WHO WE ARE
SARAH E. MOTTA, LCSW (FOUNDER/CLINICIAN)
Sarah (she/her) works with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, or significant life transitions. She understands that seeking support can feel like a big step and strives to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Using a solution-focused approach, Sarah helps clients recognize their strengths, build on what is already working, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. She collaborates closely with clients to identify meaningful goals, uncover existing resources, and create realistic steps toward lasting change. Sarah is passionate about helping individuals feel empowered, capable, and hopeful as they work toward the life they want to create.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Solution-Focused, Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Stress Management, and Relationship Challenges, and Adult Mental Health.
LAUREN “LAUR” CERIELLO, LCSW
Laur (she/her) works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and women's issues. Her compassionate, strengths-based approach helps clients build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful change in their lives. Laur is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduate of Simmons University's Master of Social Work program. She has experience providing mental health counseling in inpatient psychiatry, emergency room, and group therapy settings.
Specialties: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adults, Young Adults, Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, and Relationship Challenges.
YULIZA ROSAS CABRERA, LCSW
Yuliza (she/her/ella) is a bilingual and bicultural (Spanish/English) therapist who works with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and life transitions. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and other evidence-based approaches to support lasting growth and healing. Yuliza is a graduate of Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service and has experience in outpatient behavioral health, psychiatric emergency services, adult mobile crisis intervention, and both individual and group therapy.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, Adolescents & Young Adults, Life Transitions, Bilingual Counseling, and Spanish-Speaking Therapy.
Yuliza (ella/she/her) es una terapeuta bilingüe y bicultural (español/inglés) que trabaja con adolescentes, adultos jóvenes y adultos que enfrentan ansiedad, depresión, trauma, trastornos por uso de sustancias, condiciones de salud mental coexistentes y transiciones de vida. Utiliza Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual (CBT), Entrevista Motivacional (MI) y otros enfoques basados en evidencia para ayudar a sus clientes a desarrollar habilidades de afrontamiento saludables, fortalecer su resiliencia y alcanzar un crecimiento personal significativo. Yuliza es graduada de la Escuela de Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Fordham y cuenta con experiencia en salud conductual ambulatoria, servicios de emergencia psiquiátrica, intervención móvil en crisis para adultos, y terapia individual y grupal. Se enorgullece de brindar servicios de consejería y terapia tanto en inglés como en español para ayudar a individuos y familias a acceder a atención de salud mental de calidad.
Especialidades: Ansiedad, Depresión, Trauma, Trastornos por Uso de Sustancias, Condiciones de Salud Mental Coexistentes, Adolescentes y Adultos Jóvenes, Transiciones de Vida, Consejería Bilingüe y Terapia en Español.
AMANDA FUREGNO, LPC
Amanda (she/her) works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and life transitions. Her client-centered approach focuses on helping individuals develop healthy coping skills, increase self-awareness, and achieve meaningful personal growth.
Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor and graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has completed advanced graduate coursework in drug and alcohol counseling and has experience providing outpatient mental health and substance use treatment through individual and group therapy.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use Disorders,
Co-Occurring Disorders, Stress Management, Life Transitions, and Adult Mental Health.
ALICIA ANDRIOPOULOS, LMSW
Alicia (she/her) works with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, stress, and life transitions. Her holistic and humanistic approach helps clients build resilience, increase self-awareness, and create positive, lasting change.
Alicia is a graduate of Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service and began her career in child welfare. She has experience working with trauma, child abuse and neglect, poverty, mental health concerns, and substance use disorders. Alicia is also a certified
Reiki II practitioner.
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use Disorders, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Child Welfare, Abuse & Neglect Recovery, and Holistic Wellness.
MIRALYS GARCIA, LMSW
Miralys (she/her/ella) works with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and life transitions. She utilizes a compassionate, client-centered approach and evidence-based interventions to help clients build confidence and develop healthy coping skills. Miralys is a graduate of Sacred Heart University's Graduate School of Social Work and has experience working in schools, behavioral health clinics, group homes, and educational programs. She provides individual and group counseling and is a certified practitioner of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Specialties: Children & Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Behavioral Challenges, Emotional Regulation, School-Related Concerns, and TF-CBT.
