Tina Flanagan, LMHC, CASAC
GROUP PRACTICE OWNER AND DIRECTOR

Tina has specialized in helping individuals regarding anxiety, addiction, co-dependency, relationship troubles and other life stressors associated. Tina believes that no issue is impossible to overcome and that each person can make the changes they want on their journey by taking things one day at a time.

“Today is the first day of the rest of your life so by treating every day like a new day, you can work towards your goals and dreams.”

JOHN FLANAGAN JR
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

John has extensive administrative experience and is also passionate about being in the health care field helping others. John is here to help the clients, clinicians and practice run smoothly and ensure that all questions and concerns are handled in a timely fashion. 

 

“Aspire to Inspire”

MEGAN PANICCIA, LCSW
Clinical DIRECTOR

Megan has experience in the field of substance abuse and mental health in a supervisory capacity. Megan works with our clinicians and staff to ensure we are remaining up to date on various techniques, utilizing our sessions appropriately and offering suggestions on ways we can each grow as clinicians to best serve our clientele. Megan believes that growth is often uncomfortable, messy and full of feelings you weren’t experiencing, but necessary!

Alyssa Bohonan, LMHC
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Alyssa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of mental health and/or substance use disorders in both the inpatient psychiatric hospital setting and outpatient mental health setting. Alyssa utilizes different therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psycho-education, etc. to help guide individuals with their specific needs throughout their therapeutic journey. Alyssa is passionate about helping people find comfort and confidence in their decision to help themselves. She feels strongly about providing her clients with space to express themselves however they may need to without judgement or bias’. 
 
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone” – Lisa Olivera

RACHEL RIGOLINO, LMHC
SENIOR CLINICIAN

Rachel received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nyack College and subsequently earned her license in the field. Most recently, she supported adolescents and families impacted by eating disorders. In this role, Rachel provided individual, group and family therapy and navigated crisis situations as well.

 

Rachel’s clinical experience furthermore includes treating areas like mood and personality disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation/behaviors, relational conflicts, career counseling as well as processing traumatic experiences. Working from a person-centered foundation, Rachel helps clients hold on to their sense of hope through life’s challenges and teaches therapeutic techniques to assist in stabilizing one’s mental health. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are examples of treatment modalities Rachel utilizes for such needs.

Beyond coping skills, Rachel believes that clients benefit from exploring their personal stories and core beliefs to become more aware of how their inner world affects their daily lives. Rachel is honored to be part of this process and looks forward to engaging in honest conversations with her clients. 

Graciela Montalvo, CASAC
PRACTICE MANAGER

Graciela has worked in the field of addiction/mental health counseling and is working to coordinate all new intakes. Graciela will help you from beginning inquiry to finalizing an appointment with the appropriate clinician. Graciela believes that “your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going…tough situations build strong people in the end.”

Amanda Donovan
Intake Coordinator

Amanda has 10 years of experience working with children to succeed academically as a special education teacher for NYC. Amanda has now joined our team as an intake coordinator while going back to college to pursue her master degree in Social Work. Amanda strives to make the scheduling process as smooth as possible and place you with a clinician that meets your specific needs. 

 

“You don’t always need to understand your journey in life, you just need to trust that you are going in the right direction.”

Alana Brooks
Psychotherapist Intern

Alana is currently pursuing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Malone University. She believes that humans are inherent story tellers, and that all people can benefit from a safe, non-judgemental space to give voice to the story of their lives. 

Alana is deeply passionate about helping people work through issues such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, ADHD, and life transitions in order to grow, set goals, and ultimately live their lives fully. She utilizes aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy in her therapeutic approach, but ultimately seeks to serve the client’s unique needs with a multifaceted approach. She also offers a faith-based approach for those who desire it.

“You cannot control the events or circumstances of your life, but you can work to control your reactions. Controlling those reactions can be the difference between healthy minds and bodies, and sick minds and bodies. The bottom line is this: we cannot improve our lifestyle until we learn how to manage our thinking. This is incredibly empowering.” 

― Dr. Caroline Leaf”

ALYSSA PALMIERI, INTERN
PSYCHOTHERAPIST INTERN

Alyssa is currently pursuing an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling through Alfred University. She has a Master’s of Education in School Counseling from Queens College. With a deep passion for mental health awareness, she is committed to helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She creates a warm and safe environment for her clients, ensuring they feel supported and understood. Flexible in her methods of approach, she tailors her techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual. 

