Craig Murphy, Ph.D.
Dr. Murphy is the founder and executive director of the Family and Educational Wellness (FEW) Center. His educational background includes an MS and PhD in school psychology from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Murphy has committed his professional life to understanding and supporting children, adolescents, and young adults and their families. His philosophical approach is simple: He believes all children have the potential to be successful in school and, more importantly, in life when they feel supported, understood, valued, and enjoy a sense of belonging. Dr. Murphy also emphasizes the critical role of the family system. Specifically, he believes all children and adolescents exist within their family system, and components of that system are important to understand and change as part of the work to support the identified client. Dr. Murphy’s consultation with school districts is based on the same belief and reflected in his framework for educational leadership.
Educational Background & Work Experience
Dr. Murphy has spent over 20 years working with public schools and families in numerous capacities. Initially, he worked as a school psychologist for the Newton Public Schools for 15 years and spent time at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. During his time in Newton, Dr. Murphy helped secure approximately $3 million in federal funding for school programs related to students with emotional and behavioral challenges and school climate. Dr. Murphy is also an Associate Professor of School Psychology at William James College. His research interests continue to focus on understanding, evaluating, and supporting behavioral/social-emotional functioning in children; educational leadership and consultation; assessment processes and development; and counseling and behavior management. Lastly, Dr. Murphy serves as the clinical director of the Summit Therapeutic Program for the Bi-County (BICO) Collaborative in Walpole, Massachusetts. In addition to his role within the school program, Dr. Murphy conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, risk assessments, and threat assessments for over 50 schools districts throughout Massachusetts in his role as a clinical consultant for BICO. .
A Practice Built on Kindness and Compassion
The FEW Center recognizes the tremendous impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on mental health for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Unfortunately, the supply of mental health providers has not kept pace with the increasing demand for services. This has resulted in countless families feeling frustrated and desperate as they seek out treatment for loved ones. The FEW Center is well aware of your collective frustration and remains committed to professionalism and compassion as we work together to find solutions for the challenges you and your family are facing. This all starts with our practice manager, Ms. Carolyn Bixby, who works tirelessly to connect clients with providers at the FEW Center while ensuring transparency, confidentiality, and kindness throughout the process.
Craig Murphy,
Ph.D.
Executive Director
Craig Murphy, Ph.D.
Craig Murphy is the founder and executive director of the Family and Educational Wellness (FEW) Center. He is a nationally certified school psychologist. He received his MS and Ph.D. in school psychology from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Murphy has spent over twenty years working in public schools. He is currently an Associate Professor of School Psychology at William James College and the clinical director of the Summit Therapeutic Program for the Bi-County (BICO) Collaborative in Walpole, Massachusetts. In his role at BICO, Dr. Murphy conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, risk assessments, and threat assessments for over 50 schools districts throughout Massachusetts.
Dr. Murphy has a passion for understanding, evaluating, and supporting mental health in children and families. His areas of expertise include conducting comprehensive evaluations, working directly with children and families, and consulting with school districts to overcome emotional and educational barriers to learning. Dr. Murphy looks forward to passing along the lessons learned from these experiences to families and school districts as the owner of the FEW Center.
Dr. Murphy has extensive research and grant-writing experience, which have led to securing over two million dollars in federal funding to evaluate and refine strategies and interventions used to support children with emotional and behavioral disabilities. His research efforts have focused on changing educator and parent perceptions of students with problem behaviors and fragile emotions and integrating developmental factors into children's mental health treatment.
Carolyn Bixby, Practice Manager
Carolyn Bixby, Practice Manager
Carolyn Bixby has over 34 years of experience managing details, streamlining tasks, and organizing everything under the sun. After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees, Carolyn has worked over the years as a teacher, an administrative assistant, and a stay-at-home Mom. Carolyn was born and raised in Chicago but has lived in New England with her husband for over 31 years since 1993. A strong believer in the power of kindness, Carolyn is motivated by the following quote from one of her heroes, Fred Rogers -- "There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind." When she's not working, Carolyn can usually be found laughing with one of her two adult daughters or caring for her energetic Schnoodle puppy, Toby!
