Managing Partner & Supervising Clinician
Morgen's focus is overall wellness through therapeutic and holistic health coaching practices. She supports individuals and families, from adolescents to adults, in looking at their lives as a whole and finding balance emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially. Morgen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State, as well as a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, that supports treatment for anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, OCD, and other life stressors. Morgen is also an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, recognized by the Office of Professions, who offers formal assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for adolescents and adults.
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare (non-Medicaid), BCBS (non-Medicaid), Cigna.
Managing Partner & Supervising Clinician
Allan has years of experience in providing therapy in mental health settings and in private practice. He utilizes therapeutic approaches proven to be effective and is known for his ability to connect with clients in a caring, real, and honest way. Allan has had particular success in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse/addiction, and most mental health issues that may impede one's ability to achieve their potential. Allan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State.
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare (non-Medicaid), BCBS (non-Medicaid), Cigna.
Managing Partner & Supervising Clinician
Kimberly has worked in a variety of settings from birth to end of life. She connects well with adults through a variety of challenges they may be facing such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, relationships, and stress. Her approach is warm and supportive, while also encouraging She specializes in helping individuals find their path to healing from past and present traumas, including birth trauma. Kim is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, a lactation consultant, birth doula, and New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare (non-Medicaid), BCBS (non-Medicaid), Cigna.
Associate Director & Supervising Clinician
Emily is a Mental Health Counselor and specializes in working adults, young adults, adolescents, and couples. She utilizes different therapeutic techniques, such as dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness, to help folks articulate things they may not otherwise have the words to say. Emily offers a warm, supportive, safe environment for her clients to process their traumas or hardships and find a place of ease and healing.
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare (non-Medicaid), BCBS (non-Medicaid), Cigna.
Senior Clinician
Laura believes that counseling is a relational and collaborative process where we address and validate a client’s difficulties, focus on values and strengths, and work together to craft the life they want for themselves. She is a licensed psychologist with over a dozen years of experience working with a wide range of developmental, relational, and mental health concerns. In addition to traditional talk therapy, she provides education and coaching on evidence based practices to improve wellness and build resilience including stress reduction, yoga, and mindfulness practices.
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare (non-Medicaid), BCBS (non-Medicaid), Cigna.
Senior Clinician
Sara is a New York State Licensed Social Worker who believes that each person has the ability to improve their well-being. She utilizes a strengths-based approach to help clients develop skills to feel empowered and move forward. Sara has worked to support adolescents and adults with many issues including anxiety, depression, and trauma, and is particularly interested in supporting individuals who have experienced challenges related to fertility.
Sara is clinically supervised by Kimberly Mazza, LCSW, PMH-C.
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare (non-Medicaid), BCBS (non-Medicaid), Cigna.
Clinician
When it comes to the healing journey, Ali believes every person has the potential to be in control of their healing. Using a combination of client-centered approach, DBT, and CBT, she provides a space where clients feel heard, supported, and safe. Ali uses an inclusive manner of setting and reaching goals, showing clients that they will have the support they need to reach their desired level of understanding and healing from past and present trauma.
Ali is currently accepting new clients as a Mental Health Counselor- Limited Permit, clinically supervised by Morgen Rappa, LCSW. CHHC.
Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Clinician
Carla believes that empowerment, acceptance, and insight can be the keys to healing. Working together from a strengths-based perspective, Carla will help all clients reach new levels of self-understanding and discover their own power of healing. Carla enjoys working with adults navigating life transitions like college, new jobs, marriage, divorce, pregnancy and new parenthood. Carla is passionate about supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, caregiving burnout, parenting support, infertility or grief/loss. She has a special interest in oncology support and working with individuals who are living with chronic illness or pain.
Carla is a New York State Licensed Social Worker and receives clinical supervision from Morgen Rappa, LCSW, CHHC.
Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Clinician
Josh works with individuals, couples, and families to identify obstacles, achieve goals, and build resilience while promoting healing and peace of mind. He brings a relational lens to the issues and challenges that clients face and incorporates into his practice elements of narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness, while also providing practical relational tools for clients to employ outside of the therapeutic environment. He collaborates to find strength-based, solution-focused interventions that honor the diverse lived experiences of his clients.
Josh is currently accepting new clients and is clinically supervised by
Emily Kramek, LMHC.
Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Clinician
Eileen has a background in school social work and enjoys fostering growth and resilience in young minds. She specializes in working with adolescents to support them through the particular challenges they face at this difficult time of their lives. Her approach centers on collaboration and finding common goals among clients and their families. Eileen works with clients to help them see problems through perspectives other than their own, and to develop coping skills that resonate authentically. Eileen draws from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, strengths-based approaches, and play therapy to promote growth and development. Eileen has particular interest in working with anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and LGBTQ+ youth.
Clinician
Kaileen has a passion for assisting children, adolescents, and young adults find their voice and control their healing. She believes that with the right tools, everyone can achieve their goal of bettering their mental health and moving forward from their trauma. Kaileen has always had a passion for helping others in any way she can. She aspires to utilize different therapeutic techniques such as DBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and supportive therapy. Kaileen hopes to assist children and younger individuals in discovering the meaning of their feelings and helping them find mechanisms to cope with those feeling in a safe and supportive environment. As she grows as a Mental Health Counseling intern, she aims to help her clients feel understood and confident while on their therapeutic journey towards healing.
Kaileen is accepting new clients as a Mental Health Counselor- Limited Permit and is clinically supervised by Kimberly Mazza, LCSW, PMH-C.
Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Clinician
Jackie is passionate about working with adults, young adults, adolescents, and couples. Her specific area of focus is working with people who struggle with complex trauma and neurodivergence. She is a certified yoga instructor and trauma-informed life coach with a background in meditation, mindfulness, and restorative justice circles. In addition to traditional talk therapy, Jackie offers a somatic approach that helps people learn to feel embodied in their growth. She brings empathetic attunement, creativity, and humor to her practice and believes that we heal in connection with one another. Jackie is an avid lover of nature and a budding plant mom who spends her free time gardening, hiking, and swimming in the glorious lakes of the Hudson Valley.
Jackie is currently accepting new clients as a Mental Health Counselor- Limited Permit, clinically supervised by Morgen Rappa, LCSW. CHHC
Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Clinical Trainee
Bob is a Masters level Mental Health Counseling Intern from Southern New Hampshire University. Bob focuses on supporting children, adolescents, and adults struggling with various presenting issues and struggles. These include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. Bob is passionate about focusing on his work with Neordivergent clients and supporting them in navigating through life. Bob strives to use person-centered therapy, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and EFT to support clients through their presenting problems.
Bob spends time out of the office enjoying nature, catching up on what's new in pop culture, and refining his artwork.
Bob is clinically supervised by Emily Kramek, LMHC.
Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Clinical Trainee
Melissa is a Masters level Mental Health Counseling Intern from Pace University. She is a dedicated US Navy veteran bringing discipline and empathy to the field. Melissa is committed to learning how to integrate therapeutic approaches such as DBT, mindfulness, holistic, and person-centered therapy. She is passionate about serving adults and geriatric clients, hoping to specialize in grief and loss. In her free time, Melissa is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, empowering individuals both mentally and physically.
Melissa is currently accepting new clients and is clinically supervised by Kimberly Mazza, LCSW, PMH-C.
Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Clinical Trainee
Brendan is a Master’s level Mental Health Counseling Intern who is passionate about working with those struggling with mental health disorders such as Generalized Anxiety, Major Depression, and Traumatic Disorders. He utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing with a person-centered approach to help clients develop and practice mindfulness and coping skills. Brendan has an extensive background in working with adolescents and adults struggling with alcohol and other substance use disorders in drop-in centers, outpatient facilities, and substance use disorder rehabilitation facilities.
Through his experience and continuing education, Brendan hopes to help provide a confidential, trusting, and empowering environment where the client can take the lead in achieving their potential.
Brendan will begin in February 2024 and is currently accepting new clients. Brendan is currently accepting new clients and is clinically supervised by
Emily Kramek, LMHC.
Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Intern
Erin is a Masters level Social Work intern from Utica University. She has a strong interest in working with adolescents and young adults who are navigating challenges related to life transitions, as well as those struggling with anxiety and depression. Erin aspires to work with clients from a strengths-based approach and to learn how to utilize various therapeutic modalities including CBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She believes everyone deserves the chance to improve their quality of life. She is passionate about providing her clients with a warm, safe environment to make them feel heard, empowered, and supported.
In her free time, Erin enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and quality time with her family and friends.
Erin is supervised by Sara Garnot, LMSW.
Jill has a background in administrative and managerial work and offers her organizational support to the Compass Wellness team. She is passionate about streamlining wellness opportunities and services to help make mental health support more accessible. As a 500-hour yoga teacher, Jill brings mindfulness and intentional energy work to her everyday life.
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