ANGELICA BERRIOS, MHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Angelica utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy including skills stemming from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, psychoeducation, person-centered therapy, and more to best tailor a treatment approach to each unique individual. She believes it is always possible to make a positive change, finding and utilizing one’s own strengths, meeting and achieving set goals, and finding new ways to relieve stress. Having worked clinically as a behavioral therapist, she aims to maintain a safe, welcoming and nonjudgmental space to make room for achieving internal growth, and external peace. 
” Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start.” -Nido Qubein
 

Angelina Graziosi, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Angelina has specialized in assisting people with issues such as anxiety, depression, women’s issues, and relationship problems. Angelina believes that where there is hope and faith, change is always possible. Angelina is dedicated to making a difference in the world and helping individuals, couples, and families to manifest positive outcomes in their lives.

ANN MARIE MORELLO, LMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Ann Marie is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor with specialty certifications in trauma, emdr, and compassion fatigue. She has eight years of experience providing services in behavioral health settings and private practice. Ann Marie provides a safe space to explore difficult emotions with an empathetic ear and compassionate heart. She works with individuals with mental health concerns of anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, chronic health issues (cancer), intimate partner violence, and complex trauma. 

Ann Marie’s personal journey as an adoptee examining her own adoption trauma, solidified her desire to empower others to dig deeper into the connection between past trauma and our ability to maintain healthy, secure attachments in interpersonal relationships.  She believes in the capacity to heal old wounds to help facilitate individual growth. This becomes possible using evidence-based trauma-informed therapy, CBT, emdr therapy within a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. Mindfulness training, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and emotional freedom technique (tapping) can assist you by relaxing the body and mind as you work through discomfort. 

Ann Marie is honored to share space with you as you embark on this brave journey of self-discovery. 

“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness” Peter Levine

BriAnna Valente, MHC
Psychotherapist

BriAnna is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master from Adelphi University. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults utilizing CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques. BriAnna strives to build an open, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients and to ensure that they feel supported and heard throughout their healing process.

“When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” Karl A. Menniger

Cheyenne Muelthaler, LMSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

A graduate of Stony Brook University, Cheyenne is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has over five years of experience working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression and/or self-esteem issues. Cheyenne utilizes a strength’s based approach to cognitive behavioral therapy as well as art and play therapy when necessary. She believes in empowering individuals to reach their full potential to see the world in a more positive light.
 
“One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming.” -Morgan Harper Nichols

DAVID HIGGINS, INTERN
PSYCHOTHERAPIST INTERN

David Higgins is currently pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Adelphi University. His approach is characterized by a non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative style. His clinical interests include working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and ADD. David creates a supportive and engaged environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make positive changes. David’s practice, while eclectic, is informed by psychoanalytic principles and is psychodynamic in nature.

DEBORAH ROWLINSON, MHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Deborah is a Mental Health Counselor who has clinical experience working with those who have walked through a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, women’s issues, eating disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, and college & career counseling. Deborah utilizes an integrative approach including methods from person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy to help you process your feelings and find the confidence to make your desired changes. She also offers a faith/spiritual-based approach for those who desire it. Deborah believes that with hope comes healing, and is passionate about helping clients find their hope for a better tomorrow. 

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brene Brown

Deryn Hults, MHC
Psychotherapist

Deryn is a Mental Health Counselor who has experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults struggling with a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief, domestic violence and substance abuse. Deryn believes in tailoring her therapeutic approach to help each individual client based on their needs. 
“Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you are going.”- Noam Shpancer, PhD

FABIAN ZURITA, LMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Fabian (he/him/él) is a bilingual and Licensed Mental Health Counselor whose intersecting identities has allowed him to connect and work with clients focusing on life transitions, stress management, men’s issues, Latinx issues, & LGBTQIA+ issues. He has experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, bullying and academic/educational issues. Fabian’s therapeutic approach can be characterized as person-centered, collaborative & empowering, while also incorporating aspects of drama therapy, mindfulness, and culturally sensitive practices into his sessions.

 

“Learning life’s lessons is not about making your life perfect, but about seeing life as it was meant to be.” —Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

JESSICA MANEY, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Jessica has been a human service professional on Long Island for the last 20 years. Jessica received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University, earned her MSW at Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College with a specialization in Mental Health, and is currently a doctoral student at Adelphi University. Jessica is trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, among other techniques for supporting families with babies and young children. Jessica has had the privilege of providing therapeutic treatment to families involved in the child welfare and criminal justice systems. She has also served as a field supervisor to graduate students in the Infant Mental Health and Developmental Practice Program at Adelphi University. Her areas of interest are working with immigrants, young children, and adult populations who present with significant mental health needs and a history of trauma.

