Our Mission
Our mission is to help LGBTQ+ individuals navigate the coming out or gender transition process in order to fully realize and celebrate their authentic selves, and to help their families and loved ones learn how to best support and affirm them in this process.
Our work is guided by our SAFE calls to action:
Support
Advocate
Foster community
Educate
Prism Counseling & Support LLC offers individual, couples, family and group counseling for members of the LGBTQ+ community and those who support them. In addition, we organize social and community building events such as our monthly community days, skull building workshops, field trips and more! We offer professional development training for schools, medical practices, and professional organizations about the issues facing LGBTQ+ individuals and how to create safe working and learning environments for all.
Meet New Clinician:
Nancylynn Maselli (she/her)
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
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Hi! I’m Nancylynn Maselli, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), and I’m excited to join the team at Prism Counseling. I hold a Master of Science in Psychology, a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling and a certificate in Sex and Pornography Addiction Counseling. My approach to counseling is strength-based and collaborative.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals across a diverse range of clinical settings and levels of care. My experience includes working in inpatient mental health, residential substance use treatment within a farm-based sober living program for the LGBTQIA+ community, and outpatient substance use treatment where I provided individual therapy and facilitated group sessions.
Additionally, I developed and led a specialized program supporting survivors of human trafficking as they worked to rebuild their lives. This experience deepened my understanding of the importance of trauma-informed care and the complex intersections of substance use, homelessness, human trafficking, mental health, and disconnection from family and support systems. It reinforced for me the importance of seeing the whole person and understanding the experiences and circumstances that shape each individual’s journey.
My connection to the LGBTQIA+ community is deeply meaningful to me, both personally and professionally. I am dedicated to providing a welcoming, affirming, and safe space for recovery where you can feel heard, understood, and be fully yourself.
If you're interested in scheduling with Nancylynn, please reach out to our office administrator, Devin, at devin@prismcounselingct.com.
Meet New Clinician:
Paul Lietz, LPCA (he/him)
Paul graduated in the spring with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of New Haven. Paul brings 8 years of experience working with adults who live with severe mental illness as a case manager on an Assertive Community Treatment team, through which he was able to develop and implement his clinical skillset. He completed his clinical internship hours with Prism and is excited to continue supporting his community. Outside of the office, Paul is an actor, singer and food servant to his animals.
If you're interested in scheduling with Paul, please reach out to our office administrator, Devin, at devin@prismcounselingct.com.
Meet New Clinician:
Dana Walker, LMSW (she/her)
If you're interested in scheduling with Dana, please reach out to our office administrator, Devin, at devin@prismcounselingct.com.
Hello! My name is Dana Walker, and I am proud to be a part of the Prism Counseling team! I hold Masters degrees in Social Work (2025) and Music, Mind, and Brain (2020); plus a Bachelors in Behavioral Neuroscience (2019). My approach is rooted in understanding the interaction between a person, their brain, and their environment. I work with folks who are navigating depression, anxiety, and life changes. I also have a strong background in case management and support folks with increasing independence in the community or accessing social services. I am very passionate about helping create safe, empowering spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. I look forward to supporting you in becoming your best self!
Meet Practicum Student:
Molly McCue (she/her)
Meet Practicum Student Molly McCue (she/her). Molly will be with us for the Fall 2026 semester.
Hey all! I am currently pursuing a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Sacred Heart University. I earned my undergraduate degree at Mount Holyoke College where I majored in Critical Social Thought—an interdisciplinary program that examines how social structures, power, culture, and systems of inequality shape people’s experiences and society.
I have extensive experience working with kids, teens, and young adults, particularly in outdoor settings. I’ve run numerous trainings for adults on working effectively with children, the importance of play, leadership, and understanding behavior and conflict.
I love being a queer woman, and I love that a space like Prism exists. I am grateful for the opportunity to do my practicum here in this amazing space with these amazing people!
We are so excited to announce that we have signed a lease on a beautiful space in Thomaston to open our SECOND LOCATION! Once again, we are opening in a rural area where there are very few existing supports for the queer community.
Clinicians Dana Walker (she/her) and Paul Lietz (he/him) are accepting new clients at the Thomaston location now!
Interested clients can email our amazing admin, Devin, at devin@prismcounselingct.com or visit our contact page to schedule a consultation!
We cannot wait to expand our services to this new area of CT!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Heather, Haddam, CT
Rebecca is kind, patient, knowledgeable and effective in counseling, but she is also a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Her expertise will and has saved lives. If you are seeking care for your self or a loved one you need to reach out to her.
Julia, Old Saybrook, CT
Prism Counseling is a wonderful resource for the LGBTQ+ community and their families. Their clinicians are knowledgeable, skilled and easy to talk to. In my professional opinion as a licensed therapist, I highly recommend them to adolescents and adults and I'm thrilled that they've opened their doors! We are lucky to have them in the area.
Jean, Deep River, CT
The counselors at Prism Counseling promote bravery, honesty, truth sharing, communication, healing, and love. All the things we need in our lives.
Kerry, Deep River, CT
Rebecca creates safety for her clients and their families with her gifts of connection and humor, while being mindful of the complexities facing the LGBTQ+ community.