens, Adults

    Focus: Confidence Building, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a light green armchair, smiling at the camera. Beside her is a white round table with a wooden tree sculpture, a vase with white flowers, and a balanced stack of stones.

    Alisa Abrams, LPC-A, NCC

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, National Certified Counselor

    Works With: Adolescents, Adults, Couples

    Focus: ADHD, Trauma, Divorce & Co-Parenting, Chronic Illness, Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), including Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES).

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with brown hair, wearing a white knit sweater and teal pants, sitting on a light blue chair in a cream-colored room. There is a small white side table with a white orchid and a framed quote that says 'Learn to love yourself. It may take time, but you deserve it.'

    Andrea Krizbai, LMFT-A

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

    IIN Certified Health Coach

    Works With: Young Adults, Adults, Couples

    Focus: Relationships, Mindfulness, Yoga Therapy

    Telehealth Only

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  • Anita DiGloria, LMFT-A

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

    Works With: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults, Couples, Families

    Focus: Trauma, Relationship or Family Challenges, Mood Concerns, OCD, Chronic Health Concerns

    Shelton/Telehealth

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  • A woman with curly hair sitting on a teal chair, smiling at the camera, with a small white side table behind her holding decorative objects including a wooden coral-shaped sculpture and a stack of stones with flowers.

    Ashley Davis, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Works With: Teens, Adolescents, Adults

    Focus: Self-Esteem, Identity Development, Emotional Regulation, Life Transitions

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • Brendan Osler, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Works With: Young Adults, Adults

    Focus: ADHD, First- & Second-Generation Experiences, Men's Issues, LGBTQIA+, Grief

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • Brianna Garcia, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Works With: Children, Teens, Adults

    Focus: Self-Esteem, Relationships, Life Transitions, Stress, Substance Use Recovery

    Shelton / Telehealth

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    Briana Zuccarelli, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Works With: Children, Teens, Young Adults

    Focus: OCD, ADHD, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with long blonde hair and glasses sitting on a light green chair with a patterned burgundy blouse and dark jeans in a room with beige walls. There is a small white table with a wooden decorative tree, stones, and flowers beside her.

    Elena Senseman, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Certified in Expressive Therapies

    Works With: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: Women's Health & Fertility, Prenatal & Postnatal Support, Relationships & Attachment, Identity, Family Dynamics

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A smiling woman with long blonde hair sitting on a teal chair in a light-colored room, with a small white side table holding a framed quote and a potted white flower.

    Eryn Meiers, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Works With: Children, Teens, Adults, Couples

    Focus: Women's Health & Fertility, Prenatal & Postnatal Support, Parenting Support, LGBTQIA+, Mindful Eating

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with dark, curly hair wearing a blue turtleneck and a necklace, smiling while standing against a plain, beige wall.

    Habbiegale Brown, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Works With: Preteens, Teens, Adults

    Focus: Trauma & PTSD, Substance Use Recovery, Dual Diagnosis, Stress

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • A woman sitting on a light blue chair, wearing a colorful, abstract-patterned blouse and dark pants, smiling; next to her is a white side table with a small vase of white orchids and a framed quote.

    Hannah Bucciferro, LPC-A, ATR-P

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Provisional Registered Art Therapist

    Works With: Preteens, Teens, Adults

    Focus: Art Therapy, OCD, Burnout, Stress, Life Transitions

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • Hunter French, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Works With: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: ADHD, Men's Issues, LGBTQ+, Grief, Substance Use

    Shelton / Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • Jennifer DiSilvio, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Massage Therapist

    Reiki Master

    Works With: Adults, Couples

    Focus: EMDR, Trauma, Grief, Caregiver Stress, Chronic Illness

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • A woman with brown hair and a gray cardigan sitting on a light teal chair in a room with white walls. She is smiling and has her hands resting on her lap. Next to her, there is a small white side table with a potted white orchid and a framed quote that reads, "Learn to love yourself. It may take time, but you deserve it."

    Julia Walker, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Works With: Children, Teens, Adults

    Focus: ADHD, Self-Esteem, Confidence Building, Life Transitions

    Telehealth Only

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  • Woman with glasses and tattoos on her arm smiling, sitting next to a table with decorative items including a wooden tree sculpture and a stack of stones.

    Krystal Nazario, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Reiki II Practitioner, Certified Crystal Healer

    Director of Marketing

    Works With: Young Adults, Adults

    Focus: Neurodivergence, Identity & Self-Discovery, First & Second-Generation Experiences, Personal Growth, Creative & Expressive Arts

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • A woman with long brown hair sitting on a teal chair, smiling, in an indoor setting. She is wearing a colorful dress with a tropical leaf pattern, and a black bracelet on her left wrist. Next to her is a small white table with decorative items including a wooden tree sculpture, a small pot with white orchids, and a stack of stone balancing pebbles.

