Clinical Director, LPC LMHC RMHCI NCC

Emilia Anello is the owner of Sandbox Behavioral Health PLCC, with offices in Fairfield, Westport, New Canaan, and Greenwich, CT. She provides therapy services to children and families both in person and via telehealth. Emilia has a background in child welfare representing the best interest of children, as a Guardian ad Litem. She also has experience working with children and teens in crisis in Extended Day Treatment (EDT) and in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

ADHD, Autism, OCD, Mood Disorders

Aggressive Behavior and School Problems

Clinician, LPC-A

Andrew Medina is a licensed professional counselor-associate in the state of Connecticut with offices in Westport and New Canaan, CT. He provides outpatient therapy services to children and families via in-person and telehealth sessions. When not providing outpatient therapy, Andrew is the Bilingual Clinician in the Prospects Extended Day Treatment (EDT) program, with experience in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Andrew has experience working with children with anxiety, aggression, hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood disorders, and Autism. Andrew is trained in play therapy techniques, therapeutic crisis intervention, and SPACE therapy (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).

Clinician, LCSW

Kayla Yaverski is a licensed master social worker in the state of Connecticut with offices in Westport, CT and New Canaan, CT. Kayla provides outpatient therapy services to children and their families both in person and via telehealth sessions. She has experiences working with children with anxiety, depression, aggressive behaviors, mood disorders, Autism, ADHD, and suicidal ideation/self-injurious behaviors. Kayla is a trainer in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and play therapy. When not providing outpatient services, Kayla is a clinician in the Prospects Extended Day Treatment Program (EDT) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).