Awake IntuMind Founder

Edna Laurent-Tellus, LICSW

Creator, Transformative Coach, and Therapist

The secret to being happy resides in the unconscious conversations we have with ourselves. We teach you how to discover the internal conversations and consciously create your happiness.

Edna Laurent-Tellus

Founder, Awake IntuMind

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Awake IntuMind Clinician Team

Clinical Director and Business Consultant

Regina Pierre-Moise, Ph.D

The armor that shields us throughout the day often leaves us drained and incapable of tapping into our true selves. When we struggle to know who we are within, both our professional and personal relationships can be adversely affected. As the Clinical Director, Dr. Pierre-Moise’s goal is to empower the clinicians with the tools and support needed to better assist their clients with their therapeutic self-discoveries.

The armor that shields us throughout the day often leaves us drained and incapable of tapping into our true selves. When we struggle to know who we are within, both our professional and personal relationships can be adversely affected. As the Clinical Director, Dr. Pierre-Moise’s goal is to empower the clinicians with the tools and support needed to better assist their clients with their therapeutic self-discoveries.

Dr. Pierre-Moise, a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts, assists Awake IntuMind Inc. (AIM) with expanding its clinical department and services by hiring and supporting qualified and competent clinicians. She provides ongoing consultation, supervision, and clinical leadership to the clinical staff. She also oversees the group practice’s credentialing process with health insurance companies with the hope of expanding access to mental health services to those in need.

With regard to her educational background, Dr. Pierre-Moise graduated with her doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Her broad clinical experiences have afforded her the opportunity to provide client-driven services to members of various communities, which have strengthened her competency around multiculturalism. Dr. Pierre-Moise’s interests include addressing psychological and social factors that impact identity and stages of development to support clients in integrating various aspects of themselves, addressing relational challenges, and coping with clinical diagnoses.

In addition to her love for psychology, Dr. Pierre-Moise is also captivated by the business world. She has a master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources and Global Business. Her areas of interest and expertise revolve around providing consultation to businesses in the area of leadership, employee relations, mentorship, and adjustments to changes within businesses.

Prior to embarking in the world of private practice, Dr. Pierre-Moise worked as the Outpatient Director at a community agency. While employed there, she was able to utilize the knowledge gained from her business management and clinical psychology skills to develop the first outpatient, substance abuse, and school-based programs.

Nichele Thompson, LICSW

Life can be unpredictable with many transitions, trials, tribulations, and loss along the way. It can get overwhelming and cause us to feel down, sad and underestimate ourselves. That is when it is important to have someone to help navigate those things. Nichele is committed to supporting others on their journey to their best selves, increasing awareness and rediscovering oneself after loss, trauma and years of adapting.

Life can be unpredictable with many transitions, trials, tribulations, and loss along the way. It can get overwhelming and cause us to feel down, sad and underestimate ourselves. That is when it is important to have someone to help navigate those things. Nichele is committed to supporting others on their journey to their best selves, increasing awareness and rediscovering oneself after loss, trauma and years of adapting.

Nichele believes in a collaborative, strength-based approach to healing that is a no judgement zone and fosters a safe, supportive environment for clients to identify goals and discuss in treatment. She recognizes the importance of having a tailored approach for each client and use various methods towards their care. She strives to be a partner in the therapy journey and provide an empathic, open, practical approach to counseling. Clients can expect a thought-provoking dialogue to assist with problem-solving any issues they may face. Nichele combines experience, education and a sense of humor to help address any needs or deep-seated questions that clients have about themselves.

Nichele Thompson has a Masters in Social Work and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She has worked in community based organizations for over 15 years working with diverse populations using long-term and brief interventions. Prior to embarking on the journey towards independent practice, Nichele worked within Department of Children & Family Services, Battered Women Shelters, In-Home therapy, Out-patient therapy, Healthy Marriage program, OB/Gyn with moms of all ages and various clinical and supervisory positions within the elderly population. In those various positions, she practiced many modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused CBT, Narrative therapy and Grief therapy. These modalities have been used in individual, couples and family therapy sessions to address abuse, aging, health, transitions, loss, anxiety, depression and addictions.

Angela Wang

Angela Wang is currently pursuing her PhD in School Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Psychology from the same institution, as well as an MA in General Psychology from New York University. Her work focuses on the impact of racial discrimination and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for marginalized youths, families and adults, which is reflected in her research and clinical experience.

Her work focuses on the impact of racial discrimination and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for marginalized youths, families and adults, which is reflected in her research and clinical experience. Moreover, Angela has extensive experience working in various clinical and educational settings, including Quincy Public Schools and Aspire Health Alliance. Her expertise includes conducting social, emotional, and behavioral assessments and implementing school-wide Social-Emotional Learning programs. Angela is proficient in several assessment tools such as the WISC, WAIS, and BASC, and provides bilingual therapeutic services.

