licensed master social worker - lmsw, phd
Kimberly T.
Dr. Kimberlee Thomas-Seales, a wife and mother of two children with varying special needs, originally from the twin islands of Trinidad & Tobago, now residing in New York, brings over 20 years of experience supporting parents of children with special needs to her work. Passionate about working with parents, Dr. Thomas-Seales prides herself on being a reflective practitioner who leads with Socratic questions to help her clients understand the interconnectedness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She also aims to foster self-awareness by assisting clients to recognize the impact of their environment and belief systems on their day-to-day functioning.
Dr. Thomas-Seales is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the social services field. Specializing in psychotherapy and behavioral therapy, she utilizes techniques such as applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address concerns ranging from anxiety and stress to depression and overall coping challenges. Dr. Thomas-Seales's dedication to assisting individuals, families, and children with mental health challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), underscores her commitment to making a meaningful difference in their lives. With a holistic approach integrating her expertise in education, social work, and therapy, Dr. Thomas-Seales excels in cultivating solid therapeutic relationships and tailoring innovative approaches to meet each client's unique needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Thomas-Seales enjoys cooking, traveling, and embarking on family road trips.
LICENsED MASTERS SOCIAL WORKER -
LmSW
I specialize in working with teens and young adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, boundary setting, issues of race/injustice and ways to cope with it all. I can’t imagine doing anything else! I love this work and find it extremely rewarding to be able to witness the growth and self discovery that takes place.
I strive to create a very welcoming environment, free of judgement and with elements of humor, as laughter is also good for the soul! When I am not working, I am out with friends and family. I enjoy traveling and discovering new places. Unwinding and finding time for yourself is one of the most important things you can do.
LICENSED clinical SOCIAL WORKER - LcSW
Environmental stressors can be problematic and difficult to navigate. Our day to day routines can cause us to neglect ourselves, family and relationships. Allow me to help facilitate self-empowerment and personal growth in a safe constructive environment.
I (Brett Constant, LMSW) have used CBT strategies, supportive counseling, play therapy, and DBT techniques to help create a positive approach to implement changes to overcome life’s challenges. I am an NYU Silver School of Social Work graduate and have had over 6 years of experience working with different ethnicities, genders and sexuality. I am here to provide support to my clients. It is important that you are in a safe space where you feel heard and able to process your feelings without judgment.
LICENsED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER -
LcSW
Christena Barton is a well-rounded licensed master social worker. She completed her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service with a concentration in clinical social work.
Christena has over 5 years of experience providing psychotherapy with diverse populations. As a solution-focused therapist, her goal is to help clients uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
Her passion in mental health is to work together with clients to understand and resolve the challenges in their lives.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, LCSW
With over 15 years in the field of social work, Noderea John has developed a passion for helping others in their pursuit of happiness, success and self-love.
Noderea's focus is helping others to strengthen the relationship they have with themselves and their loved ones.
Throughout her therapeutic process with clients, self-care is encouraged, promoted and supported and communication skills are improved.
Combining coaching & therapeutic techniques with clients allow them to... develop adequate coping skills, increase self-esteem and improve their overall daily functioning so they are better able to attain their life goals.
LICENsED MASTERS SOCIAL WORKEr-lmsw
Kadidra M.
I am passionate about working with couples and LGBTQ+ community. Whether working with couples or individuals, I understand that the best way to achieve our life goals is to take a proactive and integrative approach to being healthy and happy.
I create space for you to explore patterns and identify blockages that keep you stagnant by asking questions that challenge you to go deeper and encourage you to be honest with yourself about what’s happening both consciously and unconsciously. I challenge you to understand your hard wiring and expose you to the trauma that is deeply embedded within your internal structures.
Through therapy with me, you will gain an understanding of yourself and implement new skills that will assist you on your life’s journey.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, LCSW
Anais M.
Anais Morales-Suarez is a clinical social worker who is passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health in society.
Over the past 10 years, Anais served a variety of age groups and cultural backgrounds to manage stressors within the household, workplace, and relationships.
She provides an eclectic therapeutic approach, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness approach in counseling. Anais is also bilingual in Spanish.
Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Margaret N.
Margaret Ngunang graduated from NYU with an MSW, completed postgraduate training in couples and family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family and obtained a Certification in Couples Mediation and acquired a post-graduate certificate from NYU in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.
She is privileged and humbled to be an ally, standing with clients in their struggles as a social justice advocate, a voice for their empowerment using strength-based therapy, CBT, and family systems; through a trauma-informed, healing, and holistic lens to help them discover what works to promote post-traumatic growth.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - LP
Jennifer A.
