Sharissa Sowell, MSW, LICSW, MLADC

Sharissa Sowell is a dedicated clinical social worker specializing in trauma-informed care and substance use treatment. With a Master's in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire, she is experienced in cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Passionate about holistic care, she supports diverse clients through personalized treatment plans and compassionate interventions, making her an invaluable asset to anyone seeking professional support.

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Nancy Barnes, MA, LCMHC

Nancy earned a dual master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The majority of her counseling experience has been working with adolescents in the areas of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, suicidality, ADHD, and executive functioning. Her approach to therapy depends on the needs of each individual, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Nancy patiently provides a listening ear, undivided attention, and care for the whole person.

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Caroline Brewer, MSW

Caroline has extensive experience in the social work field and has been serving clients' mental health needs over the last decade. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of New Hampshire and a Masters in Social Work from the University of South Dakota. Caroline has experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, parenting/family adjustments, peri- and post-partum challenges, and ADHD, utilizing evidence-based practices to meet the individual’s unique needs. Caroline utilizes a variety of theoretical approaches, treatment strategies, and techniques, combining various modalities, including: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Solution-Focused. She provides trauma-informed care. Her goal is to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel truly heard and understood, allowing for positive change and improvement of overall well-being, as well as working collaboratively to empower clients throughout the therapeutic process.

Ashley de Souza,  MA

Ashley is a first-generation Brazilian-American who works with clients ages 5 and up. She has a master's degree in counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She loves to incorporate art and play into therapy sessions. As a therapist, she leads with holistic curiosity and supports clients in becoming healed and empowered narrators of their own stories of life.

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Phil Lewis, MA

While originally from Massachusetts, Phil has resided in the seacoast area for the last 15 years. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2013 and his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He is also working towards his national certification through the National Board of Certified Counselors. Phil worked as a youth pastor at Durham Evangelical Church for seven years prior to transitioning into the mental health field. While he enjoys working with people from all backgrounds, his main focus is helping teens and young adults, couples, families, and men. His hope is that those he works with will experience healing, transformation, and encouragement to become all they were created to be and experience all they were made to do.​

Susanna Im, MA

Susanna is a second-generation Korean American from Queens, New York. She has completed a Master of Arts in Counseling degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and she also holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in neuroscience from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Susanna is passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds and journeying alongside youth and adults to find meaning and empowerment in their life experiences. She is also interested in the intersection of counseling and neuroscience to tailor empirically supported treatments. She holds a collaborative approach to counseling, seeking to holistically understand individuals and uphold their inherent personhood.

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Christine Ogburn, MA

Christine has lived in Massachusetts since 2004, when her family moved from Las Cruces, NM. She received her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where most of her internship experience was with adolescents. Her undergraduate degree is in Community Health from Montana State University where she also completed a certificate in Gerontology. Her therapeutic work in Montana involved suicide crisis counseling, caring for the elderly and working in group homes for pre-teens in the Foster Care System. Christine finds meaning in working with people at both ends of the age spectrum and in creating and maintaining a warm environment where people can understand and explore their own journeys in an emotionally safe space.

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Beshoy Estafanous, MA

Beshoy is passionate about walking alongside his clients in their unique journeys—offering support, empathy, and guidance as they move toward healing and wholeness. He believes therapy is a sacred space where individuals can reconnect with themselves, process their pain, and discover what it means to be fully alive.

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His approach is dynamic and integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, EMDR, Person-Centered Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy. This allows him to tailor treatment to each individual, meeting clients where they are—emotionally, mentally, and creatively.

Beshoy works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and adjustment challenges. Whether processing deep wounds or navigating everyday stressors, he strives to create a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where meaningful change can take place.

Ultimately, he believes therapy is not just about symptom relief—it’s about discovering what it means to be fully alive in one’s own story. He sees healing as beginning with being truly seen, and considers it a privilege to walk alongside his clients as they move toward greater freedom, clarity, and purpose.

Alijah Dudart

Alijah, while born and raised in Southern California, moved to New England in Fall of 2021. She is currently a dual-degree student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy, in addition to a Master of Divinity. She holds a bachelor degree from Azusa Pacific University in Christian Ministry with a minor in Psychology.

As someone of mixed ethnicities (Mexican, Dutch, and Indonesian), Alijah believes everyone’s story is unique and approaches each person with genuine curiosity. She is passionate about walking alongside individuals, equipping and empowering them to navigate through parts of their lives that may feel tangled and overwhelming. Her focus is in adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, but also enjoys working with individuals from all backgrounds (ages 5+).

She is especially interested in topics related to spirituality, family of origin, identity, and personal narrative. Alijah has a deep desire to provide a safe space for people to find hope, healing, and wholeness. She utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy among other practical evidence-based models to develop care tailored to the client’s personal needs.

Matt Pincince

Matt is a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Southern New Hampshire University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire. Matt served for six years in the New Hampshire Air National Guard (Air Force), an experience that helped shape his desire to serve and guide others through life’s challenges. Matt provides a warm, steady, and curious environment to help clients feel seen and capable of change.

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Matt’s approach is relational and holistic. Matt believes that all people are worthy of love and support and seeks to integrate an individual’s diverse perspectives into their care. Matt utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT) & Mindfulness Therapy, among others, to tailor his approach to individual needs. Matt is passionate about working with individuals of all ages and life stages, especially military populations, couples, and young adults. Matt’s goal is to use clients’ strengths to build self-confidence, strengthen relational connections, and create sustainable goals.