Our therapists provide life coaching in Amherst, MA

Kathryn Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) who has over 35 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for adults with a diverse range of clinical needs, including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Kathryn completed her Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Niagara University, Niagara Falls NY, and received her Master's degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University-New York. Kathryn utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based therapy (SBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and mindfulness approaches.

Kathryn's success lies within her ability to put clients at ease, ensuring their well-being is her focus. She has cultivated relationships with her clients empowering them with greater strength, sensitivity, and perseverance in pursuit of their mental health goals. Kathryn hopes to work with you to accomplish whatever you set your mind to—go online or give our office a call today.

Laura-Marie Tusi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, mood swings, life transitions, and family/marriage concerns. Laura-Marie has her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and has been working as a counselor since 2015.

In therapy, we will use different skills and techniques that are tailored specifically for you and your needs/goals. We all have different personalities and ways we perceive the world where we need to learn how to manage concerns/stressors that arise. Whether you are struggling with daily routines, time management and organizational skills, financial concerns, fear/worries, sadness, unhealthy coping skills, religious struggles, medical concerns, and more, we will work together to achieve the goals you desire in a holistic manner.

We all need someone to talk with in a world of "virtual reality" where we can work through the treasures of our hearts that we hold dear. Be encouraged; you are not alone. Talking to a stranger about your hurt, pain, sorrow, and disappointments is not easy, but you have the strength within you to reach out for help where you will have a warm and welcoming space awaiting you. 

Toni Vegiard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults address their unique challenges and live a more fulfilled life. Toni specializes in depression, anxiety, major life transitions, grief, and trauma work. Toni has a background working in intensive juvenile services, residential, and outpatient facilities.

Toni completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William James College in Newton, Massachusetts. Toni utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

We all go through difficulties in our life. Toni is someone who can listen, support, and validate you as you cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to reach out and schedule an appointment with her, she is ready to support you on your journey.

Cameron Burke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Expressive Arts Therapist with 5+ years of experience in the field, supporting children, adolescents, and adults. Cameron is committed to fostering safe spaces for therapeutic growth with his clients with needs ranging from bereavement, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship issues, stress management, self-esteem, men's issues, and more. He has a wealth of experience in supporting people who are grieving a significant death or loss across a wide spectrum of ages, and is also enthusiastic about working with caregivers, couples, and individuals navigating life transitions. 

Cameron completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy at Lesley University. His therapeutic approach is collaborative, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own experience, while offering warmth and goal-aligned guidance. Cameron utilizes expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered, and compassion-focused approaches in his work with clients.

Cameron's hope in supporting your mental health needs, is to co-create a therapeutic space that you are proud of, that offers permission to explore and discover, and that empowers you to continue to care for yourself, just as you deserve. He understands how personal a process this can be and invites you to schedule an appointment to see if he might be a good fit.

I’m Kendyl Geeze, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples. I earned my Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma, stress, and major life transitions. I also welcome clients who want to explore how faith or spirituality intersects with their experiences. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, navigate difficult seasons, and create meaningful change.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I draw from cognitive behavioral, strength-based, person-centered, and other evidence-based approaches to meet you where you are. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build practical coping skills, recognize your strengths, and work toward goals that feel meaningful and achievable.

I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are and feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating change, healing from the past, or simply wanting things to feel different, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’d be honored to support you when you’re ready.