Nina Ythier, a dedicated New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has a rich background in leadership and social work. With experience in various social service agencies, she has become a staunch advocate for her clients. Her expertise spans across trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, mental illnesses, disabilities, and substance abuse. In 2017, she founded Mind Speak, Inc., a certified MWBE, offering specialized mental health treatment and advocacy services. Nina's therapeutic approach embraces intuitive and holistic methods, empowering individuals, families, and groups through culturally conscious practices

My name is Valerie Mardi, an unapologetic proud Black Woman and HBCU Hunter College Graduate. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and my passion is working with BIPOC adults. I specialize in trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and communication improvement. Together we can work towards building coping skills that will promote self-healing and increased confidence.

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Jennifer Hernandez, LMSW, is a social worker with a strong educational background, having graduated from Fordham University with a Master's degree in Social Work. She has additional certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is a qualified Parenting Journey facilitator. Her experience primarily lies in working with individuals who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI) across various age groups.

"As a minority, I find it important our clients see clinicians that look like them. I want to build a trusting and culturally aware rapport with all my clients"

Apart from her professional commitments, Jennifer enjoys spending quality time with her family during her free time.

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Welcome! My name is Briana and I’m a Limited Permit- Marriage and Family Therapist. My areas of expertise are trauma, mindful meditation, and substance abuse. Using a variety of therapeutic techniques to direct me in my interest of providing resources for therapy and support to individuals, families, and couples.  As a compassionate, gentle, and comprehending therapist, a few of my most preferred modality techniques include narrative, cognitive, and mindfulness therapy. I advocate recognizing that therapy is not solely for the mind; that it's also beneficial to the body and the soul.

Sara Mckeon, LCSW has been providing services for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and mental health concerns for over seven years. She is an empathetic practitioner, and has a passion for advocacy and fostering an environment for growth among clients with diverse backgrounds. It is her mission to ensure that the people and communities she serves feel heard and empowered in their daily lives.