MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) Therapists in Pelham, NY

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Cashmere James
Counselor, MHC-LP
Pelham, NY 10803
Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted from constantly carrying stress, emotional pain, relationship struggles, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together on their own. Over time, anxiety, low self-worth, and life transitions can create patterns that feel difficult to break. Therapy provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space to slow down, process emotions, and better understand the experiences shaping your life. Using approaches such as CBT, SFBT, psychotherapy, and person-centered therapy, the work focuses on building healthier coping skills, emotional clarity, resilience, and lasting personal growth.
Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted from constantly carrying stress, emotional pain, relationship struggles, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together on their own. Over time, anxiety, low self-worth, and life transitions can create patterns that feel difficult to break. Therapy provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space to slow down, process emotions, and better understand the experiences shaping your life. Using approaches such as CBT, SFBT, psychotherapy, and person-centered therapy, the work focuses on building healthier coping skills, emotional clarity, resilience, and lasting personal growth.
(917) 352-3625 View (917) 352-3625
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Dr. Ferdinand A. Madaki
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Online Only
I am passionate about helping clients explore the disparity between where they are now and where they want to be with their desired goals in life. I provide empathic listening, compassionate presence, and nonjudgmental support to my clients. I subscribe to the core values of trust, respect, empathy, warmth, and genuineness, which have been shown to elicit insight, healing, change, and growth in clients. My culturally sensitive approach makes me aware and appreciative of the layers of difference among the multiculturally diverse populations I work with.
I am passionate about helping clients explore the disparity between where they are now and where they want to be with their desired goals in life. I provide empathic listening, compassionate presence, and nonjudgmental support to my clients. I subscribe to the core values of trust, respect, empathy, warmth, and genuineness, which have been shown to elicit insight, healing, change, and growth in clients. My culturally sensitive approach makes me aware and appreciative of the layers of difference among the multiculturally diverse populations I work with.
(914) 483-5266 View (914) 483-5266
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Dr. Nancy Jukic
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal client may be a child struggling with confidence, a teen overwhelmed by academic and social pressures, or an adult navigating grief, anxiety, or a life transition. They may feel isolated, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Their goals often include building resilience, improving relationships, finding purpose, and developing a sense of calm and self-assurance. Whether navigating early developmental stages or major adult milestones, my clients seek a supportive, nonjudgmental space to be heard and to heal.
My ideal client may be a child struggling with confidence, a teen overwhelmed by academic and social pressures, or an adult navigating grief, anxiety, or a life transition. They may feel isolated, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Their goals often include building resilience, improving relationships, finding purpose, and developing a sense of calm and self-assurance. Whether navigating early developmental stages or major adult milestones, my clients seek a supportive, nonjudgmental space to be heard and to heal.
(914) 350-3142 View (914) 350-3142

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Janet McAfee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CHT
Online Only
Perhaps you sometimes suffer from anxiety, but don't know why. Perhaps you feel a little sad or unhappy, and think "maybe I have depession." Or there may be a nagging inner voice telling you negative things about yourself. Maybe you've become a little short-tempered with those around you, which is affecting your personal or professional life. Together, we will gently explore what may be causing these uncomfortable feelings and negative behaviors. With this knowledge you will begin to return to your true, authentic self. I have helped many others with similar issues, and I look forward to helping you too.
Perhaps you sometimes suffer from anxiety, but don't know why. Perhaps you feel a little sad or unhappy, and think "maybe I have depession." Or there may be a nagging inner voice telling you negative things about yourself. Maybe you've become a little short-tempered with those around you, which is affecting your personal or professional life. Together, we will gently explore what may be causing these uncomfortable feelings and negative behaviors. With this knowledge you will begin to return to your true, authentic self. I have helped many others with similar issues, and I look forward to helping you too.
(914) 758-1502 View (914) 758-1502
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Lynn Cukaj
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Seeking help takes courage, so I strive to make that first step feel safe and supportive. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, stress, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). My approach is collaborative and compassionate, providing strategies to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create meaningful, lasting change. Grounded in self-compassion, I believe that healing begins with treating ourselves with kindness and understanding. I support clients in quieting self-criticism, managing overwhelming emotions, and building resilience when faced with life’s challenges.
