Our Clinicians

Lorraine is a Russian speaking Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced at helping clients steer through feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, low self-esteem, social skills, and other life-limiting  issues. Her knowledge and training may help you acquire the strength and skills necessary to overcome emotional and behavioral issues, and help set you on the path to a happier, healthier life.
Togetheryou will create a therapeutic alliance in our safe, judgement- free environment, and work towards problem-solving and goal-setting, for personal growth and development. 

Many clients come to therapy because they’ve reached a roadblock in their lives. Michael  works with each person together, to help go beyond that impasse. Sometimes, it is helping to clarify and act on goals. Other times, there may be the need to understand one’s past before formulating a plan. A client who feels their therapist is there to work together and support their decisions, is more likely to achieve their goals. Michael works actively with each client to help them reach a happier place.

He offers an emphatic approach, based on realistic expectations with achievable goals tailored for each individual. Michael works collaboratively, able to readily offer his ideas and suggestions as benefits the client. He believe in continuous evaluation of therapy’s progress. Michael works with families and children and is experienced in play therapy.

 Victoria works with her patients to help them come to know themselves more deeply in order to reduce emotional distress, improve relationships, and gain insight into their current situations and struggles. She uses an integrated psychodynamic approach to help her patients feel empowered, more self-aware and more confident in their choices. Her therapeutic style is client-centered, strengths-oriented, and empowering. Victoria views each person as the expert of their own experience. It is her passion to see clients grow and heal through the therapeutic relationship, and she endeavors to help them come to a place where they can truly live their lives with independence and fulfillment. Victoria's approach is compassionate and non-judgmental aimed to create a self-empowered and self-directed experience. Victoria is bilingual in English and Russian.

Christine is a holistic Mental Health Counselor whose approach is founded upon her belief that the body, mind and spirit are all connected. She encourages exploration into these aspects alongside your personal history to identify where your challenges in the present day might derive from. She prioritizes a warm and safe environment to facilitate your work through identifying negative thought patterns, improving your every day communications and building your confidence to conquer life's hurdles. Christine has been trained in EMDR, LGBT, hypnotherapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and perinatal mood disorders. She has also developed specialization around anxieties, trauma, grief and phobias. 

Brithney is a Spanish speaking, culturally sensitive, LGBT+ trained Mental Health Counselor, who believes that therapy can be a memorable journey. Her experience aiding clients from different walks of life who are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, cultural issues, and other challenging life stressors will help you gain insight and develop the skills needed to uncover and lift problematic thoughts and behaviors. Brithney will be happy to go on this therapeutic and memorable journey with you. 

Anna is a multilingual, culturally diverse, and LGBTQ+ informed clinician who works with adults, teens, and children, and specializes in Eating Disorders, Body Image issues, trauma work, complicated grief, and varied complexities of PTSD and stress-induced mental health issues. Anna’s methodology to treating Eating Disorders and related body image issues, in both women and men, adolescents and adults, is focused around Intuitive Eating approach, combined with body-positivity, use of metaphors, and concept of self-compassion. In addition, Anna has many years of experience in medical field and is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Anna is a trained EMDR clinician and utilizes EMDR treatment in helping those who have endured traumatic experiences with long-lasting effects. Anna places a strong emphasis that no one should struggle alone! She is strongly committed to therapeutic process and treats her clients with respect to allowing them to understand the significant importance of mental health to their individual well-being and that each client owes it to themselves to live their best life!!  

Ruslan is a Russian speaking Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor, who believes that therapy is a mechanism for anyone to find an answer that is tailored to their terms and needs. The calm, clarity and comfort that anyone can achieve leads them to finding confidence in both themselves and their decisions. Ruslan specializes in working with individuals who experience anxiety, trauma and ongoing stress. In addition, Ruslan’s focus is emphasized in working with LGBTQ, minority and underserved  populations with a focus on how to overcome day to day obstacles while establishing healthy and safe boundaries within their own lives and the community. 

Irina is a Russian speaking therapist who believes that at times we all need some help navigating through the complexity of life and our emotions and we need to have the correct tools to deal with life. She is dedicated to help to better understand ourselves from within through guidance and support. 

Irina works with individuals, couples and families. 

Melanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes that there is a unique approach for each person tailored to accomplishing goals and experiencing personal growth.  Through the use of CBT techniques, Melanie can help you work towards changing negative and destructive thought patterns and replacing them with positive and productive ones. She has helped children and adults along a path where change is possible. 

Melanie invites you to work together to achieve the best possible you!

Diana is a Russian Speaking therapist and a certified case manager who specializes in working with children, teens, families, and adults. She is very passionate about helping people realize their true potential and helping them gain the necessary skills, knowledge, insight, and coping mechanisms to live their best life. She believes in the importance of building a therapeutic alliance with each one of her patients to help them reach their common goal. She believes that every patient deserves the opportunity to be heard, listened to, and understood and wants to be there to help navigate all of life’s tough obstacles with you. Diana understands the hesitancy that some people feel when reaching out for help and she wants to be there with you every step of the way to help you navigate these murky waters.  Her biggest goal is to see her patients be happy, healthy and obtain the necessary skills and coping mechanism to manage their well being in the best way possible.

