Shandelle Hether-Gray

Founder, clinical director, LMHC, LCPC

Shandelle (she/her) specializes in using cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-based approaches to help people make lasting changes to their self-image that lead to real changes in their lives. She is also trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma. Her approach in therapy is hands on, goal-oriented, strengths based, and gender and identity affirming.

Shandelle works actively to help clients challenge unrealistic and self-limiting patterns of thinking, deconstruct who they are from who they have learned to be, learn how to feel safe and regulated in their body, cultivate options for difficult life situations that align with their values, and learn the necessary skills to meet their needs. These skills may include assertiveness, boundary setting and reinforcing, effective communication, goal setting, mindfulness, physiological relaxation, and grounding skills.

For the past several years, my practice has focused on working with adults, adolescents, and queer folx suffering from low self-esteem, perfectionism, negative self-talk, anxiety (generalized, panic, OCD, due to adjustment, trauma) depression, familial rejection, and emerging parenthood.

A little more about Shandelle. She is a queer woman, a mother to two lovely and fierce kids, and a neuroscience nerd. She has always danced and sang a little off beat. She grew up with nine siblings and is from Florida but don’t hold that against her. She also surfed, skated and played guitar in a girl band. A combination of lived experience, and experiencing anxiety and depression in her youth led her down the mental health field (yes, the “emo to therapist pipeline” is a real thing).

Outside of her work with clients, Shandelle is passionate about finding ways of spreading mental health awareness, getting resources in people's hands and tools in their toolbox. In 2020 she published a workbook on assertiveness, in hopes that it helps others find their voice, meet their needs, and improve their relationships.

Feeling nerdy? You can check out some of her publications here.

Availability

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday
Morning, Afternoon or Evening

Location

New York
Maryland

Rates

Intake $200

Individual Therapy (after intake) $175

Neurofeedback $100

Clinical Supervision $75

Eva Pechin

LGPC

Eva Pechin (she/her) holds an MS from Loyola University in Clinical Psychology.  She utilizes an eclectic approach in order to treat clients with a combination of modalities to meet their individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, self-esteem building, mindfulness and relaxation training, and support. She strives to create a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals of all races, cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations to accomplish their mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.

Eva has over 11 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with a history of head injury and subsequent cognitive decline, changes in mood, and personality, and specializes in working with adolescents and adults who suffer from chronic medical conditions such as autoimmune conditions, dysautonomia, and chronic pain and fatigue. She has extensive experience in the use of neurofeedback in order to treat children and adults of all ages with symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, PTSD, insomnia, ADHD, and cognitive dysfunction relative to head injury, possible side effects from medications, or age-related decline. She has also worked with adolescents and adults with eating disorders in both inpatient and intensive outpatient settings. Additionally, Eva has a soft spot for adolescents and adults on the Autism spectrum, as well as self-proclaimed ‘nerds’ and ‘misfits,’ providing them with the support and skills they need to fulfill their goals and to improve functioning in what can often be a critical and judgmental world.

More about Eva:  I love art and reading, although I admittedly need to prioritize more time for hobbies and self-care, which is a challenge with my two children, one of which was diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD at age 3.  The process of seeking out proper diagnoses, treatment methods and special services for him has been both eye opening and humbling.  I absolutely love animals, especially my two rescue dogs, and freely talk to them as if they are human.  

Availability

Monday through Friday

In person and Virtual

Location

Maryland

Rates

Intake $100

Individual Therapy (after intake) $80

Neurofeedback $90

Rebecca Mathews

LMHC

Rebecca Mathews (she/her) holds an MA from Montclair State University in clinical Psychology with a Forensic psychology concentration as well as an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Buffalo. Rebecca practices an integrative, client- centered approach intended to meet the client where they are. She utilizes components of various therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, expressive therapies, and Mindfulness practices.  She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and trauma. Most recently, Rebecca has worked with adolescents who are struggling with eating disorders in a residential setting, addressing disordered eating and negative body image as well as depression and anxiety. 

Rebecca is originally from just outside of Chicago and moved to the east coast in order to attend Iona College, where she played Division 1 water polo and graduated with a BA in psychology. She stayed at Iona to complete an MA in General-Experimental psychology while also coaching the women’s water polo team. 