Counseling Team
Alyson Turner, LMHC
Alyson Turner, LMHC
Alyson joins the FEW Center with experience working in public schools, an intensive adolescent residential program, and an outpatient clinic. She earned her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Boston College in 2003 after graduating from the College of the Holy Cross. Alyson has extensive knowledge and experience in child and adolescent development, family systems, and educational advocacy. With her passion for working with adolescents and young adults, Alyson uses her warm, outgoing personality to build rapport with clients and create a comfortable space for them. In treatment, she utilizes humor with a strengths-based approach – along with various therapeutic techniques including mindfulness strategies, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She has vast experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, grief, trauma, and complex family dynamics. Alyson enjoys working with clients to generate strategies and solutions to create positive change in their lives.
Brenna Vigneau, LICSW
Brenna Vigneau, LICSW
Brenna Vigneau completed her master's degree at Rhode Island College School of Social Work in 2014. She has worked with children and families through community agencies for several years, focusing on childhood trauma, adoption and foster care, and probation-involved youth. Brenna earned a certificate in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) -- a therapeutic model that trains caregivers to provide effective support and treatment for at-risk children -- from the Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University in 2017. In addition to TBRI, Brenna is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based therapy that addresses the needs of children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties related to traumatic life events. Brenna utilizes these interventions, as well as elements of Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, to explore the challenges and impact that trauma can have on relationships, family dynamics, and identity. Brenna would be happy to meet with a client for individual or family counseling, as well as in a group setting.
Christine Renz, LICSW
Christine Renz, LICSW
Christine Renz is a licensed social worker and school adjustment counselor/school social worker who has over 20 years of experience working within community mental health agencies and schools, helping those of all ages as they make positive choices regarding the challenges they face while navigating their paths in life. She believes when life gives us challenges, it can be helpful to have an outlet and support when facing them. Christine strives to provide an open, non-judgmental space for those looking to address issues around stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, and coping with loss. She works with preteens, adolescents, and adults using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to help develop skills to adapt to life changes and provide a comfortable environment to cope with difficult emotions. Christine holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master's of Social Work from Simmons University. Additionally, Christine has a CAGS in School Counseling from Assumption University.
Eric Mammen, LMHC
Eric Mammen, LMHC
Eric Mammen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and/or family system issues. He earned his Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Bridgewater State University after graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Eric utilizes a range of mindfulness and strength-based therapeutic practices including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, creative, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and family systems therapy to quickly assess client needs and develop an individualized, collaborative treatment plan to facilitate the therapeutic process. Eric concentrates on establishing a client-centered environment that empowers and validates clients. Sessions focus on client strengths and applying existing skill sets to areas of need while simultaneously exploring thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns with the goal of helping clients develop insight and achieve personal growth.
Jacque Cutillo, Ph.D., LLP, LPC, LMHC
Jacque Cutillo, Ph.D., LLP, LPC, LMHC
Dr. Cutillo has been working with children, families, and young people in New England for over ten years. She has had the opportunity to help families rebuild disconnected relationships and navigate through challenging behaviors utilizing a variety of therapy techniques tailored to fit the needs of each client. Jacque is also a Certified Practitioner of Collaborative Problem Solving, a therapeutic technique developed by Massachusetts General Hospital. Jacque's specialties include working with children with challenging behaviors and helping families navigate transitions, including school changes, relocations, and changes in marital status. Additionally, Jacque believes that engaging in therapy is a systemic process. Parents and other caregivers will be encouraged to attend sessions to develop tools and positive interaction patterns to facilitate change and growth.
Additionally, she received her doctorate in clinical psychology from North Central University in Prescott Valley, Arizona, a master's in clinical and humanistic psychology from Michigan School of Professional Psychology in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and a bachelor's in psychology from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Jay Steinhardt, LICSW
Jay Steinhardt, LICSW
Jay brings his expertise and passion for helping people to the FEW Center in four core areas: therapy, guardianship reports, connecting people to resources, and nutrition and fitness consultation.
