
OUR PRACTICE
Windhorse Counseling was born out of Alannah DiBona’s passion for transforming the lives of adolescents. After working within the high school system providing transitional support to students, Alannah realized that there were additional needs for her clients beyond what she could provide in the school setting. She built a practice centered on providing supplemental care in a comfortable, safe, and approachable environment. Windhorse Counseling has quickly grown to offer services to individuals, families, and couples from all walks of life. The presence of office dogs, namely Theo the Bloodhound and Milo the Golden Retriever enhances the home-like ambiance and provides therapeutic doses of humor and affection.
Windhorse Counseling operates in the beautiful Damon Mill building with the goal of providing a living-room-like environment for clients of all ages to dig deep, connect, and begin the journey of healing. Located on the Assabet River with an abundance of natural greenery and forestry, the office setting is calming and serene. Clients find that the mindfully decorated indoor space and the quiet, natural surroundings set the stage for inner contemplation and interpersonal connection with our acclaimed and accomplished counselors. With the help of our hard-working office-dogs, clients are also able to loosen up, enjoy hilarious moments, and balance the deep work with lighter moments of pure joy and laughter.

OUR COUNSELORS

Founder, LMHC
Alannah DiBona
With extensive training in eating disorders, life transitions, performance psychology and athletics, mood disorders and anxiety, Alannah is passionate about a holistic and team-based approach to wellness

​Lisa Winner
LMHC
Focusing on adolescents and post secondary students, Lisa specializes in autism, trauma, addiction/recovery support, grief, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and post concussive syndrome with a passion for LGBTQ+ patiences. She works closely with schools on mental health programming.

MSN, PMHNP-BC
Courtney Joachim
A Registered Nurse treating young adults and adults, Courtney specializes in treatment of those with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She takes a holistic approach to her work and enjoys being a part of an integrative mental health team.

Juliana Manganella
MSW
Juliana received her Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Simmons University with a specialization in trauma-informed practice and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Juliana has worked as a clinician across numerous settings, including academic, psychiatric, and medical hospital settings.

Sara Clinton
LMHC
Sara graduated from Boston University in 2000 with her Masters in Education and later Fitchburg State University in 2019 with a CAGS in Clinical Psychology. She is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician and specializes in ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma and cultural differences, and performance based stress.

Jennifer Funk
Director of Coaching Services
Jennifer Funk is a licensed School Adjustment Counselor and often uses humor and storytelling to support her clients in both being present and increasing the elasticity of their imaginations. Coaching clients can anticipate DBT, some worksheets, and a lot of metaphors.

Adam Venter
LICSW
Adam earned his Masters in Social Work and Certificate in Healthcare from Simmons University and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Adam has treated clients with anxiety, grief, depression, and PTSD through the use of trauma-informed and strength-based lenses. He enjoys working with people from all walks of life.

Naomi Szanto
MHC
Naomi has worked in a variety of settings including residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. She describes her therapeutic style as direct with a generous dose of humor, empathy, and compassion. She has her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine at Boston University.