Seeking help takes courage, so I strive to make that first step feel safe and supportive. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, stress, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). My approach is collaborative and compassionate, providing strategies to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create meaningful, lasting change. Grounded in self-compassion, I believe that healing begins with treating ourselves with kindness and understanding. I support clients in quieting self-criticism, managing overwhelming emotions, and building resilience when faced with life’s challenges.
(646) 450-3064 View (646) 450-3064
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Barbara Davis
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained? Maybe you’re navigating a life transition, grieving a loss, or trying to make sense of persistent anxiety or depression. You want to feel grounded again—to reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and your purpose. My ideal client is someone who’s ready for healing but may not know where to begin. You’re not looking for someone to “fix” you—you’re looking for someone to walk beside you, offer guidance, and create a safe space where you can be fully seen and heard.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained? Maybe you’re navigating a life transition, grieving a loss, or trying to make sense of persistent anxiety or depression. You want to feel grounded again—to reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and your purpose. My ideal client is someone who’s ready for healing but may not know where to begin. You’re not looking for someone to “fix” you—you’re looking for someone to walk beside you, offer guidance, and create a safe space where you can be fully seen and heard.
(929) 730-4272 View (929) 730-4272
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Elizabeth Chery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Scarsdale, NY 10583
When anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship challenges, or major life changes begin affecting your daily life, it can feel difficult to manage everything on your own. Therapy provides a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, process experiences, and better understand the challenges you're facing. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, clients are supported in developing healthy coping skills, increasing self-awareness, building emotional resilience, improving relationships, and creating meaningful, lasting change that promotes overall well-being and personal growth.
When anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship challenges, or major life changes begin affecting your daily life, it can feel difficult to manage everything on your own. Therapy provides a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, process experiences, and better understand the challenges you're facing. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, clients are supported in developing healthy coping skills, increasing self-awareness, building emotional resilience, improving relationships, and creating meaningful, lasting change that promotes overall well-being and personal growth.
(917) 352-3625 View (917) 352-3625
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Adam Kavalin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I see therapy as a partnership where we co-create a space that fosters healing, exploration, and growth. In this space, we will work together to help you gain a better understanding of your relationship to yourself and to others. My approach will be tailored to your specific needs through various modalities. These may include: considering how early life experiences have shaped who you are today, understanding how to bring awareness and attention to various emotional experiences, or learning how to examine and hold the many different parts of ourselves that make us who we are.
I see therapy as a partnership where we co-create a space that fosters healing, exploration, and growth. In this space, we will work together to help you gain a better understanding of your relationship to yourself and to others. My approach will be tailored to your specific needs through various modalities. These may include: considering how early life experiences have shaped who you are today, understanding how to bring awareness and attention to various emotional experiences, or learning how to examine and hold the many different parts of ourselves that make us who we are.
(646) 566-9515 View (646) 566-9515
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Mikaela Francis
Counselor, LMHC
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Many people seek therapy after spending years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional needs. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Therapy provides a warm, supportive, and collaborative space to explore your experiences, gain insight into emotional patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping. Using a person-centered approach combined with Psychodynamic therapy and DBT skills, sessions focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, healing, and creating meaningful, lasting personal growth.
Many people seek therapy after spending years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional needs. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Therapy provides a warm, supportive, and collaborative space to explore your experiences, gain insight into emotional patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping. Using a person-centered approach combined with Psychodynamic therapy and DBT skills, sessions focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, healing, and creating meaningful, lasting personal growth.
(917) 352-3625 View (917) 352-3625
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Michael R Stellman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
1 Endorsed
Online Only
During these complex times, we are presented with extremely challenging issues that demand resourcefulness and perseverance. No one is immune to pain and suffering; the sharing of it is a courageous and healing act. I specialize in helping clients develop strategies to cope with anxieties, fears, depression, hopelessness and helplessness. I bring many years of expertise providing supportive, interactive, strength-based treatment and a client-centered approach, using evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and psychodynamic therapy.
During these complex times, we are presented with extremely challenging issues that demand resourcefulness and perseverance. No one is immune to pain and suffering; the sharing of it is a courageous and healing act. I specialize in helping clients develop strategies to cope with anxieties, fears, depression, hopelessness and helplessness. I bring many years of expertise providing supportive, interactive, strength-based treatment and a client-centered approach, using evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and psychodynamic therapy.