As a licensed social worker and school adjustment counselor, Jay has 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents with various social-emotional and behavioral challenges. He works with families to stabilize and support children and adolescents seeking to overcome challenges related to trauma, anxiety, and depression. Jay excels in connecting families who are overwhelmed by challenges related to autism to a wide variety of resources within the community. Jay also assists families with the guardianship process, writing clinical team reports necessary to obtain guardianship of children after age 18 to ensure that safe and proper medical, educational, and financial decisions will be made on their behalf.
Jay also works as a personal trainer and runs outdoor fitness classes in Walpole. He holds certifications in weight loss management and sports nutrition. Inspired by his own past struggles with weight loss, he understands the challenges and loves giving people tools to reach their strength and weight loss goals. He keeps things simple -- helping people make small changes that will have a big impact. Jay is available for nutrition consultations.
Jay is down-to-earth and a good listener. He looks forward to helping you work through challenges.
Kelly Hulyk, LMHC
Kelly Hulyk, LMHC
Kelly Hulyk comes to the FEW Center with experience working in outpatient clinics, schools, and mobile crisis settings -- taking on a variety of perspectives and gaining a breadth of knowledge in supporting children and families. She uses this knowledge to help demystify the mental health system, especially for those from underserved communities who face additional societal barriers to getting the care they need. Outside of mental health, she also has worked with adolescents and adults at the university level to develop executive functioning and academic skills.
Kelly enjoys working with adolescents and children struggling with ADHD, anxiety, school issues, and family conflict. With clients, she aims to establish a safe, trusting relationship where existing strengths can be celebrated, new skills can be acquired, and challenges can be faced head-on. To this end, she has experience applying concepts from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, as well as incorporating creativity and play to process and explore the self. She hopes to help all clients enhance their self-awareness and ability to communicate and feel empowered to create positive change in their lives and relationships.
Krista Chavez, LEP
Krista Chavez, LEP
Krista Chavez comes to the FEW Center as a Licensed Educational Psychologist holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Manhattan College, as well as a master’s degree in therapeutic interventions and a professional diploma in school psychology from Fordham University. Krista has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and families in the New York and Rhode Island public school systems, as well as a therapeutic day program in Massachusetts. Krista’s greatest passion is the mental wellness of children and adolescents. She enjoys helping children and adolescents work on areas of need in a safe, client-centered space by building on their strengths. Krista believes establishing a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship in which a child feels safe and supported is the key to making positive changes. She strives to provide clients with the tools and skills needed to manage individual challenges and stressors. When working with children and adolescents, she utilizes a variety of techniques and perspectives including play-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to meet the interests, strengths, and needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.
Lauren LeComte, LICSW
Lauren LeComte, LICSW
A licensed social worker, Lauren LeComte comes to the FEW Center with experience working in schools, outpatient clinics, and community-based case management. These varied experiences fostered a wide breadth of knowledge and perspectives that she utilizes today when supporting children, adolescents, and families. Lauren completed her graduate training at the University of Illinois after earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tampa. She has a passion for working with children and teens, focusing on meeting each client’s needs by building rapport and creating a safe, comfortable space for reflection and growth. She enjoys using mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and expressive arts therapy to engage clients during treatment. Lauren has worked extensively with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma, and complex family dynamics. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families to develop a better understanding of the challenges they face and generating strategies and solutions allowing clients to thrive.
Leandro “Leo” Rosa, LICSW
Leandro “Leo” Rosa, LICSW
Leo has dedicated his life to helping children and families. The son of Dominican immigrants, Leo is fluent in Spanish and uses his bicultural social work expertise to build a strong rapport with adolescents, young adults, and families. Utilizing a strengths-based approach with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Leo works diligently to help improve the lives of his clients. He assists clients to discover and develop their strengths – enabling them successfully navigate life’s challenges. Throughout his 20+ years of professional experience, Leo has worked in a variety of settings including schools, homes, and various agencies. His approach to family therapy is based on the Structural Family Therapy modality, which helps family members identify their roles and better organize their existing “family map” to become a more functional and supportive family unit. When not working, Leo enjoys walks on the beach, supporting his favorite sports teams, and traveling to the Caribbean. He often says, “The sun, the beach, the wind; as I get older my appreciation for all these little things in life keeps growing!”
