Meet Our Team

Our warm and skilled clinicians are here to provide personalized and compassionate care. With diverse expertise, we're excited to support you on your journey to well-being and positive change.

We see clients in person at our office in North Andover, MA and virtually from anywhere in Massachusetts.

Executive Director

Bryan Burke, LMHC

Bryan Burke, LMHC is a licensed mental health clinician who has worked in outpatient, psychiatric inpatient units, child and adolescent residential group homes, and short-term acute/crisis stabilization placements. Bryan specializes in solution-focused care, behavior management, and family dynamic issues, including parenting skills. He has a particular interest in helping young adults develop and excel in their own identified role as members or their families and communities. Areas of expertise include the following:

Certifications & Education

  • MA in Mental Health Counseling, Rivier University

  • Certified Therapeutic Game Master, Geek Therapeutics

  • Member, Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association (MaMHCA)

Treatment Specialties

  • Depression, Anxiety

  • Adolescent therapy

  • Parenting/Co-parenting

  • Adjustments and transitions

  • School/Career issues

  • Behavior management

  • Clinical Supervision (LMHC/LSMHC)

Neuropsychological Testing

Dr Whitney Wykoff, Ed.D

Whitney Wykoff, Ed.D, is a licensed psychologist and trained neuropsychologist with over 20 years' experience conducting psychological and neuropsychological assessments of individuals ranging in age from 5 to 60. Assessments are conducted to answer a number of referral questions including, but not limited to, diagnostic clarification, determining needed levels of care and living needs, school and IEP/504 Plan assessment for services and for benefit from psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Dr. Wykoff is also trained in Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment, EMDR with specialization in trauma work, ADHD and learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, and depression.

  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Clinical Supervision (Ed.D, Psy.D)

Therapy, Neuropsychological Testing

Dr Sheeba Thomas, Psy.D

Sheeba Thomas, Psy.D, is a Clinical Psychologist providing assessments as well as individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Sheeba's counseling approach is based on the biopsychosocial model and integrates both cognitive-behavioral and systems theories. Sheeba has a special interest in working with ethnically diverse populations and providing culturally-informed treatment. She has experience working with behavioral issues related to ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

  • Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

  • Multicultural therapy

  • Depression/Anxiety

  • Behavioral treatment

  • Fluent in Malayalam

  • Clinical Supervision (Psy.D, LMHC/LSMHC, LISCW/LCSW)

Therapy

Sonya McComiskie, LICSW

Sonya McComiskie, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has over 20 years of experience in the field. She has worked with children, families, adolescents and adults on issues of anxiety, depression, development of coping skills, and a variety of other emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. She works from a systems-focused, cognitive behavioral perspective where treatment is solution-focused, is client centered, and draws from client strengths. Sonya prioritizes a supportive and empowering approach assisting clients in their journey to improve. Areas of expertise include the following:

  • Depression/Anxiety

  • Child/Adolescent therapy

  • Family Conflict

  • Behavior Management

  • Adjustments and life transitions

  • Clinical Supervision (LICSW/LCSW)

Therapy

Isabella Blanchette, LCSW

Isabella Blanchette, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working in adolescent group homes, adult care facilities, and community outreach agencies providing services to children, adolescents, and adults. She believes in a strength-based and client-centered approach. Isabella has expertise working with behavior management, family dynamics, and life transitions. Isabella is certified in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) as well as trained to work with survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse. Isabella's areas of expertise include:

  • Anxiety/Depression

  • Behavior Management

  • Parenting/Co-parenting

  • Life Transitions

  • Child and Adolescent Therapy

Therapy

Kendra Augusta, MS

Kendra Augusta, MS is a pre-licensed, Master's level Mental Health Counselor, having earned her degree in Clinical Mental Health from Merrimack College. Kendra has gained her experience in community-based outpatient therapy agencies working with adolescents and adults. She believes in a person-centered approach when working with clients, and focuses on helping clients accept themselves as they are, identifying how they respond to stressors, and teaching more helpful ways to cope with life's challenges. Areas of interest include the following:

  • Depression/Anxiety

  • Grief

  • Adjustments and life transitions