Meet the Team
Megan Moran LMHC,
Executive Director
(she/her)
Megan has worked in the mental health field for over 18 years, primarily with adolescents and young adults. Her professional career started as a high school English teacher, and through this work she became interested in personal and societal factors that influence identity development. She is a principal investigator and co-investigator on four Institutional Review Board-approved studies looking at the efficacy of mental health supports on emotional growth and future outcomes. As the Executive Director of Cultivate Care Farms since 2019, Megan and her team have grown from seeing an average of 35 clients per week to an average of 180 clients per week. In continuing to develop Farm-Based Therapy as an evidence-based form of mental health treatment, Megan’s goals are to continue to de-stigmatize mental health support for individuals and their families, to increase access to mental health supports, and to build community around wellness opportunities.
Sarah Douglas, Assistant Director
(she/her)
Sarah’s approach integrates person-centered, strengths-based therapeutic techniques with the grounding, restorative elements of farm life. She believes that working with animals, caring for plants, and engaging in hands-on farm activities can significantly enhance emotional well-being and foster personal growth. Sarah is passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves through the rhythms of nature, and she believes Cultivate Care Farms provides clients with unique and personalized experiences through which meaningful therapeutic work can take place.
Sarah completed her graduate internship at CCF and became part of the full-time clinical staff after graduating in 2024. She holds an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College. She is currently working toward licensure in Massachusetts.
Sammi Olarsch LCSW,
Clinician/ Program Manager
(she/her)
Sammi is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) who earned her Master’s of Social Work with a certificate in Trauma and Violence from the Boston University School of Social Work and her Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology and Education from Skidmore College. Prior to joining the Cultivate Care community, Sammi spent nearly three years as a Clinician and Program Director at therapeutic after-school and summer camp programs. Her experience working alongside latency aged youth who have historically been excluded from mainstream recreational programming due to their social-emotional and neuro-developmental exceptionalities has only affirmed the importance of centering belonging in her approach. Sammi is dedicated to co-constructing a therapeutic relationship where young people feel seen and safe in bringing all of the pieces of their most authentic selves. Sammi believes in children and youth’s capacity to claim or reclaim their inner purpose, power and radical possibilities, and honors that this can happen through collective care of the land, exploration of the natural world as a glimpse into their inner world, and connection to the animals’ unique needs and gifts. Growing up, Sammi spent seven summers attending farm camp, and is grateful to be practicing in a space where she feels so at peace!
Sam Sundermeyer
LMHC, ATR, Clinician / Administrator
(she/her)
Sam is a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and ATR (Registered Art Therapist) who began working at CCF in 2017. Prior to the farm, she provided in-home therapy through The Guidance Center, as well as conducted safety assessments, and facilitated group and outpatient therapy in the Somerville and Cambridge public schools. Sam believes that therapy is most effective when children feel secure, validated and safe, and it is undeniable that farm-based therapy is uniquely suited to meet these needs. Clients are often immediately at ease around the animals, and the therapeutic alliance is able to grow much more quickly than in traditional settings. Sam notes that her clients have experienced great joy by being able to express their emotions in the freedom of the outdoors and by building relationships with the Farm’s animals.
Marc Labb
LMHC, Clinician/ School Outreach Coordinator
(he/him)
Marc has worked with children, teens and families for over ten years. After graduating from Assumption College with a major in Human Services and Rehabilitation, Marc obtained a master's degree from Framingham State University and eventually earned his LMHC licensure. Marc’s previous work experiences have included: direct care staff member and clinician at a group home for latency and adolescent children; a therapeutic mentor; an in-home family therapist; and a crisis support worker and outpatient therapist. Through farm-based therapy, Marc allows his clients to explore the animals, the farm, and the land while using compassion and curiosity to effectively engage individuals and families. Marc incorporates his high energy and active nature into his therapeutic work. He believes in an authentic strength-based approach in order to help support his clients.
Al O’Connor
LMHC, Clinician
(they/them)
Al is a queer, nonbinary therapist who has worked in a variety of mental health care settings since 2015. They completed their graduate school counseling internship at Cultivate Care Farms in 2019, and after working as a therapist at a community mental health center for several years afterward, they knew they had to return to Cultivate full time. Al believes deeply in the farm's mission of de-stigmatizing mental health care and helping folks connect with the natural world as a means of connecting with the self. Al works with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults, particularly those who are gender expansive/nonconforming, LGBTQIA+ identifying, and neurodivergent. They've supported folks with accessing gender affirming care, navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, transitional life stages, and more. Al joins their diverse mental health work experiences with the wonders of the farm to build an alliance with clients, supporting them on their journey toward self awareness/acceptance, discovery, healing, and growth. They have seen the ways that caring for and connecting with the animals and the land have aided in their clients' abilities to take stock of their own needs, develop new skills, and engage in deeper self compassion. They appreciate the ways each client leaves their unique mark on the farm with their strengths, care, and energy and are grateful to be a part of this community.
Cypress Provvedini
PsyD, Clinician
(they/them)
Cy identifies as trans/nonbinary and neurodivergent. They obtained their Bachelor's in Psychology from Boston College in 2012 and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College in 2018. They have been licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Massachusetts since 2022. Cy provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults using a relaxed and warm approach with a client-centered, trauma-informed, neurodiversity- and LGBTQIA+-affirming theoretical orientation. They specialize in the treatment of post-traumatic stress and complex trauma, as well as mood and anxiety disorders and LGBTQIA+ health. Treatment goals are unique to each client and family, but may involve developing personal strengths and self-awareness, improving coping and symptom management strategies, and exploring ways to live a meaningful life. Modalities used are adapted to client needs and may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework; Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); play, art, and mindfulness-based interventions; and a good sense of humor.