Melanie Bagaglio, LMHC
Melanie Bagaglio, LMHC
Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just the first step.
--Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Melanie Bagaglio has 20+ years of counseling experience working with clients struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, parenting problems, ADHD, and anger management issues in outpatient clinics, schools, and via telehealth. Additionally, she has helped clients experiencing grief and loss, trauma, career changes, as well as eating and sleep disorders. With her non-judgmental and supportive counseling style, Melanie creates a safe space where one can learn and grow while being treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her solution-focused approach combines cognitive-behavioral and reality-based techniques. Therapy sessions and treatment plans are tailored to meet your unique and specific needs. Counseling can be hard work. Consciously moving toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. If you are ready to take the first step up the staircase, Melanie is ready to support and empower you!
Michelle Gaffney, MSW, LICSW
Michelle Gaffney, MSW, LICSW
Michelle Gaffney graduated from Stonehill College in 1996 and earned her master's degree at Simmons School of Social Work in 2000. She has been working with children and families for over 20 years in a variety of settings, including community agencies, school districts, and private practice. She has extensive knowledge and experience in child and adolescent development, family systems, and educational advocacy. In addition, Michelle has a strong concentration in the area of trauma, earning a certificate in Relational & Multi-contextual Treatment of Trauma from Simmons. She offers support in many areas including, but not limited to abuse/neglect, ADHD, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, depression, divorce, domestic violence, educational struggles, LGBTQ, mood disorders, ODD, substance abuse, and trauma. Michelle utilizes a strengths-based perspective, believing that all people can make positive changes in their lives, given the right support and guidance. Michelle would be happy to meet with a client for a consult; individual, couples, or family counseling, or in a group setting.
Counseling Team
Alyson Turner, LMHC
Alyson Turner, LMHC
Alyson joins the FEW Center with experience working in public schools, an intensive adolescent residential program, and an outpatient clinic. She earned her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Boston College in 2003 after graduating from the College of the Holy Cross. Alyson has extensive knowledge and experience in child and adolescent development, family systems, and educational advocacy. With her passion for working with adolescents and young adults, Alyson uses her warm, outgoing personality to build rapport with clients and create a comfortable space for them. In treatment, she utilizes humor with a strengths-based approach – along with various therapeutic techniques including mindfulness strategies, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She has vast experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, grief, trauma, and complex family dynamics. Alyson enjoys working with clients to generate strategies and solutions to create positive change in their lives.
Brenna Vigneau, LICSW
Brenna Vigneau, LICSW
Brenna Vigneau completed her master's degree at Rhode Island College School of Social Work in 2014. She has worked with children and families through community agencies for several years, focusing on childhood trauma, adoption and foster care, and probation-involved youth. Brenna earned a certificate in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) -- a therapeutic model that trains caregivers to provide effective support and treatment for at-risk children -- from the Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University in 2017. In addition to TBRI, Brenna is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based therapy that addresses the needs of children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties related to traumatic life events. Brenna utilizes these interventions, as well as elements of Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, to explore the challenges and impact that trauma can have on relationships, family dynamics, and identity. Brenna would be happy to meet with a client for individual or family counseling, as well as in a group setting.
Christine Renz, LICSW
Christine Renz, LICSW
Christine Renz is a licensed social worker and school adjustment counselor/school social worker who has over 20 years of experience working within community mental health agencies and schools, helping those of all ages as they make positive choices regarding the challenges they face while navigating their paths in life. She believes when life gives us challenges, it can be helpful to have an outlet and support when facing them. Christine strives to provide an open, non-judgmental space for those looking to address issues around stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, and coping with loss. She works with preteens, adolescents, and adults using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to help develop skills to adapt to life changes and provide a comfortable environment to cope with difficult emotions. Christine holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master's of Social Work from Simmons University. Additionally, Christine has a CAGS in School Counseling from Assumption University.
