Dianna Esquenet
Family & Couples Therapist

Dianna received her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra University. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in School Counseling.  She holds a Certification in Mindfulness Interventions for Treating Kids and Teens, has a certification in the Gottman Method for Couples and is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.  Dianna has worked with couples, families, and individuals in office based therapy, as well as with children and adolescents in elementary, middle and high school settings. She has experience working with premarital couples, blended families, infidelity, divorce, depression, anxiety, ADHD, communication challenges, chronic relationship conflict, emotion regulation problems, sexuality issues, gender identity, trauma, stress reduction, non-suicidal self injury and life transition challenges.
 
In addition, Dianna facilitates parenting groups to help parents navigate the challenge of effective parenting .
 

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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.

Cara Ann Stillwell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & EMDR Therapist


Cara is a NYS Licensed Social Worker, 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 Schnettler
Licensed Social Worker
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​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 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. 



MaryKate Geraghty
Licensed Social Worker

Mary Kate is a NYS Licensed Social Worker who earned her Master's Degree through Stony Brook University. Mary Kate'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. Mary Kate 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.
Mary Kate utilizes empathic responses, active listening, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy using a strengths-based approach. It is Mary Kate’s goal to harvest an atmosphere that is comfortable for her clients but also empowering enough to evoke life changes. Mary Kate has extensive experience working with children and families, helping them recognize and process their feelings and emotions while navigating day-to-day obstacles. Additionally, Mary Kate 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. Mary Kate would love the opportunity to work with you through it all.


​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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Danielle Block
Licensed Master Social Worker

Danielle is a Licensed Social Worker who earned her degree through StonyBrook University.  For the past five years Danielle has worked in the hospital setting providing social work to those needing mental health services. Danielle believes in incorporating CBT Therapy and Mindfulness into her therapy sessions with clients.  Mental Health is an integral part of our overall well-being.  Our bodies and minds have to be in tune with one another in order for things to change.  Through the use of CBT and mindfulness paired with empathy, support, and guidance, Danielle's goal is to help people learn how to work through their anxiety, stress, depression and low self esteem while also developing coping mechanisms, 





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Caralyn Colella
​Licensed Master Social Worker

Cara is a NYS licensed social worker who received her masters degree from Stony Brook University. She has clinical experience across a variety of settings including the medical setting as well as the educational setting, working with students from Kindergarten through grade 12.  Cara has worked with individuals with a broad range of mental struggles including, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, as well as eating disorders and body image issues. Cara emphasizes using a more empowering, strength-based, and holistic approach to mental health and is always working to expand her skills and knowledge base. Her priority is to offer a warm and comfortable space where individuals may always feel safe and supported. Cara works along with her clients to help guide them through the emotional journey during their healing process. 


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Gina Kiernan
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
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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
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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. 
 


​Jacob Levy
Licensed Master Social Worker

Jake is a NYS Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree from Stony Brook University. Jake has a clinical background working with children, adolescents, and families in an outpatient hospital therapy setting as well as adolescents in a high school setting.
He specializes in work involving depression, anxiety, and family conflict. Jake utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a strengths-based perspective in addition to aspects of DBT to incorporate coping skills, positive psychology, and improvement of communication skills.
He believes that through a supportive approach, challenging thought patterns and behaviors, and a humorous touch, therapy can provide the necessary environment to improve self-esteem, relationships, and build a sense of self-empowerment.