"My biggest motivation? Just to keep challenging myself. I see life almost like one long University education that I never had - everyday I'm learning something new."
- RICHARD BRANSON
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Meet Our Mental Health Professionals
Your Well-Being Is Our Priority!
Meet the mental health professionals behind Fortitude Center in New Milford, CT. We are a group practice consisting of 8 amazing clinicians who have dedicated their lives in pursuit of delivering better, more compassionate mental health counseling services to those in need. With us, you know you are in safe, dependable hands.
Glendy Schweitzer, LADC, LPC
Glendy is originally from New Mexico but was raised in the military and has lived all over the United States and Germany. She received her undergraduate degree and subsequent Master's Degree from Western Connecticut State University. She began working in the addiction field and spent 6 years in various treatment settings before she began her own practice, seeing the incredible demand to provide help and hope to those in need. Glendy treats people of all ages and has assembled the team at the Fortitude Center of educated and compassionate individuals who also feel the strong desire to help those who seek change, growth and positivity in their life.
Richard Dable, LADC, LPC
Richard Dable is a native of Mukwonago, Wisconsin. He received his undergraduate degree in vocal performance and music therapy from Arizona State University. He later went on to complete his master’s degree in Community Counseling at Western Connecticut State University. Richard has worked in a variety of treatment settings. He has experience working with both adults and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital setting, and in outpatient services providing services for individuals with substance abuse and mental health co-occurring conditions. Prior to joining Fortitude Center, Richard worked as a Clinical Director at a local substance abuse and behavioral health agency in Connecticut. In addition to his clinical work, his hobbies include playing the piano, singing, gardening, cooking and walking his two German Shepherds, Cyrus and Allegra.
Rachel Gilbert, LPC
Rachel provides counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Rachel especially has a passion for helping young adults and the adult population. She has experience providing LGBTQA+ support, those who identify with co-dependency, anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism. Rachel is trained in (CPT) Cognitive Processing Therapy; which is used to decrease symptoms related to trauma/PTSD. Her approach can be described as a strength-based approach and working collaboratively according to specific needs and goals. Rachel values honesty, empathy, humor and believe that finding the right counselor is essential to success in treatment.
Carol Ann Murphy, LPC
Carol Ann is a licensed therapist working with a diverse population of clients. She enjoys working with young adults, adults and specializes in perinatal (pregnant and post pregnancy) mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, boundary setting, and self care. Carol Ann likes to provide an environment where you feel as if you are having coffee with a friend but the whole conversation is about you and there is absolutely no judgement.
Danielle Dipisa, LPC
Danielle obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work and Counseling from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire. After working as a residential counselor for The Bridge of Central Massachusetts and as a Special Education paraprofessional, Danielle discovered her love for counseling and working with adolescents and young adults. She graduated from Western Connecticut State University with her Masters degree in Counselor Education and is a certified School Counselor and athletic coach in Connecticut. Danielle recognizes the importance of social development and strives to help people grow in a positive direction to develop and maintain healthy relationships with those that will continue to help them grow.
Mary Harrington, LPC
Mary provides counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and other life challenges. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology at Western Connecticut State University and her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. She has experience working with children and adolescents with high risk issues such as suicidal ideation, school refusal, and eating disorders. Mary's approach is direct and effective, focused on increasing the "toolbox" of skills for the client and their family in difficult situations. Working together, Mary will assist in setting goals based on the client's immediate concerns, problem-solve solutions, try out new ways to think about and handle problems, and make changes that are lasting.
Flavia De Souza, LPC
Flavia has been working in the mental health field for 2.5 years and identifies her specialties in practice as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and substance use issues. She has experience in many other areas as well! Flavia utilizes a number of different approaches to therapy including CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. She is also fluent in Brazilian Portuguese.
Amanda Wirag, LPC
Amanda’s great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic and stressful events. Amanda is passionate about taking an integrative approach to therapy, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed, experiential, and person-centered techniques to treat the whole person and ensure that what is done in therapy is personalized, collaborative, and unique to each client. Amanda’s therapeutic approach is based on the belief that clients are in charge of their counseling experience. Amanda has experience working with both teenagers and adults in outpatient settings, working in partnership with clients to utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals. She acquired her Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling and then her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Post University. She views the counseling process as an alliance between client and therapist and considers the clients as the experts of their lives. Within the structure of the therapeutic relationship, clients can access their inner strengths and promote change.

Kayanna Schweitzer, Office Manager
Kayanna is a certified medical billing specialist at Fortitude Center and has been working for the company since the doors opened. She works hard to make the process as seamless as possible so that it does not interfere with the therapeutic process between the client and the clinician. You might recognize Kayanna as the voice behind the phone when calling to scheduling the intake appointment.
Marisa, Office Assistant, Director of Social Media
Speak With Our Clinicians Today
You deserve the highest quality healthcare possible. Here at Fortitude Center, that is exactly what we offer. We provide mental health counseling with a focus on addiction control. Schedule an appointment with our mental health professionals today. To get started, give us a call or send us a message.
Fortitude Center

143 West Street, Suite V
New Milford, CT 06776