Eric Mammen, LMHC
Eric Mammen, LMHC
Eric Mammen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and/or family system issues. He earned his Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Bridgewater State University after graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Eric utilizes a range of mindfulness and strength-based therapeutic practices including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, creative, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and family systems therapy to quickly assess client needs and develop an individualized, collaborative treatment plan to facilitate the therapeutic process. Eric concentrates on establishing a client-centered environment that empowers and validates clients. Sessions focus on client strengths and applying existing skill sets to areas of need while simultaneously exploring thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns with the goal of helping clients develop insight and achieve personal growth.
Jacque Cutillo, Ph.D., LLP, LPC, LMHC
Jacque Cutillo, Ph.D., LLP, LPC, LMHC
Dr. Cutillo has been working with children, families, and young people in New England for over ten years. She has had the opportunity to help families rebuild disconnected relationships and navigate through challenging behaviors utilizing a variety of therapy techniques tailored to fit the needs of each client. Jacque is also a Certified Practitioner of Collaborative Problem Solving, a therapeutic technique developed by Massachusetts General Hospital. Jacque's specialties include working with children with challenging behaviors and helping families navigate transitions, including school changes, relocations, and changes in marital status. Additionally, Jacque believes that engaging in therapy is a systemic process. Parents and other caregivers will be encouraged to attend sessions to develop tools and positive interaction patterns to facilitate change and growth.
Additionally, she received her doctorate in clinical psychology from North Central University in Prescott Valley, Arizona, a master's in clinical and humanistic psychology from Michigan School of Professional Psychology in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and a bachelor's in psychology from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Jay Steinhardt, LICSW
Jay Steinhardt, LICSW
Jay brings his expertise and passion for helping people to the FEW Center in four core areas: therapy, guardianship reports, connecting people to resources, and nutrition and fitness consultation.
As a licensed social worker and school adjustment counselor, Jay has 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents with various social-emotional and behavioral challenges. He works with families to stabilize and support children and adolescents seeking to overcome challenges related to trauma, anxiety, and depression. Jay excels in connecting families who are overwhelmed by challenges related to autism to a wide variety of resources within the community. Jay also assists families with the guardianship process, writing clinical team reports necessary to obtain guardianship of children after age 18 to ensure that safe and proper medical, educational, and financial decisions will be made on their behalf.
Jay also works as a personal trainer and runs outdoor fitness classes in Walpole. He holds certifications in weight loss management and sports nutrition. Inspired by his own past struggles with weight loss, he understands the challenges and loves giving people tools to reach their strength and weight loss goals. He keeps things simple -- helping people make small changes that will have a big impact. Jay is available for nutrition consultations.
Jay is down-to-earth and a good listener. He looks forward to helping you work through challenges.
Kelly Hulyk, LMHC
Kelly Hulyk, LMHC
Kelly Hulyk comes to the FEW Center with experience working in outpatient clinics, schools, and mobile crisis settings -- taking on a variety of perspectives and gaining a breadth of knowledge in supporting children and families. She uses this knowledge to help demystify the mental health system, especially for those from underserved communities who face additional societal barriers to getting the care they need. Outside of mental health, she also has worked with adolescents and adults at the university level to develop executive functioning and academic skills.
Kelly enjoys working with adolescents and children struggling with ADHD, anxiety, school issues, and family conflict. With clients, she aims to establish a safe, trusting relationship where existing strengths can be celebrated, new skills can be acquired, and challenges can be faced head-on. To this end, she has experience applying concepts from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, as well as incorporating creativity and play to process and explore the self. She hopes to help all clients enhance their self-awareness and ability to communicate and feel empowered to create positive change in their lives and relationships.
