Meet The Team

Hannah Propp (They/Them), LCSW

Psychotherapist

Hannah is the Clinical Director of Greenpoint Psychotherapy and is not currently taking new clients while managing the practice. They are a kind, compassionate, and supportive clinician who works with individuals, couples, and families. They specialize in supporting people in their exploration and understanding of gender and sexuality, and those who experience neurodiversity, including Autism and ADHD. They excel at helping people to address struggles with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief and loss. Hannah believes that therapy is an incredible resource to obtain support with personal journeys, including life transition, anti-racism work, exploration of gender and sexuality, and fat liberation. Hannah uses an empathetic, collaborative, healing, and person-centered approach. They use mindfulness strategies, internal family systems (or “parts” work), and narrative therapies, along with many other interventions. They practice from the viewpoint that each person should be allowed to name, and claim, their own experience. Overall, they believe that reaching out for help is an act of compassion both for ourselves and those around us. Hannah also utilizes their years of experience and clinical expertise to oversee hiring and on-boarding for the practice as the Clinical Director. In this role, they also support the founder and CEO Augusta Gordon in guiding the practice’s clinical growth and development.

Courtney Foley (She/Her), LMHC

Psychotherapist

Courtney is a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. She is passionate about fostering a safe and accepting environment for her clients. She is adept at supporting both children and adults who are facing major life changes, exploring their identities, or dealing with substance abuse, and in general offer collaborative support using anti-oppressive interventions to anyone who might choose to work with her. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Health and Wellness Studies from Binghamton University. She earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Substance Abuse Counseling from Hofstra University, and is a certified yoga teacher. If you’d like, she can incorporate mindfulness, meditation, and development of mind-body connection into her sessions.

Jeremy Martin (He/Him), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Jeremy is a compassionate and client-centered LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist striving to help clients feel safe to explore all aspects of themselves using art therapy, psychotherapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. As a creative arts therapist, Jeremy has collaborated with clients by tailoring interventions to their unique needs, and has witnessed them make meaningful connections to their artwork, developing new skills in the process. He is able to work with clients who seek talk therapy exclusively as well. He has five years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, supporting a wide range of needs including anxiety, trauma, depression, illness, and identity development. As a queer person of color, his work is informed by intersectionality and motivated by his personal experience with the communities he serves. In addition to being a clinician, Jeremy maintains his own artistic practice and encourages his clients to explore creative expression in their daily lives. Jeremy earned an M.P.S in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute and a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising with a Minor in Fine Art from Wayne State University.

Sarah Mosteller (She/Her), LCAT

Psychotherapist

Sarah practices with compassion and curiosity, striving to engage in active listening so that sessions feel dynamic. As a licensed creative arts therapist, Sarah has witnessed her clients make meaningful connections through art making when spoken words failed to fully express their felt and lived experiences. Although she is trained in art therapy, she is also able to work with clients who prefer straight talk therapy, or a combination of interventions. Her general approach is client centered, strengths based, and trauma informed. Sarah firmly believes that every individual is equipped with the ability to heal, and she is passionate about helping individuals realize their inherent strength, resilience, and worthiness. Sarah earned a M.A. in Art Therapy from NYU and a B.A. in Studio Art and Art History from the College of Charleston. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults to improve their ability to cope with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, relational problems, and low self-esteem. She tends to use art therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, internal family systems, supportive therapy, and mindfulness as interventions.

Gina Schutz (She/Her), MA CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Gina provides a person-centered approach incorporating past experiences, beliefs, and goals. She uses a holistic and intuitive framework, offering a safe space for clients to use introspection and to express themselves without fear of judgment. She combines art making, talk therapy, play, and humor to create an inclusive and comfortable space for self exploration. Gina is able to be culturally attuned to clients from various backgrounds. As a bilingual clinician, she is able to provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish to ensure that language is not a barrier to receive treatment. Gina earned an MA in Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and groups to help cope with a variety of issues, such as; depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, low self-esteem, relationship issues and group dynamics. Gina is also facilitating, “Single and Empowered”, a support group designed to provide a safe space for individuals who are navigating the complexities of single life in today’s society. Whether you’re newly single, have been for a while, this group is dedicated to helping you embrace, celebrate, and redefine what it means to be single. We would explore: self love, self worth, loneliness, fears, society norms and pressures, dating, friendship, breakups and more. Group will begin on Nov. 13th at 6:30pm to 7:30pm and recurring every Monday through Google Meet.

