Sarah Post
Licensed Social Worker
Sarah Post is a NYS licensed social worker who received her Master’s Degree from Stony Brook University. She has extensive experience working with youth and families in the mental health community including supportive services and school environments. Sarah has worked with individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Sarah has experience working with youth who have challenges with self-esteem, communication, school avoidance, and positive social interaction. She provides individual and family counseling to create comprehensive achievable goals that encompasses the individual, their support system, and their environment. Sarah has experience using a range of practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to help clients build resilience and healthy coping skills. Sarah is a certified buti yoga instructor and implements mindfulness and meditation practices as part of her everyday life. She uses these techniques to support youth and families, and creates goals for each client with this in mind. Sarah strongly believes in the positive effects of self care and is passionate about encouraging and educating others on how to prioritize and value their wellbeing.
Licensed Social Worker
Sarah Post is a NYS licensed social worker who received her Master’s Degree from Stony Brook University. She has extensive experience working with youth and families in the mental health community including supportive services and school environments. Sarah has worked with individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Sarah has experience working with youth who have challenges with self-esteem, communication, school avoidance, and positive social interaction. She provides individual and family counseling to create comprehensive achievable goals that encompasses the individual, their support system, and their environment. Sarah has experience using a range of practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to help clients build resilience and healthy coping skills. Sarah is a certified buti yoga instructor and implements mindfulness and meditation practices as part of her everyday life. She uses these techniques to support youth and families, and creates goals for each client with this in mind. Sarah strongly believes in the positive effects of self care and is passionate about encouraging and educating others on how to prioritize and value their wellbeing.
Cara Ann Acquavita
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & EMDR Therapist
Cara is a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Therapist who earned her degree through Stony Brook University. Cara has professional experience in the mental health field providing individual and family therapy. She works with a variety of ages including children 5 and older, college aged, young adults and adults. Cara approaches her work with a passion to help individuals process trauma, confront anxiety, work through transitional periods, explore identity and learn to embrace self-care. Her therapy style combines techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Modification and Mindfulness to provide empathy and support as individuals work through difficult times, manage life stressors and achieve personal goals.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & EMDR Therapist
Cara is a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Therapist who earned her degree through Stony Brook University. Cara has professional experience in the mental health field providing individual and family therapy. She works with a variety of ages including children 5 and older, college aged, young adults and adults. Cara approaches her work with a passion to help individuals process trauma, confront anxiety, work through transitional periods, explore identity and learn to embrace self-care. Her therapy style combines techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Modification and Mindfulness to provide empathy and support as individuals work through difficult times, manage life stressors and achieve personal goals.
Amanda Buscetta
Licensed Social Worker
Amanda is a NYS Licensed Social Worker, who earned her Master’s Degree through Stony Brook University, and holds a Specialty Certification in Trauma. Amanda has worked extensively with children and adolescents in a magnitude of settings, including individual therapy, school based services, foster care, supportive community services, as well as a background in coaching. She has experience working with individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Self-Injurious Behaviors, and low Self-Esteem, as well as those challenged by difficult life transitions or conflicts. Amanda confidently utilizes evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, while also applying mindfulness and person-centered approaches to improve awareness and self-regulation. Amanda has an intense passion for working with today’s youth and young adults, and enjoys applying individual strengths to create personalized goals and achievements, to enhance ones therapeutic experience. Currently, Amanda is a Child/Adolescent Counselor and Mental Health Coordinator providing social and emotional support to children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with mental health and medical challenges.
Licensed Social Worker
Amanda is a NYS Licensed Social Worker, who earned her Master’s Degree through Stony Brook University, and holds a Specialty Certification in Trauma. Amanda has worked extensively with children and adolescents in a magnitude of settings, including individual therapy, school based services, foster care, supportive community services, as well as a background in coaching. She has experience working with individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Self-Injurious Behaviors, and low Self-Esteem, as well as those challenged by difficult life transitions or conflicts. Amanda confidently utilizes evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, while also applying mindfulness and person-centered approaches to improve awareness and self-regulation. Amanda has an intense passion for working with today’s youth and young adults, and enjoys applying individual strengths to create personalized goals and achievements, to enhance ones therapeutic experience. Currently, Amanda is a Child/Adolescent Counselor and Mental Health Coordinator providing social and emotional support to children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with mental health and medical challenges.
