Sam Ko, LCSW
"When I accept myself for who I am, then I can change" -Carl Rogers
Sam (He/They) enjoys working with older adolescents, adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. Sam received his counseling degree from Columbia University in New York and is licensed in the US and South Korea. Sam’s integrative, strengths-based approach to therapy reflects his commitment to social justice and to meeting the unique needs of his diverse clients. Sam borrows from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Relational and Gestalt Therapy and specializes in issues relating to racial/ethnic identity, the LGBTQ+ experience, intergenerational and intercultural conflicts, anxiety, depression, and acculturation stress. It is an act of courage to reach out. Sam hopes to offer non-judgmental, empathic listening, and is honored by your invitation to share in your life experiences.
Sam is at 508-650-0991, ext 905. He accepts private pay at a reduced fee. Sam is a provisionally-licensed Master's level clinician working toward independent licensure, and receives in-house clinical supervision.
Sam Ko, LCSW
Gabriella Arrien, LMHC
“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” ― Peter A. Levine
Gabriella (She/Her) provides therapy to teens and adults (ages 13+). Her approach in therapy is gentle,
empathic and person-centered while using a trauma-informed lens to empower and motivate
individuals through the therapeutic process. Gabriella graduated from William James College in 2016 with a Concentration in Health & Behavioral Medicine. She has worked at The Trauma Center in Brookline, MA where she received a certificate in treating complex trauma. Gabriella uses various therapeutic tools including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) model, and Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Framework and is currently in training for Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in outpatient counseling and community based mental health, this includes providing therapy in Spanish for Latino families. Gabriella specializes in working with issues of mood disorders, complex trauma, traumatic grief, and life transitions.
Gabriella is at 508-650-0991, ext 908. She accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan HMO/PPO/GIC, Tufts Health Public Plans, Optum [including United Healthcare/Harvard Pilgrim/AllWays Health Partners], ‘out-of-network’ benefits and private pay.
El trauma no es lo que nos pasa, sino lo que guardamos dentro en ausencia de un testigo empático”. - Peter A. Levine
Gabriella (Ella / Ella) brinda terapia a adolescentes y adultos (mayores de 13 años). Su enfoque en la terapia es gentil, empático y centrado en la persona mientras usa una lente informada sobre el trauma para empoderar y motivar a las personas a través del proceso terapéutico. Gabriella se graduó de William James College en 2016 con una especialización en Medicina de la salud y el comportamiento. Ha trabajado en The Trauma Center en Brookline, MA, donde recibió un certificado en el tratamiento de traumas complejos. Gabriella utiliza varias herramientas terapéuticas, incluida la terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC), la terapia cognitivo-conductual centrada en el trauma (TF-CBT), el modelo de tratamiento de regulación de la excitación motora sensorial (SMART) y el marco de apego, regulación y competencia (ARC) y actualmente se está capacitando para Psicoterapia Sensoriomotora Nivel 1. Tiene experiencia trabajando con niños, adolescentes, adultos y familias en consejería ambulatoria y salud mental comunitaria, esto incluye brindar terapia en español para familias latinas. Gabriella se especializa en trabajar con problemas de trastornos del estado de ánimo, traumas complejos, duelo traumático y transiciones de la vida.
Gabriella está al 508-650-0991, extensión 908. Acepta Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Planes públicos de Tufts, privados de Tufts, beneficios "fuera de la red" y pago privado.
Katherine Price, LMHC
“The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what's in between, and they took great pleasure in doing just that." - Norton Juster
Katherine (She/Her) enjoys working with young adults, adolescents, and children as young as four. She uses play and art therapy as well as traditional talk therapy, depending on the client and their needs. Katherine uses a strengths-based approach, focusing on what is going well and how the client can get more of it, rather than a list of problems. She obtained her Master's in Psychology from Bridgewater State University in 2017 and has previously worked as an In-Home Therapist, supporting families to achieve cohesiveness. Katherine believes in supporting her clients through whatever difficulties they experience, and treating the whole person, no matter their age.
Katherine is at 508-650-0991, ext 907. She accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan HMO/PPO/GIC, Tufts Health Public Plans, Optum [including United Healthcare/Harvard Pilgrim/AllWays Health Partners], ‘out-of-network’ benefits and private pay.
Ava Floyd, PsyD
“Humans aren't laundry! Stop trying to compartmentalize and sort yourself out. Mess does not always mean dirty. Sometimes it just means complicated, and complicated can be beautiful! Ask yourself, 'how might I approach life differently if I had compassion for my beautiful mess?'” – Sonya Renee Taylor
Ava (she/her) obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College with a concentration in Children & Families of Adversity & Resilience (CFAR) . Her concentration has allowed her to find enjoyment and a special interest in providing a person-centered approach to individuals across the lifespan. Ava enjoys working with children ages ten years and older and has experience with trauma models such as ARC and TF-CBT. Ava has had advanced experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. She has also valued working with elder populations and the unique dynamics of treatment. Her belief is that an individual can remain resilient when shown compassion and empathy.