Octavia Phoenix (She/Her), LMHC

Psychotherapist

Octavia is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that everyone is the author of their life story and that everyone deserves their story to be heard. Octavia is here to help clients navigate and narrate their life story by providing a warm, empathetic, safe, and judgment-free space. Together, clients will be able to process emotions, achieve goals, and develop healthy coping strategies. Octavia has experience working with young/emerging adults and adults of different backgrounds who struggle with several stressors like life transitions, anxiety, self-identity, and peer relationships. Octavia works with clients through a few different approaches such as client-focused, strength-based, humanistic, and mindfulness. She believes that therapy is not one size fits all and thus tailors her work to each individual client. Octavia has a MA in Mental Health Counseling from City College of New York and a BA in Psychology with a minor in literature.

Gabrielle Morgan (She/Her), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Gabrielle is personable, compassionate and an active listener. She uses an integrative/holistic approach toward therapy with her clients. Her person-centered approach allows her to utilize various tools and techniques that best fit the client she is working with. In her practice, she expresses that it is very important for each client to focus on the multitudes of the self in order to get a better understanding of who they are. Gabrielle believes that the first step in the therapeutic process is having the courage and awareness to reach out for guidance when faced with life’s stressors. As a creative arts therapist, Gabrielle creates a safe space for clients to share their emotions, stressors, and difficult life experiences through creative expression when words are too difficult. In addition to her creative skills, she also has experience using talk therapy, mindfulness interventions, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Through her integrative work, she has helped adolescents and adults, including but not limited to: learn new and safe coping skills, manage anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, interpersonal relationships and issues with the self.

Carrie Suter (She/Her), MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Carrie Altermese-Suter is a therapist who uses a person-centered approach to therapy. This means that she creates a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to be their most genuine selves, explore the past, be in the present, and engage with hope for the future. Carrie was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She received her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nyack College. Carrie has worked with individuals experiencing substance abuse as well as ADHD and neurological disorders. Carrie also has experience engaging individuals in counseling to cope with anger, anxiety, mood disorders, and other challenges.

Nazalene Alli (They/Them), LMSW

Psychotherapist

Nazalene (they/them/theirs), or Naz, is a queer and non-binary psychotherapist who practices from a place of empathy and intersectionality. Naz is compassionate, intuitive, and holistic in their work with clients to improve confidence and create safety. Nazalene received their Master of Social Work degree with a clinical concentration from CUNY York College. With years of experience, Nazalene has served people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ folx, and elder immigrant community members. Naz’s professional mission is to provide mental health resources to folx like themselves, who are survivors of systemic oppression. Naz will honor your self-determination, integrating therapeutic frameworks that resonate with you. This can include approaches like mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and meditative interventions. Naz specializes in providing gender- and sexuality-affirming therapy to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Nazalene continues to work with individuals, couples, poly systems, chosen and bio families, and children. Naz believes each person is the expert in their own life. Nazalene uses relationship-centered therapy to work with you to create growth and connection that is accessible and sustainable.

Chantal Sepulveda (She/Her), MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Chantal uses a trauma-informed, person-centered, and mindfulness based approach to therapy, creating an empathic space for you to feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Chantal works with adults and teens around self-discovery, self-expression, and life adjustments. She believes that therapy works when there is a collaborative and trusting relationship that helps to empower to help you in your areas of need, while empowering you to use your strengths and learn tools to overcome difficulties. Her practice is rooted in approaches that are compassionate and non-judgmental. She uses a variety of techniques from breath work to creative expression to help clients heal, grow, and develop a healthy way of living. Chantal has experience working with survivors of trauma through Mount Siani’s SAVI’s program. She holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from New York University and a BA in Psychology from Hunter College.

Anna Kampfe (They/Them), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Anna is an open-minded practitioner who believes in the healing power of psychotherapy and growth through reflection. They came to the field to learn more about how humans can heal themselves through the discussion of feelings and needs, and, if the client is interested, incorporating creative interventions while on their journey of self-discovery. Their approach is person-centered, integrating psychodynamic practices with mindfulness and body-conscious interventions such as CBT and DBT, and if desired guiding clients through meaningful artmaking experiences. They have worked at special education schools with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum and provided individual and group sessions for adults dealing with depression and anxiety. They also have experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and are skilled at offering support to affirm their identities, explore their behaviors, and achieve personal goals without fear or judgment in a safe space created together. Anna has a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from New York University with an emphasis on trauma work.

