Joanne is an LCSW who is well educated and deeply caring. She is a beautiful mix of intelligence and humility. Joanne is willing to do whatever it takes to help her clients reach their goals, because she genuinely cares. If Joanne does not know an answer to a question, she will research all avenues until she finds one. The atmosphere in Joannes office one of warmth, comfort, growth, insight, and new found empowerment. She is provides a safe haven for people of all ages to find their higher selves and become all they can be. Joanne has experience working with the elderly population, mothers and fathers who have adult children, grief, hoarding and children in the education system. Joanne has certification in EMDR therapy. Joanne is the primary facilitator of our Moms of Adult Children Group which run every 10 weeks. A powerful group designed to assist moms with issues that arise with their grown children and their identity at this new stage in life.

Dana is one of our Art Therapists. She is an amazing clinician who works with people of all ages in a unique and powerful way. She conducts Art Therapy groups for teens and adults and also offers individual Art Therapy. She works through the medium of different artistic tools to reach the heart of all different emotional issues. There is zero need for artistic skill. Dana also works with a wide variety of adults who are navigating through various life stressors such as anxiety, family dynamics, couples issues, depression and anxiety. Dana's personality is vivacious outgoing and lively.

Allie is a Licensed Master Social Worker who uses a strength-based approach to help others reach their full potential! She has many years of experience working with children and adolescents, as well as with adults and families in a clinical setting. Allie's outgoing, bubbly personality along with her ability to listen in an effort to understand, will have you feeling comfortable and at-ease. Allie's main priority when providing clinical care is for her clients to feel safe, heard and hopeful. She has a true passion for the field of social work and remains determined to help and empower whoever walks through her door!

Tom is a Licensed Social Worker and Alcohol/ Substance Abuse Counselor who has experience working in many different settings, including schools, hospitals, and residential treatment centers. Tom also works with both male and females of all ages. His educational background in Psychology and Sociology provides him with insight and knowledge on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and self-development. Tom is a compassionate and genuine clinician who believes in taking a person-centered approach to therapy. He consistently goes above and beyond to assist his clients in achieving their goals. Tom creates an accepting and warm space which allows for the free expression of hard subjects. He roles up his sleeves and works alongside his clients to overcome the obstacles to reaching their potential.

Kayla is an art therapist on our team who is committed to helping her clients learn how to build self-knowledge, expand perspectives, and make life more meaningful. She offers art therapy as a tool for self expression and communication—combining traditional talk therapy with the creative process. She believes when words cannot fully express a feeling or experience, artistic expression can allow for new perspectives and deeper understanding. Kayla takes a collaborative, person-centered, and strength-based approach to help her clients reach their goals, while creating a safe space to feel heard and understood. She meets her clients where they are at with a down-to-earth, warm, and compassionate personality. Kayla is wise, supportive and has great insight. She specializes in eating disorders, body dysmorphia and all related concerns to problem eating and self esteem.

Jenna is an Art Therapist who joins our team with enthusiasm to bring a creative outlook to the therapeutic space. She works from a collaborative, strength-based approach, always believing in her clients power to flourish and thrive. Jenna works both individually and in group settings with clients of all ages. There is zero need for artistic skills, artistic experience is never a requirement to participate in Art Therapy; Art knows no bounds. Jenna's work utilizes the art medium as another from of communication and self-expression. In addition to Art Therapy, Jenna also works with adults struggling with substance use and helps her clients navigate in a safe and healthy way. Our paths of personal and emotional growth are always intertwining. Jenna joins her clients on their paths with a supportive and kind nature.

Dedicated, compassionate, down to earth and genuine LCSW-R, with 25+ years of clinical experience, providing client centered, strengths based therapy for children, adolescents and adults , primarily within an outpatient mental health setting. Knowledgeable and accomplished in conducting individual, couple and family therapy.Strongly believes healing and change comes from the doing, the trying, the showing up and taking action in spite of the fear. Healing takes courage and we all have courage even if we have to dig a little to find it.We fall, we break and we fail. But then we rise, we heal and we overcome. Along with clinical experience comes 15+ years of supervisory, leadership and team building experience.

