Symone works with adolescents, young adults, and adults suffering from a wide range of mental health concerns. She takes an integrative approach to treatment by using evidence-based intervention and person-centered strategies specifically tailored to the clients’ individual needs in order to promote growth and meaningful change in clients. Symone is particularly interested in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar and trauma-related issues. She aims to support clients with their mental health journey by incorporating principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills, motivational interviewing, trauma informed therapy, and strength-based framework. In order to aid clients in their pursuit of living a healthier and happier life, Symone establishes a genuine and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship by providing empathy, acceptance, validation and unconditional positive regard. She believes in the importance of creating a warm, safe, and supportive therapeutic space for effective healing to take place. Symone focuses on treating individuals with respect and integrity when they are at their most vulnerable.

I work with adolescents, young adults and adults who are struggling with a range of mental health concerns. I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. I take an integrative approach, tailoring evidence-based interventions to meet the client’s individual needs and drawing from my experience as both a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed art therapist (ATR).
I aim to help my clients achieve meaningful change with an eclectic combination including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), radically-open DBT, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and enhanced CBT, motivational interviewing, and art therapy, among others.
Within this integrative framework, I hold a person-centered and trauma-informed lens and offer compassion, humor and directness to my clients. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an essential foundation for growth and change, and I strive to create a space that is collaborative, warm, and accepting.

As an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, I’m passionate about helping people improve their relationship with food. I am a champion for pleasurable, satisfying food and I believe that you deserve to eat free from guilt and shame. I feel strongly that healthy behaviors aren’t restrictive, and I believe respectful care for all bodies is essential. I recognize that access to adequate food and respectful healthcare are essential human rights.

My goal is to help people reconnect to the needs of their body through self-compassion, curiosity, and the practice of nonjudgmental exploration. My communication style is warm, empathetic and direct as we work to help you build trust in your body and heal your relationship with food.

I believe it is essential to practice inclusive care. I value learning from those with lived experience. I hope to create and provide a space that feels as welcoming and as safe as possible for all.
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Located outside of Boston, Kathleen (she/her) grew up in Vermont. She has an undergraduate nutrition degree and a masters degree from Boston University in Nutritional Sciences. She has practiced as an RD in Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas, and is licensed to work in many states across the country.

Outside of counseling, Kathleen enjoys leisurely mornings (very rare these days!), the great outdoors, maple creemees, equal parts book reading and tv watching, and time with her partner and two children.