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Meet the Team

Healing happens in relationships, which is why finding the right fit matters. Every member of our team brings a unique approach, personality, and set of specialties, but all share a commitment to creating a safe, compassionate space where meaningful change can occur. Take a moment to explore the profiles below and find the provider who feels like the best fit for your journey.

Amy Tria, LMFT, EMDR therapist and Clinical Director at The Nest Therapy & Wellness in Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Amy Tria, LFMT

Founder/Clinical Director, EMDR Therapist/Couples Therapist

Amy works best with women and couples who feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but cannot seem to change emotionally. She specializes in EMDR, trauma therapy, attachment wounds, nervous system regulation, and couples therapy. Her approach is direct, relational, and focused on helping clients create lasting change rather than simply gain insight.

Good Fit For: Trauma, EMDR, anxiety, women's issues, couples therapy, EMDR or couples intensives

Melanie Klinick, LCSW, somatic therapist and nervous system specialist at The Nest Therapy & Wellness in Connecticut

Melanie Klinick, LCSW

Somatic Therapist/Nervous System Specialist

Melanie works best with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, chronic stress, chronic pain, or a nervous system that never seems to fully settle. She specializes in somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed approaches that help clients understand how emotional experiences can become held within the body.

Good Fit For:  Chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, stress, nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, addiction

Jennifer Anderson, LMFT, therapist specializing in teen mental health, social media addiction, and technology overuse in Connecticut

Jennifer Anderson, LMFT

Cell Phone Addiction Specialist

Jennifer works best with teens, young adults, and parents who feel overwhelmed by the impact technology and social media are having on daily life. She has developed a deep understanding of the psychology behind cell phone addiction and the ways excessive technology use can affect attention, self-esteem, relationships, emotional well-being, and family dynamics.

Good Fit For: Cell phone addiction, social media addiction, teens, parenting challenges, anxiety, technology overuse

Julie Gelsomino, trauma-informed movement specialist at The Nest Therapy & Wellness in Connecticut

Julie Gelsomino

Therapeutic Movement

Julie works best with individuals who feel disconnected from their bodies, carry stress or trauma physically, or are looking for a deeper connection between emotional healing and physical well-being. As a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, she specializes in trauma-informed movement designed to move and clear trauma from the body.

Good Fit For: Trauma-informed yoga, movement-based healing, wellness support

Christi Jones, MFT clinical intern providing affordable therapy for anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, and relationship concerns in Connecticut

Christi Jones

Clinical Intern
Individual, Couples & Family Therapist

Christi works with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationships, faith, and major life transitions. She has a special interest in Christian counseling, helping couples strengthen struggling marriages, and supporting couples preparing for marriage. Christi also works with families adjusting to a new diagnosis, helping them process what it means, navigate changes, and plan for what comes next.

Good Fit For: Christian counseling, marriage concerns, premarital counseling, couples therapy, family support following a diagnosis, adjustment to change, transition planning

Lisa Pettway, MFT clinical intern specializing in anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and trauma-informed therapy in Connecticut

Lisa Pettway

Clinical Intern
Individual, Couples & Family Therapist

Lisa works with children, adults, and families navigating developmental differences, school supports, and the challenges that can come with feeling different or misunderstood. She has a special interest in supporting children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families, including those navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, and 1:1 classroom support. Lisa also helps adults build confidence and navigate workplace challenges and employment concerns.

Good Fit For: Developmental delays and disabilities, IEPs & 504 Plans, school support, parent and family support, self-confidence, workplace challenges, employment concerns

Sandy Menendez-Aponte, MFT clinical intern providing affordable therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, couples, and families in Connecticut

Sandy Menendez-Aponte

Clinical Intern
Individual, Couples & Family Therapist

Sandy works best with individuals, couples, and families who know they need to make a change and are open to exploring the patterns, strengths, and family dynamics that may be helping or hindering their growth. She challenges clients in a direct, relational, and compassionate way while helping them create meaningful, sustainable change.

Good Fit For: Families, couples therapy, marital concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions

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Looking for a deeper understanding of how EMDR works? Explore our educational resources to learn why EMDR often feels different from traditional talk therapy and how it helps the brain process distressing experiences.

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482 Spring Street

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

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The Nest Therapy and Wellness is a trauma-informed group practice founded by Amy Tria, LMFT. Our clinicians specialize in complex trauma, couples work, women's issues, and nervous system-based healing. We are also home to The Hive Women's Empowerment Center, a wellness and movement space for women in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

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