Our Clinicians and Medical Providers
Devon Suozzi, LCSW
Founder, Clinical Director and Supervising Psychotherapist
Serving Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
Devon specializes in assessment and diagnostics, trauma treatment, attention deficit and hyperactive disorders, anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, parenting and child development.
Devon approaches each of her clients with a uniquely tailored approach drawing on her expertise and certifications in narrative exposure therapy (trauma), psychodynamic therapy, strengths based treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERPT), trauma-focused cognitive behavior treatment (TF-CBT). For more for information, click here.
Anne Foster, LCSW
Supervising Psychotherapist
Serving adolescents, adults, families and clients with special needs.
Anne specializes in "problem-solution focused" treatment approach where tangible treatment goals are identified between her and her clients.
Her therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, narrative exposure therapy (trauma) and psychodynamic psychotherapy. For more for information, please also check out her personal website here.
Ava T. Albrecht, MD, PLLC
Supervising Psychiatrist
Provides psychopharmacological treatment for children, adolescents and adults.
Ava specializes in diagnosing and treating all disorders of childhood, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, attention deficit Hyperactive disorders and obsessive compulsive disorders.
She received her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Kylie Walker, LCSW
Supervising Psychotherapist
Kylie specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and social/family stressors in adolescents and adults.
Her therapeutic approaches include flexibility and several different approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. Helping to develop the psychological insights, skills and strategies that are necessary to create positive and lasting change. For more information on Kylie, you can also visit her personal website here.
Kimberly G. Morgan, APRN-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Provides medication management and psychotherapy for adults.
Kimberly specializes in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, post-partum syndromes, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
She received her masters in psychiatry and internal medicine magna cum laude from Columbia University. She also trained and worked at Mount Sinai Hospital treating patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings alongside experts. For more information on Kimberly, you can visit her personal website here.
KELLY PERAINO, LMFT
Psychotherapist
Kelly specializes in a problem focused and goal directed treatment approach. She works with adolescents, individuals and families to collaboratively identify patterns and develop strategic solutions to create positive change.
Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Human Validation Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Systemic and Structural Family Therapy.
For more information on Kelly, please click here to visit her personal website.
Amanda Northrop, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Serving children, adolescents, families, and perinatal and postpartum mothers.
Amanda specializes in working with children and their families and believes in meeting each child and family where they're at and planning treatment to meet each child's and family's unique needs. Amanda has worked in schools and privately with children and families providing emotional support, play based therapy, behavior support plans, and developing coping strategies for those struggling with anxiety, ADHD, new transitions, or those struggling with managing their emotions. Amanda has a background in early childhood development and specializes in working with young children to help them in their social emotional development.
Amanda has been trained at Seleni Institute in the area of maternal mental health and is available to see soon to be mothers and new mothers as they transition into this new role.
Courtney Flynn, MSpEd, M.Ed.
Social Skills Specialist
Courtney specializes in working with children, helping them to build social skills. She works on fostering friendships, building empathy, listening skills and helping children to regulate their emotions. Previously Courtney worked as a Developmental Therapist in Connecticut’s Birth-to-Three System for seven years. Prior to that she worked in Stamford in CT’s public school system as an elementary school teacher.
Courtney is a certified elementary and certified special education teacher with a MA in Elementary Education from the University of Bridgeport and a MA in Special Education from Manhattanville College. Courtney welcomes this opportunity to work with your child!
Kathy Haggerty
Office Manager
As the office manager at the MindWell Center, Kathy is deeply passionate about her role and takes great pride in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our office. She understands that creating a welcoming and comfortable environment is essential for patients to feel safe and supported throughout their journey towards mental wellness. With her natural empathy and understanding, Kathy embraces a compassionate approach in providing care to individuals seeking help at the center. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, promptly addressing their needs, and treating them with the utmost respect and confidentiality. Kathy brings a wealth of qualifications and expertise to her role, allowing her to effectively handle the various administrative tasks pivotal to the center's success. From scheduling appointments to maintaining patient records, she demonstrates incredible attention to detail and efficiency. By efficiently managing these administrative responsibilities, Kathy enables the center's professionals to focus on providing the highest quality care to their clients.