Meet the M³ Team
We are a collaborative interdisciplinary team that always work together to make sure every mountain can be climbed.
Michelle Arria, MBA, PhD
(she / her)
Director of Clinical Treatment & Wellness
Providing supportive therapy since 2016, Michelle works as an independent therapist along with working on a crisis team. Michelle received her masters in counseling from Cambridge College where she had concentrations in trauma, substance abuse, and marriage and family counseling. Given her passion for trauma counseling, she continued on with her academics to Bay Path University where she received her doctorate with a concentration in trauma. In Michelle’s free time, you will find her on the beach, exploring new book stores — or she will have her nose buried in a romance or murder mystery genre of book.
Michelle works primarily with youth and adolescents. She is available for both telehealth and in-office sessions at her private office in Peabody.
Keith Webb
(he / him)
Director of Youth & Family Empowerment
Keith serves as the Head of Youth and Family Empowerment, bringing over 12 years of experience supporting at-risk youth and families through community-based and residential services. His work centers around helping young people feel safe, supported, and empowered while building the skills they need to move forward with confidence. He has extensive experience in program leadership, including overseeing residential and educational treatment environments for both adolescent and latency-aged youth. He specializes in milieu-focused treatment, staff development, and creating structured, trauma-informed programs and programming that prioritize consistency, accountability, and youth voice.
Keith is CANS-certified and brings a strong background in professional case management, working closely with families, schools, and service providers to ensure coordinated and meaningful support. He also brings a deep commitment to permanency work, including family finding, data mining, and facilitating permanency roundtables designed to help youth strengthen lifelong connections and build lasting support systems. Keith also serves as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trainer and Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP), advocating for youth across educational and residential settings. He is currently focused on developing programming that strengthens therapeutic milieus and supports emotional growth, independence, and long-term success.
Keith’s approach is practical, down-to-earth, and relationship-driven. He believes in meeting youth and families where they are, honoring their experiences, and empowering them with tools that support stability, connection, and growth.
Keith is actively seeking agencies, communities, and schools to work alongside in our shared effort to bring stability to at-risk youth and families.
Maria Georges, LICSW
(she / her)
Clinical Supervisor
A dedicated clinician with both professional expertise and lived experience supporting individuals through life’s major transitions. As a single parent by choice, Maria understands firsthand the complexities of balancing career, caregiving, and personal growth, and she brings that perspective into her work with clients navigating parenthood, fertility, and self-care. She also has experience working with transitional-aged young adults, providing guidance and support during this critical stage of development.
Maria’s therapeutic style is empathetic, affirming, and collaborative. She believes therapy should be tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals, creating a safe space where clients feel understood and supported. Whether you’re exploring single parenthood, adjusting to new roles and responsibilities, or navigating other major life changes, Maria partners with you to clarify your goals and build a meaningful path forward.
Elizabeth Desir, MEd, LMHC
(she / her)
Clinical Manager • Youth & Family Empowerment
As a licensed mental health counselor with experience working in both outpatient and crisis fields, in addition to many years serving children in daycare and school settings, she specializes in working with children and young adults — but she is more than comfortable across the lifespan! She utilizes a person-centered approach, focusing on mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Elizabeth specializes in children, youth, and families. She is available for school, in-home, in-office (Peabody), and telehealth sessions.
Joe Connors, LICSW
(he / him)
Clinical Supervisor
Joe brings more than 10 years of direct clinical experience in providing both case management and therapy treatment for those in various settings — hospitals, emergency departments, prisons, residential programs, outpatient clinics, and community healthcare centers. Joe was inspired to pursue his career in clinical social work after assisting in research in his undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont with the implementation of trauma-focused psychotherapy for émigrés from countries undergoing civil unrest and war, as well as those survived by major loss and subsequent traumatization.
