Maria Landry, LPCC

Adam Hallers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Brooklyn College. He has worked across a wide range of settings, including schools, college counseling centers, non-profit community organizations, and private practice. Through these experiences, Adam has worked with diverse populations and identities and has received formal training in DBT, CBT, REBT, Sex Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

Adam strives to create an open, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where patients feel empowered to explore challenges from both the past and present. He believes in balancing compassion with appropriate challenge to support meaningful growth. His clinical philosophy centers on the belief that while past experiences cannot be changed, individuals can change how they understand and respond to them.

Adam begins therapy by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, concerns, and goals for treatment. He views therapy as a collaborative process and works with clients to develop treatment plans and goals that reflect their values and needs. These goals guide the therapeutic work and are revisited through reflection to highlight progress and growth over time.

Brittany Stef is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). With extensive experience in education and various clinical settings, she has supported individuals and families of all ages in overcoming diverse mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem issues,   and significant life changes.

Brittany is passionate about therapy and employs empowerment-driven, holistic approaches. Her techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.

Kelly Mattis, LPCC, LPC-MH, and LMHC, has nearly 30 years of counseling experience as of 2026. She has worked across the lifespan in university counseling centers, community mental health settings, mobile crisis services, and psychiatric hospital admissions. Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree in child development and family science, along with two master’s degrees in counseling and Christian education. Her diverse clinical background allows her to support clients with a wide range of needs while understanding the unique context of each life stage.

Clients often share that their first session with Kelly feels like a meaningful, engaging conversation. Past clients say she “gets to the heart of the matter quickly.” She is committed to helping individuals achieve their goals in creative and practical ways. A key strength of hers is guiding clients to discover their own value system and live authentically. When desired, she can incorporate a spiritual perspective into treatment, always in a compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental manner.

Kelly believes therapy begins the moment someone reaches out for help. She seeks to understand why a client is pursuing therapy, who they are, and what they want their future to look like. Using approaches such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and accelerated resolution therapy, she helps break goals into manageable steps, building a strong foundation and partnering with clients to create lasting change.

Andrea Hamilton, LMHC, MBA is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate and effective therapeutic care to individuals, families, and groups. Throughout her career, she has worked across diverse settings, including educational institutions, foster care systems, group homes, government agencies, and healthcare organizations. This extensive background has equipped her to address a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.

She holds a Master of Education and an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She is CFARS Certified, and a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida. Her commitment to professional growth is evident in her numerous certifications and specialized training in ethics, trauma processing, domestic violence, and online counseling.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Andrea Hamilton has served as an adjunct professor and leader in clinical operations, further demonstrating her dedication. She is committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of her clients.

Michelle E. Vásquez has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 27 years. She has been specializing in grief work since 2012. Many of her clients are living with the loss of loved ones or experiencing other types of non-death loss, such as divorce, job loss, and other significant life changes. Her primary goal is to truly listen to your experience and help you work through it, creating a plan of action together. It is your therapy, and your active involvement is crucial. When dealing with grief, you may still be in pain and need to talk about it long after others want you to stop talking. This is when therapy can be helpful. Your grief journey is at your pace. Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, along with other approaches that help you address loss and trauma in unique ways to begin to write your healing story. She has also worked with domestic violence survivors and child abuse survivors. Michelle works with clients both in English and Spanish and has experience with immigrant populations from many countries. Michelle graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in 1993. She is currently studying Internal Family Systems Therapy to help her provide you with new ways to address the challenges that bring you to therapy.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and Adrian Simmons, LMFT, congratulates you on taking it. Adrian specializes in supporting individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. She takes a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring sessions to your unique needs in a safe and supportive environment.

Adrian prioritizes clear communication, active listening, and a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive approach. She is calm and patient, helping you feel understood while providing guidance. She believes therapy is a partnership, working together to set meaningful goals and adapt them as insights develop.

Adrian uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and may integrate mindfulness and other strategies based on your needs. Together, you’ll identify challenges, develop practical coping skills, and work toward your goals. The first session focuses on understanding your background, what brings you to therapy, and creating a plan to support ongoing growth.