About Mia
Mia Rosenberg, LCSW always knew that her passion was in helping children and families, so she followed her dreams through a major in Psychology with a minor in Child Development, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Florida State University. She continued to pursue her goals by graduating with a Masters degree in Social Work from New York University, with an emphasis on clinical work. Mia furthered her education by gaining certification Child and Family Therapy from New York University. Mia has been featured in a variety of both professional and non-professional news publications such as bustle.com, elitedaily.com, and yahoo.com, just to name a few.
Approach
Mia has dedicated her practice to helping children, adolescents, families, and young adults who may be facing obstacles in their personal, social, or professional lives. Mia will help you reach your goals by providing you with the skills and the best quality of service that you or your child may need. With her experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, Mia will help you find results through her unique approach to psychotherapy. Her approach is to look at each individual as unique and different while using a solution-focused lens. She creates individualized treatment plans based on each client’s unique presenting problem and individual needs.
Mia believes in a strengths-based approach, which allows collaborative problem solving and building trust and honesty with the client, while also emphasizing possibilities. Mia’s added humorous and playful touch allows for a compassionate and relatable approach to the therapeutic alliance she creates with her clients. With her training in acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy, and play therapy, Mia is here to support the change you are looking for.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Relationships
Behavioral concerns
Friendships
ADHD
Executive Function
Impulse Control
Social Skills
Parenting
Depression
School Life
Home Life
About Kendall
For as long as she can remember, Kendall Bovarnick, LCSW wanted to help people navigate life’s challenges. She moved to New York City to attend graduate school and obtain a master’s in Social Work at Columbia University after she finished her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Syracuse University. She has experience working with clients of all ages, with individual work and family work, in both school and medical settings.
Approach
Kendall has a warm and empathetic approach that helps her clients feel heard and well supported. Through authenticity and transparency, Kendall creates a comfortable environment for clients to be vulnerable, open and reflective without fear of judgement. By utilizing a strengths based approach, Kendall helps clients identify and utilize their existing strengths to overcome challenges and adversities, while also helping to build skills that will increase their ability to manage anxiety, depression and life transitions.
Kendall works collaboratively with her clients to help them navigate life transitions including new jobs, new relationships, entering the world of adulthood, and through the challenges of receiving medical diagnoses. These transitions often come with emotional stressors, and through her eclectic approach, Kendall will tailor each session to meet your needs. Kendall prides herself work collaboratively with her clients to find joy and fulfillment in their lives.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Stress Management
Self-Esteem
Friendships
Home Life
Relationship Issues
Depression
About Isabella
Isabella Gabaldon, LMSW, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and moved to Greenwich, Connecticut, at the age of six. Navigating the challenges of adapting to a new culture while preserving her Venezuelan heritage, Isabella’s early experiences were pivotal in fostering her resilience and adaptability. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Anthropology from the University of Colorado-Boulder, where she developed a deep appreciation for understanding diverse cultures and human behavior, and then pursued a Master of Social Work at Columbia School of Social Work, graduating.
Approach
Isabella brings a profound sense of empathy and compassion to her psychotherapy practice, focusing on meeting clients where they are in their personal journeys. Her client-centered, strengths-based approach helps utilize the unique challenges each client faces, and therefore Isabella develops tailored treatment plans that address specific needs. Isabella’s approach is characterized by flexibility and creativity, recognizing that effective therapy often requires innovative solutions and a willingness to explore different therapeutic methods.
Central to Isabella’s practice is her commitment to forming deep, trusting relationships with her clients. By understanding their experiences and perspectives, she creates a safe and nurturing environment that fosters healing and growth. Her own experiences as an immigrant provide her with valuable insights into the complexities of identity, belonging and resilience.
Isabella is skilled in using age-appropriate, relatable techniques to engage younger clients which allows self-expression and the ability to effectively build coping skills. By maintaining an open dialogue and actively seeking feedback, Isabella ensures that her clients feel supported and understood throughout their therapeutic journey. Her goal is to empower clients while helping them build on their strengths and navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Depression
Friendships
Social Life
Life Transitions
Romantic Relationships
Mindful Exercises
Coping Skills
Interpersonal Relationships
Child and Adolescent Therapy
About Averi
Averi Kaplowitch, LMSW, has always had a passion for working with children and families from a young age. Averi was a double major in Psychology and Social Work with a minor in Human Development and Family Science at Syracuse University, where she then went on to earn her Master’s degree at New York University Silver School of Social WorkAveri has a wide array of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and young adults in schools and community settings conducting psychosocial assessments and providing individual and group psychotherapy to enhance the individual needs of her clients.
Approach
Averi provides a safe, warm, welcoming and accepting environment for her clients where they have a confidential space to openly express themselves by fostering compassion and empathy. Averi carefully structures her approach to meet each client’s unique and individual needs. She builds a strong therapeutic alliance by cultivating trust and open communication.
Averi is committed to helping her clients overcome challenges, foster social and emotional growth, enhance their overall quality of life, and gain concrete tools and coping skills. Her goal is to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients that is a supportive mechanism for change and empowerment. Through active listening and a non-judgmental approach, Averi works collaboratively with each client to navigate life’s challenges.
Using a strengths-based approach, Averi empowers her clients to build upon their already established strengths to foster resilience. Using a multimodal approach to therapy including cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and a strengths-based focus, Averi helps her clients increase self-esteem and confidence. Averi’s clients leave her sessions feeling empowered and ready to take on daily challenges. She looks forward to making meaningful change with you.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
ADHD
Behavioral Concerns
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Coping Skills
Depression
Friendships
Home Life
Interpersonal Relationships
Social Skills
School Life
Trauma
About Parker
Parker is our therapy dog!
Parker is a Bernedoodle* dog who was raised in New York City. Parker's sweet disposition and genuine nature make him the perfect therapy dog to those who choose to work with him. Some of Parker's favorite activities include relaxing, going to the park, and playing ball whenever he can. Parker can't wait to sit by your side as he watches you find success and accomplish your goals.
*Bernedoodle: Poodle and Bernese Mountain Dog mix. Parker is 75% poodle and only 25% bernese mountain dog making him non-shedding and allergy friendly.