Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Croton Falls, NY

My name is Zoey Altis, and I am a NY Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). My undergraduate background is in Speech Language Pathology prior to graduating with Psychology, with my MSW focusing on Substance Use and Co-Occuring Disorders. I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with childhood and adolescent behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, school avoidance, substance use-cooccurring disorders, relationship conflict/couples, parenting skills, women’s issues, and stress management. I provide acceptance and commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, trauma informed and person centered practice.

Mrs. Burgos-Hernandez is a Bilingual (Spanish-Speaking) New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults and their families. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to transitions. Her empathic and nonjudgmental stance fosters a trusting, relaxed, and safe environment. She follows a creative wellness model and person-centered approach to facilitate self-awareness, growth, and change and reach a fulfilling Zen lifestyle.

Mallory Nicolaysen is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2021. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University at Albany where she minored in both Sociology and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She then obtained her Master’s in Social Work degree from Adelphi University. Mallory utilizes a holistic person-centered and strengths-based perspective. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has clinical experience in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma.

Mr. Sheppard is a New York State Licensed Social Worker, specializing in children, adolescents, and their families. Mr. Sheppard has been trained in a variety of different treatment approaches including Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family systems and play therapy. Mr. Sheppard has years of child welfare experience, serving children (K-12) with learning, emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Ms. Sreedhar is a New York State licensed social worker who has spent 15 years working for agencies who contracted with the city of New York to provide foster care and adoption services. Ms. Sreedhar treats adults and children, and enjoys working with older adults, 65 and up. She specializes in trauma and eating disorders.

Rickie Daniels was trained at Columbia University, and specializes in treating children, adolescents, and families impacted by trauma. She is well known as a professor, and certified trainer for Family Connections. Rickie has more than 30 years of experience treating children, families, and adults. Her post-graduate training includes family systems, trauma informed psychotherapy, as well as CBT. While Rickie brings a compassionate and open approach to joining with clients, she is also well known as being a direct and active. When it comes to treating adults, Rickie has an empowering and solution focused approach.

Ms. Zayani is a NYS licensed social worker with over 25 years experience specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Ms. Zayani is a certified clinical trauma professional and has certifications in a variety of evidenced based treatments including play therapy, DBT, and CBT. She employs a broad range of interventions, based upon clinical presentation, and works in our Carmel and Millbrook locations.

Dr. Rembert is a New York State licensed psychologist and play therapist specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Rembert is trained in a variety of different treatment approaches including play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Specific areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma. Dr. Rembert uses a client-centered approach focusing on the therapeutic relationship with listening, accepting, understanding, and sharing as core values.

Anne Nadig is a licensed clinical social worker who treats adolescents, children and adults. She received her graduate degree from New York University and has post graduate training in family therapy. Anne has extensive experience working with individuals impacted by trauma including physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. She is the organization's Administrative Director.

Ariel Zaksenberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2018. Ariel believes a therapist's job is to help people get "unstuck. " She works collaboratively with patients to improve their awareness (behaviorally, emotionally, and somatically) and interrupt repetitive patterns so that they feel increasingly in control of personal choices. Her clinical style is rooted in curiosity, neutrality, and attunement. Ariel helps people make meaning of stressful and traumatic circumstances so that their life's narrative feels understood in new and insightful ways.

Theonyl Cuevas is a bilingual (Spanish), NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a wide array of mental health issues. She utilizes evidence-based approaches tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Theonyl earned her Master's degree from Rutgers University "“ School of Social Work.

Keisha Senior is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2004. Keisha is dedicated to working with all individuals achieving their island of competency. All of us have the innate ability to recover from difficult and challenging circumstances. Outside of work, Keisha loves to read and listen to podcast that enhance her learning. She also loves to be outdoors and work on her yard with her husband, planting flowers and improving the landscape. She also enjoys hanging out with her kids, mom, and brother and sister doing mundane family activities (ie, going to the mall, Ikea, etc.

Debra Larocchia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2001. She has a Master's degree of Social Work from Hunter College and a Bachelor's degree of Psychology from New York University. Debra values and has hope for every living being. She is a compassionate clinician that believes that we each have inner strengths and abilities that can be cultivated and that there are always opportunities for growth and change. Life is a journey that can be filled with joy and sorrow.

When you feel safe and supported in the therapeutic environment, the partnership you develop with a therapist can bring about gains that will change the trajectory of your life in significant and deeply rewarding ways.

Mr. Silverman is a New York State licensed social worker with over 30 years of experience. He treats adults and couples using a supportive, psychodynamic model and has a progressive and pragmatic approach to real-life issues. Andrew also is a Lawyer having completed his J. D. in 2014. Specialties: Depression/Anxiety Dual diagnosis/Alcoholism Problem/Solution Therapy Crisis Management Couples Therapy Reality Based Treatment. Job coaching and counseling, work stress and financial stress counseling.

Laurie Quackenbush is a New York State licensed mental health counselor who graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with a degree in psychological counseling. Mrs. Quackenbush treats children, adolescents, and adults in a supportive environment. She specializes in the use of play therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to address a variety of mental health struggles including anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, spectrum disorders, deviance/behavioral problems, school issues, and divorce.

Mr. Metz is a New York State licensed social worker who has worked with children, couples and families from a humanist perspective utilizing play therapy, talk therapy and relational family therapy for over three decades. He provides an accepting therapeutic milieu for all clients, including those struggling with LGBTQ related issues. He received his Master's degree from New York University and received training at the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

For over 40 years, I have been providing individual, couples, and family therapy. I blend together deep and practical approaches to help you heal old wounds while improving your life in the present. In relationship work, I listen for underlying themes, so that each person feels well understood and supported to speak their earnest truth and hear that of the other person. I help parents take a developmental view of their child, adjusting discipline and support in the present while aiming for healthy functioning in adulthood.

Ms. Falcon-Johnson is a New York State licensed social worker who treats adults, children, adolescents and families. She received her Master's degree from New York University and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She has experience treating difficulties involving depression, anxiety, anger, sexual identity and self-esteem. She practices in both the Carmel and Yorktown offices.