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DRAGONFLY PATH
Personalized therapy to help you heal, grow, and move forward
We provide therapy and Counseling for Adults, Teens & Families
Having flown the earth for 300 million years, dragonflies symbolize our ability to overcome times of hardship. They can remind us to take time to reconnect with our own strength, courage and happiness
Who We Help
We support individuals, teens, couples, and families who want to feel more grounded, connected, and understood. Many of our clients are navigating stress, emotional overwhelm, changes in their relationships, or moments in life that feel heavier than expected. Whether you’re facing challenges within yourself, within your family, or within your partnership, you’ll find a compassionate space here to talk openly, feel supported, and begin to heal.
Why Choose Us
Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and you deserve a team that truly cares.
Clients come to The Dragonfly Path because we offer:
Warm, nonjudgmental support in a safe and welcoming environment
Experienced clinicians who specialize in helping individuals, teens, couples, and families
Evidence-based treatment tailored to your unique needs
A calm, compassionate space to talk openly and feel understood
Flexible, personalized sessions built around your goals and pacing
We believe that healing begins with connection — and we’re here to walk beside you each step of the way.
Our Approach
Our work is grounded in compassion, trust, and evidence-based care. We take the time to understand your story, your strengths, and what you need to feel supported. Together, we create a plan that feels personal and manageable, using approaches like CBT and other proven methods to help you build emotional resilience, develop new skills, and move forward with confidence. Every step is taken at your pace, with your needs at the center of the process.
Our Services
Anxiety & Depression Counseling
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety or depression takes hold — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our therapists use proven, practical approaches to help you manage racing thoughts, heavy emotions, worry, sadness, and the stress that makes daily life feel harder than it should. With compassionate guidance and strategies tailored to you, we help you regain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. Healing begins with a single step — we’re here to walk it with you.
ADHD Therapy for Adults, Teens & Children
ADHD affects far more than focus — it impacts self-esteem, relationships, motivation, and daily routines. Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child, a teen trying to feel understood, or an adult looking to finally take control of your life, we’re here to help. We blend ADHD-informed strategies with emotional support, structure, and skill-building to help you thrive, not struggle. Let’s create a plan that makes life feel manageable again.
Trauma & Crisis Counseling
Painful experiences can leave lasting emotional echoes — fear, hypervigilance, sadness, or feeling “stuck.” At The Dragonfly Path, we offer trauma-informed therapy grounded in safety, compassion, and evidence-based techniques. You set the pace; we walk with you through healing, rebuilding trust in yourself, and finding strength you may not realize you still have. Your story matters, your feelings are valid, and recovery is possible.
Grief & Loss Counseling
Grief changes everything — the way you think, the way you feel, even the way you move through the world. There is no “right” way to grieve, but you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Our therapists provide gentle, steady support as you navigate loss, process emotions, and rediscover moments of peace and meaning. We honor your story while helping you find your way forward, one step at a time.
Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Support
Becoming a parent can bring joy — but also exhaustion, fear, sadness, or emotional overwhelm. If you’re struggling after birth or during pregnancy, you’re not failing. You’re human, and you deserve care. Our therapists specialize in supporting new parents through postpartum depression, anxiety, identity shifts, and the emotional complexity of early parenthood. You’re doing more than you realize — and we’re here to support you, too.
Couples & Marriage Counseling
Relationships aren’t easy — even the strongest couples hit moments of conflict, distance, or stress. Whether you’re rebuilding trust, improving communication, navigating conflict, or strengthening your bond, we offer a collaborative, evidence-based approach to help you reconnect. You deserve a safe space to feel heard, understood, and supported as you strengthen your partnership and rediscover your foundation. A better relationship starts with the willingness to try.
Child & Teen Therapy
Children and teens experience the world in their own way — often more intensely than adults realize. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, mood changes, school stress, friendships, or emotional challenges, we offer gentle, age-appropriate therapy that builds trust, coping skills, confidence, and resilience. With compassion and understanding, we help young people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Family Therapy
Families grow, change, and face challenges together — but sometimes communication breaks down or emotions run high. We help families strengthen connection, manage conflict, rebuild trust, and understand one another on a deeper level. Whether you’re navigating parenting differences, sibling conflict, life transitions, or emotional tension, we provide a supportive space to move forward together.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Everyone deserves a therapist who truly sees and affirms them. Our LGBTQ+-affirming therapists create a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment for exploring identity, relationships, mental health, and life challenges. Whether you're coming out, navigating family dynamics, or seeking a place where you can be fully yourself, you’re welcome here.
