Meet All Of Our Therapists

Joy has gathered over 15 years of experience in diverse fields including trauma, family/relationship issues, stress/life management, and psychoeducation. Her formal studies focused on communication, intervention, and relationship building. Throughout the last several years, Joy’s work has evolved into a blended approach of conventional counseling techniques and complementary perspectives including a life-coaching manner of personal growth, shamanic practices, and she processes favoring creative life design from a strong, resilient perspective aimed at understanding, growth, and goal attainment.

Joy firmly believes clients should start where they can start. She feels counseling to be a revolution of self where clients are supported to look at their past for informative understanding while also looking ahead to be more intentional and in control of their lives. Her aim is to help develop a deeper, more congruent sense-of-self. She works with the mind-body connection, firmly believing we are able to rewire our brain and related behavioral patterns through therapy. Transformation is her passion!

She builds positive relationships and makes it easy to talk about topics that are challenging. Her therapeutic style is centered on a foundation of respect, compassion, and empowerment. She knows how to help you feel comfortable while working through uncomfortable issues.

The field of psychology is constantly evolving. Joy focuses on keeping up with the latest research through reading books, articles, and training. She has created many life transitions and is proud to say she is a life-long learner and sees the benefit of this reflected in her therapy sessions. Joy enjoys being a part of the lives of others, seeing how well her clients are doing and values their progress in treatment.

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Alida is a mental health counselor committed to creating an atmosphere of safety and understanding. Her work includes identifying various strengths and weaknesses her clients carry. By using different approaches: CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered Therapy, she helps her clients reach their goals. Through her work as a therapist, Alida has found that building sustainable support systems outside of therapy plays a large role in clients’ success. In the past, Alida worked with the homeless and SPMI population and stands as an ally for minority groups including refugee, BIPOC and LGBTQ+.

Alida holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Bachelors is Biology from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York. Alida takes an integrative approach to counseling; by blending different therapeutic modalities, she can best serve her clients depending on what the moment calls for. Alida values honesty and determination, two essential components to building a meaningful counseling relationship. Alida has a natural curiosity about understanding people and a passion for helping them better themselves.

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Ingrid believes that all aspects of an individual's life play an important role in shaping their past, present, and future paths. She strives to help clients reframe their narrative and enhance self-congruency through the exploration of their relationships, culture and personal history. Ingrid is passionate about and has previous experience working with children, adolescents, and adults battling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, life transitions, among other life stressors.

Drawing from a person-centered integrative approach, she firmly believes in creating a warm and trusting environment in order to meet clients where they are. She empowers and support her clients through their life journey. Ingrid received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness from New York University as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Developmental Studies from Brown University.

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Patricia is a mental health counselor with experience in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and grief. As your counselor, her primary objective is to help you uncover your core values and guide you in maximizing your potential in the pursuit of personal fulfillment and wellbeing.

In her therapy sessions, Patricia employs strength-based and positive psychology approaches to assist clients in tapping into their inherent strengths, values, and inner guidance. She thoughtfully designs interventions centered around spiritual needs, character strengths, and virtues, with the ultimate aim of fostering grit and perseverance.

Patricia holds a Masters of Education in Psychological Counseling and a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with a Multicultural LatinX Mental Health Concentration, both from Columbia University. She is also certified in Foundations of Positive Psychology, including Interventions, Research Methods, and Visionary Science, as well as in Mastering Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

In addition to her extensive academic and professional credentials, Patricia is a certified Master-level Reiki Energy Healer and Reiki Teacher. Her exposure to energy medicine has expanded her understanding of healing to new depths. Furthermore, Patricia has completed an 8-week Mindfulness certification training and an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) certification training, further enhancing her ability to provide comprehensive and holistic therapeutic care.

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Jennifer believes all individuals have the capacity for change and can develop the tools to discover their purpose. She strives to create a space for clients where they explore what keeps them stuck in their old patterns, learning to make changes that allow them to discover personal meaning. Jennifer has experience utilizing the approaches of cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy (CBT and DBT). She has experience working with clients with a diverse array of needs, including anxiety, depression, and grief.

Jennifer holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marist College. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Marketing and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Tampa. Previously, Jennifer worked with college students with disabilities. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League and supports other female volunteer organizations.

