Sibi Selvarajah, LCSW

Arlette Dominguez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege (LMHC-D) in New York State. She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mercy College. Arlette is a bilingual clinician fluent in English and Spanish and currently serves as a Bilingual Clinical Program Coordinator, providing clinical supervision, consultation, and direct care. She has extensive experience delivering individual, group, and family therapy in school-based, community, and outpatient settings, with a background in crisis intervention, assessment, treatment planning, solution-focused counseling, trauma-informed care, and telehealth services.

Arlette is passionate about promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma. She creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. She values open communication and collaboration, believes deeply in each person’s resilience, and uses a strengths-based, solution-focused, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach to help clients build confidence, insight, and effective coping skills.

Arlette begins with a comprehensive intake to understand each client’s background, concerns, strengths, and goals. She works collaboratively to develop personalized, goal-oriented treatment plans and uses tailored, strengths-based interventions. She supports concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions, regularly reviewing progress and adjusting treatment to support continued growth.

Diane Cenotti is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience working with children, families, and adults in residential, intensive in-home, school, outpatient, and inpatient settings. She is a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist and holds ICISF certification for group and individual crisis intervention. Diane’s diverse background informs her compassionate and practical approach to therapy.

Diane’s style is friendly, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, allowing clients to express their experiences and develop clear treatment goals. She supports individuals managing life transitions or seeking to understand symptoms, focusing on self-awareness, practical skills, and ongoing support. When working with youth, family involvement is integrated as appropriate to align with treatment goals.

Treatment is guided by each client’s goals, allowing them to shape the pace and focus of therapy. Initial sessions focus on building a solid therapeutic foundation, reviewing history, concerns, and previous challenges. Mutual feedback is encouraged throughout the process to ensure strategies are effective, flexible, and responsive to each individual’s needs.

Valerie Stern, LCSW, has extensive experience in hospital outpatient settings, nonprofit agencies, and private practice. She is trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, MI, and IP, and is certified in equine-assisted psychotherapy, having led groups for veterans, at-risk youth, and individuals in recovery. Valerie holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in clinical social work. She began her career working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and co-founded the Hearing Loss Association of Los Angeles, serving as its first president. Fluent in English, French, and American Sign Language, she brings a deep cross-cultural understanding from her time living in Europe and Asia.

Valerie approaches therapy with curiosity, kindness, and a commitment to creating a supportive, open environment. She helps clients challenge misconceptions and develop healthier thought patterns while fostering honesty, respect, and open communication. When appropriate, she uses humor to build connection and lighten moments in the therapeutic process.

In the first session, Valerie takes time to fully understand each client’s history and experiences to determine the best level of care. She collaborates with clients to create realistic, achievable treatment plans focused on positive behavioral and emotional change. She may incorporate homework, videos, and handouts for later reference, and uses appropriate self-disclosure to strengthen rapport and trust.

Snathalia Supreme, LMHC-D, has over four years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and has extensive experience practicing in outpatient settings. She is passionate about supporting adults in navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Snathalia values open communication and works collaboratively with patients to set clear treatment goals that foster meaningful change. She creates a warm, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, she helps clients build coping skills and gain insight while emphasizing the potential for healing and personal growth.

In the first session, Snathalia thoroughly explores each client’s history, concerns, and goals. She gathers information about prior therapy experiences to understand what has or hasn’t been helpful. She partners with clients throughout their journey, encouraging courage, resilience, and ongoing growth as they work toward their personal goals.

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Marcela Medina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work from Florida International University. She is a dedicated and passionate clinician who understands the challenges individuals and families face across different stages of life. Marcela has worked with diverse populations experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health disorders, and behavioral concerns. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults, and provides therapy in both English and Spanish.

Marcela is authentic, realistic, and reliable, and believes therapy should be a supportive and empowering experience. She is deeply committed to helping clients reach their maximum potential by fostering insight, resilience, and personal growth. Marcela focuses on empowering clients to take control of their lives while creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.

After the initial introduction, Marcela collaborates with clients to discuss what to expect from therapy and to establish clear goals and objectives. She uses open-ended questions to help clients identify triggers, strengths, and coping strategies. Together, they build a strong, individualized treatment plan that supports meaningful and sustainable progress.

Alexia Ford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in various aspects of mental health and co-occurring disorders. She obtained her MSW from Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA.) and later obtained her MDiv and MPT from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA.).

Alexia is a wife, mother, daughter & sister who has also experienced life's challenges that may identify with your story in some way. Alexia is known for her empathic listening and attention to verbal and non-verbal cues. Her approach is individualized and non-judgmental in hopes of creating and holding a safe and comfortable space for all to be their true, authentic selves. Alexia is intentional with developing rapport and meeting clients where they are without criticism but will also gently challenge stagnant behaviors respectfully and when necessary.

Alexia prefers to work with adult age to geriatric age clients and couples using strengths-based and affirming perspectives. She uses several modalities, such as, CBT, ACT, IPT, BA, Solution Focused therapy, Client centered therapy, Mindfulness, meditations, breathing exercises, positive affirmations, spirituality, bereavement, existential concerns and other appropriate evidenced based approaches and interventions. Alexia is a “movie and series buff” and will often incorporate movie scenes, themes and character traits to add to discussion and use to demonstrate examples of behaviors and consequences.