EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CLINICAL DIRECTOR

*Not currently accepting new clients

Jenn Laurenza is the owner of the Center for Creative Life Solutions. She has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Massachusetts since 2003. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. Jenn teaches psychology courses (Human Sexuality & Love, Advanced Practicum) at Northeastern University as well as Reading, Writing, & Research at Curry College.

With two Master's degrees (a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction Writing), Jenn aims to provide a creative, compassionate, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach to working with people of varied socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, racial and ethnic identities, educational backgrounds, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

*Not currently accepting new clients, but waitlist is open to clients ages 12+ with Aetna, Bluecross Blueshield, Fallon Health, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Wellsense, and Unicare (credentialing with additional health plans is pending).

Lisa takes a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy and enjoys helping clients discover their own inner resources. She has considerable experience working with trauma and is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced-based approach to trauma treatment. She is passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate the challenges of growing up and developing into their authentic selves. She particularly enjoys working with neurodivergent folks.

Lisa has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts since 2010.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST

*Not currently accepting new clients, but waitlist is open to clients ages 12+ with BCBS, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim, Cigna, Fallon Health, Wellsense, Unicare, and Tufts commercial plans.

Therapy can be a healing place to share your story. Melanie takes a non-judgmental approach, bringing empathy and validation to your experiences while focusing on building healthy coping mechanisms and identifying barriers to your therapeutic goals. Melanie provides a safe space for clients navigating a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, self-esteem, college, and major life transitions. Melanie enjoys working with adults and adolescents including members of the BIPOC community.

Melanie is a Licensed School Counselor in MA and an LPC-A in CT. She is working toward her LMHC in MA under the clinical supervision of Jenn Laurenza at the Center for CLS. Melanie has a Master of Art in Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut.

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST

Appointments available 5/20/24

Angie received her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2010 and is currently working towards licensure as an LMHC. Angie also earned her MPH from Tulane University in 2023, specializing in community health promotion and disease prevention. In addition to her experience as a mental health clinician, Angie has been a Respiratory Therapist for 19 years. She is also a veteran of the United States Air Force.

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST

*Christa is currently accepting new clients ages 12+ with BCBS, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim, Cigna, Fallon Health, Wellsense, Unicare, Tufts commercial plans, and the following Masshealth plans: Primary Care Clinician (PCC) Plan, Community Care Cooperative (C3), Steward Health Choice, the BeHealthy Partnership, MBHP.

Christa Cavanaugh is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC I)  and is working toward licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). At the Center for CLS, Christa is working under the clinical supervision of the owner, Jenn Laurenza. Christa has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bay Path University.

Christa is a compassionate therapist with an easygoing manner and a welcoming style. Her cheerful, witty, and lighthearted personality make it more comfortable and less intimidating for clients to open up about the most difficult of topics. Christa’s goal for her clients is to create a safe, welcoming space for all that is free from judgment, regardless of the issue at hand or the stigma associated with it.

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST

Appointments available 7/15/24