Meet Our Team

Sydney obtained her Masters in Social Work from Salem State University. Since entering the field Sydney has been passionate about helping people from all walks of life through their mental health challenges. She currently specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy and is also trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). This is not to say she doesn't have many therapeutic tools in her tool belt! Sydney works hard to create a safe and accepting space for her clients knowing that good rapport is one of the biggest components to successful therapy. Sydney enjoys working with preteens through older adults, along with specializing in Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and First Responders. She works with diagnoses such as Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression.  

She is an independently licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) MA, NH, RI, and telehealth LICSW Provider in FL. In conjunction with commercial insurances accepted by the practice, Sydney also accepts VA Community Care Consults and Martin's Point Insurance. 

Sydney would be more than happy to answer all your questions and can be reached directly at Sydney@MendingMindWellness.com.

Jen has been passionate about helping clients with their life challenges since beginning her career. She is an a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). These are not the only therapeutic modalities that Jen is able to utilize with clients to assist with reduction in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma related symptoms. She works hard to create a safe and compassionate environment in order for clients to achieve their personal therapeutic goals. Jen is currently located in the Tilton, NH office and offers in person or virtual sessions for ease of access for all clients.

Jen would be more than happy to answer any of your questions and can be reached directly at Jen@mendingmindwellness.com.

Lauri is a collaborative team member of Mending Mind Wellness and practices in Concord, NH. She has been practicing for 20+ years in the field of social work. Along with assisting clients through Mending Mind Wellness she also runs her own practice and education center, Restored Peace Wellness & Education Center, LLC. She takes pride in her clinical and educational training work. She is an active advocate for clients and a strong mentor for clinicians in the field. Lauri specializes in chronic stress/illness, grief, loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, and trauma. Her specialty is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based interventions (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, and is compassion and strengths based in her approaches with clients. One of Lauri's primary focuses with clients is that of the mind-body connection. She works with individuals, couples, teens, adults, and older adults.

Lauri would be more than happy to answer any of your questions and can be reached directly at lauri@mendingmindwellness.com.

Robin is the Manchester Site Manager and is an exceptionally talented clinician! She has been practicing for 20+ years as a clinical mental health counselor. Robin specializes in foster/adoption system, anxiety, anger management, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Her specialty is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and is compassion and strengths based in her approaches with clients. She works hard to ensure you start with your own identified goals and if you're feeling too overwhelmed to identify where you want to start, she will start precisely there with you. She works with individuals, children as young as 5, teens, adults, and older adults.

Robin would be more than happy to answer any of your questions and can be reached directly at Robin@mendingmindwellness.com.

Ilya Layton holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from Gordon College. With experience in outpatient, adolescent, and hospital-based mental health settings, Ilya is committed to fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. He specializes in working with adolescents and adults, including individuals managing chronic disabilities, through a trauma-informed lens. His practice focuses on addressing concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, and the emotional and psychological challenges associated with long-term health conditions. Utilizing evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Person-Centered techniques, Ilya tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs, empowering them on their journey toward healing and personal growth. Ilya can be reached directly via email at Ilya@mendingmindwellness.com.

Catlyn is a pre-licensed clinician with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and a certification in play therapy from Plymouth State University. Catlyn has experience working with a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and needs. Her experience with play therapy allows her to accept clients as young as 3 years old as well as school aged children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Catlyn has worked with youth and adults on issues such as trauma, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, specific phobias, and parenting. Catlyn works within the Adlerian/Adlerian play therapy models which focus on building self-esteem through connection, capability, counting, and courage. Some techniques you may encounter when working with Catlyn are sand tray, art, sensory, talk, and psychodrama. Catlyn can be reached directly via email at CatlynK@mendingmindwellness.com.

Allie earned her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of South Florida and is a pre-licensed social worker in the state of NH. If you identify as LGBTQ+, struggle with disordered eating, or are a couple looking to realign, Allie would love to walk with you on your healing journey! She values an open and honest relationship where clients feel comfortable and supported without judgement. She is here to support you while also helping hold you accountable to the work you are doing for yourself. Allie has nearly 2 years of crisis management experience answering the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other crisis phone lines leaving her prepared and comfortable with a variety of difficult topics. She has completed training in Gottman couples therapy and holds a Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Modalities. She can be reached directly via email at Alexandria@mendingmindwellness.com. 

