The Alliance
Psychologists dedicated to finding clarity.
Therapists dedicated to supporting you in healing and progress.
Our approach
We will give you a roadmap and walk beside you on your journey.
We combine the knowledge of a professor & researcher with a team of experts, and we work together to help you with empathy and tenacity. You get an informed, kind, and dedicated person in your corner. Advocating for our clients is one of our cornerstones at The Alliance.
Who Are We?
We have a team of psychologists and Master's level psychotherapists who will work with you or your loved ones. We specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment problems for adolescents and adults, as well as working with those who have major mental illnesses such as Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia, and/or a Personality Disorder.
As a group, we are all supportive of, and allied with, the LGBTQ+, trans, and gender-queer community. We provide affirmation and understanding, support, and advocacy.
In-person and remote options
Our office is conveniently in central Connecticut in the historical district of downtown Cheshire.
Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with tele-therapy.
Meet our team
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Kevin Colwell, Ph.D.
The Alliance Founder & Director Assessment Administrator
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Samantha Drotar, LPC
The Alliance Clinical Manager Psychotherapist
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Jessica Levine, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Mental Health Prescriber
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Rashawn Hughes, LPCA
Psychotherapist
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Lynn Paulella-Beard, LMSW
Therapist & Social Worker
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Veronica Maciel, LPCA
Psychotherapist
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Josh Berez, LPCA
Psychotherapist
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Lisa Cormier, LCSW
Therapist & Social Worker
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Bri Perigyi
Assessment Administrator
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Lori DiBlasi, Psy.D.
Assessment Administrator
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Tori Santamauro, LCSW
Therapist & Social Worker
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Erin Zurheide, LPC
Psychotherapist
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Sheena Knight, LPC
Psychotherapist
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Karen Colwell, M.A.
Education & Reading Specialist
Our services
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Psychotherapy
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Assessments/ Evaluations
“We have been to several therapists in the past for our son, but none compare to The Alliance. Not only are they invested in my child during session, but I am blown away by how they go above and beyond outside of session as well. Honestly, the best. My son loves his therapist and looks forward to his weekly sessions.”
— “ONE APPRECIATIVE MOM,” ACTUAL ALLIANCE CLIENT