Anna Aeschlimann

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Anna Aeschlimann, LMHC

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

Welcome. Making the decision to begin or resume therapy can be difficult. Congratulations on taking this step towards your healing.

I believe that healing can mean many different things to many different people. As a therapist, I seek to support you in getting to know yourself better – what are your personal values, your goals, your dreams? What would you like your life to look like? Together, we can co-create a nonjudgmental, safe, and collaborative therapeutic space that gives rise to and shapes some of the answers to these questions.

As a certified whole foods chef, yoga teacher, and Health and Wellness coach my perspective on mental health is holistic. The thoughts we think, the feelings we experience, the ways in which we care for our bodies, the environments we are immersed in, and the relationships we cultivate all have the power to nourish us. I hope to empower you to nourish yourself in the ways that feel personally meaningful to you. As a therapist, I am also committed to practicing counseling from an intersectional lens that honors the diverse identities that you embody and new identities that you are curious to explore. 

I look forward to meeting you – congratulations again on starting your therapy journey. 

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Sylvia Anderson

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Sylvia Anderson, M.A., MHC

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

The most important thing to me is helping clients to feel heard and to foster a relationship where we can share and grow together. Healing and growing are not only about facing past trauma and pain, but are also about celebrating the strengths that have enabled us to get through. In our work together, we will partner together to help navigate life’s challenges.

I have worked with Maria Droste Counseling Services in New York City and I am excited to join the Quincy, MA team.

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Macushla Roulleau

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Macushla Roulleau, MA MHC

outpatient therapist

I believe that being a mental health counselor is centered on respect, empathy, acceptance, and the celebration of the unique individual. Counseling is a second career for me, having spent 25+ years as a dance educator, choreographer, and performer. I left the field to concentrate on being a stay-at-home mother for 10 years and subsequently during my master’s degree training worked as a counselor for young adults on the autism spectrum. As a therapist, I understand the perspective of a parent and am interested in the dynamics that keep both an individual and a family healthy. I believe that my experiences as an educator and a mother inform my therapeutic practice.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. My background as an expressive arts therapist allows me to access, through stretches and simple movements, the stressors that can become stuck in our bodies, and alleviate that tension. Relaxation in the body promotes mental health and relaxation in the mind.

As a counselor, I am person-centered, meeting the client where they are. My work is strengths-based, creative, and intuitive, exploring the breath, mindfulness, and identifying a support system so clients can feel empowered and uplifted. It is my joy to be a companion to clients on their journey toward wellness.

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Irina Izovskaya

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Irina Izovskaya, MA MHC

outpatient therapist

I believe mental health counseling is beneficial not only for those experiencing acute emotional distress, but also for anyone navigating everyday challenges. Therapy offers support as you learn to cope with life's stresses, recognize your unique strengths, find greater happiness in your relationships, and connect more meaningfully with your community. I also believe that who we are is a constantly evolving process. My goal is to support you on your journey and to foster a safe space where you can tell your own story and share your struggles.

My practice is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which recognizes that we are all made up of many different “parts” or sub-personalities. While these parts may sometimes seem in conflict or lead us to act in ways we don’t always understand, I believe each one is ultimately trying to protect us or help us meet important needs, such as safety, belonging, or love. I can support you in exploring your inner world—helping you welcome and understand your parts with curiosity and compassion. Together, we can work toward greater self-awareness and healing.

In addition to my training in IFS, I am also trained in Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) for couples, and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I weave these modalities into my work with both individuals and couples, tailoring my approach to address your specific goals and needs.

Whether you’re looking for relief from anxiety or depression, hoping to improve communication in your relationship, or simply interested in personal growth, I’m here to support you on your path toward deeper understanding and lasting change.

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Susan Noto-Moniz

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Susan Noto-Moniz, LICSW

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

I am a seasoned therapist with over 40 years of experience and have worked in a variety of different settings exposing me to a wide range of mental health issues in a variety of cultural contexts. I treat adults and couples and have experience with PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and substance use disorders including supporting and working with their families. I have a passion for the work I do and truly believe in the transformative power of therapy. My goal is to provide clients with a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment in order to create a positive therapeutic experience. I draw from various clinical styles with a focus on helping clients build necessary life skills and effective coping skills along with building a deeper insight into their internal thoughts and feelings. I believe that a successful therapeutic intervention includes a collaborative approach that helps clients develop their authentic voice and become more empowered to manage their own issues with increasing autonomy.

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Emily Carlson, LMHC

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Emily Carlson, LMHC

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

Hello! You’ve made it. You’ve taken the first step to start or restart therapy and you should feel proud to have made it this far. As your therapist I will provide you with a safe space to express yourself, including the good, the bad, and everything in between. I want you to know that you are not alone. I will be an integral part of your support system while we navigate your path to self-fulfillment. I emphasize starting with achieving small goals that result in long term stability. I believe it is important to acknowledge that change takes time. As we work towards your goals, we will respect a realistic timeline, define and create a safe space and explore what supports we have in place and where we may need more. By working together, using honest and clear communication, I believe we can develop an individualized definition of well-being.

As a mental health counselor, I strive to apply psychological theories and techniques in a digestible and realistic way to each person that I partner with. Everyone brings with them their own history, challenges and desired outcomes that deserve an individualized approach. I have a wealth of important experience helping adults, youth and couples both at Maria Droste and as an emergency mental health crisis counselor in the Greater Boston Area. I am looking forward to learning how my clinical expertise can best serve you.

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Kim Linnell

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Kim Linnell, LMHC

Outpatient Therapist

I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, PTSD, life transitions, boundary challenges, and relationship difficulties. I adapt my approach based on the needs of the individual and draw from evidence-based therapies. In addition to being an EMDR therapist, I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I help clients develop practical skills while also addressing the deeper patterns and experiences that shape how they relate to themselves and others.

As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and trained spiritual director, I integrate relational and spiritual insight when desired, honoring each client’s unique values and beliefs. With over twenty years of experience as an international educator, I bring a genuine appreciation for working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy gardening, cheering for my hometown sports teams, and spending time with my family.

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Elizabeth Graham

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Erin Kilbury

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Erin Kilbury, LMHC

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

As a licensed mental health counselor, I aim to develop a clear and compassionate understanding of my clients. I believe that effective and lasting change in therapy is a collaborative, multidimensional process. To assist this process, I draw from clinical training in emotion-focused cognitive-behavioral therapies, mindfulness, meditation, and body-based therapies. While reduction of acute symptoms is an immediate goal, I strive to foster an open and supportive relationship that empowers people to better understand their emotions and connect to sources of wellness and well-being beyond the presenting problem. I work with people on a variety of issues including moving through and coping with grief, loss, trauma, transitions, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, sport and performance related issues, relationship difficulties, and enhancing wellness.

I received my master’s degree from Boston College and have been teaching and studying yoga as a system of wellness for over a decade. Alongside my clinical work, I teach meditation to high schoolers, and work in research to advance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of suicide and self-harm behaviors at Harvard University. I offer psychotherapy for individuals of all ages, couples, and families and people from a variety of backgrounds and I welcome the opportunity to connect!

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Samantha Curley

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Samantha Curley, MA MHC

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

I approach therapy from a strengths-based, solution focused stance with the belief that my clients know themselves better than I, or anyone, ever will. I believe there is healing in sharing our stories, our pain, and our triumphs.

My background in working with survivors of Traumatic Brain Injuries has allowed me to listen, understand, and trust in the therapeutic process, while utilizing a trauma informed lens and a holistic approach.

The work we will do together may not always be comfortable or easy, but I believe there is no change without discomfort, and I will be here to support you as you grow each step of the way.

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