Ana Barend MA, LMHC, NCC
Ana is a warm, inviting, and compassionate therapist who cares deeply for her clients’ well-being and healing. She has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s in Human Services Counseling, Marriage and Family cognate. Ana is now working on her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision to improve as a clinician and further her career goals.
Further, Ana is a former professional surfer, and she served as the Women’s Chaplain for the World Surf League (WSL), which gave her experience in offering support in goal setting, self-worth, and holistic care. She implements the theoretical framework deriving from cognitive behavioral and somatic therapies while drawing a strength-based approach to her counseling. Additionally, Ana is trained and certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Her areas of interest are spirituality integration, anxiety, depression, identity, trauma, and developmental attachment issues. Ana has presented at numerous counseling conferences on embodiment practices, trauma, multiculturalism, and leadership.
Ana is a Christian and possesses a Christian worldview, which means she values the dignity and worth of every human being. As such, she aims to practice with the awareness of grace, love, understanding, respect, and compassion. Ana endeavors to display genuine empathy, listening ears, authentic connection, and validation while fostering hope and empowerment toward her clients’ goals and healing. She deeply values every soul in front of her, for she believes everyone bears God’s image. She seeks to promote wellness and a life lived to the fullest with gratitude, meaning, and acceptance.
Ana is fluent in Portuguese.
Ana accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum Plans (United Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim, AllWays), Aetna, and Tufts (Commercial) insurance.
CONTACT: abarend@visitthewell.org; 401-222-0851
Susan Ramondetta, MSW, LICSW
Susan holds a BA degree in Human Services from Simmons College and a Masters in Social Work degree from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. She worked for over twenty-five years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health (DMH) initially as a case manager providing comprehensive management services to a caseload of children, adolescents and adults. Later on in her career at DMH she became an eligibility specialist, completing clinical needs assessments to applicants of all ages. Presently she splits her time working as a behavioral therapist at a private clinic in Plymouth and as a therapist at The Well.
Clients: Susan’s areas of clinical focus are adults, teenagers, adjustment issues, chronic mental illness, depression, anxiety and addiction. She's available Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Susan accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Tufts, Tufts Navigator, Beacon, BMC HealthNet, Fallon, GIC Unicare, and Neighborhood Health. Her services also may be covered as an Out of Network Provider and by Flexible Spending Accounts.
CONTACT: smramondetta@gmail.com
Marci Danielle Bonner, M.Ed., LMHC, CAGS
Marci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Trauma Informed Care. Marci graduated with a dual degree from Cambridge College in Mental Health Counseling & Marriage and Family Therapy. Marci later returned to Cambridge College to obtain an Advanced Certificate in Trauma Informed Care. Additionally, Marci has a specialty in Addiction Counseling and has earned several certificates including, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment), SUD (Substance Use Disorder) and the Brain, Effective SUD Treatments, and many more. Moreover, Marci has experience working in a variety of mental health settings including, residential care, outpatient therapy, primary care behavioral health, and community health center.
Over the last 14 years, Marci has worked in many capacities such as a psychotherapist, family therapist, supervisor, and team leader. In addition, Marci has served the following populations, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use disorders, women issues, and various other life transitions. Marci is passionate about supporting individuals towards strengthening, moreover, cultivating healthier coping skills, so the life they want can be achieved. Marci seeks to cultivate a safe, supportive, and challenging therapeutic environment that promotes growth, healing plus forward life movement.
Marci is very excited to bring hope, encouragement and creativity to The Well through individual and group therapy. Marci believes change is definitely possible if individuals are willing to commit to self-exploration, healing and actively engaging in the therapeutic process. In her free time Marci enjoys reading, journaling, spending time with loved ones, painting, volunteering, and working out. Marci not only promotes self-care in others, it’s a belief she holds true to personal well development.
CONTACT: mbonner1@visitthewell.org, 401-484-0218
Meghan Laybourn, LICSW
Meghan Laybourn is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Masters in Social Work in 2009 from Boston College where she specialized in working with individuals and families impacted by addiction in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Since then, Meghan has provided individual and group therapy in community mental health facilities, hospitals, and private practice with people who are seeking help with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems and emotion regulation. It has been a sincere privilege for her to walk alongside many truly inspiring people in their journeys towards growth and healing.
Meghan’s clinical work is informed by her faith and belief that all people have inherent value. She is convinced that humans are neurologically wired for healing through the power of therapy that integrates mind, body and spirit. Her theoretical perspective derives from attachment theory and depth-oriented psychotherapy, internal family systems and parts work, and psychodynamic theories. Meghan works individually with people to personalize their goals and experience in therapy based on their strengths and needs so that they feel empowered to make desired changes.
