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CHERYL PRZEZDZIECKI, LMHC, LPC (She/Her)
Founder | Clinical Director
Cheryl is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Women's Center, where she demonstrates a long-standing commitment to clinical excellence, ethical standards, and collaborative leadership in mental health services. In her role, she provides clinical oversight, supports the professional development of pre-licensed clinicians, and helps cultivate a practice culture grounded in compassion, integrity, and trauma-informed care principles. Cheryl earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Westfield State University and has completed advanced training in Trauma-Informed Care. She is a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) with specialized expertise in relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, and the complex dynamics of power and control. Her clinical perspective is informed by extensive work in trauma treatment, focusing on the lasting effects of childhood abuse, family system dysfunction, and relational harm.
Throughout her career, Cheryl has been dedicated to fostering environments that promote safety, validation, self-trust, resilience, and personal growth. Her work reflects a profound understanding of trauma recovery and the processes that support healing and reconnection with one’s authentic self.
Cheryl is a licensed therapist authorized to treat clients in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and she is also approved as a telehealth clinician in Florida.
ALEX MARGOSIAN, LICSW, LPC (She/Her)
Licensed Social Worker | Clinical Supervisor
Licensed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida
Alex graduated with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and Trauma Specialization Certificate from Boston University in 2012. She has extensive experience as a licensed therapist working with adolescents and adults to process the many ways trauma has impacted their lives. Alex specializes in providing mental health services for complex trauma, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), depression, and anxiety.
Her approach incorporates advanced training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing, all rooted in trauma-informed care. Alex also integrates narrative therapy practices and draws upon her lived experience as a woman of color. Her intention is to approach this work and the therapeutic relationships with her clients with clarity, flexibility, and some humor. Understanding that seeking therapy or starting with a new therapist can feel intimidating and may carry pain from past vulnerabilities or power differentials, Alex strives to bring her most genuine self to this work. She aims to foster a safe environment where healing and growth can thrive, allowing even the most difficult topics to be expressed openly.
Sam Burns, LMHC, LPC (She/They)
Licensed Therapist | Clinical Supervisor
Licensed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida
Earning their master's degree in counseling psychology from Bay Path University, Sam spent several years working in community mental health services, gaining valuable experience with clients from diverse backgrounds struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, mood disorders, and more. Bringing that knowledge and expertise to our team of licensed therapists, Sam understands that therapy is not a one-approach-fits-all solution. Everyone has different needs and preferences, so Sam utilizes an eclectic approach to work with each individual to find the right fit for them.
Sam's approach focuses on person-centered treatment using a trauma-informed care perspective while incorporating elements primarily from DBT techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and CBT. With a strong emphasis on depression and anxiety treatment, Sam specializes in supporting survivors of domestic violence. They assist clients in understanding healthy relationship patterns, addressing self-esteem issues, and encouraging individuals to gain the confidence to be their own self-advocate.
LINDA TOUSSAINT, LICSW, LPC (She/Her)
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida
Linda recognizes that the initial step toward seeking help and beginning the journey of self-discovery, acceptance, healing, and transformation can be challenging. Therefore, she prioritizes establishing a supportive and empathetic therapeutic relationship, ensuring her clients feel genuinely connected. As a Health at Every Size®-aligned, trauma-informed clinical social worker, Linda specializes in providing mental health services for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, complex trauma-related symptoms, problematic relationships with food and body, and other prevalent mental health concerns.
Linda employs a compassionate, client-centered, and strengths-based approach, respecting the client’s inherent knowledge of their own needs and guiding them in uncovering and understanding these insights. She utilizes an eclectic array of techniques in her trauma-informed care to facilitate the exploration of the underlying causes of pain and suffering. This fosters awareness, prioritization, compassion, self-care, and trust, supporting clients in reclaiming their personal strength and empowerment. Additionally, Linda is dedicated to understanding and addressing the impact of systemic oppression on individuals, integrating this awareness into her work.
