Tina Flanagan, LMHC, CASAC
GROUP PRACTICE OWNER AND DIRECTOR

Tina has specialized in helping individuals regarding anxiety, addiction, co-dependency, relationship troubles and other life stressors associated. Tina believes that no issue is impossible to overcome and that each person can make the changes they want on their journey by taking things one day at a time.

“Today is the first day of the rest of your life so by treating every day like a new day, you can work towards your goals and dreams.”

JOHN FLANAGAN JR
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

John has extensive administrative experience and is also passionate about being in the health care field helping others. John is here to help the clients, clinicians and practice run smoothly and ensure that all questions and concerns are handled in a timely fashion. 

 

“Aspire to Inspire”

Dominique Muren, LMHC
Clinical Director

Dominique is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of experience providing psychotherapy services as well as over eight years of administrative experience helping mental health professionals sharpen and most effectively execute their clinical skills. Dominique believes that the most successful outcomes in therapy start with strong therapeutic relationships and prioritizes building rapport and trust. Through a wide range of clinical skills and solution focused efforts, Dominique works to help her clients feel supported while navigating their experiences to improve symptoms, reduce stressors, and achieve their therapy goals. Though Dominique has experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses, trauma, and addiction related disorders, her niche including chronic health conditions as well as improving interpersonal/family relationships. 

MEGAN PANICCIA, LCSW
Clinical DIRECTOR

Megan has experience in the field of substance abuse and mental health in a supervisory capacity. Megan works with our clinicians and staff to ensure we are remaining up to date on various techniques, utilizing our sessions appropriately and offering suggestions on ways we can each grow as clinicians to best serve our clientele. Megan believes that growth is often uncomfortable, messy and full of feelings you weren’t experiencing, but necessary!

Alyssa Bohonan, LMHC
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Alyssa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of mental health and/or substance use disorders in both the inpatient psychiatric hospital setting and outpatient mental health setting. Alyssa utilizes different therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psycho-education, etc. to help guide individuals with their specific needs throughout their therapeutic journey. Alyssa is passionate about helping people find comfort and confidence in their decision to help themselves. She feels strongly about providing her clients with space to express themselves however they may need to without judgement or bias’. 
 
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone” – Lisa Olivera

Graciela Montalvo, CASAC
PRACTICE MANAGER

Graciela has worked in the field of addiction/mental health counseling and is working to coordinate all new intakes. Graciela will help you from beginning inquiry to finalizing an appointment with the appropriate clinician. Graciela believes that “your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going…tough situations build strong people in the end.”

Danielle Lantieri
Wellness Coach

 As a Cornell Certified Wellness Counselor and Master’s student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I help individuals go beyond merely coping with life’s challenges to truly thriving. My holistic approach to Wellness Coaching combines practical, evidence-based tools with self-exploration, empowering clients to create lasting change and live in alignment with their authentic selves. By focusing on the mind-body-soul connection, I provide a safe, supportive space for healing, growth, and transformation. 

ALANA BROOKS, MHC-LP
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Alana is a Mental Health Counselor who has experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with struggles such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, relationship issues, ADHD, and life transitions. 

She believes that humans are inherent story tellers, and seeks to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to give voice to the stories of their lives. Alana desires to help you feel supported, cared for, and heard as you work together—collaboratively unearthing ways for you to heal, grow, and move forward in life.

Alana utilizes aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy but ultimately seeks to serve the client’s individual needs with multifaceted approaches. She also can offer a faith-based approach to counseling for those who desire it.

“Healing is not about fixing what’s broken; it’s about tending what is wounded.”

— John Fox

Amanda Donovan, LMSW
Psychotherapist

Amanda Donovan is a Licensed Master Social Worker who transitioned to social work after a career as a New York City school teacher, obtaining her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University. Amanda specializes in working with adolescents, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma and life transitions. Amanda believes in a client centered approach to therapy to meet the unique needs of each client.
 
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” – John Green

ANGELICA BERRIOS, MHC-LP
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Angelica utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy including skills stemming from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, psychoeducation, person-centered therapy, and more to best tailor a treatment approach to each unique individual. She believes it is always possible to make a positive change, finding and utilizing one’s own strengths, meeting and achieving set goals, and finding new ways to relieve stress. Having worked clinically as a behavioral therapist, she aims to maintain a safe, welcoming and nonjudgmental space to make room for achieving internal growth, and external peace. 
” Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start.” -Nido Qubein
 

Angelina Graziosi, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Angelina has specialized in assisting people with issues such as anxiety, depression, women’s issues, and relationship problems. Angelina believes that where there is hope and faith, change is always possible. Angelina is dedicated to making a difference in the world and helping individuals, couples, and families to manifest positive outcomes in their lives.