Joe specializes in trauma-focused modalities of psychiatric care and offers support for those afflicted with complex trauma histories and vicarious traumatization using biofeedback and somatic interventions — prioritizing empirically-validated, peer-reviewed evidence-based practices. Joe also works with those affected by substance abuse using a dual-diagnosis model, as well as mood and personality disorders, while also offering couples treatment for those with relational conflict or in need of processing their relationship.
Joe practices under a gender-affirming, LGBTQIA+ welcoming, and humanistic understanding of the complex needs his patients bring to treatment; and how best they can be given the most appropriate, clinically-backed and thoughtful interventions to empower those seeking improved health outcomes across multiple domains and metrics to monitor their progress and determine ways of achieving their goals using a didactic and collaborative approach.
Outside of the office, Joe loves to camp, hike, and at times ride his mountain bike. During the winter months he skis and snowshoes, always planning his next adventure and exploring the country crossing national parks off his list. Joe has passions for the environment and climate science, journalism, cooking and grilling various cuisine, sports, and spending time with his family and friends. Joe believes in the power of healing through holistic means and how patients grow from adversity and adapt to new circumstances while maintaining their position as an expert of their own experiences.
Joe works with adults 18 and older and is available for both telehealth and in-office sessions.
Jess Montoya, LMHC
(she / her)
Bilingual Clinical Supervisor (English & Español)
With over a decade of dedicated expertise, Jess specializes in supporting individuals through difficult times. Her background encompasses extensive experience across community-based, school, and residential settings, currently overseeing clinical operations across over a dozen DCF and DYS treatment facilities. She is deeply committed to serving a diverse spectrum of populations, utilizing a person-centered approach and drawing from evidence-based models such as ARC, CBT, and DBT.
Jess' approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and creating a supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and valued. By fostering a therapeutic alliance built on trust and mutual respect, she works alongside you to explore experiences, identify strengths, and develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles.
Jess works primarily with adolescents and young adults and is available for telehealth sessions.
Jennifer Oung, PMHNP
(she / her)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Hello, my name is Jen! I am a board-certified nurse practitioner with over nine years of nursing experience and five years in advanced practice, specializing in primary care and psychiatry. I believe mental health care works best when we look at the whole person — mind, body, and life experiences.
I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and sharing openly. I work collaboratively with each individual, offering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique goals. My hope is to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported as you move toward greater balance and well-being.
Jen works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions for medication management. Please connect with our admin team today to secure an appointment.
Rachel French, MSN, PhD, PMHNP
(she / her)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Rachel French is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based telehealth care at Me, Myself, & Mind. She brings extensive experience supporting individuals with mental health and substance use needs, combining empathy with a systematic, person-centered approach to help clients achieve their goals.
In addition to her clinical practice, Rachel serves as a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, where she teaches courses on mental health and substance use disorder care and conducts research aimed at improving outcomes for these populations. Her academic and clinical work reflects a deep commitment to improving mental health care for all. Rachel earned her bachelor of science in nursing from Boston College, completed her PMHNP training at Maryville University, and holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. She is passionate about creating a safe, collaborative space for clients and tailoring care to meet each individual’s unique goals.
Rachel works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions for medication management. Please connect with our admin team today to secure an appointment.
Michelle Vercellone, LCSW
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist & Consultant
Over 30 years of experience working with children and families, with a career rooted in compassion, creativity, and connection. She earned her master of social work from Boston University and specializes in working with adolescents, bringing passion into the integration of creative expression and adventure-based learning into practice. Michelle brings additional expertise in the realm of intellectual and developmental ability, supporting adolescents and adults using person-centered planning to help achieve meaningful goals. Outside of the hustle and bustle of work, Michelle enjoys painting, interior and digital design, and finds inspiration through artistic expression as a form of self-care and connection.
Michelle works with folks across the lifespan and is available for both telehealth and in-office sessions at our Andover location.
