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Meet the team
Warren Corson IV, MA, LPC
With over a decade of experience in mental health counseling, Warren, a Licensed Professional Counselor, founded Kind Attention Behavioral Health to bridge the gap between high-level clinical expertise and compassionate care. He specializes in treating OCD through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), guiding individuals to reclaim their lives from the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions. Warren’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that an effective therapeutic process requires both a proven roadmap and a supportive partnership. By integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his work, he empowers individuals to stop the 'tug-of-war' with their emotions and start living a life aligned with their deepest values. A graduate of American International College with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Warren combines 12 years of clinical wisdom with a steady, empathetic presence to guide you toward lasting change.
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Danielle Orlando, MA, LPC-A
Danielle provides a refreshing and highly authentic approach to the therapeutic process. As a therapist, she specializes in navigating the complexities of depression, mood disorders, anxiety, and anger management. Known for blending a keen sense of humor with thoughtful, supportive confrontation, Danielle’s unique dynamic helps individuals dismantle barriers and work toward meaningful goals while remaining at ease. Her practice is grounded in an integrative, mind–body informed approach to mental health counseling. By drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and humanistic psychology, Danielle assists individuals in building self-awareness and mastering emotional regulation skills. She is passionate about helping individuals foster a more grounded relationship with themselves and the world around them. Danielle holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of New Haven and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Connecticut.
Shirley Rilett, MS, LPC-A, HS-BCP
Healing from trauma and life's challenges requires both skill and empathy—two qualities that Shirley brings to every session. With a Master’s degree from the University of Bridgeport and specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she looks beyond symptoms to understand the whole person. Shirley integrates evidence-based tools, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) into her mental health counseling practice to help clients find a clear path forward. Dedicated to making the therapeutic process accessible and culturally resonant, she offers bilingual services in Spanish via telehealth. Shirley doesn't just provide therapy; she acts as a steady advocate and guide, assisting her clients in transforming their challenges into meaningful change. As a Connecticut-based LPCA, Shirley is honored to support her community in their pursuit of wellness and resilience.
Ian Arnone, MA, LPC-A
Ian provides mental health counseling with a compassionate and person-centered approach. As a therapist, they primarily use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, somatic awareness interventions, and Narrative Therapy to help clients process trauma, improve emotional regulation, and hold space for themselves. Ian engages with clients in a collaborative partnership to plan for and achieve objective growth in self-awareness and self-efficacy. With a clinical specialty in working with individuals facing substance use disorders, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, sexual trauma and dysfunction, and anger management, Ian offers a comprehensive therapeutic process. Ian holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Connecticut.
Emily Kokas, MA, LPC-A
Emily is a dedicated therapist who brings warmth, deep empathy, and a highly collaborative spirit to her practice. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University.
Emily believes that therapeutic success is built on a foundation of safety and mutual trust. She takes a deeply person-centered approach with every individual, ensuring they feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported from day one. Utilizing an eclectic blend of evidence-based practices, Emily integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction to tailor care to each person's unique journey. For OCD, Emily utilizes a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In her work with clients, Emily helps adults untangle stress, manage ADHD, navigate difficult life transitions, alleviate depression and anxiety, and heal from trauma. She partners with her clients to uncover the connections between past experiences and present challenges, helping them develop practical strategies to improve focus, emotional regulation, and overall resilience.
Emily is passionate about providing culturally humble, LGBTQIA+-affirming, and gender-affirming care that honors chosen names, pronouns, and deeply understands the impact of minority stress. Additionally, she holds a special dedication to supporting first responders, offering a safe, confidential space where those who spend their lives serving others can receive the same profound level of care and understanding they give to the community every day.
Together with her clients, Emily focuses on celebrating personal strengths, validating unique life experiences, and building the essential tools needed to help them breathe a little easier.