Counseling Programs
Our counseling programs are an integral component of the agency’s services, providing access to quality, confidential and affordable counseling for youth and their families.
Youth and Family Services complies with a Professional Code of Ethics and clients are assured that all sessions remain confidential. Centrally located at 322 Main Street in The Kirtland House, Youth and Family Services provides a safe, secure and comfortable environment for those seeking help.
In addition, clinicians are present within the Middle and High Schools to provide support services to students.
Clinical Staff
All Youth and Family Services staff members are experienced professionals dedicated to working with youth, parents and the community.
All clinical staff possess Master’s degrees, post-education training and are state-licensed. In addition, counselors receive weekly clinical supervision and consultation.
Youth and Family Services is an approved training facility for master’s level internships under the supervision of a doctorate-level psychologist and school psychologist a,d an AAMFT-approved supervisor.
Administrative Office
Monday - Friday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Name | Title | Phone |
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Heather McNeil, LMFT, LADC
| Y&FS Director | (860) 510-5042 |
Brenda Partyka, LMSW
| Clinician | (860) 395-3190 |
Joanne Deal, LPC
| Clinician | (860) 395-3190 |
Adam Stahr, LMFT
| Clinician | (860) 510-5047 |
Trisha Strecker, LMFT
| Clinician | (860) 510-5056 |
Justin Alessio, LMFT-A
| Clinician | (860) 510-5050 |
Samantha Steinmacher, MA, EdS, LPC
| Clinician | (860) 395-3190 |
Kathleen Laundy, Ph.D., LMFT
| Clinical Consultant |
Program Coordinators
Name | Title | Phone |
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Brenda Partyka, LMSW
| Wilderness Coordinator | (860) 395-3190 |
Brittany Eckert
| Program Coordinator | (860) 510-5051 |
Justin Alessio, LMFT-A
| Program Coordinator | (860) 510-5050 |