Lauren Ricciardi, LCSW
Owner, Psychotherapist, Supervisor
Individuals - Teens, Young Adults, Adults
With 13+ years of clinical experience, Lauren Ricciardi has been practicing Psychotherapy in the NYC area in a variety of clinical settings: an outpatient mental health clinic, a preschool, private schools specializing in ASD treatment, a residential treatment center for children, in-home play therapy programs for children diagnosed with Autism, a therapeutic foster boarding home program, and a public elementary school counseling program.
Lauren currently provides Therapy to teens and young adults. Lauren uses a dynamic, engaging, empathetic and relational approach within her therapeutic process, as the relationship built between Therapist and client is incredibly important to the therapeutic process. Lauren is therapeutically eclectic, creating space for mindfulness, somatic, insight oriented, attachment-focused and strengths based approaches. Lauren provides Therapy to clients presenting with symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, family and relational challenges, identity exploration and understanding, and life transitions.
Tina Zug, LCSW-R
Psychotherapist and Supervisor
Individuals - Adults
(She/Her)
Tina has been providing therapy to clients for over 15 years. Tina’s therapeutic relationships have predominantly focused on working with young and older adults facing a wide variety of life and mental health challenges: Depression, Anxiety, significant life changes, loss/grief, marital issues, and emotional complications related to trauma. Tina’s therapeutic style is psychodynamic and relationally oriented.
Tina is excited to have the continued opportunity to provide therapy services to adults experiencing challenges and emotional distress related to Depression, Anxiety and Mood disorders.
Maria Lambrinoudis, MHC LP
Psychotherapist
Individuals - adolescents, teens and adults
(She/Her)
Every individual is capable of creating positive change in their lives -- sometimes all that is needed is patience, care, and guidance! Maria's approach to therapy is one that incorporates techniques from several modalities, while also using warmth, humor, and mindfulness. Maria's goal as a clinician is to provide encouragement, empowerment, and a safe place for her clients as they navigate through difficult times.
Maria has experience working with a wide range of clients of various ages, mental health challenges, and cultural backgrounds. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Some of her experience includes providing guidance and intervention to those who are undergoing difficult life transitions, anxiety, stress, and depression. Additionally, Maria also has experience in helping individuals who struggle with communication issues, showing themselves compassion, and interpersonal relationships.
When the going gets tough...come to therapy, let's talk about it!
Joanlie Washington, MFT
Individuals and Couples
(She/Her)
Joanlie works with individuals, couples, and families. Her therapeutic approach is relational and systemic, with an emphasis on understanding life challenges in relation to issues of social justice, cultural formation, and family systems. She collaborates with clients to author their own definitions of meaningfulness in the world. Joanlie provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while working towards personal goals for change, growth, and healing.
Krystle Cheirs-Roberts, LMSW
Individuals - Adolescents (12+), teens, and Adults
(She/Siya)
Krystle is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who is queer, multiracial, and a first generation child of an immigrant.
A graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups; and a focus on sexuality and gender, Krystle is passionate about creating safe spaces and empowering women, LGBTQIA+ and gender fluid individuals, young adults, and adolescents through compassionate, culturally responsive, and affirming therapy. She is also a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) and a Spanish speaker.
Krystle is dedicated to fostering good mental health and well-being for clients through a collaborative and anti-oppressive strengths-based approach, using elements of narrative therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mind-body connection, and breath work (where appropriate) to support and guide clients through their life journey.