Specialty: Psychiatry
Location: Willimantic & Putnam
Education &Training: 1St Moscow Medical School, Moscow, Russia, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychopharmacology, Institute of Psychiatry of Russian Federation, and residency at UCONN, Hartford Hospital and Institute for Living
Professional Achievements: Board Certification in General Psychiatry and Forensic Examiner
Specialty: Adolescents & Adults, mood disorders, anxiety & trauma
Location: Willimantic
Education & Training: Bachelor’s degree in applied psychology from Bryant University; Master’s degree from UCONN, School of Social Work
Personal Interests: Nature walks, exercise, baking & reading
Why do you work at Generations? “Generations embodied all of the reasons that I chose the social work career path in the first place. Their commitment to patient care as well as addressing patient needs outside of the therapy space was something that I wanted to be a part of to help my community. Agencies like Generations embody the social work value of social justice, something that I am proud to commit to every day – in and outside of the workplace.”
Specialty: Working With adults with co-occurring disorders, substance use, chronic illness, depression/anxiety, PTSD, bipolar and personality disorders.
Location: Putnam
Education & Training: I received my bachelor’s in social work from Eastern Connecticut State University and my master’s in social work from Springfield College.
Personal Interests: In my free time you can find me spending time in nature with family in friends whether that’s swimming, hiking, skiing, or ice skating. I love to be outside. l am an avid reader and love a good psychological thriller. l have been going to concerts since I was 9 years old with family and continue to go as frequently as possible. I also love spending time at home with my kitties and partner.
Why do you work at Generations? I came to Generations because of the positive impact l had heard about and seen first-hand from clients. Throughout my years, my clients have reported wonderful care from Generations. l have been able to see how compassionate care can change lives and I wanted nothing more to be a part of that change, and I feel Generations is the place to do so. Generations also valued my experience and celebrated who I am as a therapist which I am beyond thankful for.
Specialty: Trauma; children; adolescents; parent support
Location: Putnam – School-Based Health Center
Education & Training: MSW Springfield College
Professional Achievements: EMDR; COS-P; CBITS
Personal Interests: Beach and Soccer
Why do you work at Generations? “Agency supports all individuals being able to access care.”
Specialty: Trauma; children; adolescents; parent support
Location: Putnam – School-Based Health Center
Education & Training: Master of Arts in Psychology with specialization in counseling
Why do you work at Generations? “A great opportunity to serve the community.”
Specialty: Trauma, substance use
Location: Willimantic
Education & Training : Masters in Social Work from University of Saint Joseph
Personal Interests: Hiking and spending time with my rescue dogs, gardening.
Why do you work at Generations? “Provide holistic based care for individuals and families in the community.”
Specialty: Bilingual individual and family therapy
Location: Willimantic
Education & Training: Masters degree from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and a Bachelors Degree in Science from the University of Connecticut of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professional Achievements: 10+ years of human service work, graduating with a master’s degree in social work, and 5+ years of social work & being a therapist
Personal Interests: Animal rights, family, Spanish music, Spanish food, social justice, human rights, movies, art, volleyball, comedy, and learning.
Why do you work at Generations? “I am interested in working at Generations because it is a Community Health Center with a multitude of services under one roof. I was impressed with its structure, work community, and the importance of employee care as well as patient care.”
Specialty: Children & adolescents, trauma, PTSD, mental health with substance abuse.
Location: Putnam & Willimantic
Education & Training: University of Connecticut (BA), Johns Hopkins University (MSN), and University of Maryland (DNP).
Personal Interests: Hiking with my dogs, fishing, watching documentaries, and cooking
Why do you work at Generations? “After spending 8 years in Maryland working on my education, I am so happy to be back in NE Connecticut and able to help the community that raised me!”
Specialty: Children/Adolescents & Mood Disorders
Location: Putnam
Education & Training: Master of Social Work from University of Connecticut
Personal Interests: Fitness & Wellness
Why do you work at Generations? “To support and empower individuals in our community.”
Specialty: Psychiatric nurse practitioner
Location: Willimantic
Education & Training: Completed Undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College, and graduate studies at the Yale School of Nursing
Professional Achievements: She completed clinical rotations at multiple community health centers in the greater New Haven area prior to joining our behavioral health team.
Personal Interests: Traveling, spending time with family, and hiking with her dog.
Why do you work at Generations? “I was attracted to Generations Family Health Center’s interdisciplinary and holistic model of care, and enjoys the opportunity to work with patients throughout the lifespan.”
