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Dianne Ghiraj-Castor, LMHC  

Fundador + Supervisor Clínico

Dianne es una psicoterapeuta sin prejuicios, compasiva y culturalmente competente que utiliza enfoques terapéuticos eclécticos que incluyen psicodinámica, comportamiento cognitivo, entrevistas motivacionales, estrategias centradas en soluciones y terapia centrada en el cliente. Dianne se especializa en el tratamiento de personas que van desde la niñez hasta la edad adulta, así como también de parejas. Ella trabaja con personas que sufren de depresión, ansiedad, trauma, factores estresantes en las relaciones, problemas de comportamiento y otras dificultades. Dianne fomenta un entorno seguro y acogedor que brinda a los clientes el espacio que necesitan para discutir abiertamente sus desafíos. Dianne cree que la terapia es un enfoque colaborativo en el que guía a los clientes hacia sus objetivos identificados.

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Hillary Hartnett, CMHC-LP

Terapeuta

Hillary Hartnett obtuvo su Maestría en Consejería Clínica de Salud Mental de Canisius College. La experiencia de Hillary incluye educación superior, telesalud y clínicas ambulatorias sin fines de lucro. Es una terapeuta humanista, centrada en la persona y ecléctica. Hillary está bien versada en trabajar con clientes a lo largo de su vida, con diversos antecedentes y una amplia gama de preocupaciones de los clientes. Arraigada en el trabajo de autocompasión, Hillary ayuda a identificar narrativas autocríticas en el diálogo interno para ayudar a los clientes a desbloquear puntos estancados y comenzar a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Ella cree en tratar a cada persona como un todo, teniendo en cuenta los factores mentales, físicos y sociales multifacéticos, en lugar de solo tratar los síntomas al pie de la letra. Su creencia en la conexión mente-cuerpo le brinda a Hillary conocimientos únicos y efectivos sobre el proceso de asesoramiento en general. Su trabajo se adapta cuidadosamente a las necesidades de cada cliente. Al trabajar juntos, pueden comenzar a provocar cambios positivos auténticos que se pueden implementar de inmediato.

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Trinace Sass, LMHC
Therapist

My goal is to empower my clients and help them work towards becoming a more confident and healthier version of themselves. I offer compassionate and judgement free support where clients are the center of their healing. I have extensive experience working with adolescent and adults with Anxiety, Depression and Addiction. My practice also includes working with individuals who have health concerns, family conflict and relational issues. The modalities I specialize in are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy. As your therapist, I will help you to explore and implement coping skills needed to obtain your goals. 

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Natalie Schettini, LMHC

Therapist

Through my time as a research assistant aiding to conduct studies on the effects of racial discrimination, I became motivated to be a direct support for those in need of mental health resources. As a child of Black immigrants, I believe in the importance of being able to provide clients with a counselor who is culturally sensitive. I make it my primary mission to foster a warm environment with a client first in order to ensure safety and trust. I promote a safe healing environment for individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds using CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy. We will work on creating your best self by learning triggers, accepting the past, and incorporating coping skills in order to overcome emotional distress. I have experience counseling teenagers, young and middle-aged adults. I have helped clients manage their anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship conflict, and other life stressors.

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Elyse Fox, MHC-LP
Therapist

I am a compassionate therapist committed to helping my clients adapt to, and overcome, life’s challenges through client-centered practices. My work focuses on equipping clients with the tools needed to discover and create their own solutions. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to reach treatment goals. I am passionate about providing clients with a safe, inviting space to encourage healing and growth. I have experience working with individuals dealing with a variety of issues, with a specialty in trauma recovery and individuals in crisis. I have a BA and an MA in Forensic Psychology, as well as an MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Elyse is being supervised by Katherine Estevez. 

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Breanna Hira, MHC-LP
Therapist

I have experience working with groups and individuals. I worked for 2 years at a clinic where I helped adults of all ages with numerous different backgrounds and life experiences. My goal is to utilize the best therapy techniques based on your needs. I try to take a person-centered approach; this means you are in charge of your treatment. For example, I will never push skills or conversations on you that you know won't be helpful. I will never guarantee a skill will work, I feel it's my job to educate you, encourage you to try new things, with the awareness that some things do not work for everyone. My specialties include DBT, CBT, Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Somatic Therapy. I understand I am not the right therapist for everyone but I will always give you 100 percent of what I have to offer. Breanna is being supervised by Katherine Estevez. 

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Sheriese Sanchez, MHC-LP
Therapist

Sheriese’s mission is to serve as a dedicated resource for those struggling with personal conflict and emotional distress. Although she utilizes a multimodality approach, her passion, and empathy are reflected in her unbiased person-centered approach. Through her life experiences, she has learned to reach people where they are—empowering them emotionally, triggering self-awareness, and facilitating a personal growth process that fosters clarity of mind and healing. Sheriese areas of expertise include addiction recovery, emotional intelligence, and spiritual well-being. Sheriese has a BS in Behavioral Science, a MA in Mental Health Counseling, and an Executive Certificate in advanced research Psychology. Sheriese is being supervised by Katherine Estevez. 

Diana Talavera-Garofalo, MHC-LP
Therapist

Diana is a mental health counselor who received a MSEd master's degree in mental health counseling and BA in psychology from Hunter College. Diana’s clinical experience includes working with individuals from various backgrounds and cultures dealing with anxiety, depression, self esteem, stress, relationship issues, substance use, recovery, life transitions, grief, and trauma. Diana offers an authentic therapeutic style that is compassionate, empathic, respectful, and supportive, a method that provides integrative approaches to counseling which is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Diana’s theoretical orientation includes elements of cognitive behavioral, person centered, psychodynamic therapy, strengths based, trauma focused, and mindfulness strategies. Her goal is to provide clients with a safe and healthy space to explore themselves and gain deeper insight into their emotions, experiences, thoughts, and relationships. During sessions, she will honor her client’s individuality and respond with authenticity and warmth as they embark on their therapeutic journey.  Diana is being supervised by Dianne Ghiraj-Castor.

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