Mission:
At Found Bridge, we believe that the health of individuals, relationships and communities starts with authentic connection. Our mission is to cultivate connection through fun, through openness and respect, and through genuine dialogue. Sometimes this is as simple as coming together through shared experiences with an open mind and open heart. Other times, this is a deliberate and effortful practice that challenges us deeply.
We strive to foster connection between people, between ideas, and between where we are and where we want to be in our lives.
Community:
When we gather with others over a shared experience, we find points of connection that bolster our ability to manage our differences. When we listen to people’s stories, we find inspiration, compassion, and shared humanity. At Found Bridge, we aim to cultivate community events and partnerships that foster meaningful engagement.
Personal or Business Relationships:
Sometimes the distance between people or ideas can seem insurmountable. A bridge between divides can be found and fortified through effective, authentic, and purposeful communication. At Found Bridge, we use evidenced-based and research-tested tools from the Gottman Institute and others who are experts in relationships and negotiation.
Personal Growth:
We all find ourselves at a crossroads eventually.
Perhaps we are naturally facing a life change like graduating, getting married, becoming parents, kids launching, career changes or retirement.
Other times, life has thrust us into transition unexpectedly through loss or new circumstances that we did not anticipate.
Sometimes, we want to push ourselves into transition because we want to grow. The desire for change can feel exciting and daunting at the same time.
When we face these times of upheaval, it can be hard to navigate how to get from point A to point B. The choices we face can feel overwhelming. We can feel frozen or unsure where to start.
At Found Bridge, we partner with people on their path to growth, supporting their journey with researched and effective tools for sustainable change.
Our Team
Diana Palmer, LP.D, LMFT
Diana Palmer is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently based in Glens Falls, New York.
Diana studied psychology at Boston University and California State University Los Angeles, where she received her BA in Psychology and her MS in Counseling. Diana earned her Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University.
She began her work in the mental health field in 1999 as a rape crisis counselor at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. Since that time, she has worked with a variety of populations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Diana particularly enjoys helping clients navigate life transitions such as marriage, having children, changing careers, divorce or separation, retirement, etc. She has a collaborative approach to working with clients - utilizing and building upon clients’ strengths to achieve therapeutic goals.
Diana is a clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and served on the NYAAMFT Board of Directors as the Albany/ Hudson Valley Chapter President for two terms. She has served as a member of the Red Cross’s Disaster Mental Health Team and was a crisis hotline volunteer during the height of the Covid Pandemic.
Diana is also a certified Gottman Institute educator and leader.
Marisa Fountain
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and
effective therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families. I am currently pursuing my
master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at North Central University, where I have
gained a solid foundation in systemic theories and evidence-based practices.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and strength-based, focusing on empowering clients to
navigate challenges and enhance their relationships. I have experience working with diverse
populations and addressing a wide range of issues, including communication difficulties, conflict
resolution, intimacy concerns, and family dynamics.
In addition to my academic training, I bring empathy, cultural humility, and a genuine
commitment to helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. I am
dedicated to ongoing learning and professional growth, and I am excited about the opportunity to
support individuals and families on their journey towards healing and resilience.
Contact Marissa: fountainmarisa@gmail.com or
518-760-3376.
We love watching the interns who work with us become successful. If you’re interested in becoming an intern with Found Bridge, let’s chat.
Stephanie O'Hanlon-Kayalar, RN, BSN, MFT-LP
Congratulations to Stephanie on becoming a fully licensed marriage and family therapist. It was wonderful working with Stephanie over the last two and a half years as she graduated, completed thousands of hours and aced her exams. You can find Stephanie at her new therapy practice, Restore Balance.
She works with individuals, couples and families to assist them in moving through life transitions such as marriage and relationships, divorce and separation, acute and chronic illness as well as anxiety and depression to find healing, happiness and new meaning in life.
We love watching the interns who work with us become successful. If you’re interested in becoming an intern with Found Bridge, let’s chat.
Jo Anne Mitchum, LMFT
You can find our former intern Jo Ann at her therapy practice Essential Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC.
She brings a well-balanced, real-life approach to assisting individuals and couples with their therapeutic goals, maling it a priority to assist her clients in achieving a deeper sense of understanding, awareness, empathy, and connectedness within their relationships.
We love watching the interns who work with us become successful. If you’re interested in becoming an intern with Found Bridge, let’s chat.