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Founding Partners & Directors

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Morgen Rappa (she/her/hers) LCSW, CHHC, ADHD-CCSP Owner & Founder

Allan Thomas (he/him/his) LCSW-R Owner & Founder

Allan Thomas (he/him/his) LCSW-R Owner & Founder


  • Status: Waitlist
  • Focus: Provides Formal ADHD Assessments, Neurodivergence, OCD, Holistic Coaching
  • Ages: Adolescents & Adults
  • Insurances: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, UHC, UHC/Optum, BCBS

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Allan Thomas (he/him/his) LCSW-R Owner & Founder

Allan Thomas (he/him/his) LCSW-R Owner & Founder

Allan Thomas (he/him/his) LCSW-R Owner & Founder


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Substance Abuse/Addiction, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
  • Ages: Adults
  • Insurances: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, UHC, UHC/Optum, BCBS

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Kimberly Mazza (she/her/hers) LCSW, PMH-C, CLC Owner & Founder

Allan Thomas (he/him/his) LCSW-R Owner & Founder

Emily Kramek (she/her/hers) LMHC-D Founding Director


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Perinatal Mental Health, Birth Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
  • Ages: Adults
  • Insurances: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, UHC, UHC/Optum, BCBS

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Emily Kramek (she/her/hers) LMHC-D Founding Director

Jackie Osnato (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinical Director

Emily Kramek (she/her/hers) LMHC-D Founding Director


  • Status: Accepting New Clients (Virtual only)
  • Focus: Provides Clinical ADHD Assessments, DBT, Art Therapy, Trauma
  • Ages: Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Couples
  • Insurances: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, UHC, UHC/Optum, BCBS

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Jackie Osnato (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinical Director

Jackie Osnato (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinical Director

Jackie Osnato (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinical Director


  • Status: Waitlist
  • Focus:  Adverse Childhood Experiences, Anxiety, Somatic Tools Communication skills, Yoga
  • Ages: Young Adults, Adults
  • Insurances: Aetna, BCBS, Selfpay/ Superbills

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Child, Adolescent & Play Therapy

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Kaileen Duncan (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinician

Allison “Ali” Hable (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinician

Allison “Ali” Hable (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinician


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Child-centered play therapy, art therapy, anxiety, trauma
  • Ages: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults
  • Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Self-pay/ Superbills

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Allison “Ali” Hable (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinician

Allison “Ali” Hable (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinician

Allison “Ali” Hable (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinician


  • Status: Not Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Trauma, play therapy, CBT, DBT, client-centered care
  • Ages: Children, Adolescents & Adults
  • Insurances: Self-pay / Superbills

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Erin Golestani (she/her/hers) LMSW Clinician

Allison “Ali” Hable (she/her/hers) LMHC Clinician

Erin Golestani (she/her/hers) LMSW Clinician


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Anxiety, depression, CBT, DBT, support for dancers
  • Ages: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults
  • Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Self-pay / Superbills

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Trauma, EMDR, Somatic Healing, Maternal Support

Sara Garnot (she/her/hers) LCSW Supervising Clinician


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Fertility Challenges
  • Ages: Young Adults & Adults
  • Insurances: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, UHC, UHC/Optum, BCBS

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Anxiety, Mood & Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Samantha Demmer(she/her/hers) CMHC-I Clinical Trainee

Samantha Demmer(she/her/hers) CMHC-I Clinical Trainee

Samantha Demmer(she/her/hers) CMHC-I Clinical Trainee


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Emotional overwhelm, anxiety, relationship challenges
  • Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Insurances: Self-pay / Sliding Scale

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Sierra Flores (she/her/hers) CMHC-I Clinical Trainee

Samantha Demmer(she/her/hers) CMHC-I Clinical Trainee

Samantha Demmer(she/her/hers) CMHC-I Clinical Trainee


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Couples Counseling, Mindfulness, Life Transitions, Anxiety, ASD/ADHD
  • Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults & Couples 
  • Insurances: Self-pay/Sliding Scale

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Relationships, Couples & Life Transitions

Josh Robbins (he/him/his) LMFT Clinican

Josh Robbins (he/him/his) LMFT Clinican

Josh Robbins (he/him/his) LMFT Clinican


  • Status: Waitlist
  • Focus: Couples Counseling, Families, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy
  • Ages: Individuals, Couples, Families
  • Insurances: Self-pay/Superbills

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Derek Staranowski (he/him/his) MHC-LP Clinician

Josh Robbins (he/him/his) LMFT Clinican

Josh Robbins (he/him/his) LMFT Clinican


  • Status: Accepting New Clients 
  • Focus: Life Transitions, Substance Use, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
  • Ages: Across the Lifespan & Couples
  • Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Self-pay / Sliding Scale

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Grief, health & Life Stressors