JESSICA MERRELL, LMSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Jessica is a licensed Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University. Jessica is a trauma-informed counselor who specializes in issues such as life transitions, depression, recovering from abuse, trauma, women’s issues, and grief/loss. Jessica takes on an individualized approach to create a safe space where everyone who enters leaves feeling empowered and ready to make positive progress in their lives. 
 
“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved believes in the goodness in people” – Roy T Bennett

Julia Parise, MHC
Psychotherapist

Julia is a Pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master of Arts from Adelphi University. She utilizes DBT, CBT, and psychotherapy when working with clients, while recognizing the uniqueness of each individuals circumstances. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults struggling with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, autism spectrum disorders, family conflict and life transitions. Julia uses unconditional positive regard when working with clients to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. She wants all her clients to feel safe, as the therapy room is their own personal journal to express thoughts and feelings freely. 

 

“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” – Tori Amos

JULIANNA RICCA, MHC
Psychotherapist

Julianna is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Masters degree from Adelphi University. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, body image issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. She integrates mindfulness exercises, CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered approaches. Her therapeutic style emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and build effective coping strategies. Julianna is dedicated to empowering her clients with the tools they need to achieve a healthier, balanced life and is committed to working collaboratively to help them reach their personal goals. She works to connect with clients on a deep level, fostering trust and encouraging meaningful progress in their recovery journey.

“Like a lotus flower, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world.” – Unknown 

KATIE NEWMAN, LMSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Katie is a Licensed Master Social Worker, who has both individual and group psychotherapy experience working with teens through adults, as well as couples. She specializes in providing assistance to clients with a wide range of mental health diagnosis, such as Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence, and Social-Relational problems. She enjoys using multiple interventions that best suit her client’s specific needs, such as CBT/DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systemic Therapy, and Couples/Marriage Therapy. Katie always makes sure to ensure her clients feel secure throughout their therapeutic experience with her, and makes it her mission to help them continue to grow and thrive in their everyday lives. 

 

“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we’ll ever do” – Brene Brown

Kelly Kear, MHC
Psychotherapist

Kelly is a mental health counselor who has extensive experience working in the mental health field, with a background in art therapy and yoga. She embraces awareness and acceptance of your authentic self. She has a passion to work with individuals and couples seeking support through life transitions, who are interested in growth, and in finding their balance. Additionally, Kelly is a person centered therapist who utilizes a variety of techniques to meet your individualized needs. Together, you may improve self-awareness, self-compassion, build effective communication and stress management through your life challenges.

LAUREN SAMMIS, LMSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Lauren is a Licensed Master of Social Work and has a background in providing care to children, adolescents, and adults in various capacities. She believes that healing is not linear and it is “When we start working together that the real healing takes place “. Lauren believes in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques as a means to combat unwanted emotions and experiences within our everyday lives. She provides a safe and comforting environment that promotes free expression during your sessions.

LYNN WOHLAND, LCAT
Psychotherapist

Lynn Wohland is a Board Certified and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist who has years of experience working in both inpatient and partial hospital behavioral health settings with people facing a variety of mental health challenges.  She also worked with adolescents placed in congregate foster care for legal transgressions or unsafe home situations. The use of art therapy in addition to talking provides opportunity for exploration of thoughts and emotions in a creative and tangible way, often bringing relief of emotional discomfort, increasing awareness, expression and acceptance of authentic self.  The benefit comes with the process of creating and is for all ages with no artistic experience or skills needed.  Lynn has a person-centered approach and incorporates aspects of trauma-informed care, mindfulness, attachment styles, psycho-education, and strength-based interventions. Addressing the person as a whole may include elements of spirituality for those who are interested. She looks forward to embarking on a cooperative journey toward greater growth and wholeness with her clients. 

 

“Imagination fires our creativity, relieves our boredom, alleviates our pain, enhances our pleasure, and enriches our most intimate relationships.” -Bessel A. Van Der Kolk

MARGARET BAIRD, MHC, CASAC-MC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Margaret Baird received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and is also a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. Margaret, known to most as Meg, has also completed a post-graduate certificate program in Advanced Holistic Counseling and Coaching, which allows her to embrace a holistic approach to therapy and empower individuals on their journey towards transformation. Meg brings over 10 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment to assist her Clients in creating life-long changes. Meg has also worked in education, as well as many different areas in the behavioral health field, giving her the unique ability to effectively work and connect with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. Using a client-centered, solution-focused, collaborative approach, she works with Adults, Adolescents, Families and Couples to overcome challenges such as anxiety, addiction, including its impact on families, ADHD, adult children of alcoholics (ACOA), codependency, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress and women’s issues.



