Our Team

Meet our compassionate experts dedicated to your growth. We combine diverse specialties with heartfelt care to support your healing.
Our Team

Michael "Mick" Elia, LICSW

Partner

Mick is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has worked with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings throughout the continuum of care. Including inpatient, residential, day treatment, outpatient, and school based programs.

Mick is passionate about a person centered approach with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy foundation. He loves the collaborative process of working with others mindfully and methodically through their unique journey of self-discovery and development. Mick feels grateful to get to provide presence and support, while getting to witness and vicariously experience countless moments of people finding their own success.

During Mick’s free time he enjoys time with his family, being outdoors, movies, music, and small never-ending projects.

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Andrew Lapin, M.S., M.A., LMHC/ LPC

Partner

Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works primarily with LGBTQIA+ folx across the lifespan. His work focuses on identity development and the intersection of queerness and mental health needs.

Andrew is direct, honest, and supportive with a focus on empowering people to foster self-determination. He will join people where they’re at and continue to support them throughout their journey of personal development with levity.

Andrew’s career has centered in experiential psychotherapies, specifically on Animal Assisted Psychotherapy. He has trained scores of clinicians across the country on how to utilize the human/ animal connection to empower emotional healing.

Andrew is committed to the careers and growth of new counselors and is currently pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Andrew is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a supervisory designation. He is licensed in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Utah.

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Christine Russo

Mental Health Counselor

Christine is a graduate-level intern pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William James College. Her background in working with adolescents and passion for helping others heal and grow will bring warmth, insight, and curiosity to her clinical work. She has a strong interest in the mind-body connection, expressive arts, and how we heal through relationships, creativity, and self-awareness.

Christine believes in creating a collaborative and affirming space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to explore their stories. Christine is committed to fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships that offer a warm environment that is rooted in non-judgment and authenticity.

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Jeffrey MacKinnon, LCSW

Clinician

As a Master’s Level clinician, Jeff is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic services. With a strong foundation in mental health, Jeff works under the supervision of experienced professionals to support clients on their journey toward healing and personal growth.  Jeff takes a client-centered approach, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual. Passionate about fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, he is committed to helping clients build resilience, develop coping skills, and achieve their mental health goals.

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Lin Lufkin, LMHC

Mental Health Counselor

Lin is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with varied years of experience. She is a nationally certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) with training in Expressive Art Therapies, DBT, EMDR and other evidenced based modalities. She has helped people struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disturbances, family and other relationship conflicts, confusion around careers, and life choices creating barriers to their life satisfaction.

She strives to meet people where they are at in a non-judgmental, supportive manner, encouraging people to set their own goals and identify their strengths. She helps others see things in different ways so they can identify and explore all their options, knowing that the only one who truly knows what is right for someone is themselves.

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Theresa McGrath

Mental Health Counselor

Theresa is a mental health counselor with her master’s degree in Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. She is certified in sexual and domestic violence and has worked with clients in processing trauma.

Theresa is dedicated to supporting clients and utilizing a client-centered approach to develop meaningful and trusting relationships that meet clients where they are at in life, creating a safe space for therapy.

Theresa has worked with a wide range of clients including those suffering from depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, family and relationship dynamics, PTSD, trauma and loss. Her counseling style is interactive, patient, and fluid- catering to her client’s needs while using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, as well as trauma informed and mindfulness practice.

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Bailey McStravick 

Mental Health Counselor

Bailey is a master’s-level clinician currently practicing under supervision while pursuing full licensure. She brings a warm, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to therapy, working collaboratively with clients to support growth, healing, and resilience. Bailey has experience working with a diverse range of populations, including children,adolescents, and adults in various levels of care. Drawing interventions from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centered approaches, Bailey tailors each session to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. She is committed to fostering an inclusive, affirming, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that honors each individual’s lived experience.

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Kadi Vulakh, NCC

Mental Health Counselor

Kadi is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) currently practicing under supervision while pursuing independent licensure. She has worked with a broad spectrum of individuals including many who are navigating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, neurodivergence, and identity-related concerns, and has experience providing LGBTQ+ inclusive and gender-affirming care through a trauma-informed and Health at Every Size (HAES) lens. Her approach to therapy is warm, thoughtful, and direct, drawing from evidence-based modalities including DBT, CBT, ACT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), neurocounseling, attachment-focused work, and parts-informed approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS). Kadi values creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and real, where clients can show up as they are while also being challenged in ways that support growth. She often supports individuals through periods of acute distress while helping them make sense of long-standing patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build changes that hold up outside the therapy space. She also has experience engaging with clinical research and values integrating current research and evolving knowledge into therapy in ways that remain practical, individualized, and deeply human. 

