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Associate Director
Mary Murphy, L.M.H.C.

Full-Time Personal Counselors
Danielle DePalma, L.C.S.W.
Winnie Eng, Ph.D.
Catherine McMenamin, L.C.S.W.
Kim Montagnino, Ph.D.
Sergey Profis, Ph.D.
Daphney Rene, LCSW, Psy.D

Part-Time Counselors
Leathe Allard, PhD
Kristi Basile, M.A.
Samantha Desiderio, LMHC
Katrina Hannan, LCSW
Anna Ivanova-Tatlici, L.M.H.C.
Edyta Knobloch, L.M.H.C.
John Lopez, L.C.S.W.
Michelle Magno, L.M.H.C.

Psychiatrist
Avreliya Shapiro, MD

Graduate Fellow
Paul Segall-Dillon, BA

Graduate Externs
Marwa Alhikaimy, MA
Wafa Alotaibi, MS
Vishakha Choudhary, MA
Gilad Ginsberg, BA
Sophie Rose, BA

Support Staff
Michele Karpeles, M.A.
Marissa Luisi

Dr. Ann Booth, Psy.D., Director of the Counseling Center, is a New York State Licensed Psychologist. She holds a B.S. in Psychology, an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Booth completed a clinical internship at Southern Illinois University Student Counseling Center, and also served as a Staff Psychologist at Stevens Institute of Technology. Dr. Booth joined the Counseling Center in 2006. Her clinical interests focus on trauma and survival, family dysfunction, gay and lesbian issues, anxiety, self-esteem strengthening, and couples counseling. She works full-time at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for students.

Mary Murphy, Associate Director of the Counseling Center, is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She holds her B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology from University College Galway, Ireland, and her M.Sc. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. She is a Registered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Ms. Murphy has experience in child and adolescent clinical services and group therapy prior to joining the Counseling Center in 1994. Her areas of interest includes anxiety, depression, life transitions, multicultural issues and managing stress. Ms. Murphy has a continuing interest in physiological factors that can influence psychological issues, and the range of methods used to train self-regulation. She especially enjoys helping students identify and overcome issues that may hinder their academic success. Ms. Murphy utilizes an integrative approach in counseling combining psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and family systems theory. She works full-time at the Counseling Center and provides personal and academic counseling for students.

Danielle DePalma received an M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University and a B.A. in Psychology from Cornell University. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the State of New York and has been working at the CSI Counseling Center since 2008. She has over 20 years experience with assessment, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, training, supervision and outreach. She has conducted counseling in areas such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, multicultural issues, academic concerns, developmental disabilities, trauma, and family violence. She utilizes an integrative approach, incorporating psychodynamic and systems theory, EMDR, CBT and DBT skills into her clinical work. She is a member of NASW and APA Human-Animal Interaction section, as well as a certified handler for a facility therapy dog, named Hope. Ms. DePalma works full-time at the Counseling Center and provides both individual and group counseling for students.

Dr. Winnie Eng is a New York State Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Specialty. She received her B.A. in Psychology and in Anthropology from Brown University, her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Temple University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University Counseling Service at New York University. She has specialized interest in anxiety disorders, interpersonal relationships, trauma and multicultural issues. Dr. Eng is trained in EMDRIA-Basic, Gottman Method Couples Therapy- Level 2 and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Dr. Eng utilizes a psychodynamic framework in her approach to treatment, along with dialectical- and cognitive-behavioral interventions. She has worked full-time at the Counseling Center since 2004.

Catherine McMenamin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has a BA in Psychology from Temple University and an MSW from Fordham University. She has worked as a clinician in outpatient and in-community treatment settings for more than 20 years. Catherine utilizes cognitive behavioral therapies along with solution focused and mindfulness techniques to address anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Her clinical focus in on creating a supportive, safe therapeutic environment needed to empower individuals to reframe and recognize their own strengths and resilience. Catherine works part-time in the Counseling Center provides personal counseling for students.

Dr. Kim Montagnino is a New York State licensed psychologist. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Drew University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Montagnino completed her clinical internship at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in New Jersey and worked as a Staff Psychologist at Seton Hall University Counseling Services prior to coming to the Counseling Center in 2008. Dr. Montagnino has experience treating a wide range of issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma. Dr. Montagnino's approach to counseling is integrative; methods and theories she draws from include CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic, and family systems. She takes care to respect diversity and individual identities and takes a culturally sensitive approach. She works full-time at the Counseling Center providing personal counseling to students and clinical supervision to graduate externs.

Dr. Sergey Profis is a New York State Licensed Psychologist,. He received his B.A. in psychology from Boston University, his M.A and Ph.D. from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University. Dr. Profis completed his clinical Internship at Columbia-Presbyterian, The University Hospitals of Columbia and Cornell-Presbyterian Center. Dr. Profis joined the CSI Counseling Center in 2007. Dr. Profis has specialized training in crisis intervention and has worked on a Psychiatric Mobile Crisis Team. His clinical interests include interpersonal relationships, multicultural issues, depressive and anxiety conditions. Dr. Profis employs an integrative approach to psychotherapy, combining psychodynamic, experiential and mindfulness -based models of treatment. Dr. Profis works full time at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for students as well as clinical supervision to the Masters and Pre-Doctoral fellows at the Counseling Center.

Dr. Rene is a New York and New Jersey State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Human and Organizational Psychologist. She received her BA in Psychology from The City College of New York, her MSW from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, and her PsyD from Touro University Worldwide. Dr. Rene has specialized training and research interest in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychosis, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Eating Disorders, ADHD, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Rene has over 20 years of experience in mental health counseling. Dr. Rene works full-time at the Student Counseling Center and provides support to students who struggle with academic, emotional/mental, health, and a variety of other social issues.

