Mainely Therapy & Consulting
Removing Barriers. Building Healthier Workplaces.
Why Consultation Matters
Many organizations care deeply about employee wellbeing, yet mental health supports are often underdeveloped, inconsistently used, or still in the process of being built. In some cases, formal supports have not yet been implemented at all—often because it takes time to determine what is needed, where to start, or how to build leadership alignment.
Employees may not know where to turn, may distrust impersonal systems, or may wait until concerns escalate into crises. For these reasons, approaches that emphasize trust, familiarity, and local context tend to be more effective—particularly in smaller or closely connected communities.
Workplace consultation addresses this gap by helping organizations translate good intentions into clear, usable, and trusted mental health support. The focus is on practical access, reducing real-world barriers, and thoughtful response, while aligning leadership readiness, existing benefits, and real workplace dynamics.
What I help Organizations With
Workplace consultation is practical and responsive. Depending on organizational needs, this work commonly includes:
- Helping leaders and HR teams think through mental health concerns with clinical perspective
- Consulting on how to respond to employee mental health situations thoughtfully and consistently
- Designing or refining mental health supports that fit the organization’s size, culture, and workforce
- Clarifying roles, boundaries, and communication around mental health at work
- Supporting organizations during periods of growth, change, or heightened stress
In practice, consultation often supports organizations in responding to a wide range of concerns, including:
- Stress and burnout
- Performance strain
- Behavioral concerns
- Substance use
- Leadership uncertainty
- Workplace transitions
- Safety-sensitive roles
- Early warning signs
- Health-related stressors
- Life issues affecting functioning at work
- Systems that aren’t working as intended
The goal is not simply to add more programs, but to ensure supports—whether existing or newly introduced—are well‑matched to the organization, usable in practice, and implemented with confidence and clarity.
How This Differs From a Traditional EAP
Traditional Employee Assistance Programs often provide standardized offerings such as limited short-term counseling sessions, call centers, or broad online resource libraries.
Workplace consultation takes a more integrated and relational approach. Designed to function as an extension of your team, this collaboration builds familiarity with your organization, leadership, and workforce over time. My approach is informed by my clinical background and experience collaborating with organizations navigating complex workforce needs.
The aim is to embed mental health care into the organization’s culture—shaping how concerns are noticed, discussed, and addressed—rather than positioning it as a standalone or external program.
This model emphasizes:
- Ongoing relationships rather than one-time interactions
- Clinical insight embedded in real organizational context
- Greater flexibility and responsiveness to emerging needs
When organizations require services outside my scope (such as 24/7 hotlines, legal or financial resources, or specialized compliance services), I collaborate with trusted community providers to ensure employees and leadership receive appropriate, coordinated support.
Who Workplace Consultation Is Ideal For
Workplace consultation is a good fit for organizations that:
- Care about employee wellbeing but are still determining what supports make sense and where to start
- Have implemented some benefits or programs but want to improve clarity, access, or use
- Are seeking clinical insight to inform leadership, HR, or organizational decision‑making
- Value a relationship‑based, customized approach rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all solution
- Are navigating growth, change, or complex workforce needs
This work is most effective when organizations are open to reflection, collaboration, and thoughtful implementation rather than quick fixes.
What Engagement Typically Looks Like
Engagements may include:
- Short-term or ongoing consultation
- Leadership or management support
- Program development or refinement
- Case consultation or strategic guidance
- Because organizations vary widely, consultation is structured around your specific goals and needs.
- Following an initial conversation, I provide a customized proposal that reflects scope, priorities, and organizational context.
Fees & Structure
Consultation fees are based on scope, size, and the nature of support requested. Rather than offering a single pricing model, I tailor engagements to ensure they are realistic, sustainable, and aligned with organizational needs.
Examples of consultation formats include:
- Ongoing consultation retainers
- Project-based consultation
- Time-limited leadership or team support
Specific fees are discussed after an initial consultation and clarification of organizational needs. Custom retainers are available for ongoing or evolving consultation needs.
How It Works
- Discovery Call — We clarify your goals, culture, and current challenges
- Share more about your organization and needs– through a brief intake form, which helps clarify priorities and determine fit before a proposal is developed
- Proposal & Design — Tailored strategies built to fit your company
- Implementation — Practical steps, training, and program launch
- Evaluation & Support — Ongoing check-ins and adjustments to ensure impact
Optional Employee Clinical Access
Some consultation engagements may include a brief series of time-limited clinical consultations for employees. These sessions are designed to support early access, clarify needs, and guide next steps—not to replace ongoing psychotherapy.
When included, sessions may be used for:
- Assessment and clarification of concerns
- Short-term stabilization and problem-solving
- Support during periods of acute stress or significant life events
- Referral guidance and care navigation
Structure and flexibility are shaped by organizational needs and the nature of the concern, with clear parameters around scope and duration.
Experience & Impact
Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with individuals, teams, and organizations across multiple settings — from universities and community programs to statewide companies and private practice. My work has consistently focused on reducing stigma, removing barriers, and creating mental health supports that people actually use.
Highlights of my impact include:
- Workplace Initiatives — designing and implementing mental health programs for a statewide company, with a focus on accessibility and employee engagement.
- Integrated Care Collaboration — Supporting the development and integration of a contracted mental health role within a primary care practice in Southern Maine, reducing barriers to access and strengthening coordination between medical and behavioral health care.
- Systems-Based Program Development — identifying unmet needs within community mental health and establishing a prison reentry program in partnership with Philadelphia courts, jails, probation, and parole. This work focused on improving access to mental health and substance use supports, reducing barriers to compliance, and creating coordinated pathways for individuals returning to the community.
- Clinical & Systems Expertise — providing consultation and support to individuals and organizations in the mental health field.
- Program Development — creating scalable programs that blend clinical expertise with real-world organizational needs.
- Training & Supervision — coaching leaders, training clinicians, and supervising conditionally licensed therapists as they build their practice and skills.
Next Step
Ready to break down barriers and build a healthier workplace? Let’s talk about how we can partner.