THE GUIDING STAR TEAM

Maria is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Maria enjoys working with clients of all ages but specializes in working with teens and young adults. She has extensive experience working in the telehealth setting and is currently seeing clients through telehealth only. She is interested in helping clients find freedom and relief in their everyday life.

Her experience includes the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, as well as other treatment modalities. Maria works with adolescents, adults and families with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, substance misuse as well as school and career stressors.

Maria believes each client has a unique story. She works to match each client with a treatment plan that is specifically designed for each individual case.

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Joshua brings over ten years of extensive experience in the Healthcare, Legal, and Business Management fields. After graduating from Connecticut College with Master's Degrees in Forensic Accounting, Statistics, and Business Administration, he joined the CPA ranks with specializations in advanced analytics, audit and compliance, and risk management. Joshua is passionate about raising awareness around mental health and bringing together the worlds of finance, healthcare, and psychology for a more comprehensive approach to mental health treatment.

Michelle Somarriba has been a board certified music therapist since 2009. She received her bachelor's degree that same year and her masters in music therapy in 2013 through the dual degree program . Michelle received her License in Creative arts Therapy in 2019. In 2016 Michelle trained with Diane Austin for her two year postgraduate training in vocal psychotherapy. Through the years, Michelle has served children and adults with autism and disabilities as well as worked with people receiving inpatient psychiatry for schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, post, traumatic stress, and Eating disorders. Michelle currently specializes in Depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and neurodivergent populations. Michelle is a classically trained vocalist guitarist and intermediate pianist. She specializes in using songs, songwriting, music listening, singing and instrument play to process complex emotions. Verbal process can and will be used in her sessions, but when words are not enough, let the music speak. Michelle is also about Catholic and is comfortable using prayer but particularly sacred music and worship music in sessions if this is helpful for the client. 

Have you been struggling with your mental health and don’t know where to start? Have you tried therapy in the past, and it didn’t work out, or you’ve avoided it all together? I’m here to help you dive into your mental health and learn how to manage symptoms while fostering a safe, judgement-free environment. In therapy, I believe growth begins when we step outside our comfort zones and try new things. I also recognize that happens at a different pace for everyone. I will meet you where you’re at and stand by your side throughout this journey.

I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults ranging in a variety of needs. I am happy to adjust my therapy modality/techniques to best suit you and help you to reach your therapeutic goals. I’m committed to helping you feel empowered, healthy, and heard and look forward to connecting with you!