Meet the Team

Experienced, certified, and passionate about helping you succeed.

Andrew Blatus

Andrew Blatus

Owner & Facilitator

Andrew is a Certified Anger Management Counselor (CAMC 111316) and Licensed School Guidance Counselor (License #452408). He holds an M.A. from UMass Lowell in Community and Social Psychology and brings over 25 years of experience in Human Services in Massachusetts.

  • Residential Case Worker
  • Social Worker
  • Probation Officer
  • Guidance Counselor
  • Emergency Service Clinician
  • Consultant (Federal Bureau of Prisons)
  • Veteran (United States Air Force)
Leyla West

Leyla West

Facilitator

Leyla is a passionate educator with 10+ years of experience impacting individuals across various age groups. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from Autonoma University of Chile and specializes in emotional intelligence and regulation.

Maria Bravo Castano

Maria Bravo Castano

Facilitator

Maria holds a dual B.A. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Boston University and an MSc. in Clinical Neuropsychiatry from King's College London. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she brings 7+ years of experience in mental health and emotion regulation.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness & Emotion Regulation
Jacy Howard

Jacy Howard

Adolescent Program Coordinator & Mental Health Counselor

Jacy has over 10 years of experience working with at-risk youth. She holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Saint Anselm College and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College. Licensed in Massachusetts (LMHC #12680).

Liliany Feliciano

Liliany Feliciano

Facilitator

Liliany brings over 20 years of experience as an educator. She holds a Master's in Education from UMass Boston and is fluent in English and Portuguese. Her compassionate approach reflects her belief that growth begins when we feel seen, heard, and supported.