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Mary welcomes her clients with a warm and gentle approach to the counseling experience. She firmly believes that the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist is built on collaboration that consists of trust, respect and empathy. She moves at the pace of her clients and provide support along the path of goal setting and empowerment. She believes that CBT, EMDR and client centered therapy are healthy approaches and can be successful ways to overcome challenges, heal and grow. Mary encourages her clients to practice self-care such as reiki, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.

Mary obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology from State University of New York at Potsdam. She has a M.Ed in Counseling from St. Lawrence University in Canton as well as an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Alfred University She has worked with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment and transition issues, relationship challenges, and stress related problems. . She has experience in crisis counseling, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Continuing education in the field of psychology is a passion of Mary’s as she feels it can contribute to her work with clients.

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Kristal Chalu creates a warm, kind, empathic and safe environment for clients to express themselves. She believes that therapy can help people achieve their best quality of life. Kristal believes that the client has the power to better themselves while she acts as a guide to assist them through their personal journey of growth and healing while also providing genuineness and understanding.

Kristal has her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in mental health counseling from Brooklyn College. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), holistic therapy and person centered therapy to best treat her clients. She has treated children, adult, and elder clients. She has experience with a variety of issues that affect the population including anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, phobia, maladaptive behaviors, and familial conflicts.

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Kathryn Weksler, MCH-LP, strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients. She believes that every individual is capable of exploring their past, present and future to achieve change and growth. Kathryn believes that our unique experiences add the people we become, however, it does not define who we are. Kathryn uses a variety of counseling techniques and interventions to best serve the needs of her clients. She has experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, developmental disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief, and substance abuse. Kathryn also has experience with all age groups ranging from early childhood intervention through adulthood.

Kathryn received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University as well as her undergraduate degree in Psychology from C.W. Post University.

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Martita Robinson is a heart centered therapist who helps her clients focus on self-acceptance, presence and emotional processing in order to heal. She focuses on allowing her clients feel safe, seen and heard and utilizes an empowered, goal-oriented style of therapy. Martita uses techniques that maximize ones’ ability to relax and settle into Self. She believes whole-heartedly in the mind, body, spirit connection and enjoys implementing holistic principles. Supporting clients understanding their past and helping them overcome issues within the present is deeply meaningful work to Martita.

Martita’s holds extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness and meditation and has worked with diverse populations including those experiencing parental issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, health conditions, grief, and traumas. Martita also specializes in helping clients overcome eating disorders and believes in supporting those going through compulsive eating or binge eating disorder with full body acceptance approach alongside intuitive based eating. Martita is an LBGT+ ally.

Martita graduated with her MA in Clinical Mental Health at Midwestern University in Texas and enjoys continuously learning to increase her therapeutic skills. She resides in Buffalo NY with her husband and five children.

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Vimla's goal is to help clients increase their overall satisfaction with life. She prioritizes establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship based on respect and unconditional positive regard for all clients. Vimla creates a safe and empathic environment where clients can comfortably express their concerns and needs. She is genuine and attentive, maintaining a nonjudgmental stance that empowers clients to feel confident in therapy.

Vimla has experience in treating depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and communication issues. Vimla has worked in various settings, including Mercy Hospital, where she completed two internships on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. She works with teenagers (16+) and adult clients.

Vimla holds a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she specialized in Forensic Psychology. She uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness, and can adapt her approach to meet the unique needs of her clients. In addition to therapy, Vimla also provides psycho-education to facilitate positive outcomes in treatment.

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Katherine works with people who experience anxiety and depression, eating and substance use disorders, and the effects of trauma. Using strength-based techniques, combing through behavior and thought patterns, she helps clients to distinguish between strategies that are highly effective, and those that do not work anymore. She has found that clients are best able to change problematic behaviors when they also engage in deep exploration of identity, relationships, even existential and systemic issues. The subtle and theoretical topics that emerge in therapy frame and support the measurable changes most of us would like to accomplish.

Katherine brings experience with the humanities and yoga to her therapy practice. She received her Master’s in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from NYU. After studying philosophy and comparative literature as an undergraduate, Katherine moved into the care field, teaching yoga and working closely with people needing help. Her approach is gentle, compassionate, and tailored to each client. Katherine draws upon CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic and Narrative Therapy, which provide evidence-based frameworks within which to collaboratively build a unique treatment plan.

