Rafael Gallegos, PsyD
Dr. Gallegos attended undergraduate school at George Mason University, receiving a B.S. in Psychology. He received his M.A. in counseling from Marymount University and a Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) from the American School of Professional Psychology, Washington D.C. Dr. Gallegos is on staff at Hartford Hospital and Community Mental Health Center in New Haven where he conducts psychological evaluations and provides behavioral consultation. He also provides consultation to other State agencies including the Office of Court Evaluations, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Department of Developmental Services and Department of Children and Families as well as private non-profit mental health agencies.
OUR STAFF

Peter Tolisano, PsyD
Dr. Tolisano conducts psychological evaluations, behavioral assessments and provides consultation to families and community agencies.  He has experience providing individual and group therapy to persons with co-occurring psychiatric disorders, personality disorders and developmental disorders. Dr. Tolisano received his B.A. from Central Connecticut State University, and his M.A. and Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) from the University of Hartford.

Peter Radasch, PsyD
Dr. Radasch specializes in the evaluation and treatment of geriatric patients and has significant experience providing consultation to nursing homes regarding behavior management and competency issues. Dr. Radasch also has significant experience working with persons with autistic spectrum disorders.  Dr. Radasch attended undergraduate school at Tulane University where he received a B.A. in English.  His M.A. and Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) are from the University of Hartford.

Michele Vezina, LADC, LPC Ms.Vezina  has worked in the mental health and addictions field for 23 years and has provided treatment in inpatient, partial hospital, intensive outpatient, and traditional outpatient settings.  She has treated patients from the full socioeconomic range and from a wide variety of demographic and cultural backgrounds.  She is particularly interested in group therapyand currently facilitates groups for addicted/recovering men and women  in addition to her work with individuals. Ms. Vezina provides counseling both in the harm-reduction and abstinence models, and has experience in motivational interviewing. She is knowledgeable of the concepts valued in 12-step fellowships. Her scope of practice also includes treating dual diagnosis, adjustment and mood disorders and treatment for addicted professionals (see Professionals Group link).