Melanie graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University in 2007 and completed post-graduate work in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality from the Blanton-Peale Institute. She also received certificates in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and Psychedelic Integration from Fluence, a leading educational research center in psychedelic-assisted therapy. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and life coaching. She uses an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and queer affirming lens in her work that centers the lived experiences of her clients.

She works particularly well with women, creatives, entrepreneurs, and LGBTQIA+ people. Her psychedelic work is complimented by her approach utilizing somatic, relational, mindfulness-based, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic modalities. She also specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment-based therapy.

A particular area of focus in her practice is religious trauma recovery and spiritual/existential exploration.

As a man living with Cerebral Palsy, life wasn’t always so easy.  In fact, even the mention of the word used to make me cringe.  I understand the level of impact a disability can have in every area of your life.  It took me many years of frustration and depression to finally realize that life does not happen to you, it happens FOR you! I had to do a lot of inner work focusing on changing my paradigm by rewiring my sub-conscious mind.  I realized that my disability was only a part of me but it did not define me.  Another part of my journey was my choice in career.  My needs of growth and contribution were fulfilled by working with others with various disabilities and mental health disorders.  I found that by sharing my story and bringing awareness to others helped in the process of healing myself and make incredible relationships. 

Today I totally am in a place of self-love and appreciation for who I am and what I have accomplished.  I realize this was not a curse that was given to me but it actually is a gift that I have received. 

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l am a warm, down-to-earth and caring therapist working relationally. I operate from an anti-oppressive lens and, as a White therapist, understand the necessity of practicing humility and self-awareness. I believe that my clients are the experts on their own lives; in fact, I see myself as a partner in my clients' journeys of healing and self-exploration. I believe fully that all individuals have the tools to live an authentic and fulfilling life, but that systemic oppression and other barriers can impact one's ability to reach a place of self-actualization. I use an eclectic mix of strategies that I tailor to each individual. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and in school settings and specialize in work with depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns including perinatal depression and anxiety disorders (PMADs), self-esteem, and more. I am a parent and identify as culturally Jewish. In addition to earning my doctorate in social work, have been an adjunct lecturer at NYU Silver School of Social Work and have been published in professional journals. NYU- Doctor of Social Welfare- 2021

Hunter College- Master of Social Work- 2014

Andrea Cimino is a licensed social worker who specializes in trauma processing and recovery. Andrea graduated from Fordham University with a Master in Social Work degree in 2021. Having worked in the mental health field for 8 years, Andrea has an immense clinical background working with children, adolescents, and adults. Andrea has extensively trainied in a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities such as EMDR, TF-CBT, and DBT. 

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Andrea approaches therapy with an awareness of the way systemic oppression, power, and privilege can complexly impact the lives of clients. Andrea is committed to maintaining cultural competence and is attentive to intersectional identities. 

Andrea views her clients from a strengths based perspective as well as a trauma-informed lens. Andrea assists clients in empowering themselves to reach their goals within the setting of an inclusive therapeutic environment. 

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Charmain is an incredibly dedicated and compassionate individual who has focused her career on helping people who have experienced trauma. She is interested in understanding how intergenerational trauma impacts individuals and families and is committed to providing the highest quality of care to her clients. 

Charmain's passion for helping marginalized communities is deeply rooted in her experiences working with black and brown individuals. She understands the importance of cultural competence and intersectional approaches in social work practice and is dedicated to breaking down systemic barriers to education and mental health services. Beyond her clinical work, Charmain is an active community member who constantly seeks ways to give back. 

She is passionate about mentoring and supporting others and believes that collective action is key to positive change. Through her unwavering dedication to social justice, education, and mental health advocacy, Charmain aims to empower individuals and families to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma and build resilient communities. 
 

Karina Estrella is a bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Social Worker licensed in New York State. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, from Wurzweiler School of Social Work and has over 8+ years of experience providing trauma informed therapy and recovery support for refugees and immigrants using a strength based/humanistic therapeutic approach. 

 

Additionally, she has supported hundreds of adolescents, teens and adults to develop healthy coping skills, and achieve a reduction in their experience of symptoms of anxiety, depression, and work through migration trauma. The services she provides are, Individual and Group therapy using cognitive behavioral, mindfulness techniques, family therapy, behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy approaches. 

 

She is committed to dispel the stigma and negative perceptions held within the fabric of culturally diverse BIPO communities in regards to seeking therapy. I strive to provide culturally competent and high-quality services and inclusion to LatinX communities.

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