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Kayla is experienced in trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief/loss, LGBTQ+ concerns, emotion management, and difficult transitions. Kayla highlights the importance of self-awareness while being adaptive in her approach. She believes in the incorporation of the client’s values and motivations while blending techniques.

Kayla creates an open space for you to make your own. She encourages the journey of self-understanding, self-awareness, motivation, and growth. Understanding that each experience is unique and personal, she implements the integration of holistic, dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, strength-based, and family system techniques for an authentic space. Kayla believes in the importance of having an ally and a support system as you navigate through life’s changes and obstacles.

Kayla received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Stony Brook University before earning an MA and an EdM degree in mental health counseling from Columbia University.

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Cyndi Morales aims to provide a safe, nurturing space for you to explore who you are now and who or where you want to be. She is committed to building a strong therapeutic bond and helping you feel safe to dive deep and explore your challenges. Cyndi's goal is to help you navigate your experiences and help you build on your strengths, foster your resilience and develop skills that will follow you beyond our therapy sessions. Cyndi's counseling approach is influenced by Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) as well as Motivational Interviewing techniques to help you travel the path towards your goals.

Cyndi received her Bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology, and Master's degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling both from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Cyndi's experience includes but is not limited to helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, self esteem issues, social challenges related to stigma, and family and relationship challenges.

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Teresa has an extensive amount of experience assisting individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, procrastination, stress management, burnout, and navigating cultural, gender, and family expectations. Teresa supports AAPI Americans, people of color, and the international population. Her own therapy journey has allowed her to see first hand how powerful therapy can be to help anyone feel seen and supported and gain confidence and love in and for oneself.

Teresa was born and raised in Taiwan and has lived in various places in her adult life, including China, Sweden, and Pennsylvania, USA. There are times in our lives where we feel lost at sea. However, even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. Through therapy, you can learn the tools to navigate hard times and build the internal resilience to accept reality as it is and fulfill all your wishes. Here, with gratitude, she invites you to begin the journey.

Teresa received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Pennsylvania State University. She draws upon evidence-based techniques including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. She also has a background in multiculturalism and feminism training, which provides her solid understanding of the larger context of how diverse mental health issues have been influenced by our system. She provides individual counseling sessions in English and Mandarin.

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Chelsea Dunkelberger is a counselor that provides humor, genuineness, and empathy during each session while using a person-centered approach, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Chelsea believes that clients need a healthy outsource in order to help manage life’s struggles as well as receive healthy support that truly listen to their needs and worries.

Chelsea obtained her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. Chelsea has experience with, but not limited to, grief, anxiety,depression, the forensic population, victims of generational incest, anger management, domestic violence, interviewing high profile inmates, borderline personality disorder, and how to manage the stress of having a loved one behind bars.

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Nicole Muniz is a Mental Health Counselor ( LMHC-P). She believes that while someone's destination is of the utmost importance on a travelled road, the therapeutic process is a journey of change and growth. Like any journey, travelers have their twists and turns, as well as their ups and downs as they navigate new places within themselves. Adapting to her clients’ needs is a crucial part of her therapeutic process.

Nicole has worked with a wide variety of clients, including individuals with severe and enduring mental illnesses, students, and convicted felons. Nicole utilizes a variety of techniques in therapy, including CBT, REBT, Client-Centered Counseling, and even creative therapies, such as Improvisational Music Therapy. Nicole has counseled individuals coping with issues such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, anxiety, depression, sex addiction and individuals recovering from sexually deviant behaviors. Nicole obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from St. Joseph's College, and obtained her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.

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Stephanie Fierro is an empathetic mental health counselor who embraces her clients’ strengths. She believes everyone deserves a safe space to process trauma and any factors that are interfering with one’s day to day life. She is committed to building a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship. Stephanie strives to help clients obtain all the tools needed to navigate life past the therapy session. Her treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, as well as Strength Based Approaches like Mindfulness and Coaching practices.

Stephanie received her Master’s in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College for Criminal Justice. She has experience in oversight of community-based organizations compliance with therapeutic evidence-based models. She also has years of experience working with children and families who have struggled with trauma, substance use, domestic violence, anxiety, and family issues.

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