LynnLee Jordan-Rodriguez, EdM, MSW, LCSW
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist & Consultant
A licensed certified social worker, private therapist, and program development consultant with over a decade of experience in diverse and complex clinical settings. She holds dual master’s degrees in education and social work, bringing an eclectic, trauma-responsive approach rooted in evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT. LynnLee’s early work with youth in juvenile corrections and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities shaped her deep commitment to honoring each client’s unique story. She emphasizes personal responsibility and self-exploration, creating space for meaningful growth and healing. In both individual and group therapy, she meets clients where they are and helps them move toward where they want to be. Beyond direct care, LynnLee is passionate about lifelong learning and professional development. She actively supports programs and systems through consultation, aiming to build more inclusive, informed, and effective therapeutic environments. Her work is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and a belief in every person’s capacity for change. LynnLee continues to advocate for practices that elevate both client care and clinician impact.
LynnLee works with folks across the lifespan and is available for both telehealth and in-office sessions at our Peabody location. She is also available for in-home therapy within the North Shore.
Sheila Danaher, LMHC
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist
Sheila provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to process trauma, explore values, achieve balance, and grow through challenges and change. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to supporting clients through self-exploration to self-empowerment. Sheila uses a trauma-informed, person-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and prolonged exposure therapy (PE), alongside existential, somatic, and psychodynamic therapies. As a licensed mental health counselor, Sheila provides both individual and group therapy for adults and adolescents.
As a yoga teacher and dancer, Sheila is passionate about holistic health, somatic awareness, creativity, and mindful exploration. She helps clients implement mind-body practices and lifestyle adjustments to regulate their nervous system and enhance overall well-being. Sheila has several years of experience working in mental health treatment, with a focus on community mental health clinics, urgent care and crisis intervention, and outreach with complex clinical cases. She also has extensive experience supporting individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring disorders, incorporating harm-reduction principles, relapse-prevention skills, and motivational interviewing to help clients strengthen insight, build coping strategies, and cultivate sustainable change.
Sheila earned her bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and her master of education degree in mental health counseling from Cambridge College. Sheila is committed to lifelong learning, embracing opportunities to expand her knowledge through professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and life experiences. In her free time, Sheila enjoys spending time with her young daughter, practicing yoga, dancing, exploring the outdoors with her dog, and studying integrative and Ayurvedic medicine.
Toni Corcoran, LMHC
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist
Toni works with folks 18 and older, specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is available for telehealth sessions.
Theodore Ng, LICSW
(he / him)
Licensed Therapist
A licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma‑informed, compassionate care for teens, young professionals, adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. He partners with clients navigating grief, anxiety, and depression, as well as those seeking personal growth, integrating CBT, mindfulness practices, and a strengths‑based perspective to clarify goals and build resilience. Theodore brings six years of experience in community crisis work, specializing in providing immediate support and guiding individuals toward effective next steps on their path to recovery and stability. Believing that healing begins with empathy and trust, Theodore honors each person’s unique journey and helps them uncover the tools they already carry within. As a transgender man, he deeply understands the unique challenges that come with navigating personal health and identity. He is committed to providing a supportive space where every voice is valued on the path to lasting well‑being.
Theo works with older teens, young adults, and adults. He is available for telehealth sessions.
Yolanda Scavron, MEd
(she / her)
Therapist
A holistic and culturally sensitive mental health counselor who invites clients to explore their mental, physical, social, and spiritual well‑being in service of their goals. She earned her master's in mental health counseling from Springfield College and is on track for independent licensure. Drawing on a broad range of evidence‑based modalities—from cognitive behavioral and solution‑focused therapies to psychodynamic, attachment, systems, and strengths‑based approaches—Yolanda tailors each intervention to the individual in front of her. Her career spans work with students with intensive social‑emotional disabilities, clinical case management and therapy at one of Western Massachusetts' largest DCF‑operated adolescent residential programs, intensive in‑home family therapy, and, most recently, supporting students with behavioral challenges in an alternative school setting. Committed to building strong, lasting rapport, she partners with clients to foster resilience and achieve meaningful, client‑driven change.
Yolanda works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions.
