Clinicians

Tricia Mignosa, APRN

Tricia is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in outpatient psychopharmacologic management of adults. She is graduate of Yale University School of Nursing, where she obtained her Master’s degree in Nursing. Prior to becoming an APRN, Tricia obtained a Master's degree in Social Work from Fordham University. For almost a decade Tricia worked in various setting as an LCSW before returning to school to become an APRN. She offers medication consultations and evaluations, and ongoing medication management for a range of issues such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, OCD, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and comorbid addiction issues.

Lyndsie Ryalls, APRN

Lyndsie is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in outpatient psychopharmacologic management. She is graduate of Massachusetts General Hospital IHP in Boston, MA, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing. Prior to nursing school, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wheaton College in Norton, MA. Lyndsie works primarily with adults as well as adolescent and geriatric clients. She provides medication evaluation and ongoing medication management for a range of issues including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and comorbid mental health and substance abuse.

Chris Mignosa, LCSW

Chris obtained Bachelor degrees in Education and English from the University of Rhode Island, and previously worked as a teacher. He realized that his personality and skills were better suited for counseling, and returned to school to obtain his Masters in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University. Chris has had experience in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings, working with both adolescent and adult populations. Currently he primarily works with clients across the span of adulthood. His therapeutic philosophy is that thoughts control emotions, and emotions control actions, so working to change one’s thought patterns is an effective place to start. Chris most frequently utilizes behavioral interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). In his free time, Chris enjoys playing ice hockey and doing artistic projects in various mediums.

Jennifer Wells Brown, LPC

Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University. Jennifer has extensive experience in both in-home and outpatient psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults.

She specializes in mood and anxiety related disorders, dual diagnosis, ADHD, and a spectrum of emotional and behavioral issues. In therapy, Jennifer utilizes a strength based perspective and evidence based approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy. She focuses on developing a therapeutic relationship based on unconditional positive regard, empowerment, and empathy. She believes in the power of change, hope, and new beginnings. Jennifer lives on the shoreline with her husband and two beautiful daughters.

Samantha Clifford, LMSW

Jennifer Wells Brown, LPC

Samantha obtained Bachelors degrees in Early Childhood Education and Sociology, and previously worked as a teacher. She obtained her Masters In Social Work from Fordham University. Samantha has experience working with children, adolescent, and adult populations in outpatient, in-home, and short-term emergency housing settings. She also has experience working with survivors of domestic violence. Samantha uses a strengths based and solution focused approach and incorporates mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing interventions. She focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on understanding, empathy, and the belief that everyone has what they need to live a happy and satisfied life within themselves. Samantha is passionate about emotional intelligence and teaching children the language and skills needed to articulate themselves and cope with life’s various stressors.

Bryan McCloskey, LPC

Bryan McCloskey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who practices individual and couples therapy at Stony Creek Wellness Group with children, adolescents, and adults. Bryan obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. Bryan has worked with multiple adult outpatient clinics throughout Connecticut in individual, group, and intensive outpatient treatment settings. Bryan specializes with clients wishing to address concerns involving anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, and trauma. Additionally, Bryan is trained in the Men’s Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model (MTREM) to assist clients struggling with PTSD and other trauma related disorders. In therapy, Bryan utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy. Bryan believes a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to each client’s success and strives to develop this relationship through mutual understanding, respect, and humor. In his free time, Bryan enjoys spending time with his wife, completing projects around the house, and playing video games.

Kathy Eggert, LCSW

Kathy Eggert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in

psychology at Albertus Magnus College, then a Master’s Degree in Psychology at Connecticut College, and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. In addition to her clinical education, Kathy recently earned a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change at Antioch

University, where her research focus is on social justice issues associated with stigma, policy, and substance use disorders. Kathy has extensive experience helping adults across the lifespan with substance use disorders,

trauma, depression, and issues rooted in stigma. Much of her career has been spent on the front line of the opioid crisis, working with people utilizing medications for opioid use disorders and partnering with them to achieve their goals. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in a harm-

reduction philosophy, meaning she is here to partner with you to explore your goals toward health and wellness. She believes that a therapeutic alliance developed through trust and

collaboration is key to helping you move towards your best self. She trained in a number of therapies, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy.

In addition to Kathy’s professional experience, she is a Certified Master Gardener who believes

in the restorative power of digging in the dirt. When not at work, Kathy can be found in her garden with her husband, their three dogs, and many chickens.

Andrea Granath, LCSW

Andrea is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified EMDR clinician. Since obtaining her master’s degree in 2005 from Stonybrook University, Andrea has worked in multiple settings both in New York and Connecticut. Her experience includes outpatient therapy for both individual and families, advocacy support for victims of abuse, community based case work and crisis intervention. In 2021, Andrea received certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and has been working as a trauma focused clinician for the past six years.

Andrea utilizes a person centered approach along with EMDR, CBT and Internal Family Systems Model to support patients in their healing journey. Her immediate goal with patients is to provide an emotionally safe environment, free of judgment that will allow for patients to feel empowered, protected and present. She remains passionate about assisting people in understanding how core self-beliefs and early experiences are connected to their life and behavior today. Every person has the capacity to change and move forward with greater clarity when supported with reparative tools and therapeutic collaboration.

Asim Husain, LCSW

Asim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual, family, and couples therapy at Stony Creek Wellness Group. He initially earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the New England Institute of Technology, and then served in the US Army on Active Duty for eight years, before earning his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Quinnipiac University. He is a 16-year Army veteran and continues to serve in the US Army Reserve. Asim has had experience in outpatient and residential settings, working primarily with adults and veterans in group and individual therapy. Asim utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help people struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and trauma. Additionally, Asim is trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy to assist clients struggling with PTSD and other trauma-related disorders.