ANN MARIE MORELLO, LMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Ann Marie is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege and specialty certifications in trauma and EMDR. Ann Marie provides a safe space to explore difficult emotions with an empathetic ear and compassionate heart. She works with individuals with mental health concerns of anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, chronic health issues (cancer), intimate partner violence, and complex trauma. 

Ann Marie’s personal journey as an adoptee examining her own adoption trauma, solidified her desire to empower others to dig deeper into the connection between past trauma and our ability to maintain healthy, secure attachments in interpersonal relationships.  She believes in the capacity to heal old wounds to help facilitate individual growth. This becomes possible using evidence-based trauma-informed therapy, CBT, emdr therapy within a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. Mindfulness training, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and emotional freedom technique (tapping) can assist you by relaxing the body and mind as you work through discomfort. 

Ann Marie is honored to share space with you as you embark on this brave journey of self-discovery. 

“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness” Peter Levine

BriAnna Valente, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist

BriAnna is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master from Adelphi University. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults utilizing CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques. BriAnna strives to build an open, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients and to ensure that they feel supported and heard throughout their healing process.

“When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” Karl A. Menniger

Cheyenne Muelthaler, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

A graduate of Stony Brook University, Cheyenne is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has over five years of experience working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression and/or self-esteem issues. Cheyenne utilizes a strength’s based approach to cognitive behavioral therapy as well as art and play therapy when necessary. She believes in empowering individuals to reach their full potential to see the world in a more positive light.
 
“One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming.” -Morgan Harper Nichols

DAVID HIGGINS, MHC-LP
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

David’s approach is characterized by a non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative style. His clinical interests include working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and ADD. David creates a supportive and engaged environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make positive changes. David’s practice, while eclectic, is informed by psychoanalytic principles and is psychodynamic in nature.

DIANA FRANSCHMAN, LCAT, INTERN
PSYCHOTHERAPIST & INTERN

Diana Franschman is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and certified Gestalt therapist with over 16 years of experience working in hospital and skilled nursing settings. She works primarily with adults using somatic and creative arts based approaches. Her work emphasizes embodied presence, creative expression, and spirituality. She focuses on the mind body connection and supports clients in building clarity, emotional regulation, and self trust.  

 
 

FABIAN ZURITA, LMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Fabian (he/him/él) is a bilingual and Licensed Mental Health Counselor whose intersecting identities has allowed him to connect and work with clients focusing on life transitions, stress management, men’s issues, Latinx issues, & LGBTQIA+ issues. He has experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, bullying and academic/educational issues. Fabian’s therapeutic approach can be characterized as person-centered, collaborative & empowering, while also incorporating aspects of drama therapy, mindfulness, and culturally sensitive practices into his sessions.

 

“Learning life’s lessons is not about making your life perfect, but about seeing life as it was meant to be.” —Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Isabelle Kovacs, Intern
Psychotherapist Intern

Isabelle, best known as Izzy, is a Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Adelphi University. She is dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their sense of self through life’s most challenging moments. With a background in the arts and a lifelong passion for movement, she values bringing creativity and self-expression into the therapeutic space. 
Izzy looks towards working collaboratively with clients of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, spectrum disorders, body-image, and self-esteem. She utilizes a tailored approach to each unique individual, drawing from psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, art therapy, person-centered, and somatic-centered approaches. Izzy is deeply committed to creating space for what may feel unsayable, helping you find a voice for the thoughts and feelings that have gone unheard.
 
“The wound is where the light enters you.” -Rumi

JENNIFER MICHIEL, LMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Jennifer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate substance use challenges, depression, relationship stressors, anxiety, and life transitions. She believes mental health is not a luxury—it’s a priority—and that no one should have to struggle in silence.

Jennifer understands that processing emotions can feel uncomfortable and even overwhelming. She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences openly and begin healing with confidence. Jennifer feels honored to walk alongside her clients as they build resilience, gain clarity, and move toward meaningful change.