Katie has recently obtained her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Katie has worked as a program assistant at a community mental health center for adults with severe persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. She has a true passion for helping others. She strives to build strong, trusting relationships with her clients that are rooted in empathy and unconditional acceptance. It is important to her to create a safe and supportive environment, where the client feels comfortable being their authentic self. Katie is EMDR trained and also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She utilizes additional strategies and modalities for therapy to tailor treatment to her client's individual goals and needs. She is excited to get to know you so she can assist with helping you navigate your health and healing journey together! 

 She can be reached directly at Katie@mendingmindwellness.com.

Juan specializes in providing support and guidance to those who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, and life changes. With a deep commitment to empowering his clients, he offers a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth. Juan is an active member of the Army National Guard and provides supportive services to military, veterans, and first responders. His therapeutic approach is eclectic and is rooted in humanistic psychology, which means he prioritizes your needs, experiences, goals, and personal growth throughout your sessions. Drawing from modalities such as EMDR, person-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy, he will tailor your sessions to best suit your preferences. He can be reached directly at Juan@mendingmindwellness.com.

Clare has a passion for helping others. She has received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and prior to that has experience working with children and families as a behavior specialist in a public school for over 25+ years.  Clare has a warm and genuine approach while providing a safe and judgment free space to assist her clients in working towards their personal goals. Working collaboratively, building trust and having compassion and empathy are very important to her to ensure her clients feel safe and comfortable to grow and heal. She enjoys being a part of the journey of helping others reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress towards growth and change. Clare provides therapy to children, adolescents, families and adults.  Treatments used include EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and other modalities and strategies. Clare uses a strength based and positive approach with a focus on empowering her clients building self esteem, communication and self regulation skills. She can be reached directly at Clare@mendingmindwellness.com.

Ellie is a social work trained therapist who works with clients aged 10 and older. She is a firm believer in people's ability to heal, develop resilience, and lead enriching lives. Ellie works with clients to develop goals, habits, and coping skills that allow them to live life on their terms. She utilizes CBT, experiential therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness work to help clients achieve their therapeutic objectives. Ellie’s primary goal is to empower clients to take charge of their therapeutic process and their health. Ellie received her Social Work and Kinesiology Masters from UNH and is currently a pre-license clinician in the state.

Ellie takes a solutions focused approach and utilizes CBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness techniques in her approach to counseling work. She can be reached directly at Ellie@mendingmindwellness.com.

Lesley is a pre-licensed clinician in mental health counseling with extensive experience working with children as an elementary school teacher prior to graduating with her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Lesley enjoys working with clients of all ages, and in

particular, with adults. Lesley believes strongly in the mind-body connection and takes an integrative approach to counseling drawing on aspects from different counseling approaches to meet clients’ individual needs. Lesley strives to create a safe environment where clients feel

seen, heard and understood. Lesley believes that each individual already has the inner resources they need to move forward and reach their goals. Her role is to offer guidance and support. By using an eclectic approach, Lesley leans on different tools, theories, and resources to best help each individual client.She can be reached directly at lesley@mendingmindwellness.com. 

Kenna has a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. With a background in communications and expressive writing, Kenna believes that storytelling is central to the therapy process, and that clients and their experiences need to be safe, seen, and heard. In therapy, Kenna invites her clients to explore these stories — about who we are, where we’ve been, and what we’ve endured — with curiosity and non-judgment. Kenna brings a warm, steady presence to the work, rooted in the knowledge that healing happens in relationships, especially ones built on honesty and trust. She draws from person-centered, psychodynamic, and strengths-based approaches to support clients’ goals and honor their pace, while always returning back to clients’ values, autonomy, and lived experience as guiding points in the therapeutic process. Kenna has a special interest in working with clients in their late teens through adulthood, and is drawn to helping clients work through depression, periods of transition, identity exploration, stress and burnout, OCD, and BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors). She is available to meet in-person in Concord or via telehealth. She can be reached directly at kenna@mendingmindwellness.com. 

Margaret views therapy as a whole-person journey—one that honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit. She holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University and a Bachelor’s in Human Ecology from the College of the Atlantic. In addition to her clinical training, she is a certified Hatha, Vinyasa Sadhana, and Kundalini yoga teacher and has trained as both a Birth Doula and Midwifery Assistant. These experiences bring a holistic, body-centered perspective to her work and reflect her belief that healing unfolds through both insight and embodied presence. She has extensive experience supporting adults with co-occurring mental health challenges across residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, and community settings. Margaret draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, weaving mindfulness, somatic awareness, and compassionate curiosity throughout her work.