CBT Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective approaches for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and emotional stress. We use CBT to help you understand patterns, build skills, change unhelpful thoughts, and create meaningful, lasting change. Practical, empowering, and tailored to your needs — CBT can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Services We Offer
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Anxiety & Depression Counseling
Find clarity, relief, and emotional balance — one step at a time.
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety or depression takes hold — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our therapists use proven, practical approaches to help you manage racing thoughts, heavy emotions, worry, sadness, and the stress that makes daily life feel harder than it should. With compassionate guidance and strategies tailored to you, we help you regain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. Healing begins with a single step — we’re here to walk it with you.
ADHD Therapy for Adults, Teens & Children
Support, structure, and strategies to help you thrive — not just cope.
ADHD affects far more than focus — it impacts self-esteem, relationships, motivation, and daily routines. Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child, a teen trying to feel understood, or an adult looking to finally take control of your life, we’re here to help. We blend ADHD-informed strategies with emotional support, structure, and skill-building to help you thrive, not struggle. Let’s create a plan that makes life feel manageable again.
Trauma & Crisis Counseling
Healing begins with feeling safe, understood, and supported.
Painful experiences can leave lasting emotional echoes — fear, hypervigilance, sadness, or feeling “stuck.” At The Dragonfly Path, we offer trauma-informed therapy grounded in safety, compassion, and evidence-based techniques. You set the pace; we walk with you through healing, rebuilding trust in yourself, and finding strength you may not realize you still have. Your story matters, your feelings are valid, and recovery is possible.
Grief & Loss Counseling
You don’t have to navigate your grief alone.
Grief changes everything — the way you think, the way you feel, even the way you move through the world. There is no “right” way to grieve, but you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Our therapists provide gentle, steady support as you navigate loss, process emotions, and rediscover moments of peace and meaning. We honor your story while helping you find your way forward, one step at a time.
Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Support
You deserve support, care, and understanding — not silence or self-blame.
Becoming a parent can bring joy — but also exhaustion, fear, sadness, or emotional overwhelm. If you’re struggling after birth or during pregnancy, you’re not failing. You’re human, and you deserve care. Our therapists specialize in supporting new parents through postpartum depression, anxiety, identity shifts, and the emotional complexity of early parenthood. You’re doing more than you realize — and we’re here to support you, too.
Couples & Marriage Counseling
Strengthening connection, communication, and trust — together.
Relationships aren’t easy — even the strongest couples hit moments of conflict, distance, or stress. Whether you’re rebuilding trust, improving communication, navigating conflict, or strengthening your bond, we offer a collaborative, evidence-based approach to help you reconnect. You deserve a safe space to feel heard, understood, and supported as you strengthen your partnership and rediscover your foundation. A better relationship starts with the willingness to try.
Child & Teen Therapy
Helping young people feel understood, supported, and confident.
Children and teens experience the world in their own way — often more intensely than adults realize. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, mood changes, school stress, friendships, or emotional challenges, we offer gentle, age-appropriate therapy that builds trust, coping skills, confidence, and resilience. With compassion and understanding, we help young people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Family Therapy
Helping families communicate, reconnect, and grow together.
Families grow, change, and face challenges together — but sometimes communication breaks down or emotions run high. We help families strengthen connection, manage conflict, rebuild trust, and understand one another on a deeper level. Whether you’re navigating parenting differences, sibling conflict, life transitions, or emotional tension, we provide a supportive space to move forward together.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
A safe, inclusive space to explore your identity, emotions, relationships, and lived experience.
Everyone deserves a therapist who truly sees and affirms them. Our LGBTQ+-affirming therapists create a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment for exploring identity, relationships, mental health, and life challenges. Whether you're coming out, navigating family dynamics, or seeking a place where you can be fully yourself, you’re welcome here.