JESSICA MANEY, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Jessica has been a human service professional on Long Island for the last 20 years. Jessica received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University, earned her MSW at Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College with a specialization in Mental Health, and is currently a doctoral student at Adelphi University. Jessica is trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, among other techniques for supporting families with babies and young children. Jessica has had the privilege of providing therapeutic treatment to families involved in the child welfare and criminal justice systems. She has also served as a field supervisor to graduate students in the Infant Mental Health and Developmental Practice Program at Adelphi University. Her areas of interest are working with immigrants, young children, and adult populations who present with significant mental health needs and a history of trauma.

JESSICA MERRELL, LMSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Jessica is a licensed Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University. Jessica is a trauma-informed counselor who specializes in issues such as life transitions, depression, recovering from abuse, trauma, women’s issues, and grief/loss. Jessica takes on an individualized approach to create a safe space where everyone who enters leaves feeling empowered and ready to make positive progress in their lives. 
 
“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved believes in the goodness in people” – Roy T Bennett

JULIANNA RICCA, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist

Julianna is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Masters degree from Adelphi University. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, body image issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. She integrates mindfulness exercises, CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered approaches. Her therapeutic style emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and build effective coping strategies. Julianna is dedicated to empowering her clients with the tools they need to achieve a healthier, balanced life and is committed to working collaboratively to help them reach their personal goals. She works to connect with clients on a deep level, fostering trust and encouraging meaningful progress in their recovery journey.

“Like a lotus flower, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world.” – Unknown 

KATIE NEWMAN, LMSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Katie is a Licensed Master Social Worker, who has both individual and group psychotherapy experience working with teens through adults, as well as couples. She specializes in providing assistance to clients with a wide range of mental health diagnosis, such as Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence, and Social-Relational problems. She enjoys using multiple interventions that best suit her client’s specific needs, such as CBT/DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systemic Therapy, and Couples/Marriage Therapy. Katie always makes sure to ensure her clients feel secure throughout their therapeutic experience with her, and makes it her mission to help them continue to grow and thrive in their everyday lives. 

 

“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we’ll ever do” – Brene Brown

Kelly Kear, LMHC
Psychotherapist

Kelly is a mental health counselor who has extensive experience working in the mental health field, with a background in art therapy and yoga. She embraces awareness and acceptance of your authentic self. She has a passion to work with individuals and couples seeking support through life transitions, who are interested in growth, and in finding their balance. Additionally, Kelly is a person centered therapist who utilizes a variety of techniques to meet your individualized needs. Together, you may improve self-awareness, self-compassion, build effective communication and stress management through your life challenges.

Kristen Zito, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist

Kristen is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master of Arts from Adelphi University. She is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life transitions related to their mental health and substance use recovery. Kristen has experience working with individuals struggling with substance use disorders, mood disorders and trauma-related disorders in both outpatient and residential settings. She takes an eclectic clinical approach, drawing techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic Therapy to best meet each client’s needs. Kristen creates a supportive, non-judgmental space that encourages clients to openly process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. 

 

“Recovery is not a straight line. It’s a zigzag, a process of discovery, learning, and healing” – Aaron Beck

LYNN WOHLAND, LCAT
Psychotherapist

Lynn Wohland is a Board Certified and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist who has years of experience working in both inpatient and partial hospital behavioral health settings with people facing a variety of mental health challenges.  She also worked with adolescents placed in congregate foster care for legal transgressions or unsafe home situations. The use of art therapy in addition to talking provides opportunity for exploration of thoughts and emotions in a creative and tangible way, often bringing relief of emotional discomfort, increasing awareness, expression and acceptance of authentic self.  The benefit comes with the process of creating and is for all ages with no artistic experience or skills needed.  Lynn has a person-centered approach and incorporates aspects of trauma-informed care, mindfulness, attachment styles, psycho-education, and strength-based interventions. Addressing the person as a whole may include elements of spirituality for those who are interested. She looks forward to embarking on a cooperative journey toward greater growth and wholeness with her clients. 

 

“Imagination fires our creativity, relieves our boredom, alleviates our pain, enhances our pleasure, and enriches our most intimate relationships.” -Bessel A. Van Der Kolk

MARGARET BAIRD, MHC-LP, CASAC-MC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Margaret Baird received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and is also a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. Margaret, known to most as Meg, has also completed a post-graduate certificate program in Advanced Holistic Counseling and Coaching, which allows her to embrace a holistic approach to therapy and empower individuals on their journey towards transformation. Meg brings over 10 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment to assist her Clients in creating life-long changes. Meg has also worked in education, as well as many different areas in the behavioral health field, giving her the unique ability to effectively work and connect with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. Using a client-centered, solution-focused, collaborative approach, she works with Adults, Adolescents, Families and Couples to overcome challenges such as anxiety, addiction, including its impact on families, ADHD, adult children of alcoholics (ACOA), codependency, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress and women’s issues.


