Springfield Office Therapists

Sara is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Licensed Associate Counselor and a Licensed Professional Art Therapist. She received her Master’s degree in Creative Art Therapy Counseling from Hofstra University.  Prior to working at IPG, Sara worked in an outpatient substance use and mental health treatment program providing individual and group therapy. She has also worked in hospital settings on both detox and inpatient psychiatric units. Currently, Sara treats adults and teens utilizing an eclectic approach involving techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), creative art therapies and mindfulness. She believes in the importance of the therapeutic relationship with the client and working together to build healthy coping skills to manage life’s struggles.

Anna Gonnello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her master’s degree in social work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. She worked in various therapeutic settings for over a decade with extensive experience in school-based social work prior to joining IPG. Anna utilizes modalities such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and solution focused brief therapy. Anna maintains a humanistic and strengths-based approach to therapy as she is a firm believer that no matter how grim one’s current circumstance or present outlook on life, each individual has an inner light, power and strength that they can call upon to better their lives. She believes profound change and personal healing is possible when provided with a safe, non-judgmental  environment. In her work, Anna strives to create a safe space where her clients can be heard and validated in order to allow supportive, collaborative healing to take place. Anna works with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family issues, women’s issues and maternal mental health (training obtained through Postpartum Support International). She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers – National and New Jersey Chapters and the New Jersey Association of Women Therapists.