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Dr. Corleigh Donati, Ed.D, LICSW
Psychotherapist
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and has a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of New England. I graduated with a BA degree in Psychology from Boston University and a Masters in Social Work from Simmons College. I opened Lemon Tree Counseling and Wellness over 15 years ago and has over 25 years of experience working with trauma survivors and adolescents. As part of my practice I utilizes art, writing, and a more holistic approach. I am passionate about providing clients with a safe and supportive therapy environment. I believe in building a strong and supportive relationship.
Areas of Specialty: working with trauma survivors, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and domestic violence, self injurious behaviors, substance abuse, LGBTQ, adolescents, parenting and family issues.
Who I work with: Adolescence, adults, couples, individuals, and fI specialize in the treatment of trauma anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and domestic violence.
If you have been struggling, are feeling alone, or are going through a major life transition you do not have to go through it alone. Please feel free to contact me so I can best support you through this challenging time.
Licensed in Massachusetts, New York, Washington DC, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Florida
Phone number: 978.317.8411
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Wendi Smith, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist
(she/her)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Wendi Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She graduated with an MSW from Boston College and has been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 10 years. Her passion is to help her clients feel capable and connected. Wendi specializes in treating anxiety and depression, issues with body image and perfectionism, and relational issues.
Wendi has been trained in a range of modalities as no single approach is right for everyone. These include cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness approaches. Wendi values authenticity and collaboration. She strives to create a warm, safe environment for her clients.
Who she works with: Adolescents, adults, and individuals.
Phone Number: 978.479.1286
Kristle Deforge Ullman, LMHC, MT-BC
Psychotherapist
(she/her)
Kristle Deforge Ullman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology from Keene State College and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy from Lesley University. She has 14 years of experience in the mental health field, most recently serving as the Assistant Clinical Director at a residential treatment center for eating disorders. She also has expertise in treating depression & other mood disorders, anxiety, body image issues, identity & self esteem issues, domestic violence, and life transitions.
Kristle truly believes every person deserves to find the happiest and best version of themselves. She approaches therapy with a humanistic style, offering a non-judgmental environment where clients can grow and heal. Kristle has a genuine interest in understanding a client’s personal values and goals, and encourages them to approach therapy with curiosity and vulnerability. She is passionate about clients feeling better about themselves, improving their relationships, and their overall outlook on life.
Who she works with: Adolescents, adults, individuals, and couples
Phone number: 978.594.6420
Lisa LaCava, M.ED, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist
(she/her)
Lisa a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, is a graduate of Simmons College School of Social Work and Harvard University Graduate School of Education, where she studied human development and psychology. She has more than 10 years of clinical experience in healthcare and school settings working with individuals across the lifespan. She provides both short-term collaborative problem-solving and solution-focused therapy, as well as longer-term psychotherapy and has worked successfully with children, adolescents, and adults managing stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, relational issues, identity and self-development, body image and disordered eating, and the impact of traumatic life experiences.
Lisa utilizes an integrated, holistic, and person-centered approach to therapy, drawing from cognitive-behavioral and narrative approaches. Through the creation of a safe and supportive environment that builds on clients' strengths and resilience, she collaborates with clients in the ways that most effectively support them in processing life experiences, setting the course for their lives, achieving short and long-term goals, and living actively toward their preferred ways of being.
Contact number: 978.793.5659
Colleen Fradette, LMHC
Psychotherapist
(she/her)
Colleen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She received her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (now William James College). Colleen’s background is in working with court involved youth. She specializes in working with adolescents and their families but accepts adult clients as well.
Colleen is an enthusiastic counselor who actively engages in collaboration with her clients. She uses a strengths-based approach to provide a supportive environment to empower clients to create the best and happiest versions of themselves.
Who she works with: Adolescents, adults, individuals, and families.
Phone Number: 207.229.5357
Ilene Conway, LICSW
Psychotherapist
(she/her)
Ilene is an LICSW who graduated with a Master’s in Social Work from Boston College. She also holds a School Adjustment Counselor license. She has worked extensively with clients who have anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting concerns as well as individuals who are facing medical issues, grief, relationship issues and a variety of life transitions. Ilene uses an eclectic approach to counseling; focusing on strengths and drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Systems and Solution Focused modalities. She offers the exploration of new ways to conceptualize problems while offering an opportunity to feel supported in your unique perspective. Ilene is committed to bringing warmth and compassion to the therapeutic relationship, working collaboratively to solve problems by helping you to identify and improve your coping strategies, advocate for yourself and resolve life’s challenges.
