A Little Bit About Rosalie...

Born in Bangkok and raised in Central Massachusetts, I’ve always lived life with a blend of adventure and compassion. At 14, I began coaching gymnastics and cheerleading, which quickly became my passion. Alongside my twin and my younger sister, I’ve owned and operated an all-star cheerleading gym for over 25 years, working with kids, teens, and adults, and watching them grow both athletically and personally.

 

But my journey didn’t end there. This past year, I embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to Peru, where I deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection and discovered the transformative power of self-compassion. After nearly 50 years, I’ve learned that true well-being comes from embracing ourselves—mind, body, and spirit. This realization continues to guide both my personal life and my professional work as a therapist.

 

Why Did You Become a Therapist?

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by many life experiences, starting with my role as a mother advocating for my son with learning disabilities. Wanting to support him fully, I embarked on a personal quest for growth and understanding. For years, while coaching athletes and their families, I found myself offering guidance beyond the gym, and people often told me I should be a therapist. At 41, I finally followed that calling, pursuing a master’s degree in mental health counseling with a focus on trauma and addiction. Along the way, I gained a deep understanding of ADHD, parenting, and the power of self-compassion.

 

Credentials:

• M. Ed Cambridge College School of Psychology; Mental Health Counseling; Trauma and Addiction

• B.S Fitchburg State University: Communications and Technical Writing

 

Relevant Previous Experience:

• Over 25 years of coaching and mentoring adolescents and adults, focusing on empowerment and self-growth.

• Educational advocacy for children with learning disabilities like ADHD and dyslexia.

• Years of experience guiding individuals through difficult life transitions, trauma recovery, and relationship struggles.

• The Door is Open Counseling Center, Mental Health Counselor 

• Arbour Counseling and Partial Hospitalization Program; practicum mental health counselor

 

Random fun facts about me:

• I was a professional cheerleader for the New England Patriots

• A cheerleading accident where I broke both ankles at the same time led me to explore the mind-body connection and contributed to my journey into mental health.

• I’m a big believer in art as therapy, and I even sold the first painting I ever made!

• I'm a former Miss Massachusetts USA 2000!

 

Best Goal:  

Never stop learning. Life is full of opportunities to grow, and I believe every experience brings us closer to understanding ourselves and the world around us.

Best Habit:

Starting the day with mindfulness—it helps me stay grounded and sets the tone for the day.

Best Legal Route to Joy:

Seeing the ocean, watching the waves and listening to them crash onto the sand

Best Flaw:

I'm spontaneous. It leads me on some wild adventures, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Best Accomplishment: 

Learning to embrace my ADHD and see it as a strength. It’s transformed how I approach life, work, and relationships.

Best Motto:

We are all perfectly imperfect!

Best Under-Appreciated Skill: 

I’m a great listener. Sometimes, just having someone really listen can make all the difference.

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