Meet the Therapists

 I didn't plan on becoming a therapist — life led me here. After starting my career as a school counselor, my experience as a mother searching for mental health support for my own child opened my eyes to the need for compassionate, accessible care. That realization changed everything.

Fifteen years later, I remain as passionate as ever about supporting young people, young adults, and adults on their healing journeys. My approach is eclectic and individualized, blending EMDR, play therapy, psychoeducation, DBT, CBT, and meditation to meet each person where they are.

Ages 6+

Lauren is a masters level mental health counselor working toward her LMHC. She joined our team following a 18 year career in cancer care as a Radiation Therapist. Having previously acquired a Psychology degree from Curry College, she was inspired to pursue a second career as a counselor Post-Covid to help close the gap in mental health care available for the affected youth. She has a passion for working with children and adolescents and loves to incorporate their strengths in her work. Whether it is playing their favorite sport with them, arts & crafts, or walking the beach, Lauren likes to approach therapy with children in a comfortable environment. Lauren has coached youth sports for several years including youth tackle football. Although open to seeing clients of all ages, her specialty is with children ages 6-12. Along side her Master’s degree she has a certificate in Trauma studies and has experience in ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and various behavioral concerns. She also offers consultation to parents who need help supporting their children’s needs. 

Ages 6+

Kerri Mullin is a Master's-level clinician with experience as a special education teacher, director and advocate in both residential and public school settings. She is a certified yoga instructor that specializes in trauma-informed disability and pain management. She utilizes an integrative approach that incorporates techniques from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, MBCT, yoga therapy, motivational interviewing, attachment-based therapy, family systems, coaching, applied behavioral analysis, person-centered therapy and play therapy to create individualized treatment plans. She looks forward to working with individuals of all ages, groups, families and couples.

Ages 6+

For nearly 20 years, Joe has been counseling youth and adolescents in public, private, and therapeutic school settings. Having earned his Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Joe is a master’s-level clinician currently working toward his LMHC. 

Joe specializes in supporting youth, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

In addition to his counseling work, Joe is an active athletic coach who emphasizes the strong connection between physical and mental health, encouraging clients to incorporate movement and wellness into their daily lives. He takes an eclectic, client-centered approach, integrating person-centered therapy, CBT, solution-focused techniques, and reality therapy. Across all his work, Joe prioritizes building self-confidence, fostering mindfulness, and creating a supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to grow.

Ages 14+

I’m Yaya, a former educator and registered Dance/Movement Therapist with a trauma-informed approach. I specialize in grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral stressors, body image and self-esteem, bullying, and supporting teens and young adults navigating high school, college and adulthood.

I integrate the arts into therapy, creating a virtual safe space where clients can explore emotions, build resilience, and develop practical tools for managing mental health. My goal is to help each individual feel seen, heard, and supported.

I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy in 2023 from Lesley University. Outside of work, I love dancing, stepping, volunteering, playing Uno, and recharging with some well-deserved rest.

Kyler Thai received his MA in Mental Health Counseling in May 2020 and has a specialty on LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief counseling, and concerns faced by transitional-age youth navigating college and career transitions. He is currently interning part-time at Lynn Community Health Center, an integrated care facility serving marginalized populations in Lynn and the North Shore area. Kyler is also a fourth-year (transitioning to senior year) doctoral student and plans to pursue his LMHC and PsyD license upon graduation next year. He has been providing outpatient therapy since 2018, with a strong background in working with ethnic minority communities and individuals navigating identity-based challenges. Kyler is passionate about social justice, culturally responsive care, and creating safe therapeutic spaces for underserved populations. When not working, Kyler enjoys cooking, traveling, running, and spending time with his dogs and family.

Sarah Elloian received her MA in clinical psychology in June of 2021 from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She is currently working towards acquiring hours for her LMHC. She has worked with children in a school system in Wareham for her practicum and interned on an inpatient unit for adults with alcohol and substance use disorders during the pandemic. Sarah also works four days a week at Duffy Health Center in Hyannis, MA. There she works with underserved populations and is able to use integrated care and works closely with medical providers, a substance use team, and other behavioral health providers including psychiatry. She is passionate about the community and helping others, and is always happy to see other people working towards making strides in their lives. When not at work Sarah loves gardening, baking, ceramics and spending time with her family. family. 

Oliver joined Bayside Counseling in February of 2020.   The COVID shutdown affected him, just like it affected most of us.  Once we were able to meet again in masks, he became anxious.  To this day, he is working on his coping skills and doing very well!  Once one on one in the office, he is a peaceful energy, and if needed a warm friendly head/back to pet.  If you see him in the office, he is more likely to come to you if you are sitting and he can come on his own.  He is an example to all of us that having anxiety is okay and it can get better.  When Ollie is not at work, he enjoys jumping on his humans, swimming in the bay and annoying his older brother, Gibbs.