Rachel Russell
Licensed Social Worker
Rachel is a NYS Licensed Social Worker, who earned her Master’s Degree through Stony Brook University and holds a Specialty Certification in Trauma. Rachel brings mindfulness into her therapy with her clients so that clients understand their mindset and body sensations in order to learn coping strategies to help with individual concerns. Rachel works mainly with children and adolescents, individually and in the group setting, working on learning social skills, coping skills, impulse control, and emotion regulation. Rachel has worked with individuals with anxiety, depression, inattention, poor self-esteem, and difficulty relating and engaging with peers. Rachel has experience using evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Strength Based and Person Centered approaches. Rachel is currently an elementary school social worker working with children in Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Licensed Social Worker
Rachel is a NYS Licensed Social Worker, who earned her Master’s Degree through Stony Brook University and holds a Specialty Certification in Trauma. Rachel brings mindfulness into her therapy with her clients so that clients understand their mindset and body sensations in order to learn coping strategies to help with individual concerns. Rachel works mainly with children and adolescents, individually and in the group setting, working on learning social skills, coping skills, impulse control, and emotion regulation. Rachel has worked with individuals with anxiety, depression, inattention, poor self-esteem, and difficulty relating and engaging with peers. Rachel has experience using evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Strength Based and Person Centered approaches. Rachel is currently an elementary school social worker working with children in Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Michelle Christoffersen
Licensed Social Worker
Michelle Christoffersen is a NYS Licensed Social Worker, earning her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University, specializing in families, youth, adolescents and their transition to adulthood. In Michelle’s sixteen years within the field of social work, she has experience with all populations ages five through adulthood in various clinical, school, and community settings. Most of her career has been spent in crisis intervention roles while working with school aged children, teens, and their families to empower them while building on their strengths and skills. Additionally, Michelle has prior case management experience and extensive knowledge of the resources and the possible linkages that are available and can benefit her clients. Michelle believes in a person centered approach, and works collaboratively with her clients to assist them with feeling their best self; as they attain optimal success towards their goals. She is passionate about incorporating self care and mindfulness into therapy, so that these skills can be practiced outside of the therapeutic setting.
Michelle’s area of expertise include; cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, behavior modification, strength based and solution focused approaches, as well as trauma informed care and crisis intervention.
Licensed Social Worker
Michelle Christoffersen is a NYS Licensed Social Worker, earning her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University, specializing in families, youth, adolescents and their transition to adulthood. In Michelle’s sixteen years within the field of social work, she has experience with all populations ages five through adulthood in various clinical, school, and community settings. Most of her career has been spent in crisis intervention roles while working with school aged children, teens, and their families to empower them while building on their strengths and skills. Additionally, Michelle has prior case management experience and extensive knowledge of the resources and the possible linkages that are available and can benefit her clients. Michelle believes in a person centered approach, and works collaboratively with her clients to assist them with feeling their best self; as they attain optimal success towards their goals. She is passionate about incorporating self care and mindfulness into therapy, so that these skills can be practiced outside of the therapeutic setting.
Michelle’s area of expertise include; cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, behavior modification, strength based and solution focused approaches, as well as trauma informed care and crisis intervention.
Gina Bammann
Licensed Master of Social Worker
Gina is a Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare graduate, and received her Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College. She has worked with individuals, parents, and families, ran youth groups, and done community outreach in private practice, nonprofit, and the school setting. Gina is passionate about helping other people recognize mental health's impact on the brain and body. She specializes in the clinical treatment of various populations, including children, adolescents, young adults, new mothers, first responders, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and trauma. Gina helps clients find a healthy outlet to express their emotions and process challenges while improving their emotional wellbeing. She uses the collective therapeutic approaches of Strengths-Based Perspective, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Gina wants therapy to be something her clients can look forward to, empowering change and promoting self-care. Gina has obtained certificates in Children of Trauma, Resilience, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Suicide Prevention, and Disaster Mental Health Training. She has completed The Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) at Aldephi University School of Social Work.
Licensed Master of Social Worker
Gina is a Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare graduate, and received her Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College. She has worked with individuals, parents, and families, ran youth groups, and done community outreach in private practice, nonprofit, and the school setting. Gina is passionate about helping other people recognize mental health's impact on the brain and body. She specializes in the clinical treatment of various populations, including children, adolescents, young adults, new mothers, first responders, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and trauma. Gina helps clients find a healthy outlet to express their emotions and process challenges while improving their emotional wellbeing. She uses the collective therapeutic approaches of Strengths-Based Perspective, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Gina wants therapy to be something her clients can look forward to, empowering change and promoting self-care. Gina has obtained certificates in Children of Trauma, Resilience, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Suicide Prevention, and Disaster Mental Health Training. She has completed The Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) at Aldephi University School of Social Work.
Hanna Clair
Licensed Social Worker
Hanna Clair is a NYS Licensed Social Worker who received her Master’s Degree from New York University in Manhattan. She has extensive experience working with and supporting children and adolescents to enhance their social emotional well-being. Hanna has worked with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and autism in a school setting. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths based and Mindfulness in her approach when working with others. Hanna is a compassionate therapist dedicated to making a difference to help her client’s succeed.