Julia Woltjen (She/Her), LCAT, ATR-BC

Psychotherapist

Julia (she/her) uses the person-centered approach to therapy and works to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for collaborative work with her clients. Julia’s approach to therapy is trauma-informed and holistic as she aims to help you through whatever inspired you to courageously seek therapy. Julia’s clinical experience includes working with clients and families experiencing symptoms related to depression, bipolar disorder, those with autism, anxiety, and those with acute and chronic medical diagnoses. Julia has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. Through open discussion and empathetic listening, Julia collaborates with her clients to identify, reframe, and artistically process whatever may be impacting their ability to be the active leader in their life. Julia wholeheartedly believes that each person has the potential for change within them and is passionate about her clients finding that power.

Julia believes that you are the expert on yourself, and as such, each session focuses on what you want to talk about. Based on what you bring into each session, Julia artistically and verbally works with you to navigate every possible aspect. This can range from a structured to a very open process based on what works best for you.

Sam Giedris (She/Her), MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Sam offers a warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental space for clients. As a queer person herself, she has a passion for working with queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming clients. Sam knows how important a good therapeutic experience is, as her own positive experiences in therapy inspired her to become a counselor. Sam has an integrative approach that relies heavily on psychodynamic and multicultural theories. Through this framework, she looks at the client’s past experiences and how these experiences impact the client in the “here and now,” while paying attention to cultural and systemic factors. Sam also collaborates with each client to integrate the approaches and techniques that work best for them. Sam holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. She has experience working with adolescents and adults on a wide range of issues including identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, body image, low self-esteem, and relationship dynamics.

Gabriella Cianci (She/Her), MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Gabriella emphasizes a strength-based approach, helping clients build resilience and confidence. She is an enthusiastic and passionate mental health counselor with prior experience working with individuals and couples. Gabriella creates a warm, empathetic, and safe space, encouraging emotional vulnerability and openness, free of judgment. Gabriella assists clients in defining their treatment goals and continuously discusses progress towards these self-defined goals throughout your work with her. Gabriella believes that psychotherapy is a collaborative experience between clinician and client, built on trust and transparency. Gabriella works from an integrative approach, tailoring treatment to fit the client’s existing strengths, life experience, upbringing, and cultural background. Gabriella also incorporates mindfulness practices into her work, helping to increase presence and self-reflection. Gabriella received a BA in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz, minoring in Disaster Studies. To make her dream of working with others on a deeper level a reality, she achieved her MA degree in Mental Health Counseling from the City College of New York. Gabriella also understands the importance of regular self-care practices; hiking, watching documentaries, and spending time with loved ones in her free time.

Erin Fox (She/Her), LCAT

Psychotherapist

Erin is an empathetic, warm, and genuine art therapist who uses a person-centered approach through a combination of art and talk-based therapy including DBT and mindfulness techniques. Erin strives to uphold a safe, anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming therapeutic space within a nurturing and non-judgmental environment.

Erin recognizes the importance of playfulness and exploration for all ages and is passionate about narrative therapy and storytelling. Using these skills, Erin works to help clients to grow self-worth, achieve goals, navigate grief, improve communication, alleviate anxiety, reframe thoughts, and develop positive coping skills. As an art therapist, Erin believes that everyone has their own unique creative ability to heal and grow, and she strives to help her clients in finding their own power to do so.

Francesca Zanatti (She/Her), LCAT

Psychotherapist

Francesca is a Creative Arts Therapist who approaches her work from a person-centered and holistic perspective. With a deep belief in every person’s inherent ability for growth, she guides clients towards self-acceptance by understanding and honoring all parts of themselves. By integrating art therapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and CBT interventions, Francesca co-creates a safe space, ensuring that her clients feel welcome and supported. Having grown up in Peru, she values the importance of cultural responsiveness. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, offering psychotherapy services in both languages. Francesca holds an MA in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University (MA). She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She supports clients dealing with challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Francesca strives to create a therapeutic environment where clients can fully embrace every aspect of their identity and connect with their true selves.