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Liz Diamond

Clinical Intern

Liz is a graduate-level intern pursuing her Master’s in Social Work, which she will complete this August. She brings a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to her clinical work.

Liz has a particular interest in maternal mental health, including the impact of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences on emotional well-being. She is especially passionate about supporting women and families during the transition into parenthood.

In addition to her clinical training, Liz has been a strength training coach for over 15 years, with the past 6 years focused on prenatal and postpartum strength training. She values the connection between physical and mental health and brings a holistic perspective to her work.

Liz also has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and is interested in supporting individuals and families navigating the unique strengths and challenges associated with autism.

Liz believes in creating a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.

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Taylor Bridges, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Taylor specializes in supporting teens and transitional-age adults through life’s challenges with compassion, creativity, and connection. Her style is rooted in a person-centered approach, meeting every client exactly where they are, honoring their unique experiences, identities, and goals. Taylor prioritizes building strong therapeutic connections grounded in respect, empathy, and open communication.

Taylor incorporates art and other expressive modalities into her work, whether through drawing, writing, movement, or conversation. She creates space for clients to explore and express their inner world in a way that feels natural and empowering. Taylors goal is to walk alongside each individual as they navigate transitions, develop resilience, and build a deeper understanding of themselves. 

Outside of the office, Taylor enjoys baking, being in nature, and spending time with her mischievous dog, Jug.

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Cara Costello

Marriage and Family Therapist

“We do not see things as they are- we see things as we are.” This belief is something I hold at the core of my work as a therapist. While it can be a beautiful and grounding concept, it can also feel limiting when our internal world, shaped by past experiences, relationships, and wounds, filters how we interpret the present. In our work together, I gently help clients begin to notice and understand these filters, creating space to explore how trauma, attachment patterns, and intergenerational dynamics may be influencing the way they experience themselves, others, and the world around them. I am a clinical trainee pursuing my degree to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with individuals, couples, and families through a relational and holistic lens. I integrate CBT and DBT with systemic models like EFT, Bowenian Theory, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My work centers on exploring and healing both individual and intergenerational trauma, reconnecting with the inner child, and understanding attachment patterns. With a strong focus on the nervous system and somatic awareness, I support clients in recognizing how stress impacts emotional regulation and help them build more grounded, connected, and resilient ways of coping.
Seth Myer, Clinical Intern at MA Counseling

Seth Myer

Clinical Intern

Seth is a graduate-level clinical intern pursuing his Master of Social Work at Regis College. He is committed to creating a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to be active participants in their therapeutic journey.

With experience working with children and adolescents, Seth brings a thoughtful and supportive approach to building trust and creating a sense of safety. He understands that every person’s experiences, strengths, and needs are unique, and he strives to meet clients where they are without judgment.

Seth places a strong emphasis on building genuine therapeutic relationships and recognizing the strengths and resilience each client brings to the process. His approach is grounded in warmth, authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration. He works alongside clients as they navigate challenges, develop greater self-understanding, and move toward meaningful and lasting growth.

Kevin Whalen, Clinical Intern at MA Counseling

Kevin Whalen

Clinical Intern

Kevin is a graduate-level intern pursuing his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William James College, with a concentration in LGBTQ+ Mental Health. At the heart of Kevin’s work is a genuine passion for people and a commitment to helping others feel seen, heard, and supported. As a queer individual, he understands the importance of creating a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves, regardless of their identity or background.

Kevin has experience working with a diverse range of individuals navigating a variety of mental health concerns, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, mood-related disorders, and identity-related concerns. He approaches each client with curiosity, compassion, and an appreciation for their unique experiences.

In sessions, Kevin brings a warm, empathetic, and authentic presence. He believes in helping clients recognize their existing strengths, develop greater self-awareness, and build confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges. Through an honest, supportive, and collaborative approach, Kevin strives to foster strong therapeutic relationships where clients feel empowered to explore, grow, and create meaningful change.

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