Meet Our Team

Amanda Abel has a MHC-P (Mental Health Counselor-Limited Permit). She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University at Albany. She continued her education at Sage Colleges and received her Masters in Community and Counseling Psychology with a certificate in Forensic Mental Health. She has experience working with children (in educational and therapeutic environments), service members and family members of service members, people experiencing anxiety and depression, and more.

Celia Holmes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing therapeutic services for over a decade. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from SUNY Albany in their Advanced Standing program and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She has worked with children, families and adults in the Capital Region in a variety of settings including home based, school based and office based.

Erin O’Connor-Slater, LCSW received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and began her career working with adolescents and teenagers who were living in residential care, due to difficult circumstances within the home setting. After working for 6 years with this population, she received her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the University of New Hampshire.

Kaitlin Barnett, LCSW, provides individual, couples and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults, with a special interest in the young adult population. Kaitlin’s clinical interests include OCD, ADHD, chronic pain and chronic illness, mental health in LGBTQ+ populations, perinatal mental health, transitions to adulthood, as well as trauma and the intergenerational transmission of trauma. She employs an array of therapeutic modalities tailored to each client.

lleana Maturo, MHC-P, completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at SUNY Albany and Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at The College of Saint Rose. She has experience, and enjoys working, with children, teenagers, and adults with an array of presenting challenges and concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

Mackenzie Schweikert, LMHC, completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at SUNY Albany.
She started her counseling career working with college students, young adults, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. She has experience working with clients concerned about depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, sexual concerns, and grief. 

Rachael Rocas, LMSW, obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from The University at Albany. She brings a wealth of knowledge and skills gained by her diverse experiences in inpatient, educational and long-term care settings.

WIth a profound belief in the power of connection and human resilience, Rachael embraces a client centered approach that highlights their inherent strengths. She works with individuals of all ages, offering support to those facing trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional/behavioral dysregulation, and major life transitions. Rachael utilizes strategies from various treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Samantha Baldwin is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She earned her Master’s of Art in Mental Health Counseling in 2008 from Marist College. Samantha takes a comprehensive perspective that encompasses a holistic view of psychological health and wellness. Her clinical interests include managing chronic pain conditions, anxiety and depression, body image issues, stress management, and working through adjustments and transitions in life. Samantha’s understanding and knowledge of the physical body, and the connection between mental and physical health, helps her to collaborate with her clients as they find a space of healing where they may work through challenges to reach their individualized goals. Samantha’s ongoing clinical and professional development reflect her commitment to learning evidenced-based practices to best meet the needs of her clients. These practices empower her clients to develop their strengths and skills to optimize health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Sarah Leonard, LMSW earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University at Albany followed by her master’s degree in social work from Capella University.

Sheena S. Mammen, LMSW received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Nyack College. She later went on to pursue her Master’s in Social Work at SUNY Stony Brook University.

Stephanie Railey, LMSW, received her Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and English from SUNY Geneseo. Prior to graduating, she enjoyed interning as a counselor for children who experienced trauma, as well as volunteering support for families and patients who were receiving hospice care. At the start of her career, she found her love of social work through clinical interviewing as a psychiatric research assistant.