Why I Do This Work
To empower others to take the first steps toward healing, no matter how daunting it feels.
To bridge the gap between trauma survivors and the systems meant to support them, ensuring that care is compassionate, effective, and accessible.
To change the narrative around trauma and mental health, helping people see themselves as resilient and capable of recovery.
About me…
Hi, I’m Lilli, and I’m passionate about helping others discover their resilience and find a path to healing.
For more than two decades, I’ve supported individuals struggling with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and the lasting impacts of trauma. My career includes 19 years as a counselor, often overlapping with my work in healthcare, where I’ve collaborated with some of the largest health plans in the world. I’ve worked both externally, partnering with health plans, and internally, as part of their teams—bringing a unique perspective that bridges the outside in and the inside out. This experience has allowed me to design innovative care models for individuals with serious mental illness and complex healthcare needs, while continuing to provide direct support to those navigating some of life’s most challenging circumstances.
My passion for this work is deeply personal. Growing up with a mother who was at times violently abusive, I experienced firsthand the lasting impacts of repetitive trauma. My father fought for custody to protect us—a case so severe that it was the first of its kind in Massachusetts. For years, I carried the weight of complex PTSD, believing I was irreparably damaged.
Today, I know a different truth: healing is possible. Through evidence-based treatments, personal growth, and a commitment to change, I no longer meet the criteria for complex PTSD. I’ve made it my mission to share this message with others who feel stuck or hopeless.
Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey, supporting someone you care about, or working in a system that serves those impacted by trauma, I’m here to help. Together, we can change the narrative—from “I’m damaged” to “I’m resilient and capable of healing.”