Taylor Agate, PhD
TITLE
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow
BIO
Taylor Agate, PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow at Sasco River Center with a focus on pediatric neuropsychology. Originally from Philadelphia, […]
Erika Arconti-Galassi, MS
TITLE
Art Therapy and Counseling Intern
BIO
Erika is a Masters level art therapy and counseling intern at Albertus Magnus College. She has a Bachelor of Fine […]
Kayla Berube
TITLE
Staff Psychotherapist
BIO
Kayla Berube graduated from Williams College with a BA in psychology. During her undergraduate studies, she undertook Williams’ neuroscience concentration […]
Kristin Bodenheimer, MA, BCBA
TITLE
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
BIO
Kristin is a board certified and state licensed behavior analyst (BCBA) and has been in the field of applied behavior […]
Chris Bogart, PhD
TITLE
Executive Director
BIO
A licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in both the private and public sectors for the past thirty years, Dr. […]
Linda Bolton
TITLE
Intake Coordinator
BIO
Linda, Intake Coordinator and all-around go-to person, lives in Westport with her son. She has been with Sasco River Center […]
Ethan Bourque, MS, LPC-A
TITLE
Psychotherapist
BIO
Ethan is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, working towards becoming fully licensed, having earned a BA in Psychology and MS […]
Gina Bria
TITLE
Business Director
BIO
Gina Bria is the Business Director at the Sasco River Center, and is responsible for Financial Planning, Accounting, and Operations. […]
Jo Briggs, MS, LMFTA
TITLE
Marriage and Family Therapist
BIO
Jo Briggs holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University, a BA and LLB from […]
Melanie Brown, PhD, MSCP
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Senior Psychologist, Licensed
BIO
Melanie Brown, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treatment of children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based psychotherapies […]
Whitney Buckley, PsyD
TITLE
Clinical Psychologist
BIO
Whitney is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children. She spent over 10 years working as a school […]
Natalia Bychkova
TITLE
Psychology Assistant
BIO
Natalia has a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Applied Developmental Psychology from Moscow Institute of Psychoanalyses, as well as […]
Jen Burke, MA
TITLE
School Psychologist
BIO
Jen is a school psychologist who has experience working with children and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population […]
Rebecca Campbell, LCSW
TITLE
Director of Therapy Services
BIO
Rebecca Campbell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working in both private practice as well as the […]
Kim Clemenza
TITLE
Receptionist
BIO
Kim Clemenza has worked in education for the past 15 years as an Administrative Assistant. She is a dedicated professional […]
Yasmin Cole-Lewis, PhD, MPH
TITLE
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
BIO
Yasmin Cole-Lewis, PhD, MPH is a licensed psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in various treatment […]
Lanae Coleman, MS
TITLE
Psychotherapist
BIO
Lanae Coleman is a pre-licensed clinician at Sasco River Center. She is currently completing her predoctoral internship through the Connecticut […]
Emily Corwin, MS OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Emily received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from SUNY Geneseo and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy […]
Fernanda Couto, MA, EdM
TITLE
Licensed Psychotherapist
BIO
Fernanda is a licensed professional counselor who has extensive experience with children, teenagers and young adults dealing with generalized anxiety, […]
Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT
TITLE
Clinical Supervisor
BIO
Amanda Craig, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Connecticut and New York and is an American Association […]
Reaney Critchell, M.Ed., LPCA
TITLE
Psychotherapist
BIO
Reaney Critchell is a psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults using a range of modalities. She […]
Grace DeGrado, OTD, OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Grace is a true optimist at heart and her passion for helping children reach their goals has guided her journey […]
Joseph Demers, PhD
TITLE
Licensed Psychologist, Certified School
BIO
A Senior Psychologist at the Center with a PhD in School and Child Psychology, Joseph has spent numerous years working […]
Brenna DeStefano, MS OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Brenna received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Occupational Therapist from Sacred Heart University’s accelerated program. During […]
Lisa Dobey, PhD, NCSP
TITLE
Licensed Psychologist
BIO
Lisa Dobey is a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and their parents. Prior […]
Sarah Dunn, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
TITLE
Behavior Specialist
BIO
Sarah is a Board Certified and state licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA, LBA), who has been in the field of Applied […]
Rikki Dworkis, MEd
TITLE
Executive Functions Coach
BIO
Rikki attended The University of Texas at Austin where she received her B.A. in Elementary Education. Thereafter, she attended Teacher’s […]
Raphael Elkind
TITLE
EF Coach/Tutor
BIO