As a multilingual clinician fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Angela effectively connects with clients from diverse backgrounds. She is dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through holistic and client-centered approaches, helping clients achieve their personal and emotional goals.

Jelisa Adair, LICSW

You may be the person everyone else turns to or the one who knows how to hold space for others. But when you’re struggling, it can be hard to believe someone could truly hold you in the same way.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, high-achieving, and deeply attuned to the world around them. They may identify as highly sensitive, feel the weight of expectations , or be navigating spaces that weren’t built with them in mind. In therapy with me, we work together to create a container in which we can process..

You may be the person everyone else turns to or the one who knows how to hold space for others. But when you’re struggling, it can be hard to believe someone could truly hold you in the same way.

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, high-achieving, and deeply attuned to the world around them. They may identify as highly sensitive, feel the weight of expectations, or be navigating spaces that weren’t built with them in mind. In therapy with me, we work together to create a container in which we can process and reconnect to your own inner wisdom and guidance.

I earned my MSW from the Boston University School of Social Work and have worked in higher education supporting students, staff, and faculty. My approach is collaborative and eclectic, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I’m particularly passionate about working with highly sensitive people, queer and BIPOC clients, and intercultural couples, polycules, and families.

Awake IntuMind Coaching Team

Career Coach

Rosena Cornet, M.S.

Rosena Cornet is a thoughtful career coach who is invested in the growth of her clients. She helps clients clearly articulate and develop strategic plans to successfully achieve their personal career goals. She works with clients on mindfully accessing their career visions to ensure they develop a career plan that is in alignment with their life, relationship, and health goals.

Rosena Cornet is a thoughtful career coach who is invested in the growth of her clients. She helps clients clearly articulate and develop strategic plans to successfully achieve their personal career goals. She works with clients on mindfully accessing their career visions to ensure they develop a career plan that is in alignment with their life, relationship, and health goals.

As a result of working with Rosena clients have experienced advancement in their careers. They have found clarity on how to structure their career goals and have achieved job satisfaction.

Using both her communication and improvisational expertise, Rosena has created and facilitated professional development workshops that focus on team building, inclusivity in the workplace, career vision, as well as workshops that help individuals build their interpersonal and presentational skills.

Rosena Cornet holds a Master’s of Science in Communication Management from Simmons University.

Holistic Life Coach

Patrice Madere, SW.

Patrice Madere lives at the intersection of heart and art. With a formal background in Social Work and a deep passion for creative expression, she bridges the worlds of human connection and artistic purpose. Her work is grounded in the belief that every person carries a story worth sharing. Patrice’s motto is that what’s given space and intention becomes a powerful tool for healing and growth, and that is reflected in her work.

Patrice Madere lives at the intersection of heart and art. With a formal background in Social Work and a deep passion for creative expression, she bridges the worlds of human connection and artistic purpose. Her work is grounded in the belief that every person carries a story worth sharing. Patrice’s motto is that what’s given space and intention becomes a powerful tool for healing and growth, and that is reflected in her work.
Drawing from her experience in Social Work, Patrice approaches her coaching practice with empathy, integrity, and a profound respect for the human spirit. She integrates the sensitivity and imagination of an artist, creating a space where clients can rediscover their truth, reclaim their voice, and reconnect with what makes them feel most alive.
Through her thoughtful guidance, Patrice helps others bring form to their unique experiences. Her mission is to help others see and live in their own power, crafting lives that reflect who they truly are at heart.

Awake IntuMind Administration

Operations Manager

Jordonna Dia Colley, OBM, DOO

Jordonna Dia Colley, is the Owner, and Founder of DiaGurl Custom Virtual Services. She is a Certified Online Business Manager, Certified Director of Operations, mother to a lovely little girl, and also a wife. She is also a dog mom to a cute Cockapoo named Ginger.

Jordonna Dia Colley, is the Owner, and Founder of DiaGurl Custom Virtual Services. She is a Certified Online Business Manager, Certified Director of Operations, mother to a lovely little girl, and also a wife. She is also a dog mom to a cute Cockapoo named Ginger.

She has always been a leader. With 11 years of work experience as a Process Control Operator in a male-dominated field, her analytical and leadership skills grew, making her more determined and driven in her work.

Her goal and vision are to help Black Female Minority Entrepreneurs elevate the client experience in their business. Jordonna wants entrepreneurs to see their business as real, and for it to be something that can help them to support their lives and lifestyle into the future. As a strategic partner in business with a strong background in operations, Jordonna keeps the pulse on the business.
As a multilingual clinician fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Angela effectively connects with clients from diverse backgrounds. She is dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through holistic and client-centered approaches, helping clients achieve their personal and emotional goals.

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