LifeStance Health

LifeStance Health in Carmel Hamlet provides compassionate and comprehensive mental health services for individuals of all ages. The experienced team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Offering both telehealth and in-person appointments, the clinic ensures accessible and convenient care tailored to diverse lifestyles. Advanced treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy are available to support resilience and healing. The Carmel Hamlet location is wheelchair accessible and operates weekdays from 9 AM to 8 PM, creating a supportive environment for meaningful growth and wellness.

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Call (845) 768-3784

Treatments Available

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Treated Conditions

Depression

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Insurance Accepted

Aetna

Evernorth

Humana

Optum

The Team

Amy Anderson

LCSW-R, Therapist

Amy received her MSW in 1999 from SUNY-Albany after a 15-year career serving her rural community working for a non-profit anti-poverty agency. Prior to this she graduated from Oberlin College with her B.A. in 1982. Areas of interest and expertise include the therapeutic possibilities inherent in depth psychology, creativity and the arts, and the healing power of the image via dream work.

State University of New York, Albany

Andrew Metz

LMSW. Therapist

Mr. Metz is a New York State licensed social worker who has worked with children, couples and families from a humanist perspective utilizing play therapy, talk therapy and relational family therapy for over three decades. He provides an accepting therapeutic milieu for all clients, including those struggling with LGBTQ related issues. He received his Masters degree from New York University and received training at the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

New York University

Mental Health

Andrew Silverman

LCSW-R, Therapist

Mr. Silverman is a New York State licensed social worker with over 30 years of experience. He treats adults and couples using a supportive, psychodynamic model and has a progressive and pragmatic approach to real-life issues.

New York University

Mental Health

Anita Sreedhar

LCSW, Therapist

Ms. Sreedhar is a New York State licensed social worker who has spent 15 years working for agencies who contracted with the city of New York to provide foster care and adoption services. Ms. Sreedhar treats adults and children, and enjoys working with older adults, 65 and up. She specializes in trauma and eating disorders.

City University of New York, Hunter College

Anne Nadig

LCSW, Therapist

Anne Nadig is a licensed clinical social worker who treats adolescents, children and adults. She received her graduate degree from New York University and has post graduate training in family therapy. Anne has extensive experience working with individuals impacted by trauma including physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. She is the organization's Administrative Director.

New York University

Mental Health

Anthony Sheppard

LMSW, Therapist

Mr. Sheppard is a New York State Licensed Social Worker, specializing in children, adolescents, and their families. Mr. Sheppard has been trained in a variety of different treatment approaches including Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family systems and play therapy. Mr. Sheppard has years of child welfare experience, serving children (K-12) with learning, emotional and behavioral difficulties. He has chaired and participated on multiple committees, including anti-bullying, trauma-based research, gang violence, working with autistic clients and participated in community efforts in addressing violence in schools.

City University of New York, Hunter College

Cecilia Rembert

PsyD, Psychologist

Dr. Rembert is a New York State licensed psychologist and play therapist specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Rembert is trained in a variety of different treatment approaches including play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Specific areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma. Dr. Rembert uses a client-centered approach focusing on the therapeutic relationship with listening, accepting, understanding, and sharing as core values.

Pace University

Clelia Oconnell

LCSW-R, Therapist

Clinician Clelia O'Connell is an experienced LCSW-R with over 25 years of experience. She has post graduate experience with adults in an eclectic psychodynamic Individual Training as well as a Family Systems Therapy Certification from Ackerman Institute for the Family. This clinician has an empathetic responsive method of working with a varied population of problem areas. She is trilingual and is able to conduct sessions in English, Portuguese and Spanish. She understands addiction and women's issues. Ms. O'Connell is respectful of diversity and is open to the LGBQTrans community.

New York University

Mental Health

Dawn Terralavoro-Short

LCSWR, Therapist

LCSW-R. Masters of Social Work specializing in Child and Family Therapy from Fordham University. Post Masters in Child and Adolescent Therapy from Fordham University. Field instructor (SIFI) for NYU.

Fordham University

Dennis Orlowski

LCSW-R, Therapist

Mr. Orlowski is a New York State licensed clinical social worker. He specializes in solution oriented, short-term psychotherapy with adults and couples.

City University of New York, Hunter College

Gail Brick

PsyD, LCSW-R, Therapist

Dr. Brick is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Masters degree from Columbia University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology. Dr. Brick works with adults, families, couples and adolescents and is trained in a variety of treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior (DBT), family systems, psychodynamic, addiction and juvenile sex offender treatment. She is a member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA).

