Founder & Psychiatric Provider

Christine Bouey is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults. She earned her undergraduate degree from Southern CT State University in psychology and a masters in social work from Marywood University. Ms. Bouey is licensed by the Department of Public Health. WIth over 25 years of experience, she has expertise in working across multiple setting such as inpatient, outpatient and residential care. She specializes in holistic care, with a concentration in meditation.

Dr. Valencia Bagby-Young is a licensed psychologist and board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) with a post-master’s psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) certificate.   Dr. Bagby-Young has 38-years of experience as a registered nurse. She has been employed with the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services for 34-years, as a nurse manager for the past 14-years.  Dr. Bagby-Young’s most recent position at DDS was the Director of Health and Clinical Services.  She has been a licensed psychologist for 9-years.  As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Dr. Bagby-Young has worked in primary care providing holistic care in the areas of wellness, acute illness, chronic diseases, depression, certifications for the CT Medical Marijuana Program, and providing medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD). Her nursing clinical practice has included the following specialties: childbirth educator, maternal-child visiting nurse, pediatric homecare nurse, neonatal intensive care, geriatrics, psychiatric – mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and dual diagnosis (mental illness and cognitive/intellectual disabilities).  

Dr. Bagby-Young is a graduate of American International College, with doctorate and master’s degrees in educational psychology, and a master’s degree in science and nursing. Regis College with a post-master’s psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certificate.  She is also a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing, as a registered nurse.   Her current focus is behavioral health, providing medication management and psychotherapy.    

 Nikki is a certified Trauma informed Yoga Facilitator.  She utilizes yoga in a unique way by facilitating mindfulness practices for survivors of all forms of trauma including the specialty in child sexual abuse (CSA).   

In her classes and workshops, she teaches students to stand in their power, speak their truth, release shame, guilt, and more.  Through the movement of Yoga and the practice of Mindfulness, Nikki empowers survivors to learn to trust, love and heal their bodies.    

Nikki's authentic inspiration and vulnerability in sharing her life experiences continue to inspire students in colleges along the eastern seaboard.  She has done several workshops for  Yale University, Eastern State University, Uconn, Springfield Technical College and Ramapo College in New Jersey. She was the recipient of the Healthy Minds Award  awarded by UConn’s Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, the Nu Theta Chapter.

 Nikki’s motto is, Healing is possible.  The ashes left behind allow your beauty to rise and be seen.