Dr Leathe Allard is a New York State Licensed Psychologist. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Boston College and her Master’s and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University. She has worked in college counseling centers at Fordham, California Polytechnic, and Loyola Maryland, as well as in group homes and clinic settings with adolescents in the NYC foster care system. Dr. Allard’s approach to therapy integrates interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-informed theories. Additionally, she is EMDR trained. Her clinical experience and interests include: identity development and individuation, LGTQIA+, family of origin concerns, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and conduct / authority issues.

Kristi Basile is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She received her M.A. in clinical mental health counseling from the College of Staten Island and completed her clinical internship at the College of Staten Island Counseling Center. Kristi specializes in anxiety, depression and trauma and works closely with the autism-spectrum population. Her approach to therapy integrates psychodynamic, trauma-based theories and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Kristi works part-time at the Counseling Center and offers personal and group counseling, while providing a deep knowledge of academic issues.

Samantha Desiderio is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of Staten Island. Samantha utilizes an integrative approach comprised primarily of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques. Her clinical interests focus on interpersonal issues, depression, and anxiety disorders.

Katrina Hannan (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Master of Social Work (MSW), all from the College of Staten Island. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Social Welfare at the CUNY Graduate Center. Katrina has experience in inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, mental health clinics, and school-based settings, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, gender identity, and women’s issues. She holds specialized training and certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).. Katrina integrates psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness approaches.

Anna Ivanova-Tatlici, LMHC, LPC (Pronouns: she/her/hers)is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A .in Mental Health Counseling from Brooklyn College, CUNY. Anna has experience working in college, hospital and clinic settings providing individual, couples and group therapy, crisis intervention and supervision. She implements an eclectic therapeutic approach utilizing psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing and mindfulness therapy. Her clinical interests focus on stress management, anxiety, improving self-esteem and immigration issues. She is bilingual in Russian. Anna has been working part-time at the Counseling Center providing personal counseling for students since February 2017.

Edyta Knobloch is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She received a B.A. in Business Administration from Pace University. She also received an M.S.in Interior Design from Pratt Insitute, and an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from the College of Staten Island. Edyta completed her graduate internship at the CSI Counseling Center. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and interpersonal relationship issues. Edyta utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) along with solution focused and mindfulness techniques. She works part-time at the counseling center providing individual counseling for students.

John Lopez, LCSW is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He received a BA in Economics from Brooklyn College, an MS degree in Health Care Management from Stony Brook, and a Master of Social Work from Touro College. He worked as a hospital administrator for several years in a variety of settings. John has provided services in juvenile detention facilities, colleges, and high schools throughout New York as a motivational speaker and mentor. In recent years, John has dedicated himself to psychotherapy and counseling. John utilizes a wide array of approaches to assist clients to achieve their very best. Techniques include CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic applications to address anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, difficulty in relationships and other life stressors. John works part time at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for students.

Michelle Magno is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Vanderbilt University and her M.A. and Ed.S. in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University. Her clinical approach is an integration of interpersonal and cognitive behavioral theories. She has experience in treating a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, substance use and addiction, and relationship issues. Michelle joined the Counseling Center in 2022 and works part-time providing personal counseling for students.

Dr. Avreliya Shapiro, MD is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical and academic experience. Her approach combines evidence-based medication management with supportive and emotionally focused psychotherapy, tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Shapiro earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed her psychiatric residency at Zucker Hillside Hospital of Northwell Health. She has held academic appointments at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, where she supervised medical students and psychiatry residents. Previously, Dr. Shapiro served as Chief Psychiatrist at Talkiatry and has also worked in outpatient and emergency psychiatry settings across major New York City hospitals.

Paul Segall-Dillon is a CUNY clinical fellow at the CSI Counseling Center, a clinical psychology Ph.D. student at the City College of New York (CCNY), and a training therapist at the Psychological Center at CCNY. His clinical interests include child and adolescent psychotherapy as well as psychodynamic and integrative psychotherapy. Paul has a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Chicago.

Marwa Alhikaimy, M.A., is a fourth-year doctoral student at Kean University’s Combined school and Clinical Psychology Program (PsyD). She received a B.A in Psychology and a M.A. in Educational Psychology at Kean University. Her clinical approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. Marwa has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, presenting with a range of concerns and psychological distress, including trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental differences, and familial challenges. She also has experience in the areas of emotion regulation/dysregulation, as well as diversity-related issues across communities.

Wafa Alotaibi is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center. Wafa is an International student in her third year of the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Wafa holds a M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Barry University in Miami, Florida. Wafa’s training has focused on evidence-based interventions and working with diverse populations.

Vishakha (Vish) is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center. She earned her Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University, New York and is currently pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Her work is based on understanding her clients as unique individuals. Vish’s eclectic approach provides an environment of acceptance and support. Vish has experience working with a wide range of populations, including those of various ages and presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, grief, self-esteem, and family issues.

Gilad Ginsberg is a doctoral psychology extern at the CSI Counseling Center. He is currently pursuing his Psy.D. in Adult Clinical Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and received his B.A. in Psychology from Touro University. Gilad is particularly interested in third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapies, including DBT and mindfulness-based approaches. He is passionate about working with emerging adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. His doctoral research focuses on the development and vulnerabilities underlying PTSD. Outside of his clinical work, Gilad enjoys playing basketball and listening to music.

Sophie Rose is a doctoral psychology extern at the CSI Counseling Center. She received her B.A. in Psychology from American University and is currently pursuing her Psy.D at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Sophie's research interests include understanding the effects of policy changes on marginalized communities, how mental health providers can support these individuals, and whether engaging in conversations around these issues can serve a therapeutic function. Her clinical interests include the treatment of mood disorders and personality disorders; she is also particularly interested in the emerging adulthood population.

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