University of Hartford

Clinical Psychology

Geneva Vivino

MSN, NP

Ms. Vivino is a New York State licensed nurse practitioner in psychiatry with specialty training in mood disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and personality disorders. She is certified to prescribe medications and utilizes an eclectic approach to assist adults in need of psychiatric services.

New York University

Mental Health

Jessica Salvatore

LCSW, Therapist

Jessica Salvatore is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adults, and families. Her treatment approach is strengths based and solution focused. She is also trained in evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has over 16 year experience in working with individuals and groups.

Fordham University

Joanne Rubin

MD, Psychologist

For over 40 years, I have been providing individual, couples, and family therapy. I blend together deep and practical approaches to help you heal old wounds while improving your life in the present. In relationship work, I listen for underlying themes, so that each person feels well understood and supported to speak their earnest truth and hear that of the other person. I help parents take a developmental view of their child, adjusting discipline and support in the present while aiming for healthy functioning in adulthood. For many years, I have studied meditative and spiritual disciplines and when relevant, these can aid emotional healing in therapy.

University of Pennsylvania

Ken Berry

LMFT, Therapist

Mr. Berry is a New York State licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and couples. He has over 15 years of experience using a systems theory model to involve the family in treatment.

Iona University

Marriage and Family Therapy

Kimberly Snow

LCSW, Therapist

Kimberly Snow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. She has been practicing since 2020, but has more than 15 years of experience in the mental health industry. She holds a Graduate Degree from Adelphi University and is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy. Kimberly is skilled in various evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. She is proficient in both telehealth and in-person therapy.

Adelphi University

Krystal Singer-Anderson

LMSW, Therapist

Krystal Singer-Anderson, LMSW is a masters level therapist at LifeStance Health in New York, where she is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of life with compassion and expertise. She serves adults, including teens and seniors, offering tailored support for those facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a range of other mental health concerns. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment, Krystal encourages open and honest dialogue, allowing clients to explore sensitive issues such as chronic mental illness, grief, and family dynamics.

NYU Silver School of Social Work

Prosper Program at Cove Care Center

Laurie Quackenbush

LMHC, Therapist

Laurie Quackenbush is a New York State licensed mental health counselor who graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with a degree in psychological counseling. Mrs. Quackenbush treats children, adolescents, and adults in a supportive environment. She specializes in the use of play therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to address a variety of mental health struggles including anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, spectrum disorders, deviance/behavioral problems, school issues, and divorce.

Columbia University

Lesley Becker-Aaron

LCSW-R, Therapist

Ms. Becker-Aaron is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Masters degree from Adelphi University. She works with adults, adolescents, couples and families. Lesley primarily utilizes treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and family systems. Ms. Becker-Aaron has over 20 years of experience treating addictions, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and separation/divorce.

Adelphi University

Mary Zayani

LCSW, Therapist

Ms. Zayani is a NYS licensed social worker with over 25 years experience specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Ms. Zayani is a certified clinical trauma professional and has certifications in a variety of evidenced based treatments including play therapy, DBT, and CBT. She employs a broad range of interventions, based upon clinical presentation, and works in our Carmel and Millbrook locations.

Columbia University

Nancy A Kerner

MD Geriatric Psychiatry

Dr. Nancy Kerner is a physician-scientist who has clinical and research expertise in the intersection of sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances and cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Her clinical background is in geriatric psychiatry. She is board certified in General Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry.

Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Rachel V Beck

LCSW, Therapist

Rachel V. Beck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in practice since 1993. She has an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts from Brown University, a Masters in Social Work from Fordham, and a certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Washington School of Psychiatry. Rachel is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200). Rachels commitment as a therapist is to join with you to remove obstacles to the life you want to lead. She has a non-judgmental stance that is informed by an understanding of early attachment and how these experiences impact relationships and decision making throughout our lifespan.

Fordham University

Sarah Krim

DNP, PMHNP-BC

Sarah has experience working in the community outpatient setting. Her areas of specialty include working with adults with anxiety, bipolar disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, psychotic disorders and a variety of personality disorders and other mood disorders. Sarah excels at psychopharmacology and therapy modalities such as: CBT, DBT and mindfulness. She has collaborated with a variety of mental health providers including: therapists, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses.

Columbia University

Zoey Altis

LMSW, Therapist

My name is Zoey Altis, and I am a NY Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). My undergraduate background is in Speech Language Pathology prior to graduating with Psychology, with my MSW focusing on Substance Use and Co-Occuring Disorders. I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with childhood and adolescent behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, school avoidance, substance use-cooccurring disorders, relationship conflict/couples, parenting skills, womens issues, and stress management. I provide acceptance and commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, trauma informed and person centered practice.

Southern Connecticut State University