PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Liam Doyle, LMSW

Liam is a licensed social worker who obtained his MSW from Quinnipiac University in May of 2018, after receiving a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Sacred Heart University in 2015. Liam comes to Discovery Behavioral Health after working at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, for five years. Liam began his mental health treatment career as a technician at Silver Hill Hospital after completing his undergraduate degree. Liam then trained and worked as a social worker on Silver Hill’s inpatient units for adolescents and adults upon receiving his MSW. Liam is intensively trained in DBT, integrating mindfulness, change and acceptance practices into his work. Liam has experience working with individuals, families, adolescents and adults alike. He approaches his work from a strength-based perspective, working with patients on developing their strengths and identifying where changes could be made. In addition to DBT, Liam also utilizes CBT, ACT, as well as psychoeducation and psychodrama. Outside of work, Liam enjoys spending time with his rescue dog, Chuck, as well as traveling around the Northeast and attending various sporting events.

THERAPIST

Kelly Tarascio

Kelly is a licensed master social worker who obtained her master’s in social work from New York University after completing her bachelor’s in social work with a double minor in psychology and human rights and social justice at Sacred Heart University. Kelly has experience working with adults, adolescents and children. She started her profession working at an intensive outpatient program with children, and then had multiple internships while advancing her career through education. Kelly’s experience consists of working with inner-city teens at a therapeutic afterschool program. She then worked at a mental health center in which she strived to enhancing the lives of individuals living with persistent and chronic mental illness.

Kelly possesses strong communication skills, which has allowed her to interact well with individuals in diverse situations. Kelly collaborates with patients in a compassionate and gentle manner while empowering patients to recognize their strengths. Kelly takes a patient-centered approach when providing treatment while assessing the patient’s needs through a systems lens. She enjoys utilizing DBT, CBT, expressive arts therapy, and mindfulness in the therapy process. The well-being and recovery of her patients is the main goal in the treatment process. In her free time, Kelly enjoys being outdoors, kayaking, and spending time with family.

FACILITY MANAGER

Cara Dascenzo

Cara is the facility manager for the Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program, located in Southport, Connecticut. Cara brings a wealth of experience from her history of working in public school systems and is integral to helping our patients reintegrate into their school systems. Before working for Discovery full time, Cara worked for 15 years with special education for the public school system. She’s been with Discovery for two years as a part-time counselor in their mental health adolescent residential program. Cara has a bachelor’s degree in human service and management. Her hobbies include yoga, meditation, and quality time with her family and dog.