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Berkshire Heart & Mind Therapy Slates Grand Opening

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Heart & Mind Therapy will host its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 30, from 3 to 7 p.m.  at its new office located at 34 Depot St., Suite 303, in Pittsfield.

The event is open to the public and will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, tours of the new therapy space, opportunities to meet the executive director and team, and family‑friendly activities. Light refreshments will be available.

Berkshire Heart & Mind Therapy is a group private practice offering trauma‑informed, inclusive mental health services for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors. The practice provides in‑person therapy in Berkshire County and telehealth services throughout Massachusetts, expanding access to care for individuals and families statewide.

Founder and executive director Colleen Passetto, LICSW, is a lifelong Berkshire County resident who was born and raised in Pittsfield and now resides in Hinsdale. Her family’s history reflects more than seven decades of civic engagement, public service, and community advocacy in Pittsfield.

In 2025, Passetto was a finalist for a seat on the Hinsdale School Committee, advancing to a tied final vote before the Central Berkshire Regional School Committee. She continues to serve the region through her leadership roles in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW‑MA), including her position as the Berkshire County Delegate Assembly representative and her active membership on the Legislative Action Committee, the Political Action Committee for Candidate Election, and the Mental Health & Substance Use Shared Interest Group.