I think of Children’s Friend as an agency where staff are excited about their jobs and look forward to coming to work each day.  We all share the mutual goal of providing supports and services to improve the overall health and welfare of children and families. [Read More]

Stacey Baker, Psy.D., LMHC is the Executive Director of Baker Mental Health Consulting, LLC. Dr. Baker obtained her masters degree in Forensic Psychology and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She has been working in the field for over fifteen years with specialties in dual diagnosis, anxiety, and mood disorders.Dr. Baker currently provides individual, couples, and group counseling. She employs a solution-focused approach to counseling with a humanistic and future oriented perspective. [Read More]

Dr. Hylton is the owner and Executive Director of the Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester, LLC., which she founded in 2007 with the goal of providing exceptional mental health and substance addiction services to the residents of Central Massachusetts. The Clinic has been a community leader in providing services in the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative, and in providing substance addiction recovery treatment. Prior to founding the Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester, LLC., Dr. Hylton worked in private practice at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Harrington Hospital, and the Worcester Public School system.  Dr. Hylton holds degrees from Cambridge College and Antioch University New England.  She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. [Read More]

Christopher has over twenty-five years of experience in providing services for those suffering from mental health and substance abuse related issues. Over the past twenty years, Christopher has emerged as a highly trusted and reliable therapist, as he continues to offer the highest level and care for his patients.His focus is cognitive-behavioral therapy, which allows individuals to set attainable goals through planning, pacing, and prioritizing. Consequently, individuals can change negative thought patterns and core beliefs. As  a result, individuals often strengthen their ability to communicate effectively and become better advocates for themselves. Clients will learn to become more empowered, feel more peaceful and strengthen their relationships with others. [Read More]

Ken has a Master’s Degree and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in counseling and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Ken brings his extensive clinical experience in the fields of domestic violence to the team. He is EMDR Level II Certified. He has been a counselor for over 30 years. He is the adoptive dad of three children. [Read More]

Ashley helps teen girls and women navigate their lives with greater confidence and self-compassion. She has a passion for listening to clients’ stories of where they have been and where they hope to be. Ashley helps her clients step into their potential through discovering their unique strengths, identifying coping strategies for managing life’s challenges and motivating her clients toward authentic connection and change. Her heart for vulnerability makes Ashley an understanding listener who genuinely cares about her client’s journey toward self discovery and happiness. In addition to her 1-on-1 work with clients, Ashley enjoys supporting mothers and daughters as they work toward strengthening and deepening their relationships. [Read More]

If you feel lost, frustrated, directionless, or want to make a change, working with a skilled therapist can be one of your best options. Therapy can help you challenge thought patterns that cause emotional and behavioral problems, and build coping skills to deal with life’s inevitable challenges. It can be one of the most powerful tools we use to reduce our suffering, increase the joy in our lives, and be our best selves. My approach is centered on your goals and what you want to accomplish–your needs are unique, so your therapy should be too! [Read More]

Nathan has over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and families utilizing a Cognitive-Behavioral, solution focused Approach and works with all ages across the life span. [Read More]

Dr. Shawn Channell is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. He has more than 20 years’ experience in psychological assessment and treatment. Dr. Channell completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at West Virginia University, and his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology at Western Michigan University. [Read More]

My particular areas of interests include (but are not limited to): depression/anxiety, life transitions, college mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues, emotion regulation, and family work. I have significant experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, working with children/adolescents, and relationship work. I also have extensive training in risk assessments, individual, group, couples, and family therapy. [Read More]

With 30 years experience as a master coach, spiritual director, vocational counselor, mediator, certified holistic counselor and educational consultant for the able and disabled, I accompany you as you navigate personal challenges, career and life transition points to live life fully despite present difficulties. I provide a caring and respectful environment where your confidence can be strengthened and spirituality used as a resource. [Read More]

If you are experiencing a significant life transition, struggling with relationship and/or marital issues, reproductive and postpartum challenges, impaired fertility, difficulty with depression, anxiety, and communication issues then I believe I can be a support to you. If you have experienced trauma I am here to help you. If you have a child who is struggling with trauma, communication issues, identity concerns, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and/or depression I am a safe place to turn. I work very effectively with individuals while utilizing the perspective of the individual within a relational system. [Read More]

Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them. [Read More]

My approach with clients recognizes that most people are looking for tangible help, don’t have a lot of time between work and family, and want to feel like they are moving toward a better understanding of solutions to address their difficulties. My work with clients acknowledges these issues. I take a very active role in counseling to explore the options with my clients, provide new knowlege of issues where relevant, and help an individual to reach their potential. Issues related to marital/partner, parenting/child, family,work,school,stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are all areas I work with. [Read More]

I am the owner, founder, and clinical director of Clearview OCD Counseling, LLC — a private practice that specializes in the treatment of OCD, phobias, panic attacks, severe anxiety, and related disorders. As a licensed mental health counselor who serves on the Boards of Directors for OCD Massachusetts and OCD Rhode Island, I work hard to advocate for my clients as well as for all persons living with OCD-related disorders — including those with active substance/alcohol abuse and other addictive disorders. [Read More]