"Where you are empowered to change your life through counseling and education!"

Lurdes Ramos-Galarza

Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege

Founder & Clinical Director

Mrs. Ramos-Galarza is a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist with over 20 years of counseling experience. She has cultivated unique insight into common issues that impede the healing process due to mental health issues. Her work as a mental health counselor, addiction specialist and school counselor has afforded her extensive familiarity with adolescents, adults, and their families.

M.A. Counseling, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Valentina Coreas

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Ms. Coreas is a bilingual Spanish-speaking mental health professional experienced in working with children, families, and adults. She specializes in treating individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, and behavioral issues. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive space for clients to reflect, refocus, and redefine their mental health.

M.A. Mental Health Counseling, Hofstra University

Jacklyn Goncalves

Mental Health Counselor

Ms. Goncalves is a Spanish-speaking mental health professional experienced in working with families, adolescents and adults. Her specialty is assisting clients with anxiety, stress management, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. She understands the importance of providing feedback while maintaining a safe and open environment for her clients.

M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Long Island University

Chris Tinoco

Mental Health Counselor

Mr. Tinoco has experience working with the elderly, adults, college students, and young adults. He uses a person-centered and eclectic approach of psychotherapy. Through cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, clients are better equipped to understand their emotions. He creates a comfortable environment based on empathy, understanding, and listening without judgment.

M.A. Mental Health Counseling, Hofstra University

Diana Clendaniel

Mental Health Counselor

Mrs. Clendaniel is a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) mental health professional with experience supporting adults and adolescents facing Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Developmental Disabilities. She uses evidence-based, empathetic care to help clients create lasting, meaningful change.

"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves" - Henry David Thoreau

M.A. Mental Health Counseling, Adelphi University

Alexandra Falconi-Burkes

Mental Health Counselor

Alexandra is passionate about supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on complex trauma, family dynamics, anxiety, and depression. Her goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered to explore new perspectives and build resilience.

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Wake Forest University
Certificate in Complex Trauma Treatment

Sarai Tillmon

Administrator

Mrs. Tillmon is kind, energetic and detail-oriented. Her goal is to ensure confidentiality compliance concerning client care as well as handling administrative duties. She will coordinate counselors with potential clients and maintain counselor schedules. Ms. Tillmon is a bilingual Spanish speaker.

B.A. Psychology, City University of New York, School of Professional Studies