Meet The Team

Centered Minds: Virtual Therapy in CT, MA and NC

Owner/Therapist

Katie Adams, MBA, MSW, LCSW(CT/NC), LICSW (MA)

Licensed in Connecticut, North Carolina and Massachusetts

Hi, I'm Katie.

I’m a mom, a wife, a business owner, a lifelong student and a passionate clinical social worker. I know first hand what it’s like to juggle marriage, children, family, work and everything in between!

Background

I earned my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Eastern Connecticut State University, my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rhode Island College, and my Master in Business Administration (MBA) at Fitchburg State University. I am independently licensed to practice clinical work in Connecticut, Massachusetts and North Carolina.

My past social work experience is diverse, including extensive hospital work in the areas of maternal fetal medicine (MFM), neonatal intensive care (NICU), psychiatric inpatient, outpatient services, and as an administrator of a hospital mental health program. I have also done domestic violence work, family and parenting groups and past work with women around weight loss and health in a weight loss clinic. I especially love working with new moms, moms of young families, parents and teens.

Professional interests

I incorporate multiple modalities including talk therapy, mindfulness practices, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (MB-CBT), “walk and talk” therapy, meditation, yoga and teletherapy to work with:

Pregnancy and Postpartum Women
Moms
Parenting & Family Stresses
Couples Counseling
Divorce & Separation
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Grief & Loss
Mood Disorders

Treatment areas and modalities

I particularly specialize in work with moms and women experiencing life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum recovery and parenting, as well as work with adolescent girls.

I am skilled in:

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MB-CBT)

Strengths-Based Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy

Empowerment Therapy

Brief Term Solution-Focused Therapy

Therapist: Jessica

Hello, I’m Jess!

Jessica Cullan, LCSW (Connecticut)

My approach

Life presents itself with a variety of challenges, and sometimes how we respond can surprise us. Your mental health is so important for your overall wellness, and you deserve to feel joy in your life. My goal is to provide a safe environment in which we can work together through those times of challenge where you are not feeling like your best self. My genuine approach will highlight your strengths and empower you to overcome these life challenges. I will use evidence-based practice to teach you skills to use for more healthy ways of coping with your life stressors.

Background

I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors’ degree in social work. I then completed the graduate program at Rhode Island College where I earned my Masters’ degree in clinical social work. I have previously worked in a range of settings, including work in schools, communities and traditional outpatient. My most recent work has been overseeing an intensive evidence-based practice working with families affected by substance misuse.

Professional interests

I especially love working with children, adolescents, and families.

treatment areas and modalities

My passion is working with individuals who are facing life transitions, increased stress, challenges in relationships, family conflict, grief and loss, low self-esteem, or experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression.

I am skilled in:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Solution Focused Approach

Strengths Based Approach

Empowerment Model

Family Systems

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Anger Management

Therapist: Christina

Hi, I'm Christina!

Christina Cozza, LICSW (Massachusetts)

I am a dog lover, adventure seeker, and strong believer in vitamin sea. Some days can't be fixed by petting your dog, listening to beach waves, or eating your favorite donut. That's why I'd love to be the one to share that space with you and do some work alongside you.

Background

I am a therapist independently licensed to practice clinical social work in Massachusetts. I earned my Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Social Work degrees from Simmons College in Boston, MA and have spent the majority of my career working with currently and previously incarcerated individuals, law enforcement, first responders, and mandated clients.

Professional interests

I have extensive knowledge and experience working with individuals with histories of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental illnesses. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and specialize in working with veterans, addictions, mental illness and trauma. I especially love working with first responders, law enforcement, and veterans.

Treatment areas and modalities

My style could be described as eclectic, as I focus on a person-centered model and enjoy using different treatment modalities, tailored to the individual I am working with.

I am skilled in:

Trauma Treatment

Anger Management

Empowerment Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Solution-Focused Therapy

Work with Veterans

Therapist: Kaiya

Hi, I’M kaiya!

Kaiya Davis, MSW, LCSW

Massachusetts

BACKGROUND

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Welfare from Bridgewater State University. I later obtained my Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from Boston College. In my early professional career, I worked with college students using a holistic approach to help them overcome personal and professional challenges related to anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual violence, and grief. I understand the unique obstacles that college students face during this time of significant transition and change. After working in higher education for many years, I decided to pursue my Master’s Degree in Social Work with a mental health concentration at Simmons University. I have experience treating a diverse array of client concerns, and have spent the majority of my time working with teens and young adults. I am provisionally licensed in Massachusetts, and am working towards my independent licensure.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:

My professional background and interests include working with teenagers, young adults, and those going through life transitions. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and trauma. I utilize an eclectic and client-centered approach to meet the unique needs of each person.

MY APPROACH:

In treatment, I focus on learning the unique stories that each client brings into the therapy space. I believe that effective treatment is facilitated by working alongside each client, and I utilize a holistic style that focuses on the whole person and their relationships with those around them. It is important for me to cater my approach to each individual client while honoring their strengths. The therapy environment that I strive to create is one that is validating, safe, and built on trust. I recognize the vulnerability that it takes to engage in therapy, and building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of the process. I strongly believe that each client has the capability to make positive changes to their thoughts and behaviors that will improve their quality of life while accepting the things that are outside of their control.

I AM SKILLED IN:

Attachment Based therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Family Systems Approach
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Therapy
Strengths Based Approach
Trauma-Informed Therapy

Therapist: Ella

Hi, I'm Ella!

Ella Gil, LMSW (Connecticut)

I’m someone who values connection and showing up for people when things feel heavy. Outside of work, I love spending time at the beach, being outdoors, and finding small moments of calm. I like to bring that same grounded, human approach into sessions, meeting people where they are and supporting them through whatever they’re navigating.

Background

I am a provisionally licensed social worker based in Connecticut. I completed my BSW and MSW at Simmons University in Boston. My clinical experience includes school-based work, outpatient therapy, and community mental health. I’ve provided individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient care. I currently work as a school social worker with kids in Pre-K to 8th grade

Professional interests

My clinical interests include grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, identity development, and family conflict. I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents, as well as individuals experiencing big life transitions, complicated family dynamics, or feeling stuck.

Treatment areas and modalities

TREATMENT AREAS AND MODALITIES

My approach is person-centered and flexible. I like to focus on building a grounded, collaborative relationship and use a combination of approaches depending on what fits the individual.

I am skilled in:

Trauma-Informed Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Approaches
Strengths-Based Work
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Support