With you in mind.

Our staff of Social Workers, Counselors and Psychiatrists are trained professionals who are licensed by New York State.

Experienced in working with a diverse population experiencing challenging mental health and emotional issues. We provide individual therapy for women and men, art and play therapy for children, as well as adolescent and family therapy.

Our Psychiatrists

Moataz El Refaie, MD
Maurice Masse,  MD
Renata Slowik,  MD
Kevin Siewers,  NPP
Robert Redondo, MD
Elizabeth Wade, MD

Administrative Team

Nicole Montesani  CFO
Dennis Scimone  Director & Chief Compliance Officer
Lorraine Galbo  Director of Administrative Services
Rita Trapani  Assistant to Director of Administrative Services
Eileen Cioffi  Director of Billing
Carol Cusumano  Practice Manager
Ana Ejaz  Intake Coordinator
Katie Donnarumma Intake Coordinator

Our Therapists

Christine Greene

LMSW

I take a client center approach to address struggles with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma and loss. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is a fundamental component to positive change. I assure clients of their strengths and work with each individual based on their specific goals and needs.

Thelma McClendon

Thelma McClendon

LMSW

I am a compassionate and nurturing therapist. I have years of experience working with people with special needs and developmental disabilities. The decision to enter therapy is not always easy. I am here to help you meet your goals. I firmly believe that reaching out is the first step of the therapeutic journey and the most challenging but courageous part.

Jennys De La Rosa

Jennys De La Rosa

LMSW

Live the full life you’ve envision. Together we can address those obstacles that have stopped you from living your full potential. I create space for you to learn new ways to cope, work through feelings of grief, explore relationship and intimacy challenges, feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and past traumas.

Nicole Roth

LMSW

Phobias and anxiety are often rooted in trauma, and I am dedicated to helping my clients overcome and work through their trauma. With years of experience with children and families who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma I can help clients improve unhealthy relationships, maintain healthy relationships, and work through current or past trauma.

Desiree Rodriguez

LMSW

I provide therapy for adolescents and adults using techniques that align with cognitive behavioral therapy. I love to create a safe space for individuals to share their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to begin to help them restructure them. I aim to assist individuals struggling with a difficult time in their lives to overcome obstacles and become a better version of themselves.

Kayla Annett

LMSW

My therapeutic approach is founded on a trauma-informed practice, focusing on your strengths, enhancing communication, and equipping you with effective coping skills. Drawing from various evidence-based psychotherapies, we'll work together to address issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, grief, trauma and more.

Rachel McGlade

Rachel McGlade

LMSW

Using a warm and authentic approach, I provide individualized therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with understanding and compassion. I work to create an open space to uncover trauma, explore challenges, strengthen relationships, learn about oneself and create clear goals to strive towards.

Laura Khait

Laura Khait

LMHC

I work with the human landscape of kids, teens, and adults. Together, we work with whatever shows up in the therapeutic space- all feelings are welcome. I aim to provide a safe and supportive setting in which people can feel their emotions, express themselves freely and identify personal challenges in their lives. My therapeutic range incorporates psychodynamic, CBT/DBT, and mindfulness-based therapy.

Joseph Bailey

Joseph Bailey

LCSW

Completed the Four Year Training for License in Psychoanalysis at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, New York.

Peter Boutros

Peter Boutros

PhD. LMHC, CASAC

Area of expertise: Self-esteem, Family Conflicts, Depression, Substance Use Disorders, and Traumatic Experiences

Kimberly Ponzo

Kimberly Ponzo

LMHC, Ph.D

I provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. I bring positive energy to my approach and utilize a strengths-based style to allow clients to work through daily challenges and life adjustments.

Rachelle Gaspard

LMSW

I have experience working with adolescents/teens and adults. I believe that therapy is a place to learn more about yourself while continuing to develop life skills to support you through your daily life challenges. It is important to me to have an open mind, a welcoming and warm atmosphere during my sessions with all my clients.

Gina Samuels

Gina Samuels

LMSW

I believe in your therapy to decrease stress, develop appropriate coping, build resiliency, thrive as a child, improve your health, live with joy and intention, and discover your purpose. I work with children, pre-teens, adolescent, and adults.

Kaitlyn Romeo

Kaitlyn Romeo

LMFT

My specialties include working with couples, individuals, and families to cope with struggles including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, addiction, marital/relationship issues, parenting, trauma, life transitions and loss along with experience in treatment and support for a wide range of mental health diagnoses.

Fatme Elhage

Fatme Elhage

LCSW

While therapy can be a daunting new experience, I offer a safe space to explore intimate issues and implement change, in order to promote healing and personal growth. I work with both children and adults on a number of issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Paul Pleskach

Paul Pleskach

LMHC

I have found that asking for help is one of the bravest decisions a person can do to better themselves. My purpose is to guide, educate and provide you with the skills necessary to overcome obstacles and build confidence to live a more enjoyable and healthy life. Using an honest and straightforward approach to therapy, I have worked with clients with different presenting problems including addiction, mental illness, and general life stressors. I am trained in CBT, DBT and EMDR.

 Kelly Contreras

Kelly Contreras

LMSW

My area of interest and focus is grief, trauma and loss. I believe if there is a strong therapeutic connection in which clients are provided with a safe and supportive space to truly be seen and heard, that is when the healing process can begin.

Jason Riccardelli

Jason Riccardelli

LMSW

My goal is to ensure clients develop trusting and open relationships where they are able to express their needs in a safe environment, allowing for self-realization and achievement of goals. I have experience in person-centered, solution focused, and psychodynamic approaches.

