 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. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Booth has also served as a Senior Director of Student Services. Her clinical interests focus on trauma and survival, substance abuse, gay and lesbian issues, anxiety, and self-esteem strengthening. She works full-time at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for students. |
 Mary Murphy is the Associate Director of the Counseling Center and is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology from University College Galway, and an M.Sc. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity College, Dublin. She is a Registered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Ms. Murphy has over 20 years experience in clinical settings in the United States and Ireland. Since 1994, she has served as a counselor both in this Center and the Office of Disability Services. 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. She works full-time at the Counseling Center and provides personal and academic counseling for students. |
 Dr Leathe Allard is a New York State Licensed Psychologist. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Boston College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University. She completed an assistantship at Fordham University’s Counseling Center, a doctoral internship at California Polytechnic State University Counseling Center, and a post-doctoral fellowship at Loyola Maryland University Counseling Center. Additionally she has worked extensively with at-risk older adolescents in the New York City foster care system. Dr. Allard’s approach to therapy integrates psychodynamic, interpersonal, humanistic, and trauma-based theories. Her experience and clinical interests include: family of origin concerns; conduct problems, authority issues, childhood neglect, abuse and abandonment; LGBTQ and coming out; body image and eating problems; and depression. Dr. Allard works full time at the counseling center and provides personal 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. She has experience with assessment, case management, and outreach. She has conducted counseling in areas such as developmental and learning disabilities. Ms. DePalma has worked for the Staten Island Mental Health Society and Legal Aid and currently works in a private practice New Jersey. She works full-time at the Counseling Center and provides personal 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 training and research interest in the treatment of anxiety disorders and working with international students. Additional areas of interest include interpersonal relationships and multicultural/diversity issues. She has experience supervising Masters and pre-doctoral students at university counseling centers. Dr. Eng utilizes a psychodynamic approach in her treatment, and has extensive experience in crisis intervention and cognitive-behavioral interventions. She works full-time at the Counseling Center and 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. She has specialized experience and interest in anxiety disorders, sexual assault survivors, multicultural counseling and the psychology of gender. Dr. Montagnino's approach to counseling is informed by cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems theories. She works full-time at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for students. |
 Dr. Sergey Profis is a New York State Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Specialty. He received his B.A. in psychology from BostonUniversity, 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 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 cognitive behavioral models of treatment. Dr. Profis works full time at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for students. |
 Kristi Basile received her BA in Psychology from SUNY Empire State College and her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from the College of Staten Island. During her time at Empire State College she ran info sessions, where she offered guidance and advice to fellow students on their educational career. Kristi also completed her graduate internship at the CSI Counseling Center. Kristi works part-time at the Counseling Center providing both personal and academic counseling for students. |
 Samantha Escobedo 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 several theoretical orientations such as psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques. Her clinical interests focus on interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety disorders, and immigration concerns. Samantha works part-time at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for students. |
 Dr. Joanna Feinman is a New York State Licensed Psychologist. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, after attending Berklee College of Music and SUNY Binghamton. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from New York University, and completed a doctoral internship at Kings County Hospital Center. She has worked extensively with college students in the Counseling Center at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, as well as in Community Mental Health Centers. Dr. Feinman’s clinical interests include recovery from depression and anxiety, exploring relationships and family, identity, multicultural issues, and improving self-esteem. Her approach to counseling integrates solution-focused, CBT, humanistic, and family systems, with insights from neuroscience. She works part-time at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for students. |
 Anna Ivanova-Tatlici is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A .in Mental Health Counseling from Brooklyn College. 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. Anna works part-time at the Counseling Center providing personal counseling for students. |
 Esther Mitnick is a licensed mental health counselor. She received her B.A in Psychology from Touro college and her MA in Mental Health Counseling from the College of Staten Island. She works part-time at the Counseling Center providing personal counseling for students. Esther has experience working with substance abuse issues providing Motivational Interviewing and DBT techniques in personal and group settings. Her clinical interests include trauma, mindfulness interventions for depression and anxiety as well as fostering growth through relationships. |
 Kathleen Cilione received a B.S. in Nursing from Villanova University and a master’s degree from Wagner College in nursing administration and child mental health. She went on to obtain a post-master’s certificate from Columbia University in a psychiatric nurse practitioner program. Ms. Cilione has over 30 years of psychiatric nursing experience. She has worked as a clinician and administrator in outpatient, inpatient and psychiatric emergency settings. She also spent five years teaching at New Jersey City University. She works at the Counseling Center part-time and provides psychiatric medication evaluations and management for students. |
 Anthony Fortuna received his B.A in Forensic Psychology and International Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He received his M.A in Educational Psychology from Kean University and is continuing his education at Kean, pursuing a Psy.D in School and Clinical Psychology. Anthony has experience working in forensic, school, and clinic settings providing individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological testing. He has experience implementing acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing. His clinical interests revolve around trauma, adjustment to college, mindfulness interventions, depression, and anxiety. Anthony is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center where he provides personal, group, and academic counseling. |
 Hannah Kaplenko received her B.A. and M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She is currently pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from William Paterson University of New Jersey. Hannah's clinical interests include interpersonal relationships, trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorder. Hannah is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center where she provides personal, group, and academic counseling for students. |
 Shmaya Krinsky received his B.A. from Yeshiva University. He is currently pursuing a PsyD in School Psychology at Rutgers University. His areas of interest lie in treating anxiety, depression and behavioral health interventions. Shmaya has worked and trained in both private and public schools, providing counseling, academic and behavioral support to students. He has experience working with individuals with intellectual, learning, emotional and behavioral disabilities. Shmaya is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center where he provides personal, group, and academic counseling for CSI students. |
 Patrick Mele is a clinical psychology extern who is pursuing his Ph.D.. in Clinical Psychology at Adelphi University: Derner School of Psychology. He is currently in his fourth year of training and his dissertation work focuses on how mindfulness meditation might lessen symptoms of ADHD. His clinical approach is rooted mostly in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychology--he hopes to help clients understand how their past experiences have shaped their current situation. Patrick is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center where he provides personal, group, and academic counseling for CSI students. |
 Sylwia Nosowicz received her B.A. in Psychology from St. Francis College. She is currently pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at CSI. Her interests lie in interpersonal relationships, attachment theory, anxiety, and depressive disorders. Sylwia is a practicum student in the Counseling Center where she provides both personal counseling and academic counseling for students. |
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