meet our team
meet our team
From our incredible support staff and dedicated graduate school interns, to our awe-inspiring associate and licensed clinicians, Illuminate Life Counseling values collaboration, connection, and compassion.
Staff
Illuminate Life Counseling has an amazing support staff that is always happy to help.
Makayla Sullivan
I attended the University of Rhode Island for early childhood education but life took me down a different path! I look forward to bringing you together with a clinician that will best fit your needs. In my free time I enjoy being with my family and friends and relaxing at the beach.
Patrick Brehio
Licensed Clinicians
Illuminate Life Counseling has an awe-inspiring group of licensed clinicians that are excited to help you work through your concerns and achieve your goals.
Gabriella Brehio, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
I tell every client of mine from the beginning of our work together that the version of Gabby in the therapy room is no different than the Gabby outside of it. I value bringing warmth, humor, mindfulness, and light-heartedness into the work that I do because those are things that I greatly prioritize in my personal life. I truly believe that change happens organically when connection, safety, and trust are prioritized with intention. Let's collaborate, have fun, allow space for your truest emotions to arise, and work together to keep writing the beautiful story of your life.
Mackenzie Hardman, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
In my practice I strive to provide the consistent, warm, but straight forward support many of us need to grow. I believe laughter and joy can be a powerful part of the healing process. Exploring patterns and finding solutions as a team helps my clients learn how to be independent problem solvers. My day to day life is spent with family, my dog, and outdoors as often as possible.
Rosa Gomez Giron, LMHC, LCDP, NCC, PMH-C
Speaks Spanish
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
I take great care in developing a safe and collaborative relationship with my clients, as it is a key conductor towards healing, hope and change. I strive to see my clients become more resilient, empowered, become more joyful and have better relationships. As a first-generation Mexican American, I find great joy in working with first-generation individuals experiencing life transitions, loss/separation, and relationship challenges.
Devin Vietri, LMHC, NCC, RDT
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Drama Therapist. I specialize in working with people living with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, those searching for fluidity with life transitions, to develop more intuitive coping skills, or someone seeking space to empower and define themselves. My approach is strength based, client focused, collaborative, creative, and empathic.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I have experience in a multifaceted evidence-based approach to treatment including a background in sport and performance psychology. My experience encompasses working with a range of diverse populations and age groups from individual to couples and family therapy. I believe in meeting you where you are to meet your individual goals and needs to be the best version of yourself, inside and out!
Brianna Cooley, LMHC
Olivia Moon, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
My main goal with each and every client is to create a safe environment with my lightheartedness, humor, and non-judgmental approach to work on whatever goals you may have. Therapy isn’t one size fits all. I’m here to meet you where you are and help you in your therapy journey!
Jamie Wozniak, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I aspire to hold a safe space for my clients to understand their power as well as their pain, gain insight into their strengths, and create a story about themselves they can be proud of. I strive to meet my client's where they are in the here-and-now as well as help navigate them through any mess and loudness of their thoughts to develop a healthy relationship within the mind. I primarily work with adults through individual and couples therapy consisting of a variety of different challenges.
Chelsea Martini, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
I offer a collaborative space for people, helping them to feel supported and reach the goals they have set for themselves. I have experience with families, couples, children, teenagers and adults. My therapeutic approach is behavioral in nature but I also find that using humor and being genuine is a beautiful way to connect with my clients.
Licensed Associates
Illuminate Life Counseling supports clinicians in clinical practice working towards full independent licensure to promote growth in the clinical community while providing excellent care.
Jess Bouchard, LMHCA, PMH-C
Mental Health Counselor Graduate
Speaks Portuguese
Helping others to create positive change is something I find very important. I have experience working with children, adults and families. I have worked in several different settings including community mental health, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. I currently support individuals and families through a strengths focused approach to address behavioral challenges, life transitions, parenting and motherhood.
Jessica Britto, LMFTA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Speaks Creole
My passion is in helping individuals reach their highest potential through living a healthy lifestyle. I enjoy working with clients of all ages including different backgrounds, races and cultures. I believe that therapy is not only beneficial for self health but also creates a foundation that brings healing to the mind, body and soul.
Shayna Graziano, LMFTA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Positivity and kindness are always a priority to me. My goal is for everyone to always feel heard and respected with my warmth, comfort, compassion, patience and support. I have experience with clients of all ages and abilities. I believe it is important to be present and active in every session and I strive to bring some sunshine in everyone's life that I come in contact with!
Danny Landino, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
My clinical approach emphasizes authenticity, honesty, and moment-to-moment discoveries made in collaboration to identify patterns and themes in order to enhance overall self-awareness and well-being. As a devotee to the expressive and creative arts, I’m passionate about creating a relaxed, non-judgmental, and safe environment to collaborate, inspire, and sustain positive change in a way that makes sense for you and your life.