CBT Therapy
A practical, evidence-based approach to understanding patterns and creating meaningful change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective approaches for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and emotional stress. We use CBT to help you understand patterns, build skills, change unhelpful thoughts, and create meaningful, lasting change. Practical, empowering, and tailored to your needs — CBT can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Meet the Team
At The Dragonfly Path, our team is made up of compassionate, experienced clinicians who are dedicated to helping you feel supported, understood, and empowered. Each therapist brings a unique blend of expertise, warmth, and authenticity to their work, creating a safe space where individuals, couples, teens, and families can heal and grow. We believe that meaningful change begins with connection, and our team is committed to meeting you exactly where you are — with patience, respect, and genuine care. Learn more about each of our therapists and find the right match for your journey.
Cheryl Whitney, LMHC, MCCS
Owner/Founder
Cheryl Whitney, LMHC, is the founder of The Dragonfly Path and a dedicated therapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting teens, adults, and couples. Known for her warm, compassionate presence, she meets clients exactly where they are and tailors her approach to their unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method. Cheryl’s work is grounded in deep listening, genuine connection, and evidence-based care, helping clients build insight, strength, and meaningful change. She is passionate about creating a welcoming environment where every person feels understood, valued, and supported on their journey.
Jocelyn Jacques-Curewitz, LMHC
Staff Clinician
Jocelyn Jacques-Curewitz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nearly two decades of experience supporting adults through life’s challenges. She offers a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to begin their healing journey. Grounded in CBT but guided by each person’s unique needs, Jocelyn brings empathy, collaboration, and a touch of humor to her work. She has a special interest in supporting adults and aging individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
Afia Tabiri, MA
Staff Clinician
Afia is a warm and experienced Mental Health Counselor with more than a decade of supporting individuals and families through emotional challenges, life transitions, and crises. She brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from CBT, motivational interviewing, person-centered care, and solution-focused techniques. With extensive experience in outpatient, community, and crisis settings, Afia is skilled at helping clients navigate both emotional struggles and practical barriers to wellness. She is dedicated to meeting each client at their own pace and helping them build resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Charlotte Neizer, MS
Staff Clinician
Charlotte is a warm and compassionate counselor who helps individuals and families navigate anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and other emotional challenges. With experience in community counseling, family programs, and residential care, she brings a well-rounded, culturally sensitive perspective to her work. Clients describe her as an empathetic listener who creates a safe, welcoming space to explore feelings and build resilience. Bilingual in French and English, Charlotte is dedicated to meeting clients where they are and supporting meaningful, positive change.
Andrea Stump
Office and Billing Manager
Andrea brings more than 30 years of medical field experience to The Dragonfly Path, with deep expertise in billing, claims, and insurance processes across a wide range of plans. As a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), she has spent decades ensuring accuracy, clarity, and smooth operations for both patients and providers. Her background includes extensive work in hospital billing departments, giving her a comprehensive understanding of Medicare and complex insurance systems. Having known Cheryl for most of her life, Andrea is excited to support the practice and contribute to its growth and success.
Insurance & Rates
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Our Rates & Private Pay Options
If you prefer not to use insurance, or if we are not currently in-network with your plan, you are welcome to pay privately for your sessions. Many clients choose private pay for the added privacy, flexibility, and ability to work with the therapist of their choice.
Payment is due at the time of service. We accept major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, and other common forms of payment.
If you have questions about rates, insurance, or private pay, we’re happy to walk you through your options and help you understand what will work best for you.
Title | Duration | Rate |
|---|---|---|
Initial Session | $175 | |
Individual Therapy Session | 45-60 minutes | $150 |
Couples Therapy Session | 45-60 minutes | $150 |
Business Info
At The Dragonfly Path we offer personalized, compassionate support to help you navigate life, strengthen relationships, and feel more grounded.
Visit Us
The Dragonfly Path, LLC
415 Boston Tpke #215,
Shrewsbury, MA 01545, USA
Email: cheryl@cherylwhitneycounseling.com
Phone: (508) 652-5076