We Are Fieldston Therapists

Our goal is to guide our clients through self-exploration, self-awareness and resilience building that transforms them into self-reliant individuals. We integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavior (DBT), relational, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to client’s specific needs. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership explored within a safe, non-judgmental environment, working at a pace that is comfortable for the client; we can explore short or long-term counseling. Together, we can work towards resolving feelings of sadness, anxiety, and understand maladaptive patterns. Most importantly, we will gain insight into how to change problematic behaviors.

Our Mental Health Therapists

INGRID S. NUÑEZCLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST, LCSW-R, CCTP, CAMS-II
Ingrid Nuñez is an LCSW-R with a Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Social Work from New York University. She is a bilingual psychotherapist, certified in clinical trauma and anger management. As a child and adolescent specialist she focuses on promoting self-exploration and growth through different theoretical modalities. She treats a variety of diagnoses including ADHD, mood disorders, behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, severe mental illness, and trauma. She uses a developmentally appropriate approach to treat clients of all ages, children and adults. Ingrid has worked in diverse settings, including outpatient and inpatient services providing services that span from assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and discharge planning. She utilizes approaches that meet client’s needs including psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral, dialectical and insight-oriented therapies.

As a member of the New York State Mental Health Professionals Panel, Ingrid collaborates with the NYS court system on divorce and custody cases that require therapeutic intervention, supervised visitation, family therapy, mediation and court reporting. Ingrid is licensed to practice in NY, NJ, CT & FL.

LITTAL MELNIKCHILD, ADOLESCENT & ADULT PSYCHIATRY, MD
Littal Melnik, MD graduated with a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She completed her premedical studies at Rutgers University and continued at Rutgers University Robert Wood Jonson for Medical School. She completed her internship and general adult psychiatry residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She graduated from the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at New York Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell. Dr. Melnik has presented extensively in psychiatric conferences including those of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Institute on Psychiatric Services. Areas of focus include patterns of medication usage, LGBT families and youth, as well as health policy.
LEEANN MOGELCLINICAL SOCIAL WORK/THERAPIST, LCSW
LeeAnn Mogel received her Master of Social Worker degree at the University of South Carolina and is a licensed social worker in New York State. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma with children and adolescents.

LeeAnn loves to be creative and integrate art into her practice. She believes it is important for clients to have an artistic means in order to express their emotions. In addition, LeeAnn offers a client-centered approach and believes each client has their own unique abilities.

CARLOS BRAVO-GOGNYCLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST, LCSW, MS
Carlos Bravo-Gogny is a trained psychologist, anthropologist and social worker who has been invested in building his knowledge by working in diverse settings and agencies. He has experience treating most types of emotional/psychological symptoms and conditions. His main focus is psychological trauma and recovery. He also treats mood disorders, anxiety related disorders including panic disorders and phobias. He works with families, dyads, children, adults or couples and as an infant mental health provider.

“Life is worth living, let’s find ways to enjoy it.”

MIAH CRONENSOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST, LMSW
Miah Cronen is an LMSW with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and Masters of Social Work from New York University. Miah started her therapy experience working with adolescents at an inpatient facility, which is where she discovered her passion for working with young adults.

Miah has experience working with adolescents with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD among others. Miah is very dedicated to working with adolescents and young adults to help them achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being by building a strong therapeutic relationship and utilizing evidence based practices.

NICOLE SISENWEINSOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST, LMSW
Nicole Sisenwein is a social work clinician with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She has extensive experience working with individuals navigating trauma, grief, behavioral difficulties, and complex life stressors.

Nicole utilizes a client-centered, strengths-based approach grounded in evidence-based practices. She focuses on helping clients build insight, develop effective coping strategies, and strengthen emotional resilience within a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Nicole is dedicated to creating a welcoming and collaborative space where individuals and families feel heard, empowered, and equipped with the tools needed to promote growth, healing, and lasting change.

