With a joyous heart, I am writing to welcome our two newest staff members to the Fox + Feather team
In our community, the need for art therapy services is rising — and I believe more Fox Folks have found their way into our den. Today I want to introduce you to two extraordinary clinicians who have joined us: Cassidy DePaolo, MAATC, ATR-P, LPC-A and Shay Melia, MAATC, LPC-A.
Meet Cassidy DePaolo, MAATC, ATR-P, LPC-A (she/her)
Cassidy supports children and teens who are navigating mental health challenges. Many young individuals are in the process of discovering their self-identity, adjusting to significant changes at home or school, or struggling to connect with themselves and others.
Cassidy provides a compassionate and creative environment for individuals seeking to express themselves beyond words. Her client-led approach encourages clients to strengthen their inner voice, explore their curiosities, and empowers them to create and express themselves both deeply and authentically.
Cassidy is now accepting new clients, including children and adolescents ages 8 and older. If you have been looking for a skilled, caring clinician for a young person in your life, Cassidy may be exactly who you have been waiting for.
Meet Shay Melia, MAATC, LPC-A (she/her/they)
Shay has a longstanding relationship with art and creativity. She brings a background in the Fine Arts and spent over 20 years building a career in the creative space of the beauty industry. After that chapter, she dove fully into becoming a professional in the healing spaces of creative expression — and she has never looked back.
Shay has a deep respect for nature and a love of eco-arts and gardening. She also enjoys playing and composing music in addition to her visual arts practice. Her relationship with creativity is not theoretical — it is lived, embodied, and woven into everything she brings to the therapeutic space.
Shay is now accepting new clients across our art therapy services.
A Note from Sarah
Growing our team is an act of deep trust. Over the years, I have met — and interviewed — a wide variety of creative arts professionals. It takes a certain magick to be welcomed into our Fox + Feather community.
Cassidy and Shay both have the glimmer. Which made it a very easy yes.
With every new hire, the alchemical process begins anew. New professionals bring new insights, new wisdom, new ways of being present with the people who walk through our door. If you or someone you love has been waiting for the right person, the right moment, the right door — this may be it.
Welcome to the Fox + Feather family, Cassidy and Shay. We can’t wait to learn alongside you.
— Sarah Guercia, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Founder + Owner
Now Accepting New Clients
Both Cassidy and Shay are currently accepting new clients. Fox + Feather offers a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can find the right fit before you begin. We serve female-identifying clients, trans-femme individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, ages 8 and older, in person in Guilford, CT and via telehealth throughout Connecticut.
We accept Husky insurance and most FSA and HSA plans. Meet our full team of providers or contact us to schedule your consultation.
Call us at 860-393-0940 — the medicine is waiting, and so is your person.
FAQ
Who is Cassidy DePaolo?
Cassidy DePaolo, MAATC, ATR-P, LPC-A is a licensed art therapist at Fox + Feather Healing Arts specializing in working with children and adolescents. She uses a client-led, creative approach to help young people strengthen their inner voice and express themselves authentically. She is currently accepting new clients ages 8 and older.
Who is Shay Melia?
Shay Melia, MAATC, LPC-A is a licensed art therapist at Fox + Feather with a background in the Fine Arts and over 20 years in the creative industry. She brings a deep love of eco-arts, nature, and music to her therapeutic practice and is currently accepting new clients.
What ages does Fox + Feather serve?
We serve clients ages 8 and older, including children, adolescents, and adults at any stage of life. Our individual art therapy sessions are tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
How do I schedule a consultation with Cassidy or Shay?
Call us at 860-393-0940 or visit our contact page to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We will help match you with the right provider for your needs.
Does Fox + Feather accept insurance?
Yes. We accept Husky insurance and most FSA and HSA plans. Visit our pricing page for full details.
Where is Fox + Feather located?
We are located at 725 Boston Post Road, Suite 5, Guilford, CT 06437. We also offer telehealth art therapy to clients located anywhere in Connecticut.
Why Choose Fox + Feather Healing Arts
Fox + Feather is Connecticut’s only group art therapy practice specializing in eating disorder and trauma recovery. Our growing team of licensed, board-certified art therapists brings clinical excellence, creative depth, and genuine care to every client relationship. We serve female-identifying clients, trans-femme individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members ages 8 and older — in a space where the Divine in all of us is celebrated. We accept Husky insurance and most FSA and HSA plans. Meet our providers or book your free consultation today.