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Jessica Scott Whitney, LMHC

Owner & Clinical Director

Jessica has over a decade of experience helping clients cope with trauma, loss and major life transitions. She currently works with women who are struggling with these issues in an intensive format to help them dive deeper and feel relief fast. She also provides supervision & consultation to therapists who wish to address client issues or start a practice of their own.

Her goal is to help women improve the quality of their lives, be more mindful & authentic, and overcome the barriers to achieving their goals. She helps them to gain an alternative perspective to their issues while identifying patterns that may be holding them back. Jessica thrives in creating a safe, nurturing space where her clients can feel both challenged and held.

Jessica does not take on a client unless she feels confident she can help them. She also believes each person comes with their own unique set of strengths and challenges. With this, she creates an individualized plan with unique tools and resources for each person based on their specific needs and goals.

Jennifer Rooney, LMHC

Licensed Clinical Therapist & Clinical Supervisor

Jennifer is a career changer with over 15 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She is trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and trauma-informed care through EMDR. Jennifer strive to create a safe and supportive environment. In your sessions with her, you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.

Jennifer specialize in anxiety/panic disorders, ADHD, eating disorders and complex trauma. She also help clients navigate life transitions, relationship issues, and women's health struggles. Her goal is to empower you to uncover your own strengths and to help you grow & heal from the inside out.

You might be struggling with overwhelming emotions. Or you might want to focus on personal growth. Wherever you're at on your journey, Jennifer is here to support you. She will work together with you to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself.

Natalia Leider, LMHC

Licensed Clinical Therapist & Clinical Supervisor

Natalia fosters a warm and accepting environment. Here, clients can safely explore their thoughts and feelings. She encourages them to see things from new perspectives and take on challenges.

Natalia offers therapy that focuses on the mind, body, and emotions. She helps clients notice their feelings, get in touch with their bodies, and adjust their nervous systems. Natalia uses cognitive restructuring to find limiting beliefs. These beliefs affect behavior and lead to stress in life. She examines how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect. Her aim is to create balance and help resolve conflicts with herself and others.

She centers her work on the limbic system and uses body-based strategies. Her services involve brain reprogramming, mindfulness techniques, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. These approaches help with healing, personal growth, self-confidence, and taking charge of one’s life.

Natalia has a strong background in helping people with serious emotional challenges. She specializes in trauma and PTSD. She also addresses generational trauma, relationship-related issues, and depression. Additionally, she works with low self-esteem, grief, anxiety, and issues tied to immigration. With over 10 years of studying psychology and international training, she adds great knowledge to her practice.

Fluent in both Russian and English, she conducts therapy sessions in both languages. Natalia has added EMDR therapy to her services. This approach helps clients cope with stress and trauma. It broadens her therapeutic options for their well-being.

Nick Azzarelli, LMHC

Licensed Clinical Therapist & Clinical Supervisor

My ideal client is one who is as committed to putting in the work for therapy as I am. I give my all in our sessions and expect you are intent on collaborating with me to reach the life you deserve. It is my hope that you have come to me with an open mind and an understanding that you get what you put into our sessions.

I specialize in treating clients with OCD. I've also worked with many individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I use ERP, person-centered, mindfulness, and CBT techniques like thought reframing and meditation.

I’ve spent my life working to become the best version of myself for the people around me who are struggling with their mental health. Through the therapeutic techniques I’ve learned, I can now use my knowledge to work with people in need so they may reach their best selves too.

Kahlia Burruss, MHC

Clinical Therapist

Kahlia has been in the mental health field for 6 years and has her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Niagara University. She specializes in Anxiety and Depression disorders and has experience working with adolescents, young and middle aged adults and the geriatric population. Kahlia has conducted individual, group and family therapy sessions.

Kahlia takes a holistic approach with her clients because she believes that the mind and the body are dependent on one another. She uses therapeutic approaches that focus on the client as a whole, such as CBT and Mindfulness CBT. She also applies motivational interviewing techniques to motivate and encourage her clients. Some techniques Kahlia recommends for her clients are Journaling, Deep Breathing, Reframing, Role Playing, and Meditation, to name a few. Kahlia is very compassionate about helping others through situations they believe they need assistance with and admires the bravery/courage of people who seek help for their mental health.

Thomas Gargiula, MHC

Clinical Therapist

Thomas (or Tom) is a mental health counselor trained in person-centered and psychodynamic approaches. Together he will help you understand what makes you tick.

You could be struggling to fell fulfilled, create meaningful connections, or adjust to life transitions. It can be difficult to overcome the stress, anxiety, and sadness you could be experiencing. Thomas will work together with you to conquer these difficult experiences. If you don't know exactly what to work on in therapy, that's okay too! If the only thing you need is someone to listen and understand your struggle, he is here.

Thomas' focus will be to help you examine your unconcious behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. He will challenge you to think about yourself in new ways and to reconnect with hidden parts of yourself. Connecting with these hidden parts will create lasting change. Eventually, you will find your capacity to heal was inside you, you just needed help accessing it.

Let Thomas help you love yourself again, become your best self, and find peace in this weird world. Thomas is open to brief consultations via phone if you would like to learn more.

Samantha Lightner, MHC

Samantha has five years of experience in mental health. She earned a Master's in Forensic Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from CUNY John Jay College. Samantha tailors her therapy methods to each client. She uses techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She takes a person-centered approach to connect behavioral, physical, and social services. Her main goal is to support the mental and emotional well-being of those in need.

Emilia Wojcik, MHC

Clinical Therapist

Emilia uses a personalized and non-judgmental approach. She has experience supporting clients through difficulties related to trauma, depression, and anxiety. This includes self-esteem, relationship issues, and life changes.

Through talking together, Emilia will focus on your strengths and explore your goals. She is passionate about meeting clients where they are in their exploration of self.

Emilia is aware of how trauma, culture, and personal values can affect how a person expierences healing. She is a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming provider.