Meet Our Staff
Karen Brouhard, LICSW, CEAP
Senior Director
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Karen Brouhard joined the FSAO as a counselor over 14 years ago and became the director in 2019. She is a Licensed, Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Smith College in 1989. She has worked in a variety of educational, medical, and mental health settings. Her experience includes co-directing the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and serving as a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Karen’s interests include psychological resilience, mindfulness and the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. She loves the arts, particularly music and dance, and finds sustenance in her meditation practice and nature walks.
Sarah Henderson, LICSW, CEAP
Assistant Director
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Sarah Henderson is a Licensed, Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and yoga. Sarah joined FSAO in 2020 after many years in private practice. She received her Master of Social Work Degree from Simmons in 2002 and has over 20 years of experience providing individual and couples counseling. Sarah is passionate about social justice and strives to create a welcoming and inclusive space for people to explore different aspects of their mental health and identity. Sarah has a strong interest in health and wellness and is a certified yoga teacher. Her own yoga practice and training are a wonderful complement to her interactive and collaborative counseling style. Sarah enjoys spending time with family, traveling, walks with her dog, and reading nonfiction.
Colleen McGuire, LCSW
Employee Assistance Counselor
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Colleen McGuire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. Before joining BU, she spent 14 years building meaningful connections with families of newborns and leading community playgroups—work that shaped her empathetic approach and deep understanding of life transitions. Colleen joined the FSAO in 2019 as an Administrative Coordinator and advanced to Clinical Intake Coordinator before earning her Master of Social Work degree from BU’s School of Social Work in May 2024.
Colleen brings genuine warmth and expertise to her work supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and parents of gender-diverse, transgender, and LGBTQIA+ youth. She draws on her involvement with support groups for parents and caregivers through Greater Boston PFLAG, and is passionate about supporting people navigating work-life balance, grief and loss, and major life transitions. She is also a strong advocate for ongoing professional development and appreciates colleagues pursuing continued education, recognizing firsthand the commitment required to balance coursework with professional demands.
Colleen finds joy in bicycling, reading, and creating and appreciating art.