Taylor Jones-Villegas (She/Her), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Taylor is a compassionate, kind-hearted, collaborative, transparent, and supportive therapist. She uses her background in art therapy, DBT skills training, mindfulness interventions, breath work, and creative writing to create a person-centered environment for connection. Taylor specializes in working with clients from pre-adolescents to adults, as well as with individuals, couples, and families from different walks of life. As an artist, healer, and clinician, Taylor embodies the necessity for self-exploration. She creates a safe space for clients to gain the strength to create solutions to life changes and obstacles through art, music, creative writing, talk therapy, and creating boundaries. As a clinician, she encourages her clients to self-love and enhance their vocabulary of positive self-talk, body positivity, and self-awareness of their emotions. Taylor works with clients that have experienced anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and life transitions. The client will be able to take the lead in their healing, deciding what will enhance their treatment to create a place where they can gain support and guidance. Taylor was born and raised in Long Island, NY. She received her Undergrad in Fine Arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling from Long Island University.

Hannah Schiffman (She/Her), MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Hannah Schiffman (she/her) is an MHC-LP who understands the importance of having a safe place to express oneself without fear of being judged. She believes that it is never too late to learn new skills and works to encourage self-awareness and self-confidence for her clients who are struggling to accept or understand themselves. Hannah often incorporates artistic elements to facilitate communication and bridge barriers to treatment. Hannah utilizes Narrative therapy, as well as more structured Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical therapies, to help clients foster connection, growth, and understanding in their lives and relationships. Hannah has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across contexts. She has a particular passion for working with neurodivergent individuals, and has specialized training working with people who have ADHD and executive functioning challenges. She has worked with individuals across the lifespan and looks to collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment.

Lexie Thrash (She/Her), LCAT

Psychotherapist

I am a compassionate, holistic, person-centered therapist who will work to meet you where you are, right now, at this moment. Together, we will develop a plan and a path forward in therapy that creatively addresses your needs. I am unequivocally LGBTQIA+ affirming and intersectional in my approach. I work with folks of all ages, and have particular experience working with couples, families, adolescents, and young adults with concerns including navigating poly and open relationships, complex trauma, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Seeking therapy can be a confusing, overwhelming and vulnerable task; I hope to walk with you on your journey, for as long as you may need. I received my M.S. in Dance/Movement Therapy from Pratt Institute. My research area in graduate school was financial psychology and financial therapy, areas which I continue to study as part of my growing practice. I am also a certified yoga instructor with specialization in restorative and trauma-informed approaches.

Michelle Novitsky (She/They), MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Welcome to your therapy journey, or welcome back! Now that you’re here, what do you discuss? How do you begin that conversation about mental health and wellness? As your therapist, Michelle will immerse you in the therapy experience and provide a safe space for you to talk about yourself and what you’re looking for.

In her work, Michelle is a queer-affirming therapist who takes a relational approach to therapy, where she encourages you to explore your past relationships and reflect upon how they may have impacted you now. She treats anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, life transitions, and negative self-esteem, and works with a diverse range of clients like college students, adults, and individuals in BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities. She has experience working in various clinical settings as a mental health counselor, from college counseling centers to community clinics, to private practice.

Michelle received her MA in Mental Health Counseling at Brooklyn College, where she learned the importance of active listening and empowering others. Outside of therapy, Michelle is an artist, a social justice advocate, and an animal lover. If you are interested in booking with Michelle, please schedule an appointment through Greenpoint Psychotherapy’s website.

Marisa Whelan (She/Her), LMSW

Psychotherapist

Marisa is a compassionate, strengths-based, trauma-informed psychotherapist dedicated to meeting you where you are on your unique journey. Marisa provides a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration and growth. Whether you are facing challenges, seeking personal growth, or navigating life transitions, she is here to support you every step of the way to lay the groundwork for positive change. Marisa is committed to the transformative power of acceptance and collaboratively working with you to identify and build upon your strengths. She fosters a warm and empathetic environment, promoting a sense of security and openness. Her diverse experience spans across all age groups, ranging from children to older adults, showcasing her adaptability and proficiency in tailoring therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. Holding a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Marist College and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from NYU Silver School of Social Work, Marisa brings a wealth of academic knowledge and practical experience to her therapeutic services.Embark on a transformative journey together, prioritizing your well-being every step of the way.

