Health Services and Counseling Staff
Our professional health care providers and counseling staff are committed to providing high-quality patient-centric care, services, and support to undergraduate students.
Counseling Center Full-Time Staff
Sharon Harrington-Hope, MA, LMHC
Director of Counseling and Clinical Counselor
she, her, hers
sharrington-hope@lasell.edu
617-243-2145
Sharon honors diversity in its variety of forms and is grateful to have the opportunity to know and work with all Lasell students. She strives to create a supportive connection with anyone seeking help as she works to understand the unique strengths and needs of her clients. Her areas of clinical interest include: the experience of first-generation students, integrating multicultural perspectives in counseling, utilizing a trauma-informed lens, and supporting people in recovery from addictive or self-injurious behaviors.
When not in the office (or the telehealth screen) she enjoys spending time with family, biking, walking her dog, and trying new recipes.
Joanna Garcia, MA, LMHC
Clinical Counselor
she, her, hers
jgarcia2@lasell.edu
617-243-2286
As a clinician of color, Joanna is interested in recognizing the diverse individual and collective experiences and identities of each person. She aims to create and hold space for each student in a way that is culturally responsive and inclusive. Her areas of clinical interest include: intergenerational trauma, BIPOC identity development, domestic violence, racial trauma and stress, mind-body connection, and psychospirituality.
Outside of work, Joanna enjoys listening and dancing to music, hiking, cooking, trying different cuisines, and exploring different nature landscapes in the US and abroad.
Adela Hruby, PhD, MPH, MS
Health Educator and Clinical Counselor
she, her, hers
ahruby@lasell.edu
617-243-2334
Adela believes that life is easier when someone else "gets it." She aims to provide that kind of feeling to students in counseling. She feels it is a privilege to accompany students on their journey of self-discovery and reaching their unique potential. Her areas of clinical interest include: anxiety, grief, eating disorders and hoarding, holistic well-being, and psychospirituality.
When not in the Counseling Center, you'll find her campaigning for and teaching public health, conducting research, baking in her kitchen, hiking in the Whites, or on her yoga mat.
Lenora Benson, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Counselor
she, her, hers
lbenson@lasell.edu
617-243-2054
Lenora is fulfilled when she has the opportunity to help and support diverse groups of students on their journey to self-discovery and healing. She approaches her practice with an open mind and sees the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration and partnership. Lenora wants every person to leave a session feeling a bit more equipped and confident in their own strength and ability to persevere and be resilient through life’s most challenging and complicated moments. Her areas of clinical interest include: intergenerational trauma, racial trauma and stress, substance use disorders, anxiety, and the mind-body connection.
In her free time you can find her creating memories with family and friends, participating in hot yoga, working out, running, getting a massage, or EATING! She will also never turn down a comedy show, poetry slam, or a Beyoncé concert.
Alex Beaton, MA
Clinical Counselor
he, him, his
ALBeaton@lasell.edu
617-243-2056
Alex is honored to join students on their path of self-discovery. He believes that counseling is an evolving conversation that is unique to every student and should acknowledge the lived experiences they bring with them. His goal is to develop a supportive relationship that allows students to explore their authentic selves and learn to thrive in a space free from judgement. His clinical interests include depression, intergenerational trauma, family dynamics, the mind-body connection, and mindfulness.
Outside of work, Alex is passionate about music in all forms and takes his role as a dog uncle very seriously. He is known to order the one thing on the menu he’s never had before and believes laughing pairs well with most activities.
Cindy Spertner, MA
Office Manager
she, her, hers
cspertner@lasell.edu
617-243-2181
Cindy has a B.A. in English/Education and a master’s degree in Writing and Publishing. She has worked as a writing instructor and was an editor at Teen Ink magazine for over 12 years. Her professional interests include writing, editing, expressive/art therapy, and empowering students and staff in the Lasell community.
Outside of work, Cindy enjoys spending time with family, baking apple pies, creating new soup recipes, walking in the woods, and working toward her goal of reading 500 novels in her lifetime.
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