Meet Our Mental Health Professionals

Sydney obtained her Masters in Social Work from Salem State University. Since entering the field of clinical social work, Sydney has been passionate about helping people from all walks of life navigate their mental health challenges. She currently specializes in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) 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 of successful mental health counseling. Sydney enjoys working with preteens through older adults and specializes in supporting Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and First Responders. She addresses diagnoses such as Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. 

She is an independently licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in MA, NH, RI, and a telehealth LICSW Provider in FL. In conjunction with the 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 in mental health counseling. She is a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), among other therapeutic modalities. Jen also incorporates EMDR therapy into her practice to assist clients in reducing anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. She works hard to create a safe and compassionate environment for clients to achieve their personal therapeutic goals. Currently located in the Tilton, NH office, Jen offers both in-person and 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. With over 20 years of experience in clinical social work, she is dedicated to assisting clients at Mending Mind Wellness while also running her own practice and education center, Restored Peace Wellness & Education Center, LLC. Lauri takes pride in her clinical and educational training work, actively advocating for clients and mentoring clinicians in the field. Specializing in mental health counseling, Lauri focuses on chronic stress/illness, grief, loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, and trauma. Her expertise includes EMDR therapy, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy, all while employing a compassion and strengths-based approach. One of Lauri's primary areas of focus is the mind-body connection, and 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 in the field of clinical social work! With over 20 years of experience in mental health counseling, she specializes in the foster/adoption system, anxiety, anger management, depression, life transitions, and trauma. One of her key areas of expertise is EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Additionally, she employs techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), focusing on compassion and strengths in her approach to clients. Robin is committed to helping you start with your own identified goals; if you're feeling too overwhelmed to determine where to begin, she will work alongside you to find the right starting point. She works with individuals of all ages, including 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 counseling, Ilya is committed to fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. He specializes in clinical social work 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 EMDR therapy, 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. With a background in clinical social work, Catlyn has experience working with a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, and needs. Her expertise in play therapy enables her to work with clients as young as 3 years old, including school-aged children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Catlyn has assisted both youth and adults dealing with issues such as trauma, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, specific phobias, and parenting challenges. Utilizing the Adlerian and Adlerian play therapy models, she focuses on building self-esteem through connection, capability, counting, and courage. Some techniques you may encounter when working with Catlyn include sand tray, art, sensory, talk, and psychodrama. Additionally, she incorporates elements of EMDR therapy to further support her clients’ mental health journey. 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 through clinical social work! She values an open and honest relationship where clients feel comfortable and supported without judgement. Allie is here to support you while also helping hold you accountable to the work you are doing for yourself. With nearly 2 years of crisis management experience answering the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other crisis phone lines, she is prepared and comfortable discussing a variety of difficult topics. Allie has also completed training in EMDR therapy and 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. She has worked as a program assistant at a community mental health center for adults with severe persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. With a true passion for helping others, Katie strives to build strong, trusting relationships with her clients that are rooted in empathy and unconditional acceptance. Creating a safe and supportive environment is important to her, where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves. As she is EMDR trained, Katie incorporates EMDR therapy along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to tailor treatment to her client's individual goals and needs. She utilizes additional strategies and modalities in her clinical social work practice to enhance the therapeutic experience. Katie is excited to get to know you so she can assist with navigating your health and healing journey together! She can be reached directly at Katie@mendingmindwellness.com.

Juan specializes in clinical social work, providing support and guidance to those 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. As an active member of the Army National Guard, Juan provides supportive mental health counseling services to military personnel, veterans, and first responders. His therapeutic approach is eclectic and rooted in humanistic psychology, prioritizing your needs, experiences, goals, and personal growth throughout your sessions. Incorporating techniques such as EMDR therapy, person-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy, he tailors your sessions to best suit your preferences. He can be reached directly at Juan@mendingmindwellness.com.

Clare has a passion for helping others through her expertise in clinical social work. She holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has over 25 years of experience working with children and families as a behavior specialist in a public school. Clare's warm and genuine approach creates a safe, judgment-free space for her clients, allowing them to work towards their personal goals. Building trust, collaboration, and showing compassion and empathy are crucial for her, ensuring that clients feel secure and comfortable as they grow and heal. She is dedicated to being part of the journey in helping others reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, promoting growth and change. Clare provides therapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults, utilizing various treatments including EMDR therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and other effective modalities. Her strength-based and positive approach focuses on empowering clients to build self-esteem, communication, and self-regulation skills. For more information, Clare can be reached directly at Clare@mendingmindwellness.com.

