CENTER FOR THERAPY AND HEALING WELCOMES YOU
“The curious paradox is that, when I accept myself as I am, then I can change.”
Carl Rogers
HELENE SYLVETSKY
Administrative Coordinator
As an Administrative Coordinator working closely with our clinical staff, I provide support for non-therapy tasks. My role involves assisting with various administrative aspects such as insurance coordination, HSA accounts, billing, and bookkeeping.
With my extensive experience in the mental health field, I understand that navigating insurance benefits and entitlements can be challenging. I am here to help alleviate any confusion or concerns you may have in this regard, ensuring a smoother administrative process for you.
Outside of work I enjoy reading, engaging in regular exercise, spending quality time with friends, and pursuing my passion for quilting.
Rest assured that our clinical staff keeps me informed about how I can be of assistance to you. As your Administrative Assistant, my aim is to contribute to your overall experience by addressing administrative tasks effectively and providing you with the support you need throughout your therapeutic journey.
Rachael Chase
I am a dedicated and compassionate psychology professional, recently completing my Master's degree in Psychology from an institution in London. My academic journey has been enriched by a focus on understanding human behavior and providing effective therapeutic support to diverse populations.
My practical experience includes working with a suicide hotline, where I provided critical emotional support and crisis intervention. I have also volunteered in halfway houses, assisting individuals navigating challenging transitions and striving toward personal growth. Additionally, I have worked extensively with children who have experienced trauma, fostering resilience and helping them develop coping mechanisms in safe and nurturing environments.
I am passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives by creating spaces for healing and growth. My approach combines evidence-based practices with empathy and understanding, ensuring each individual receives the tailored support they need to thrive.
Brianna Rzeznik, MA MT-BC
Masters Level Clinician and Board Certified Music Therapist
I am a clinician working toward full licensure under the supervision of Genevieve Nave, LMHC. I have experience counseling both youth and adults, including those who are neurodivergent. I celebrate the unique identity and story of every client I meet, and as your therapist, you can count on me to be accepting, supportive, authentic, and solution-oriented. In addition to being a mental health counselor, I am also a Board-Certified Music Therapist with my own active music therapy practice; my clients have included neurodivergent youth and adults, individuals with acute emotional and behavioral health disturbances, and children facing parental incarceration and deportation. I enjoy integrating music, art, and other expressive techniques into mental health counseling, and I may be the right fit for clients who feel as though they’d like to try processing through creative expression. (And if that’s not you, that’s perfectly okay, too– I am equally comfortable keeping things verbal!)
Laura Madden, MA
Master's Level Clinician
I am a school counselor working toward licensure for mental health counseling under the supervision of Genevieve Nave. I am dedicated to supporting individuals and families through challenging life transitions. With over a decade of experience in the field, I have a particular interest in grief counseling and working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
My background in trauma-informed care enables me to provide sensitive and effective support to individuals. As a therapist, you can expect me to be genuine, caring, and supportive, with a strong sense of curiosity. I have extensive experience facilitating different types of parent groups and I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. When I'm not working, you can find me curled up with a good book or spending quality time with my beloved Golden Retriever, Hemingway!
GENEVIEVE NAVE, LMHC
I provide psychotherapy in a private practice setting to instill self-understanding among clients and to encourage them to adopt alternative perspectives and attitudes.
With a strong background in the field of substance abuse, I specialize in addressing numbing behaviors, and their root causes.
I may be the right therapist for you if you are struggling with adjustments due to stage of life and transitions like emerging adulthood, or new motherhood. I may be the right therapist for you if you are facing challenges with fulfillment from your employment, or in your relationships, or are recovering from trauma and/or addiction.
My theoretical framework is rooted in a strong foundation of both cognitive and molecular neuroscience, and in the belief of human resilience and capacity for change. In addition to providing psychotherapy to my clients, I provide clinical supervision to the other clinicians in the practice.
SUPERVISOR QUALIFICATIONS
Experience You Can Count On
SMITH COLLEGE: BA IN NEUROSCIENCE
Students who major in neuroscience at Smith College graduate with deep knowledge of neuroscience and several well-developed skills. They learn fundamental principles about the nervous system at multiple levels of analysis, from molecular and cellular aspects through systems, behavioral and cognitive levels.
LESLEY UNIVERSITY: MA CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: DANCE THERAPY
Training in Lesley's graduate program prepares clinicians to address the emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual health of individuals using dance as a lens for observation, research, and intervention.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. I have been certified by the The Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions, which licenses candidates who meet the requirements developed for these professions.
PUBLICATION AND HONORS:
Edward F Pace-Schott, Genevieve Nave, Alexandra Morgan, and Rebecca M.C. Spencer. "Sleep-dependent Modulation of Affect Guided Decision-making." Journal of Sleep Research (2011)
Sigma Xi Research Honor Society
COUPLES THERAPY
Quality Care
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
A Happier, Healthier You
FAMILY THERAPY
Here For You
FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Insurance Accepted
Accepted Insurance
At Center for Therapy and Healing, Genevieve is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA.
Clients are responsible for all co-payments, and deductible charges.
If you have a PPO for health insurance, we will provide any necessary information, so that you can be reimbursed by Blue Cross.
Out of Network Coverage for Your Psychological Needs
If Blue Cross is not your insurance company, please do not hesitate to contact your own insurance company to ask whether they provide out-of-network benefits. We are happy to provide you with any information that you need.
Private Payment Information
At Center for Therapy and Healing, the fee for a 60-minute psychotherapy session is $150. We ask for payment at each session. Since the outset of this practice, Genevieve has gone above and beyond to accommodate to the unique situation of every patient. Call to see what your options are today.
COMMON QUERIES
DO YOU ACCEPT HEALTH INSURANCE?
Yes! We are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Depending on your plan, you may have a copayment, or a deductible that is your responsibility. This is an agreement between you, and your insurance company.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS AN APPOINTMENT?
We do have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Since we cannot bill an insurance company for a session that did not occur, and it is not enough notice to fill the appointment time, cancellations falling within this window will result in a charge for the missed session.
CAN I REACH MY THERAPIST IN BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS?
Yes. Clinicians are usually able to respond to emails within 12-24 hours, but do not always check emails daily. It is understood that any replies made are not therapy. If you are experiencing a clinical emergency, your clinician will want to know, but emergency services are necessary.
HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
A "therapeutic hour" is 50-60 minutes. It is standard practice to book one hour appointments at a frequency that is determined by your therapist to be clinically appropriate.