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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]

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]

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]

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]