Meet the Revive Community of
Wellness Professionals
Amy earned her dual degree in Psychology and Sociology from Fordham University in 2007, followed by a Master’s in Social Work from New York University in 2009. Amy was selected to participate in the LEND Fellowship Program, where she earned a Certificate in Children with Special Health Care Needs from New York Medical College. After graduate school Amy continued her education earning certificates in Nutrition, Personal Training, Life Coaching, and Yoga. Amy worked as a clinician in psychiatric hospitals, extended day treatment programs, and outpatient clinics before taking a role as the Trauma Specialist for Stamford Public Schools. Amy believes in a holistic approach to therapy with a focus on the importance between the mind/body connection. In 2015 Amy had the vision for what would become Revive, Center for Wellness and founded the company a few months later.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Joanna earned her degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Carnegie Mellon University in 2010, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Social Work from Sacred Heart University. Her career in marketing included work in digital, content management and copywriting. Through her personal health journey, writing and advocacy, she found her passion in the mental health field. She obtained her RYT-200 hour certificate in yoga in 2019 and has worked in studios, as well as in behavioral health centers. She is excited to be a part of the Revive team and believes in the core mission of bringing holistic wellness services to clients.
Catherine earned her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. Catherine believes relationships are central to our well being and she conducts the therapeutic process with this mindset. As a marriage and family therapist, she works with individuals, couples, and families through their struggles and hardships. She creates a connection with her clients that is both warm and respectful and helps them explore their lives and interpersonal relationships from a fresh lens. She aims to assist her clients when they are stuck or at a crossroads, helping them find relief, experience growth and create lasting impacts. Catherine also holds a certification in group exercise and believes that living an active lifestyle is a key component to achieving overall wellness.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Marianne earned her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. Marianne has had vast experience working in settings with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing issues around depression, anxiety, and high-risk behavior. Marianne has worked in hospital settings, in-home settings, community outpatient clinics, as well as school settings helping assist in daily transformation and instances of crisis. As a CT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Marianne’s strives to aid clients in finding and expanding on their own strengths and skills in order to help them reach their personal goals and feel increasingly fulfilled in daily life. Marianne uses techniques from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy to help clients with building self-esteem, relieving anxiety and depression, coping with difficult change, conflict resolution and communication skills, and identifying and achieving personal goals.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Telehealth
Casey earned her Master’s in Family Therapy from the University of Massachusetts in Boston, and became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Casey has a wide array of experience working in outpatient and school settings focusing on depression, anxiety management, goal setting, effective communication, and social skills. Additionally, Casey has experience working as a speech therapist, which she now uses to support clients with speech related symptoms, anxiety, and social interactions. Casey uses a multi-modal approach to therapy including CBT, DBT, and systems theory. Casey works to support clients seeking positive changes in all areas of life, and treats mood disorders, anxiety, depression as well as those with behavioral and social difficulties.
Locations: Telehealth
Amanda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fairfield University and earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the same institution. Amanda is passionate about working with individuals, couples and families and practices from a systemic lens to create a safe space for all members to be open and honest in a therapeutic environment. She sees the individual as a person within a system and tailors treatment according to someone’s specific needs. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and wholesome, meaning she sees one not only as an individual, but also as someone who exists in relationship to others and the environment around them. Amanda’s approach to therapy is one of openness, warmth, with a bit of humor along the way, to promote growth and healing in the individual, as well as the family.
Location: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Carli earned her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a minor in Business from Penn State University, followed by a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She is a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator and is experienced running couples’ groups. Carli is driven by a desire to help individuals and couples from all walks of life develop, repair, and sustain healthy and fulfilling relationships. She works primarily from a narrative therapy perspective, while incorporating elements of emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and The Gottman Method. Whether the goal is to manage anxiety, end a cycle of conflict, or prepare for a new life transition, Carli’s goal is to meet clients where they are and support them in getting to where they want to be.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Telehealth
Sofia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with a concentration in Human Development and Psychological Services at Northwestern University. Upon graduation, Sofia worked at a large Manhattan law firm on pro bono cases, assisting clients with green card and asylum applications. Her pro bono experiences also included attending court with transitioning youths in the LGBTQ community filing for name changes and collaborating with Sanctuary for Families to assist victims of domestic violence. In 2016, Sofia attended Fairfield University, where she completed her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Some of her favorite clinical experiences include running groups for addicts, alcoholics and their loved ones, and working with couples and college-aged adults through relational and “adulting” challenges. Sofia is a fierce believer in human resilience, and works to empower her clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. Sofia’s passion and love for the ongoing process of growth is demonstrated as she works with individuals, couples and families as they navigate life’s transitions.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Katie earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University in 2011, and has experience working at inpatient facilities, within the local school districts, and community agencies. Katie’s therapeutic approach is eclectic, using different therapy models to meet each clients’ individual needs. Her passion is to support clients through difficult life transitions by helping them identify their strengths and goals, and guiding them through the process of making positive changes in their life.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Telehealth
Katy received her Bachelor degree in Social Work from Western Connecticut State University with a minor in Psychology, followed by a Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Katy works in both the public school system as well as therapeutic schools, supporting children with difficulties dealing with anxiety, social situations, behavior, and emotions. Katy’s passion is working with children to young adults and their families to help them be successful at home, in school, and in the community.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Alexandra earned her bachelors degree in Social Work with a minor in Justice and Law Administration from Western Connecticut State University, followed by a masters degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Alexandra has experience working for non-profit agencies supporting relative foster parents and their families. Alexandra is passionate about assisting her clients with gaining tools and strategies to discover their full potential, strengthen coping skills and regaining expertise to build confidence in their lives.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Meg earned her Bachelors in Social Work with a Minor in Psychology from Sacred Heart University, followed by a Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University with a clinical focus on health, mental health and disabilities. Meg has worked in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, outpatient treatment and providing in-home psychiatric services. Meg’s expertise is working with children, adolescents and young adults to help them learn social and emotional coping skills around issues of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or recent life transitions. Meg incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, play and behavioral approaches and psychodynamic approaches to best support the client’s needs and goals.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Telehealth
Melissa earned her Bachelors degree in psychology followed by a Masters degree in Social work from Southern Connecticut State University. Melissa has experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Melissa has worked with those struggling to navigate through anxiety, depression, self -harming behavior, substance abuse and personality disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, and community agencies. Melissa believes that all people will be able to improve their lives with the right tools and opportunity. She is passionate and enthusiastic and helps her clients to feel safe, empowered and understood as to help heal and enhance their lives. She uses several approaches in her practice including CBT, DBT, solution focused and holistic therapeutic techniques to help serve her client’s individual needs.