(914) 221-0451 View (914) 221-0451
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Katasha Jarvis
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10604
If you are ready for a change and your old patterns are not working for you, together we will explore healthy, realistic changes to improve the quality of your life and relationships. I work with my clients to help identify and explore ways to help make their everyday life and struggles easier. Together we build a trusting environment to create positive change. I help my clients address mental health needs such as depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I believe that counseling is a pathway for growth and healing. My job as your counselor is to give you the tools to do just that.
If you are ready for a change and your old patterns are not working for you, together we will explore healthy, realistic changes to improve the quality of your life and relationships. I work with my clients to help identify and explore ways to help make their everyday life and struggles easier. Together we build a trusting environment to create positive change. I help my clients address mental health needs such as depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I believe that counseling is a pathway for growth and healing. My job as your counselor is to give you the tools to do just that.
(914) 430-0531 View (914) 430-0531
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Saamiya Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Melville, NY 11747
Since beginning my work in the mental health field in 2020, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate anxiety, identity, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I truly believe that no one is “too young” or “too much” to deserve support. Whether I’m helping a child make sense of big feelings, supporting a teen through identity exploration, or guiding a young adult through life’s uncertainties, I approach each person with genuine care and curiosity about their unique story. I know it takes courage to reach out for therapy but I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Since beginning my work in the mental health field in 2020, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate anxiety, identity, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I truly believe that no one is “too young” or “too much” to deserve support. Whether I’m helping a child make sense of big feelings, supporting a teen through identity exploration, or guiding a young adult through life’s uncertainties, I approach each person with genuine care and curiosity about their unique story. I know it takes courage to reach out for therapy but I’m here to support you every step of the way.
(516) 530-8160 View (516) 530-8160
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Mikayla Greeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rye, NY 10580
Is your child or teen struggling at school or home? Do they experience anxiety, difficulty focusing, low grades, social struggles, or isolation? Are they being bullied, lying, or facing a medical challenge? I can help break the negative cycle. As a specialized child therapist, I work with children, parents, and schools to create a collaborative, personalized approach. I focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping skills, helping your child build resilience, form healthy relationships, and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—empowering them to become their own therapist.
Is your child or teen struggling at school or home? Do they experience anxiety, difficulty focusing, low grades, social struggles, or isolation? Are they being bullied, lying, or facing a medical challenge? I can help break the negative cycle. As a specialized child therapist, I work with children, parents, and schools to create a collaborative, personalized approach. I focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping skills, helping your child build resilience, form healthy relationships, and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—empowering them to become their own therapist.
(718) 808-6387 View (718) 808-6387
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Nicole Jenal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
Are you navigating the challenges of early adulthood while also managing the mental demands of competitive athletics? Do you find yourself wanting support as you balance performance, identity, and the pressures that come with being an older teen or young adult athlete? Nicole is a former Division II athlete aiming to aid those facing high pressure. With a master’s in Counseling Psychology from Felician University, she has experience with and treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, self‑esteem concerns, career transitions, and ASD. Her style blends therapy and coaching using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, biofeedback, and creative modalities.
Are you navigating the challenges of early adulthood while also managing the mental demands of competitive athletics? Do you find yourself wanting support as you balance performance, identity, and the pressures that come with being an older teen or young adult athlete? Nicole is a former Division II athlete aiming to aid those facing high pressure. With a master’s in Counseling Psychology from Felician University, she has experience with and treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, self‑esteem concerns, career transitions, and ASD. Her style blends therapy and coaching using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, biofeedback, and creative modalities.
(516) 789-2458 View (516) 789-2458
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Mikayla Greeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
New York, NY 10022
I work with high-functioning children and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, OCD, and social anxiety. I have specialized training in dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and expressive art therapy to effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior, and enhance interpersonal effectiveness skills. I provide time-limited, goal-directed treatment to help you work through their challenges and learn to become your own therapists. Clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.
I work with high-functioning children and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, OCD, and social anxiety. I have specialized training in dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and expressive art therapy to effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior, and enhance interpersonal effectiveness skills. I provide time-limited, goal-directed treatment to help you work through their challenges and learn to become your own therapists. Clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.
(475) 251-4218 View (475) 251-4218
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Iqra Qureshi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Melville, NY 11747
I maintain a calm and present approach with my clients, prioritizing compassion, validation, and personal growth. My primary goal is to guide clients in exploring their inner selves, facilitating healing and helping clients learn how to empower themselves. I believe it is a privilege for me to be in the position of a therapist and to be able to listen to my clients and support them through the hardships of their lives. My approach to therapy is integrated and very client-centered.
