Ingrid Nuñez is an LCSW-R with a Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Social Work from New York University. She is a bilingual psychotherapist, certified in clinical trauma and anger management. As a child and adolescent specialist she focuses on promoting self-exploration and growth through different theoretical modalities. She treats a variety of diagnoses including ADHD, mood disorders, behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, severe mental illness, and trauma. She uses a developmentally appropriate approach to treat clients of all ages, children and adults. Ingrid has worked in diverse settings, including outpatient and inpatient services providing services that span from assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and discharge planning. She utilizes approaches that meet client’s needs including psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral, dialectical and insight-oriented therapies. In addition, Ingrid collaborates on divorce and custody cases that require therapeutic intervention, family therapy, mediation and court reporting. Ingrid is licensed to practice in NY, NJ, CT & FL.

Littal Melnik, MD graduated with a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She completed her premedical studies at Rutgers University and continued at Rutgers University Robert Wood Jonson for Medical School. She completed her internship and general adult psychiatry residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She graduated from the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at New York Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell. Dr. Melnik has presented extensively in psychiatric conferences including those of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Institute on Psychiatric Services. Areas of focus include patterns of medication usage, LGBT families and youth, as well as health policy.

Kcarin De La Cruz is a New York State bilingual LCSW who provides short and long-term therapy to children, adults, couples and families. Her goal is to develop with her client an understanding of the emotional issues that are holding them back through the use of motivational, problem solution and cognitive behavioral therapy. Enduring the difficult times in our lives can be daunting unless we have the proper support and that is what she is seeking to provide for her clients in treatment.

Kcarin specializes in major depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, self-esteem issues, stress management and relationship problems in children, adolescents and adults.

Carlos Bravo-Gogny is a trained psychologist, anthropologist and social worker who has been invested in building his knowledge by working in diverse settings and agencies. He has experience treating most types of emotional/psychological symptoms and conditions. His main focus is psychological trauma and recovery. He also treats mood disorders, anxiety related disorders including panic disorders and phobias. He works with families, dyads, children, adults or couples and as an infant mental health provider.

“Life is worth living, let’s find ways to enjoy it.”

Ana Gomez-Taylor received her Master of Social Work from the NYU Silver School of Social Work and is a licensed social worker in New York. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.

Ana invites clients into a safe space to be themselves and explore challenging emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. She uses a wide variety of methods in session, including mindfulness and body work, but believes that the client is their own best expert. 

Michael Garcia is a Licensed Social Worker with a total of eight years in social services, three of which have been working with the adolescent population in a high school setting. He is dedicated and passionate to see positive growth in the lives of his students, more specifically, at risk students in the Bronx. He is excited to be working with you.

Amanda Mannarino received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Louisville and her Master of Social Work from NYU Silver School of Social Work. Amanda started her career in Kentucky working in an inpatient setting with clients ages 18 and up. The clients that she worked with had a wide range of diagnoses from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and OCD. When Amanda moved to New York City, she changed her population of focus to children and adolescents, which is the population she is currently working with. Amanda collaborates with teachers and families to ensure that her clients are receiving the best all-around care and treatment. Amanda is very intentional with her work and is very passionate about helping and supporting her clients through whatever they may bring to their sessions.

LeeAnn Mogel received her Master of Social Worker degree at the University of South Carolina and is a licensed social worker in New York State. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma with children and adolescents.

LeeAnn loves to be creative and integrate art into her practice. She believes it is important for clients to have an artistic means in order to express their emotions. In addition, LeeAnn offers a client-centered approach and believes each client has their own unique abilities.

Stephanie Cetel, LMSW graduated cum laude from NYU School of Social Work. Prior to receiving her masters, she graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University with a BS in Human Development and Family Science and a minor in psychology. She specializes in working with children and adolescents, and has worked with individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. Stephanie strives to assist individuals in improving their mental health and overall wellbeing by creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for her clients.

Miah Cronen is an LMSW with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and Masters of Social Work from New York University. Miah started her therapy experience working with adolescents at an inpatient facility, which is where she discovered her passion for working with young adults.

Miah has experience working with adolescents with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD among others. Miah is very dedicated to working with adolescents and young adults to help them achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being by building a strong therapeutic relationship and utilizing evidence based practices.

Felicia Anderson is a Licensed Social Worker who has been in practice for over 15 years working in different areas of social services to help those in need of Mental Health support. She is a specialist in children and family services. She is also certified in anger management. Her goal is to assist children and families with their daily struggles as they relate to children with ADHD, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation, Depressive Mood Disorder, Anxiety, Family Discord, Poor Anger Management, Low Frustration Tolerance, Marriage and Relationship conflicts. She is experienced with children 5 -18 years of age. Through her work with clients, she helps them learn appropriate coping skills to manage their symptoms.

The therapeutic relationship is a partnership explored within a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together, we can work towards resolving feelings of sadness, anxiety, and understanding maladaptive patterns. You will gain insight into changing problematic behaviors through methods including play therapy, behavior management, skills building, coping skill building and verbal therapy and family therapy.