Who she works with: Adults, children, individuals, and couples.
Phone number: 781.367.5566
E-mail: ileneconwaylicsw@gmail.
Jonathan Kessler, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist
(he/him)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed School Adjustment Counselor. I am currently an associate professor of clinical practice at the Merrimack College School of Social Work, where I teach advanced clinical practice skills to future social workers and therapists.
I have been teaching and practicing therapy for over 30 years. I use a variety of approaches to help people make positive changes in their lives.I specialize in working with adolescents, families, individuals, and couples who are dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions of all types (substances and behavioral). My experience has been wide and extensive: inpatient, community mental health, and private practice. I offer both ongoing and licensing exam supervision and consultation to other clinical practitioners.
I apply therapeutic tools designed to help clients grow, change, and lead happier and healthier lives. I primarily employ cognitive behavioral techniques and strength-based therapy, but I am also trained in hypnosis, EMDR, and other alternative therapies.
I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the challenges that might be be driving you to seek counseling at this time. It takes personal courage to ask for help you know that something is not working for you and needs to change.
My role is to use my clinical experience to help support, empower, and encourage you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Young Adults and Families Coping with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Control issues, Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Behavioral Addiction (video-gaming, obsessive phone scrolling, sex, gambling)
Phone number: 978.223.5508
E-mail: jonathankesslerlicsw@gmail.com
Dr. Zoë Kessler, PhD, LCSW
Psychotherapist
(she/her)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
TELEHEALTH ONLY
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in Social Work from the University of Dundee, UK, and a master’s degree in social work from Salem State University. I am trained in survivor-centered approaches to treating complex trauma. I work primarily with young people from about ten years old through adulthood, dealing with social-emotional concerns, including self-esteem, body image, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual assault, and depression. I am client-centered and work collaboratively to achieve the goals of therapy.
Who she works with: 13 years old through adulthood, dealing with social-emotional concerns, including self-esteem, body image, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual assault, and depression.
E-mail: zbkessler@me.com
phone: 978.290.6016
Maggie Begen, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist
(she/her)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
TELEHEALTH ONLY
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with a BA degree in Psychology from Endicott College and a Masters in Social Work from Simmons College.
I have been working with newborns/pediatrics, teenagers, young adults, adults and pregnant and postpartum women coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, domestic violence, self-injurious behaviors and substance use at Lawrence General hospital for the past five years. I joined Lemon Tree Counseling Center as a psychotherapist providing a non-judgmental space for my clients. As part of my practice I utilize a strengths-based approach to provide a supportive environment that empowers clients to become the best versions of themselves.
I strive to create a comfortable space for my clients by approaching hard conversations with empathy and understanding. No one knows your life better than you, but I am here to help you navigate any complexity or challenge you may be facing. You are not alone. Please feel free to contact me so I can best support you through this challenging time.
Areas of Specialty: working with antepartum/pregnant and postpartum women, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, domestic violence, self-injurious behaviors and substance use
Who I work with: Individual adults, women who are pregnant or postpartum
Payment types: Blue Cross Blue Shield and self-pay
Licensed in Massachusetts
Email: mbegencounseling@gmail.com
Maxwell Crystal, LICSW
Psychotherapist
(he/him)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
TELEHEALTH ONLY
I am Max Crystal, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience guiding individuals and families towards long-term recovery from addiction and mental health.
My practice centers on the belief that every person is unique and that no two people heal in the same way. I draw upon a variety of evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to meet your unique needs. In addition to my psychotherapy experience, I have held leadership positions in multiple mental health organizations, supervising and training master's and doctoral-level therapists, and designing therapeutic programming for individuals and families.
Asking for help can feel extremely vulnerable. I am here to walk with you and your family on the path of healing and recovery. I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if working together feels like the right fit.
Areas of focus: Addiction, complex relational dynamics, anxiety, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Accepting: Adults, families, couples, and teens.
Phone number: 802.777.0512
Greta Bean
therapy dog in training
(she/her)
Greta Bean is our resident therapy dog in training. She is only two years old, so she is still learning how to become her best therapy dog self. She lives for snuggles and being around people. Greta knows how to put a smile on your face even on the most difficult of days. She is playful, affectionate, and clever. She specializes in long naps, chewing bones, very short walks, and snuggles. She is working hard on her training with Dr. Corleigh Donati.
Who she works with: anyone who wants some dog snuggles