Psychotherapy Providers

Danielle Poore has over 15 years of experience in counseling and mental health and holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from LIU Post, along with dual certification in School Counseling. Her work is grounded, compassionate, and collaborative, built on the belief that healing happens best when both mind and body are supported. Danielle founded Mind Body Counseling to create the kind of care she felt was missing in the field. She recognized the need for therapy that addresses not just thoughts and emotions, but also the body through somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, and holistic wellness practices. Her approach is holistic and integrative, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, reparenting work, mindfulness-based practices, somatic techniques, and nervous system regulation. Sessions are interactive and relational, focused on helping you understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build tools you can actually use outside the therapy room. Mind Body Counseling also provides an integrated space for clients seeking both therapy and holistic options for medication management, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. Danielle believes therapy doesn’t have to be one-sided or strictly clinical. It can be a real, human experience, one that helps you reduce anxiety and stress, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a sense of peace, balance, and healing.

Kelly Ann Antimisiaris, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing compassionate, client-centered care across the lifespan. She takes a holistic and personalized approach to treatment, focusing on the whole person—not just the diagnosis. With over six years of psychiatric experience in a variety of treatment settings, Kelly has dedicated much of her career to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults. She brings a deep understanding of developmental needs and the unique emotional challenges that arise at every stage of life. In her sessions, Kelly prioritizes listening taking the time to understand each client’s story, concerns, and goals. She integrates evidence-based treatment options, combining brief solution-focused psychotherapy with medication management when appropriate, and tailoring each treatment plan to meet the individual needs of her clients. Kelly specializes in treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and ADHD. She also has significant experience working with individuals with neurodivergence and developmental challenges, ensuring treatment aligns with their strengths and needs. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Her goal is to create a collaborative space where clients feel supported, empowered, and understood. To schedule, email Kantimisiarisnp@gmail.com or call 516) 253-0463 ​and mention Mind Body Counseling.

Maura Buckley has over 10 years of experience in the social work field. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Fairfield University and later completed her Master’s degree in Social Work at Columbia University. She has worked across a range of settings, including foster care, shelters, and hospitals. Maura uses a client-centered, holistic approach, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. She creates a collaborative, nonjudgmental space and values the mind-body connection in her work. Maura has experience supporting individuals and families through medical crises, hospitalizations, and intensive care stays. She provides compassionate counseling during times of illness, transition, and uncertainty. Maura also specializes in supporting individuals with body image concerns and those in recovery from eating disorders. She helps clients manage anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and stress related to work and relationships. Maura is licensed in both New York and Connecticut.

Heather believes that creating a space where clients feel safe and supported is at the heart of meaningful therapy. With a background as a school social worker, she specializes in working with children and teenagers navigating challenges such as anxiety, anger, self-esteem, grief, and building healthy coping skills. Heather brings a warm, gentle, and encouraging presence to her work. She is known for being relatable and empathetic, helping clients feel comfortable and understood. Her approach is strengths-based and integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to support self-awareness and personal growth. She believes that meaningful change happens when clients feel supported in recognizing their strengths while gently challenging the beliefs that may be holding them back. One of the most rewarding parts of her work is witnessing growth, healing, and the development of meaningful connections with each client. Heather believes that every person is born with an innate sense of resilience, and her goal is to help clients tap into that strength as they navigate difficult times. She often shares that resilience is like a muscle, the more it is used, the stronger it becomes and that it is something that can never be taken away. She wants her clients to know that if they are seeking support, they are already stronger than they think.

A native New Yorker, Jessica attended Syracuse University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Communications and Rhetorical Studies, and later received her master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. While in college, she faced numerous health challenges that ultimately led to a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease. This diagnosis sparked a decade-long health journey, during which she explored various healing modalities and deepened her interest in the mind-body connection. By blending traditional talk therapy principles with practical techniques that support the body and nervous system, Jessica provides a safe, reflective space for clients while empowering them on their authentic path to well-being. She enjoys working with young adults and adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and everyday life stressors. Jessica is certified in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as “tapping,” through the Gala Darling Method. Tapping is a mind-body technique that combines elements of cognitive therapy with gentle tapping on specific acupressure points to help calm the nervous system, reduce emotional distress, and create greater emotional regulation and clarity.

Kelly Massaro, MHC-LP is a compassionate psychotherapist known for her calming presence and down-to-earth approach. She meets each client with warmth, understanding, and genuine care, creating a supportive space where people feel immediately at ease, heard, and respected. Kelly specializes in supporting individuals and families navigating dementia care, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and major life transitions. With extensive experience in hospice and end-of-life care, she offers steady, heart-centered support for those facing terminal illness, caregiving challenges, and anticipatory or complicated grief. Her work is grounded in empathy, patience, and a deep respect for each person’s unique experience. Kelly is especially skilled at helping clients process complex emotions, find meaning during difficult seasons, and feel less alone during times of profound change.