Krista Chavez, LEP
Krista Chavez, LEP
Krista Chavez comes to the FEW Center as a Licensed Educational Psychologist holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Manhattan College, as well as a master’s degree in therapeutic interventions and a professional diploma in school psychology from Fordham University. Krista has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and families in the New York and Rhode Island public school systems, as well as a therapeutic day program in Massachusetts. Krista’s greatest passion is the mental wellness of children and adolescents. She enjoys helping children and adolescents work on areas of need in a safe, client-centered space by building on their strengths. Krista believes establishing a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship in which a child feels safe and supported is the key to making positive changes. She strives to provide clients with the tools and skills needed to manage individual challenges and stressors. When working with children and adolescents, she utilizes a variety of techniques and perspectives including play-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to meet the interests, strengths, and needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.
Lauren LeComte, LICSW
Lauren LeComte, LICSW
A licensed social worker, Lauren LeComte comes to the FEW Center with experience working in schools, outpatient clinics, and community-based case management. These varied experiences fostered a wide breadth of knowledge and perspectives that she utilizes today when supporting children, adolescents, and families. Lauren completed her graduate training at the University of Illinois after earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tampa. She has a passion for working with children and teens, focusing on meeting each client’s needs by building rapport and creating a safe, comfortable space for reflection and growth. She enjoys using mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and expressive arts therapy to engage clients during treatment. Lauren has worked extensively with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma, and complex family dynamics. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families to develop a better understanding of the challenges they face and generating strategies and solutions allowing clients to thrive.
Leandro “Leo” Rosa, LICSW
Leandro “Leo” Rosa, LICSW
Leo has dedicated his life to helping children and families. The son of Dominican immigrants, Leo is fluent in Spanish and uses his bicultural social work expertise to build a strong rapport with adolescents, young adults, and families. Utilizing a strengths-based approach with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Leo works diligently to help improve the lives of his clients. He assists clients to discover and develop their strengths – enabling them successfully navigate life’s challenges. Throughout his 20+ years of professional experience, Leo has worked in a variety of settings including schools, homes, and various agencies. His approach to family therapy is based on the Structural Family Therapy modality, which helps family members identify their roles and better organize their existing “family map” to become a more functional and supportive family unit. When not working, Leo enjoys walks on the beach, supporting his favorite sports teams, and traveling to the Caribbean. He often says, “The sun, the beach, the wind; as I get older my appreciation for all these little things in life keeps growing!”
Melanie Bagaglio, LMHC
Melanie Bagaglio, LMHC
Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just the first step.
--Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Melanie Bagaglio has 20+ years of counseling experience working with clients struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, parenting problems, ADHD, and anger management issues in outpatient clinics, schools, and via telehealth. Additionally, she has helped clients experiencing grief and loss, trauma, career changes, as well as eating and sleep disorders. With her non-judgmental and supportive counseling style, Melanie creates a safe space where one can learn and grow while being treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her solution-focused approach combines cognitive-behavioral and reality-based techniques. Therapy sessions and treatment plans are tailored to meet your unique and specific needs. Counseling can be hard work. Consciously moving toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. If you are ready to take the first step up the staircase, Melanie is ready to support and empower you!
Michelle Gaffney, MSW, LICSW
Michelle Gaffney, MSW, LICSW
Michelle Gaffney graduated from Stonehill College in 1996 and earned her master's degree at Simmons School of Social Work in 2000. She has been working with children and families for over 20 years in a variety of settings, including community agencies, school districts, and private practice. She has extensive knowledge and experience in child and adolescent development, family systems, and educational advocacy. In addition, Michelle has a strong concentration in the area of trauma, earning a certificate in Relational & Multi-contextual Treatment of Trauma from Simmons. She offers support in many areas including, but not limited to abuse/neglect, ADHD, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, depression, divorce, domestic violence, educational struggles, LGBTQ, mood disorders, ODD, substance abuse, and trauma. Michelle utilizes a strengths-based perspective, believing that all people can make positive changes in their lives, given the right support and guidance. Michelle would be happy to meet with a client for a consult; individual, couples, or family counseling, or in a group setting.
Evaluation Team
Brianna Murphy
Brianna Murphy
An undergraduate student at the University of Virginia, Brianna is pursuing a degree in biology/pre-med. Brianna assists the FEW Center evaluation team, utilizing her excellent scientific writing and analysis skills. Additionally, she assists with essential practice management when needed, including media relations updates on the FEW Center website. Brianna hopes to continue her work with the FEW Center evaluation team as a means of gaining further clinical experience in the field of psychology.