YELISSE BRISOSOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST, LMSW
Yelisse Briso is a bilingual social worker who provides compassionate and culturally responsive care to children, adolescents, adults, families, and older adults. She is known for her empathetic and supportive approach, helping clients feel understood, safe, and engaged in the therapeutic process.

Yelisse has experience working with individuals across the lifespan presenting with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family-related challenges. She focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships and tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs.

Yelisse utilizes a client-centered approach and integrates evidence-based practices to support emotional growth, improve coping skills, and enhance overall well-being. She is committed to creating a warm, inclusive space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.

TANISHA DANIELSSOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST, LMSW
Tanisha Daniels is a therapist with over seven years of experience providing supportive and collaborative care to individuals, couples, and families. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and other emotionally distressing or behavior-related challenges.

Tanisha utilizes a client-centered approach focused on helping individuals better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She works collaboratively with clients to develop meaningful mental, emotional, and behavioral goals, while reinforcing adaptive coping strategies and positive behavioral change.

Tanisha is committed to creating a welcoming and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, build resilience, and work toward improved overall well-being.

ANDRES R. GUERREROSOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST, LMSW
Andres Guerrero is a psychotherapist with over eight years of experience who has been able to help clients of diverse populations with various needs to achieve their full potential. He is a compassionate, dedicated therapist that can help you feel empowered to achieve your every goal and have a more positive outlook in life, then look no further.

Andres assists individuals in the development of coping strategies with a treatment plan based on their specific needs to help improve overall functioning. He is a behavioral specialist with a focus on CBT, strength-based perspective and the Here and Now to help clients achieve their desired outcome. He welcomes clients with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Couples and others.

If you are reading this profile, you have already begun your healing process and Andres is here to support you in your journey.

FELICIA F. ANDERSONSOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST, LMSW, CAMS-II
Felicia Anderson is a Licensed Social Worker who has been in practice for over 15 years working in different areas of social services to help those in need of Mental Health support. She is a specialist in children and family services. She is also certified in anger management. Her goal is to assist children and families with their daily struggles as they relate to children with ADHD, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation, Depressive Mood Disorder, Anxiety, Family Discord, Poor Anger Management, Low Frustration Tolerance, Marriage and Relationship conflicts. She is experienced with children 5 -18 years of age. Through her work with clients, she helps them learn appropriate coping skills to manage their symptoms.

The therapeutic relationship is a partnership explored within a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together, we can work towards resolving feelings of sadness, anxiety, and understanding maladaptive patterns. You will gain insight into changing problematic behaviors through methods including play therapy, behavior management, skills building, coping skill building and verbal therapy and family therapy.

Felicia is experienced with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process for children with special needs through the board of education, as well as the referral process for residential schools. She also provides family home studies for adoptions as well as court ordered supervision.

MARTHA DOMINGUEZMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, LMHC, CASAC-T
Facing any type of mental health or substance abuse disorder is difficult. Being involved with court orders might feel overwhelming, and crumbling relationships can feel devastating. Martha is equipped to support you in being successful through the process of healing, growth, and reinvention. She serves individuals and couples from children to geriatric adults, substance abuse clients, court and non-court ordered clients. Martha specializes in immigration evaluations, hardship waivers , VAWA, Asylums reports, substance use disorders and personality disorder treatments.

Martha works to help clients build insight, growth, and lasting change through treatment. She values a customized, holistic approach to mental health and incorporates spiritual therapeutic methodologies for clients who prefer that style.

TANYA CULVERMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, LMHC
Tanya Culver is an LMHC who works with a diverse population. In addition to her work at Fieldston Counseling she is a Licensed Counselor for the New York City Department of Education with an Advanced Certification in Mental Health Counseling. Her approach to therapy is empathic, engaged, and collaborative.  In a nurturing, safe, nonjudgmental environment together, you will explore life’s daily challenges, heal from painful relationships and learn skills, strategies, and techniques to generate personal insight, awareness and identify areas for empowered change.  In working with clients, she utilizes cognitive-behavior, solution-focused & mindfulness approaches.

“Life is a journey and I would like to help you navigate yours!”

