Meet our Team
Rachel Keenan, Clinical Resident
Rachel is a senior graduate student at Northwestern University, pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently a graduate intern under the clinical supervision of Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMH-C.
As a dedicated mental health counseling graduate student, Rachel is committed to supporting clients in their journey toward personal growth and well-being. She strives to create a safe, accepting, and understanding environment where individuals feel heard and empowered.
With a collaborative approach, Rachel helps clients navigate life transitions, overcome challenges, and develop effective coping strategies in a compassionate and nonjudgmental space. She integrates psychodynamic, person-centered, and strength-based techniques to foster self-exploration, emotional growth, and the achievement of personal goals.In her personal time, Rachel loves to spend time reading, traveling, trying new restaurants with friends and spending time with her Golden Retriever, Boomer.
Nicole Johnson, Clinical Resident
Nicole is a pre-licensed graduate student counselor at Northwestern University’s The Family Institute, providing individual counseling under the supervision of Sowania Germain, LMHC. As a dance-movement therapist in training and a certified pain reprocessing therapist, she offers an integrative approach to healing informed by neuroscience and somatic practices. Nicole’s clinical framework is rooted in psychodynamic theory with the understanding that chronic illness, emotional distress, and persistent pain are complex experiences requiring a holistic approach to both mind and spirit. By bridging the gap between brain, body, and belief, she seeks to help clients decipher internal cues and increase their capacity to move beyond limitations. Outside of the practice, Nicole enjoys yoga, swing dancing, and rollerskating with her dog, a Pomsky named Paolo, on the boardwalk.
Christopher McDermott, Clinical Resident
Christopher McDermott is a pre-licensed graduate student at Alfred University, where he is pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is currently completing his graduate internship under the clinical supervision of Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMH-C.
For the past 20 years, Christopher has worked in education—beginning as a middle and high school English teacher and currently as a school counselor. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with students and families to support both academic and personal development. Those experiences have deepened his skill for listening, understanding, and building genuine connections.
Christopher’s path has been guided not only by his professional experiences, but also by his strong Christian faith. Grounded in faith and led by a heart for people, Christopher is committed to offering encouragement, hope, and care with others as they pursue healing and growth. He is an instructor and small group leader at his local church and has discovered a calling to help develop men committed to a life of servant leadership.
Christopher completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies at Fordham University and continued his education at Lehman College in school counseling. Each step along the way has affirmed his calling to serve in a more meaningful and personal way and he’s excited to continue that work in the field of mental health counseling.
Skyler Tuminelli, Clinical Resident
Skyler is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adelphi University and is currently completing her internship under the supervision of Sowania Germain, LMHC, PMH-C. She is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth.
Skyler brings a warm, compassionate, and collaborative presence to her work. She draws from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, while also valuing the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing.
She is particularly interested in working with issues related to trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and identity, and strives to help clients feel both supported and empowered as they reconnect with themselves and move toward meaningful change.
In her personal time, Skyler enjoys engaging in creative activities and spending time with her family and her dog, Meadow.