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Shrouk Samhan, LMSW

February 21, 2018 By

Shrouk Samhan, LMSW

Shrouk Samhan is a licensed social worker who has four years of experience working with children and families in the foster care system. She has found success working with individuals of all ages and identities, particularly children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties and problems, including trauma symptoms, parenting issues and concerns, depression, anxiety symptoms, anger issues, low self-esteem, and relationship problems.

Shrouk is a warm and genuine therapist. She has developed an authentic and integrative approach to foster trust with her clients. Her approach also focuses on positivity, empathy, and unconditional support, while posing challenges to her clients when appropriate.

Shrouk received her Bachelor’s degree from Sacred Heart University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from UConn School of Social Work. Upon graduating in 2020, she started her career working in the child welfare system. The ultimate goals for her clients is to forge a healing connection that can be transferred outside of the therapy room into daily relationships.

Emma Dupont, LPCA

February 20, 2018 By

Emma Dupont, LPCA

Emma Dupont, LPCA, is a psychotherapist working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions and perinatal mental health issues. She works to create a safe space for clients to explore relational issues, identify barriers to growth, uncover strengths and feel empowered and capable of change. Emma believes that everyone is unique and therefore uses an integrative and eclectic approach that incorporates a variety of modalities to cater treatment to each individual. Emma aims to pay attention to intersections of identity and cultural context to get a holistic understanding of client experiences. She recognizes that therapy is a vulnerable experience and aims to create a warm space where compassion, healing, support and humor can exist. Her clinical experience includes working with LGBTQ individuals and young adults. Prior to receiving her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, Emma held various relationship management oriented jobs where building trust and listening to clients were essential skills. Her decision to pursue a career in therapy grew out of a desire to spend her time focusing on helping individuals pursue wellness and living a more meaningful life.

Anne LaPorta, LCSW

February 19, 2018 By

Anne LaPorta, LCSW

Anne believes in the potential for change and self-growth throughout the life cycle. Meeting her clients
with compassion and respect, she works in an interactive manner to help them define areas of work and
set attainable goals. Depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life transitions are just a few of the
concerns that can be addressed.

Anne is a graduate of Simmons College and received her Master of Social Work from Columbia
University. She has enthusiastically provided psychotherapy to adults and couples for more than 15
years. Anne has worked in hospital, university and corporate settings in addition to private practice.
Tailoring therapy techniques to each individual's needs is a creative process involving guiding clients
towards new avenues of thought, behavior and skills, leading to an improved overall sense of wellness.

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