"We rise by lifting others."

Leigh is the owner of Inspiring Insight LLC, graduated from Boston College with a BA in Psychology and Education, and stayed at BC to obtain a Masters Degree in Developmental Psychology.  She later returned to school at Northeastern University to attain a second Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, culminating in an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies).  Leigh has worked as a clinician in a variety of settings including an inpatient psychiatric unit, a community-based treatment program, a DYS facility, and an agency that provides intensive in-home counseling for families in crisis. Leigh worked in a group practice for four years before choosing to open her own private practice, later opening her own group practice, Inspiring Insight, LLC.  Leigh is a member of the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association (MaMHCA). 

Jen is an LMHC with experience with a variety of clients in area mental health clinics.  She received her Master's in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College in 2001 and has been licensed in Massachusetts since 2003. Jen enjoys supporting families, children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate challenges and grow their strengths.  Her professional interests include anxiety, grief, PTSD, mindfulness, and CBT.  When not working, Jen enjoys hiking, knitting, and planning family trips. 

Whitney is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 10 years of experience.  She graduated from Boston College in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and received her Master of Social Work from Simmons University School of Social Work in 2011.  Whitney has worked and trained in a variety of settings and has experience working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, illness, injury, life transitions, loss and grief, and end of life.  She believes in taking a relational and strengths-based approach to each individual client and utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in navigating through difficult times and transitions.

Heather believes you deserve to live your best life possible. She is an independent social worker licensed in Massachusetts with over 20 years of experience working in human services. She has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, adoption, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. She has also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and does not believe in stigmatizing labels. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive counseling. She will tailor your dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. She believes our experiences are life lessons, not life sentences, and that we can learn and grow from our mistakes. She also believes that life is better with laughter, and many clients have commented on how her sense of humor has helped them through some difficult times. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step she is here to support and empower you and to be by your side every step of the way.

Claire received her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University. She has worked as a clinician across a variety of settings including intensive in-home family therapy and outpatient counseling. Claire uses an eclectic mix of narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral strategies to help individuals address a wide range of issues including anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, and relationship struggles. She particularly enjoys working with adult populations and navigating multicultural issues. In her free time, Claire enjoys cooking, gardening, and studying languages.

Jessica, or Jess, received a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling with Trauma and Addiction specialties from Cambridge College in 2015, as well as a Master of Science in Human Services Counseling Studies from Capella University in 2010. She has worked in the Mental Health field since 2011, in multiple aspects from Direct Care to In-Home Therapy and Out-Patient. She specializes in working within the field of trauma and addiction care, as well as working with children, Military Veterans, and the LGBTQ+ community. She currently works as a licensed EMT and volunteers her time with her town's Fire Department as well. She is an avid animal lover, and you will sometimes see her Service Dogs in Training at the office. Jess is currently in the process of going back to school to further her education by getting her Ph. D. in Neurophysiology Testing and Clinical Psychology.

Eric is a well rounded LCSW who has been in the field since 2017. During this time he has worked with clients from 3 to 70 years old, with families, at-risk youth, LGBTQ+ community, within school systems, and legal systems. During his time as a clinician he has become adept at working with clients and their families who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, reactive attachment disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Eric wants you to know that he is not here to “fix” you, but rather help you find the tools and skills through trauma-informed behavioral and processing modalities that work best for your lifestyle, so that you can become a version of yourself that has found peace and happiness. 

Kristen Peterson is a psychotherapist with a special interest in treating PTSD, childhood trauma, generational trauma, complex PTSD, developmental trauma, and personality disorders. With a strong foundation in psychodynamic and attachment-based theories, Kristen offers a nuanced and empathetic approach to helping clients uncover, process, and integrate deep-seated emotional blocks and trauma responses.

Drawing from both clinical expertise and personal lived experience—including her own journey with relational trauma related to adoption and the foster care system—Kristen brings a uniquely authentic and informed perspective to her work. She is passionate about supporting individuals aged 12 through adulthood, fostering awareness, self compassion, and healing through a trauma-informed lens.

Kristen integrates evidence-based modalities such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to meet each client’s unique needs. As a certified Reiki practitioner, she also incorporates somatic approaches—including Reiki, sound healing, and mindfulness—to support nervous system regulation and holistic body-mind integration.

Prior to joining Inspiring Insight, Kristen gained valuable experience as an in-home therapist for children and families and as a social worker with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work with a certificate in trauma, underscoring her academic and clinical grounding in trauma-informed care.

Kristen is committed to creating a safe, supportive therapeutic space where clients can explore the impact of their environments across the lifespan, develop healthier relational patterns, and reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.

Kenzie is a pre-licensed mental health counselor at Inspiring Insight with her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College. She loves to work with clients of all ages, especially teens and young adults, and helps to address challenges using a strength-based approach and utilizing techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Kenzie’s previous experience working in healthcare and her background in Health Science helps to inform her holistic approach to treating mental health. In her free time, Kenzie loves to spend time outside, read, hike and be with her dogs. She believes in finding joy in the small things and will be there to support you every step of the way. 

Mandy Solecki is a master’s-level clinical mental health counseling intern at Inspiring Insight and a Usui Reiki Master, practicing in the wellness field since 2020. What began as a personal self-healing journey during a chaotic time quickly evolved into a passion for helping others reconnect with their own healing potential.

Mandy offers both in-person and distance Reiki sessions, supporting clients in releasing what no longer serves them and creating space for balance, clarity, and peace. She also offers Reiki-infused meditations for both adults and children - blending energy healing with mindfulness to create calming, restorative experiences.

In her counseling work, Mandy brings a holistic lens and, when appropriate, gently incorporates Reiki techniques into sessions to support emotional regulation and somatic awareness. Her integrative approach aims to help clients feel safe, empowered, and more connected to themselves on their path toward healing.