Felicia is experienced with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process for children with special needs through the board of education, as well as the referral process for residential schools. She also provides family home studies for adoptions as well as court ordered supervision.

Facing any type of mental health or substance abuse disorder is difficult. Being involved with court orders might feel overwhelming, and crumbling relationships can feel devastating. Martha is equipped to support you in being successful through the process of healing, growth, and reinvention. She serves individuals and couples from children to geriatric adults, substance abuse clients, court and non-court ordered clients. Martha specializes in immigration evaluations, hardship waivers , VAWA, Asylums reports, substance use disorders and personality disorder treatments.

Martha works to help clients build insight, growth, and lasting change through treatment. She values a customized, holistic approach to mental health and incorporates spiritual therapeutic methodologies for clients who prefer that style.

Tanya Culver is an LMHC who works with a diverse population. In addition to her work at Fieldston Counseling she is a Licensed Counselor for the New York City Department of Education with an Advanced Certification in Mental Health Counseling. Her approach to therapy is empathic, engaged, and collaborative.  In a nurturing, safe, nonjudgmental environment together, you will explore life’s daily challenges, heal from painful relationships and learn skills, strategies, and techniques to generate personal insight, awareness and identify areas for empowered change.  In working with clients, she utilizes cognitive-behavior, solution-focused & mindfulness approaches.

“Life is a journey and I would like to help you navigate yours!”

Gerardo is an LMHC with a Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Studies from Colby College and an MS in Mental Health Counseling from LIU Brooklyn University. He has also completed some MFA work in film at Columbia University. Gerardo is a fully bilingual mental health counselor commonly guided by a humanistic and multicultural approach to therapy. He believes no client is the same, and understanding an individual’s background, culture, and issues is critical to the therapeutic process.

Gerardo is committed to creating a comfortable and safe space for clients to discover the details needed for successful counseling outcomes. His open style exists to raise awareness for his clients around their stressors and concerns. He is committed to providing a dynamic, supportive therapeutic process that allows clients to contemplate and understand their situations, needs, and choices. Gerardo has been a competitive professional athlete, teacher, and education consultant.

Racquel Jones is an LMHC and a Licensed School Counselor with the New York City Department of Education for the past sixteen years. She has worked with children for twenty-one years and has a passion for developing the whole child. She has a degree in Psychology from Binghamton University and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Mercy College. She is passionate about helping others build healthy coping skills. Developing a balanced and healthy mental well-being is her focus in mental health counseling. She specializes in assisting adolescents, children, and adults in managing stress, anxiety and supporting clients through family, life, career, relationship, and social and emotional changes.

Teri Martin-Chapman has counseled and assisted families and children of all ages for 27 years in the New York City public and private education systems. She began her career working with students with developmental and learning disabilities; providing individual and group counseling and teaching psycho-educational curriculums to grades K-12. Advocating for increased social emotional learning in schools has been a priority that has paid off most recently, as school systems across the country have begun to put it front and center of school curriculums. Her work with children and young adults focuses on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Helping others become aware of how negative thought patterns contribute to unpleasant emotions and behaviors is a large part of her work. She is committed to supporting people in their desire to change and grow. She is proud to be a part of the Fieldston Counseling team, a community dedicated to mental health and wellness.

Alexandra L. Torres-Ventura is a Wellness Partner. She is deeply committed to sharing her love of movement with others through the power of Pilates and dance.

A Bronx native, Alexandra began dancing at the age of 9 and feels fortunate to have discovered her true passion early in life. She is an alumna of the famed Performing Arts HS and was awarded a full scholarship to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Alexandra has performed with various modern dance companies in NYC for over 30 years and, upon discovering the power of Pilates, began practicing it daily to strengthen her body and refine existing weaknesses. Alexandra credits this core conscious exercise with extending the life of her dance career and contributing greatly to her postural health.

Alexandra incorporated her passion for practicing Pilates into her career in 2003, when she received her 600-hour teacher certification at Power Pilates in NY under the tutelage of classical master teacher, Bob Liekens. A lifelong learner herself, Alexandra continues her studies with an ever-evolving list of distinguished teachers in the field of mind/body fitness. Alexandra uses her own curiosity as a mind/body student to directly connect with each client and uniquely shape his / her Pilates journey.

Alexandra is currently teaching private Pilates sessions via Zoom.

Dr. Ilona Abitbol is a highly skilled and compassionate Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with 20 years of experience. She specializes in Integrative Acupuncture, offering holistic solutions for a wide range of health concerns with a concentration in auricular medicine and neuroacupuncture. Dr. Abitbol’s expertise lies in addressing pain management, allergies, digestive disorders, neurological conditions, emotional well-being, gynecological issues, Lyme disease, Viral sequelae, and long-haul COVID.

With her commitment to ongoing education and personalized patient care, Dr. Abitbol ensures that each individual receives the attention and treatment they deserve. Patients describe her as compassionate, thorough, and attentive, making her an exceptional practitioner who is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health and a balanced life.

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