Mental Health Counseling
The Dragonfly Path, LLC
Where Healing Begins, Growth Blooms, and New Paths Unfold.
WELCOME
Welcome to The Dragonfly Path, LLC.
The Dragonfly Path is a group counseling practice dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. We offer compassionate, personalized mental health services to adults seeking to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
Our practice serves those experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship difficulties, and more. Whether you're facing a difficult season or seeking to deepen your self-awareness, The Dragonfly Path provides a safe, supportive space where your unique story is honored.
With our approach, we believe in empowering individuals to access their inner strength and embrace positive change. Our team of skilled therapists is committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and unwavering support.
Begin your journey today — because every path to healing is unique, and you don't have to walk it alone.
Owner
Cheryl Whitney, LMHC
I am the owner and founder of The Dragonfly Path, with 20 years of experience as a therapist. From a young age, I knew this was my calling, often finding myself in a supportive role with others. I take great pride in the work I do with each client, meeting them where they are with compassion and care.
Throughout my career, I have worked at Southbay Mental Health and Arbour Counseling, and for the past 10 years, I have been in private practice. I work with teens, adults, and couples, tailoring my approach to each client’s unique needs. While I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I believe there is no one-size-fits-all method. I take time to truly understand my clients before determining which strategies will be most effective for them—because I believe everyone deserves to be treated as an individual. This client-centered approach guides my work and reflects how I would want to be treated in therapy.
I also believe in the powerful benefits of pet therapy. For many years, my dog Bailey was a beloved presence in my office, providing comfort and companionship to clients. While she no longer joins me, I warmly welcome dogs to visit with their owners. In fact, The Dragonfly Path may soon have its own mascot!
Meet The Dragonfly Team
Founder
Cheryl Whitney,
LMHC, MCCS
As a mental health counselor since 2006, I have met with many different types and ages of clients. I started my career doing in-home therapy with many at-risk youth and families, as well as couples and children of divorce. I moved on to do outpatient therapy for many years to learn that my heart lies with young adults and teens, as well as couples who are trying to either reconcile their relationship or strengthen what they already have. As you can see from my picture, I am a dog lover and enjoy having them in therapy with me. My goal will be to bring a new furry friend into the therapeutic world as the girl pictured here, Bailey, has outlived her therapy days. I am looking forward to the new paths that I will find at The Dragonfly Path and all of the new clinicians and staff that I will soon call family.
Andrea Stump
Office and Billing Manager
Jocelyn Jacques-Curewitz, LMHC
Staff Clinician
Jocelyn Jacques-Curewitz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been supporting individuals through therapy since 2006. She has worked with people from many different backgrounds and understands that reaching out for help—especially making that first appointment—can often feel like the hardest step. Jocelyn strives to make that step easier by offering a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can focus on improving their well-being.
Her approach begins with truly listening, so she can understand what you’re going through and help create a plan that feels right for you. While Jocelyn has a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she tailors her methods to each person’s unique needs. She believes that collaboration, empathy, and even a touch of humor can be powerful tools in working toward positive change.
Jocelyn primarily works with adult clients and has a particular interest in the challenges faced by an aging population. Her experience includes supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and building self-confidence.
If you’re ready to begin your therapy journey, Jocelyn looks forward to hearing your story and walking alongside you as you take steps toward healing and growth.
Afia Tabiri, MA
Staff Clinician
Afia is a Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She brings warmth, empathy, and a deep understanding of human behavior to her work, creating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore, heal, and grow.
Afia has extensive experience in both outpatient and community settings, including her current role as a therapist at the Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester. There, she provides individual, couples, and family counseling, facilitates therapeutic groups, and coordinates care with healthcare teams and community providers. Previously, Afia worked for many years with Community Healthlink’s Passages program, where she provided crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and ongoing therapy for adults and children experiencing behavioral health crises.
Her background also includes case management and advocacy work, connecting individuals with critical resources such as housing, healthcare, and peer supports. Through these roles, Afia has gained a strong foundation in helping clients navigate both emotional and practical barriers to wellness.
Afia’s therapeutic style is rooted in evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered care, and solution-focused therapy. She is committed to tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs and goals, always working collaboratively at the client’s pace.
Afia has particular experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and crisis stabilization. She believes that therapy is not only about addressing challenges but also about discovering strengths, resilience, and new possibilities.
Afia looks forward to supporting clients in their journey toward greater balance, self-understanding, and well-being.
Charlotte Neizer, MS
Staff Clinician
Charlotte is a warm and caring counselor who is passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered. She works with individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, social stressors, and the impact of life transitions. She also has experience supporting clients with both mental health and substance use concerns.
Charlotte earned her Master’s degree in Human Services from Walden University and her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Religion from Central Connecticut State University. Over the years, she has worked in community counseling centers, family programs, and residential care, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the many ways people experience stress and healing.
Clients often describe Charlotte as an empathetic listener who creates a safe, welcoming space where they can explore their feelings and work toward meaningful change. She believes in meeting people where they are and working alongside them to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and find resilience in difficult times.
Charlotte is bilingual in French and English, and she brings cultural awareness and sensitivity into her work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Charlotte is eager to walk alongside you in your journey, offering guidance, encouragement, and a safe space to explore your goals and challenges.
Do you want to join our team?
Email cheryl@cherylwhitneycounseling.com and schedule an interview TODAY!!
