Our therapists offer addiction counseling in Quincy, MA

Samantha is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical experience has focused on helping adults 18+ to work through their fears and develop attainable goals. Her experience treating patients in community health centers, schools, and in-patient facilities has assisted in developing her understanding of how to help her clients work through milestone events. Samantha specializes in anxiety, depression, and substance use, as well as anger and stress management.

Samantha completed her Master of Social Work at Boston University School of Social Work. Samantha incorporates a variety of modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based interventions for adults over the age of 18.

Changing perspective is what helps shift roadblocks into challenges that can be overcome. Schedule a session with Samantha to begin understanding your needs and how to create change in a meaningful and lasting way.

Joseph Okrah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. He specializes in treating individuals ages 14 and up who are dealing with PTSD, major depression disorder, general anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use. Joseph’s goal is to provide culturally appropriate care for all patients and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Joseph has a Doctorate in Nurse Practice from Walden University. His practice focuses on looking at the client as a whole, taking into consideration their educational, medical, spiritual, interpersonal, and basic needs. Joseph is experienced in crisis management and medication management.

Joseph believes identifying struggles allows us to move forward with a better understanding of who we can be. He provides a safe, comfortable environment to prevent barriers and encourage interaction that will aid clients in reaching their goals. If you are ready to begin, contact Joseph today!

Lindsay Schiavone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience providing care to adults and seniors with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She has worked in settings including inpatient facilities and outpatient therapy. Lindsay has worked with people with disabilities and has researched the importance of resources for groups such as young adults, women, and LGBTQ+ members. She believes in the innate power of her clients and uses a person-centered approach to highlight inner strengths. Compassionate and affirming, Liindsay ensures she meets clients where they are without judgment.

Lindsay received her Master of Social Work from Boston University. She utilizes modalities specifically tailored to client needs including motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Everyone has a unique story and mental health path, and Lindsay understands the importance of providing a safe space to allow the opportunity to discover strengths and navigate emotions. If and when you are ready to explore your thoughts and feelings together, she warmly invites you to reach out and take that first step toward healing.

Elizabeth Marrin derives joy from being a comprehensive, seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 14 years of experience. With Elizabeth, you will: fix or resolve issues, reduce stress, get clarity, recover, learn to regulate emotions, sort through life plans, heal emotional wounds, eliminate symptoms, discuss root issues, unpack deep truths, explore existential meaning, or get support. You will discover why things are how they are, and how to change. You will obtain tools and methods for change, while decreasing barriers. Elizabeth's goal is to help you so you can experience a more enjoyable life - because you can! 

Elizabeth holds two Master's degrees, one in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the other in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Elizabeth is straightforward and analytical with a warm, caring edge. She provides a supportive, nurturing, nonjudgmental presence using proven treatment modalities. She specializes in working through stuck thinking, including areas of ambivalence, ruminations, and spiral thinking, and teaches people the tools/methods for change. 

Brittany Orlando is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Massachusetts who has over 4 years of experience providing counseling to teens, adults, and seniors who are seeking help in coping with anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions.

Brittany completed her Bachelor of Social Work in 2018 from Wheelock College in Boston, MA, and received her Master of Social Work in 2020 from Salem State University in Salem, MA. She understands that every client has different needs—that's why Brittany maintains flexibility in the approaches she implements to best fit clients' needs. She utilizes person-centered, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) approaches.

Individuals are the expert in their own lives, and her role is to help guide clients to meet their goals using their strengths. It is not easy for individuals to seek and engage in counseling— that's why Brittany takes great care to create an inclusive, safe space for everyone. She's looking forward to establishing a trusting, working relationship with you.

Donna Duggan is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in Massachusetts with 14 years of professional work experience. Donna is experienced in helping clients with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues. Donna began her journey in mental health working with victims of sexual trauma and domestic abuse, guiding them on their journey from victim to survivor with empathy and compassion. Donna also has many years of experience working with adolescents. Donna is skilled at fostering a trusting space for clients to be honest without feeling judged. Donna earned her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling.

Donna has experienced struggles in life and knows the importance of making sacrifices. Working in a migrant town, she has had to opportunity to experience a culture that is hard-working and committed to working for a new life. Donna's approach is person-centered and solution-focused. Her practices include mindfulness, self-care, and strength-building skills.

Donna believes in being mindful and non-judgmental of others. Donna will assist clients in identifying strengths and needs, as well as goal setting. Donna has shown the ability to establish trust and rapport in the earlier stages of treatment. Establishing absolute trust is the cornerstone of Donna's practices.