Ellie is a therapist trained in clinical social work who provides mental health counseling for clients aged 10 and older. She firmly believes in people's ability to heal, develop resilience, and lead enriching lives. In her practice, Ellie collaborates with clients to set goals, establish habits, and develop coping skills that empower them to live life on their own terms. She employs techniques such as CBT, EMDR therapy, experiential therapy, and mindfulness work to help clients reach their therapeutic objectives. Ellie's primary goal is to empower clients to take charge of their therapeutic process and their health. She earned her Masters in Social Work and Kinesiology from UNH and is currently a pre-license clinician in the state. 

Ellie adopts a solutions-focused approach in her mental health counseling, utilizing CBT, EMDR therapy, and mindfulness techniques. To reach her, you can contact Ellie directly at Ellie@mendingmindwellness.com.

Lesley is a pre-licensed clinician in mental health counseling, with extensive experience as an elementary school teacher before earning her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, particularly adults, and strongly believes in the mind-body connection. Lesley takes an integrative approach to counseling, incorporating various techniques, including EMDR therapy, to meet her clients’ individual needs. She strives to create a safe environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood, believing that everyone possesses the inner resources necessary to move forward and achieve their goals. Her role is to provide guidance and support through her eclectic approach, utilizing different tools, theories, and resources to best assist each individual client. Lesley 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, she believes that storytelling is central to the therapy process and that clients and their experiences need to be safe, seen, and heard. In her practice, Kenna invites clients to explore their stories—about who we are, where we’ve been, and what we’ve endured—through a lens of curiosity and non-judgment. She brings a warm, steady presence rooted in the understanding that healing occurs in relationships, especially those built on honesty and trust. Kenna utilizes person-centered, psychodynamic, and strengths-based approaches, along with EMDR therapy, to support clients’ goals and honor their pace, always returning to clients’ values, autonomy, and lived experience as guiding points in the therapeutic process. With a special interest in clinical social work, she enjoys working with clients in their late teens through adulthood, helping them navigate challenges such as depression, periods of transition, identity exploration, stress and burnout, OCD, and BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors). Kenna is available for in-person meetings in Concord or via telehealth and 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 in clinical social work, 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 various approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy, as well as 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 mental health counseling practice. 

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 a 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. As a professional engaged in clinical social work, 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, enhancing their mental health counseling journey. 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 also utilize EMDR therapy techniques when appropriate. She can be reached directly at Elizabeth@mendingmindwellness.com.

Paul takes great pride in the unconditional support and positive regard he provides to his clients during their work together. His core belief is that everyone deserves to feel happy, in control of themselves and their own life, and empowered to make positive changes with the right guidance. With extensive experience in clinical social work, Paul has worked with various challenges and individuals from all walks of life. He employs traditional talk therapy modalities such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness techniques, along with EMDR therapy, to ensure he supports all his clients effectively. Paul is actively accepting new clients at our Tilton, NH location or via telehealth for mental health counseling. He would be delighted 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, with a focus on clinical social work. She has experience working at a community mental health center for adults facing mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Lexys specializes in mental health counseling for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges, and she is open to addressing any mental health concerns. 

Dedicated to her mission, Lexys helps clients develop the necessary skills and tools to overcome and navigate life's challenges, often incorporating EMDR therapy into her approach. 

Known for her empathetic, communicative, and genuine demeanor, Lexys strives to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences to achieve their personal therapeutic goals. 

Currently based in the Gilford, NH office, Lexys offers both in-person and virtual sessions. 

She 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. With her background in clinical social work, 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.

Focusing on helping clients reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress, Morgan works to foster greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful change. She provides therapy to adult individuals and couples, utilizing 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. Additionally, Morgan is trained in EMDR therapy, which can be particularly effective for trauma and anxiety. 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 in 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 from all walks of life, including navigating clients' anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and major life transitions. Jocelyn believes therapy is not a one size fits all; she draws from a variety of approaches, including EMDR therapy, and meets clients where they are in their therapeutic journey. She utilizes methods such as 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 evolving. Specializing in working with adults and couples, she has a particular interest in exploring relationship dynamics and how early life experiences shape current beliefs and patterns. Jocelyn brings curiosity about everyone’s cultural upbringing to enhance her understanding of how to best serve her clients, alongside 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.