    Laura Greenbaum, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Certified Life & Health Coach

    Works With: Adults, Young Adults

    Focus: Body Image, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Mindful Eating, Personal Growth

    Shelton / Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with long dark hair sitting on a teal chair smiling at the camera, with a small round white table beside her holding decorative items including a wooden tree sculpture, a potted white orchid, and a stone stack.

    Luana Braga, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Works With: Teens, Adults

    Focus: PTSD, Substance Use Recovery, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and jeans, sitting on a teal chair in a small, plain room. She is smiling and has a smartwatch on her left wrist. There is a white round table next to her with decorative items, including a wooden tree sculpture, a small rock sculpture, and a white orchid in a pot.

    Marissa Diiulio, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Marketing & Community Outreach Assistant

    Works With: Adolescents, Teens, Young Adults

    Focus: OCD, Panic Disorders, Neurodivergence, Family Dynamics, Relationships

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • Michelle Valerio, LPC-A, NCC

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, National Certified Counselor

    Works With: Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults

    Focus: ADHD, OCD, Social Anxiety, School Concerns, Creative & Expressive Arts

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with curly black hair, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, sitting on a teal chair in a room with light gray walls. There is a small white table beside her with a wooden decorative tree, a white flower arrangement, and a stack of small stacked rocks.

    Monique Shepherd, LPC-A, School Psychologist

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, M.S. Ed, School Psychology, National Association of School Psychologists, Sixth Year Certification

    Works With: Children, Teens, Young Adults, Couples

    Focus: Developmental Delays, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, School & Developmental Concerns

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • Young woman sitting on a light blue chair, smiling, with dark brown hair, wearing a black zip-up top with a red logo, light blue jeans, and sitting next to a small white round table with decorative stones and flowers.

    Nicole Gregory, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Works With: Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Families

    Focus: ADHD, Family Relationships, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • A woman with curly hair and glasses sitting on a teal chair, smiling, in an indoor setting with a small white table behind her holding a framed photo and a small bouquet of white flowers.

    Rebecca Tudor, ATR-P, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Provisional Registered Art Therapist

    Works With: Teens, Adults, Women, LGBTQIA+

    Focus: Art Therapy, Trauma & PTSD, Identity Exploration, Body Image, Military Life

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing glasses, a black top, and an olive green blazer, sitting in a light green armchair in a light-colored room. There is a small white table next to her with a vase of white orchids and a framed motivational quote.

    Tasha Mehne, LPC-A

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Works With: Adults, Young Adults

    Focus: LGBTQIA+, Grief, Trauma, Stress

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman sitting on a light blue chair in a professional setting, wearing a dark blazer, pearl necklace, and a black and white floral dress, with a small side table holding a potted orchid and a framed quote.

    Tiandre Forde, LMFT-A

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

    Works With: Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families

    Focus: Couples & Family Relationships, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • A woman with dark, wavy hair, wearing a beige cardigan over a light blue dress, sitting on a green chair in a room with a small white side table next to her. The table has a decorative wooden tree, a vase of white flowers, and stacked stones.

    Vanessa Buynak, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Works With: Preteens, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: , Prenatal & Postnatal Support, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Chronic Illness, Family Systems

    Telehealth Only

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  • A woman with styled rope twists hairstyle sitting on a chair next to a small round table with decorative items including a wooden tree sculpture, a stack of stones, and a white flower arrangement in a pot.

    Waltecia Stephenson, LMSW

    Licensed Master Social Worker

    Works With: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

    Focus: Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Use Recovery

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • Brenda Coyne, Pre-Licensed Clinician

    Pre-licensed clinician currently completing a graduate program in Social Work

    Works with: Adolescents, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Substance Use.

    Fairfield/Telehealth

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  • Caitlyn Moody, Pre-Licensed Clinician

    Pre-licensed clinician currently completing a graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Works With: Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: ADHD, Self-Esteem, Confidence Building, Relationships, Life Transitions

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • Nerissa Casanova, Pre-Licensed Clinician

    Pre-licensed clinician currently completing a graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

    Works With: Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: ADHD, Neurodivergence, Developmental Delays, Self-Esteem, Confidence Building

    Shelton / Telehealth

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  • Paul Broughton, Pre-Licensed Clinician

    Pre-licensed clinician currently completing a graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Works With: Children, Teens, Older Adults

    Focus: Neurodivergence, Mood Disorders, Grief, Trauma, Substance Use Recovery

    Fairfield / Telehealth

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  • Sashyana Wright, Pre-Licensed Clinician

    Pre-licensed clinician currently completing a graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

    Works With: Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

    Focus: Trauma, Adjustment, Life Transitions

    Shelton / Telehealth

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