Therapists
Fabiana Casanova
Fabiana Casanova is the founder of Nova Psychotherapy. She provides individual psychotherapy to adults looking to stablish a long term therapeutic relationship. She draws from several psychodynamic theories to help patients develop a greater understanding of themselves and their relationships, create more positive patterns in how they relate to others, and experience personal growth. Fabiana is bilingual in English and Spanish and can provide therapy in both languages.... more about Fabiana
Her specialty areas include: Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Relational Issues, Family Conflict, Adjusting to Life Transitions, College Life, Multicultural issues, Trauma, Social Justice Issues. Fabiana has extensive experience working with college students and young professionals. She is passionate about working with a multicultural population.
Fabiana earned her Psychology License from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas, Venezuela. She later returned to the United States and completed Boston College’s Masters in Mental Health Counseling program. She actively participates in various psychodynamic groups and conferences. Throughout her professional life she had worked in community clinics, schools, and private practice settings; treating adults, adolescents, and children, from diverse backgrounds. Fabiana is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts, as a Professional Counselor in Washington, DC, as well as a Clinical Psychologist in Venezuela.
Fabiana is typically available to see patients in the morning and afternoons, from Monday to Thursdays.
Breanne Schatzman
Breanne Schatzman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who uses a trauma-informed intersectional feminist approach to center therapeutic work in healing one’s relation to oneself and the world. Breanne believes that collaboration, creativity, and curiosity are fundamental to self-empowerment as individuals strive to find their places in their communities.... more about Breanne
Her specialty areas include: attachment & trust, depression, self-acceptance, adult children of alcoholics, relational issues, and trauma, as well as support for those who are simply feeling “stuck” and want a little guidance to create change in their lives. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Narrative Therapy techniques, with certifications in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Motivational Interviewing.
Breanne earned her counseling degree at Suffolk University. Throughout her professional life she developed a strong clinical foundation via working in community clinics, home-based services, and private practice settings focusing on mental health treatment for adults of all ages.
Breanne is typically available to see patients in the morning and midday, from Monday to Friday.
Susan Chamandy
Susan Chamandy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She primarily uses a psychodynamic approach in her counseling work to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves – their feelings, thoughts, behaviors and priorities – and to help clients identify and harness their personal strengths to make lasting change. ... more about Susan
She includes other approaches in her work, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and mindfulness, when needed. Her priority is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can express their concerns, talk about their relationships, and feel safe enough to explore themselves deeply.
Susan has enjoyed working with college students for much of her career, addressing depression and grief, anxiety and panic, trauma, substance abuse issues, family conflict, relationship issues and life transition issues. She has also enjoyed working with LGBTQ clients and has an interest in working with those engaged in creative work.
Susan earned her social work degree at Boston University and has worked in the field for 14 years. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. Prior to training to become a psychotherapist, Susan earned two Master of Fine Arts degrees in fiction writing.
Susan is typically available to see clients in the morning and early afternoons, Monday through Friday.
Jennifer Yerks
Jennifer Yerks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. She uses an integrative approach to therapy that is person centered and collaborative to address your specific needs. Jennifer believes it is important to build a safe space for clients to develop greater self-awareness and self-compassion through building curiosity and living in the present moment. ... more about Jennifer
Jennifer utilizes interventions such as the expressive therapies, mindfulness, compassion focused, motivational interviewing, solution oriented, dialectical behavioral therapy techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy skills to support clients in their journey. Her specialty areas include depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life transition issues, grief, trauma and seeking change.
Jennifer earned her Master’s degree in counseling from Lesley University and throughout her professional career has worked with adults with various mental health diagnosis in multiple levels of care in hospital settings.
Jennifer is typically available to see patients in the afternoon and evening, from Monday to Friday.
Audrianna Robinson
Audrianna Robinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She uses an integrative approach that combines psychodynamic and person-centered theories to assist client's understanding of themselves. Audrianna particularly focuses on the intersectionality of identities as well as exploring the narratives clients have. She provides clients a non-judgemental, safe environment to reflect and examine themselves. ... more about Audrianna
Audrianna is a Queer, BIPOC therapist who has a passion for working with those in any of her communities. Her specialities include trauma, anxiety, life transitions, coming out, family conflict, and relational issues.
Audrianna earned her Master's degree in Marriage, couples, and family therapy from the University of Central Florida. She has spent her career working with primarily adolescents and adults in community mental health centers.
Audrianna is typically available to see clients in the afternoons and evenings Monday through Thursday and midday to late afternoons on Friday.
