Ms. Flores asserts, “ One of the biggest lessons I have learned as a clinician, is the relationship alliance that is developed over time with my clients. Through this process, healing and transformation can occur. The negative impact of traumatic relationships has brought my clients to the therapy room and it is through a healthy correcting relationship, that they will find healing.”

Dayana earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Long Island University. She has received 2 years of expert knowledge in implementing Dialectical Behavioral Skills and thus has obtained a DBT certification in foundational training. Over the past 6 years, she has gained a wealth of knowledge working in the field of mental health working alongside children, teenagers, and young adults, specifically in the foster care system and intensive outpatient psychiatric hospitalization. As such, she is well-versed with the assortment of symptoms related to this population.

Ms. Flores is committed to helping clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. Her approach allows her to directly connect with clients in a manner that is comfortable and genuine. Through treatment, she provides her client with emotional safety through empathetic engagement, healthy challenges to usher growth, and autonomy to guide their treatment. Her goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to become the best version of themselves. One component of treatment she has found to be very effective, is the use of visual stimulation during sessions to further cement the concepts being processed which inevitably brings forth great insight.

When sitting across from Brianna Furer, you will be able to quickly ascertain her dedication to provide compassionate and effective counseling services. Ms. Furer states, “I believe in the power of therapy to create positive change in people’s lives.” Her approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration. One of the tenants of her practice is collaborative work. She will work alongside her clients to explore their unique experiences and develop personalized strategies for overcoming obstacles.

Ms. Furer’s areas of expertise include treating individuals with anxiety, agoraphobia, depression, relationship issues, PTSD, and ADHD. Whether you’re struggling with stress, facing a major life transition, or seeking support for a mental health concern, she is confident to provide guidance and support every step of the way.

The therapeutic approaches that guides her practice is the integration of various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based practices rooted in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This integration allows her to tailor my approach to meet the individual needs and preferences of each client. Ms. Furer’s goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, gain insight into your challenges, and develop skills to cope effectively.

In your healing journey with Brianna, you can expect to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, cultivate resilience, and make meaningful changes that can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life. She will work to identify issues and gain a comprehensive understanding of your unique perspectives so we can determine what therapeutic strategies work best for you. You will learn new coping mechanisms to help you understand how your thought patterns affect your everyday life. You will embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, navigating challenges and celebrating victories along the way. Whether you’re seeking short-term support or long-term therapy, Brianna is committed to empowering you to live authentically and to thrive.

The ability to connect and make a difference in the life of others has always been Jennifer’s guiding light. Her ability to connect so easily and attune to her client’s emotions are one of her greatest strengths. She aspires to create a safe space for her clients, to feel seen and heard, as she believes these moments are the healing elements to every wounded soul.

After earning a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work, Jennifer furthered her education at NY Medical College. She has worked in the healthcare field for three decades taking on many different roles, of which included several leadership positions. Through these experiences, Jennifer has kept her focus on the work of service and drowning out the background noise of organization politics. Jennifer has defined herself by making her life’s work about inspiring others to recognize the beauty of serving those in need with grace. The kind, gentle approach she has, meshes well with strength based positive psychology, psychodynamic therapy technique, schema and interpersonal therapy. Through these therapeutic processes, Jennifer continues to strive by honoring every individual in her presence, helping them share their story in a safe, nurturing space. Jennifer truly cares about others; the inspiration for this work came early from the love her amazing grandmother had for her. The legacy of that love carries her onward in this profession. The message of beauty and warmth rings true with this quote: “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others, for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness: and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are not alone.” – Audrey Hepburn.

Working hard is no stranger to Jennifer, but when she kicks back, she enjoys the elegance of vintage fashion. Any chance she gets, she surrounds herself in nature where she jogs amongst the trees. Lastly, her greatest joy are the moments she shares laughing hysterically with her three fantastic boys! Laughter warms the soul.

An empowering quote from Martin Luther King: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others?” It calls us to connect to our inner altruistic nature and serve. Latonya James stated, “In my own journey, I have answered this call to action by advocating for victims of violence, volunteering with community programs and ultimately choosing a career in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Latonya James obtained her undergraduate degree in legal studies. She is currently completing her pre-licensed hours towards her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy at Mercy University. Latonya is also an Army Veteran and a Certified Victims Advocate for the Westchester Medical Center. She believes that in the therapeutic room, change can be manifested through the expression of empathy and validation which fosters a warm and inviting environment. The process of grief and loss are weaved throughout all therapeutic presentations. A quote that speaks of the grief process and guides her practice states: “The hole never fills, but new life will grow around it, so plant some seeds and do whatever makes you feel better or help you get through the toughest parts.” One of Latonya’s tenets is that she meets her clients where they are. She also encourages a collaborative process to aid her clients to define their vision of success. The simple lesson of showing kindness because you never know what someone’s journey involves was taught to her in childhood, and it has paved her path to become a helper. She is looking forward to journeying with her clients to a healed landing space.

