Our team
Meet the women behind your care
A compassionate team of licensed clinicians and holistic practitioners — each here to support your unique journey.
Meet our founder
Alicia Feller, LCSW
A wellness center has been the dream of Alicia Feller for several years and is finally realized in the creation of joYou Wellness. She enjoys working with people to help them develop a mastery over their well-being. Empathy, encouragement and empowerment, are the cornerstones of her approach. She uses a holistic approach focusing on mind-body-spirit connection. Alicia can blend traditional talk therapy with energy work and creates a customized plan of care for each individual she works with.
Alicia specializes in Holistic Stress Management which compliments her 25+ years of experience as a clinical social worker in the Behavioral Health field. She is proud to hold a master’s degree in Integrated Health and Healing from The Graduate Institute. Ever since she started a spiritual and intellectual journey in 2009, Alicia has acquired many certifications and specialties. Her many achievements include Certification as a Holistic Stress Management Instructor, a Hypnotherapist, and as an Acudetox Specialist. Alicia is particularly drawn to energy work and has her Level Two Reiki certification as well as a certification in space clearing.
Alicia is a clinical social worker committed to working with you in a collaborative manner to help you achieve optimal emotional well being and personal growth. She has over 25 years experience working with individuals and families, helping them move past some of the challenges that life hands us. You too can make the change you want and/or need.
Alicia lives her practice and relishes the time she spends with family and friends. With her heightened sense of adventure, she loves traveling and is always looking for the next fun challenge. One of her core beliefs is that one grows the most when they step outside of their comfort zone.
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women’s Wellness
Trauma
Modalities
CBT
Mindfulness-Based
Interventions
Holistic Integration
Our Team
Our Therapists & Collaborative Partners
Each clinician on our team brings a unique perspective, but we share one commitment: meeting you where you are, with care that honors your whole self.
Stephanie Perez, LPC
Therapist
Specialties
Stress Management
Self Esteem
Relationships
Learn More About Stephanie
With almost 5 years of experience Stephanie is bilingual and bicultural and has solid experience working with young adults in college settings as well as with youth 12 and up. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is her passion to empower individuals to live a happy and healthy life. Now is your time to heal and work through your emotions with a counselor who is compassionate, understanding, and respectful of your personal view points.
Stephanie's approach is person-centered and solution focused, which places an emphasis on YOU and your views as an individual. Her goal is to have her clients feel valued and empowered throughout this process. People often seek therapy when they feel like they have an issue to sort out, but what if you knew you had the skills to get through any challenges you face currently and moving forward? Her role is to bring out those innate skills you possess and to sort out your thoughts and find hope.
Sheri Gruner, LPC
Therapist
Specialties
Grief & Loss
Trauma
Depression
Learn More About Sheri
Sheri Gruner (she/her/hers) is a board certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is experienced in supporting people with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and difficulty adjusting to major life changes.
She completed graduate school at the University of Bridgeport in 2016 and has since been helping people in various settings including an inpatient hospital, outpatient, and mobile crisis. Although she has worked with all age groups, she is most enthusiastic about helping adults.
She incorporates various therapeutic techniques including client centered, strengths based, and solution focused. She is passionate about empowering others to identify and achieve their mental health goals in order to encourage a more positive, fulfilling life.
Sheri believes in creating a safe and supportive environment for therapy sessions, is culturally competent, and is LGBTQ+ affirming.
Sarah Guerette, LMSW
Therapist
Specialties
Anxiety
Perfectionism
Burnout
Learn More About Sarah
Sarah is a licensed master of social work (LMSW) and certified School Social worker with the state of Connecticut. She has experience working with adults and adolescents in public schools, inpatient, crisis, and community settings. Sarah was drawn to social work by a desire to help people reach their potential.
Sarah’s approach to therapy is to guide her clients to find compassion and purpose for the pieces of themselves that they are struggling with so they can reach balance and self acceptance. In Sarah’s experience in schools she has direct knowledge of the special education system and has helped students and their families navigate challenges including social and school based anxiety, school avoidance, and peer conflict. Her intention is to provide a safe and non judgmental space to support you in reaching your goals.
Collaborative partners
Melissa Kascak
Professional Organizer
Specialties
Space Clarity
Room Refresh
Mindful Decision Making
Learn More About Melissa
A cluttered, disorganized space can drain your energy and increase stress, while a beautifully organized environment supports your mental clarity and overall wellness. That's where Rooms to Improve LLC comes in. With a background in operations management, art, and a deep understanding of what busy parents need, Melissa helps busy families and professionals create spaces that not only look beautiful but actually work for their lives—because true wellness extends beyond our bodies to the environments we live in every day.
Rooms to Improve offers flexible organizing and interior styling services tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you want to work alongside Melissa to declutter and reorganize your home office, have her transform your playroom while you're at work, or refresh a room that needs new life breathed into it, she creates functional, beautiful spaces that reduce daily stress and help you feel more at peace in your home. Because when your space supports you, wellness becomes that much easier to achieve.
Learn more at roomstoimprove.com
Cara Tonucci
Somatic Yoga Instructor
Specialties
Anxiety
Motherhood
Identity
Learn More About Cara
Cara is a holistic healer, trauma-informed yoga teacher, & intuitive energy practitioner who blends somatic (body) awareness with sacred ritual to support deep healing & reconnection. With a heart-centered approach, she helps clients release stored tension, energetic blockages, & return to the wisdom of the body.
She holds certifications in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Restorative Yoga, & Power Yoga, is certified in Usui Reiki Levels I & II, & trained in shamanic healing arts rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Quechua shamans of Peru.
Krista Gambino
Intuitive Energy Healer & Spiritual Counselor
Specialties
Usui Reiki III/ Holy Fire II Reiki Practitioner
Medical Intuitive/Spiritual Counseling
Intuitive and Tarot/Oracle Readings
Learn More About Krista
Krista is an intuitive healer, Usui Reiki Master, Holy Fire Reiki practitioner, Medical Intuitive, & Spiritual Counselor who supports clients in finding healing, balance, & a deeper sense of purpose. Through Reiki, intuitive guidance, & spiritual counseling, she helps clients address emotional patterns, energetic blockages, & areas of life that may be limiting their well-being.
She is certified as a Usui Reiki Master, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Counselor, & MARI practitioner, with additional training in Holy Fire Reiki, animal communication, mediumship, shamanic healing, & intuitive development. Her sessions may include gentle hands-on energy healing, intuitive messages, meditation, & personalized spiritual guidance.
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