Licensed Social Worker
Hanna Clair is a NYS Licensed Social Worker who received her Master’s Degree from New York University in Manhattan. She has extensive experience working with and supporting children and adolescents to enhance their social emotional well-being. Hanna has worked with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and autism in a school setting. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths based and Mindfulness in her approach when working with others. Hanna is a compassionate therapist dedicated to making a difference to help her client’s succeed.
Joan York-D'Angelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Joan is a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who received her Master’s Degree from Adelphi University. With more than 25 years of Social Work practice, Joan has a professional background of working in the Educational, Medical and Mental Health fields. Joan believes in a collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients to prioritize their goals. In addition to providing a safe, supportive and welcoming space, Joan utilizes a Multimodal approach to therapy, and works with her clients to tailor the best therapeutic support to meet their individual needs.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Joan is a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who received her Master’s Degree from Adelphi University. With more than 25 years of Social Work practice, Joan has a professional background of working in the Educational, Medical and Mental Health fields. Joan believes in a collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients to prioritize their goals. In addition to providing a safe, supportive and welcoming space, Joan utilizes a Multimodal approach to therapy, and works with her clients to tailor the best therapeutic support to meet their individual needs.
Katherine Iadanza
Licensed Social Worker
Katherine is a graduate of St. Joseph University with a Master of Social Work degree. She possesses extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and their families in both school and clinical settings. Utilizing a solution-focused therapy approach, Kat empowers clients to achieve their desired futures by leveraging their existing skills, strategies, and ideas. With a focus on positive intentions and mindfulness strategies, she specializes in supporting clients dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Licensed Social Worker
Katherine is a graduate of St. Joseph University with a Master of Social Work degree. She possesses extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and their families in both school and clinical settings. Utilizing a solution-focused therapy approach, Kat empowers clients to achieve their desired futures by leveraging their existing skills, strategies, and ideas. With a focus on positive intentions and mindfulness strategies, she specializes in supporting clients dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Melissa Kass
Marriage and Family Therapist
Melissa holds her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. In addition, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stonybrook University where she majored in Psychology. Melissa also earned a Graduate Certificate in Systemic Couple and Family Therapy from Capella University. With over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in many different capacities, she is passionate about helping people find new ways of connecting and understanding.
Marriage and Family Therapist
Melissa holds her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. In addition, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stonybrook University where she majored in Psychology. Melissa also earned a Graduate Certificate in Systemic Couple and Family Therapy from Capella University. With over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in many different capacities, she is passionate about helping people find new ways of connecting and understanding.
Kellie Halford
Licensed Social Worker
Kellie Forst is a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from St. Joseph’s University, New York. She brings extensive experience in both educational and clinical settings, providing compassionate support to adolescents and adults. Kellie is deeply committed to helping her clients enhance their well-being and navigate life’s challenges with resilience. She takes a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy, empowering clients to set and achieve meaningful goals. Drawing on evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness, Kellie tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her areas of expertise include working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, mood disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Kellie believes in creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered to grow.
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Samantha- Marie Inesti
Licensed Social Worker
Samantha-Marie Inesti is a Licensed Social Worker, who earned her Master’s Degree through Stony Brook University, and has significant experience working in crisis intervention and trauma informed care. Samantha addresses various mental and emotional disorders, including stress, anxiety, anger management issues, relationship struggles, depression, substance use disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Samantha utilizes various psychotherapy techniques with a person centered strength based perspective to understand patients' struggles and help them develop healthy coping skills. Samantha confidently utilizes evidenced-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, coupled with a mindfulness approach to improve self-awareness and promote self-regulation. Samantha is committed to fostering an environment of resilience and healing throughout sessions, where clients can feel safe to express their feelings. Samantha is focused on helping clients learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Chloe Franza
Licensed Master Social Worker
Chloe Franza is a NYS Licensed Social Worker. She received her Master’s degree from Adelphi University. Chloe has an extensive background in crisis management and working with children 5 and older, adolescents, young adults and adults. Chloe has worked with individuals with Psychiatric Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Autism (ASD) in a school setting. She utilizes a Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approach, as well as, Mindfulness and Strengths based practice. Chloe is a compassionate therapist who believes in empowerment and encouragement to connect with her clients to assist them in achieving their personal goals and independently manage life’s stressors.
Licensed Master Social Worker
Chloe Franza is a NYS Licensed Social Worker. She received her Master’s degree from Adelphi University. Chloe has an extensive background in crisis management and working with children 5 and older, adolescents, young adults and adults. Chloe has worked with individuals with Psychiatric Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Autism (ASD) in a school setting. She utilizes a Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approach, as well as, Mindfulness and Strengths based practice. Chloe is a compassionate therapist who believes in empowerment and encouragement to connect with her clients to assist them in achieving their personal goals and independently manage life’s stressors.