Jesse Vanous, LMSW
Jesse Vanous is deeply committed to helping clients navigate their way toward more fulfilling and meaningful lives, free from the unconscious burdens of the past. Understanding that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, Jesse believes that even when life seems suffocatingly dark, a forward path is always waiting to be illuminated. Although the roles of therapist…
Read MoreMegan Wall, LCSW
Megan is a compassionate and dedicated therapist working with teens and young adults. With a focus on issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship dynamics, family concerns, and the challenges of emerging adulthood, Megan provides a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and experiences. Through a client-centered, empathic approach, Megan…
Read MoreAllison Newberry, MA, LPC
With 9 years of experience in the mental health field, she is a seasoned therapist with an eclectic background in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Art Therapy, and consciousness-based approaches. As a therapist, she firmly believes in the uniqueness of each individual and understands that there is no one-size-fits-all…
Read MoreAnya Mack, LICSW
Anya’s professional experience includes working in long-term care facilities for the aging and disabled (death and dying, complex grief disorders), Individuals with severe mental illness and substance use disorders, Veterans with a history of trauma and post-deployment disorders, prison re-entry programs, domestic violence, adolescent substance use disorders, and outpatient mental health programs serving those with marriage…
Read MoreAimee Ascolese, LCSW-C
Post graduate studies, Aimee continued to work as a case manager and therapist with children, adolescents, families, and adults. She is skilled in diagnostic evaluation, psychoeducation, as well as the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) to treat anxiety, trauma, stress, behavioral difficulties, and depression. Aimee has a great deal…
Read MoreDr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner, PhD, LPC
With over 15 years of experience as a licensed mental health practitioner, nearly half of Dr. Shoji-Schaffner’s experience in the field of mental health has involved providing individual and group counseling for psychiatric patients at outpatient psychiatric treatment services. Her goal is to provide therapeutic support for individuals in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma,…
Read MoreMalikah Z Shaheed, LCSW
Ms. Shaheed is a graduate of the State University of Albany School of Social Work. She has twenty years of Clinical Experience. She began her career assisting students with IEP needs and crisis interventions in the school setting. She is well-versed in assisting families with the stressors of the educational environment. Ms. Shaheed has multiple…
Read MoreTracey Nicole Waite, LCSW, QS
Nicole Waite is a seasoned provider with 22 years of post-masters clinical experience in a variety of settings and populations, from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization to employee assistance programs. She has worked with clients ages 2 to 100 and enjoys helping everyone throughout their lives. Nicole has been through some very difficult experiences in life and…
Read MoreHailey Sliva, LCSW
Hailey has a naturally enthusiastic, warm personality that she brings into every session with clients. She prides herself on taking an empathetic approach that allows her to meet people where they are on their path and partner with them to find fulfilling ways to move forward and strive higher. She believes that the most effective therapeutic approach is not “one…
Read MoreEster Buchnik, RMFTI
Ester Buchnik is a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern in Florida, providing Family Therapy services to adults, families, and couples seeking relational therapy. Ester speaks Russian and English. Ester graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and spent over 10 years in the field working with Holocaust Survivors, Disadvantaged Youths, and Families who were…
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