 In her free time, Rebecca can be found rooting for her favorite Chicago sports teams, reading on the beach, or playing with her mini-goldendoodle puppy, Buddy.

Availability

Monday through Friday

Evenings

Location

New York

(virtual only)

Rates

Intake $150

Individual Therapy (after intake) $120

Shanzy Carter-Martinez

LMHC

Shanzy (she/her) believes that healing is a process that is unique to each of us, that no one is a diagnosis, and that we all live with different struggles. She works actively to help clients create the life they want and can find the most fulfillment in while addressing any adversities or pain that they carry. 

Shanzy uses an eclectic approach to therapy to help clients find the healing path that best fits them and their needs. As a therapist, she believes that the therapeutic relationship is critical to assisting clients in being able to create the life they most want. Clients working with Shanzy will find a non-judgmental safe space in which they are welcome as the person they are and the person they hope to be. She specializes in treating LGBTQIA+ folx, providing identity affirming care, and working with polyamorous or diverse relationships. She is also trauma-informed and works with veterans, first responders, teenagers, and adults who live with a variety of struggles that can include PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, chronic health conditions, and life transitions. Together, clients and Shanzy will find the techniques that best fit the them and their goals and lead to real changes.

Availability

Monday through Wednesday

Morning, afternoon, early evening

Location

New York

(virtual only)

Rates

Intake $150

Individual Therapy (after intake) $120

Military Veteran’s Group Therapy $40

Eugene Pometto

LCPC, NBCCH

Gene  (he/him) has extensive and diverse experience that fosters a client-centered integration of clinical modalities, energy techniques and cultural frameworks specific to a client’s unique expression, thereby creating an immediate and positive manifestation within their life.  He brings an unusual range of personal and professional experiences which is reflected in his awareness of an ever changing and challenging world.  His clinical approach was further shaped resulting from a nearly two-year travel event conducted through the Middle East, Western Europe, Eastern Europe and North Africa where he performed in-depth cross-cultural comparatives of the workforce: what people do and why they do it.  These work events, most of which are cultural, determines how each individual defines and values their life purpose. Applying skills gleaned from ancient astrological teachings coupled with present day healing tools, his hope is to advance each individual’s personal/professional potential, thereby achieving a life of greater joy, success, and abundance.  Often, as there are varied approaches employed in order to achieve these goals, it is critical to address fears and phobias, eradicate unwanted habits, adjust family or professional relationships for enhanced health and wellbeing.

His words: In my practice, I guide, direct, and empower my clients to experience the behavioral, emotional, and spiritual change, growth, and healing they desire, while providing the finest care and support possible in a safe, comfortable engagement; dignity, sensitivity, and confidentiality are paramount. 

Various roles held during his decades long career have included: Psychotherapist, Counselor, Health Educator, Pain Management Counselor, Hypnotherapist.  Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist; ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider.

Availability

Monday through Friday

Afternoon, Evening

Location

Maryland

(virtual only)

Rates

Intake $150

Individual Therapy (after intake) $120

Arthur Newbould

LMHC

Arthur (he/him) holds an M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University. With several years of experience as a therapist in community clinics around New York City, Arthur has worked with clients of many different ages, cultural backgrounds, and mental health conditions. His primary clinical interests and experience include working with teenagers and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, and relationship and attachment issues.

Arthur's philosophy as a therapist is that you are already the expert on yourself, and that therapy can help you clarify and deepen your understanding. Rather than dispensing wisdom while you receive it passively, he as your therapist can collaborate with you to help you empower yourself to pursue your goals and a life worth living. In his clinical practice, Arthur incorporates person-centered and psychodynamic techniques along with elements of cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT).

Consistent with his belief that a well-rounded life is essential to mental health, Arthur tries to stay active with his various interests, such as cooking, baking, CrossFit, and gardening. It is taking care of his beloved dog Juniper, however, that arguably occupies most of his time.

Availability

Monday through Friday

Morning, afternoon, early evening

Location

New York

(virtual only)

Rates

Intake $150

Individual Therapy (after intake) $120