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Our Therapists
Our group collective of independent clinicians who work within the Silver Fern offices represent a diverse group of highly skilled Licensed Therapists ready to partner with you on your journey.
A variety of psychotherapy approaches are available and tailored to your individual goals, needs, and resources. We serve children of all ages, families, couples, and individuals at all stages of life.
Our office welcomes the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community. For more information about specific clinicians and their session fees, select a therapist below.
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Lora Groppetti, LMFT
Co-Owner | Clinical Director | Supervisor
Lora enjoys working with children and families. Her expertise include Clinical Supervision, EMDR, and Play Therapy
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Elise Braganza, LMFT
Co-Owner | Program Director | Supervisor
Elise has extensive experience working with complex trauma. She specializes in Brainspotting and Sandtray Therapy and works with Adults, Young Adults, and Teens
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JerriAnn Grant, LMFT
JerriAnn works with Individuals of all ages and specializes in EDMR, anxiety, and PTSD.
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Katy (Kate) Scimia, LMFT
Kate works with adults and teens and specializes in perinatal therapy
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Kathleen Mazolewski, LMFT
Kathleen is passionate about helping Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families discover meaningful changes
Kathleen is a private pay therapist with the following availability:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday afternoons
Thursday Telehealth Appointments
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Marlene Stephens, LMFT
Marlene has over 20 yrs. of experience and offers expertise in individual, couples, and addiction therapy using evidence-based, solution focused strategies that can help you create the life you want. Marlene works with care and compassion to enchance your given strengths and will guide you to develop the skills and routines needed to move forward on your healing journey
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Carlynne Cuyson, LMFT
Carlynne is passionate about working with Brown Girls, K-Pop Fans, and Millennials
Carlynne has current availability on:
Tuesdays: In-person & Telehealth (3 slots)
Wednesdays: Telehealth (2 slots)
Thursdays: In-person & Telehealth (4 slots)
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Erika Smith, LMFT
Erika treats Children, Adolescents, and Adults while embracing cultural diversity to strengthen emotional health
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Jessica Hunt, LMFT
Jessica specializes in anxiety, relationships, and the evolution of identity through life transitions and stages. With an emphasis on self-compassion and mindfulness, Jessica utilizes an Integrative Therapy model, blending techniques from various therapeutic approaches to best meet your needs.
Jessica has current availability on:
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays: Telehealth
Wednesdays: In-person
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Sara Appelbaum, LCSW
Sara offers the use of EMDR and/or Brainspotting for PTSD and cPTSD, as well as a variety of chronic mental health and physical symptoms.
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Lenore Hunt, LMFT
Lenore has 25 years of experience providing therapy to clients of all ages and stages, cultures and backgrounds. She most recently is focused on adults 60 yrs.+ who are transitioning to a new life phase.
With compassion and understanding, Lenore provides insight and new interventions to negotiate the changes that come about with aging.
Lenore is Supervisor for the Silver Fern Associate Program and a private pay therapist.
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Doris Dea, LMFT
Doris partners with Adults and Couples to treat a wide range of issues