Latonya enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and seeks to expand her mind and expose herself to new adventures whether in a book or en-vivo.

Beverly Jensen believes that fostering healthy, loving connections with the mind, body and spirit are important aspects of the human journey. This perspective is the mantra that guides her in every facet of her personal and professional life.

Beverly is currently completing her pre-licensed hours toward her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Mercy University. She is dedicated to collaborating with you to help you unlock your true self, create a fulfilling life, and cultivate meaningful relationships. A quote that inspires her practice states, “Therapy is a journey, not a destination. It’s about learning to love and accept yourself, and to find the strength to change the things you can.” – unknown. If you are looking for guidance through a challenging situation, seeking to develop better relationships, or reframe your mindset, Beverly will utilize complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques that will enable change.

With a background in the performing arts and fifteen years of mentoring and coaching children, she understands how the tools cultivated in therapy are elemental in fostering resiliency and breeding change. Together, she will support you in identifying your needs, establishing goals, and discovering how best to cultivate self-compassion, awareness, and growth. Merging the elements of the mind and body can bring about an awakening of change. Through a cognitive perspective lens, Beverly challenges her clients to “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.”- Wayne Dyer. Your best version of yourself is waiting to meet you.

Rochelle Mercer stands on the promises of hope that no matter the circumstance, trouble doesn’t last always. This beacon of light is what she holds in the therapeutic space to engage clients in the healing process.

Rochelle Mercer is an NYS Licensed Master Social Worker. She obtained her Masters in Social Work degree from Adelphi University. She has worked in various settings within the field of Social Work and has served in various roles, including special projects and managerial duties, within child welfare, mental health, substance use, and early intervention. She currently serves as a Maternal Health Supervisor for a maternal care program. Rochelle strives to provide a supportive and empathic safe space for pregnant women and ultimately anyone she encounters. In the therapeutic process, her clients have been taught how deep the veins of resiliency lie. Resiliency produces character and character displays the lessons that have been taught. Rochelle journeys with her clients by utilizing the tools of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, and Interpersonal Therapy based on their needs. She employs psycho-education with her clients who are managing through the postpartum period. No matter the techniques being used, Rochelle embodies a strength-based perspective that has been proven to be effective.

She also enjoys community service, singing, dancing, and event planning and decor. Her favorite quote has become her mantra… Know your baseline, stay grounded, and remain steadfast in your faith.

Ms. Pearse received her Bachelor of Social Work at College of New Rochelle and her Masters of Social Work at University at Buffalo; graduating Summa Cum Laude from both programs. Throughout her professional career, Ms. Pearse has had the opportunity to work with various populations. From inmates to special education students, homeless to high-risk youth, Ms. Pearse has learned that every person has the innate ability to overcome the challenges set before them. Ms. Pearse has first-hand experience with the struggles (and successes) of raising and advocating for special needs children, the emotional labors of merging a blended family, as well as the wide array of feelings and prejudice surrounding adoption, foster care, and interracial families.

Believing that, by learning to understand our physiological self, we can develop a more complete understanding of our psychological and emotional self, Ms. Pearse embraces a concentration is in Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focus Therapy, and Human Behavior. While Ms. Pearse has a working knowledge and understanding of several therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, etc.), she believes that the natural ebb and flow of the therapeutic relationship will dictate the intervention needed to facilitate success.

Ms. Pearse’s warm and accepting personality enables her to create a safe place for all her clients. Understanding that therapeutic process in not a race, but a life long journey toward peace and happiness, Ms. Pearse allows her clients to move at the pace they feel comfortable, while not being afraid to offer a little comforting nudge when needed. In addition to using her EFT training with adults and adolescents, Ms. Pearse provides a safe and straightforward space for couples to recognize their triggers, rebuild trust, and renew their connection. Believing that honesty is the best policy, she can forge relationships that enable her to deliver her services in a way that encourages growth, trust, and stability for her clients. Whatever path has led her clients to therapy, Ms. Pearse is humbled and honored to take the first step of that thousand mile journey, along side her clients.

Lismary aspires to be a beacon of light, a reminder to all that the path ahead is achievable with one small step.