Debbie Randazzo, LCSW, RCSW
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist
Debbie is a licensed clinical social worker with over 24 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. Her practice is rooted in compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to helping clients build lasting emotional resilience and personal growth.
She offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, heal from trauma, and develop healthier patterns of coping and connection. Debbie draws from a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, EMDR, prolonged exposure therapy, sand tray therapy, supportive parenting of anxious childhood emotions (SPACE), and equine-assisted therapy. She takes pride in tailoring each session to the unique needs and goals of whomever is seated across her.
Welcoming clients of all ages, backgrounds, and identities, Debbie is dedicated to fostering inclusive, culturally sensitive care and building authentic therapeutic relationships that empower lasting change.
Debbie works with folks 12 and older and is available for telehealth sessions. She will soon be able to see folks at our North Shore locations.
Gabriela (Gaby) Maldonado, MS, MA
(she / her)
Bilingual Therapist (English & Español)
Gaby is passionate about mental health and serves both English and Spanish speakers. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds master's degrees from Simmons University and William James College, actively pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology. Gaby is dedicated to elevating the minority voice, empowering individuals with neurodiversity, and processing trauma and childhood experiences. She welcomes those who are new to therapy or those looking to work on specific goals, and is happy to meet with anyone who is unsure about starting the process. She believes therapy should be a guided and positive experience. When not working or studying, Gaby enjoys discussing dinosaurs and her favorite books!
Gaby works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions.
Alexandra Fiske, LCSW
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist
A warm, grounded, and deeply human clinician who offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Alexandra meets clients where they are—without judgment or rush—combining psychoeducation, nervous-system regulation, and inner-child/parts work with practical tools for everyday life. She provides 1:1 virtual therapy focused on trauma, boundary work, emotional regulation, and rebuilding internal safety, partnering with clients to cultivate clarity, resilience, and a life that feels more like home.
Ally works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions. Ally will soon be able to see folks at our upcoming South Shore location!
Sydney (Syd) Blanco, LCSW
(she / they)
Bilingual Therapist (English & Español)
A licensed certified social worker who brings a social justice and intersectional-feminist lens to their trauma-informed practice, creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces where clients are empowered to explore, heal, and grow. Grounded in cultural sensitivity and community engagement, she supports resilience and resource-building through advocacy and evidence-informed interventions. A lifelong learner, Syd remains committed to delivering inclusive care tailored to each person’s unique journey.
Syd works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions.
Kendra Augusta, MS
(she / her)
Therapist
Kendra is a master's-level mental health counselor actively working toward her license (LMHC). She earned her graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling from Merrimack College and subsequently gained significant experience across community-based outpatient agencies, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs (PHP/IOPs), mobile crisis intervention, and a private group practice prior to M³ working with adults. She also volunteers with her local police and fire departments to support them as a peer support clinician. She believes in a person-centered approach when working with clients, focusing on helping to truly accept themselves as they are, identifying how they respond to stressors, and teaching more conducive and adaptive ways to cope with life's challenges. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, grief, adjustments, life transitions, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Kendra works with folks 21 and older and is available for telehealth sessions. She will soon be able to see folks at our Andover location!
Kiara Torres, LCSW
(she / her)
Bilingual Therapist (English & Español)
A bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical mental health therapist holding a master of social work from Merrimack College and a bachelor of science in public health from UMass Amherst. Kiara creates a warm, unhurried space where clients of all ages feel supported and heard as they navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, family conflict, and major life transitions. She also brings specialized expertise in adoption-related concerns, identity exploration, and working with neurodivergent, disabled, and first-generation clients. Outside of therapy, Kiara enjoys playing and watching basketball, spending time with friends and family, and exploring different cultures—passions that continually inform her empathetic, culturally aware practice. Whether you’re taking your first step in therapy or seeking renewed support, Kiara is honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward growth and resilience.
Kiara works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions.
