As a licensed therapist in Connecticut with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life’s complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions, and compassion and expertise.

I am committed to supporting individuals through difficult emotional experiences, including grief, self-esteem challenges, social anxiety, and personal transformations. My approach centers on empowering clients to develop stronger self-understanding, improve communication skills, and rediscover their sense of purpose and connection.

With particular emphasis on women’s experiences and caregiver support, I create a nurturing therapeutic environment where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop resilient coping strategies. My goal is to walk alongside you as you build greater self-love, overcome isolation, and move toward meaningful personal growth.

Dana M. Pelliccio, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with 15 years of experience in psychotherapy. Prior to joining the practice, she provided outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents and adults in both university and community agency settings.

Dana’s specialties include anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, adolescent issues, family communication, eating disorders and body image issues. Dana utilizes a combination of cognitive therapy, mindfulness, existentialism and a humanistic/person-centered approach to help clients achieve positive growth. Above all, Dana believes that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the most important component in counseling.

Emily Samander is a therapist and joined the practice in 2020 with 10 years experience with a concentration working with young adults and older Individuals who suffer with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorders, as well as counseling couples who are striving for healthier communication using cognitive behavioral therapy, with assisting clients in identifying their needs and behaviors and to explore healthy solutions.

Steven Jack is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in Connecticut. He has 27 years of experience working in the mental health field. He earned his BA in Human Communications from West Virginia University in 1982. Steven attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work earning a Master of Social Work in 1997.

His approach to therapy includes elements of Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness training, Self-awareness training, confidence building and life skills training. Steve endorses and encourages a wholistic approach to healing. Attending to mind, body and spirit is essential for healing and continued well-being. Incorporating therapeutic massage, Yoga and Mindfulness can help to achieve optimum mental, physical, and spiritual health.

One of Steven’s favorite quotes is “Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside of them was superior to circumstance.”– Bruce Barton

In his leisure time, Steven enjoys hiking in the woods with his two dogs, camping, photography and playing guitar.