Who We Are

Kat is a passionate and dedicated therapist in the final year of her Masters of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy with her own personal history in recovery from substance use and mental health. Kat uses a trauma informed approach to healing that is holistic through the integration of mind, body, spirit and social aspects of the human experience. Kat has experience facilitating art therapy in a variety of settings, has curated, organized and hosted art shows for artists in recovery for addiction, and has illustrated a book series for children bereaving parents lost to substance use disorder. Kat holds a position on the board of directors for Parents Supporting Parents Nonprofit that provides scholarships for sober living, and support groups for families with loved ones suffering from addiction. Kat believes in the power of community connection as vital in long term recovery, and advocates to put a stop to stigma through celebrating recovery out loud and through the expressive arts.  In addition to the arts, Kat utilizes behavioral therapies, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, nervous system regulation techniques, mindfulness, meditation, 12-step and Buddhist based spirituality.

Joe earned his Master’s degree in Social Work from UNH, and is a Certified Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor, Advanced Standing.  He has been working in the helping profession for over 25 years, he specializes in treating clients suffering from substance use, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Joe uses a client-centered approach to help our clients identify and capitalize on their strengths to make realistic, meaningful, and lasting changes in recovery. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy, Joe empowers clients to develop well-focused and achievable recovery goals. Joe has 27+ years of 12-step recovery, and still practices his program on a daily basis. His extensive knowledge and experience of clinical treatment along with his personal recovery brings a multi layered and individualized approach to treatment for our clients.  Working as a Therapist has never been a job, it is his life passion.  The best part of his position as ClinicalDirector is supporting an environment where client’s can get the best care possible with a team of compassionate staff all with the same goal to provide clients, and their families an opportunity for life changing growth.

Trevor grew up, the oldest of 5 kids in Quincy, Ma, and graduated from Archbishop Williams High School in 2012. Trevor’s family moved to Hanover, Ma in 2012 when he was 18. His younger siblings transferred into the Hanover Public Schools system as Trevor attempted his first shot at college. Unfortunately, it was at this time Trevor really entered the grips of addiction and began a battle that he and his family would fight for years. In 2017 Trevor made his first formal attempt at getting clean, and after some relapses, he managed to achieve getting clean on May 3, 2020. Trevor feels a deep commitment to the community of Cape Cod where he got clean but also to the South Shore Area where he began his journey. In 2022 Trevor was awarded the first annual Martin J. Walsh Alumni Award by Gosnold Treatment Center for his commitment to recovery and his community. In 2023 Trevor will graduate from Southern New Hampshire University with a B.A. in Human Services. Trevor’s goal is to attend Boston University for his MSW. Trevor credits a 12-Step fellowship, 1 on 1 therapy, and weightlifting for his achieved clean time. 

With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Social Welfare from Bridgewater State University, Brooke Demers is a compassionate Primary Therapist who specializes in helping clients overcome mental health challenges. She draws on her extensive mindfulness training to help clients build coping skills and manage stress. With a personalized and collaborative approach to therapy, and in providing a safe and supportive space, Brooke empowers clients to become active participants in their own healing journey.

Dedicated to connecting our clients with the best care possible, our Operations Coordinator Cat involves herself in a myriad of roles. Cat acts as both a case manager and group facilitator. She is additionally involved in the admission and outreach processes. After growing up in rural Western Ma, Cat went on to study Political Science and Economics at St. Lawrence University. It was there where she began to lose control over her drinking/drug use. After taking years to find stability and a path forward, Cat relocated to Quincy, Ma and decided to dedicate her time to helping others reclaim their lives the same way she was helped. Cat is passionate about the 12 Steps of AA and enjoys bridging the gap between psychoeducational teachings and the spiritual practices of the 12 Steps.

Mia is a holistic health practitioner and yoga teacher with a focus on trauma-informed care. Holding a certification in health and nutrition coaching, she intertwines the relationship between mind, body, and spirit in her counseling, employing techniques of breathwork, yoga, sound bath healing, and meditation. An advocate for mental well-being, Mia has equipped herself with essential strategies to instill balance, tranquility, and calmness in her clientele. Raised in Quincy, MA, she pursued her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston in 2019. Profoundly influenced by Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Mia spreads his wisdom through teachings through education, the practice of mindful walking, and endorsing compassion via deep listening, conscious communication, and community building.