More than just a face
We understand that the single most important factor in counseling success is the relationship between client and clinician. Take some time, read some profiles, reach out and ask questions, we are here to help match you with the right counselor for your needs.
AVIV Leadership
In 2020, AVIV opened as more than a mental health practice, but as a key to radically changing the status quo.
Eva Smith, MSOL
Director of Operations, Owner
Eva Smith brings a dynamic blend of leadership, compassion, and tenacity to her role as Owner and Director of Operations at AVIV. With a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and a deep passion for cultivating healthy, high-functioning teams, Eva has built AVIV with an intentional focus on collaboration, clinician support, and sustainable growth.
A former Junior Olympian, National Champion, and World-Ranked Judo athlete, Eva channels the same discipline and drive into her mission to expand access to high-quality mental health care. She is a tireless advocate for healthcare equity and works to ensure AVIV removes barriers to care for individuals and families when they need it most.
Eva is also certified in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and plays an active role in maintaining the wellbeing of AVIV’s therapy animals. As both a leader and a parent, she understands firsthand the importance of timely, effective, and compassionate support—and she is committed to making AVIV a place where clients and clinicians alike can thrive.
Dawn Perry, MSW, LICSW
Co-Clinical Director
Dawn brings a deep sense of purpose and adventure to her work, grounded in years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. Her clinical expertise is rooted in trauma-informed care, with a special focus on EMDR and nature-based healing approaches. Dawn is passionate about guiding clients through life’s most difficult moments—whether they’re facing anxiety, depression, conflict, or uncertainty—with compassion, skill, and unwavering support.
At the heart of Dawn’s work is a belief that seeking help is a courageous act, and that healing happens through meaningful, collaborative connection. She is a strong advocate for equitable and accessible mental health care, striving to ensure that all individuals—regardless of background—can access the resources they need to grow and thrive.
Outside the therapy room, Dawn enjoys the quiet companionship of her rescue dogs and finds renewal in nature through frequent hikes. She also shares her clinical insight by teaching undergraduate psychology courses at Hult International Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Licensed in Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
Caitlin Jesus, MA, LMHC
Co-Clinical Director
Caitlin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and certified 200-hour Embodied Yoga Instructor with a dual master’s degree in counseling and Sport & Health Psychology from Adler University. With over seven years of clinical experience, she integrates mind-body healing through creative, client-centered approaches.
Caitlin is also a professional development trainer at AVIV, supporting clinicians in enhancing their therapeutic skills. Her work is grounded in self-awareness, self-compassion, and joy, while honoring each client’s cultural and spiritual values for a personalized healing process.
She is trained in a range of evidence-based modalities including ACT, CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness, Eco-therapy, and Arenas for Change (ArCH), an animal-assisted, narrative-based approach. She also incorporates Polyvagal Theory to help clients understand the biology behind their symptoms and build greater self-understanding.
Caitlin has worked across inpatient, residential, IOP, home-based, and athletic settings. Her expertise includes trauma, mood and behavioral disorders, disordered eating, and performance psychology.
Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys teaching yoga, spending time outdoors, visiting local coffee shops, and relaxing with her rescue dog.
Caitlin@AVIV.Life
Licensed in Massachusetts