Something beautiful happened, and I want you to know about it.
Fox + Feather has been nominated for the Best on the Shoreline 2026 awards, hosted by Shore Publishing and Zip06 — the local news network covering our Connecticut Shoreline community. I have been individually nominated for Mental Health Professional, and Fox + Feather has been nominated for Mental Health Practice.
I am sitting with a full heart as I write this.
When I opened Fox + Feather, I was a woman in recovery with a vision, a clinical license, and a deep, bone-level knowing that art could heal what words alone could not. I did not know if the world was ready. I did not know if this community would find us, trust us, or let us walk alongside them in their hardest moments.
You did. You have. You do, every single day.
These Nominations Belong to You
These nominations are not mine. They belong to every person who has sat across from one of our art therapists and said, quietly or loudly, I am ready to try. They belong to my extraordinary team, who show up with creativity, compassion, and clinical excellence week after week. They belong to this community — you — who have referred loved ones, shared our work, and believed in what we are building here on the shoreline.
Why Visibility Matters in Mental Health Care
Winning this award matters beyond a plaque on the wall.
When a parent is searching for help for their teenager and doesn’t know where to turn, community recognition is often what helps them choose. When a woman finally decides she is ready to address her eating disorder, seeing that a practice is trusted and celebrated by her neighbors gives her the courage to make the call. When a young person in our LGBTQIA+ community is looking for affirming care, local visibility signals safety.
Visibility reaches people. And reaching people saves lives. This is not an exaggeration — it is the daily reality of our work at 725 Boston Post Road in Guilford, CT.
Here Is Where I Need You
Winning this award matters beyond a plaque on the wall. When a parent is searching for help for their teenager and doesn’t know where to turn, community recognition is often what helps them choose. When a woman finally decides she is ready to address her eating disorder, seeing that a practice is trusted and celebrated by her neighbors gives her the courage to make the call. When a young person in our LGBTQIA+ community is looking for affirming care, local visibility signals safety. Visibility reaches people. And reaching people saves lives. This is not an exaggeration; it is the daily reality of our work at 725 Boston Post Road.
Your vote is an act of community care. It costs nothing and takes less than two minutes. Voting closes this Sunday, June 7th.
👉 VOTE HERE
Please vote for:
Mental Health Practice: Fox + Feather Healing Arts Services, LLC
Mental Health Professional: Sarah Guercia, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
And if you feel moved, share this with one person who knows our work. Every vote is a ripple that reaches someone who needs us.
Thank you for being the kind of community that makes this work not just possible, but meaningful.
With Love and Glimmer,
Sarah Guercia, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Founder + Owner
About Fox + Feather Healing Arts
Fox + Feather Healing Arts is Connecticut’s only group art therapy practice specializing in eating disorder and trauma recovery. 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. To learn more or schedule a free consultation, visit our contact page or call us at 860-393-0940.
FAQ
What is the Best on the Shoreline award? Best on the Shoreline is an annual community recognition program hosted by Shore Publishing and Zip06, celebrating the best local businesses and professionals along the Connecticut Shoreline as voted by community members.
Who is nominated from Fox + Feather? Sarah Guercia, MA, ATR-BC, LPC — Founder and Owner of Fox + Feather — is nominated for Best Mental Health Professional. Fox + Feather Healing Arts Services, LLC is nominated for Best Mental Health Practice.
How do I vote? Voting is open to the public and takes less than two minutes. Visit the Best on the Shoreline voting page and search for Sarah Guercia and Fox + Feather Healing Arts.
👉 VOTE HERE
What does Fox + Feather specialize in? Fox + Feather is a group art therapy practice specializing in eating disorder recovery and trauma healing. We use creative expression as a clinical tool to help clients reconnect with their bodies, process difficult experiences, and build lasting resilience.
Where is Fox + Feather located? We are located at 725 Boston Post Road, Suite 5, Guilford, CT 06437. We also offer telehealth services to clients throughout Connecticut.
Why Choose Fox + Feather Healing Arts
Fox + Feather is not a typical therapy practice. We are Connecticut’s only group art therapy practice dedicated to eating disorder and trauma recovery — combining anti-diet philosophy, intuitive art therapy, and the rhythms of nature into every aspect of our care. Our team of licensed, board-certified art therapists serves womxn, trans-femme clients, and LGBTQIA+ individuals 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 request information to get started.