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Our FoundersMeet Us

Combined experience of over 75 years helping individuals and families thrive.

Richard Drobnick

LCSW, DCSW, Director

Over 40 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist. Personally trained by Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. Specializes in couples counseling, marriage therapy, and relationship coaching.

Couples CounselingMarriage TherapyIndividual Therapy

Morrisa Drobnick

LCSW, Co-Director

Over 35 years of experience helping individuals and families. Expert in grief and bereavement counseling. Works extensively with children, adolescents, and families navigating life’s challenges.

Grief & BereavementFamily TherapyLife TransitionsIndividual Therapy

Meet Our Team

Our Clinical Intake Specialist will match you with the therapist best suited for your needs, ensuring a collaborative partnership from the start.

Silver Saporito (Drobnick)

Associate Director, LCSW, FNTP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Masters from Rutgers. Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in the food/mood connection.

Couples CounselingNutritional TherapyAnxiety & DepressionIndividual Therapy

Jianny Adamo

LMHC, LPC, MFT

Licensed in NJ and FL, certified relationship coach. Masters from Nyack College. Draws from Gestalt, IMAGO, and Positive Psychology. Speaks Spanish.

Marriage CounselingDivorce CareSingles CoachingIndividual Therapy

Beth Anagnostis

LCSW, LCADC

Nearly 20 years experience with addiction recovery using twelve-step, CBT, and motivational interviewing. Works with young adults and adolescents.

Addiction CounselingYoung AdultsFamily TherapyIndividual Therapy

Noa Terris

MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker from Daemen University. Trauma-informed approach integrating Inner Child Work, somatic awareness, and mindfulness.

Trauma TherapyCouples WorkIndividual CounselingIndividual Therapy

Michelle Branigan

MSW, LCSW, ACSW, B.C.D.

LCSW with Masters from Columbia. Over 20 years helping individuals, couples, and families through life transitions. Expertise in chronic illness and bereavement.

Life TransitionsGrief CounselingMind/Body/SpiritIndividual Therapy

Dara Dwojewski

LPC, LCADC

LPC and LCADC specializing in children, adolescents, and families. Former Division 1 athlete with sports psychology background.

Child & Teen TherapySubstance AbuseSports PsychologyIndividual Therapy

Lauren Gates

LCSW

LCSW with 20+ years experience. 13+ years with military Veterans. Trained in Imago Therapy. Uses CBT, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness.

Veterans ServicesCouples TherapyPTSDIndividual Therapy

Caitlin Helder

MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker with MSW from NYU. Works in K-12 settings with school refusal, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues.

School-Age ChildrenAnxiety & ADHDFamily CounselingIndividual Therapy

David Kaplan

LCSW

LCSW with MSW from Rutgers. Over 20 years providing compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families navigating crises.

Crisis InterventionCouples & FamilyLife TransitionsIndividual Therapy

Susan Keefer

Ph.D., LPC, NYC Co-Director

LPC with Ph.D. in Social Psychology. Integrative approach with Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.

Relationship CounselingAddictionMind/Body ConnectionIndividual Therapy

Rob Klein

Ph.D, LSW

Licensed Social Worker with over 25 years in mental health and education. Specializes in adolescent and family counseling with emphasis on communication skills.

Adolescent CounselingFamily SystemsADHD & LearningIndividual Therapy

Tracie Tracy

LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Masters from Nyack Graduate School. Specializes in couples, individuals, and family therapy using systemic and solution-focused approach.

Marriage TherapyFamily TherapyCouples TherapyIndividual Therapy

Jennifer Pinto

LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor with Masters from Nyack College. Specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, and working with children and teens.

Child & Teen TherapyGrief & BereavementAnxiety & DepressionIndividual Therapy

Michele R. Resnick

LCSW/MBA

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with MSW from University of Pennsylvania. Over 20 years experience. Trained at Ackerman Institute for the Family.

Couples TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily Dynamics

Elisa Schenker

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25+ years experience. Works with students K-12 and specializes in goal-oriented therapy for families and individuals.

Adolescent TherapyAddiction RecoveryFamily CounselingIndividual Therapy

Socorro Caballery-Smith

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with MSW from Fordham University. Specializes in women’s issues, anxiety, depression, and couples counseling. Bilingual (Spanish).

Women’s IssuesAnxiety & DepressionCouples TherapyIndividual Therapy

Belinda

Administrative Director

Over 30 years of administrative leadership experience. Initial point of contact helping individuals and families navigate their path to wellness.

Client IntakeInsurance CoordinationBenefits VerificationIndividual Therapy
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Getting started is simple, just a friendly conversation. Our Intake Specialist is here to guide you through every step, making the process comfortable and stress-free. Reach out today and let us help you take that first step toward feeling better.