Location: Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Laura earned her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University in 2013. She has experience working with youths and their families in diverse settings and experiencing a variety of issues: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, lifestyle challenges, and high-risk behaviors in children. As a Connecticut Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Laura is trained to view the individual, family and couple through the relationship lens. Ultimately, our relationships impact our behaviors, thoughts and feelings and if we change how we interact with those closest to us, we will change how we think, feel and treat ourselves. Laura also believes in the importance of holistic treatment because a problem in one area of life can create ripples that impact other parts as well. She believes in the importance of empowering each person to make his or her own changes and developing the skills required in order to improve daily life and relationships. Laura often uses Structural and Strategic models of therapy as well as Solution- Focused Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, family conflict, and improve self-esteem to help allow a person or family to achieve change and move forward.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Kate earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. Kate has experience working with families and individuals of different ages struggling with a variety of issues related to relationships, communication, self-confidence, and managing stress. Kate believes in taking a systemic approach that considers all of the significant relationships and supports in clients’ lives and exploring and building on the unique strengths of the individual or family. Using a collaborative approach to therapy, Kate begins with creating a supportive and trusting connection to provide clients with a comfortable space to discuss their challenges, insecurities, and hopes. Kate helps clients identify goals, explore patterns and opportunities for change, and develop skills to successfully move through the struggles and stressors that come up through different life transitions.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Kristine earned her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. Prior to becoming a therapist, Kristine worked for nearly a decade as an educator in both Stamford and Greenwich public schools. Kristine has experience working with clients in multiple settings including Intensive Outpatient Programs, where she supported individuals and their families struggling with the challenges of addiction. Kristine utilizes a variety of treatment modalities including Structural and Strategic therapy in her work with clients in order to create treatment plans that are individually tailored to fit the needs of each individual and family. Kristine enjoys collaborating with clients to help empower them to find their inner strength to live a life they find fulfilling. Kristine is LGBTQ affirming and approaches her clients in a positive, supportive and non-judgmental manner to achieve their personal goals.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Maria received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Western Connecticut State University followed by a Masters Degree from Sacred Heart University. Maria has had experience working in a diverse set of environments with a wide range of demographics, but much of her experience has been focused on working with adolescents and young adults in residential settings. Additionally, Maria performed an internship with the Department of Children and Families in the ongoing/treatment unit, and worked in a prominent LGBT Community Center where she facilitated groups and aided clients through probate court proceedings. Maria is passionate about creating a non-judgemental environment where clients can safely share their stories. Maria uses different therapeutic models to individualize treatment so that clients can be supported and empowered through a partnership to achieve goals, heal, and work through difficult life transitions.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Alexandra earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. Alexandra believes in an individual’s ability to create change in their life. With this in mind, she therapeutically guides her clients with honesty to help not only bring about healthy change, but also maintain it. She challenges people to explore how they relate to others and the world around them. Alexandra believes symptoms or challenges are the result of struggling relationship patterns. Some of these symptoms, which Alexandra has had experience working with, can include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, lack of emotion regulation, and lack of self-worth or self-compassion. Alexandra strives to work collaboratively with her clients to explore how their symptoms may relate to their world and strengthen their relationships to begin to relieve symptoms.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Shantel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University, followed by a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. During her undergraduate studies, Shantel completed a summer internship program in Trinidad & Tobago providing individual and family counseling. Prior to starting her graduate program, Shantel worked for six years as an Early Childhood Educator specializing in the learning, developmental, social, and physical needs of young children. Shantel has experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Her therapeutic approach includes Structural Family Therapy Model and CBT to meet each client’s individual needs. She is passionate about working with clients to assist them in accomplishing the changes they wish to make in their lives.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth
Maria earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Lycoming College and her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Maria has a passion for holistic wellness and is currently pursuing her Health Coach certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Maria has worked extensively in the field of Domestic Violence, providing psycho-education and support to both victims and offenders involved in the court system. In addition, Maria has had a strong focus on assisting individuals through various life stages and transitions, providing the guidance and tools needed to make each experience transformative. A healthy body and mind take practice, and Maria strives to help clients connect to their most authentic selves by providing a safe, non-judgmental space to get curious, explore and grow.
Locations: Stamford, CT / Norwalk, CT / Telehealth