Miralys (ella/she/her) trabaja con niños, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes que enfrentan ansiedad, depresión, trauma, desafíos conductuales, dificultades de regulación emocional y transiciones de vida. Utiliza un enfoque compasivo y centrado en el cliente, junto con intervenciones basadas en evidencia, para ayudar a sus clientes a desarrollar confianza, habilidades de afrontamiento saludables y herramientas para lograr un crecimiento personal significativo.
Miralys es graduada de la Escuela de Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Sacred Heart y cuenta con experiencia trabajando en escuelas, clínicas de salud conductual, hogares grupales y programas educativos. Brinda terapia individual y grupal, y es una practicante certificada en Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual Centrada en el Trauma (TF-CBT).
Especialidades: Niños y Adolescentes, Ansiedad, Depresión, Trauma, Desafíos Conductuales, Regulación Emocional, Dificultades Relacionadas con la Escuela y Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual Centrada en el Trauma (TF-CBT).
KARLA CASTILLO, LPC-A
Karla (she/her/ella) is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist who works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), psychotherapy, and other evidence-based approaches to help clients build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and achieve meaningful personal growth. Karla provides individual, couples, and family therapy and is committed to delivering culturally responsive, client-centered care. Karla earned her master's degree in counseling with a concentration in Mental Health from the University of Bridgeport. She has experience providing mental health and substance use treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings through individual and group therapy.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, Adolescents & Adults, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Bilingual Counseling, and Spanish-Speaking Therapy.
Karla (ella/she/her) es una terapeuta bilingüe (español/inglés) que trabaja con adolescentes y adultos que enfrentan ansiedad, depresión, trastornos por uso de sustancias, condiciones de salud mental coexistentes, dificultades en las relaciones y transiciones de vida. Utiliza Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual (CBT), Entrevista Motivacional (MI), psicoterapia y otros enfoques basados en evidencia para ayudar a sus clientes a desarrollar habilidades de afrontamiento saludables, fortalecer su resiliencia y alcanzar un crecimiento personal significativo. Karla ofrece terapia individual, de pareja y familiar, y está comprometida con brindar una atención culturalmente sensible y centrada en el cliente.
Karla obtuvo una Maestría en Consejería con concentración en Salud Mental de la Universidad de Bridgeport. Cuenta con experiencia brindando tratamiento de salud mental y trastornos por uso de sustancias en entornos tanto hospitalarios como ambulatorios, a través de terapia individual y grupal.
Especialidades: Ansiedad, Depresión, Trastornos por Uso de Sustancias, Condiciones de Salud Mental Coexistentes, Adolescentes y Adultos, Terapia de Pareja, Terapia Familiar, Transiciones de Vida, Consejería Bilingüe y Terapia en Español.
JAMIE DANIELS, LPC-A
Jamie (she/her) works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, stress, and co-occurring mental health concerns. Her person-centered and evidence-based approach is tailored to each individual's unique needs, helping clients build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and achieve their personal goals. Jamie is passionate about providing culturally competent care and enjoys working with diverse populations in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Jamie is a graduate of Touro University's Graduate School of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Before becoming a counselor, she worked as a social worker and gained experience in both intensive outpatient and inpatient settings. Her clinical background includes individual, group, and family therapy, with a strong focus on supporting individuals navigating the intersection of physical health and mental health challenges.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness & Medical Challenges, Co-Occurring Conditions, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, and Culturally Competent Care.
KACI MOLLICA, LCSW
Kaci (she/her) serves as True North Counseling's Clinical Supervisor, providing guidance, mentorship, and supervisory support to clinicians working toward licensure through the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Her diverse professional background and leadership experience help ensure the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and client-centered mental health care across the practice.
Kaci is a graduate of the University of Saint Joseph and worked in the special education field for more than seven years before transitioning into social work. In addition to her supervisory role, she is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saint Joseph, where she helps educate and mentor future social work professionals.
Specialties: Clinical Supervision, Social Work Education, Professional Development, Mental Health Leadership, Special Education, Clinical Training, and Licensure Support