Our counselors provide therapy in Worcester, MA

Kevin Fenton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 4 years of experience in the mental health field. Kevin is passionate about helping adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationships.

Kevin completed his Master's degree in Counseling at Westfield State University. He utilizes a collaborative person-centered (PCT) and trauma informed (TIC) approach which allows him to connect with clients from a variety of backgrounds and incorporates a variety of treatment modalities.

It takes bravery to seek out counseling. Kevin is looking forward to helping you develop the skills to improve your life and overcome/cope with whatever challenges you are facing in life. Schedule your first session with him today.

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.

Nicolle Rubino is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who has spent 7 years working in the mental health field providing crisis care to adults and adolescents needing partial hospitalization treatment. Her specialties include safety planning, de-escalation, and stabilization. She has focused on helping people explore and gain insight into mental health struggles and how to cope and grow from those experiences. Nicolle is an art therapist who is trained in the utilization of creative directives for expressive interventions and has experience working with significant depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors.

Nicolle received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University, where she was able to develop skills based in clinical psychology and creative expression. Nicolle pulls from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.

Nicolle would be honored to be a part of your mental health healing and growth. She looks forward to walking with you on that journey and wants you to know how proud you should be of yourself for making the decision to get the support you need and deserve.

Irene is a licensed mental health counselor with a combined 8 years of experience in mental health and related fields and 20 years of experience in working with public schools and family systems. She is interpersonally rooted in practice and has on strong focus on creating a successful therapeutic alliance. She believes that the quality of the client-therapist relationship should align with clients’ needs. Irene specializes in several areas that support children and adults who face challenges with school, behavior, family life, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem, bullying, abuse, anxiety, and depression.

Irene completed her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology degree at Bay Path University and was teacher-nominated as Class Speaker. She has provided counseling services for inner city children in crisis in residential settings as well as for adults.

Irene believes rapport is of utmost importance in the clinical setting and that a strong sense of trust helps build an alliance between the client and therapist. Irene has a sensitive view of client culture, respect, and confidentiality and places high standards on client safety and rights.

Lee Walker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and a former member of a military Special Operations unit with 45 years of experience in mental health/addictions treatment. He is very concerned regarding the impact of trauma (frequently underrated) and the disease course of addictions (also frequently underrated). He is optimistic that significant life improvement is possible for his clients, and is committed to working with them to see that potential. Leon’s specialties are PTDS, trauma, and addictions.

Lee earned his Bachelor's in Abnormal Psychology at Clark University and Master's at Assumption University. His military background exposed him to a wide range of life circumstances and difficulties that impact people—many of whom have given up hope. Lee teaches his clients to use rational emotive therapy and reality therapy to manage symptoms on their own.

Lee believes that all clients have the potential to conduct self-therapy so they have clinical tools and interventions at all times.

Tori Aufiero is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of experience specializing in adolescent mental health treatment and trauma-informed care. She works with teens and young adults facing a variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, and depression. Tori also focuses on helping clients develop new coping skills, improve self-esteem, and explore their identity and sense of self. She’s committed to exploring creative, non-traditional interventions, always ethical and thoughtful, to meet clients where they are and support their healing process, ensuring that each person’s journey is unique and respected.

Tori earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College. With experience in short- and long-term direct care and residential care, she has developed strong clinical skills rooted in trauma-informed care and dialectical behavioral therapy. Tori has worked with diverse clients using a solution-focused, strengths-based approach.

Tori’s approach is collaborative and grounded in trust and honesty, and she works to create a space that feels safe and free of judgment. While she's here to support and guide, she also believes real growth comes from your effort, and she’s not here to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you do the work.

Alyson Burchfield is a Resident-in Counseling (RIC) with over two years of internship experience in the mental health field. She provides therapeutic care to adults and couples who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress management, difficult life transitions, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ issues, mindfulness, and meditation. Alyson is a strong and empathetic ally who regards individuals as the experts of their own experience. 

Alyson completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Franklin Pierce University and received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. She utilizes an eclectic and collaborative strengths-based, narrative-based, mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, and person-centered approach to therapeutic care. Alyson is always fostering a therapeutic alliance that allows for individuals and clients to grow at their own pace while providing a safe and welcoming environment.

Alyson seeks to establish a compassionate and warm relationship with you to assist in building upon your strengths, and to collaborate with you on meeting your goals, processing challenges, and developing tools and techniques to help you grow even outside of counseling.

