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Meet Our Team
Silvia Torres, LMHC-D, NCC
Founding Clinician
Silvia Torres is a licensed mental health counselor and nationally board-certified counselor by NBCC. She graduated with a MS Ed in Mental Health Counseling with honors from Hunter College. Ms. Torres has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression and struggling with life transitions. Silvia also focuses on working with individuals who are interested in exploring the cultural impact of their identity and how this relates to their place in the world.
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Languages: English and Spanish
Population served: 14 and up, individuals and couples
Providing services in New York and New Jersey (in-person in Garden City, NY or NYC and also through telehealth)
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Not accepting new clients at this time. ​
Margaret Riback, LMHC, CRC
Senior Associate Clinician, Clinical Supervisor
Margaret Riback is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. She graduated from Hofstra University with a M.S. Ed in Mental Health Counseling. Ms. Riback is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She has experience working with children, families, and adults experiencing varying difficulties. Margaret focuses on assisting those experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and work stress.
Languages: English
Population served: 10 and up
Providing services in New York (in-person in Garden City, NY or telehealth)
Patrice Hutson, MHC-LP
Associate Clinician
Patrice Hutson is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. She graduated with a MS Ed in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College. Patrice has several years working within NYC providing supportive services to the community. She focuses on working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, adjusting to life transitions and those struggling with the challenges of living with a chronic illness.
Languages: English
Population Served: Adults 19 and older
Providing Services in New York (telehealth only)
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Richard Zekaria, LMHC
Senior Associate Clinician
Richard Zekaria is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. He graduated with a MA in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Richard has experience working in various setting which has allowed him to develop an eclectic approach to best meet the needs of his clients. He focuses on working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, wanting to improve their self-esteem and those within the performing arts community.
Languages: English
Population Served: 16 and up, individual and couples
Providing Services in New York (telehealth only)
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Rosemary Culotta, MHC-LP
Associate Clinician
Rosemary Culotta is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. She graduated from Adelphi University with a MA in Applied Psychology and completed her Certificate of Advanced Studies in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. Rosemary has worked in community supportive services with the neurodivergent population for over 20 years. She currently works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, work related stress, trauma as well as parents or caretakers of persons with Autism.
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Languages: English
Population Served: 14 and up
Providing services in New York (in person in Garden City, NY or via telehealth.
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Shaneka Nixon, MHC-LP, CASAC
Associate Clinician
Shaneka Nixon is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. Shaneka graduated from Long Island University with a MS in Mental Health Counseling and is also a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). She is currently focused on working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, family discord, low self-esteem, romantic relationship concerns, as well as, those with a substance abuse history or have been impacted by substance abuse. Shaneka also has works with auxilary members of the Christian community as well as the BIPOC population.
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Languages: English
Population served: 13 and up
Providing services in New York (in-person in Garden City, NY or telehealth)
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Shelly Sadon, MHC-LP
Associate Clinician
Shelly Sadon is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. She graduated from Hofstra University with a M.S. Ed in Mental Health Counseling. Ms. Sadon utilizes an integrative approach to assist individuals and couples improve their quality of life. She works with clients experiencing general mental health issues including depression and anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and difficulties pertaining to sexuality.
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Languages: English and Conversational Hebrew
Population served: 16 and up, individual and couples
Providing services in New York (telehealth only)
Areej Mukhtar, MHC-LP, NCC
Associate Clinician
Areej Mukhtar is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York and a nationally board-certified counselor through NBCC. Ms. Mukhtar graduated from Georgia State University with a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently focused on working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transition, and low self-esteem. Ms. Mukhtar is passionate about working with the BIPOC community and Muslim community.
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Languages: English and Urdu
Population served: 13 and up
Providing services in New York (in-person in Garden City, NY or telehealth)
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Brianna Mir, MHC-LP
Associate Clinician
Brianna Mir is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. Ms. Mir graduated from Touro University with a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently focused on working with the pre-teen to young adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transition, and adverse childhood experiences.
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Languages: English
Population served: 10 and 35
Providing services in New York (in-person in Garden City, NY or telehealth)
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Sandy Torres
Office Administrator
Sandy Torres is the office administrator. She is in charge of administrative duties as well as managing the insurance and billing aspects of the practice. Sandy is able to assist you with rescheduling appointments, addressing billing issues, assistance with invoices and "super bills", and other administrative needs.
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