Stephanie Rivera

Stephanie Rivera

LMSW

I provide Holistic Trauma Informed Psychotherapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths Based approaches with clients to address a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-esteem and extreme stress. I have experience in helping individuals get through life challenges by assisting them in noticing thoughts and/or environmental cues that trigger their symptoms. I also assist clients with identifying mindfulness and positive coping techniques to enhance their lifestyle.

Monica Tao

Monica Tao

LMSW

I speak both Mandarin and English. I work with adults, adolescents, and children with clients’ needs in mind. I support my clients to work though the many obstacles that get in their way of achieving their best selves. From a social worker’s mindset, I’m here to grow and discover with my clients.

Rana Faraj

LMSW

I believe in working at each person's unique pace, and respecting their journey toward growth and healing. I understand that therapy can be uncomfortable, and that's why I prioritize creating a safe and welcoming environment where individuals can be themselves. I am here to guide you with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to your well-being and this journey for a better you.

Kenya Wilder

Kenya Wilder

LCSW

I am compassionate, empathetic, supportive and have a good sense of humor, which is needed at times to lighten the air. One of my greatest strengths is, being able to successfully create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, early in treatment. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, partners and families.

Bianca Signez

Bianca Signez

LMSW

Primarily experienced in working with children and adolescents, I also work with adults to tackle their goals and reach their full potential. I use a psychodynamic approach to address past trauma as it relates to present-day issues. My goal is to provide clients with a comfortable space where they can talk freely about their stressors.

Chantell G Watson

Chantell G Watson

LMSW

working with individuals, children and families. I provide a collaborative approach in addressing client symptoms and creating an individualize treatment plan to address a variety of mental health disorders such as Family conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Grief, Self- image, Stress and Peer relationships, Substance use.

Andrew Khoo-Miller

Andrew Khoo-Miller

LMSW

(he/him & they/them) As a Licensed Masters of Social Work, I have experience working with adults struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. I aspire to provide an inclusive and an affirming environment where clients can explore themselves freely. Therapy is a great way to strengthen one’s sense of self and/or their identity. My training stems from psychodynamic therapy, however, I also use other modalities of therapy such as CBT and mindfulness.

Tina Zug

Tina Zug

LCSW-R

Using a psychodynamic approach, I strive to collaborate with my clients in understanding the complex web of factors contributing to dysfunction in their lives and how together we can develop new ways of thinking and feeling about themselves and the world, as well as relating to others in a more fruitful way.

Ada Gamez

Ada Gamez

LMSW

Pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. An integrative approach: Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Play Therapy, Person-Centered, and Strength-Based.

Masha Kiskina

Masha Kiskina

LMHC

I love that I finally get the opportunity to fulfill my dream of helping people. Working with all types of individuals, especially children and adolescents, to reach their goals and improve their lives in a warm, understanding, supportive, matter of fact and open environment is my vision for success.

Mark Bernstein

Mark Bernstein

ACSW, LCSW

Over 25 years at NCC, providing psychotherapy and clinical supervision. Experienced in the treatment of severe psychiatric disorders as well as mood and anxiety disorders; including but not limited to: Depression, PTSD & Bereavement

Mikayla Ciotta

MHC

My therapeutic approach stems from a compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to healing. With a commitment to collaborative therapy, I believe in building a partnership with clients to navigate their unique journeys. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space, where my clients feel heard and valued. I work with children, adolescents and adults struggling with a wide variety of symptoms and I believe in empowering individuals to actively participate in their own healing.

Marielle Monroy

Marielle Monroy

LMSW

I take psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, dialectic behavioral approach and utilize strength-based style in my practice. I work with adults, adolescents, and children with overcoming challenges, obstacles as well as achieving their goals. I support my clients by bringing positive energy and fostering a supportive space to feel seen and understood.

Jessica Alovis

Jessica Alovis

LMSW

I provide individualized therapy to adolescents and adults with compassion and care. I work collaboratively with my clients to cultivate positive change in their lives. I strive to create a welcoming and warm environment for clients to promote a safe space for healing and personal growth. My areas of expertise include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and intimate partner violence.

Greyson Soukup

Greyson Soukup

LMSW

As a licensed mental health professional, I am committed to helping you achieve any goals you may have by using an eclectic blend of different therapeutic techniques in a way that is tailored to your preferences. My focuses include but are not limited to aging, health anxiety, general anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm, eating disorders and couples counseling.

Judy Jacoby

Judy Jacoby

LMSW

SVA as Art Therapist. Trauma Specialist-trained at Safe Horizon.

Michael Maffai

Michael Maffai

LMSW

Depression, Anxiety, Survivors of Trauma and ADHD

Nama Taub

Nama Taub

LCSW-R

Nama works with adults only with specialty in middle age and geriatric individuals. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief, loss issues, trauma, family issues, aging and caregiving issues

Danielle Iannelli

Danielle Iannelli

LCSW

I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have experience helping individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship issues, behavioral issues, parenting difficulties, work burn-out and life transitions.

Briana Cretella

Briana Cretella

LMSW

Using a strengths-based approach to therapy, I acknowledge and emphasize the strengths of each individual I am working with. Even in times where it may feel difficult for a client to recognize strengths, my goal is to help each individual identify their resilience. In doing so, the ultimate objective is to set the foundation for my clients to create and reach goals associated with depression, anxiety, working through trauma, self-esteem, and major life transitions.