Leadership Team

Dr. Bellenoit is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy where she has been practicing for over 15 years. She received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Providence College, and then received a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra University in 2004. She completed her education by earning a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in the same field. Her doctoral research interests focused on the correlation between early childhood relationship experiences (with caregivers, siblings, etc.) and adult romantic relationship experiences. Her clinical experience includes working in multiple settings such as outpatient mental health agencies, residential treatment centers, and hospitals. She was Chief Operating Officer of Adelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services until 2013 when she left to pursue private practice and teaching at the University of Connecticut. In 2016, she was chosen as the 3rd Executive Director for the Community Child Guidance Clinic, and first woman in this position.

Tanja Larsen began her training in the field of social work, earning her bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University before completing her Master of Social Work at Fordham University. She joined Community Child Guidance Clinic in 2000, bringing her passion for community-based work and commitment to improving the lives of children and families.

Throughout her tenure, Tanja has been instrumental in developing and expanding clinical programming across the agency. She played a key role in establishing the infrastructure for evidence-based practices implemented across departments, including TF-CBT, ARC, and MATCH, in which she is also trained. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and supervisor, she provides guidance and mentorship to clinicians and interns, supporting their growth and the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Tanja is actively involved in local and statewide committees focused on strengthening Connecticut’s behavioral health system. Through this work, she advocates for trauma-informed systems of care and collaborative efforts that build on the strengths of existing systems while addressing barriers and gaps. Her advocacy centers on aligning policies that support an integrated system of care. One that not only meets the needs of children and families but also sustains and empowers the workforce that serves them.

As a solution-focused leader, Tanja is passionate about developing and implementing effective programming to meet the needs of the community. She supports a culture of learning and collaboration within leadership, emphasizing the importance of gathering and analyzing data to assess needs and evaluate the qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of interventions. Known for her strong work ethic, organizational skill, and forward-thinking approach, Tanja leads with integrity and a deep belief in engaging the micro, mezzo, and macro systems to create meaningful change.

Lauren Schempp came to the Clinic in 2007 after earning her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Western New England University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston University. Lauren has worked in a variety of settings throughout the Clinic including roles in CCGC’s Intensive Outpatient Program and CCGC School before becoming the Director of Special Initiatives in 2016. Lauren’s experiences at the Clinic have led her to a variety of areas of clinical interest including co-parenting after divorce and separation, psychotic disorders, and substance abuse. After many years working directly with local universities and supervising generations of CCGC staff, Lauren has also discovered a passion for clinical supervision as well as the training and field education of social work students. In her current role as Vice President of Administration, she brings the energy, motivation, and organizational skills she has shown in other roles to new projects benefiting the clinic and its internal and external communities.

Dr. Carlos A. González graduated from Cornell University Medical College and completed a residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York. A native of Puerto Rico and transplanted New Yorker, Dr. González has been in Connecticut since 1989, initially as an assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale and director of the Connecticut Mental Health Center’s Hispanic Clinic. He subsequently worked extensively as chief of the psychiatric crisis service at Griffin Hospital, and on top of his role at CCGC, maintains a small private practice in West Hartford and Vernon. Dr. Gonzalez believes firmly that the mental health of children and adolescents is the primary determinant of their well-being as adults. His focus is on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents, including extensive experience in school consultation, foster care, adoption, and the impact of culture and family on the emotional status of children. He is the author of two chapters on cross-cultural psychiatry, and has been active as a cultural adviser to the DSM. He is adept in the medical management of psychiatric disorders in children, but does not believe that medication can be effective in the absence of a holistic approach that may include individual and family therapy, as well as educational interventions. Dr. Gonzalez is bi-cultural and fluent in Spanish.

Jeff Ferranti is our Director of Education at the CCGC Day School. He began his career as a special education teacher in Springfield, MA and has worked as a special education administrator for the past 24 years.  Jeff is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with an M. Ed in Counseling and advanced graduate work in Behavior Interventions from the University of Massachusetts and Northern Illinois University.  Jeff oversees school operations with vision and integrity, fostering a culture of excellence to inspire and support school administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure students reach their full potential.

Robin Entress received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from NYU and MSW from Smith College School for Social Work. She began her career providing home-based services along the south shore in Massachusetts, and then joined a large community mental health center outside of Boston. Robin's love of community-based work led to her taking a part-time position at Community Child Guidance Clinic providing home-based wrap-around services. Since 1996, she has focused on providing intensive in-home services to help families with the greatest needs, including evaluating children in psychiatric crisis, treating children who may need out of home placement and working with families whose children are at risk of removal. Robin has enjoyed the opportunity to meld child, parent and family treatment and engage with families in their natural environments. Robin also oversees parochial school-based services, which provide access to children who might otherwise not receive mental health treatment.

Anisa Cole oversees CCGC’s clinical day programs, including North Star Intensive Outpatient Program, as well as Manchester public school-based services. Anisa earned bachelor's degrees in both family studies psychology, as well as an MSW from the University of Connecticut. She has a strong clinical background that includes six years with Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS), working as an enhanced care clinician. Additionally, she is part of the Black Family Enrichment Program, and has experience providing outpatient therapy and residential care, as well as group work. Anisa joined CCGC in 2016 so that she could continue pursuing her passion of improving the mental health of children and ensuring their emotional well-being, while offering safe, therapeutic, and culturally competent care.

Erica Mott focuses on the overall operation and supervision of the outpatient department’s leadership team. Erica is most passionate about the early childhood population and is the agency’s senior leader in all three of CCGC’s evidence based practices (EBPs): Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH); and the Attachment, Regulation and Competency framework (ARC). Erica received a bachelor's degree in Child Study and master's degree in Community Counseling from the University of St. Joseph. Before arriving at CCGC as an Outpatient Clinician in 2013, she was a preschool teacher at the South Windsor Child Development Center and worked in residential homes for adolescent boys and girls. Her previous clinical experiences include Connecticut’s Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) and East Hartford Youth Service Bureau.

Ben Davies – Administrative Services DirectorBenjamin Davies is the Administrative Services Director at Community Child Guidance Clinic, where he oversees human resources, recruitment, and compliance. He brings more than 20 years of nonprofit and human services experience, with expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and regulatory compliance.
Before joining CCGC, Ben held leadership roles at Chrysalis Center, Journey Found, and MARC Community Resources. He earned his bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and holds a SHRM-CP certification. In addition to his role at CCGC, Ben has served on the Town of Bolton Board of Education for the last 6 years.

Molly has been part of the Community Child Guidance Clinic since 2010, beginning as a Mental Health Counselor in the North Star Intensive Outpatient Program before moving into her current role. A graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in Psychology, she now serves as CCGC’s Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, leading efforts to strengthen the agency’s presence both within the organization and throughout the community.

Her work includes planning and coordinating events of all kinds, from fundraisers and staff engagement activities to large-scale community gatherings. She manages CCGC’s marketing and communications, including social media, website content, and the design of print and digital materials. Molly is also an active member of the grants and fundraising team, helping secure resources and build partnerships that support the agency’s mission. In all aspects of her work, she is dedicated to fostering connections and highlighting the vital role CCGC plays for children and families.