GERARDO PEREZMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, LMHC
Gerardo is an LMHC with a Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Studies from Colby College and an MS in Mental Health Counseling from LIU Brooklyn University. He has also completed some MFA work in film at Columbia University. Gerardo is a fully bilingual mental health counselor commonly guided by a humanistic and multicultural approach to therapy. He believes no client is the same, and understanding an individual’s background, culture, and issues is critical to the therapeutic process.

Gerardo is committed to creating a comfortable and safe space for clients to discover the details needed for successful counseling outcomes. His open style exists to raise awareness for his clients around their stressors and concerns. He is committed to providing a dynamic, supportive therapeutic process that allows clients to contemplate and understand their situations, needs, and choices. Gerardo has been a competitive professional athlete, teacher, and education consultant.

RACQUEL JONESMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, LMHC
Racquel Jones is an LMHC and a Licensed School Counselor with the New York City Department of Education for the past sixteen years. She has worked with children for twenty-one years and has a passion for developing the whole child. She has a degree in Psychology from Binghamton University and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Mercy College. She is passionate about helping others build healthy coping skills. Developing a balanced and healthy mental well-being is her focus in mental health counseling. She specializes in assisting adolescents, children, and adults in managing stress, anxiety and supporting clients through family, life, career, relationship, and social and emotional changes.
TAISJA ROBERSONMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, LMHC
Taisja Roberson’s work is guided by each client’s unique goals, with a focus on deep listening and honoring each individual’s journey. She aims to create a collaborative and empowering space where healing can unfold on its own terms.

Taisja specializes in working with queer, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or disabled people of color, and her approach is rooted in cultural awareness, authenticity, and self-acceptance. In her work with clients, she strives to facilitate an authentic experience where individuals can trust that healing happens not only through words or frameworks, but through genuine human connection.

Wellness Partners

ALEXANDRA L. TORRES-VENTURAPILATES INSTRUCTOR
Alexandra L. Torres-Ventura is a Wellness Partner. She is deeply committed to sharing her love of movement with others through the power of Pilates and dance.

A Bronx native, Alexandra began dancing at the age of 9 and feels fortunate to have discovered her true passion early in life. She is an alumna of the famed Performing Arts HS and was awarded a full scholarship to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Alexandra has performed with various modern dance companies in NYC for over 30 years and, upon discovering the power of Pilates, began practicing it daily to strengthen her body and refine existing weaknesses. Alexandra credits this core conscious exercise with extending the life of her dance career and contributing greatly to her postural health.

Alexandra incorporated her passion for practicing Pilates into her career in 2003, when she received her 600-hour teacher certification at Power Pilates in NY under the tutelage of classical master teacher, Bob Liekens. A lifelong learner herself, Alexandra continues her studies with an ever-evolving list of distinguished teachers in the field of mind/body fitness. Alexandra uses her own curiosity as a mind/body student to directly connect with each client and uniquely shape his / her Pilates journey.

Alexandra is currently teaching private Pilates sessions via Zoom.

DR. ILONA ABITBOL, DAOM, MAOM, L.AcDOCTOR ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE

Dr. Ilona Abitbol is a highly skilled and compassionate Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with 20 years of experience. She specializes in Integrative Acupuncture, offering holistic solutions for a wide range of health concerns with a concentration in auricular medicine and neuroacupuncture. Dr. Abitbol’s expertise lies in addressing pain management, allergies, digestive disorders, neurological conditions, emotional well-being, gynecological issues, Lyme disease, Viral sequelae, and long-haul COVID.

With her commitment to ongoing education and personalized patient care, Dr. Abitbol ensures that each individual receives the attention and treatment they deserve. Patients describe her as compassionate, thorough, and attentive, making her an exceptional practitioner who is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health and a balanced life.

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The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life
mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.

Julius Erving

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery,
none but ourselves can free our minds!

Marcus Garvey

Mental health needs a great deal attention.
It’s the final taboo and it needs to be faced and health with.

Adam Ant

In terms of instilling the values of mental toughness &
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