Our therapists have very similar interests but specialize in working with different age groups and presenting concerns. This allows us to work closely as a team to create the best possible care for our clients. We often treat multiple members of a family together, as we find it’s most helpful to address concerns from multiple perspectives. The treatment team meets weekly to discuss cases and treatment. We are always bouncing ideas off one another, creating and running groups together and growing as clinicians. Although we have similar expertise, we each take slightly different approaches. We do our best to match each client with a therapist that will be the right fit!
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NIJA JACKSON, LCSW
extensive clinical expertise to provide comprehensive assessments, interventions, and treatment planning for individuals with complex mental health conditions. She is passionate about delivering tailored services to patients and families aligned with their unique strengths. Nija takes the time to educate individuals and families about mental health diagnosis and answering questions and they begin the intake process. She completes a thorough biopsychosocial evaluation after conducting clinical assessments and with the support of the treatment team, determines a personalized plan of continued care, which is then taken over by the assigned clinician.
VICTORIA OMOLAYO, LMSW
Victoria Omolayo is a Licensed Masters Social Worker and Certified Mental Health First Aider. I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety and depression.
If you are looking for a therapist that is “down to earth,” and a ball of energy, Victoria is the one. She brings joy into the room with her bright smile, vibrant energy and welcoming presence.
“While in sessions, I believe it is important to always have fun, because life outside of therapy and can be so stressful and serious. Laughing moments are healing moments. I place emphasis on collaboration to set goals and track progress and will assign homework. We will work together to find the strategies that help you best. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!”
NATALIE GUTIERREZ, LMSW
Natalie Gutierrez is a bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) in the state of New York. She received her Masters in Social Work from the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service.
Natalie is experienced in providing individual and group counseling to individuals across age groups. Her approach is warm, collaborative and empathetic, in efforts to establish a safe space to discuss your needs, goals and to help facilitate your healing journey.
I have a lot of experience working with children, teens and young adults. I love being able to support my clients in understanding their emotions and mental health needs. I believe in the power of genuine connection with others to foster confidence, self-growth and healing.
Dr. Shira Pollack is a postdoctoral fellow at Glacier Psychology Services, with a deep commitment to holistic and compassionate mental health care. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Buffalo. While pursuing her doctorate, she provided therapy to college students at University at Buffalo Counseling Services, individuals with eating disorders at a partial hospitalization program, and oncology patients at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. She then completed her APA-accredited doctoral internship at Ohio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services, with areas of focus on treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and sport and performance psychology.
Dr. Pollack is passionate about treating OCD, phobias, anxiety, depression, and emotion-driven behaviors like procrastination and disordered eating. She integrates therapeutic techniques from evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), all while maintaining a humanistic, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-informed approach.
D’Andrah Almanzar (she/her) is a Psychotherapist specializing in Trauma, Grief, Women’s Health, Sexual/Gender Identity, and Anxiety/Depression with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. In therapy, D’Andrah employs a culturally responsive, emotionally focused, strength-based, and holistic approach along with evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Additionally, D’Andrah utilizes a client-centered model to provide support and guidance on what the person is in need of in a relational, and empowering space.
D’Andrah received her Bachelors in Forensic Psychology with a minor in Addiction Studies from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice and holds a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service.
