Therapists in Pleasant Valley, NY

Claudia Mitchell-Gambino, LMHC, NCC is a New York State licensed mental health counselor and board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). She has worked with individuals ranging in age from 18 "“ 75+ suffering from severe mental illness, as well as children and adolescents with emotional & behavioral issues. Areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, substance use and trauma & stress disorders.

Maydeline Morales is a bi-lingual, Spanish speaking, New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and NYS Certified School Psychologist. Maydeline has experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, families and couples in individual and group settings. She specializes in various treatment approaches including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

Kathy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 1995. It can be difficult to reach out for help. With Kathy, you can expect a warm, welcoming place to freely express yourself. Together you will address the issues you identify as problematic, build on your strengths and work on changes you would like to make. Together you and Kathy will set goals for treatment and work towards achieving them. In her free time, Kathy enjoys arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and family time.

Ms. Welch is a New York State licensed mental health counselor who treats children, adolescents, adults and families. She received her master's in mental health counseling from Marist College. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). She has experience working with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral issues, trauma, family relational issues, and partner relational issues. She works in the Carmel and Millbrook offices.

LCSWR. Masters of Social Work specializing in Child and Family Therapy from Fordham University. Post Masters in Child and Adolescent Therapy from Fordham University. Field instructor (SIFI) for NYU.

I have just completed Level 3 Training in Relational Life Therapy and advanced to Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with membership in the International Association of Trauma Professionals. I have a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling am currently licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in New York (LMHC). I have completed LifeForce Yoga Practitioner Training, Somatic Experiencing certifications and several Trauma Informed Yoga/Care certifications. I have been dedicated to giving back and worked on community projects for 20+ years as well as developed a free resource company Everyone Needs You Always, ENYA.

Jennifer Mott is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Jennifer graduated with her undergraduate degree from Nazareth College and then continued on to get her master's degree from SUNY Oswego in Mental Health Counseling. Before coming to LifeStance Health, Jennifer worked with both children and adults in various matters surrounding the foster care system. Jennifer uses a person-centered approach while incorporating various techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. Jennifer works in both the Millbrook and Yorktown Heights offices.