Kirstin has experience working with children, adolescents and young adults as they develop and work through life’s transitions. She believes that everyone has the ability to change when given the right support to do so and maximize their human potential to meet their social needs. With clinical work encompassing multiple types of therapy, she helps individuals overcome various mental health battles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and poor self-esteem. Kirstin perceives therapy as non-judgmental healing that is uniquely created to fit each individual and their current situation. she is focused on creating a strong supportive therapeutic relatonship with each client which is crucial to their success. Kirstin has true passion for the field of social work and empowering others to reach their goals and live their best life.

Patient, compassionate, creative and passionate about helping adult individuals, couples, children, teens and families ease their pain and overcome challenges. Using CBT, mindfulness and Solution Focused therapy, Yonit will guide and support you on how to balance your life by adding ease and joy, gain confidence, reach your potential and greatness, embody meaningful relationships, manage crises, transformation and emotional trauma. Yonit has been in the education and dance field for 38 years. Her approach is holistic, combining professional training (two master’s degrees) as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LP) and as a dance and healing teacher. Her years of experience as a mother of young adults, a wife, and a professional offers a unique therapeutic space. Learn how to choose new healthy and positive ways of living your life fully. Yonit believes in utilizing a family system approach, identifying needs and desires, learning coping skills to overcome anxiety, conflicts, depression, overachieving burnout and other challenges you might have.

Michelle earned an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Hofstra University in 2023. Prior to that, she obtained a Master's Degree in School Counseling from Hofstra University. With experience working with individuals of all ages, particularly adolescents, Michelle employs a person-centered, humanistic approach emphasizing mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and trauma. She aims to connect with each client in a unique way to help them reach their highest potential to lead more harmonious and fulfilling lives. Alongside her role at LCS, Michelle serves as a School Counselor in a high school.

Mariacristina is a psychotherapist here at LCS. She is a Masters social worker graduate from Stony Brook University. Mariacristina believes in the kindness of good souls and how they can change thousands of individuals world view! She works with a wide range of She has experience with clients dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, addiction & ACOA issues as well. Mariacristina uses a strength based perspective to help clients live the life they were always meant to have ! She is passionate about her work and creates a safe and joyful space for healing "If you don’t heal what hurts you, you will bleed on people who didn’t cut you.”

A passionate and dedicated Licensed Masters Social Worker, whose belief is that all people are capable of achieving the change and success they desire. Since obtaining a Masters in social work from StonyBrook University; My clinical experience ranges from working with individuals across the lifespan addressing a variety of needs. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and families. In practice you will find I take a client-family centered approach in order to create a safe and collaborative environment for my clients to achieve their goals. I have experience addressing issues including anxiety, depression, familial issues, and trauma through the use of CBT and MDFT skills. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop” -Confucius

Ashley is a part time psychotherapist here at LCS. Ashley has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Full time, Ashley is a school social worker in Suffolk County. Ashley has a passion working with children, adolescents, young adults and families of diverse backgrounds. Ashley uses a strength based approach and an eco-social approach. Ashley is dedicated to fostering positive development. This dual perspective not only enhances the well being of her clients’ but also strengthens their connection to the systems around them (family, school, community). Ashley has experience working with anxiety, depression, behaviors, phobias, trauma, self-harm & suicide. Ashley believes in empowering youth and helping them build confidence and self-efficacy.

Nicole is a Licensed Master Social Worker who uses a person-centered and strength-based approach to help empower others so that they can reach their full potential. Nicole will go out of her way to make sure her clients feel safe and have the best possible experience in therapy. She has over a decade of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. Nicole has helped individuals navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, developmental disorders, trauma, and self-harm.