Miah Hamdan, LLMSW
Specializing in managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and anger, Miah employs a neurodiversity-affirming approach combined with the magic of creative expression and play to support children, teens, and young adults. Miah also works with parents and families struggling with their child’s defiant behaviors, helping to foster connection, resilience, and growth for the whole family.
Jamie Diaz, LLMSW
Jamie helps children and adults navigate grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. She is passionate about supporting neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ individuals and she also provides specialized care for infertility and perinatal mood & anxiety concerns.
Laura Thomas, LMSW
Laura is a DBT-informed and EMDR-trained therapist who empowers teens + adults to find emotional calm, build better relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and working with the LGBTQ+ community, she creates an affirming space where each individual's unique identity is celebrated + strengths are harnessed to build a resilient, fulfilling life.
Chris Barkway, LLC
Chris specializes in helping kids and adults manage anxiety, anger, ADHD, and trauma, using evidence-based approaches like Trauma-Focused CBT and Written Exposure Therapy. He’s all about finding solutions that actually work in real life to help you feel more confident and in control.
Jennifer Dear, MA, LMSW
Jen helps teens, college students, and young adults find steady ground when life feels overwhelming. With a background as a therapist, former NYC public school teacher and mom of three, she gets how messy and heavy life can be—and she creates a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. Jen helps clients tackle anxiety, stress, relationships, and big emotions with tools that actually work in real life, so you can feel more grounded and confident, one step at a time.
Mia Bacigalupo, LLMSW
Mia is passionate about helping children, teens, young adults, and families navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful connections with themselves and others. She takes a compassionate, client-centered approach, using play therapy and attachment-based strategies to support those experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related stressors. Mia is also deeply committed to creating a safe and affirming space for individuals in the LGBTQIA+ communities, ensuring every client feels seen, heard, and valued.
Kyla Dames, LMSW
Kyla helps neurodivergent teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by big emotions finally feel understood—and supported. Her work is centered on creating a space where clients feel safe to be themselves while learning practical, evidence-based tools to manage emotions with more confidence and calm. Kyla’s approach is affirming, collaborative, and tailored to each individual, helping clients move through life’s challenges feeling more grounded, empowered, and capable.
Melissa Rappaport, MA, LPC
Melissa works with children and teens (ages 8–18) navigating anxiety, depression, school stress, big emotions, social challenges, and family transitions, and has extensive experience with ADHD, Autism, PTSD, and self-harm concerns.
A former elementary teacher and school guidance counselor, she brings a strong understanding of how kids learn and cope both in and out of the classroom. Her work is grounded in evidence-based approaches including ACT, Parent Management Training (PMT), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and she is deeply committed to creating a safe, affirming space for at-risk and LGBTQIA+ youth.
Melissa offers convenient after-school appointments and takes a collaborative, play-based approach that helps young people build confidence, emotional regulation, and healthier communication skills — while partnering closely with parents to support lasting change.
Glory Hssain, LLMSW
Glory helps people untangle what feels heavy — whether that’s relationship stress, anxiety, life transitions, or navigating neurodivergence. She works with children, teens, adults, couples, and seniors, and is experienced in supporting ADHD, autism, depression, grief, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Her approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in genuine connection. Glory believes therapy should feel human and accessible, not clinical or intimidating. She partners with clients to build clarity, resilience, and practical tools — all while honoring who they are and the pace that feels right.
Michael Buckley, LLMFT
After more than 20 years as an elementary school teacher, Michael developed a deep understanding of how early experiences shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Now as a therapist, he works with teens and adults navigating trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges—helping them build insight, confidence, and healthier ways of relating.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Brainspotting, Michael helps clients understand their stories, shift long-standing patterns, and move toward more connected, grounded lives.
Elizabeth Turner, MFT Intern
Elizabeth works with individuals, couples, and families who want to better understand their relationships, process difficult experiences, and build stronger emotional connections. With more than 30 years of experience as an educator, she brings warmth, insight, and a deep appreciation for how supportive relationships help people grow. Elizabeth uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Brainspotting to help clients create greater emotional safety and connection in their lives.