Director
Ann Booth, Psy.D.
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
Kristi Basile, M.A.
Jose’ Desiderio, L.M.H.C.
Joanna Feinman, Ph.D.
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.
Esther Mitnick, L.M.H.C.
Psychatric Nurse Practitioner
Kathy Cilione, M.S., NP
Graduate Externs
Curtis Bogetti, M.Phil
Stephen Byrne, MPS
Leeba Goldenhersh, BA
Hallie Goldman, BA
Victoria Nicoletta, BS
Folake Olowu, BS
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. 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 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.
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.
José Desiderio is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He received his B.A. in Psychology and Sociology at the (SUNY) University at Albany. He also received his M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from the College of Staten Island. José completed his graduate internships at Curtis High School and the CSI Counseling Center. His clinical interests are interpersonal relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and academic difficulties. José practices within the frameworks of cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic, and solution focused techniques. He works part-time at the counseling center providing individual and group academic 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.
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.
Stephen Byrne received his B.A. in psychology and M.P.S in Clinical Psychological Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is current a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at William Paterson University. His clinical interests include dialectical behavior therapy, eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma. Stephen is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center where he provides personal counseling for CSI students.
Leeba Goldenhersh received her B.A. from Yeshiva University. She is currently pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Her clinincal interests include obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Leeba is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center where she provides personal counseling for CSI students.
Hallie Goldman received her B.A. in Psychology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2019. She is currently a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Her clinical interests include family dynamics, stress intolerance, peripartum mental health concerns, depression and anxiety. Hallie is a graduate extern at the Counseling Center and provides personal counseling for CSI students.
Victoria Nicoletta received her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the Macaulay Honors College at the College of Staten Island. She is currently pursuing a PsyD at William Paterson University. She is interested in helping students to cope with their anxiety, stress, and depression. Victoria is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center where she provides personal counseling for CSI students.
Folake Olowu received her B.S. in Psychology & Criminal Justice from SUNY Brockport. She is pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Her clinical interests include working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Folake is a graduate extern in the Counseling Center where she provides personal counseling for CSI students.