Jonathan Lukens, PhD, LCSW
(he / him)
Licensed Therapist
Jonathan has been a social worker and social work educator for over twenty
years. He has received advanced training in cognitive behavioral
therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy for
the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and trauma, as well as other therapeutic interventions.
Jonathan works with folks 16 and older is available for telehealth sessions.
Olivia Tjernberg, LCSW
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist
A licensed certified social worker with a master of social work from New York University and specialization in individuals struggling with eating disorders. She has experience working with adults in psychiatric inpatient settings alongside private practice who live with chronic depression, complicated relationships with food and body, anxiety, and those experiencing interpersonal challenges and struggle with life transitions. Olivia has an approach that uses skills from several evidence-based lenses including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths-focused, while using humor, sincerity and a deep care for her clients. Paramount to her work is the development of trust and rapport; she understands that meaningful progress calls for these principles in the therapeutic environment. In her own time outside of work, Olivia enjoys cooking, baking, needlepoint (think cross stitching and embroidery), and watching true crime documentaries.
Olivia works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions.
Amie Girard, MEd, CFRA, CSSC
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist
Amie is a master’s-level mental health counselor and Certified Sleep Science and Stress Management Coach (CSSC) with over ten years of experience supporting individuals and families. She has worked across a wide range of clinical settings, including substance use treatment programs, community-based outpatient mental health services, and school-based counseling. Amie provides counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, with a specialized focus on supporting first responders as a Certified First Responder Associate (CFRA). Her integrative, client-centered approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and somatic techniques, allowing each session to be thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs. Amie’s goal is to help clients reconnect with their inherent strengths, restore balance, and move toward meaningful, lasting growth. Her therapeutic style is supportive, practical, and empowering—grounded in the belief that healing begins by building upon what is already strong within you
Amie works with folks across the lifespan and is available for both telehealth and in-office sessions at our Andover location.
Candie Sanderson, LCSW
(she / her)
Bilingual Licensed Therapist (English & Français)
A well-learned clinician with master’s degrees in social work, comparative literature, and creative writing. She brings a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive lens to her work with adolescents and adults across crisis settings, residential programs, primary care, nonprofits, and schools. A native French speaker, Candie provides bilingual support for clients facing trauma‑related disorders, perinatal health challenges, and mental health concerns within multicultural or marginalized communities. Utilizing a person‑centered approach, she tailors interventions—drawing on CBT, DBT, CPT, narrative and existential therapies, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation—to each individual’s unique journey toward healing.
Candie works with folks across the lifespan and is available for telehealth sessions.
Caitlin Rizza, LCSW
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist
A licensed certified social worker with a master of social work from Simmons University and specialization in adults living with major mental illness. With a background in crisis intervention and community mental health, she employs CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused treatments—including prolonged exposure therapy—to guide clients through acute distress and complex life challenges. Caitlin believes that genuine therapeutic progress stems from trust and a strong rapport; she offers a warm, nonjudgmental space and celebrates every step forward, no matter how small.
Caitlin is currently on sabbatical but those interested in joining a waitlist for her services are welcome to request such!
Vanessa Spero, LMHC
(she / her)
Licensed Therapist
Vanessa is a licensed mental health counselor with a dual master of science in mental health counseling and crime & justice studies from Suffolk University. In addition to working as an independent therapist, Vanessa is a first responder who works as an embedded clinician with the Malden Police Department. Vanessa’s passion in this work has led her to complete a Graduate Certificate in Crisis Response & Behavioral Health from William James College.
Vanessa’s work is person-centered and trauma-informed, working with victims of crimes, domestic violence survivors, first-responders, or any individuals seeking support in managing the challenges of day-to-day life. She has experience working with teens, adults, and elders. Vanessa strives to provide a safe space, tailored to each individual’s needs, built on empathy, compassion, warmth and understanding. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys crafting, DIY home projects, traveling, and spending time with family.
Vanessa specializes in first responder support and works with folks across the lifespan. She is currently available for telehealth sessions.