Lismary Betances takes a holistic and collaborative approach to healing, recognizing that the client is the expert in their own lives. By allowing them to lead, Lismary holds space and listens to the narratives and experiences that have led individuals to where they are. Through this collaborative approach, Lismary helps with identifying strengths, overcoming challenges, and working towards meaningful goals.

Lismary has obtained a bachelor’s in psychology and sociology from Mercy University. Lismary is currently completing her pre-licensed hours toward her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Mercy University. Lismary believes and is guided by the power of connection and relationship. A great quote from Brené Brown is “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”

One of the biggest lessons Lismary has learned from a client is that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. Change and growth are not linear, and she will support you in those moments of turmoil and resistance, working together towards lasting change. Having worked with children, adolescents, teens, and adults; Lismary believes that our earlier experiences play a significant role in shaping us into who we are. She encourages clients to come as they are, recognizing that addressing struggles with openness is one of the first steps to growth.

Janel Elife has always known that her career path would allow her to connect with others in a meaningful way. Janel states, “I want to guide my clients to find the healthiest version of themselves.”

Janel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Mercy University. She brings a foundation of experience supporting students through IEP testing and assessment, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for the ways emotional, cognitive, and systemic factors intertwine in human development. In addition to her graduate studies, Janel has pursued specialized training in somatic and narrative approaches to working with panic and anxiety. She is continually inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and by the words of Stephen Chbosky:

“I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons. And maybe we’ll never know most of them. But even if we don’t have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there.”

Guided by a relational and systemic lens, Janel approaches therapy as a collaborative and compassionate process that honors the complexity of each client’s lived experience. She strives to create a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and families can explore their inner worlds, uncover patterns, and move toward greater integration and healing. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and somatic and narrative frameworks, she supports clients in recognizing how emotions manifest in the body, influence thought patterns, and shape relationships. Her work is rooted in the belief that meaningful transformation arises when individuals feel seen, understood, and empowered to make sense of their stories.

Throughout her training, Janel has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including children, older adults, and families from varied cultural backgrounds. Her clients have taught her the profound importance of patience, presence, and honoring the nonlinear nature of healing. She believes that growth often emerges not from avoiding discomfort, but from learning to sit gently with it—trusting that even the smallest moments of awareness can create lasting change.

Perfection simply does not exist, and if perfection is what you seek, you may never find the most beautiful parts of yourself that are fractured but yet can brighten the biggest galaxy. Lauren Orrell embraces the fragmented pieces of her clients. Together, they will nurture and soften the pieces to make a masterpiece.

Lauren graduated from St. John’s University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in psychology. She is completing her degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Mercy University. Lauren also currently works in a behavioral health setting where she supports children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with autism.

Lauren is certified as a Registered Behavioral Technician by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Lauren uses a humanistic approach to treatment, which emphasizes recognizing every client as a whole person and more than just their symptoms. She seeks to support the whole family and identify the core issues, applying strategies from several other kinds of theories, including cognitive-behavioral, sociocultural, and narrative therapies. Lauren believes it is a privilege to engage with her clients in the therapy space.

The greatest lesson Lauren has learned from her clients is that every individual has their own unique strengths, and that with support and understanding, those strengths can become powerful sources of growth, healing, and resilience. Her message to her clients is “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it, and eventually, the confidence will follow.” – Carrie Fisher.

Rony Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mercy University and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Mercy University. She has several years of experience working in educational settings and is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families find healing through connection and understanding. Rony has collaborated with students, parents, and teachers from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This experience has deepened her awareness of how environment, culture, and communication shape the way individuals grow, relate, and heal.

Rony’s therapeutic approach is both narrative and collaborative. She believes her role as a therapist is to create a safe and compassionate space for clients to explore their stories, redefine their experiences, and uncover their strengths. She is led by the belief that when people can make sense of their stories and share them authentically, they begin to find their voice. The biggest lesson Rony has learned from sitting across from her clients is the resilience of the human spirit, the ability to take accountability, embrace vulnerability, and grow through adversity.

“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” This quote by Rumi connects deeply with Rony because it reminds her that even in the most difficult times, when it feels impossible to move forward, taking one small step can make all the difference. Whether that step comes from faith, strength, or simply necessity, each one brings us closer to clarity and light. It is a reminder that healing and growth often unfold through the courage to keep going, even when the path isn’t yet clear. She holds dear this sentiment while in session with her clients. Her message to her clients is – regardless of where you are in your journey, I will be there to help you take that first step, walking alongside you as you find your own way toward healing and self-understanding.