Anna Eckert-Kramer (She/Her), LMSW

Psychotherapist

Anna is a compassionate and client-centered therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, specializing in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy. With a warm and empathetic approach, she helps clients cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion. Anna values building relationships based on trust and mutual respect, where you are recognized as the expert in your unique life experiences, preferences, and needs.

She incorporates a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), the Interpersonal Process Approach, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic Experiencing Therapy. Anna has significant experience delivering Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to trauma survivors, including those affected by intimate partner violence and domestic violence of all genders and sexualities.

Anna’s practice focuses on supporting adults dealing with anxiety, self-esteem, identity issues, grief, and trauma, especially emotional and psychological abuse survivors. Raised by out LGBTQ+ parents, Anna’s upbringing inspires her anti-oppressive approach, which honors the diverse intersectional identities of her clients.

Anna holds an MSW with a concentration in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University and a BA in Spanish and Literature from Bennington College.

Katherine Laux (She/Her), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Kate Laux is a trauma informed and holistic Creative Arts Therapist who uses a range of psychological theory and arts based modalities to meet individual, family and group needs. Kate has a background providing meaning centered psychotherapy involving life transitions, trauma, grief and body neutrality. She has worked in hospitals (oncology, eating disorders and palliative care) as well as worked with marginalized homeless and housing insecure communities which includes survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking. This experience also involves familiarity working with formerly incarcerated people and those living with addiction/dual diagnosis. Kate has participated in free community art hives in the US and Canada, which brings inclusive and accessible art-making outlets that are open to all. Her goal is to connect, collaborate, and empower together. Sessions are strengths focused, tap into our inherent creative abilities, and nurture self-discovery and transformations.

Drew Bernard (She/Her), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Drew Bernard (she/her) has a soothing energy about her that is both warm and kind. She is empathetic, patient, and willing to meet clients exactly where they are at in their therapeutic journey. Drew has over a decade of experience working as a Creative Arts Therapist and has the ability to connect with adults, children, teens, and their families. Drew’s work focuses on offering a client-centered approach. She creates a safe therapeutic space for clients where their needs and opinions are welcome to be expressed and supported with great care.

Julia Zell (she/her), LCAT, ATR-BC

Psychotherapist

Julia is a Licensed and Board-Certified Art Therapist who believes that tapping into our creativity can lead us down new avenues of inquiry, self-discovery, and healing. Art therapy is a practice rooted in psychotherapy that allows for communication in traditional and non-traditional ways, regardless of prior art experience. Julia’s humanistic approach is one of openness and humility, utilizing a person-centered and DBT focused lens suited to the individual. Julia earned a Master’s in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornell University. She has worked with adults, children, adolescents, and families in community and school-based settings. Julia specializes in supporting individuals experiencing periods of transition, acculturation, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Katherine Abegg, MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Katherine is a psychodynamic, person-centered therapist with over fifteen years of experience in the healing arts. In addition to an MA in Mental Health Counseling, she is trained in energy work, intuitive reading, breathwork, dream study, and Compassionate Inquiry (with Dr. Gabor Maté). She has over ten years of experience working with plant medicines and as a teacher of A Course In Miracles. She has experience working with teens and adults addressing issues such as depression and anxiety, developmental trauma, relational wounding, spiritual inquiry, and addiction.

Katherine believes that any therapeutic process is most successful when it is integrated into daily life and connected to the natural world. Her transpersonal and holistic approach incorporates the somatic, psychological, neurological, spiritual, and practical elements of restoration and growth. Her intention is to help her clients expand their capacity to feel and to access forgiveness, insight, and agency so that they can fully inhabit their bodies and become generative participants in the world around them.

Chloe Roberts (she/her), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Chloe is an empathic and intuitive clinician who works with individuals, couples, families, and groups utilizing a psycho-spiritual, person-centered and holistic approach.

She specializes in combining mindful, spiritual, and buddhist frameworks to explore one’s identity and how it relates to our friends, families, relationships, communities, and world.

Chloe is LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and has worked with children, youth, adults, and seniors. Folks who have experienced neurodiversity, ADHD, autism spectrum, anxiety & existential anxiety, depression, grief & loss, terminal illness, trauma, dementia & Alzheimer’s disease.

