Linda Jan Boothe, LCSW

Karla Bidstrup, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who was drawn to the field by a deep interest in human behavior and a desire to help others find meaning, balance, and inner peace. She brings a thoughtful, creative, and motivating presence to her work, while honoring personal differences and diversity. Karla values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change and personal growth.

Karla’s style blends behavioral and psychodynamic theories, allowing her to address present-day behaviors while also exploring deeper emotional and psychological patterns. She creates a warm, safe, and respectful environment where clients feel understood and supported. Her approach is empathetic and versatile, fostering both immediate progress and long-term self-awareness.

Karla works collaboratively with clients to clarify their needs, values, and goals. Together, they identify the most effective path forward and adjust goals as needed over time. The first session focuses on building rapport while gathering important background information, setting the stage for a shared therapeutic journey.

Osamudia Amadasu is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with experience supporting children, teens, and adults in outpatient, school-based, and community settings. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has completed extensive training with diverse individuals and families. She is trained in DBT, Trauma-Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing and uses strength-based approaches to help clients feel empowered from the start.

Patients can expect a brave but safe space where they feel understood and supported. Osamudia’s approach is collaborative, with each patient’s voice, pace, and goals guiding the work. Her style is warm, patient, and grounded. She values honesty, open communication, and meeting clients exactly where they are, using a trauma-informed lens to build trust and safety.

In early sessions, Osamudia takes time to learn each patient’s story, strengths, and hopes for change. Together, they develop a personalized and realistic treatment plan. She blends reflection, practical tools, and emotional processing to support both immediate challenges and long-term growth. She checks in regularly to adjust the process as needed and ensure therapy remains aligned with the patient’s goals.

Matthew Green is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York with over seven years of experience in outpatient settings, both in person and virtual. He earned his master’s degree from St. Bonaventure University and began his career at Olean Counseling Center, where he also completed his internship. Licensed since 2022, Matthew brings compassion and clinical expertise to each session.

Matthew strives to create a warm, supportive, and open space where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. He believes trust is essential to meaningful therapeutic work and values open communication to set clear, collaborative goals. His approach is grounded in mutual respect and genuine connection.

In the first session, Matthew gathers a thorough history to understand the full scope of a client’s experiences and goals. He then creates an individualized treatment plan and focuses initially on coping strategies to support day-to-day functioning. As therapy progresses, the work shifts toward deeper issues and goal achievement.

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Keren Salcedo graduated from SUNY Oswego in 2019 with a degree in Mental Health Counseling. While in school she interned at an outpatient addiction treatment center which sparked her interest in working with adults. After graduation she moved back to New York City. Keren continued her work in addiction by working at a rehab facility. She later transitioned to an outpatient clinical where she had the opportunity to work with clients across a wide of diagnosis for three years. This experience has made her more comfortable and confident supporting individuals with diverse mental health needs.

It is important to Keren that every client feels safe, heard and supported. She is passionate about creating a comfortable and friendly environment where you can speak openly and feel at ease. Keren is easygoing and approachable, and she believes in meeting clients where they are. Her goal is to build a trusting relationship where you feel comfortable to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals at your own pace.

In the beginning, Keren's approach would be Person Centered Therapy to help build a strong therapeutic relationship and for clients to feel supported. Once we’ve established a foundation, she would tailor her approach based on the clients' presenting concerns. Keren often incorporated techniques that she has experienced and feels comfortable using, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Therapy. She also believes in being flexible and adapting her methods to fit each client's situation.

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Raquel Weinum is a licensed clinical social worker. Her career in the field has spanned over 20 years and includes work with adults, adolescents, and children from diverse populations and experiences. She has treated a wide range of symptoms and challenges, including but not limited to, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, difficulty with relationships, family conflicts, and loss. ‍Her style is warm and engaging. She considers the role of the therapist to be collaborative. As a therapist she aims to create a safe non-judgmental space for self-exploration, discovery, and healing. The goals in the therapeutic process may involve developing new skills to cope with emotional pain, learning to set new boundaries in relationships, or finding more meaning in life. She utilizes a wide range of approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, relational and psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness and embodiment work. Regardless of the modality, her work is always trauma informed and strength-based. ‍Ms. Weinum received her Master's degree in Social Work from Fordham University and her BS in psychology from Brooklyn College. She has worked in varied settings including hospitals, community mental health/substance abuse clinics, and home-based crisis intervention services. She has provided individual and group psychotherapy, and has served in supervisory/administrative roles throughout her career.‍

Huong "Claire" Phan is a licensed mental health counselor at the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions and a licensed professional counselor at the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Claire completed her Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. Claire has been practicing for 5 years as a licensed therapist providing counseling for mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, prolonged grief disorder, adjustment disorders, women's issues, and also helping clients navigate relationship difficulties and other challenges. Claire completed her clinical internship and worked as a therapist at the Institute for Human Identity, one of the first psychotherapy centers in New York to provide LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy. Claire is passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community and providing a safe space for her clients regardless of differences in gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, race, and culture. Claire practices with a holistic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness-based therapy techniques to help clients gain awareness, practice acceptance, and foster resiliency. Each of these therapy modalities requires active participation from the client to connect mind with body, intent with action so that healthier patterns can emerge.