PRESIDENT & MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Serena-Lynn Brown is an internationally recognized M.D., Ph.D. with more than twenty years of experience as a clinical psychopharmacologist. A significant component of her practice includes diagnostic evaluations and second opinion assessments, working collaboratively with individual non-M.D. psychotherapists in treating patients, including providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. She has considerable experience with developing effective medication/treatment regimens for treatment-refractory patients living in the tri-state area and beyond.

Candace Maisel received her Bachelors in Social Work from Sacred Heart University, Masters in Social Work from Tulane University with a dual certification in Disaster Mental Health & Trauma Studies. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through the International Association of Trauma Professionals and a proud member of Fairfield County’s Trauma Response Team. Candace is a certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA (EMDR International Association), Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, and Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider (Integrative Psychiatry Institute).

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Sasha Klein graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2012. She spent the remainder of 2012 engaged in research at the Yale School of Medicine, and was the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Coordinator of Psychiatric Associates of Southern CT from 2013-2018 (Neuronetics Certified TMS Technician, 2013). Sasha held the senior leadership position of CT Regional Manager at the national TMS company Greenbrook TMS Neurohealth Centers from 2018-2020. During the pandemic Sasha attended UCONN’s Graduate School, completing the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical/Predental Program from 2020-2022. While applying to medical school to pursue her dream of becoming a psychiatrist, Sasha has taken the role of Associate Director of Psychiatric Associates of Southern CT.

CO-FOUNDER, (1939-2023)

Robert H. Klein, Ph.D., was an accomplished, internationally recognized clinical psychologist who provided highly experienced, skilled, compassionate assessment and treatment. As a clinical faculty member at the Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Klein held a variety of clinical positions, including directing inpatient, outpatient, outpatient partial hospitalization, and education and training programs. He was a widely respected speaker, clinical supervisor, and co-editor/author, whose publications included nearly 100 scientific articles, book chapters and seven books. Dr. Klein won many awards and honors, most recently including the 2020 Social Responsibility Award from the International Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health.

As the past president of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Dr. Klein volunteered his expertise in disaster outreach/intervention and mental health supervision on an international level.