Jacqueline Murli, M.A., CAGS
Jacqueline Murli, M.A., CAGS
Jacqueline Murli is a licensed school psychologist who graduated summa cum laude and valedictorian from Regis College with a major in psychology and a concentration in neuroscience. She went on to earn her master’s degree and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in school psychology from William James College, gaining industry experience through internships with the Framingham, Wellesley, and Newton public schools. Before joining the FEW Center, Jacqueline worked in the Wilmington Public Schools conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and providing counseling to students on IEPs. She is well-versed in supporting students with various strengths and academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs – including students with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, executive functioning inefficiencies, and a history of trauma. Utilizing results from evaluations, Jacqueline works collaboratively with families and school districts to create individualized, actionable recommendations that help students meet their maximum potential.
Jenna Gamage, School Psychologist
Jenna Gamage, School Psychologist
Jenna Gamage is a licensed school psychologist. She received her master's and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in school psychology from William James College. Jenna currently works for the Holliston Public Schools conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing counseling and consultation services for middle and high school students and families. Prior to joining Holliston, Jenna completed her graduate-level internship with Dr. Murphy at a therapeutic program intended to support students with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Lastly, Jenna's areas of professional interest include evaluating students to inform educational planning decisions, supporting the mental and behavioral health of children and adolescents, providing crisis prevention and intervention, and conducting educational research.
Jennifer Doherty,
School Psychologist,
Ed.s
Jennifer Doherty, School Psychologist, Ed.S.
Jennifer Doherty received her master’s and education specialist (Ed.S.) degrees from the University of Massachusetts Boston and completed her practicum and internship years within the Boston Public Schools. She currently works for the Dedham Public Schools as a licensed school psychologist, conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing counseling for elementary students through Grade 5. Her areas of professional interest include universal social-emotional learning and skill development for all students and consulting with teachers and families to ensure students have the tools to be successful within the most inclusive setting.
Jannon McKenna,
School Psychologist
Ph.D.
Jannon McKenna, Ph.D.
Dr. Jannon McKenna is a Licensed Educational Psychologist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Michigan before earning her master's and doctoral degrees in counseling and school psychology from Northeastern University.
Dr. McKenna has been employed as a nationally-certified school psychologist since 2011 and is currently working with middle schoolers in the Newton Public Schools, providing assessments, counseling, consultation, and crisis intervention and prevention. Dr. McKenna has served as an adjunct faculty member at Northeastern University, where she taught courses on cognitive assessment and research methods. Additional past experiences include working in a hospital behavioral neurology department, private practice, and elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Massachusetts. Her specialties include providing comprehensive evaluations, as well as supporting students with social and emotional challenges, learning disabilities, and attentional and executive functioning difficulties. Dr. McKenna's priorities when working with children and adolescents are meeting their emotional, behavioral, and academic needs while utilizing students' strengths and advocating to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
Dr. McKenna lives in Wrentham, Massachusetts, with her husband and two children. She enjoys playing and watching sports with her family, as well as traveling and baking.
Stephanie Kindya,
School Psychologist
PSY.S., LEP
Stephanie Kindya, PSY.S., LEP
Stephanie Kindya is a Licensed Educational Psychologist who has served as a counselor and evaluator for the FEW Center for the past five years. She received her bachelor's degree from Duke University before pursuing her master's in Developmental Psychology and Specialists Degree in School Psychology from Gallaudet University. Stephanie currently works in the Norwood Public School District, providing comprehensive evaluations, psychoeducation, consultation, and advocacy to children and families PreK-12. She specializes in strengthening family-school partnerships by helping families understand their child's learning and social-emotional needs, assisting in navigating special education processes, and providing professional development at the district, building classroom, and individual levels. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys distance running and trying out new recipes of all cuisines.