Samantha Cronin
Samantha Cronin is an independently Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She provides a unique expressive and psycho dynamic lens that utilizes positive regard, self-awareness, motivational interviewing, and mindful trauma-informed care. As an expressive therapist, she utilizes creative modalities including journaling, music, dream work, creative writing and art. In mindful based practices, she utilizes her 200hr yoga certification to guide you in learning how to apply breath-work, grounding practices, and meditation within your daily routine. It is her goal to foster self-awareness, emotion regulation, and support healthy interpersonal relationships. ... more about Samantha
Samantha specializes in life transitions, relationship and attachment difficulties, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, compulsive tendencies, self-harm, sexual/physical/ domestic violence and abuse, sports performance, family conflict, women's issues, polyamorous relationships, LGBTQIA+ awareness, and CBT/ DBT based practices. She graduated from Lesley University with a Master’s degree in Expressive Arts and Mental Health Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College, MA. Samantha has worked in medical and psychiatric hospitals, schools specializing in developmental disorders, and in private practice. She has worked among a variety of populations and age ranges on trauma-based disorders, dual-diagnosis, mood and personality disorders. Samantha is a former NCAA soccer athlete, 200hr certified yoga instructor, and avid traveler, all experiences which have informed her approach toward therapeutic practices.
Samantha is typically available to see clients in the afternoon and evenings Monday through Fridays.
Constance Lum
Constance Lum is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, (LICSW). She has developed an integrative approach utilizing the Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework with Somatic Focused work and Trauma Informed approach. She treats the client holistically from a client centered approach by fostering individual’s strengths andresiliency, by honoring the individual’s background and lived life experiences, and by supporting them with respect to their relationships, career, culture, spirituality, health and wellness. Her goal is to work with clients to realize their fullest autonomy and agency that creates an authentic and long-lasting change. ... more about Constance
Her specialty areas include: generalized anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, cross cultural experiences, clients identified as members of the LGBTQ community, as First Generation Immigrants, and as Transracial Adoptees. She enjoys working with college students, professionals, as well as individuals who have or are transitioning to their retirement.
Constance holds an undergraduate degree in Social Work with a minor in Ethnic Studies and Political Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has a Master in Clinical Social work and a minor in Macro Social Work at Boston University. She later earned a certification in Integrative Health Coach. Prior to transitioning to private practice, she worked in various community based multi-service agencies and healthcare industries, as well as served in urban public schools cumulatively over 20 years.
Lilian Lopes de Andrade
Lilian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She provides psychotherapy with a trauma-informed psychodynamic orientation. Lilian has worked with a diverse population and is interested in building a long-term relationship with her clients. In her practice, she offers a space to listen and explore thoughts and symptoms with a curious lens. This practice of analyses supports the client in moving towards diminishing inhibitions and symptoms, and increasing creativity, curiosity, self-nourishment and the ability to hold complex feelings. Lilian is bilingual in English and Portuguese and can provide therapy in both languages. ... more about Lilian
Her specialty areas include: youth and families, immigration and acculturation, bilingual population, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ population. She has experience working with diverse symptoms and diagnosis which include anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, mood disorders, relational issues, OCD, oppositional behaviors, and addiction.
Lilian earned her Psychology License from the University of São Paulo, in São Paulo, Brazil. Later she completed her Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Boston College. She built her clinical foundation working at college counseling settings, home based services, and community clinics. Lilian is excited to expand her work supporting her clients in private practice and is available to see patients in the afternoon and evening from Monday through Friday.
Nicole Koontz
Nicole Koontz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. She focuses on combining the arts and therapeutic techniques to best support her clients. Nicole fosters therapeutic relationships through a person-centered approach. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-based techniques to support clients in building therapeutic skills and Expressive Arts Therapy interventions to explore the roots and impacts of one's life experiences. She is trained in the ARC framework and utilizes trauma-informed practices to build trust with clients. She holds space for individuals to connect with their inner child without fear of judgement. Nicole has received specialized training in motivational interviewing, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, support for those with intellectual disabilities and problematic sexual behaviors, and SMARTmoves. ... more about Nicole
Nicole specializes in generalized anxiety, depression, self-harm, attachment & trust, stress, life transitions, grief, relational challenges, systemic trauma, and desires for self-growth and change.
Nicole holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University, as well as a Bachelor of the Arts from Kennesaw State University. Nicole has extensive experience in various levels of care including residential care, emergency crisis response, and psychiatric inpatient care. Nicole is typically available to see patients in the afternoon and evening, from Monday to Friday.
Marjorie Magny-Black
Marjorie Magny-Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has well over 20 years in the field. She utilizes a strengths based perspective and also person in their environment perspective via understanding an individual and the way in which they relate in their world. She uses a multi-faceted approach to counseling and working with the individual to aid them in a deeper reflection of themselves and providing a safe space in order for this to occur. ... more about Marjorie
Her specialty areas include: trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and or transitional issues, or anyone just wanting a deeper understanding of themselves.
Marjorie is a graduate of Salem State University where she received her Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees from the School of Social Work. Throughout her years in practice she has worked in various programs that include but are not limited to: outreach programs, residential programs, specialized school programs, public and charter middle school, public high schools, and a major teaching hospital. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of MA.
Marjorie is typically available to see patients on Sundays.