MARYKATE GERAGHTY, LCSW, CTP
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

MaryKate is a NYS Licensed Social Worker who earned her Master’s Degree through Stony Brook University and holds a specialty certification in Trauma. MaryKate’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. MaryKate 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.

 

MaryKate utilizes a collective of therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Perspective and Trauma Informed Care while applying mindfulness to provide a holistic approach with her clients. It is MaryKate’s goal to harvest an atmosphere that is comfortable for her clients but also empowering enough to evoke life changes. MaryKate has extensive experience working with children and families, helping them recognize and process their feelings and emotions while navigating day-to-day obstacles. Additionally, MaryKate 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. MaryKate would love the opportunity to work with you through it all.

 

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing you’ll ever do” – Brene Brown

Meagan O'Connell, LMSW
Psychotherapist

Meagan O’Connell, LMSW, earned her master’s degree in social work from Stony Brook University. Meagan has experience working with individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use, grief and loss, and life transitions.

 

Meagan believes that therapy should feel like a safe space to simply be human. She approaches each person with respect, curiosity, and compassion, recognizing that we’re all finding our way for the first time. Meagan’s style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and flexible. She draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches to discover what feels most supportive and effective for each unique individual.  

 

“We are all just walking each other home.” – Ram Dass

Melissa Sorrentino, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist

Melissa Sorrentino is a mental health counselor (MHC-LP) specializing in grief, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and child loss at all ages. She uses a blend of somatic and cognitive approaches to support individuals through deep pain and transition. Melissa honors where you are in your grief—without rushing or minimizing—while gently guiding you to advocate for how you want to be supported. Her work is rooted in compassion, safety, and holding hope for life after loss.

“Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” — Ann Voskamp

NATALIE DEGRIJZE, LMHC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Natalie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a focus on inner child wounds, identity expression, women’s issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues. She also has experience supporting individuals with anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. Natalie’s therapeutic style can be described as person-centered, feminist, and psychodynamic. She also incorporates aspects of expressive art therapy and somatic work into her sessions.  
 
Natalie aims to provide a warm, safe, and affirming space that is completely and totally yours. Her main focus is to support you in fulfilling your needs, reaching your goals, and sharing your story. She emphasizes that honesty, respect, and compassion are the foundation of making sure therapy is tailored to you and your needs.  
 
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou 

Rachel Piliere, LCAT, Intern
Psychotherapist & Intern

Rachel is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with over five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has specialized training in trauma-focused care, child and family work, adaptive approaches for developmental disabilities, and treatment of anxiety and abuse-related trauma. She holds a Master’s degree from LIU Post and is currently pursuing advanced certification in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. Rachel is certified in TF-CBT, Trauma Play Therapy, and Crisis Intervention. Currently, Rachel provides individual therapy to adults and group art therapy in an elementary special education setting.

Sabrina Seiderman, LMHC
Psychotherapist

Life can feel overwhelming at times — whether you’re navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship stress, or major life transitions. You may feel stuck, burned out, disconnected, or unsure of your next step. Therapy offers a supportive space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence. I work with individuals who feel drained, uncertain, or undervalued in their relationships and want to build healthier boundaries, strengthen self-worth, and regain a sense of control. My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused techniques, psychoeducation, and practical communication skills training to help clients better understand their patterns and create meaningful, manageable change. Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and develop realistic, actionable steps to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and equipped to handle life’s challenges. You don’t have to navigate this alone — I’d be honored to support you.

Stephanie Rizzo, MHC-LP
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Stephanie is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Masters of Arts from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She has experience working with individuals struggling with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem, women’s issues, trauma, grief, and LGBTQ+ issues. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness exercises, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered approaches. Stephanie is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and cultivate a more fulfilling life.
 
“The strongest people are those who win battles we know nothing about.” – Jonathan Harnisch

Tatiana Tonelli, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist

Tatiana is committed to helping individuals experiencing life transitions, depression, and anxiety. ADHD, bipolar, and poor self-esteem. Tatiana creates a collaborative environment where clients feel supported and understood. Tatiana is flexible in her approach and utilizes techniques that best fit the client. 

“Every person on this earth is full of great possibilities that can be realized through imagination, effort, and perseverance.” –Scott Barry Kaufmann