Offering: Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluations
Meet Our CT Team
Marci Arroyo, LPC/Owner, Supervisor (in-person/virtual) Located in FL and CT
Malgorzata "Margaret" Karas-Golka, LADC/ LPCA (in-person/virtual) *Polish speaking*
Malgorzata "Margaret" Karas-Golka, LADC/ LPCA (in-person/virtual) *Polish speaking*
Marci Arroyo is a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in clinical counseling. Marci specializes in supporting children and families through a safe, nurturing, creative, and responsive approach. Marci aims to help families understand the meanings behind their child's behavior and work in collaboration to build upon thei
Marci Arroyo is a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in clinical counseling. Marci specializes in supporting children and families through a safe, nurturing, creative, and responsive approach. Marci aims to help families understand the meanings behind their child's behavior and work in collaboration to build upon their strengths and capacities to handle life's tough transitions together. Marci offers a variety of ways to help children and families connect and grow together. Some of which include individual and family counseling, peer support groups, parenting workshops, and social skill/play groups. Marci is passionate about her work with children, teens, and adults who experience symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem issues, and stress. Marci recognizes the importance of young children's mental health and knows that when caring adults take the time to connect with children on their level it helps them to build healthy, caring, and trusting relationships.
Malgorzata "Margaret" Karas-Golka, LADC/ LPCA (in-person/virtual) *Polish speaking*
Malgorzata "Margaret" Karas-Golka, LADC/ LPCA (in-person/virtual) *Polish speaking*
Malgorzata "Margaret" Karas-Golka, LADC/ LPCA (in-person/virtual) *Polish speaking*
Malgorzata (Margaret) Karas-Golka holds a Master’s of Science in Addiction Studies and is currently a Behavioral Health Counselor and License Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Margaret is working towards her LPC. She works with a wide range of adult clientele and provides various services.
Margaret has training in and provides services in the
Malgorzata (Margaret) Karas-Golka holds a Master’s of Science in Addiction Studies and is currently a Behavioral Health Counselor and License Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Margaret is working towards her LPC. She works with a wide range of adult clientele and provides various services.
Margaret has training in and provides services in the areas of behavioral/emotional issues, anxiety/ depression, PTSD, Bi-Polar disorder, Schizophrenia, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual abuse trauma, domestic violence, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy modalities.
Margaret has worked in a variety of settings, including in-patient psychiatric treatment facilities, outpatient settings, and volunteering as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor. Margaret has a specific interest in serving justice system involved individuals; helping these individuals re-enter society and or get through legal challenges they may face.
Margaret works with individuals to focus and develop new skills and to help them navigate the challenges of living in today’s society successfully no matter their own challenges they face from day to day. Margaret is supervised by Marci Arroyo, LPC
Shanika Wallace, LMSW (in-person/virtual)
Malgorzata "Margaret" Karas-Golka, LADC/ LPCA (in-person/virtual) *Polish speaking*
Shanika Wallace, LMSW (in-person/virtual)
Shanika Wallace, LMSW is a graduate of the University of Saint Joseph where she received her Masters of Social Work degree. Shanika currently serves as a School Social Worker and Social Emotional Learning Specialist in the school system, where she lead’s strategic initiatives to support student wellness. With a specific focus on emotional
Shanika Wallace, LMSW is a graduate of the University of Saint Joseph where she received her Masters of Social Work degree. Shanika currently serves as a School Social Worker and Social Emotional Learning Specialist in the school system, where she lead’s strategic initiatives to support student wellness. With a specific focus on emotional regulation and mental health Shanika facilitates groups and engages students in sessions to teach them valuable skills to navigate life and their mental health needs. In addition, Shanika has been engaged in private practice for several years leading to her certification in Play Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She began her career working in group homes and residential settings. She has experience with children and families, intellectual and developmental disabilities, community advocacy, veterans, adolescents, education and therapeutic mentoring to name a few.
As a psychotherapist Shanika’s mission is to help you gain insight and clarity in your journey of Wellness. Shanika will foster a safe and non judgemental space to promote self- esteem, support and empowerment so you can show up as Your Best Self. Through an authentic and transparent approach Shanika will help you set goals, establish boundaries in relationships and stop accepting those deal breakers of life. She is passionate about peaceful parenting, foster care and adopted youth, early intervention, adolescence, undergraduates and young adults. Shanika is supervised by Marci Arroyo, LPC.
Gina Spring, LPC-A (virtual only)
Shannon Macca, LMSW (in-person/virtual )
Shanika Wallace, LMSW (in-person/virtual)
Gina Spring is a licensed professional counselor associate with a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Post University. Gina works with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in a variety of settings including mental health facilities, schools, in-home settings, and private practice. G
Gina Spring is a licensed professional counselor associate with a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Post University. Gina works with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in a variety of settings including mental health facilities, schools, in-home settings, and private practice. Gina assists and supports individuals as they learn to overcome struggles and barriers in their lives while striving to be the best versions of themselves. Gina works closely with individuals as they learn how to cope with life stressors, improve their personal relationships, decrease symptoms, and improve their overall state of mind. Gina has extensive training and experience counseling individuals who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems including but not limited to schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, social phobia, trauma, and addiction Gina is certified in substance abuse counseling and can assist with harm reduction methods, healing and recovery. Gina utilizes evidence based methods to guide individuals in the right direction. Gina is supervised by Marci Arroyo, LPC
Shannon Macca, LMSW (in-person/virtual )
Shannon Macca, LMSW (in-person/virtual )
Shannon Macca, LMSW (in-person/virtual )
Shannon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults. She earned her MSW from the University of New England and specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal experiences, and life transitions, including empty nesting.
Shann
Shannon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults. She earned her MSW from the University of New England and specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal experiences, and life transitions, including empty nesting.
Shannon incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR as well as other modalities while remaining individualized to each client’s needs. Shannon strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to work toward meaningful change.
Shannon is supervised by Marci Arroyo, LPC.