Carla Steckman, she/her/hers) LMSW Clinician

Ryland Perolli (he/him/his) MSW-I Clinical Trainee

Ryland Perolli (he/him/his) MSW-I Clinical Trainee


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Grief, infertility, caregiving burnout, chronic illness, life transitions
  • Ages: Adults
  • Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Self-pay / Superbills

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Ryland Perolli (he/him/his) MSW-I Clinical Trainee

Ryland Perolli (he/him/his) MSW-I Clinical Trainee

Ryland Perolli (he/him/his) MSW-I Clinical Trainee


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Life transitions, Neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ affirming care, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
  • Ages: Adults, Seniors
  • Insurance: Self-pay / Sliding Scale

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Neurodivergence, Identity & Family Systems

Claire Duke (they/them) CMHC-I Clinical Trainee

Eileen Cuneo(she/her/hers) MHC-LP (pending) Care Manager

Eileen Cuneo(she/her/hers) MHC-LP (pending) Care Manager


  • Status: Accepting New Clients
  • Focus: Neurodivergence (ASD/ADHD), IDD, art therapy, LGBTQ+ affirming care
  • Ages: All Ages
  • Insurances: Self-pay / Sliding Scale

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Eileen Cuneo(she/her/hers) MHC-LP (pending) Care Manager

Eileen Cuneo(she/her/hers) MHC-LP (pending) Care Manager

Eileen Cuneo(she/her/hers) MHC-LP (pending) Care Manager


  • Status: NOT accepting new clients
  • Focus: School stress, anxiety, family systems
  • Ages: Elementary children & families
  • Insurances: Self-pay / Sliding Scale

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Client Care & Administrative Team

Jill Kramek (she/her/hers) Bookkeeper, Office Manager

Rutabaga "Ruty" Mazza C.C.O. Chief Comfort Officer

Rutabaga "Ruty" Mazza C.C.O. Chief Comfort Officer


  • Status: Keeping Compass Running Smoothly
  • Focus: Billing, bookkeeping, office operations
  • Ages: Supports Clients & Clinicians


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Rutabaga "Ruty" Mazza C.C.O. Chief Comfort Officer

Rutabaga "Ruty" Mazza C.C.O. Chief Comfort Officer

Rutabaga "Ruty" Mazza C.C.O. Chief Comfort Officer


  • Status: Accepting Belly Rubs
  • Focus: Anxiety reduction, emotional support, expert cuddling, tail wags
  • Ages: Anyone who says "aww!"
  • Insurances: Accepts treats, tennis balls, and compliments

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Winston "Winnie" Golestani C.C.H-T Chief Happiness Officer Trainee

Rutabaga "Ruty" Mazza C.C.O. Chief Comfort Officer

Winston "Winnie" Golestani C.C.H-T Chief Happiness Officer Trainee


  • Status: Currently training to become a Certified Therapy Dog
  • Focus: Neurodivergent support, transitions, making people smile.
  • Ages: Anyone who is open to wiggles and belly rubs.
  • Insurances: Accepts treats, praise, and smiles.

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We Are Growing – Join Our Team!

Join Our Team

Compass Counseling & Wellness Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (Hybrid: In-Person and Virtual) Position: Licensed Psychotherapist (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) Choice of W2 Employee or 1099 Independent Contractor.

Are you looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking private practice? Compass Counseling & Wellness is seeking a fully licensed therapist to join our growing group! We pride ourselves on standing apart from the traditional clinic setting. Our multidisciplinary team comes from a wide array of backgrounds and modalities, bringing unique individuality to the care we provide. We operate on a mix of private pay and insurance and are looking for a dedicated clinician to expand our team.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible Employment Options: Choose the structure that fits your lifestyle, either a W2 Employee track with benefits or a 1099 Independent Contractor track for maximum autonomy.
  • Comprehensive Benefits (W2 Track): W2 Employees are eligible for generous perks, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, as well as up to 2 weeks of Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Leave for those maintaining a full-time caseload. 
  • Administrative & Marketing Support: Billing and insurance claims are handled by Headway or our internal team. Client referrals and marketing are managed by our staff so you can focus on clinical care (though self-advocacy is always encouraged!).
  • A Supportive Environment: A collaborative team culture that celebrates individuality, backed by supportive leadership and weekly supervision options.
  • Practice Protections: Strict no-show policy protection.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Hybrid model with the ability to choose your own hours (Monday to Friday, with one weekend day or evening shifts to accommodate peak hours).

Qualifications:

  • Licensure: Candidates MUST hold an active, unrestricted clinical license in the State of New York (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT).
  • Clinical Skills: Experience treating children and adolescents or couples is highly valued. Ability to work seamlessly in both in-person and telehealth formats.
  • Professionalism: Self-motivated, flexible, and possesses strong time management, scheduling, and patient retention skills.

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to info@compasswellnesspllc.com

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