MERCY TOGBA, LMHC (She/Her)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed in Massachusetts
Mercy obtained her master's degree from Westfield State University and is a dedicated mental health clinician, committed to promoting holistic wellness through the lens of mental health services. Passionate about fostering acceptance and non-judgment, Mercy believes that every individual deserves a supportive space where their experiences are validated and their journey toward mental wellness is honored.
As one of the licensed therapists, Mercy employs a client-centered approach, seamlessly integrating psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to craft personalized treatment plans. She utilizes a trauma-informed care framework to create a secure, supportive environment, enabling clients to navigate their healing journey with confidence. Her expertise in narcissistic abuse recovery allows her to gently guide clients through the complexities of emotional abuse, while her work with generational trauma addresses deep-seated patterns that affect family dynamics and individual well-being. Through her empathetic and informed approach, Mercy is dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of those she serves.
SHAUNA CONDON, MA | She/Her
Masters-Level Clinician
As a compassionate and experienced master's-level clinician, Shauna Condon specializes in providing mental health services for individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and grief. She understands that a “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t work in therapy, which is why she employs an integrative therapy style, blending various modalities to customize each session to meet her clients’ unique needs. Utilizing a strength-based, person-centered framework, she honors her clients’ innate wisdom and resilience.
Shauna's lived experiences enrich her authentic dedication to supporting others, particularly in the realm of trauma-informed care. She strives to create a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel their emotions are embraced without judgment. Her therapeutic approach is both intuitive and analytical, enabling clients to explore their emotions and gain valuable insights while also incorporating research-based, data-driven methods to assess and adjust techniques.
Together, Shauna and her clients work to uncover insights and shift unhelpful patterns, empowering them towards lasting positive change. She is committed to being a humble, approachable, and culturally competent partner in her clients' journeys, aligning her practice with the best mental health services available.
Shauna works under the direct supervision of Cheryl Przezdziecki, LMHC, ensuring a high standard of care as part of her professional practice.
HALLIE D'ANGELO, LCSW | She/Her
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Hallie earned her Master of Social Work from Boston College in 2020 and has spent several years providing mental health services in community-based settings, including nonprofits and immigration-focused organizations, as well as in medical social work. She has supported individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, serious mental illness, chronic illness, life transitions, and complex systemic stressors. These experiences have deepened her understanding of how our environments, identities, and lived experiences shape the ways we cope and heal.
Hallie believes that therapy, provided by licensed therapists, should feel collaborative, compassionate, and responsive to the person in the room. She approaches each client with curiosity, flexibility, and care, utilizing a trauma-informed care framework. Drawing on narrative therapy and relational, strengths-based, and reflective practices, she helps build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Known for her ability to listen deeply and without judgment, Hallie helps clients slow down, notice what matters most, and make decisions that align with their values. She strives to create a warm, steady space where clients feel seen, supported, and gently encouraged toward growth.
Hallie is a Licensed Certified Social Worker working under the direct supervision of Alex Margosian, LICSW.
HEENA SHAFIQUE, MA | She/Her
Masters-Level Clinician
Earning her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Westfield State University, Heena is a clinician who understands that each individual’s journey is unique and continually evolving. As a licensed therapist, she has supported individuals navigating serious mental illness, chronic health conditions, systemic stressors, and trauma, deepening her understanding of how environments, identities, and lived experiences shape coping and healing.
Heena recognizes that taking the first step toward seeking mental health services can feel overwhelming. She takes a person-centered, strength-based approach that incorporates trauma-informed care and cognitive-behavioral techniques, while prioritizing an empathetic and genuinely connected therapeutic relationship from the outset.
Known for her ability to listen deeply and without judgment, she creates a warm, collaborative space where clients feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow. Heena approaches each therapeutic relationship with curiosity, cultural humility, and care, partnering with clients to build insight, align with their values, and shift unhelpful patterns to empower meaningful, lasting change.
Heena is a master's-level clinician working under the direct supervision of Sam Burns, LMHC.