Staff
Dr. Andrew Sonnekalb has served as the Executive Director of HPS since June 2022. Dr. Sonnekalb is a graduate of the Fuller Theological Seminary, where he received his doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD), and two masters degrees, one in General Psychology and the other in Theology/Intercultural Studies. He brings to HPS a broad range of experience in supervision, training, assessment, and clinical work.
He works hard to build a safe, strong, and productive connection with every person he works with. While he considers himself a generalist working with all ages, he specializes with treating patients struggling with anxiety, ADHD, and couples therapy.
Dr. Sonnekalb brings a considerable amount of specialty experience in the integration of faith and psychology. He is committed to being sensitive and intentional regarding the spirituality and faith of all his patients, regardless of creed, and maintains ethical fidelity to his role as a licensed clinical psychologist. While ascribing to a protestant Christian faith himself, Dr. Sonnekalb finds great joy in working with patients of other faith traditions.
Dr. Sonnekalb has experience working in outpatient clinics, elementary schools, hospitals, and outpatient primary care settings. With training in Marriage and Family Therapy, Restoration Therapy, CBT, ACT, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Parenting, Health Psychology, and Neuropsychological assessment, he draws from a broad base of expertise to construct a personalized approach with every patient. You can reach Dr. Sonnekalb at [email protected].
Kristin Fehlauer (LMHC) earned her M.Ed from Boston University in 1997 and an M.Div. and Masters in Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2007. She has experience working in outpatient community mental health centers helping clients overcome addictions and deal with depression and anxiety. Prior to becoming a counselor, she worked as a secondary school teacher for several years. Kristin is married and has two young children. You can reach Kristin at [email protected].
Kim Linnell, M.S. M.A.. Kim earned her M.S. in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In her clinical practice, Kim utilizes evidence-based therapies including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She works with young adults and adults who struggle with anxiety, mild depression, stress, difficult life transitions, grief, PTSD, boundaries, and relationship difficulties. Kim is also a certified PrepareEnrich facilitator and a trained spiritual director.
Kim served as an international student advisor and ESL teacher in universities and high schools for over twenty years and values learning and working with those from diverse backgrounds. She is passionate about gardening, cheering for her hometown sports teams, and spending time with her family.
Kim accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim insurances. She sees clients in our Arlington office and via Telehealth. You can reach Kim at [email protected].
Elizabeth Taylor, LMHC, is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where she received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. Her counseling experience spans across diverse populations including work with adolescents and adults within faith communities, universities, and outpatient settings. Empathic to the needs of the whole person, she values the intersection and integration of mental health and faith. It is her genuine hope and aim to offer a space that is safe with sensitivity to who you are and your story all while utilizing your strengths to build insight, hope, confidence, and to facilitate healing.
She works across a diverse range of mental health challenges including struggles with anxiety disorders, difficulty adjusting to life changes, low self-esteem, and relational and spiritual problems. Her eclectic style utilizes a strengths-based approach including but not limited to Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Solution-Focused, and Emotion-Focused therapies.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, exploring other cultures, being in sunshine and water, and watching the Great British Bake Off. You can reach Elizabeth at [email protected]
Ryan Marshall, M.Div. MACO. Ryan brings nearly fifteen years of pastoral and chaplaincy experience to his work as a therapist. Having received his Master’s of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2011, he knew it would be a great place to continue his education for this new season of his work as a therapist. Ryan completed his Master’s of Arts in Counseling in May of 2024 and is serving at Hope as under supervision before licensure.
Ryan brings warmth and compassion to the counseling relationship and is eager to work with clients from adolescence and up on relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and more. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are the most prominent influences on his eclectic approach, and because of his experience as a pastor and chaplain Ryan may be particularly helpful to clients looking to explore the integration of their faith and mental health. Ryan is equally committed to coming alongside clients for whom faith is not a priority or who may come from a different background.
Ryan is the founder and race director of The Jog for Joy 5K: a fun run in support of mental health resources for teens, and he serves on the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham as a community advocate. He loves being outdoors, making music, hosting friends for dinner, and spending quality time with his family.
Ryan can accept BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim insurance. Reach out to Ryan for an initial conversation at [email protected]
Dr. Francis Cavallo, PhD, LMFT, LMHC is licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving couples, families, individuals and groups. He works with couples that are experiencing a loss of connection, as well as communication and intimacy difficulties. He works with separated and divorced couples to identify and navigate through conflict and challenges. Dr. Cavallo also specializes in coaching men and women who are working through life transitions.“My clients come from all walks of life and include those have a Christian faith background and worldview. I am grateful for the opportunity to come alongside others when they are going through difficult times. You could reach Frank at [email protected] .
Panpan Li, Clinical Intern. brings a wealth of multicultural experience from her previous work, including three-years of experience studying and working in Japan, four years working as a member care provider for Chinese cross-cultural workers and her time as a high school Japanese teacher in China. Currently, Panpan is pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling (‘25) and serves as Clinical Intern at Hope.
Throughout her career, Panpan has provided support to individuals of all ages, from adolescents to adults. After eight years of working with people from diverse backgrounds, she decided to pursue formal training as a clinical counselor at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Panpan is most drawn to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is open to utilize other theoretical approaches to deliver client-tailored services in her practice.
In her free time, Panpan enjoys cooking, swimming, running, and being outside. Recently, Panpan got married and completed her first half marathon with her husband; they plan to run a half marathon in all 50 states.
You can reach out to Panpan at [email protected]