With 30 years of experience as an educator, Raphe enjoys helping students set goals and reach their potential as learners, […]
Ellen Fahey, DNP, FNP
TITLE
Family Nurse Practitioner
BIO
Ellen Fahey is a board certified family nurse practitioner with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Columbia University. She […]
Nicole Eskandar, MSEd
TITLE
Staff Psychotherapist/School Psychologist
BIO
Nicole specializes in working with children and young adults with Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (e.g. […]
Michael Fanning, LPC
TITLE
Licensed Psychotherapist
BIO
Michael Fanning, LPC, is a licensed Professional counselor who works primarily with adolescents who struggle with anger, depression, anxiety, social […]
Laurie Findeisen
TITLE
Wellness Educator
BIO
Laurie is a Nutrition and Wellness Educator helping adults and children understand the link between nutrition and brain and body […]
Patricia Finnegan, MA, LMFTA
TITLE
Marriage and Family Therapist
BIO
Patricia received her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from the School of Education and Human Development at Fairfield University. […]
Jenai Fitzpatrick, MS ED
TITLE
Learning Specialist
BIO
As an Executive Function Coach, Advocate, and Certified School Psychologist, I’ve always wanted to be part of the solution that […]
Suzanne Ford, MS, OTR/L
TITLE
Director, Occupational Therapy Clinical Operations
BIO
Suzanne graduated from Manhattanville College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a double minor in […]
Samantha Gadsden
TITLE
Head of Learning Services
BIO
With almost 15 years in the classroom as an English, history, and skills teacher in independent schools, Samantha brings her […]
Rich Gallini, PhD
TITLE
Licensed Psychologist / Certified School Psychologist
BIO
A licensed psychologist with specialized training in clinical neuropsychology, Rich also worked as a certified school psychologist for 25 years. […]
Daniel J. Glass, PhD, ABPP
TITLE
Licensed Psychologist , Director of Clinical Training
BIO
Dan received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Psychology from SUNY […]
Anisa Guess
TITLE
Human Resource Generalist
BIO
Anisa Guess is the HR Generalist here at Sasco River Center. Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, Anisa earned her Bachelor’s Degree […]
John Hastings, MMHC
TITLE
Psychotherapist
BIO
John comes to the Sasco River Center from a varied career background. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with […]
Cheryl Holmes
TITLE
Billing and Payments Coordinator
BIO
Cheryl is the Billing and Payments Coordinator and is responsible for the Accounting Operations functions for the Center which includes […]
Alison Kelly, MHC
TITLE
Psychology Intern
BIO
Alison Kelly completed her Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University where she is currently a doctoral candidate in […]
Courtney Kornblum, M.A., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
TITLE
Speech Language Pathologist
BIO
Courtney Kornblum is a Speech Language Pathologist who has extensive experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of […]
Kathy Kravec
TITLE
EF and Learning Coach/Life Coach
BIO
Kathy, with over 20 years of experience as both a teacher and administrator at New Canaan Country School, views herself […]
Erin Kresmery, MS OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Erin is a board-certified and state-licensed Occupational Therapist who received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Mercy College in […]
David Kucher
TITLE
EF & Learning Coach / Head of Technology
BIO
David Kucher provides Executive Functions and Learning Coaching at Sasco River Center, as well as collaboration on the development and […]
Taylor Kurtz, PsyD
TITLE
Psychologist
BIO
Taylor Kurtz has a Doctorate of Psychology in School-Community Psychology from Hofstra University and is a Certified School Psychologist. She […]
Margot LaPointe
TITLE
Learning Coach/EF Tutor
BIO
Margot Henderson LaPointe is a Certified Professional Coach, Executive Function Coach, and tutor who heads the Learning Services Department at […]
MaryJean MacDonald, PsyD
TITLE
Licensed Psychologist
BIO
A licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years experience working with adults, families and children in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and […]
Angelina Macias, MS OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Angelina demonstrates a passion for pediatric development, feeding therapy, and sensory integration. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Health science […]
Gabrielle Marable
TITLE
Diagnostic Testing Coordinator
BIO
Gabby graduated from Dominican University with a B.A. in Psychology. She thrives on helping others and offers an empathetic approach […]
Ann McCarthy
TITLE
Director of Administration and Operations
BIO
Ann brings more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and for-profit spaces, with proven success in management, strategic […]
Jared Mehl, LMSW
TITLE
Psychotherapist
BIO
Jared Mehl, a clinical licensed master social worker, made a career change after working in Private Equity for over 25 […]
Erin Micali, PsyD
TITLE
Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow
BIO
Erin Micali, Psy.D., is a senior postdoctoral fellow at Sasco River Center who specializes in pediatric neuropsychology. Dr. Micali attended […]
Fazeela Mohammed, M.S., M.A.
