About - KMF Therapy Collective

“I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung

Kristy Fitzgerald, LMFT

Meet The Founder

Hi, I’m Kristy. I believe in a non-judgmental and collaborative approach to therapy. I’m also transparent and authentic with my clients. The result? You gain insight, break through old patterns, heal and grow emotionally, and, ultimately, thrive.

I graduated with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2010. I opened my private practice in 2013 and expanded with a New Jersey branch in 2021.

I’ve spent the last decade developing a diverse, multifaceted counseling philosophy to help my clients reach their full potential. My integrative approach meets the clients and families where they’re at so, together, we can collaborate towards healthy, constructive goals.

It would be an honor to support you on your journey. Schedule a discovery call today to see if we’re a good fit.

Morgan Hopper, LAC, NCC

Hi, I’m Morgan. With my extensive background in cognitive behavioral therapy, I help clients like you make connections between their thoughts and how they interpret the world around them. I believe in holistic counseling methods that ensure an integrative approach that’s unique to each situation.

I’m a licensed counselor in the State of New Jersey with extensive experience counseling adolescents, adults, and seniors. My treatment specialties include depression, anxiety, relationships, and domestic violence. I’m also certified in Compassion Skills and Ethical Online Counseling to further support my clients during remote therapy.

I’m patient, understanding, and willing to work at your pace. Your sense of safety is my priority. Schedule a discovery call today to see if we’re a good fit!

René Bavosa, NCC, LPC

Hi, I’m René! I believe that each individual person is the expert on their own life and at times need support, safety, and guidance to navigate life’s challenges. I believe in utilizing cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy to aid client’s awareness of their potential short-comings in order to enhance their ability to face and tackle the challenges they encounter on their own. I will always meet my clients where they are at in the therapeutic process and utilize a variety of techniques to meet their individualized needs.

I graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019. I am a licensed counselor in the State of New Jersey with experience working in residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient settings with both adolescents and adults. My treatment specialities include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and supporting those affected by loved ones with substance abuse.

Honesty in the therapeutic relationship is extremely important to me. I will always provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental and compassionate space in the hopes of supporting and nurturing a trusting therapeutic relationship. Schedule a discovery call today to see if we are a good fit!

Gracie deSouza, LMFT

Hi, I’m Gracie! I believe collaboration, transparency, and trust are vital in a therapeutic relationship. I work with clients to identify values and beliefs that no longer serve them and contribute to feelings of anxiety, shame, helplessness, unworthiness, and hopelessness. In deconstructing these values and beliefs, I support individuals towards a more authentic, connected, and balanced sense of self.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York and Louisiana. I have experience working with individuals and families across a variety of settings, including school-based programs, community-based programs, and outpatient clinics. I conceptualize issues from a systemic approach, utilizing evidence based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Change is hard. Reaching out for help takes courage and a commitment to yourself. Schedule a discovery call today to see if we’d be a good fit!

Michelle Licastro, LMHC

Michelle’s true passion is empowering individuals to assert control over their mental health by helping them access their strengths. She works with Individuals, Couples, and Families experiencing struggles and conflict in their interpersonal relationships. She helps them communicate more effectively, thereby repairing relationships.

She is bi-lingual in Italian and English, multiculturally competent and understands that no single modality is appropriate for each individual. Keeping this in mind, Michelle utilizes an integrative approach that is based on a strong therapeutic relationship cultivated through empathy and compassion. She integrates various treatment modalities including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and trauma focused therapy.

During her 14 years of experience, Michelle has been fortunate to work with clients of diverse backgrounds and a variety of needs, treating a range of emotional and psychological issues across all life stages. Michelle’s special interests are relationship issues, post-traumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance misuse, and co-occurring disorders.