I maintain a calm and present approach with my clients, prioritizing compassion, validation, and personal growth. My primary goal is to guide clients in exploring their inner selves, facilitating healing and helping clients learn how to empower themselves. I believe it is a privilege for me to be in the position of a therapist and to be able to listen to my clients and support them through the hardships of their lives. My approach to therapy is integrated and very client-centered.
(516) 206-6982 View (516) 206-6982
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Maria Tsavaris
Verified Verified
Westbury, NY 11590
Through my career experience and education, with an LMSW and an MBA with a focus in Strategic Healthcare Management, I am passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and fostering an environment of continuous learning. As a seasoned First Responder Paramedic, my hands-on experience informs my teaching, bridging practical skills with academic rigor. With over a decade in emergency services and clinical education, I am dedicated to cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals who are as compassionate as they are clinically adept.
Through my career experience and education, with an LMSW and an MBA with a focus in Strategic Healthcare Management, I am passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and fostering an environment of continuous learning. As a seasoned First Responder Paramedic, my hands-on experience informs my teaching, bridging practical skills with academic rigor. With over a decade in emergency services and clinical education, I am dedicated to cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals who are as compassionate as they are clinically adept.
(516) 243-8348 View (516) 243-8348
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Lisa Boselli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—whether due to past trauma, overwhelming anxiety, depression, negative thought patterns, or a sense that something just isn’t right. They may struggle with self-esteem, emotional regulation, or relationships, and they’re ready to explore what’s holding them back. They want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives. What they need is a space where they feel safe, understood, and empowered to move forward. Through EMDR, CBT, and person-centered therapy, we work together to uncover the root of your pain, shift unhelpful beliefs, and create lasting emotional change.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—whether due to past trauma, overwhelming anxiety, depression, negative thought patterns, or a sense that something just isn’t right. They may struggle with self-esteem, emotional regulation, or relationships, and they’re ready to explore what’s holding them back. They want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives. What they need is a space where they feel safe, understood, and empowered to move forward. Through EMDR, CBT, and person-centered therapy, we work together to uncover the root of your pain, shift unhelpful beliefs, and create lasting emotional change.
(646) 624-8819 View (646) 624-8819
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Glory Villanueva
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC, LP
7 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11023
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges and much more. A lot of us have felt misunderstood, including me. Many feel stuck in patterns shaped by childhood experiences or ongoing relational dynamics where we struggle to communicate, set boundaries, or be ourselves. I want you to be yourself. I want you to feel loved and to love yourself. I want you to smile and laugh again, to reclaim joy and self‑compassion. Most of all, I want you to know you don’t need to feel ashamed of who you are— you deserve to feel seen, valued, and supported as you heal and grow.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges and much more. A lot of us have felt misunderstood, including me. Many feel stuck in patterns shaped by childhood experiences or ongoing relational dynamics where we struggle to communicate, set boundaries, or be ourselves. I want you to be yourself. I want you to feel loved and to love yourself. I want you to smile and laugh again, to reclaim joy and self‑compassion. Most of all, I want you to know you don’t need to feel ashamed of who you are— you deserve to feel seen, valued, and supported as you heal and grow.
(516) 716-7647 View (516) 716-7647
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Vita Emery
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, PhD
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10458
At times, life can feel overwhelming. The demands and expectations of the world around us can make it difficult to live in alignment with who we truly are. In the midst of this noise, it’s not uncommon to lose touch with how we genuinely feel. I want to understand the details of your experience, things that may at first seem less important, so that we may open new doors of understanding together and get to the bottom of what you really want from your life. Through our work, you will gain a deeper understanding of your desires, needs, and values—helping you move toward a life that feels more authentic, intentional, and fulfilling.
At times, life can feel overwhelming. The demands and expectations of the world around us can make it difficult to live in alignment with who we truly are. In the midst of this noise, it’s not uncommon to lose touch with how we genuinely feel. I want to understand the details of your experience, things that may at first seem less important, so that we may open new doors of understanding together and get to the bottom of what you really want from your life. Through our work, you will gain a deeper understanding of your desires, needs, and values—helping you move toward a life that feels more authentic, intentional, and fulfilling.
(914) 499-0853 View (914) 499-0853

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