Chloe graduated with her MA in Art Therapy & Creativity Development from Pratt Institute, received her Usui Reiki level 1 & 2 training from The Crystal Matrix Center, Pranic Healing Level 1, 2, & 3 training from Master Co, and is a co-facilitator of GAZE: nonprofit art therapy workshops for children and adults with cancer and in remission. With over 10 years of experience in these various fields, the blending of these modalities is sure to help navigate any situation the client is facing.

Jessica Keeney (she/her), MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Jessica Keeney, MHC-LP, is a dedicated mental health counselor and proud alumnus of St. John’s University. Jessica graduated with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, a program that laid the foundation for her profound understanding of human psychology and its diverse aspects. At the core of Jessica’s practice is her unwavering commitment to acceptance and empathy. She believes that these values are vital in building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients. Jessica’s therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in a strong code of ethics, and is eclectic yet focused. She skillfully combines the Person-centered approach, where the client’s individual experience is the primary focus, with the insights offered by Psychodynamic therapy, exploring the influence of the past on present behavior. Additionally, she incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, effectively addressing thought patterns and behaviors. Her experience spans a wide spectrum of clients, including individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday life stress. Jessica excels in couples counseling, offering insights and guidance to those navigating relationship challenges. She is also passionate about working with the special needs population.

Allison Shamah (She/Her), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Allison is a warm and empathetic therapist who strives to create a safe space for her clients to freely express themselves. She provides a judgment-free environment to facilitate her clients’ self-exploration, self-expression, and growth. Allison is able to utilize client-centered talk therapy, art therapy, or a combination of both to best help her clients achieve their goals and meet them wherever they are on their journey to self-knowledge and healing. She believes in a holistic approach to help her clients better develop their sense of self, identify and work toward their goals, overcome guilt and shame, and better manage their emotions. Allison earned a Masters Degree in Art Therapy from Long Island University. She has worked with a wide range of clients from children to adolescents to seniors and families, who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, grief, mental illness, depression, and dementia

Melanie Ottenstein (she/her), CAT-LP

Psychotherapist

Melanie is an experienced Art Therapist who works with both children and adults specializing in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ issues. Being a person in today’s world comes with an immense pressure to constantly produce, succeed, and be “on.” Melanie will put you at ease, creating a safe space for you to just be. She utilizes her ten plus years of experience teaching art and yoga to inform her therapeutic work, and tailors therapy to suit your specific needs and wants. Art therapy with Melanie offers a somatic component to talk therapy, allowing space for non-verbal processing and untapped creativity. She looks forward to working with you to achieve your goals and live in your truth.

Uzma Chasmawala (she/her), MHC-LP

Uzma Chasmawala (she/her) is a trilingual Mental Health Counselor that can provide therapy in English, Hindi and Gujarati. She has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds including adolescents, adults, immigrants and international students.

Her areas of work include but are not limited to substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and identity issues, trauma, life transitions, grief, and daily stressors. Using an eclectic approach, Uzma draws from various modalities such as DBT, CBT, psychodynamic framework, family systems theory and client-centered therapy- approaching therapy through mindfulness and a culturally sensitive trauma-informed lens.

Uzma’s therapeutic philosophy mirrors a lantern (diya), symbolizing the gradual nature of healing and change. She believes that true transformation unfolds over time, with finding inner strength and resilience. In collaboration with her clients, Uzma delves into the underlying concerns, guiding clients towards understanding and processing their experiences.

Uzma embodies the belief “grow through what you go through.” Her goal is to guide clients back to their authentic selves, drawing inspiration from the warmth of sunshine and fluidity of water to create a nurturing and transformative therapeutic environment.

Rachel Woelfel, CAT-LP, ATR-P (she/her)

Psychotherapist

Rachel is an empathetic clinician who uses a person-centered and holistic approach to wellness and healing. She creates a safe space to support and empower her clients to examine their lives creatively, be it through art-making, mindfulness techniques, or talk therapy.

Rachel has experience working with children and adults experiencing anxiety, isolation, depression, and life transitions. Rachel also has experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum and incorporating a Sensory-Based approach during sessions. She has supported clients in cultivating coping skills and self-confidence through self- expression, art-making, and group therapy sessions.