I am a first generation Ghanaian-American woman who enjoys working with emerging adults with different backgrounds and issues including with anxiety, depression, and life concerns such navigating interpersonal relationships, employment, family dynamics, identify and self-worth.
I wholeheartedly believe that our emotional well-being is of vital importance of our overall health. You deserve to take care of yourself by pursuing joy, peace, freedom and healing in all ways that are meaningful to you. Therapy is a transformative means towards this end and while a journey may be a difficult one, it is well worth it. I look forward to accompanying, encouraging, and holding space for you as you press forward throughout this therapeutic journey. I will work with you in a collaborative manner to identify how we can help you live your life in an authentic and fulfilling manner.
PRE-LICENSED PROFESSIONAL - LMSW
I am an Indo-Caribbean therapist whose therapy style is a non-judgemental, culturally competent, intersectional approach to mental health care. I believe therapy is a safe space to be your true self, which means allowing yourself to feel vulnerable and express the more difficult emotions, and to put yourself first.
Often throughout our lives, we have been taught many different messages growing up that often shape how we navigate the world. Therapy is where you can unlearn and reframe some of the harmful messages you received while maintaining that connection to the positive messages in your culture and community.
I hope to create a space to focus on how to utilize your strengths and grow towards acceptance to be the best version of yourself, however you come to define that. Life can be difficult and there is still much stigma against mental health, but you don't have to do it alone.
Marriage and family intern
Hi, my name is Iman Demelva, and I am a first generation American by a way of Trinidad and Tobago. I was born and raised in New York. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. I am currently working on obtaining my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. I attend Capella University and Iam expected to graduate in 2024. I have experience working in healthcare field for over 1 4 years.
I have been married for 12 years and have two children ages 17 and 5. As a parent, I understand unique challenges of raising children in these current times. Over the years, I have navigated the ups and downs of marriage and work on blending my family.
I believe in working collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families to support them in meeting their goals while providing warm, compassionate, and safe space for them to feel comfortable expressing and working through their emotions. I am also passioante in understanding my client's family hsitory, relationships and cultural context that make up their identity. I am even more passionate about getting to know my clients as an individual, all while helping my clients to gain some insights into themselves.
I am excited to intern at North Node Therapy and look forward to accompanying you in your journey to discovery and becoming the best version of yourself.
LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER - LMSW
Brittany Anderson knew from a young age that she wanted to be a therapist. Learning that there was such a lack in therapists of color, she became one herself. She graduated with her Masters from Columbia School of Social Work and has been practicing psychotherapy for 4 years. She is certified in Motivational Interviewing and uses multiple modalities throughout her work. Including but not limited to psychodynamic, narrative, person centered, strength based and trauma informed therapies.
She works with various age groups and races, individually or couples. She also works with LGBTQIA+ population as well as people practicing non monogamy. Her main focuses are grief, anxiety, depression, sex, sexuality and trauma. She encourages an open, non judgemental space for you to be comfortable being yourself, so you can learn more about yourself and those around you.
msw intern
Are negative thoughts creating challenges for you? Do you struggle to find someone trustworthy to share your feelings with? Hi, I'm Niasha, a compassionate and empathetic Therapist Intern. Let me be your support as we navigate these difficulties together. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth or a family in need, we can build a genuine relationship while exploring and addressing the habits and systems that may be holding you back.
With a bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience working with youths, young adults, and mature individuals, I am dedicated to assisting you on your journey.
Currently pursuing my master's degree in social work, I am committed to providing effective support. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to work with you.
LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER -
LMSW
Latoya is a multifaceted mental health professional and advocate, proudly identifying as Black, Latinx, Queer, and Neurodivergent. In addition to being a devoted parent and partner, Latoya holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University’s (NYU) Silver School of Social Work with a concentration in clinical practice. Latoya is also a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 15 years of healthcare experience across the lifespan, and they have completed specialized training at the Ackerman Institute for Families in Family Engagement and Acceptance Training for trans and non-binary identifying youth and their families.
As a therapist, Latoya is dedicated to helping the BIPOC community access quality mental health services. They believe that our life experiences shape the lens through which we navigate the world, and their therapeutic journey reflects this understanding. Latoya’s work involves supporting individuals, families, and couples in healing ruptured relationships, managing life transitions, healing trauma, addressing systemic oppression, and managing crises. They also provide LGBTQIA+ related support with acceptance and gender identity, and strengthen couples and families.
Latoya’s approach to therapy is eclectic and client-centered, incorporating narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and attachment theory. Their extensive experience includes working with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals from children to adults, black maternal child health, autistic and non-verbal children, victims of domestic violence, substance use disorders, and trauma. Latoya’s professional passion is to help those seeking therapeutic services find the strength to overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and manage crises and life events by finding their inner voice.
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