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Dianna Esquenet
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Dawn Manganello
Counselor/Reiki Practitoner Dawn earned her Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology at Teachers College Columbia University and in addition, holds certifications in school guidance counseling and as a Usi Ryoho Reiki Level II practitioner. Dawn has worked as a counseling professional for over twenty years in clinics, private practice, and higher education, providing counsel to adults, young adults, and families, as well as adolescents in middle and high school settings who are confronted with anxiety, depression, and various life stressors including, relationship issues, life transitions, communication, academics and career development. Dawn incorporates an eclectic approach in her therapeutic interventions, tailored to respond to each individual client's needs and goals in pursuing therapy. She also maintains a commitment to her own professional growth through her membership in the American Counseling Association and her participation in regular continuing education. Dawn runs a mediation group to effectively serve both experienced and new comers in the practice of meditation as a tool to facilitate relaxation, self-awareness, growth and renewed personal energy.
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.
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Cara Ann Stillwell
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Amanda Schnettler
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. |
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Rachel Tirelli 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. Christine Volk Licensed Clinical Social Worker Christine has worked in a variety of roles supporting the mental, emotional and social health and well-being of children, adolescents, families and communities. As a Psychiatric Social Worker for J.T. Mather Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, she specialized in Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, and Psychoeducation designed to improve adolescent coping skills, interpersonal skills and increase abilities to manage acute symptoms of anxiety, depression and mood lability. Christine spent time working as a substance abuse counselor for Long Beach Reach, providing counseling services to middle and high school students and families being impacted by various issues related to substance abuse. Currently, Christine is working as an Elementary School Social Worker providing social and emotional support via group and individual counseling for a variety of student needs. Christine has been trained in MET/CBT therapy (Motivational Enhancement Therapy/ Cognitive Behavioral therapy) and well as the R.U.L.E.R. Approach through Yale University’s Center for Social and Emotional Learning teaching children to recognize, understand, label, express and regulate their emotions. |
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Kathryn Dranoff Licensed Master Social Worker Kathryn is a NYS Licensed Social Worker with her Master’s Degree from Stony Brook University. She has experience working with and supporting children, adolescents and their families to promote their social emotional well-being. Kathryn has worked with clients to help them manage various stressors that occur in day to day life, such as, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship issues. In her work, Kathryn has provided assistance to both individuals and groups developing their coping skills, social skills, emotional regulation, impulse control and anger management. Kathryn uses Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Strength Based and Mindfulness practices in her approach in working with others. Currently, Kathryn works as a Middle School Social Worker with students in grades six through eight. |
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Erin Wirth
Licensed Master Social Worker Erin earned her Master’s degree in Social Work at Adelphi University and has spent the past ten years offering counseling services to those adults, teens and children struggling with developmental disabilities, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stressors, life transitions, eating disorders and addiction. It is Erin's belief that the therapeutic relationship can only truly flourish when rooted in unconditional positive regard and acceptance of a client's current struggles. She believes that the therapeutic relationship is a safe way for clients to relearn the concept of vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness, and that true intimacy, acceptance and connection can only come from a place where we allow ourselves to be seen as fully and imperfectly human. Erin believes that we are meant to experience the full spectrum of human emotions (not just the shiny, happy ones!) and that it is when we allow ourselves to accept and hold space for these so-called "negative" emotions, it takes away their power. We can choose to view pain as a source of suffering or as a transformative experience. Utilizing the various therapeutic modalities of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral therapy and Person-Centered therapy in conjunction with mindfulness-based practices such as meditation, yoga, radical self-acceptance, mindful breathing and gratitude, Erin believes that we're able to move past those emotions that keep us "stuck." |