Kirill is a Russian speaking Mental Health Counselor with a certification in addiction counseling. He has a background in providing cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and psychoeducational techniques. Kirill has experience treating a range of disorders including anxiety, depression, stress-related and substance abuse disorders. He is open-minded, culturally sensitive, and empathetic. 

Tricia Sewell is a Caribbean-American Mental Health Counselor who utilizes a culturally sensitive, holistic and integrative approach in the therapeutic process. Using various techniques such as CBT, Psychodynamic and Person- Centered, Tricia connects with her clients based on their needs and goals and works with them in a warm, engaging and collaborative relationship. She has knowledge and experience in treating clients with Anxiety, Trauma, Dual Diagnosis, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, Depression, ADHD, and Bipolar disorders. Tricia understands that therapy can be the hardest step in one’s journey towards healing and welcomes all of different faiths and backgrounds who seek a safe space for them to explore different aspects of themselves, gain perspective on internal/external conflicts and experience growth towards being their most authentic self. She believes that like seeds, we all deserve a chance to grow.

Anastasia is passionate about clients embarking on a journey of self-discovery, finding the courage to be their true authentic self and unlocking their highest potential. She takes a relational approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of healthy and meaningful relationships as the foundation for emotional balance and well-being. Throughout the therapy process, Anastasia values her client's collaboration, input, and individual needs. She seeks to understand each client’s unique systems and identity domains (gender, race, class, sexual orientation, etc.) Together, she’ll help you eliminate anything that is holding you back—and open the doors to new possibilities, opportunities, dreams, goals, and visions. Anastasia speaks Russian. 

Candy is a Spanish speaking Licensed Social Worker who enjoys the process of seeing her clients reach their goals. Candy is trained in cultural diversity, CBT, DBT and TF-CBT. She understands life gets hard and will use her clinical expertise to help you unpack that which is heavy in your life. Candy listens with a solution focused ear and will help you gain insight on the origin of feelings, thoughts and emotions. Candy will create a safe space you can use to unload when life happens. Come achieve you goals with her!

Tzirel is a Mental Health Counselor who views each client from a humanistic, person-centered perspective and believes in their ability to expand and grow. Her approach to counseling is informed by psychodynamic, CBT and somatic therapy methods. Adults at all stages of life dealing with issues such as academic and career issues, health and disability concerns and any life change, transition or loss are welcome as well as mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and other mental health problems. Tzirel  trusts that the relationship between herself and her clients, characterized by genuineness, honesty and warm acceptance, is the most healing part of the therapy process.

Solomon is a Mental Health Counselor who uses an integrated approach, combining person centered therapy, CBT, and mindfulness to match the needs of each client. Clients who work with Solomon emerge with a renewed sense of clarity, improved self-esteem, and empowerment to take on life’s challenges.

Solomon has worked with individuals across the lifespan: children from impoverished homes, teenagers in drug rehabilitation, adults with severe mental illness, and seniors who have lived through traumatic life events. His diverse experience gives him insight into the various challenges that people face throughout their lives.

Would you like someone to walk this healing journey with you as you transcend your pain and rediscover yourself? Dedicated to guiding her clients along their unique paths, Jessica Kennedy is a therapist who strives to gently awaken hope in her clients. She works from an integrated psychodynamic approach where she helps you identify the root of the problem and the core pain you have been experiencing. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Experiential, and Solution-Focused Therapy. As part of her approach, she incorporates elements of Guided Visualization, Inner Child Healing, Narrative Therapy, and Coaching. Embarking on the therapeutic journey with Jessica can help you grow, befriend your emotions, and find your inner glow.  

Natasha is a Black American psychotherapist of Caribbean descent. She works with individuals who experience behavioral and emotional issues, such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and other emotional challenges. She also engages couples in counseling to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships.

Natasha will offer you tools to enhance your wellbeing through a compassionate, warm, and non-judgmental therapeutic alliance by helping you to dissect, heal, and rebuild your self-image, improve interpersonal, and emotional behaviors, thus strengthening your ability to manage relationships outside of therapy. 

Natasha strives to provide holistic approaches to psychosocial care. No matter how complex your situation may seem, she is committed to helping you reach your goals in therapy and will guide you on your journey to a healthier, happier life.  

Yelena is a Mental Health Counselor who utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, Gestalt, and Psychodynamic.

Yelena has been trained in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), anger management, trauma and PTSD, tele-mental health services, bereavement, hypnotherapy and clinical sexology. She works with individuals and couples employing Gottman’s and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques. 

Yelena is bilingual in Russian and English.