Center for Family Development
Meet the Team
Tasha Berroa, MSW, LICSW
Tasha joined the CHS family in 2018 and has over six years of clinical experience. She obtained her MSW from Barry University. She has had training on Motivational Interviewing, domestic violence, substance abuse, and more. Tasha sees clients ages 5-21.
Tasha's clinical specialties include trauma/abuse, educational problems, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and working with victims of crime.
Languages spoken: English and Spanish
Jennifer Bowman, LCSW
Jennifer specializes in: abuse/trauma, anxiety, Autism spectrum disorder, child neglect, depression, developmental delays, mood disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma focused CBT, and working with victims of crime. She sees clients ages 21 and over.
Mary Clouter, MSW, LCSW
Mary joined our team in 2016. She obtained her MSW through the University of New England. Mary has over two years of clinical experience, and enjoys working with clients ages 5 and up. She belongs to NASW (National Association of Social Workers) and AAS (American Association of Suicidology).
Mary's clinical specialties include CBT; supportive therapy; person-centered approach; mindfulness techniques; QPR suicide prevention for gatekeepers and clinicians; Suicidal ideation, self-harm, alcoholism and drug abuse (familiar with both 12-Step recovery and SMART recovery), childhood trauma (both child and adult memories), domestic and sexual assault survivors, bullying, self-esteem, incarceration, bipolar, anxiety, depression. Her hobbies include knitting, gardening, and playing with her dog.
Languages spoken: English
Colleen Kellner, MA, LMHC
Colleen has over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has done group work and have certifications in Domestic Violence and Guidance Counseling in the Massachusetts Public School System. She graduated from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies with her MA. She sees clients ages 21 and over.
Colleen specializes in working with abuse, anxiety, depression, divorce, learning disorders, and self-esteem issues.
Languages spoken: English
Marlene Lederman-Davis, Ph.D.
Marlene joined our team in 2015 and has 27 years of clinical experience. Marlene received her Ph.D. from Boston University Graduate School and belongs to the Massachusetts Psychological Association. She sees clients ages 17-80.
Marlene's clinical specialties include treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, cognitive impairment, crisis intervention and grief work.
Languages spoken: English
Linda Littlefield, LICSW
Linda has been with CFD since 1999 and has been employed as a social worker since 1974. Linda graduated from Boston University's School of Social Work and went on to receive her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Boston University. She belongs to the National Association of Social Workers. She sees clients ages 16 and up.
Linda's clinical specialties include working with people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. In addition, she has experience working with abuse/trauma, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, depression, divorce, grief, homelessness, incarceration, learning disorders, relationships, schizophrenia, and self-harm.
Languages spoken: English
John McCord, LCSW
John is a clinical social worker with over 19 years of experience. John graduated in 1999. He sees clients ages 5 and up.
John specializes in working with abuse/trauma, phobias, substance abuse/addiction, relationship issues, grief, divorce, homelessness, incarceration, gender dysphoria, learning disorders, developmental delays, self-image issues, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and more.
Languages spoken: English
Nicole Nickerson, MSW, LICSW
Nicole is a clinical social worker with over 11 years of experience. She graduated from Boston University's School of Medicine in 2007 with her MSW. She sees clients ages 21 and up.
Nicole specializes in working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, homelessness, relationships, schizophrenia, self-esteem, social anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
Languages spoken: English
Ken Powers, MS
Ken Powers has been with the Center for Family Development since 2012, and has over 38 years of clinical experience. Ken has his M.S. in Gerontology, and has attended the University of New Hampshire, Boston College, and University of Southern New Hampshire. As well as being a part of the community at CFD, Ken has been the CEO of Lowell House, Inc. since 1989. He has also served as a professor and lecturer at Middlesex Community College and UMass Lowell, respectively.
Ken treats clients ages 18 and up. His clinical specialties are substance Abuse, CBT, group therapy; HIV/AIDS and related issues. When not at work, Ken enjoys Celtic acoustic guitar, writing fiction, flower gardening, and surf casting.
Languages spoken: English
Daphne Serwatka, MSW, LICSW
Daphne has been with the Center for Family Development since 2017 and has over 20 years of clinical experience. She obtained her M.S.W. from Boston University. Daphne belongs to NASW (National Association of Social Workers), and works with all clients across the lifespan.
Her clinical specialties include Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Relational, and Compassion-Focused therapies; treatment of depression and anxiety, grief and loss, self-harming behaviors; conflict resolution, stress management, promoting healthy self-esteem and personal growth. Daphne enjoys cooking, reading, nature, fitness.
Languages spoken: English
Althea Terrell, MSW, LCSW
Althea has been with the Center for Family Development since 2017. She obtained her MSW from Simmons University. Althea sees clients ages 8-65+.
Althea's clinical specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. When not at work, Althea enjoys journaling and going on walks.
Languages spoken: English
Timothy Wight, LCSW
Timothy specializes in working with abuse/trauma, educational problems, stress, anxiety, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, Bipolar disorder, bullying, child neglect, depression, developmental coordinator disorder, developmental delays, gender dysphoria, grief, homelessness, incarceration, insomnia, kleptomania, learning disorders, mood disorders, motor/vocal tic disorders, neurocognitive disorders, nightmare disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder, body image, panic disorder, personality disorders, pyromania, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harm, schizophrenia, sex counseling, social anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma focused CBT, and victims of crime. He sees clients ages 3 and up.
Irene Zen, BS, MA, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Irene has served as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Comprehensive Health Services since November 2016. She worked on-site in Lowell (Center for Family Development), Chelmsford (Stony Brook Counseling Center), and Needham (Charles River Counseling Center) during 2016-2017. In 2018, she moved to North Carolina, where she currently resides and treats patients via telepsychiatry. She specializes in children and adolescent psychiatry, but is trained and experienced in all age categories.
Irene received her B.S. in Psychology and Pre-Medicine from Duke University in 2003 as well as her M.A. in Medical Sciences from Boston University in 2006. Her thesis was published on "The Relative Efficacy of Atypical Antipsychotics among Schizophrenic Patients." She transitioned from clinical research to nursing and graduated with her M.S.N. from Northeastern University in 2016. She has served as a clinical nurse instructor for both Northeastern University and Boston College. When she is not practicing as a nurse practitioner, she enjoys fitness, walking her dog, and dancing.
Languages spoken: English