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Areas of Expertise

A Well Place uses both dynamic and behavioral styles of care. Treatment interventions include talk therapy, skill building, cognitive restructuring, behavior planning, relaxation and mindfulness practice.

Psychotherapy Services

  • Individual Therapy for Young Adults and Adults

Clinical Specialties Include:

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Body Image Issues

  • Depression and Mood Disorders

  • Grief & Loss

  • Life Transitions

  • Self-Esteem

  • Stress Management

  • Anxiety & Panic Disorders

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Family Conflict, Separation and Divorce

  • LGBTQ

  • Relationship Issues

  • School and Work Related Issues

  • Trauma & PTSD

My Approach

Our Team

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Alyssa Pacific, LICSW
Founder and CEO at A Well Place, LLC.

 

She has comprehensive experience as a psychotherapist in private practice, inpatient/outpatient mental health, and school and community settings.  She has worked with various age populations in individual, group and family therapy.  She is currently specializing in the treatment of adolescents, young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, mood disturbance, trauma, LGBTQIA issues, identity and personality development, grief and loss, academic and work issues, adjustments to life transitions, interpersonal struggles, self-harm and suicidality.

Alyssa has been described as warm, caring, humorous, thoughtful, sensitive, and easy to talk to. Through her work Alyssa has developed the ability to draw upon a variety of care modalities, including psychodynamic, insight oriented, expressive, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, interpersonal, mindfulness practices, and systems perspectives. She is committed to identify, encourage, and value your strengths and support you in improving your relationships to live a fuller, more satisfying life.

Alyssa Pacific is a Smith College School for Social Work alumnus and is a member of NASW (National Association of Social Workers).

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Alison Mason Mills

Ali Mason Mills

EOA - Executive Operations Administrator

 

Ali has a long history of providing highly responsible, diversified and confidential administrative support. Ali manages the office and maintains comprehensive knowledge of executive operations, policies, practices and personnel.

 

  • Coordinates and facilitates high-level executive functions with wide latitude for independent judgment.

  • Schedules appointments and coordinates arrangements for meetings and conferences. Coordinates payroll. Handles IT setup and issues.

  • Performs a variety of duties to conserve the time of the executive, such as keeping business bookkeeping records and other business items as directed

  • Exhibits a high level of tact and discretion due to the frequency of high level internal and external contacts

  • Analyzes complex information requests and determines appropriate action

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A Well Place, LLC Our Team Leighton Jones

Leighton Jones (they/them), LCSW

Clinical Therapist

Leighton Jones is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes in the power of partnership and self-determination. With a Master’s in Social Work from Salem State University (2023), Leighton takes a personalized approach that centers on your individual experiences and aspirations. They use a blend of evidence-based techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), harm reduction, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore and heal. Leighton specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities but has a broad range of experience helping individuals from diverse backgrounds. They are committed to supporting clients dealing with a variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, dating and domestic violence, neurodivergence, and mental or physical disabilities. Whether you're navigating complex emotions, seeking effective tools for stress management, or healing from past trauma, working with Leighton you will find a supportive environment where you can pause, reflect, and build resilience. Together, we'll work to help you discover your inner strength, overcome challenges, and create a life and mindset that aligns with your personal values.

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Rose Doan, MA

Outpatient Clinician

​Rose holds a master's degree in counseling psychology with a trauma focus from Fisher College and is working towards LMHC licensure. Rose has experience working with people of all ages in outpatient and inpatient settings. She has worked with those struggling from depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm, and trauma-related disorders. She takes a person-centered, strength-based, and psychodynamic approach to her work with clients and utilizes trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT modalities. Rose is passionate about utilizing humor and fostering a comfortable and trustworthy therapeutic relationship to encourage self-empowerment and healing emotional wounds. 

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Danielle Warford, LCSW 

Psychotherapist

Danielle is a compassionate and trauma-informed therapist who believes each client possesses strengths and goals. Danielle strives to understand each client's unique lived experiences in order to work collaboratively and creatively to empower each client with the tools and skills to get unstuck, cope with challenges and stressors, gain a sense of control over distressing thoughts and emotions, regulate the nervous system, and reach short-term and/or long-term goals. With a master's degree in clinical social work from The Ohio State University, Danielle has experience providing individual therapy to young adults and adults and strives to provide a safe and supportive environment for all clients. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety and panic, OCD, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, identity, grief and loss, chronic illness, chronic pain, and LGBTQIA+ issues. She leads with warmth and utilizes her training and creativity to customize therapy to fit each client and utilizes a blend of modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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