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Our Team
We are a group of licensed and professional social workers, medication managers, doulas, birth educators, yoga teachers, parenting experts, nutritionists, coaches, and naturopaths with special training in perinatal health.
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Carolyn Kagan
LCSW, PMH-C
Founder & Executive Director
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Jessica Vanderberg
LCSW, M.Ed, CD, CLC, CBE
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
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Dr. Kristen Beardslee
DNP, CNM, PMHNP
Perinatal Medication Manager
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Kate Murphy
LCSW, PMH-C
Perinatal Psychotherapist
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Kris Archer
MA, LPCA
Perinatal Psychotherapist
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Caroline Alianiello
LCSW, PMH-C
Perinatal Psychotherapist
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Carrie Berlepsch
MA, LPCA
Perinatal Psychotherapist
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Nikki Pradella
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Shira Ashkenas
NUTRITIONIST/NATUROPATH
Practice Manager
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Barbara Heiz
MSN
Movement Teacher
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Alessandra Pane
LCSW
Movement Teacher
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Becky Rastegar
CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Movement Teacher
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Lorena Seidel
M.Ed
Parent Coach
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Ali Caravella
CERTIFIED COACH
Leadership and Career Coach
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Our Space
Welcome
16 Wire Mill Road
Waiting Space
Therapy Room One
Therapy Room One
Therapy Room Two
Group Work in The Great Room
Yoga In The Great Room
Yoga in The Great Room
GET TO KNOW
Our Partners
We’re proud to partner with and offer exclusive discounts for the following local Connecticut businesses:
Take Advantage of Our Exclusive Discounts
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The Parent Collective's Prenatal Education Series has become one of the most loved and transformative experiences inside The Alliance Center.
Expecting couples come in unsure, overwhelmed, and full of questions—and leave with confidence, clarity, and a brand-new circle of friends.
In 2026, we’re expanding support, deepening community connection, and continuing to bring you evidence-based, judgment-free guidance from nurses and midwives who’ve walked hundreds of families through this journey.
What’s included:
✨ 4 weeks, 8 hours total
✨ Consistent course leader
✨ Partner included in price
✨ Pregnancy & postpartum prep
✨ Newborn care & feeding
✨ Postnatal support
✨ Access to a community of local parents
✨ FSA/HSA eligible
Register at TheParentCollective.com and use code ALLIANCE10 to receive 10% off. -
Chiyo is a meal delivery service offering nutrition programs for every stage of the women’s health journey, including hormonal shifts, fertility, pregnancy & postpartum.
Chiyo’s holistic meal programs are designed by Registered Dietitians, crafted by chefs, and clinically reviewed by a team of leading doctors and maternal health experts.
Built on centuries of wisdom, Chiyo uses natural ingredients known for their therapeutic properties, validated by modern research. They also ship nationwide.Click here to redeem 10% off your first order, courtesy of our Founder & Executive Director, Carolyn Kagan!
Or, use code CAROLYNKAGAN when checking out at WeAreChiyo.com.
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Music Together of Fairfield County offers early childhood music classes to families with children from birth through age 8.
Each week, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids and their parents or caregivers gather at The Alliance Center to make music as a community.
We’re proud to offer this program in our space, and we encourage you to sign up for classes!
To register, visit CTMusicTogether.com, and enter code ALLIANCE at checkout for $10 off!
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Phlow IV offers a range of in-home vitamin IV treatments designed to optimize your health.
The company has had the opportunity to support many moms along the way—whether they’re navigating the fifth bug of the season, pregnant, postpartum, or looking for a boost in nutrition and energy.
Recently, Phlow added a team of Nurse Practitioners and RNs to provide personalized, holistic care to a wide range of clients.
Recieve 25% off services by using the code “ALLIANCECENTER” when booking at PhlowIV.com.
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Remedy by Raven Massage & Bodywork offers personalized, in-home sessions designed to bring focused, results-driven care directly into your space.
Raven specializes in relaxation, deep tissue, prenatal, and sports massages and lymphatic drainage. She can see clients in and around Norwalk, CT.
Use the discount code “alliance” for $10 off your next treatment when booking at remedybyraven.as.me.
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