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Centered Minds

Centered Minds is a psychotherapy practice serving residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts and North Carolina.

07/21/2025

We just can’t say enough great things about the work Kaiya does - but let us start by spreading the good news that she has opened two new spots in her schedule! Visit our website or send us an email to get on her calendar.

07/08/2025

We had the *most* fun on our team outing to the Red Sox last night! It was Jess’s first game and we can confirm that she is a Fenway natural. Just missing our newest team member, Dina!

Not only are we a ballpark blast, but we also have some openings for new patients in CT, MA and NC! Pop by our website to learn more about our team and see what we’re up to when we aren’t eating Fenway franks and singing Sweet Caroline. ⚾️

07/01/2025

Please join our team in welcoming Dina Shea-Fraize, MSW, LCSW (MA), PMH-C to Centered Minds!

We have been SO excited to make this announcement! Dina comes to our group with phenomenal previous experience. Before becoming a therapist, Dina owned a private doula and midwifery practice serving birthing people and families in Central Massachusetts for over 20 years. She is a mom of four, Mimi to her beloved grandson and has invaluable experience as a both a parent and clinician.

Dina specializes in working with people in the perinatal period who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty transitioning to parenthood and those with a history of trauma. She also has experience treating an array of conditions including postpartum depression/anxiety, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and more.

Dina offers virtual sessions treating residents throughout Massachusetts, accepts most major insurances and is now accepting scheduling requests. To see full bio, request an appointment or learn more about any of our team members and service offerings visit www.centeredminds.com.

04/29/2025

Therapy waitlists? The worst.

If you’ve been waiting to schedule with a new therapist, the wait is over! We are pleased to share that Becca Cohen, LICSW has expanded her schedule to offer two new appointment times.

Becca is licensed in Massachusetts and able to work with residents anywhere in the state. She accepts most major insurances and loves work with older adults, parents and adults in the “sandwich generation,” caring for aging parents and children.

To snag one of these spots with Becca, shoot us an email at office@centeredminds.com or visit www.centeredminds.com and request an appointment.

02/17/2025

We’re recruiting! This fully virtual role is your opportunity to work alongside a great team of clinicians. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive team, with all the independence of your own caseload and work from home setup. Let’s chat!

02/14/2025

We 💕 the chance to use some nerdy therapy humor. Happy Valentine’s Day from the team here at !

11/04/2024

Join us in welcoming Rebecca Cohen, LICSW to the Centered Minds family!

Becca is a mom, a wife, a sister, a daughter - and the newest clinician here at Centered Minds! She is independently licensed to work with individuals in Massachusetts and brings a wealth of professional experience to her work. In her free time, you can find her gardening, crafting, enjoying visual arts and spending time with her family and friends.

Becca is now scheduling telehealth appointments for December. To learn more or to get on Becca’s schedule, visit us at www.centeredminds.com or shoot us an email at office@centeredminds.com.

Welcome, Becca!

10/31/2024

Happy Howl-o-ween from our furry friends 🎃👻

06/13/2024

Wrapping up our meet the team - and last up is me! This month is the 5 year anniversary of the opening of Centered Minds and I can’t believe how fast it’s gone by. I’m so grateful for this practice, and all the other great therapists on this team - and for everyone who has entrusted us to be a part of their life! Thanks to all of you.

If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with our team, or would like to learn more about , visit our website at www.centeredminds.com or send us an email at office@centeredminds.com.

More about me below 👇🏻

What do you love about your job?

I say all the time (sorry for all of you that have already heard this) that I have a super unfair advantage in life in that I get to do this work. I spend my days talking to people and hearing our shared fears, experiences, etc. There’s so much freedom in knowing what a shared experience life is and I’m so grateful for it.

Favorite hobbies when not working?

I spend most of my time with my husband, our 5 kids and our 4 (yes, 4. long story) dogs. I also love to read, live music and concerts, cooking and baking and Peloton. This year I’ve found a love of running and I’m having so much fun training for my first marathon this fall!

Best advice you’ve ever received?

In undergrad we were talking about career plans with our stats professor (Dr. Wolf at ECSU, IYKYK) and I casually mentioned some worries about affording grad school and continuing on. I already had two kids at the time and school had been an uphill journey for me as a working mom also in school full time. When he heard this he said, “You keep going. If you have to sell what you own, if you have to take every loan they’ll give ya or sell a kidney, you just don’t give up and you figure it out and you do it.” He’s since passed away, but was an encourager even through grad school and I’ve never regretted taking his advice!

05/31/2024

Say hi to Kaiya!

Kaiya is the newest member of our team, coming on board late last year. Kaiya brings great skills, with a background in higher education and dual Masters Degrees in both social work and higher education administration. Her clinical insights and enthusiasm have been a joy to add to our team, and we love hearing how much patients are already raving about their work with her. Kaiya is a gem and we’re so glad to have her as part of our group!

Get to know Kaiya a little better:

Favorite Meal:
Sushi

Favorite Hobbies:
When I’m not working I enjoy going for a long walk, going to a workout class, trying a new coffee shop, or spending time with my dog!

Best Advice I’ve Gotten:
“You did the best you could with the skills you had at the time.”

To find out more about our team or to work with us, visit us at our website or reach out via email.
www.centeredminds.com
office@centeredminds.com

05/13/2024

Meet Jess!
Katie here to brag on Jess. Jess is a grad school friend who was the first therapist to join the team when I expanded, and was an encourager long before she joined Centered Minds. Before working together, I hosted a walk to support individuals impacted by su***de at a previous job, and was surprised to see Jess was there that morning, ready to participate - and not just to be supportive to me, but because she is genuinely passionate about the work that she does and about supporting people navigating mental health and life’s challenges. As I fumbled my way through the transition from individual to group practice, Jess came along for the ride and has been a major part of CM’s growth. Jess is a Peloton-riding, adventure-seeking outdoor enthusiast who also happens to be a great friend, mom, wife and therapist - and we’re all so glad to work with her. Get to know Jess a little better:

Favorite hobbies when not working:
I appreciate all the seasons here in New England, so I love exploring the outdoors all year long. I especially love going to the beach with my family and friends in the summer and walking trails in the fall. I also enjoy reading books, baking homemade cookies, and making crafts.

Favorite meal:
I enjoy all kinds of hearty soups and I love trying authentic food dishes. Enjoying a bowl of Pho is the perfect meal for me!

Best advice I’ve ever received:
Think about all that you are, instead of what you are not.

Favorite part of your job?
I love taking part in others’ personal growth journeys and witnessing them overcome challenges. I love teaching problem solving skills, empowering others to recognize their strengths, and providing support through life transitions.

To find out more about services offered at Centered Minds or work with our team, email as at office@centeredminds.com or visit our website.
www.centeredminds.com

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day from our team. We’re so grateful to have the opportunity to walk with and support so many women on their journey through motherhood. Sending everyone love today. 💛

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http://centeredminds.com/

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