Ava is at 508-650-0991, ext. 909. She accepts private pay at a reduced fee. Ava is a pre-licensed Doctoral level clinician working toward independent licensure, and receives in-house clinical supervision.
Rebecca Finer, LICSW
Rebecca is unable to accept new clients at this time. Please check back for updates. Thank you!
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust
Rebecca (She/Her) works with teens, adults and families using a variety of theoretical models and evidence-based interventions. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, active and non-judgmental. She has a style that is warm, direct and authentic. Her clients experience a range of distressing mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, issues related to GLBTQIA identity and substance abuse/addiction. Rebecca's goal is to reduce distress and disconnection and assist people in the development of an enriching life. Rebecca's clinical training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and a Fellowship in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. She graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2005, and has worked in a variety of roles including providing outpatient and community outreach therapy.
Rebecca is at 508-650-0991, ext 902. She accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan HMO/PPO/GIC, Optum [including United Healthcare/Harvard Pilgrim/AllWays Health Partners], ‘out-of-network’ benefits and private pay.
Meg Price, LMHC
Meg is unable to accept new clients and is not maintaining a waitlist at this time. Please check back for updates. Thank you!
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ― Anaïs Nin
Meg (She/Her) works with teens 14 and up, as well adults via telehealth only. She works with people experiencing issues regarding sex and gender, children and teens with autism, and parents of children with disabilities. Meg uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach to support clients in building meaning and enjoyment in their lives. Meg uses a non-judgmental lens to help clients identify what patterns of behavior are no longer serving them, so that together she and the client can try out and evaluate new ways of thinking or acting that work for what is happening now. Meg uses various therapeutic tools including motivational interviewing, relational-cultural theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Meg graduated from Lesley University in 2013 with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has worked in outpatient and in-home settings with clients of all ages, as well as working as a special education teacher and behavioral therapist for 7 years.
Meg is at 508-650-0991, ext 905. She accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan HMO/PPO/GIC, Optum [including United Healthcare/Harvard Pilgrim/AllWays Health Partners], ‘out-of-network’ benefits and private pay.
Marcia Lowry, LMHC
“There is another world, but it is in this one” -W.B. Yeats
Marcia (She/Her) works with young adults 15 and older, as well as young adults and their families. She specializes in working with college students, especially those experiencing particular issues such as learning disabilities or physical disabilities. She also has expertise in working with eating disorders, substance abuse and mood disorders. She completed her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Lesley University in 1991 and since then has supported students at the collegiate level, providing individual counseling, consultation, training and groups. Marcia believes that the relationship between the therapist and client is crucial, and she brings an attentive, warm and directive presence to her work. She sees counseling as an opportunity for clients to examine their concerns, consider options, try various strategies and manage challenges with flexibility and confidence.
Marcia is at 508-650-0991, ext 904. She accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan HMO/PPO/GIC, Optum [including United Healthcare/Harvard Pilgrim/AllWays Health Partners], ‘out-of-network’ benefits and private pay.
Elena McNally, LMFT
“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.” – Dalai Lama
Elena (She/Her) works with children as young as 4, as well as teens, couples and families. She provides play therapy, art therapy and mind/body work as well as traditional talk therapy. Her clients may be experiencing relationship or family conflicts, addiction, mood disorders or school issues. Elena provides an encouraging and supportive presence and works collaboratively with her clients to meet their specific needs, through a solution-focused, emotionally-oriented therapy model, often exploring families of origin and families of choice. She believes that each client is the expert on their own life and works to find solutions that work in that person’s world, not just in the therapy office. Elena graduated from Antioch University New England in 2012 with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and has worked in settings providing outpatient therapy, in-home therapy, and therapy to couples who are parenting while in recovery.
Elena is at 508-650-0991, ext 903. She accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan HMO/PPO/GIC, Optum [including United Healthcare/Harvard Pilgrim/AllWays Health Partners], ‘out-of-network’ benefits and private pay.
Neil Glickman, Ph.D
Neil is unable to accept new clients at this time. Please check back for updates, as this changes frequently. Thank you!