Rachel graduated with her Master’s in Art Therapy and Creativity Development from Pratt Institute. Her Master’s Thesis provided research in the fields of Art Therapy and Archetypal and Depth Psychology, in which she demonstrated the use of the tarot as a therapeutic tool to promote introspection, reflection, and conversations for exploring our subconscious and spiritual selves.

Haoyue Yu, MHC-LP (she/her)

Psychotherapist

Haoyue is a warm, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist who offers a safe, inclusive space for clients to explore their mental health. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she customizes her approach to meet each individual’s unique needs, utilizing methods from CBT, psychodynamic, feminist, humanistic, and existential theories, as well as mindfulness and body-mind techniques.
Incorporating art therapy and body movement, Haoyue provides alternative ways for expression and self-discovery, helping clients address deeper emotions and thoughts. With a strong understanding of multicultural issues and experience in individual, group, and family settings, she is dedicated to supporting clients facing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, grief, women’s issues, and relationship challenges.

Haoyue is committed to walking alongside you in your journey toward healing and transformation.

Zarina Yanigbayeva, LMSW (She/Her)

Psychotherapist

Zarina Yangibayeva is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and compassionate space for all clients. With a rich background in working with diverse populations, Zarina has extensive experience supporting those grappling with anxiety, depression, queer and LGBTQ+ identities, complex PTSD, abuse, immigrant challenges, religious trauma, grief and loss, substance abuse, and boundary-setting within family and relationship dynamics.

With an empathetic and affirming approach, Zarina creates a welcoming, calming, approachable, and accepting environment. Her demeanor and therapeutic style makes her a trusted partner in the healing process. Zarina believes in holding clients to always be in control of their own lives, encouraging them to name and claim their own experiences. She is passionate about working collaboratively with clients, helping them to cultivate a sense of hope, self-acceptance, and meaningful change.

Zarina employs a holistic approach to therapy, including mindfulness strategies, utilizing evidence-based practices such as psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Client-centered Therapy, and trauma-informed care. She is skilled at tailoring her therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

Nat Roberts, CAT-LP (She/They)

Psychotherapist

Nat is a Creative Arts Therapist and practicing artist whose therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in being person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. They are dedicated to nurturing and supporting clients throughout their healing journey. They seek to assist others in using creative expression as a way to explore oneself and understand thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

Nat tailors their approach to meet each client’s unique needs. They integrate modalities such as internal family systems (IFS), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness in order to aid in navigating personal identity, exploring behavior, and managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They are passionate about creating a space that honors intersectional identities, operates from an anti-oppressive perspective, and is affirming to LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse individuals.

Nat is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those they work with and offers a safe, gentle, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences. They have experience working with children, youth, and young/emerging adults facing a wide variety of challenges. They received their Master’s in Art Therapy at the School of Visual Arts.

Tyisha Nedd (She/Her), LCAT

Psychotherapist

Tyisha Nedd (She/Her) is a registered Dance/Movement Therapist and Creative Arts Therapist. She received her Masters in Science for Dance/Movement Therapy from Pratt Institute in 2020. Tyisha acknowledges that the body holds essential information for understanding our experiences in the world. Her work utilizes body based practices, the creative process, and mindfulness to support clients on their life journeys. Tyisha guides clients in engaging the body as a means to support processing, vitality, insight, empowerment, body-mind connection, and healing. She has worked with people of all ages and many experiences including anxiety, depression, relationship issues (monogamous/polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous), grief, identity (LGBTQ+, gender, race, ability, neurodivergence, spirituality/religion) and trauma. She seeks to offer a grounded and collaborative space that honors each person’s unique experiences.

Sean Grady, MHC-LP (he/him)

Psychotherapist

Sean is a creative and dedicated clinician interested in providing a rich and individualized therapeutic experience for each client. With a commitment to a humanistic approach, he collaborates with clients to identify the most effective strategies for their unique needs. Sean frequently employs psychodynamic and experiential modalities while also valuing exploration of the mind-body connection.
He has extensive experience working within the queer community, helping individuals navigate and address issues of shame. Sean believes that by uncovering unconscious patterns and attuning into our emotional and physical experiences, we can facilitate profound and lasting change.
Sean holds a Master’s degree from Brooklyn College and a Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University. Outside of his professional life, Sean enjoys being consumed by creative projects, connecting to his body through exercise and outdoor adventures, and losing track of time with friends and family.