Tess is a Licensed Masters Social Worker. Tess received her bachelor’s degree in International Affairs with a concentration in contemporary cultures and societies. She continued her education to obtain her Masters of Social Work from the University of Connecticut with a focus on working with individuals, groups, and families. She has experience working with adults of all ages in a variety of settings, including the criminal justice system, outpatient substance use treatment, and university mental health systems. Tess uses a variety of therapeutic approaches when working with clients including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused. She believes in meeting people where they are at, and understands that every individual has a unique story based on who they are and where they come from.

Tess is a social work supervisee and is supervised by Lisa Kays LCSW License Number 0904012378.