Katie Morena, MHC-LP supports teens, young adults, and adults, including those in high-stress, high-burnout professions such as law enforcement officers and first responders. She understands the emotional demands, cumulative stress, and identity challenges that often come with service-oriented roles and major life responsibilities. Katie brings a wealth of experience in trauma-informed care and forensic psychology, allowing her to work thoughtfully with clients impacted by trauma, critical incidents, and complex life circumstances. She supports individuals navigating unexpected transitions such as sudden job loss, forced career changes, injury, or medical events, as well as those coping with grief and loss, including the loss of a loved one or sense of identity. Her approach is collaborative, and compassionate. Katie provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can process anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while reconnecting with their values and sense of purpose.

Nicolle Panepinto, MHC-LP is a compassionate Mental Health Counselor who is deeply committed to helping individuals live fulfilling, balanced, and healthy lives. She embodies the mind body approach by integrating therapeutic insight with an understanding of the powerful connection between emotional and physical well-being. Through collaborative work, Nicolle supports clients in identifying daily stressors, unhelpful patterns, and behaviors, while exploring meaningful and sustainable solutions. With nearly 15 years of experience as both a mental health professional and a personal trainer, Nicolle brings a unique and holistic perspective to her work. She understands how mental health, physical health, and lifestyle choices intersect, and she helps clients build self-awareness, confidence, and direction in their lives, whether as individuals, parents, professionals, or partners. Nicolle enjoys working with teens, young adults, and adults, with a special focus on supporting mothers and fathers as they navigate the challenges of parenthood. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, establishing healthy boundaries, improving communication, career counseling, and exploring overall physical health and well-being. By building upon each client’s strengths, Nicolle works collaboratively to develop coping strategies and lifestyle adjustments that support long-term growth and a more fulfilling life.

Raena Pastore is a licensed clinical social worker and experienced clinical supervisor, guiding and mentoring other clinicians while providing therapy to clients across the lifespan. She has extensive experience supporting adults with special needs, adolescents, children, and families, with a focus on co-parenting and couples therapy, as well as relationship dynamics. A Registered Yoga Teacher, Raena integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a holistic, somatic approach. She incorporates yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and nervous system regulation techniques to help clients release tension, process trauma, and restore balance in both mind and body. By focusing on the body’s signals as well as thoughts and emotions, Raena helps clients achieve deeper, whole-person healing and long-lasting resilience.

Katie Raiz, LCSW helps individuals navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles, including challenges related to unhealthy coping behaviors such as alcohol misuse. She specializes in supporting adults who grew up with alcoholic parents and families with a history of substance use, helping clients understand family dynamics and how past experiences continue to impact their lives and relationships. Her approach combines trauma-informed care, person-centered and strengths-based frameworks, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with their inner strengths. Katie provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore their struggles, foster personal growth, and work toward healing.

Megan has an extensive background in nursing and psychopharmacology. She listens to each client while offering solutions and support every step of the way. Megan feels that when needed, medication can be a helpful therapeutic addition to optimal wellness. She embraces holistic options and will tailor your treatment plan to meet your specific needs. Megan provides a client-centered approach. In session, Megan includes brief CBT and solution-focused psychotherapy as well as medication management. Megan specializes in treating Anxiety, Panic disorder, Depression, and ADHD. She has a clinical background that has allowed her to provide care for a diverse population and exposure to multiple psychiatric disorders. With a collaborative approach, she we will find creative, balanced, and psychodynamic solutions to help manage symptoms. She believes that medication can give clients the ability to better apply concepts discussed in therapy. Megan’s goal is to provide the extra help needed to lead clients to a life of true inner peace and healing. New patients can fill out a new patient form here at: www.cwpsychiatry.com and mention Mind Body Counseling.

Rosa Ruvio, LMHC is a compassionate mental health counselor with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents and adults. She earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from LIU, Post in 2014 and is a certified yoga teacher, bringing a holistic, mind-body approach to her work. Rosa blends traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness, breath work, meditation, and gentle movement, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and codependency, as well as those navigating life transitions, adjustment difficulties, health-related concerns including pre- and post-operative support and ADHD or neurodiverse experiences. She creates a supportive, empowering space where clients can build resilience, reconnect with themselves, and thrive.

Gina Zorn, LCSW is a compassionate, client-centered therapist who works with children, teens, and adults navigating life’s challenges and transitions. She specializes in supporting individuals with school-related concerns, peer relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and identity exploration, including LGBTQ+ affirming care. Gina’s approach is holistic and strength-based, tailored to each individual’s unique needs. She draws from Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and personal growth. Gina is Reiki Level 2 certified and trained in Sound Healing and Sound Metaphysics, integrating energy-based modalities and mind-body awareness to foster deeper healing and balance when appropriate. Gina provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported and empowered. She believes in each individual’s innate capacity for healing and is committed to walking alongside clients as they build confidence, resilience, and meaningful change.