Our therapists provide marriage counseling in Cheshire, CT

Michael A. Roohr is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who works with individuals as well as couples and families. Michael has experience helping clients with depression, academic difficulties, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, self-harming behaviors, and adjusting to life-changing events. He completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of St. Joseph.

Michael recognizes and respects the unique perspectives and backgrounds that each of his clients brings to the therapy room. This respect helps him to co-create long-lasting solutions to problems and to develop strengths that can form the foundation for a healthier future. Making the first step and reaching out for help is often an act of bravery that is to be respected and honored. Michael’s role as a therapist is to create an environment of acceptance, safety, and honesty for his clients where you can collaborate on building a new perspective and developing the tools to create long-lasting change.

Cristina Perera is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that has been working in private practice for over 15 years, working with an eclectic range of adults and seniors, from trauma survivors of 911 and the Sandy Hook shootings, to everyday families looking for support and expert care. She specializes in treating abuse, trauma, depression, family conflict, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and more. 

She earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University and has been a Keynote Speaker on behalf of The National Collation for Domestic Violence. Her many years of work with individuals with disabilities have also given her a strong knowledge of helping people on the autism spectrum. 

Work together with Cristina to empower yourself to take on new situations and relationships with confidence and newfound understanding. With her help, you can work to achieve your goals and improve your emotional wellbeing, one session at a time. Cristina believes that everyone has individual needs and preferences in therapy, and she works to accommodate as needed.

As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Grace McClentic has clinical experience ranging from providing direct care in a psychiatric children’s hospital to working directly with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Grace also has experience in community-based services facilitating family therapy and parenting groups. Grace prefers to work with clients with a wide array of ages or clinical needs.   Grace graduated with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Johnson & Wales University. Grace appreciates a trauma-informed, humanistic, and strengths-based approach with clients, although she acknowledges that every client is different in their own right and strives to provide a unique approach for each individual client.   If you are ready to feel heard, supported and safe, please reach out. There are people who care about you and want to see you live your best life.

Crystal Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 5 years of professional experience helping teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with anxiety, anger, past traumas, unprocessed grief, betrayal, rejection, resentment, depression, and more. 

Crystal obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health with a certification in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. Crystal helps clients manage their emotions and identify how particular thought patterns can lead to challenging behaviors and emotional distress. She'll meet you where you are at, emotionally and academically.

Crystal will offer her support and guidance as you begin to gain a new understanding of your life story and the courage to identify the purpose behind your pain. Life can have significance even in the unhappiest of circumstances and the inspiration for a better tomorrow often comes from discovering that meaning.

Kevin Muhammad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with clients starting from the ages of 3 to 80. Kevin has served as an entrepreneur, hiring teachers and providing youth services to underprivileged kids and those with special needs, for more than a decade. He is very passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and couples find their inner resources and the coping skills to overcome any presenting problem that may arise in their lives.

Kevin completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Saint Joseph. Kevin utilizes a variety of treatment modalities which include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness.

At some point in our lives, we will all need support for something that requires intervention. Kevin will provide a non-judgmental safe space as you embark on your healing journey. Feel free to reach out and schedule a session with him today.