Nonprofit Aspire Living & Learning will open a children's behavioral health clinic in Marlborough on April 1, expanding access to evaluations and therapy for children and families seeking timely healthcare support.

Located at 5 South Main Street, the clinic will provide psychological, educational, and psychoeducational evaluations, behavioral assessments, and therapy services for children of all abilities, including those who are neurodiverse, autistic, or experiencing anxiety and behavioral challenges.

The organization said the Marlborough location is designed to help Connecticut families access specialized behavioral healthcare more quickly as demand grows and provider shortages continue to leave many children waiting months for evaluations and care.

Aspire leaders say timely access to support can make a significant difference for children and families navigating behavioral health needs.

"When children cannot get care when they need it, the impact shows up everywhere in their lives," said Dr. Elizabeth Sellinger, chief of clinical and children's services at Aspire. "This clinic is about ensuring families and schools have access to thoughtful, timely support before challenges become harder to navigate."

The clinic will be led by Dr. Courtney Cotter, a licensed psychologist and doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst, working alongside Dr. Marlena Minkos and school psychologist Chelsea Colonese.  Cotter said the goal is to combine clinical expertise with practical strategies that help children succeed in everyday environments.

"Every child deserves support that recognizes their strengths and differences," said Dr. Cotter. "Our role is to bring clinical expertise and practical strategies together so children, especially those who are neurodiverse, can make meaningful progress in real-world settings."

Services are intended to support children across home, school, and community settings through coordinated behavioral healthcare.