Counseling Programs

Counseling, Depression Screening and Resources

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.

NameTitlePhone
Heather McNeil, LMFT, LADC

Y&FS Director

(860) 510-5042

Brenda Partyka, LMSW

Clinician

(860) 395-3190

Joanne Deal, LPC

Clinician
Group Facilitator

(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

NameTitlePhone
Brenda Partyka, LMSW

Wilderness Coordinator

(860) 395-3190

Brittany Eckert

Program Coordinator

(860) 510-5051

Justin Alessio, LMFT-A

Program Coordinator

(860) 510-5050