Brooke Bull
Master’s Student
“I believe change occurs when people broaden the scope of what is thinkable. Through conversation, we can construct new landscapes of what is possible, and what once felt limiting and problematic can start to feel more open and full of possibility.”
Areas of Interest: Collaborative problem-solving with families and individuals and exploring the use of mindfulness as an agent of change in therapy
Previous Education/Degree(s): BA in Art, Mount Holyoke College; MA in English Literature, University of Maryland, College Park
Previous Experience Working with People: Taught high school art and English for six years
Jeanette Carey
Master’s Student
“I believe a therapist is a guide in helping clients make healthy decisions. They are there to listen with an open mind and support the client.”
Areas of Interest: Painting, crafting, kayaking, reading, badminton
Previous Education/Degree(s): BA in Drawing and Painting, Rivier College
Previous Experience Working with People: Seven years in the hotel industry, with three years of hotel management experience
Giordana Diaz
Master’s Student
“I think everyone benefits from having a kind, supportive person with whom to discuss life issues. At times, we need someone outside our family or social network as a resource person. When we want to gain perspective or make changes, a support system is vital.”
Areas of Interest: Reading, dancing, making movies, and working on creative projects
Previous Education/Degree(s): BA in Liberal Studies, Antioch University Los Angeles; Associate of Arts in Acting, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Los Angeles
Previous Experience Working with People: Volunteered as a conversation partner in English classes for international students at the University of Georgia; served as a kindergarten teacher’s assistant; and interned at a production company as a casting director
Erin L. George
Master’s Student
“We are all connected in some way or another. Together, we are able to seek change. Change is always possible when members of a system are vested in healing and recovery.”
Areas of Interest: Couples therapy, parenting issues, adolescents, trauma and abuse, narrative therapy, Bowenian therapy, art therapy
Previous Education/Degree(s): BA in Public Affairs Journalism, Keene State College; BA in Sociology, Keene State College
Previous Experience Working with People: Journalist for fifteen years, covering the education and health beats; marketing director at Monadnock Family Services in Keene for eight years; volunteer in Monadnock and Keene school districts; para-educator and tutor in the Monadnock school district; currently working as direct care support provider for Chesco Services, Inc. and assistant soccer coach for the Troy/Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, recreation league
Emily Marks
Master’s Student
Areas of Interest: Problem-solving and interpersonal relationships, as well as art, movies, books, international travel, nature walks, cooking, and learning new things
Previous Education/Degrees: BA in History, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
Previous Experience Working with People: Direct client service at Monadnock Family Services
Charity Shuster
Master’s Student
“I believe that a person is the only one who can change themselves and their situations, and one has to want change for change to occur. I feel therapy is a collaborative process, and the therapist is learning as much as the client is. It is the therapist’s job to provide resources and insight as to options for different situations. The therapist is an ally and support system, as well as a mentor. There is no problem too small to bring to therapy.”
Areas of Interest: Human rights and advocacy work, Bowenian therapy, narrative therapy, internal family systems, and the approaches of Byron Katie. “Personally, I love animals (especially my two dogs), horseback riding, hiking, the ocean, taking walks, and spending time with my family and close friends.”
Previous Education/Degree(s): BA in Psychology,from Saint Joseph College; certified victims advocate
Previous Experience Working with People: Has worked with special needs children for five years and done advocacy work for their families, as well as advocacy work for victims of domestic violence/abuse victims
Jota Weeks
Master’s Student
“We are all people trying to find our place in the world, and sometimes we get lost or confused in the process. Therapy acts as a means for rediscovering and orientating ourselves in order to find our way home. I believe that there are many homes and even more ways to get there, and by working together, I hope to be able to help people find their way once again.”
Areas of Interest: Families and couples, alternative and non-traditional family structures, constructed family/friend circles, and friendship reparation, with a personal background in Christian religions and a general knowledge of most others. “I understand faith and believe I may have some aptitude for working with Christian faith-based issues. I am also versed in dealing with numerous multicultural issues from my international experiences.”
Previous Education/Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology from Marlboro College.
Previous Experience Working with People: I have been employed at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan
