For Independent & Boarding Schools

Clinical depth, present-centered care, and a collective of seasoned therapists available to your students, families, and faculty. On campus, in our offices, in the community, or remotely.

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Lumen Therapy Collective is a clinician-led group practice founded by Christopher Mooney, LCSW and Kenyon Phillips, LMSW, who also host the Lumen podcast. Our work integrates five evidence-based traditions: Mentalization-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Open Dialogue, Existential & Humanistic practice, and ACT, into a present-centered framework we call the Lumen Model. We support adolescents, young adults, families, and faculty navigating anxiety, depression, identity and transition, trauma, substance use, grief, and the particular pressures of high-performing academic environments.

We collaborate with school counselors, deans, advisors, and parents to provide continuity of care for students whose needs exceed school-based counseling, while staying within appropriate clinical and FERPA/HIPAA boundaries. We can meet with students on campus, coordinate with health services with signed releases, and provide consultation to faculty and parents.

❋ On Campus

Scheduled visits to your school for sessions or consultation.

❋ In Office

Litchfield, CT and New York City.

❋In the Community

Walk-and-talk and community-based sessions where appropriate.

❋ Remote/Telehealth

Secure video sessions across CT, NY, and NJ.

Clinicians

  • Christopher Mooney, LCSW

    Founder & Host, Lumen Podcast · Licensed in CT, NY

    Founder of Lumen and host of the Lumen podcast. Dual-licensed clinical therapist trained in Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) and CBT. Works with adolescents and adults around anxiety, depression, substance use, identity, and relational difficulty. Believes therapy should be unhurried, dynamic, and genuinely collaborative, whether in office, in the community, on campus, or remote.

  • Kenyon Phillips, LMSW

    Founder & Host, Lumen Podcast · Licensed in CT, NY, NJ, NV

    Founder of Lumen and host of the Lumen podcast. Compassionate, interactive, and solutions-focused care for individuals navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, and challenging relationships. Integrates MBCT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Treatment, Behavioral Activation, and somatic and Dance/Movement approaches. Practiced in working with high-achieving students and young adults through identity formation and pressure.

  • Tara Sym, LCSW

    Senior Clinician · Licensed in CT, NY, NJ

    Senior clinician specializing in work with children, young adults, and adults. Focused on trauma, substance use, dual diagnosis, and complex emotional landscapes. Integrates CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and MBCT. Honors the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, and brings warmth, depth, and a steady presence to her work.

  • Elizabeth Miller, CLC, LSW, MA

    Coach (Coaching, not psychotherapy) · Coaching available across states

    Master's degrees in Social Work and Psychology; certified life coach. Holistic, strengths-based coaching focused on values clarification, goal-setting, and translating self-awareness into action. A natural fit for students preparing for transitions, rising leaders on faculty/staff, and parents seeking forward-focused support.

Billing & Payment

Lumen Therapy Collective is a fee-for-service practice. We do not participate with insurance panels. Sessions are paid directly at the time of service via card on file.

Session Rate

Starting at $250 per 50-minute hour. Specialty, longer, or off-site sessions priced accordingly.

Superbills

Provided upon request for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement from their insurer.

Payment Methods

Major credit/debit cards, HSA, and FSA accepted. Card kept securely on file in our HIPAA-compliant EHR.