At Cultivate Care Farms, Cy has found a community of dedicated providers and passionate participants who also find value in community care and nurturing a deep connection to the natural world. They believe individuals and families who feel the world is not built for them can find belonging and have a lasting impact on their community at the farm. They have witnessed youth develop insight and self-awareness through observations of animal behavior, discover personal strengths and talents through dedication to animal care and farm upkeep, and form new relationships with peers and adults in the context of a safe and supportive space.
Lauren Herlihy
LMHC,Clinician
(she/her)
Lauren is a licensed mental health counselor and earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at William James College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saint Michael’s College. Lauren has provided individual and group therapy in adult day programs, K-12 schools, college campuses, a community mental health center, and with women who have been sexually exploited. She first visited the farm in 2018 to attend a continuing education course and saw how beneficial Farm-Based Therapy is for people from all backgrounds. After obtaining her LMHC licensure, Lauren returned in March of 2021 as a clinician. She approaches her work with empathy and the belief that individuals thrive when they feel empowered. Lauren enjoys the outdoors, animals, running, and spending time with family.
Sarah Hoffman, LMHC, E-RYT-200
(she/her)
Sarah Hoffman is a compassionate and dedicated therapist and registered yoga teacher specializing in a holistic approach to healing. With expertise in trauma-informed care and somatic interventions, she guides individuals on their journey towards well-being. Throughout her career, Sarah has worked with individuals facing a multitude of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, addiction, and more. Her comprehensive understanding of mental health issues allows her to provide compassionate and effective support to her clients. Sarah is deeply committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, process their experiences, and embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery.
Sarah recognizes the importance of bringing the body into therapy, understanding that “the body keeps the score.” By integrating somatic practices,, she helps clients access the wisdom of their bodies and unlock pathways to healing and resilience. Sarah holds a belief in the potential for growth within each individual, supporting clients in accessing their inner healing intelligence and creating positive change in their lives. Through her compassionate guidance and tailored interventions, Sarah helps individuals create meaningful and lasting change.
Oliver Lucas, Clinician (They/them)
Oliver is a queer identifying and neurodivergent therapist. They have a passion for working with children and adolescents using interactive methods such as play, art, and physical movement to build the therapeutic relationship, encourage self expression, and explore alternative methods of meaningful communication. They earned their bachelor’s degree in Counseling from Lesley University and returned to complete their masters program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in School and Community Counseling. Oliver has experience offering individual and group counseling in both academic and clinical settings.
They approach the therapeutic setting using a person-centered and strength-based approach, recognizing the importance of the client’s agency and collaboration in the counseling process. Oliver grew up in Vermont where their love for the outdoors and animals was fostered during frequent hiking trips, time spent on farms, and building small communities that valued creativity and connection. Upon visiting Cultivate Care Farms for the first time, Oliver had a sense of coming home and is excited to join a team that shares similar values and recognizes the significant impact that a sense of community and connection to the natural world has on our mental health.
Abby Polk, Clinical Intern (she/her)
Abby is a Master's student of mental health counseling and dance/movement therapy in her final year at Lesley University. As part of her graduate studies, Abby has served as an intern at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, where she facilitated dance/movement therapy groups for children with complex disabilities. Abby has also worked as a clinical intern at the Riverview School in Sandwich, MA, where she offered both individual and group counseling to adolescents and young adults with complex language and learning disabilities.
As a lifelong animal lover and outdoor enthusiast, Abby has experienced first-hand the transformative power of the natural world in facilitating healing, growth, and connection. Abby’s therapeutic approach is strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed. She brings compassion, playfulness, and presence with her clients while supporting them in navigating the challenges of life. Abby has more than ten years of experience working with kids and teens in the outdoors, teaching gardening, ocean swimming, skiing, and snowboarding.
As a certified yoga instructor, expressive dance facilitator, and children’s yoga and mindfulness teacher, Abby integrates the healing power of movement, breath, and mindfulness into her work. Abby is thrilled to join the team at Cultivate Care Farms and looks forward to supporting her clients in living lives of meaning, connection, and growth through engagement with the natural world.
Tatum Nadherny, Clinical Intern (she/her)
Tatum is currently pursuing her Masters and licensure in Expressive Arts Therapies at Lesley University. She received her bachelor's degree from Plymouth State University where she designed her own major in Expressive Healing, which allowed her to combine psychology, fine art, and wilderness therapy. She applied these passions for several years working in New Hampshire with juveniles and at-risk teens in state-funded programs. She was employed as an Adventure Art Teacher but also founded a farm-based volunteer program for students at Abenaki farm. She observed incredible growth from her students as they eagerly participated in barn chores and cultivated regulation skills in their interactions with the farm's animals. She found that farm chores enhanced her student's presence, engagement, and investment in community and that working with horses improved her student's self-awareness, self-confidence, social skills, and regulation tactics.
Tatum believes that presence in a farm environment can align individuals to the natural rhythms and cycles of life that human bodies are primed to attune to. She also believes in the potential of art and creative play for enhancing emotional fluency and competency in self-expression.