Our Team
Learn about the people that run The Bridge
(The Rev.) Scott A. Ciosek
Executive Director
Scott is the Executive Director and founder of The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing. He has also served as Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Dartmouth, MA since July 2013. Scott also serves as the Episcopal Chaplain of UMass Dartmouth.
A native of Somerset, Scott is a 1993 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and received his Master of Divinity Degree in 2000 from St. John's Seminary in Brighton, MA. In 2013, he received a Certificate of Advanced Theological Study from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA. Scott has also served for many years in hospice bereavement and grief support ministry at Beacon Hospice in Plymouth, MA and was an Adjunct Professor at Bristol Community College in Fall River where he taught a humanities course, Coping with Life and Death, as well as Introduction to Philosophy. Scott has served on the Opioid Task Force for the City of New Bedford.
Scott is passionate about connecting people and creating new, visionary expressions of community. He has a deep interest in spirituality and in providing opportunities for people to discover hope and healing in their lives.
Crystal Correira
Psychotherapist
Crystal (she/her) has a Master's Degree in Holistic Counseling from Salve Regina University. She also has degrees in Psychology, Thanatology, and Criminal Justice. Crystal is currently pursuing independent licensures as both a Licensed Addiction Drug and Alcohol counselor (LADC 1), as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Professionally, Crystal has a background in working with children, adolescents, and adults and has worked in various settings. Crystal began her professional journey working with adolescents in a group home setting, moving then into a community-based outreach program supporting youth and their families, before transitioning to work with children in the school counseling environment. Recently, Crystal has spent several years working, in various capacities, with individuals who have substance use disorders as well as co-occurring mental health issues. She has facilitated both group counseling sessions, as well as individual counseling.
Crystal also works as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Crystal utilizes a holistic, person-centered approach to meet clients where they are. She specializes in working with individuals with disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, and substance use.
Carla Moe, LICSW
Psychotherapist
Carla is a graduate from Rhode Island College School of Social Work. She has 18 years of experience working in the Mental health field. Carla has worked in community mental health as well as in private practice. Carla has had experience working with people of all ages and with a variety of diagnosis, life issues and challenges.
Currently, Carla’s focus is working primarily with adults and utilizing modalities such as solution-focused and strengths-based therapy, supportive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Carla works together with individuals to help identify goals as well as the best treatment approach for each individual.
Heather Macedo-Medeiros, LMHC, CAGS
Psychotherapist
Heather received her Masters in Counseling through Assumption College and CAGS from Bridgewater State College. She feels that everyone at some time in their life needs support to overcome whatever obstacles they may be facing.
Her intentions are to help people to live the best life they can because life is a gift that should be lived. Heather has worked as a counselor for the last 20+ years with adults and children. She has extensive experience with addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and parenting guidance. She has also worked with adults with developmental disabilities and currently work as a School Adjustment Counselor in the New Bedford Public Schools. In her spare time, Heather enjoy walks, bike rides, boating and spending time with my family and friends.
Cassie Perry, M.A., LMHCA
Psychotherapist
Cassie is a master's level Outpatient Therapist at The Bridge. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth where she received her master's degree in clinical psychology.
Cassie has considerable clinical experience working with diverse populations and a multitude of diagnoses such as anxiety disorders, affective disorders, trauma-related disorders, as well as disorders of sex and gender. Cassie offers individual, couple or family therapy depending on individual needs. She has a strengths based, person centered clinical orientation and is committed to building strong therapeutic alliances and working in collaboration to utilize client strengths and navigate their way through life challenges.
Gina Santos, LMHC
Psychotherapist
Gina is a graduate of Albertus Magnus College with two master degrees of Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. She has experience working with children, families and adults in the mental health field. Gina has worked in settings such as early intervention, children and adults with Autism and in a group home with adults with Schizophrenia.
Currently, Gina’s focus is working primarily with adults and utilizing therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral and Creative Art Therapy. Gina also has a passion for Art Therapy and spiritual modalities which also informs and strengthens her practice. When she is not providing therapy at The Bridge, she is spending time with her daughter and husband and rooting on the Patriots and Celtics.
Michelle L. Letts, EFPM
Financial Administrator
A Southcoast native, Michelle has over 35 years of experience in medical practice management and accounting including human resource, payroll, HIPAA, medical billing , accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgets, projections and business restructuring.
Kathy Thomas
Intake Coordinator
In her role as Intake Coordinatory, Kathy is responsible for greeting clients as they arrive at The Bridge, completing insurance authorizations, scheduling new clients, confirming weekly appointments and collecting copayments. Kathy is well versed in medical records and billing. Kathy worked for Fall River school department for 33 years where she was responsible for Human Resources including payroll, billing and new hire orientations. Kathy has always held a special place in her heart for those who face emotional difficulties and is passionate about promoting mental health services.