Meghan enjoys spending time anywhere, especially in the outdoors with her husband and two daughters. She is also a devoted runner.
CONTACT: mlaybourn@visitthewell.org
Jeff White, MDiv
Jeff is originally from the South Shore area, here in Massachusetts and has served as a lead pastor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, MA. In addition, he completed training at the Pecos Benedictine School of Spiritual Direction in Pecos NM, and post-graduate classes at Regent College in Vancouver, BC.
If you may be wondering what Spiritual Direction is, the best way to describe it might be to say, “Spiritual direction is the art of ‘Sacred Listening’, a relationship in which a director helps someone to uncover and discover the movement and voice of God in their lives. A spiritual director has been called and trained to companion another person, listening to that person's life story with an ear for the movement of God. God speaks to us in our relationships, our work, our prayer, our challenges and dilemmas--so that is the material for spiritual direction.
Jeff has a passion to walk with people as they seek to develop a deeper relationship with God or even wrestling with questions of faith in a safe and confidential setting
Clients: Jeff provides spiritual direction, pastoral counseling and spiritual formation to clients of all ages and faith backgrounds. His services are not covered by insurance.
Caitlyn Uzzell, MA
Caitlyn is in the process of completing her master's degree in Clinical Social Work at Boston College with a concentration in Mental Health. She holds a BS from Bridgewater State University in Psychology. For her undergraduate degree, she has had experience in settings such as a hospice agency, an elementary school, and a nonprofit organization focused on helping children with special needs and behavioral concerns. She also has experience facilitating groups for children and adolescents who needed to improve their social-emotional learning skills, provided psychoeducation to children and families on sensory-friendly approaches to help overcome hyperarousal or hypo-arousal states, and created inclusive events aimed at connecting community members to one another.
During each of these previous internships, it instilled in her the beliefs of the person-centered approach in Social Work and how to apply the therapeutic relationship to determine the best plan of care for each client's unique needs. Caitlyn also has experience employing the strengths-based approach to help the client focus on the positive attributes within their lives during their treatment. She is interested in continuing her work with children, adolescents, and families. However, she is also interested in expanding her clientele to focus on young adults to bring full circle her understanding of the spectrum of life stages and how she can apply the ethical principles of social work to provide proficient services. When she is not focused on improving her clinical skills, she enjoys her time making memories with her family and loved ones, creating art, baking, and listening to music.
CONTACT: cuzzell@visitthewell.org
Lisa Falcione, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
Lisa Falcione, LICSW, has been a dedicated psychotherapist at The Well since 2023, where she provides compassionate and transformative care to her clients. With a Master’s degree in Social Work from Wheelock College, Lisa brings extensive experience and a holistic approach to therapy.
Lisa’s philosophy is deeply rooted in a client-centered framework. She believes in creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions while challenging themselves to look inward. Her work focuses on fostering self-growth, encouraging clients to connect with their bodies, and building awareness of their inner strengths. Lisa integrates mindfulness, introspection, and actionable strategies to help clients overcome challenges and thrive in their personal and emotional lives.
Outside of her professional life, Lisa is a devoted mother of two daughters and treasures every moment spent with her family. She enjoys running, working out, and embracing the outdoors—whether tending to her garden, hiking in nature, or enjoying the stillness of freshly fallen snow. Lisa also finds joy in quiet moments at home, savoring a good book.
To schedule an appointment with Lisa, contact The Well at (508) 697-1070 or email at intake@visitthewell.org
Christine Basile, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
Christine Basile is a highly skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC, FNP-C) with extensive experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care to clients across the lifespan. Her diverse background in outpatient psychiatric settings equips her to support individuals with a wide range of mental health needs.
Christine earned her undergraduate degree from Bridgewater State College and completed her advanced nursing education at Regis College, where she became a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). She later pursued additional certification in Psychiatric Mental Health, demonstrating her commitment to specialized, patient-centered mental health care. She holds certifications from both the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Christine takes a holistic and collaborative approach to care, recognizing that medication management is just one part of a broader treatment strategy. She values partnering with other practitioners and tailoring treatment plans to each client’s unique needs, goals, and values, always grounded in evidence-based practice.
Christine currently accepts patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. To schedule an appointment, contact The Well at (508) 697-1070 or email intake@visitthewell.org.