Evaluation Team
Brianna Murphy
Brianna Murphy
An undergraduate student at the University of Virginia, Brianna is pursuing a degree in biology/pre-med. Brianna assists the FEW Center evaluation team, utilizing her excellent scientific writing and analysis skills. Additionally, she assists with essential practice management when needed, including media relations updates on the FEW Center website. Brianna hopes to continue her work with the FEW Center evaluation team as a means of gaining further clinical experience in the field of psychology.
Jacqueline Murli, School Psychologist
Jannon McKenna, Ph.D.
Jacqueline Murli is a licensed school psychologist who graduated summa cum laude and valedictorian from Regis College with a major in psychology and a concentration in neuroscience. She went on to earn her master’s degree and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in school psychology from William James College, gaining industry experience through internships with the Framingham, Wellesley, and Newton public schools. Before joining the FEW Center, Jacqueline worked in the Wilmington Public Schools conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and providing counseling to students on IEPs. She is well-versed in supporting students with various strengths and academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs – including students with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, executive functioning inefficiencies, and a history of trauma. Utilizing results from evaluations, Jacqueline works collaboratively with families and school districts to create individualized, actionable recommendations that help students meet their maximum potential.
Jenna Gamage, School Psychologist
Jenna Gamage, School Psychologist
Jenna Gamage is a licensed school psychologist. She received her master's and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in school psychology from William James College. Jenna currently works for the Holliston Public Schools conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing counseling and consultation services for middle and high school students and families. Prior to joining Holliston, Jenna completed her graduate-level internship with Dr. Murphy at a therapeutic program intended to support students with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Lastly, Jenna's areas of professional interest include evaluating students to inform educational planning decisions, supporting the mental and behavioral health of children and adolescents, providing crisis prevention and intervention, and conducting educational research.
Jennifer Doherty,
School Psychologist,
Ed.s
Jennifer Doherty, School Psychologist, Ed.S.
Jennifer Doherty received her master’s and education specialist (Ed.S.) degrees from the University of Massachusetts Boston and completed her practicum and internship years within the Boston Public Schools. She currently works for the Dedham Public Schools as a licensed school psychologist, conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing counseling for elementary students through Grade 5. Her areas of professional interest include universal social-emotional learning and skill development for all students and consulting with teachers and families to ensure students have the tools to be successful within the most inclusive setting.
Jannon McKenna,
School Psychologist
Ph.D.
Jannon McKenna, Ph.D.
Dr. Jannon McKenna is a Licensed Educational Psychologist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Michigan before earning her master's and doctoral degrees in counseling and school psychology from Northeastern University.
Dr. McKenna has been employed as a nationally-certified school psychologist since 2011 and is currently working with middle schoolers in the Newton Public Schools, providing assessments, counseling, consultation, and crisis intervention and prevention. Dr. McKenna has served as an adjunct faculty member at Northeastern University, where she taught courses on cognitive assessment and research methods. Additional past experiences include working in a hospital behavioral neurology department, private practice, and elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Massachusetts. Her specialties include providing comprehensive evaluations, as well as supporting students with social and emotional challenges, learning disabilities, and attentional and executive functioning difficulties. Dr. McKenna's priorities when working with children and adolescents are meeting their emotional, behavioral, and academic needs while utilizing students' strengths and advocating to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
Dr. McKenna lives in Wrentham, Massachusetts, with her husband and two children. She enjoys playing and watching sports with her family, as well as traveling and baking.
Stephanie Kindya,
School Psychologist
PSY.S., LEP
Stephanie Kindya, PSY.S., LEP
Stephanie Kindya is a Licensed Educational Psychologist who has served as a counselor and evaluator for the FEW Center for the past five years. She received her bachelor's degree from Duke University before pursuing her master's in Developmental Psychology and Specialists Degree in School Psychology from Gallaudet University. Stephanie currently works in the Norwood Public School District, providing comprehensive evaluations, psychoeducation, consultation, and advocacy to children and families PreK-12. She specializes in strengthening family-school partnerships by helping families understand their child's learning and social-emotional needs, assisting in navigating special education processes, and providing professional development at the district, building classroom, and individual levels. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys distance running and trying out new recipes of all cuisines.