MARYKATE GERAGHTY, LMSW, CTP
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

MaryKate is a NYS Licensed Social Worker who earned her Master’s Degree through Stony Brook University and holds a specialty certification in Trauma. MaryKate’s goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to optimize the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being of the people she works with. MaryKate emphasizes the importance of a collaborative relationship with her clients to develop a unique individualized wellness plan based on the challenges her clients desire to overcome and goals they wish to achieve.

 

MaryKate utilizes a collective of therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Perspective and Trauma Informed Care while applying mindfulness to provide a holistic approach with her clients. It is MaryKate’s goal to harvest an atmosphere that is comfortable for her clients but also empowering enough to evoke life changes. MaryKate has extensive experience working with children and families, helping them recognize and process their feelings and emotions while navigating day-to-day obstacles. Additionally, MaryKate has experience working in end-of-life care and bereavement counseling in the hospice setting. From the beginning of life to our last day here on Earth, we are always going through changes. Some of these changes are small while others can seem impossible to manage. MaryKate would love the opportunity to work with you through it all.

 

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing you’ll ever do” – Brene Brown

Melanie Stettner, LMHC
Psychotherapist

Melanie is a Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with extensive experience in a variety of different human services settings and with a wide array of client populations. Melanie has worked in residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment programs, inpatient psychiatric and rehabilitation units, as well as both state and federal vocational rehabilitation programs. Melanie specializes in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma, barriers to employment, legal and financial barriers, and individuals with other disability conditions. Melanie has experience working with adolescents, adults, Veterans, and geriatric populations. Melanie’s foundational approach to therapy stems from cognitive behavioral therapy and incorporates additional modalities such as Strengths Based Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Positive Psychology. 

As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Melanie additionally specializes in assisting individuals with career counseling and guidance, work related stress, career changes, and accessing vocational resources and how this plays a role in one’s self-image and overall mental health. Melanie works collaboratively with her clients to support an increase in self-awareness in order to make positive changes for an improved quality of life.   Melanie strives to assist clients in identifying what they want to achieve and how to take the steps to get there and looks forward to the opportunity to be a part of your transformation. 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.”- Jimi Hendrix

NATALIE DEGRIJZE, LMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Natalie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a focus on inner child wounds, identity expression, women’s issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues. She also has experience supporting individuals with anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. Natalie’s therapeutic style can be described as person-centered, feminist, and psychodynamic. She also incorporates aspects of expressive art therapy and somatic work into her sessions.  
 
Natalie aims to provide a warm, safe, and affirming space that is completely and totally yours. Her main focus is to support you in fulfilling your needs, reaching your goals, and sharing your story. She emphasizes that honesty, respect, and compassion are the foundation of making sure therapy is tailored to you and your needs.  
 
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou 

SAMANTHA PERKINS, LMSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Samantha is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over five years in the mental health and wellness field. She has experience with adolescent and adult clientele with a wide range of needs, including individuals with chronic illnesses, psychiatric disorders, and the LGBTQ community. Samantha is committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, in which she seeks to deliver individualized therapy techniques to address her clients’ unique and intersectional needs.

 

” With the new day comes new thoughts and new strengths.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Tatiana Tonelli, Intern
Psychotherapist Intern

Tatiana is currently pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Adelphi University. She is committed to helping individuals experiencing life transitions, depression, and anxiety. ADHD, bipolar, and poor self-esteem. Tatiana creates a collaborative environment where clients feel supported and understood. Tatiana is flexible in her approach and utilizes techniques that best fit the client. 

“Every person on this earth is full of great possibilities that can be realized through imagination, effort, and perseverance.” –Scott Barry Kaufmann

TIFFANY DUESTER, LMSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Tiffany is a Licensed Master Social Worker who received her Bachelors and Masters in Social Work at Adelphi University. Tiffany chose the field of social work because she knew as an anxious child growing up in a scary world, she wanted to help kids who felt just like her and let them know that they are not alone in this battle. She specializes in treating young children and enjoys using play therapy techniques in her practice. Tiffany uses many techniques to help children build up their confidence and cope with their daily stressors. Tiffany strives to create a fun and comfortable environment for her clients. There is always an emphasis of pride and joy on children who are the smartest or most athletic, but never on the child who overcame their biggest obstacle, whether it be emotionally or physically. When one thing may seem not a  “big deal” for one individual, it may be comparable to climbing Mount Everest for another child. 
 
“There is always a reason to smile, you just have to find it.”