Lauren Muir, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
The most meaningful part of my work—whether with individuals or couples—is building a shared relationship where it feels safe to explore the unspoken, the uncomfortable, and the unknown. I believe it’s essential to understand each person’s history, needs, and reasons for seeking therapy, especially knowing the commitment it requires in our fast-paced world. My goal is for our time together to never feel like a task, but rather a space to honor your voice and reflect your needs.
Molly Kallinich, LMHCA, PMH-C
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
We can all benefit from support throughout our lifetime. I have several years of experience collaborating with families to work toward their goals. My experience is working with the postpartum population, supporting families in navigating all that comes with welcoming a new baby. I use a collaborative and holistic approach in helping you reach your goals for yourself, your relationship, and/or your family. I look forward to creating a comfortable space for you to feel empowered in all areas of life.
Mercy Morales, LMFTA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
I am a master’s student at Colorado Christian University, currently pursuing my licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy walking alongside couples and families on their journey towards healing and growth. My therapeutic style is centered around collaboration, empathy, and respect. I desire to create a safe space where each client can feel comfortable, challenged, and empowered. In my spare time, I love spending time with family and friends. Being a wife and a mom is such a great adventure!
Pally Borrello
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
My approach is deeply rooted in authenticity, respect, and empowerment. I strive to see each client through a holistic lens, honoring both your lived experience and your capacity for transformation. Together, we’ll create space to slow down, make meaning of what’s coming up, and practice new ways of relating—to your thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
Victoria Ricci
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for every client that works through my door. I am here to be your non-judgmental counselor and I want everyone to feel like they are listened to. Outside of counseling I also invest a lot of time into getting ready for horse competitions. I also enjoy working out, and spending time with family and friends.
Robbie Bouffard
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Working with individuals and couples that are looking to become the best versions of themselves. I always look to blend logic and emotion to build positive momentum and connections, and take great pride in my emphasis on collaboration with my client to create long lasting results!
Brenna Smits
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
My therapeutic approach embodies inclusivity, warmth, and honesty. I want the space to feel safe, collaborative, and engaging as clients work to meet their goals. I strive to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered as they work to create positive change in their lives. Together, let's explore patterns, highlight strengths, identify solutions to help you live the life you want to lead!
Kassie Orton
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
My passion is to support children, teens, young adults, and people with disabilities on their journey. I believe clients deserve a safe, individualized, and compassionate space to explore thoughts, feelings, and unique experiences. I strive to help clients develop resilience, confidence, find meaning, and healthy coping strategies through a client-centered, creative, and holistic approach.
Taylor Cherry
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
As a therapist I approach my work through a holistic lens, honoring the mind, body, and spirit as interconnected parts of the healing process. By centering each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and values, I aim to support empowerment and self-discovery in a way that feels both grounding and expansive. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I have a special interest in integrating visual arts modalities as a tool for expression and deeper insight for clients interested in that avenue. My goal is to collaborate with you to build a therapeutic experience that feels authentic, meaningful, and attuned to your individual journey.
Erika DeCataldo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
My work focuses on supporting clients as they reconnect with their body, voice, and inner wisdom. I invite clients to take part in this process from a mindfulness-based, Internal Family Systems-informed framework. I often work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image, and life transitions. We’ll set the pace of our work collaboratively, developing a relationship built on trust, and meeting challenges together. It’s a privilege to walk alongside clients as they develop the courage, self-compassion and confidence to achieve their version of success.
Graduate School Interns
Illuminate Life Counseling works with multiple higher education programs to provide a variety of levels of treatment will providing experience to learning clinicians.
Holistic Mental Health Counseling Intern
I am currently completing my master's degree in Holistic Mental Health Counseling. My goal is to create a supportive and safe environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and discover meaning through their experiences. I utilize a holistic approach that encourages growth, healing and transformation by helping clients connect to their mind and body and explore their inner strengths. I highly value empathy and collaboration within the therapeutic relationship and aim to inspire trust, empowerment and self-discovery.
Taylor Carmody
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
I am currently completing my master's degree in Couple and Family Therapy at the University of Rhode Island. My therapeutic approach is rooted in solution- and person-focused practice, emphasizing collaboration, resilience, and growth. I bring my authentic self to every session and strive to create an empathetic, supportive, and empowering environment for anyone I have the pleasure of working with.
Stephen Cirella
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
My name is Betsy Jones and I'm a graduate student in the Couple and Family Therapy program at URI. I'm so happy to be an intern at Illuminate Life Counseling. I love to think about who we are in the context of all the systems of our lives: our families, our communities, our cultures, and our societies. Being a therapist is my third career. After working as a teacher and nonprofit administrator, I took the plunge to go back to school for something I've always wanted to do. Remember: it is never too late!
Betsy Jones
Holistic Mental Health Counseling Intern
Rooted in a holistic approach, I hold space for healing that honors your whole being—mind, body, and spirit. Through mindfulness, presence, and compassion, I invite you to reconnect with your inner wisdom and move at your own pace. As a graduate-level clinician, I walk beside you with gentle curiosity, authentic care, and a deep commitment to your healing and self-discovery. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel seen, supported, and free to grow into your most grounded self.