About

My Expertise is Communication and Mental Health

As a clinician, my passion lies in helping individuals become more effective communicators. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household where raised voices were commonplace and active listening was scarce, I felt compelled to seek better ways of connecting with others. Through my work, I’ve discovered that teaching people to understand their communication patterns can significantly improve family dynamics and intimate relationships.

I firmly believe in psychoeducation as a powerful tool for demystifying mental health diagnoses and combating associated stigma. Since 2016, I’ve been providing individual, family, and group services, addressing conditions such as Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, Borderline Personality disorder, and adjustment disorders. My clients often face co-occurring challenges related to mental health and substance abuse.

Over the years, I’ve worked across diverse environments, including PROS programs, residential facilities, and outpatient settings. I’ve assisted individuals in creating personalized treatment plans, focusing on their unique goals, and supporting them in securing and maintaining employment. My educational journey includes a Bachelor’s degree from Lehman College in the Bronx and a Master’s degree from the College of New Rochelle. Currently, I practice in an outpatient clinic in the Bronx, dedicated to promoting mental well-being and fostering effective communication.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: The Guidance Center Of Westchester, Inc

Gender

Male

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

6 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC 010355 Verify NY

Practice Locations

256 Washington St

Mount Vernon, NY 10553-1052

Phone Number: (914) 297-6280

Fax Number: (914) 664-8189

Therapists Near Mount Vernon, NY

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Alphonso Robinson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Cara J. Thomas

Cara J. Thomas

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Mount Vernon, NY 10550
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Dr. Stephen B. Kildare

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD)

Mount Vernon, NY 10553
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Sonia Herzenberg-Kleinman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Mount Vernon, NY 10550
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Gifty O. Asiedu

Master of Arts (MA)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Mount Vernon, NY 10550