Counselors

Amanda believes that every individual is the expert of their lived experience and she strives to create a compassionate, safe place to explore life’s challenges. Clients can expect sessions to be a non-directive space focused on building self-compassion and uncovering their innate strengths and wisdom. Amanda views her role as companion, supporting clients as they explore thoughts and feelings and discover new insights and perspectives. 

Amanda holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston College as well as an M.A. in Theology and Ministry. She has a background in clinical pastoral counseling for individuals who are interested in incorporating their faith or spirituality into their healing journey.

Ms. Knabe believes that we all face challenges in our lives and can benefit from support by being introduced to new ways of growing. She encourages holistic growth through an integrative approach based on your needs. With significant experience in working with immigrant/refugee populations and the provision of trauma informed care, she is adept at assisting with symptoms of trauma. Ms. Knabe holds a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Massachusetts, and a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of London. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, School of Global Inclusion and Social Development. 

Angelina, blends heart, culture, and clinical skill in her work as a mental health counselor. A proud speaker of both English and Cape Verdean Creole, she offers a warm, inclusive space where clients of all backgrounds feel seen and supported. Angelina earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and is known for her down-to-earth, client-first approach. She believes therapy should feel like a conversation—rooted in trust, compassion, and curiosity. With a focus on strength-building and self-discovery, Angelina guides clients through life’s challenges while honoring their unique stories. Her goal is not just healing, but helping each person reconnect with their power and create lasting, meaningful change.

Nashley is a licensed addictions therapist with a background in social work, and works with individuals to maintain their recovery journey as well as process their trauma. She has a diverse background due to her experiences across the gambit of settings from inpatient detox and residential centers, community based programming, state prisons, and outpatient clinics. Nashley takes a person centered approach to therapy as she is a firm believer in meeting people where they're at. Utilizing facets of Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based DBT, CBT, solutions-focused and narrative therapy, she works with clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify patterns and foster resilience to challenge their current narrative. Nashley strives to provide culturally sensitive & affirming therapy across social identities to assist with substance misuse/dual diagnosis, LGBTQIA2S+ care, probation, and addressing the impact of systemic challenges in their narrative.

Dawna utilizes collaborative and solution-focused therapies, specializing in Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS), a revolutionary, evidence-based philosophy that presupposes “people do well if they can”. This unconventional approach was developed at Think:Kids of Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry where she earned status as “Certified Trainer” of CPS. The first ingredient in your therapeutic experience will be an empathetic ear combined with a strong theoretical and trauma- informed understanding. Keeping in mind that you are the expert in your own life. Your conceptualization of problems, your choices of how to respond to them, and your expectations for yourself, your family, and others, will act as the guideposts of your journey. Together with your therapist you will start to know what is behind troubling behaviors or thinking, how best to respond to or change them, what steps to take to make durable long lasting progress and how to move forward with compassion for yourself and for others, with improved relationships, a better skill set and a greater sense of calm. Dawna holds a Master’s degree in counseling from Boston University and has many years of experience in both mental health and education.