Our Team

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Jonathan Pedro

CEO/Owner
Dr. Pedro is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut Behavioral Health, LLC. He received his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from…

Dr. Ryan Loss

Executive Director
Dr. Loss is a licensed clinical psychologist. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M University where his clinical and…

Shelly McNulty

Director of School Avoidance & Re-Entry Programming
Shelly McNulty is a licensed clinical social worker and the Director of Clinical Services and Therapeutic Home Services for Connecticut Behavioral Health…

Chris Brown

Director of School Partnerships
Chris spent the past 30 years working in public/special education as a Director of Special Education/Pupil…

Kelly A. Halstead

Mrs. Halstead is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who joined CBH in 2011. Mrs. Halstead received her undergraduate degree in Human…

LCSW

Demetri Kostas

Demetri Kostas is a Ct State Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) who joined CBH on a part time basis in September of 2020…

Cassondra Acampora

Cassondra (Cassie) Acampora is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained a Masters in Social Work at the University…

Kristan M. McLean

Kristan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who uses a strength based, restorative approach to therapy. With a compassionate style, Kristan works creatively and collaboratively…

Kelly Sivo

Kelly Sivo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Connecticut Certified School

LPC

Jenna Harma

Jenna Harma is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) whose clinical experience…

Stephanie Borowy

Stephanie Hamed Borowy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a CT Certified School Psychologist. She has had extensive experience in behavior…

Aubry Dove

Aubry Dove is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified School Counselor. She graduated with her undergraduate degree…

LMSW

Rebecca Severance

Rebecca is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a passion for helping kids, adults, and families thrive…

Caitlyn Wynn

Caitlin Wynne is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who received her degree from Rutgers University.  Caitlin has dedicated the last decade of her life to growing her

Deirdra Colavolpe

Deirdra Colavolpe is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Deirdra received her MSW degree from Southern Connecticut State University. Deirdra is also a Certified Addictions

Maggie Hahn

Maggie Hahn is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a passion for supporting clients through a compassionate, client-centered approach.

LPC-A

Adrianne Smith

Adrianne is currently a professional counselor associate pursuing her license to become a licensed professional.

Thretha Green

Mrs. Green is well known throughout the City of New Haven for her previous work at The Children’s Communities Program and Clifford Beers…

Jakob Cala

Jakob is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. Jacob received his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dontae Abbate

Dontae is currently a professional counselor associate (LPC-A) and pursuing his license to become a licensed professional counselor

Maria Funk

Maria FunkLPC-A Maria is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate (LPC-A)…

Callie Merva

Callie is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate (LPC-A) working toward full licensure.

Emma Nissenbaum

Emma is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate (LPC-A) and CT Certified School Psychologist.

Hayden Utley

Hayden is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate (LPC-A) with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College.

BCBA

Bryan Pinto

Bryan is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst who joined CBH in 2015. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation…

Joyce Daigneault

Joyce Daigneault is a school-based BCBA Consultant for Connecticut Behavioral Health. Joyce provides consultative collaborative program development support to educational programs…

Stephen Samela

Stephen is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst who first joined CBH in 2014. Stephen received a BA in English from the University…

Michael Bloom

Mr. Bloom is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who joined CBH in 2021. Mr. Bloom received his undergraduate degree in Psychology with a concentration…

Amanda Kemp

Amanda Kemp is a mindful behavior analyst, passionate about applying the principles of behavior to help others and disseminating the science…

Cheyenne Pitcher

Cheyenne is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst who joined CBH in 2024. Cheyenne received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in National Security from the

Michele Semosky

Michele has spent 15 years working in the behavioral field with over 10 years as a BCBA.  Also a certified

Julie Gifford

My name is Julie Gifford and I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Connecticut Behavioral Health. I graduated with a bachelor’s