KEISHA J. SANDO, MA, LMHC, FOUNDER

Keisha J. Sando, founder MA, LMHC is a New York-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18+ years in the mental health field. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Eastern University and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University. Keisha has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  She has been trained in Trauma Systems Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  She is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional.  Keisha enjoys sharing her knowledge of ways to incorporate alternative medicine like vitamins, yoga, and healthy eating to help reduce unwanted mental health symptoms.  Keisha also connects well with women who find themselves getting stuck in negative thinking patterns and the cycle of unhealthy relationship patterns.  Keisha has helped reunify children and families by teaching them how to focus on the wellness of the individual, helping them learn skills to manage anger, reduce stress, build self-confidence, and cope with a variety of mental health concerns. Her mission is to help you recognize the root of the issue and coach you through your journey back to wellness and wholeness.

JOYANN REID, LMHC

Joyann Reid has worked in the helping professions for the past 20 years. She began her career as a social worker, whose goal was to reunite families and help remove barriers to functioning by identifying resources to support families. Her further experience in the field includes 16 years as a school counselor and almost 5 years as a Mental Health Therapist. Joyann earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Education at St. Johns University followed by a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. She works closely with children and adolescents to support their functioning and behavior in multiple environments, including home and school. She has been successful at helping children manage ADHD, conduct disorders, anxiety and PTSD. Joyann provides psycho-education and utilizes proven therapeutic intervention to help clients become familiar with their diagnoses, address current maladaptive ways of thinking or being, and focus on the here and now.

LORIANNE STRACHAN, MHC-LP

Lorianne Strachan, MS. ED, MHC-LP has worked in the helping profession for the past 30 years. She began her career as a Case Worker for New York City Department of Social Services, and then transitioned to the New York City Department of Education as a School Counselor. Lorianne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology specializing in Education, Master’s in Special Education, Master’s in School Counseling, Master’s in School Administration and an Advance Certification in Mental Health Counseling. Lorianne enjoys working with adolescent and adult clients using Trauma Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Talk Therapy, Play Therapy and Mindfulness Exercises. It is Lorianne’s wish to work with the Geriatric Client population, their families, and Caretakers.

SHARENA KEVELIER, MHC-LP

Sharena has a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling. She also has a Master’s degree from Alfred University in School Counseling. For the last twelve years, her focus has been helping to improve the lives of children and young adults. She utilizes CBT, and Trauma Focused Therapy models in her work. She takes a person-centered approach and partners with her clients in creating strategies that move their lives forward.

ASHLEY EDWARDS

Ashley received her Bachelor’s degree of Science in Psychology at Brooklyn College and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Education with an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. Since 2016, she has been a paraprofessional for the Department of Education, working with students with disabilities in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. She has always had a passion for helping others, and am looking forward to working with adolescents, couples, and families to develop better ways to communicate, build self-confidence, and manage mental illness by providing a safe and comfortable setting and building a trusting relationship.

VINCE CAVERLY

Vince received his Bachelor’s degree of arts in Psychology at San Francisco State University and Master’s degree of arts in Psychology at Saint Francis College. He has previous experience in applied behavioral analysis, having worked with clients with ASD for over 3 years. He is interested in facilitating growth and development for his clients by establishing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy. Currently, he is completing an advanced certification program in mental health counseling at Alfred University, looking to develop skills in addressing anxiety, trauma, and depression.

BRITNI JEFFERSON

LAURIE DEMARK