Margaret specializes in helping individuals with anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, identity, life transitions, grief and loss, women’s issues, spirituality, and substance use. With warmth and grounded presence, she creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore challenges, embrace personal growth, and strengthen resilience and self-compassion. At the heart of her work is the belief that therapy is both a place of healing and a process of discovery—an opportunity to cultivate balance, meaning, and deeper connection with oneself and others. She can be reached directly at Margaret@mendingmindwellness.com. 

Elizabeth (she/her) is a sex and relationship therapist specializing in kink, BDSM, ENM, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual trauma recovery. Her practice is grounded in trauma-sensitive, client-centered care that integrates IFS parts work and movement to support healing through both mind and body. Elizabeth works with individuals and couples—romantic, platonic, play, D/s, or any other meaningful connection—helping clients rebuild trust, communication, intimacy, and joy within themselves and their relationships. Many of the people Elizabeth supports are unpacking religious or cultural shame around sex, pleasure, and identity. She offers a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients can explore these experiences with curiosity and self-acceptance. A TCTSY-certified yoga therapist, she incorporates somatic awareness and gentle movement to help clients reconnect with their bodies and sense of agency.

Passionate about helping others reclaim what has been lost or silenced, Elizabeth often says, “If you feel like your body was taken away, I want to help give it back.” Her work is deeply affirming, collaborative, and rooted in respect for each person’s unique story and capacity for growth. Elizabeth can be reached directly at Elizabeth@mendingmindwellness.com.

Paul prides himself on the unconditional support and positive regard he is able to give his clients during their work together. The underlining belief for Paul, with all of his work, is that everyone deserves to feel happy, in control of themselves and their own life, and the power to make positive change for themselves, sometimes with just some good guidance. Paul has experience with various challenges and folks from all walks of life. He utilizes traditional talk therapy modalities including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness techniques, and varying other modalities to ensure he is most supportive for all his clients. Paul is actively accepting new clients in our Tilton, NH location or via telehealth. Paul would be happy to connect with you and can be reached directly at Paul@mendingmindwellness.com.

Lexys is an intern clinical mental health counselor from New England College. She has experience working at a community mental health center for adults with mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Lexys specializes in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges and is open to working with any mental health concerns. 

Lexys is dedicated in her mission to help support clients in developing the  necessary skills and tools to overcome and navigate life challenges. 

She is known for her empathetic, commutative, and genuine approach. Lexys works to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences, to achieve their personal therapeutic goals. 

Lexys is currently located in the Gilford, NH office and offers both in person and virtual sessions. 

Lexys is more than happy to answer any of your questions. You can reach her directly at lexys@mendingmindwellness.com. 

Morgan is passionate about supporting others through life’s challenges and transitions. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has a strong interest in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, panic disorder, grief, relationship issues, and personal growth. Morgan takes a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Morgan believes in the power of collaboration and connection in the therapeutic process. She values building trust and tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.

With a focus on helping clients reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress, Morgan works to foster greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful change. Morgan provides therapy to adult individuals and couples. Her work draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical

Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies. She uses a strength-based and client-centered approach, helping clients build confidence, improve communication, and deepen their relationships. She can be reached directly at Morgan@mendingmindwellness.com. 

Jocelyn Houle received her Master's of clinical mental health counseling  from Southern New Hampshire University. She brings a compassionate, down-to-earth presence to her work and values authenticity and connection in the therapeutic relationship. Her background includes experience in community mental health settings, where she has supported individuals in all walks of life including but not limited to navigating client's anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and major life transitions. She believes therapy is not a one size fits all. She draws from a variety of approaches and meets the client where they are at in their therapeutic journey. She utilizes approaches including talk therapy, art-based techniques, worksheets, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, cognitive reframing, and mindfulness-based tools. Her style is collaborative and fluid, grounded in the understanding that each person’s needs are unique and continuously changing. She specializes in working with adults and couples, with a particular interest in exploring relationship dynamics and how early life experiences shape current beliefs and patterns. She brings a curiosity in everyone’s cultural upbringing to enhance her understanding of how to best serve her clients, and a strong commitment to unconditional positive regard. She recognizes that we all need support, validation, and a safe space to grow. You can reach her directly at jocelyn@mendingmindwellness.com.