Staff

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 full-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.

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 Institute, 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.

Karis Treadwell (she/her) is a CUNY Clinical Fellow at the CSI Counseling Center, a clinical psychology Ph.D. student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and member of the Lab for Youth Trauma Recovery. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Bowdoin College and has coordinated the PEACE Project and Prolonged Exposure Initiative in Philadelphia through the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania. Drawing from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT, and mindfulness approaches, her clinical interests include interventions for trauma and anxiety, as well as exploring identity development in emerging adulthood.

Dante Casolaro is a doctoral extern at the CSI Counseling Center and is currently pursuing his Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology at Saint Elizabeth University. He holds an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Montclair State University and an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Liberty University. Dante previously spent nearly a decade as a public school counselor, serving as a student advocate through academic planning and intervention

Dante takes an integrative approach to therapy, grounded in empathy and unconditional positive regard. He draws on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Michelle Pazdur M.A. is a clinical psychology doctoral student from William Paterson's PsyD program and a current extern at the CSI Counseling Center. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Seton Hall University and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her therapeutic interests include supporting emerging adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and life transitions. Michelle is particularly interested in using evidence-based, culturally responsive approaches to help clients work toward meaningful change and build resilience. She values creating a warm, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic space where students can feel heard and understood.

Dora Zhang is a doctoral psychology extern at the CSI Counseling Center. She is a second-year doctoral student in the PsyD Program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Asian Studies from Vanderbilt University and her M.A. in Instructional Technology and Media from Columbia University. Dora’s work centers on understanding how therapy can foster resilience, meaning-making, and agency while attending to the sociocultural contexts that shape individuals’ lives. Her approach to therapy is integrative, influence by psychodynamic, acceptance-based, emotion-focused, and existential perspectives, all grounded in a culturally responsive framework. Her clinical interests include identity development, relationships and attachment, life transitions, and navigating experiences across cultures.

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