TITLE
Clinical Psychology Fellow
BIO
Fazeela Mohammed is a master’s level clinician at Sasco River Center. She works with children and adolescents of all abilities […]
Mandi Morgan, MA, M.Ed, LMFTA
TITLE
Marriage and Family Therapist
BIO
Mandi Morgan is a dedicated marriage and family therapist with a deep passion for fostering healthy relationships. She specializes in […]
Allie Muzzio, MOT, OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
A distinguished graduate of Quinnipiac University’s accredited Occupational Therapy Program, Allie holds a dual Bachelor of Science in Health Science […]
Alexandra O’Malley, PMHNP
TITLE
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
BIO
Alexandra O’Malley is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over five years of experience in the field of psychiatry. She […]
Kelly Orsino, MS, OTR/L
TITLE
Director, Occupational Therapy Clinical Programs
BIO
Kelly graduated from UConn with a BS in Allied Health Sciences and quickly pursued her Masters of Science in Occupational […]
David Porrino, PsyD
TITLE
Director of Diagnostic Testing Services
BIO
David Porrino, Psy.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist who is the director of the diagnostic testing services program […]
Carrie Potoff, LCSW
TITLE
Licensed Psychotherapist
BIO
Carrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT), with […]
Lynette Prescott, MA LMSW
TITLE
Staff Psychotherapist
BIO
Lynette’s professional work with children and families began in the early childhood classrooms of a PreK-9 independent school. She taught […]
Shelly Ransom, MS CCC-SLP
TITLE
Speech Language Pathologist
BIO
Shelly Ransom is a speech language pathologist who specializes in working with children who stutter, have pragmatic language difficulties, and/or […]
Rebecca Reidy Bunn, PhD
TITLE
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow
BIO
Rebecca Reidy Bunn, MA, PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow at Sasco River Center specializing in pediatric neuropsychology. Rebecca attended Randolph-Macon […]
Marguerite Rix, MS
TITLE
Executive Functions Coach
BIO
Marguerite received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary/Special Education with a minor in Psychology from Elon University. She then went on […]
Aaron Roberto, MD
TITLE
Psychiatrist
BIO
Dr. Aaron J. Roberto, M.D. is a dedicated, Board-Certified, Harvard and Yale-trained child, adolescent, and board-certified adult psychiatrist, who serves […]
Carrie Ross, MA, LMFTA, Certified Parent Coach
TITLE
Marriage and Family Therapist/Certified Parent Coach
BIO
Carrie Ross brings her expertise and knowledge of relational dynamics to the individuals, couples, and families she works with. She […]
Loren Rubino, ATR, LPCA, A.R.T Trauma Focused Therapist
TITLE
Art Therapist
BIO
Loren is an Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor, MAATC, ATR-P, LPC-A, and is also an Accelerated Resolution Therapist (ART) […]
Madeline Ruffinott, MOT, OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Madeline graduated Magna Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University’s accelerated dual degree Bachelors in Health Science and Master of Occupational Therapy […]
Teresa Salzillo, MS OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Teresa demonstrates a passion for working with children of all ages to develop skills and confidence in their everyday lives. […]
Janet Scanlon, MBA, MA, LPCA
TITLE
Psychotherapist
BIO
Janet is a compassionate and active listener, with a client-centered focus. She specializes in a wellness-based approach, including self-care, exercise, […]
Timothy Schmutte, PsyD, MS
TITLE
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
BIO
Timothy Schmutte, Psy.D., M.S., is licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. […]
Chelsea Schnorrbusch, PHD
TITLE
Pre-Licensed Psychologist
BIO
Chelsea Schnorrbusch, PhD, graduated from the University at Buffalo with her doctorate in Combined Counseling Psychology/School Psychology in 2023. Prior […]
Caroline Segal, PhD
TITLE
Licensed Psychologist
BIO
Caroline Segal is a Staff Psychologist at Sasco River Center. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies and […]
Moriah Smith-Bresky, MA, PsyD
TITLE
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
BIO
Moriah Smith-Bresky, MA, Psy.D. graduated from The APA accredited Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2022 with a Clinical Psychology […]
Brittany Stanczuk, PsyD
TITLE
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Early Childhood Specialist
BIO
Brittany Stanczuk is a Licensed Psychologist who earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Children and […]
Anne Staudt, MS OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Anne has extensive experience working with children and collaborating with families to help clients develop skills needed to reach their […]
Austin Stokes, PsyD
TITLE
Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow
BIO
Austin Stokes, MA, Psy.D., is a post-doctoral fellow at Sasco River Center, and graduated from the APA-accredited Adler University with […]
Stefanie Sussman, MS, CCC-SLP
TITLE
Speech & Language Pathologist
BIO
Stefanie Sussman, MS, CCC-SLP offers more than 20 years of experience working with the pediatric population as a licensed Speech […]
Elizabeth Venezia, MS OTR/L
TITLE
Occupational Therapist
BIO
Elizabeth attended Sacred Heart University for both undergrad and graduate school. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, with […]
Brigitte Whitney
TITLE
Reading Specialist
BIO
Brigitte Whitney is a remedial reading instructor and has extensive experience working with children with reading difficulties. She has completed […]
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Angelina Curcio, MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Angelina received her Bachelors degree in Health Science with minors in geriatric wellness, psychology, and honors in an accelerated 3-year program at Sacred Heart University. She received early acceptance and pursued her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Sacred Heart University as well. During her graduate school experience, Angelina traveled to a small town in Haiti delivering Occupational Therapy services to a broad population of individuals. Angelina completed her Level II Fieldwork rotation at Dynamic Kids in White Plains, New York where she developed an immediate passion for pediatrics and sensory integration.
In addition to working as an Occupational Therapist, Angelina has been providing child care within a renowned gym in Westchester, New York for over 4 years now. Her experience at this facility has helped her develop important interpersonal skills communicating with families and staff in addition to engaging children in a variety of creative activities.
Angelina is excited to bring her strong ambition and enthusiasm to the Sasco River Center team!
Commitment to Inclusivity: Sasco River Center is an equal opportunity organization, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, disability, color, size, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic background. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all clients and colleagues.