Susannah Barry, MSW, LICSW
Owner
Hi! I’m Susannah Barry, the owner of Live Your Dream Counseling. I am committed to helping my clients discover what gives their life meaning and working with them to improve their mental health. I enjoy working with teens and adults as well as their families. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and, as the client, you are the expert on your own life. I don’t intend to tell you how to live your dream, just to help you in your process and be a part of your story. My clinical training is in complex trauma, crisis intervention, and complex mental health needs. I have an eclectic approach to therapy because I know that therapy is not a one size fits all approach. I use elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, traditional talk therapy, and various trauma informed models. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency), and SMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment). I have been in the field for 10 years and have experience in community based mental health, residential treatment, domestic violence, and college mental health.
In my free time I enjoy yoga, spending time with my family, and reading a good book every once in a while. I live on the South shore with my husband and three children. Please reach out to see if I may be a good fit for you, your child, or your family. I look forward to meeting you!
Education:
Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Simmons University, Master of Social Work
Robin Parker, MA
Psychotherapist
Robin takes a person-centered approach with all her clients, fostering a supportive, authentic relationship with each person. She calls upon skills and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other therapeutic modalities to help clients identify, work towards, and meet their individual goals. She is also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Robin’s focus is on helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, life changes and stressors, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and substance use, along with other areas of mental health that affect a person’s day-to-day living, meeting the person where they are at.
Robin has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with or in recovery from substance use, as well as their loved ones. Prior to becoming a mental health counselor, Robin worked as a Certified Recovery Coach. Throughout this time she has worked with many individuals in all different stages of recovery to achieve and maintain their personal goals for creating a happy, healthy life.
Robin believes that recovery, not only from substances, is an experience that goes beyond the external situation, it is a healing process that begins within.
Education:
Framingham State University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Framingham State University, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
Rylee Donovan, MA
Psychotherapist
Rylee's therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment, creating a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. As a therapist, Rylee aims to bring her authentic self into the therapeutic space so you can feel comfortable and empowered to do the same.
Rylee’s areas of focus include anxiety and stress management, relationship and communication difficulties, trauma recovery, and self-esteem enhancement. Rylee implements therapeutic techniques to meet each client's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person centered therapy and relational therapy. Rylee has completed her master’s program with a clinical focus in art therapy. She believes art can be healing and transformative and is more than happy to explore that with you in your therapeutic process.
Rylee believes in fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, empowering clients to tap into their inner strengths and resilience. Whether you're facing personal challenges, seeking to improve relationships, or aiming for personal growth, together, we can work towards positive and sustainable change.
I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your journey towards healing and personal transformation.
Education:
Worcester State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Lesley University, Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Art therapy
Sarah Iandoli, MA
Psychotherapist
Hi! I am Sarah Iandoli, I specialize in the treatments of clients of all ages- ranging from age 5 to adulthood. I’m committed to getting to know my clients in authentic ways, working directly with them to develop the best course of action, strategies, or tools, to utilize in life to feel most successful. I have training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Utilizing my expertise from these backgrounds, I work with the client to meet them where they are in order to accomplish the joint therapeutic goals. I work with adults who are loved ones of substance users, adults struggling with relationship issues, and adults who are facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, and mood related disorders. I work with children who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and emotional dysregulation. I have extensive knowledge of the special education process in the public school setting, and home based strategies for parent education.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy that is person centered and trauma informed. I look forward to connecting and discovering how we could work together to reach your therapeutic goals, cope with life’s stressors, and live an authentic life.
Outside of counseling, I have a kitten named Vivi, I love to travel, and my life goal is to visit all National Parks! I also love to do yoga, read books, and create art.
I am so excited to meet you and be a part of your therapeutic journey!
Education:
Assumption University, Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education/English
University of Massachusetts, Boston, Masters in Counseling/Adjustment Counseling
Margaret Veitas, MA
Psychotherapist
Margaret believes that therapy centers around the client and should always be non judgemental, compassionate and empathetic. There is no “one size fits all” to therapy. Margaret hopes to be able to share her skill set with clients to support them collaboratively in reaching their dreams and on their journey to discover their strengths, talents and resilience.
Margaret has extensive training and experience helping clients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depressive disorders and anxiety disorders. She uses a variety of approaches in her work such as CBT, motivational interviewing, art therapy, ARC (attachment, regulation and competency) and SMART (sensory, motor, arousal, regulation, treatment). Margaret is able to provide services in both English and Spanish. She has also been trained in restorative justice practice.
She has a clinical background working with families, young children, teens and women with varying degrees of mental health needs. Prior to taking time off with her young daughter, Margaret worked in a variety of settings including teen residential treatment, community social service agencies, and a program supporting young parents.
Margaret lives on the South Shore. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, playing in our garden and reading books.
Education:
Lesley University - Masters Degree, Licensed Mental Health Counseling (Trauma Specialization)
Elon University - Bachelors Degree, International Relations/Spanish
Kerri McKinnon, MA, CAGS
Psychotherapist
With a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychotherapy from Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, I have over 20 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career I have specialized in group, couples and family therapy working with every age group and needs from trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, substance abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+ and beyond.
I have also collaborated with the Departments of Mental Health, Children and Families and Developmental Services as well as the family and probate court systems throughout my career. Providing in school counseling in the Nashua, Woburn and Lynn Public School systems to students needing support to be successful in school.
I am very passionate about my work and helping to support everyone along their clinical journey. I believe that just like each individual that crosses my path everyone is different and therapy isn’t cookie cutter in how it works. My unique approach makes everyone feel like they are able to open up and get to the heart of their issues without judgment. My priority is to create a genuine therapeutic relationship and actively support my clients throughout the process. I also believe that at times using humor (when appropriate) can be incredibly beneficial.
I am avid traveler and diehard Red Sox fan which means I am slowly getting to every major league baseball field in America and beyond.
Education:
Keene State College, Bachelor of Arts
Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies
