Meet The Team

Julianna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Hunter College and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. She has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

 

She has worked with multiple communities that vary significantly throughout her career with the intention to understand and assist each unique individual. She has worked with the geriatric population, parents and children, and couples. She has worked closely with those struggling with alcohol and substance abuse and addiction, and those with severe and mild mental health disorders  ranging from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia, bi-polar 1 and 2, and personality disorders. 

 

Julianna believes in looking into various aspects of a person’s life to assist in any way possible and relatable to the person. She has made a point to study many different cultural beliefs and value systems to better understand how to do this. She is a native New Yorker but has spent much of her adult life exploring different countries to experience their cultures and points of view.

 

Julianna believes that as we go through life and try to create beauty in it that we sometimes create knots and things become entangled, sticky, and uneasy to break through. Her purpose is to empower individuals and guide them on their path to bliss, ease, and everyday enjoyment. She believes that once we untangle these knots, it's easier to see and identify them.

 

Julianna fosters teamwork with everyone she works with to help them get through their difficulties. She is very transparent about telling her clients that sharing your secrets with someone can be scary and that sometimes it's OK to not want to process childhood trauma. She's there for anyone who just needs help getting through dark and stormy days that they want to keep hidden from everyone else.

 

Julianna firmly believes that we must guide the present toward our desired direction to provide for the future. She focuses on practical aspects of life like scheduling and organizing, which is her own personal superpower. She has created a holistic blanket throughout her practices that includes a mind, body and spirit approach. Mind- our thoughts and behaviors, body- our physical movements, and spirit- the hope and love that we hold in our hearts.

Douglas received his Masters Degree in Social Work in 2016 from Adelphi University, while also becoming certified in Zumba and Tai Chi. While receiving his Bachelor’s Degree from The College of New Rochelle in 2013, he also became an ISSA certified personal trainer. In 2009, he received various certifications in massage therapy from the Swedish Institute, Vinyasa Flow Yoga and meditation from Sonic Yoga, Karuna Reiki from the International Reiki Center, and shamanic healing from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. 

 

Douglas’ love and journey toward wellness began in his youth, at the age of eight. His parents introduced him to jogging, yoga and meditation. In 2009, he studied massage therapy, which reignited his passion for yoga; resulting in him receiving a certification in Vinayasa Flow Yoga and meditation. Recognizing that his loved ones and clients alike were craving a more well rounded healing experience, his path led him to become a Karuna Reiki Master and a student of Shamanic Healing. During 2013, his love of fitness peaked and provided him the opportunity to become a certified personal trainer that excelled his curiosity of the mind and emotions leading him into his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. 

 

Throughout all of his experiences, Douglas has acquired an all encompassing holistic approach to therapy through mind, body and spirit. He has worked with various communities including the geriatric and LQBTQ+ population. He has worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, questioning identity, substance use and abuse disorders, career goal and management, stress management, emotion regulation, family dynamics, post traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive behavioral therapy. 

Christina is a Licensed Social Worker. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the College of Staten Island and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. She works to create a welcoming and friendly environment for everyone to feel safe and heard. Using a client-centered and strengths-based approach working towards bettering themselves and resolving problems. Using a multidisciplinary approach combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness to help uncover the best possible solution to any and all difficulties an individual may encounter.

 

She has worked with multiple communities that vary significantly throughout her career. She has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in a variety of areas such as anxiety, depression, life stress, self-esteem, behavioral concerns, and more. Christina has worked closely with those struggling with alcohol and substance abuse and addiction, mental health disorders, and youth with developmental disabilities. She has been a trusted therapist for a variety of clients to help them achieve healthy and balanced personal lives and relationships.

 

Christina believes it is important to look at the client as a whole and not just as a part. She finds it deeply important to be the clients guide on the journey. Her purpose is to empower individuals and guide them on their path.