Hi, I'm Rhea Huggins, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I believe meaningful change begins when you feel genuinely seen and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and authentic. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, stress, and difficult life experiences. Many feel overwhelmed or disconnected and want to understand their emotions better, develop healthier coping strategies, build confidence, and strengthen relationships. Together, we'll work at a pace that feels right for you while building practical skills and fostering meaningful change.

I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy. Together, we'll identify unhelpful patterns, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.

Reaching out for support can feel like one of the hardest steps, and it takes courage to begin. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to navigate it alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey, and I look forward to helping you create meaningful, lasting change when you're ready to take that first step.

Kaden Trifilio is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. For him, the most satisfying part of being a clinician is witnessing people become their most empowered and authentic selves. Kaden has experience working with adult individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and is trained in helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes. Kaden actively works on being a culturally competent clinician and is knowledgeable in working with individuals in the LGBTQA+ community. Kaden completed his Master of Social Work at Springfield College.

Kaden has been trained in multiple modes of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Kaden also has over 10 years of personal mindfulness and meditation practice. Kaden will collaborate with you to figure out what combination or approach will work best for you.

Therapy is a beautiful tool that provides us with the space to start healing our inner selves. Kaden is confident he will be able to provide a safe and empathetic space to you, no matter where you are finding yourself in life right now. If you are interested in working with him, schedule an appointment today!

Jamiere Trifilio is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 5 years of experience in outpatient therapy. Jamiere believes in client-centered therapy where clients are actively involved in their treatment. Jamiere also believes in an empathetic approach to therapy where a client feels safe, heard, and seen. Being a black woman in America gives Jamiere a unique perspective on life and growth. It has helped her grow as a therapist and have compassion toward humanity. Jamiere specializes in women's mental health for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, pregnancy, postpartum, and stress.

Jamiere completed her undergraduate degree at Houghton College and her master's degree at Eastern Nazarene College. Jamiere has been trained in multiple modalities such as narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-based work.

Life can come with many challenges and unexpected changes that affect us all in different ways. Jamiere will create a safe space of hope and compassion to support your journey of life. We all have stories, and Jamiere believes that you can write the story of the future your way and find freedom in your new story.

Eileen Garrigan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has been practicing for the past 20 years and works with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Eileen is familiar with working with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, grief, chronic illness, depression, and life transitions. 

Eileen has a post-graduate certificate in Family Systems Solution Focused Therapy. When clients enter the therapeutic process, she is sensitive to their belief systems and current frame of mind. Therapy can provide clients with the tools to change perceptions, increase rational thinking, improve thought and communication patterns, and increase the level of healthy relationships. Her approach is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space to explore the past, present, and future. Therapy gives clients the opportunity to be seen and heard in a safe, accepting environment. Sincerity, empathy, compassion, and authenticity are all important to the therapeutic relationship.  

As a therapist, Eileen takes an active role in listening, empowering, and supporting her clients' subjective experiences. Together, you can examine the patterns that tend to influence dysfunctional belief systems. She combines techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Creative Arts Therapies, Brief Dynamic Therapy, Psychoanalysis, and Solution Focused Therapy. 

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 13 years of experience providing thoughtful, evidence-based care to adults navigating life’s challenges. I work with individuals seeking greater clarity, balance, and self-understanding as they manage concerns related to work stress, relationships, personal growth, parenting, and life transitions. My approach is warm, supportive, and grounded in helping clients feel heard and understood. I value collaboration and tailor treatment to each client’s goals and needs.

I earned my master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology from Assumption College. My clinical background includes certification in cognitive behavioral therapy and extensive experience supporting clients through structured, skill-building work that promotes insight, emotional regulation, and sustainable change.

Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are used to handling things on your own. I strive to create a steady, reflective space where you can slow down, gain perspective, and move forward with intention. When you are ready, I welcome the opportunity to work together and support you in this next chapter

Megan Yeo is a mental health professional in the process of becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She has 4 years of experience working with clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma, As a therapist, she'll help you find the answers that are already within yourself.

Megan earned her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solutions-focused therapy to help you to feel empowered to target the daily stressors and anxieties that may come your way. She provides an empathetic approach that helps people to feel seen, known, and understood. She always strives to help her clients work towards the freedom and healing that therapy can provide. She always views clients through the lens of resilience.

Whatever the reason, Megan is honored that you would choose her as your therapist. Megan values each person and hopes that you leave each session feeling a little more free, while also feeling fully seen and valued.