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Have you done a lot of work on yourself, but still feel stuck in the same patterns?

You may understand your past, your triggers, and your relationships, but still feel overwhelmed or pulled back into the same cycles. You might be the one others rely on, while quietly feeling unsure of your needs or how to choose yourself without guilt.

I work with women who are ready to move beyond insight into real change. Together, we explore how past experiences are still shaping how you think, feel, and respond, so you can feel more grounded, clear, and like yourself again.

My work in the mental health field started more than 20 years ago when I provided crisis support to first responders and the people they served. My clinical training started with educational psychology and over the years my focus shifted to working with adults and couples as I pursued my doctorate in clinal psychology. The focus of my practice has always been on providing trauma informed care to individuals who seek to address the impact of life stressors or traumatic events to better understand themselves and their patterns of relating to others.

Welcome! My name is Michelle Hebert, LCMHC. I am glad you have decided to explore therapy. Sometimes our life experiences can feel like a rock hitting the water’s surface, creating ripples that can impact every area of your life. Resilience is the dynamic capacity to navigate and bounce back from life's inevitable hardships. Rather then erasing emotional pain, resilience acts as a protective buffer the equips us to process pain without becoming overwhelmed. While therapy can be challenging, I am here to support and encourage you as you find fulfillment and empowerment.

My name is Melanie Hunter and I am a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioner. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas State University. I began my career working with adolescents through a non-profit organization and then later, adults in employment settings. My work providing telehealth counseling with adults began in 2020.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered through life’s challenges and transitions. I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families in settings including crisis shelters, substance use recovery programs, community mental health, and private practice. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire and my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Plymouth State University. I especially enjoy supporting clients through major life transitions, including pregnancy and the postpartum period, and strive to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe being themselves.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience helping individuals restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with purpose. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with a compassionate, person-centered style that supports clients in navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

As a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural therapist, I provide a space where every client feels seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

Kokoro—a Japanese word meaning “mind, heart, and spirit”—reflects my belief that healing begins when the whole self is engaged with authenticity and intention.

I’m an LCSW currently licensed in CT, MA, NH, and ME. I believe that therapy is most effective when it’s practical and empowering. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, life transitions or grief, I aim to create a safe and supportive space where growth and change feel possible. My role is not to “fix” but to walk with you to gain insight, develop tools and move towards the version of you that feels most authentic.