“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny” -unknown
Neil (He/Him) is a cisgender, gay licensed psychologist who works with Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing adults and couples (ages 18+) of all sexual orientations. He is hearing and skilled in American Sign Language. He has edited and written six books on providing mental health care to Deaf people, and consults to Deaf mental health programs in the state and nationwide. Neil has worked across the spectrum of mental health services including mental health clinics and private practice, as well as partial hospital programs, psychiatric inpatient units and emergency services. He is on the faculty at the UMass Medical School and taught in the graduate rehabilitation program at Assumption College for over a decade. Neil most often uses a therapeutic approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, which for him means focusing on helping people develop skillful means of responding to life challenges. Neil asks a lot of questions designed to help people get unstuck, see things in more helpful ways, and come to have greater confidence in their own problem-solving abilities.
Deaf people can contact Neil via text at 508-397-5394 or email at Neilglickman@rcn.com. Additional contact may take place via Skype (neil.glickman2). Voicemail messages can be left at 508-650-0991, ext. 906. He accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan HMO/PPO/GIC, Tufts Health Public Plans, Tufts HMO Medicare, Optum [including United Healthcare/Harvard Pilgrim/AllWays Health Partners], ‘out-of-network’ benefits and private pay.
Laura Sandborg
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted" - Aseop
Laura (She/Her) is Aurora’s Site Manager/ Administrative Assistant. She handles all on-site tasks and helps our team with administrative work including referrals as well as insurance matters. She is currently in her second year of school for her Bachelor’s in psychology, and has a passion for all things related to mental health. Prior to joining Aurora, she had a career as a Licensed Massage Therapist, and worked in the health and beauty field since 2013. Laura brings a bright personality and a positive attitude to all of her work at Aurora.
Laura can be reached at 508-650-0991 ext. 916. She is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM.
Jenn Buchner
We are all going through different battles and struggles, but we also handle them very differently and where you get your strength is YOUR story. - Harley Quinn
Jenn (She/Her) is Aurora’s Business Manager, handling insurance screening, answering billing questions and digging deep into reimbursement issues to make sure we get it right on the client’s behalf. She also assists in facilitating referrals to the practice. She graduated from Suffolk University in 2006 with an MBA in small business management. Prior to joining Aurora she worked as an office manager and territory manager in the veterinary health field. Jenn brings a ‘can-do’ attitude to everything she does and is an invaluable part of the Aurora team.
Jenn is at 508-650-0991, ext 915. She is in the office Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am - 2 pm.
Daniel I. Schacht, LICSW
Daniel (He/Him) provides therapy to teens and adults (ages 13+) and couples. He has been in private practice in Natick, MA since 2004. Daniel obtained his Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University in 1996 and has post-graduate training from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy and the Psychoanalytic Couple & Family Institute of New England. He also is an adjunct professor at Boston University. Daniel specializes in working with issues of mood disorders, couples conflict and infidelity work, and building resiliency in families. More information about Daniel can be found at www.danielschachtmsw.com.
Daniel is at 774-292-9011. He accepts private pay and 'out-of-network' benefits.
BethAnn Schacht, LMHC
“Don't let yesterday use up too much of today.” – Will Rogers
BethAnn (She/Her) is the Director of Aurora Counseling Associates, LLC. She graduated from Northeastern University in 1993 with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, and has been in private practice since 2001. She started Aurora in 2010 with the goal of serving more types of clients with a kind, welcoming and well-trained group of clinicians, and since then has doubled staff and space. She specializes in mind/body wellness, functional management of mood issues and life transitions. Her post-graduate trainings include the Couples Therapy Institute, the Psychodynamic Couples and Family Institute of New England and mind/body work at the Kripalu Center and the UMass Center for Mindfulness.
BethAnn is not accepting new clients but facilitates referrals to the practice. She is at 508-650-0991, ext. 901.
Quinton Kakaley, MA
“Sometimes, even to live is an act of courage.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Quinton (he/him) enjoys working with people 18 and over experiencing challenges around work, mood, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, grief, and attachment. He is especially passionate about Vocational Therapy, which explores the relationship between mental health and work, and promotes a healthy and satisfying work life as an important part of overall wellness. Quinton uses a flexible, integrative approach that may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and brings a strengths-based, collaborative perspective to the therapeutic relationship.
Prior to joining Aurora, Quinton has worked as an outpatient Counselor in various settings including the Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, and a local Program for Assertive Community Treatment. These experiences inform his holistic approach to therapy, focusing on cultivating skills and supports, finding community, building resiliency, and developing a strong sense of self. Quinton moved to New England to pursue his Master’s in Counseling Psychology at Boston College, which he completed in 2018. In his spare time, Quinton enjoys rock climbing, writing music, romantic comedies, board games, and exploring New England. (Sadly, he does not enjoy seafood.)
Quinton is at 508-650-0991, ext. 913. He accepts private pay at a reduced fee, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna. He is a pre-licensed Master’s-level clinician working toward independent licensure, and receives in-house clinical supervision.