Professionals
Introducing Our Five-Star Team Of Mental Health Providers & Wellness Care Professionals Consisting Of Psychologists, Psychiatric Providers, Nutritionists, And Life Coaches offering Psychological Evaluations, Medication Management, Therapeutic, And Dietary Counseling Under One Umbrella.
Doctors & Psychiatrists
Dr. Susan Gaylord – PH.D.
Psychologist & Professor, Hicksville, NY
(516) 297-7384Dr. Susan Gaylord obtained her Ph.D. from Hofstra University with her Dissertation on Message Framing and Weight Loss. She holds a Master’s in Psychology from Adelphi University and a BA from Long Island University, CW Post. Dr. Gaylord is a member of …
View ProfileDr. Ali M. Khan – M.D.
Psychiatrist, Hicksville, NY
(516) 914-8344Dr. Khan completed his medical training at Ziauddin Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan, completed his general adult psychiatry training at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and completed his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship from NYU. …
View ProfileLife Coaches & Nutritionists
Tara L. Petrozelli –
Executive Director, Burlington, WI
(516) 330-8422Multidimensional Life Coach & Motivational Speaker Basic understanding of Spanish Ms. Tara Petrozelli is a Multidimensional Life Coach who is based in Burlington, Wisconsin and services clients on a local, national, and global platform. She is the …
View ProfileJames M. Howe –
Director of Operations, Burlington, WI
(516) 330-8422Life Coach & HIPAA Certified Mr. James Howe graduated Magna Cum Laude and obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. James has expanded his knowledge base by taking classes in Computer Programming, 3-D Modeling, …
View ProfileMental Health Clinicians
Kara Scheinin-Holisher – LCSW-R, PC
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
(516) 884-2601Kara Holisher obtained her Masters of Social Work from NYU, and a BA from Tulane University. She is an active member of NASW, is ACSW accredited, a verified participant on Psychology Today and Healthgrades. Ms. Holisher has been with First Step Therapy …
View ProfileTracey Gecewicz – LCSW-R
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
(631) 943-0718Ms. Tracey Gecewicz obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University with a BS in Social Work from Long Island University’s C.W. Post Campus, where she was on the Dean’s List at both Universities. Ms. Gecewicz is a verified provider on Psyc …
View ProfileTeresa A. Milano – LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Hicksville, NY
(516) 413-8615Ms. Teresa Milano obtained her Master’s Degree from Hofstra University and her BA in Psychology from Molloy College where she received a scholarship and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She completed her internships at Hillside Hospital and Family and Childr …
View ProfileSue Teich – LCSW-R
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
(646) 483-2918Ms. Sue Teich obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College where she graduated with honors and received her BS in Sociology with a concentration in Human Services from SUNY Binghamton. She is a verified participant on Psychology Today and H …
View ProfileSamantha Goldstein – LMSW
Licensed Therapist, New York, NY
516-962-4088Ms. Samantha Goldstein obtained a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University and her BA in Sociology with a Minor in Social Work from Long Island University CW Post Campus (Specialization in Children’s in Families from Long Island). Ms. Goldstein …
View ProfileRyan Bodine – LCSW
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
(516) 519-2826Mr. Ryan Bodine was on the Dean’s list and obtained his Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Social Work, with Specialization in Trauma, from Stony Brook University. He was a Psych Honors Society Member with independent study areas in Nutrition, Mi …
View ProfileMarcia P. Chichester – LCSW-R, ABD, Ed.D
Psychotherapist/Educational & Behavioral Consultant & Professor, Hicksville, NY
(516) 522-9237Dr. Marcia Chichester holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Concordia University Chicago, and a master’s in social work from Hunter College School of Social Work. Marcia has spent her career promoting the connections between personal and community m …
View ProfileKelley O. Spada – LMHC
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
(347) 306-0842Ms. Kelley Spada obtained her MS in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University and her BA from SUNY Oswego with a double major in Psychology & Criminal Justice. She is NY OASAS approved to administer DWI Assessments and she performs Licensure …
View ProfileKathleen Kane-Coletta – LCSW-R
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
(516) 318-1359Ms. Kathleen Kane-Coletta obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University with a 4.0 GPA and her BS in Marketing Management from Baruch College, where she was on the Deans list and was a member National Business Honor Society. Ms. Coletta …
View ProfileKaren Kieser – MS, LMHC, NCC
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
(631) 629-3631Ms. Karen Kieser obtained her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University CW Post where she maintained a 4.0 GPA, graduated with Honors, and was a member of the Counseling Academic and Professional Honors Society International. She …
View ProfileJessie Louis-Jean – MS, LMHC
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
646-856-9151Ms. Jessie Louis-Jean is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She obtained her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and her BS from the New York Institute of Technology in Interdisciplinary Studies with concent …
View ProfileHillary Lagnado – LCSW-R
Psychotherapist, Hicksville, NY
(516) 404-8419Ms. Hillary Lagnado obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College and with a BA in Psychology from SUNY Albany. Ms. Lagnado is a member of NASW; ACSW accredited, and is Certified by NYS Board Of Education. In addition, she is a field liaison …
View ProfileEmmie Macalisang – PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry/Medication Management/Prescriber, Hicksville, NY
347-673-1384Ms. Emmie Macalisang is member of the AANP. She obtained her Post-masters in Family Psychiatric Mental Health from Malloy College with a BSN and MSN in Nursing Education from Western Governor’s University. Ms. Macalisang holds a nursing degree from CUN …
View ProfileDeirdre Holland – LCSW-R
Founder, Hicksville, NY
516-330-8422Deirdre built First Step Therapy & Wellness Group from the ground up and has been hands on every step of the way. Her work ethic is indisputable and she is completely invested in creating a cohesive work environment adhering to values such as mutua …
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