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Hello! I believe healing is an ongoing journey that looks different for each individual. I invoke a holistic approach and utilize approaches based in psychodynamic theory, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. As part of the therapeutic process, I want to build a brave space with you, and empower you through your healing journey.

My name is Samantha G Stringer and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked with youths, adults, the elderly, veterans, church groups, and families as they struggled with conflicts, life transitions, mental health, and substance use related issues. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to inner healing and new beginnings!

Welcome! If you’re here, you’ve already taken an important step toward understanding yourself and creating meaningful change. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I’ve worked with diverse individuals navigating complex personal and relational challenges.

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who may appear to have everything together externally, yet internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by anxiety, life transitions, trauma, chronic illness, or loss. I aim to create a space where you can show up as your full, authentic self without judgment.

Whatever brought you here, whether it is navigating a chronic condition, supporting a child who learns differently, or simply feeling stuck, you deserve care that meets you where you are. I am Sara, a Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist with 17 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and seniors across New York. My approach is warm and creative, and I focus on goals that are realistic and truly attainable. I would love to help you take that next step.

I work with children, adults and parents struggling with neurodevelopmental issues. We explore current and past behavioral, social and learning strengths and weaknesses. Together we formulate an action plan with concrete, personalized goals. My goal is to help clients navigate these concerns effectively, with compassion and insight.

Melanie MacIntosh, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over ten years of nursing experience and a strong foundation in behavioral health. She provides compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care to individuals across the lifespan.

Melanie has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is skilled in psychopharmacology, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and crisis assessment and response. She holds additional certifications in suicide prevention through the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and completed the KySS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship Program, reflecting advanced training in the assessment and treatment of pediatric and adolescent populations.

She is a recipient of the DAISY Award, the Gold Heart Nurse of Distinction, & a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, honors that reflect her commitment to clinical excellence, collaborative care, and advocacy for patients and families.

Making sure you have a personalized, meaningful experience in therapy is very important to me. Let's find your voice and let's help you into a better spot so you can feel good about life. I have been in practice since 2003 working across many different settings. Through our initial discussions we will explore what may be underlying your current concerns and customize therapy so that your experience is meaningful. If you've ever felt like your previous therapists "just sat there and nodded", you won't have that experience here. I ask lots of questions and will keep you engaged throughout our time together.

Welcome to Headway. My name is Maria LoCastro, LCSWR. I've been a clinical social worker for over 20 years and have been working in the mental health field for almost 30 years. My path has been shaped by a deep interest in understanding how people adapt, cope, and heal through difficult experiences. I’ve worked across a range of settings, including outpatient mental health clinics, community-based programs, and leadership roles where I’ve supervised clinicians and helped shape services. These experiences shaped my approach to be both insight-driven and practical—helping clients understand themselves more deeply while also making meaningful, lasting changes in their daily lives.

I’m so glad you’re here. Navigating through adulthood comes with unique obstacles, especially in an era that we are saturated with social media, which keeps us connected, yet simultaneously challenges authentic connection.

Whether you’re exploring your identity, seeking affirming relationships, struggling with communication, facing societal pressures, or working through past experiences, I want you to know that you are seen, you are valued, and you are supported.

I take an eclectic approach to therapy; I tailor therapy to your needs. I am well-acquainted with Psychodynamic Therapy, and am receiving ongoing training in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy. I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, OCD, BPD and Relationship issues.

My practice is an inclusive and affirming space where you can bring your full self—without fear of judgment. You deserve to be heard, understood and valued. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out for a free 15 minute consultation. Let’s work together to help you create a life that feels more aligned, fulfilling, and true to who you are.

“Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going.” (Michael Scott) Hi! My name is Alyssa (she/her), and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I attended the CUNY College of Staten Island and received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been working in this field since 2019 and completed my internship working with Children of Substance Abusers, as well as their caregivers. From there, I worked in two private mental health practices, working with children, teens, and young adults in a variety of areas/modalities.

I conduct sessions with children, teens, young adults, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have experience working with clients who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, School-Related Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Anger, Relationship Conflicts, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Day-to-Day Life Stressors.