Our Mission:
We are a mental health practice focused on recruiting and endorsing highly skilled mental health professionals in Connecticut. We offer dedicated support to help therapists thrive, providing guidance on their entrepreneurial growth, practice management skills & clinical excellence.
In turn, we connect our providers with individuals and families in need of mental health support, ensuring seamless access to compassionate, exemplary care.
By supporting the growth and success of our therapists, we empower them to deliver transformative support to their clients, fostering mental wellness, resilience, and a stronger, healthier community overall.
Welcome to Right to Thrive
Mental Health Providers
Providing in-office visits in Waterbury, CT and virtual services statewide
Matoula Luis, LCSW
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Rosalie Spinella, LADC
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Rachel Hayes, LPC
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Right to Thrive Leadership Team
Iolanda Marucci, LCSW, LICSW
Co-Founder, Business Coach
Iolanda Marucci, LCSW (CT) and LICSW (RI), is a seasoned clinician and entrepreneurial leader with over 20 years of experience in mental health. Her diverse background spans nonprofits, schools, and private practice, where she’s known for integrating Brainspotting, Reiki, and Internal Family Systems to support deep, holistic healing.
Beyond the therapy room, Iolanda is a visionary business builder. She founded, scaled, and sold a successful group practice with over 70 providers across Connecticut and Rhode Island. Today, she channels that expertise into mentoring therapists and wellness professionals to grow thriving, purpose-driven practices.
With a focus on impact, innovation, and sustainability, Iolanda helps others turn clinical skills into meaningful, profitable ventures—transforming the mental health landscape from the inside out.
Samantha Turner, LPC
Co-Founder, Business Coach
Samantha Turner, LPC, is a skilled clinician and business mentor with expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and perinatal mental health. PSI-trained in postpartum care, she uses a collaborative, evidence-based approach to support clients through healing and growth.
In addition to her clinical work, Samantha is passionate about helping therapists build thriving, sustainable practices. As a former site leader and clinical supervisor at a large group practice, she led teams, drove organizational growth, and mentored dozens of clinicians in leadership and business strategy.
Now the founder of her own successful private practice, Samantha blends clinical insight with entrepreneurial know-how to guide therapists in mastering practice management, growing their leadership skills, and building purpose-driven businesses that last.
At Right to Thrive, we believe therapists deserve to help their clients thrive AND thrive in their own professional lives. With decades of hands-on experience as mental health providers and female entrepreneurs, we offer personalized guidance to help you grow your practice, increase your impact, and achieve the freedom and success you deserve. It's your time to thrive! --Iolanda & Sam
Join Our Team
Build the Practice You Love
With Support That Has Your Back
Starting or growing a private practice can feel exciting and overwhelming. That’s why we created Right to Thrive - to give therapists a place to grow clinically and professionally without the stress of doing it all alone.
We offer more than just office space. At Right to Thrive, you’ll receive competitive pay, ongoing mentorship, and hands-on support with everything from billing and credentialing to marketing and business strategy.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, compassionate team, developing both as a therapist and a confident entrepreneur.
Let’s grow together. Email us at
info@right2thrivect.com to learn more.
Because your clients deserve to thrive—and so do you!
© 2025 by Iolanda Marucci
