y/Our Group
Who we are
We are a non-hierarchical worker-cooperative (i.e., worker collective) made up of mental health clinicians, social workers, creative arts therapists, coaches and psychologists.
We view this way of working together as a form of praxis: “Through engaging in such activity workers not only transform themselves but also develop new social relations.They form bonds of mutual support and solidarity with fellow workers while they transform the social conditions under which they live” (Baker, 2019).
What we do
Our approach is informed by anticapitalist, anti-authoritarian values. We believe that mental health is inherently political, and that so-called "apolitical" or "neutral" mental health practice upholds the status quo.
We view systemic oppression as the cause of most mental health problems, and we strive to intentionally disrupt the psychiatric, medical and holistic health industrial complexes with anti-oppressive, decolonial and harm reduction models of care in our work.
Citation: Alliance Collective NYC
Marisol Norris, PhD, MT-BC
(she/her) | LMHC Eligible (MA) | Associate Clinician
I am a trauma-informed and relational therapist, committed to culturally sustaining and somatic approaches that honor the whole person. With over 15 years experience, I understand healing as layered work that unfolds through connection, reflection, and the courage to face our stories with honesty and care. I believe that when we are truly seen, understood, and supported, it can transform the way we carry our stories. I walk alongside clients as they find room to breathe more fully and move toward wholeness—where whole being and liberation become possible and life-affirming.
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Therapeutic Style
Trauma-Informed - Resource Oriented -Culturally Sustaining - Liberation focused
My style is collaborative, affirming, and rooted in relationship. Informed by my lived experience as a Black Jamaican American cis woman and the personal and professional work I’ve committed to over the years, I hold awareness of how culture, history, and systems shape the way we see ourselves and relate to others. I strive to create a space that feels steady and welcoming, where your lived experiences and personal wisdom serve as catalysts for growth and transformation.
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Grounded in culturally sustaining and trauma-informed care, I work with the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—recognizing the many ways we carry and make meaning of our experiences. Together, we pause, notice, and practice new ways of being that deepen capacity for connection, freedom, and a more integrated sense of self.
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Languages: English
Licensure:
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LAPC #APC000139 (PA)
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LMHC Eligible (MA)
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LCAT Eligible (NY)
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MT-BC​
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Insurance: Yes – inquire for information
Self-Pay Rate: Sustain & Solidarity
Format: Telehealth only
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Availability: Accepting new clients in MASSACHUSETTS only.
PLEASE NOTE: Marisol can work with self pay clients & insurance clients if your insurance accepts supervisory billing through Dr. Angelica Pinna-Perez's LICSW in MA.
Mardia Pierre, MSW
(she/her) | LCSW (MA) | Associate Clinician
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) who practices with a reflective approach—one that acknowledges the broader societal narratives shaping our self-perception while creating space for new, self-defined possibilities. I believe therapy is a collaborative process rooted in trust, curiosity, and empowerment. Many people report me as being:
intentional
compassionate
real
Therapeutic Style
Affirming - Cultural humility - Explorative - Expressive
As a Black, Haitian American woman and therapist, my goal is to provide an affirming space where folks can explore their identities, process their experiences, and reconnect with/exercise their strengths.
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My approach is holistic, recognizing the ways in which our environments, relationships, and personal histories shape our emotional well-being. Through deep listening, gentle nudges, and thoughtful dialogue, I support folks in navigating life transitions, healing from past wounds, and cultivating greater self-understanding. Whether you are seeking clarity, healing, or transformation, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey.
Languages: English, Conversational Haitian Creole/ English mix
License Massachusetts: LCSW 229952
Insurance: Yes- Inquire for information
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Self Pay Rate: Sustain & Solidarity
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Telehealth only in MA
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Availability: Please inquire for availability.
PLEASE NOTE: Mardia can work with self pay clients & insurance clients if your insurance accepts supervisory billing through Dr. Angelica Pinna-Perez's LICSW in MA.
Christine Yerrakadu
(she/her) | LMHC (FL) & eligible in MA | Associate Clinician
I am a clinical Mental Health Counselor with an MA in Expressive Arts Therapy. I am dedicated to providing a safer space for clients to express themselves culturally, creatively and with embodied presence. Many people report experiencing me as:
empathic
relatable
encouraging
Therapeutic Style
Trauma Informed - Strengths Based - Creative
I am passionate about promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in
mental health care. As a Guyanese-American mental health counselor, I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment for individuals from all backgrounds. I actively listen, am empathic, and strive to offer non-judgmental support.
My clinical background includes inpatient and outpatient hospital
settings, and now I am interested in focusing on supporting first gen students, immigrants/migrants, and BIPOC individuals living with complex trauma.​
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Languages: English
License:
LMHC #22211 (FL)
LMHC eligible (MA)
LCAT eligible (NY)
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Insurance: Yes- Inquire for information
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Self Pay Rate: Sustain & Solidarity
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Telehealth only
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Availability: Not accepting new clients
PLEASE NOTE: Accepting self pay clients & select insurance clients in FL and MA if your insurance accepts supervisory billing through Dr. Angelica Pinna-Perez's LICSW in MA or LCSW in FL.
AM Rausa, MSW
(they/them) | LCSW (MA) | Associate Clinician
I am a trauma-informed therapist who takes an affirming and relational approach to working with clients. Centering disability justice and de-centering white supremacy are two compasses guiding my work, and I aim to join clients in the work of collective liberation rather than pathologizing them. Many people report experiencing me as:
encouraging
authentic
validating
Therapeutic Style
cultural humility - disability justice - neurodivergent
My practice is influenced by mindfulness, some elements of cognitive and behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and motivational interviewing. I practice with cultural humility and curiosity and seek to provide my clients the space to unmask and orient themselves (/our selves) toward safety and healing.
I believe in our collective power to build systems of care that de-center the medical model of mental health and disability. I am a white queer and trans person who is 4th generation Sicilian-American + Finnish-American and was born and raised in New England. I'm also neurodivergent, and passionate about working with other adults who have felt misunderstood or unseen to develop secure relationships with themselves and others.
We all need help to address the trauma of living in the context of oppressive systems, and to mitigate their impact on our health. Whether you need support navigating the medical system to get the care you need, need help developing coping strategies for chronic mental or physical conditions, or need supportive accountability for making desired behavioral or mental changes, I'd be honored to help.
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Languages: English
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License Massachusetts LCSW #2120705
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Insurance: Yes - Inquire for information
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Self Pay Rate: Sustain & Solidarity
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Telehealth and In Person in Lowell, MA Office
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Availability: Not accepting new clients.
PLEASE NOTE: AM can work with self pay clients & insurance clients if your insurance accepts supervisory billing through Dr. Angelica Pinna-Perez's LICSW in MA.
Maiara Venier, MA
(she/ela/ella) | LMHC (MA)
I am a somatic and trauma informed therapist. I believe trust is built together in the respect and commitment individuals have for healing. Many people report experiencing me as:
Kind
curious
brave
intelligent
Therapeutic Style
somatic psychology - expressive arts - cultural sensitivity
My therapeutic style centers your lived experience.
Vital to the work we’ll do together is understanding how your body processes stress and trauma.
I use somatic experiencing and experiential processing to reclaim your whole-istic health.
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Languages: English, Português & Español
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LMHC Massachusetts – # 10000958​​
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Insurance: Yes ​
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Self Pay Rate: Full & Solidarity
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Telehealth and In Person in our Lowell, MA office
Availability: Not accepting new clients.
Rakhshanda Saleem, PhD
(she/her) | Licensed Psychologist (MA)
I offer low cost individual therapy to adults (18 and over) through our sibling non-profit, The Cervitude Coalition Inc. Many people report experiencing me as:
passionate
engaging
brave
intelligent
Therapeutic Style
critical psychology - decolonial - transnational
My perspective is informed by liberatory and emancipatory consciousness theories and models and their potential for individual mental health/wellbeing.
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Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and English
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Licensed Psychologist: 8242
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Insurance: Harvard Pilgrim INN & OON (Superbill provided)
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Self Pay Rate: Redistribution & Solidarity
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Telehealth only
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Availability: Not accepting new clients
Angelica Pinna-Perez, Ph.D
(she/ella/lei) | Licensed in multiple states
I am a relational and collaborative therapist. I believe trust can be garnered when stories are met with compassionate and authentic interpersonal exchange. Many people report experiencing me as:
deeply intuitive
radically hopeful
intentionally courageous
​engaged, warm and open
Therapeutic Style
liberation psychology - intersectionality - compassionate care
My therapeutic style centers y/our testimonio/s (y/our story) to increase critical consciousness (self-awareness in a socio-political context) with somatic, relational and ecological alignment.
Vital to the work we’ll do together is understanding how socio-cultural-political structures impact y/our holistic health.
I use emotional attunement, experiential processing, and somatic experiencing in radical psychotherapy to reclaim your whole-istic health.
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Languages: English, Español & Italiano
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Insurance: Yes - All listed in Client Info page.
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Self Pay Rate: Redistribution & Solidarity
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Telehealth only
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LICSW Massachusetts - #118413
LCSW New York - # 081411
LCAT New York - #05 001563
LCSW Maine - # LC23158
LCSW Pennsylvania - #CW024310
LCSW Florida - #SW22536
PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Pinna-Perez is not accepting new clients at this time.
Coaching and clinical case consultation may be available through Cervitude Consulting.
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Erin Moraga Raber, MA
(they/she) | MT-BC, LMHC Eligible | Associate Clinician
I am a board-certified music therapist and clinical mental health counselor that centers a decolonial, anti-racist, queer, and feminist perspective. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and groups facing cancer or other illnesses, managing caregiving, navigating end-of-life, and experiencing grief/loss, as well as clients seeking support around anxiety, identity shifts, life transitions, depression, PTSD, and complex trauma. Many people report experiencing me as:
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authentic
caring
intuitive
Therapeutic Style
relational - holistic - decolonial
Within a decolonial and liberatory framework, my therapeutic style is resource-oriented, somatic, holistic, trauma-informed, collaborative, and relational with a focus on the client’s own resources and strengths, and an awareness and consideration of the societal, cultural, political, environmental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects that relate to the health of each client.
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As a music therapist, I attempt to decenter dominant Eurocentric approaches in music therapy and incorporate Indigenous and non-Western models of healing with sound and music. This expressive, voice-based music therapy approach combines theories and ideas from transpersonal and psychodynamic frameworks and ancient and modern sound healing techniques.
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Languages: English, Spanglish
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Insurance: Yes - Inquire for information
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Self Pay Rate: Full & Solidarity
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Telehealth only
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Availability: Accepting new clients
PLEASE NOTE: Accepting self pay clients & insurance clients if your insurance accepts supervisory billing through Dr. Angelica Pinna-Perez's LICSW in MA.
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