About Us

Dr. Terry Gomez is a bilingual Latina clinician with a PhD in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disorders, along with a graduate certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege in New York State and is nationally certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy. She is also trained in EMDR and Interpersonal Therapy, with a clinical foundation that is trauma-informed and attachment-based.

Since 2020, Dr. Gomez has dedicated her work to supporting children and families impacted by trauma and walking alongside new parents as they navigate the transition into parenthood. She is passionate about early intervention and committed to serving vulnerable populations through culturally responsive and spiritually grounded care. Her professional experience includes serving as a Perinatal Mental Health Consultant for New York City hospitals and currently as the Administrative Director of an Early Childhood Program in Upper Manhattan. With over 15 years of experience across diverse roles and settings, she integrates clinical expertise, cultural understanding, and faith-based compassion in her practice.

Dr. Gomez’s private practice offers a holistic approach to mental health, honoring the emotional, relational, and spiritual needs of the entire family system. 

Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Gomez enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, staying active, traveling, and exploring local coffee shops.

Lucrezia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Science in Education from Hunter College. She began her career as a preschool teacher in both general and special education settings, and has since devoted her work to supporting young children and their families through a developmental and relational lens. Lucrezia holds Diagnostic Privilege as an LMHC and is certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.

Her clinical background includes roles as a trauma therapist and mental health consultant in the Early Childhood Mental Health Network, as well as a pediatric outpatient clinician. Lucrezia collaborates closely with caregivers, families, and pediatricians to better understand children's behaviors and the non-verbal ways they communicate their needs. She provides dyadic therapy to caregivers and young children, leads parent groups, and helps families navigate and access vital community resources and mental health services.

Yifan is a bilingual and bicultural mental health counselor providing therapy under supervision. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University and is currently working toward full licensure in New York State. Her clinical experience includes supporting individuals facing emotional challenges, relational and attachment wounds, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, and interpersonal concerns. She offers sessions in both English and Mandarin.

Yifan’s therapeutic style is integrative and grounded in a person-centered approach. She strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and inclusive space for all clients, while incorporating elements of Internal Family System therapy (IFS), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness practices, and creative arts interventions. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.

Yifan believes that each person holds innate strength and potential to navigate life’s challenges. Sometimes, these qualities can feel hidden, like seeds buried in a vast, dark space. With the right care and support, they can grow and flourish. In therapy, Yifan walks alongside her clients as a compassionate partner, helping them explore, heal, and reconnect with their inner resilience and capacity for growth.

Christina is a dedicated mental health therapist with over five years of clinical experience, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adolescents, young adults, and elderly populations. She holds a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Loyola University and an advanced certification in Mental Health Therapy from the University at Buffalo. Christina’s professional journey also includes being an adjunct professor of Psychology and six years in her current role as a middle school counselor, where she shares her passion for mental wellness and education.

Her therapeutic approach is holistic, integrating evidence-based practices with mindfulness, movement, and nature-based healing. Christina works closely with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, domestic abuse, infertility, and major life transitions such as career changes, loss, and aging. She believes in empowering clients through self-awareness, resilience-building, and compassionate support.

Outside the therapy room, Christina finds balance through hiking, yoga, and spending time in nature—activities she often incorporates into her wellness philosophy. Her practice is rooted in the belief that healing is a journey of connection: to self, to others, and to the world around us.

Richard is a compassionate mental health counselor who supports individuals and families through life’s unexpected challenges. Serving clients across hospital, community, veteran, and virtual settings, he brings a warm, strengths-based approach grounded in understanding clients’ needs. He holds a Master of Science in Education from Hunter College and completed advanced training in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Buffalo. In addition, he’s a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, and Certified Victim Advocate.

Earlier in his career, Richard worked as a therapist within NYC Health + Hospitals, where he provided counseling and recovery support to individuals navigating addiction, mental health challenges, and major life transitions. He is also an active-duty service member in the New York Air National Guard, where he serves the NYC and Westchester County communities through drug prevention and outreach initiatives with the NY Counterdrug Task Force.

Richard draws experience from cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care—specializing in veterans, first responders, individuals navigating addiction or PTSD, and those managing significant life changes. His style is collaborative and empathetic, helping clients feel engaged and supported in building practical strategies for meaningful change. Richard is committed to creating a safe and encouraging environment where healing begins—and clients discover their inner strengths. He is also fluent in speaking Levantine Arabic.

Kaixan Wang also known as Amber Wang is a Mental Health Counselor providing therapy under supervision to children, adolescents, and adults. Her clinical work focuses on anxiety, depression, relational trauma, identity development, and emotional regulation. She approaches therapy with warmth, cultural humility, and a deep respect for each client’s individual story.

Amber’s therapeutic style is grounded, thoughtful, and collaborative. Drawing from psychodynamic, attachment-based, and mindfulness-informed frameworks, she supports clients not only in managing distress but in understanding the underlying patterns that shape how they relate to themselves and others. She also incorporates practical tools from CBT and DBT as needed to support emotional regulation, behavioral change, and skill-building. She believes that insight, safety, and authentic connection are central to meaningful change.

Amber holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Rochester and is working toward full licensure in New York State. She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and she brings particular care to working with those navigating emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, and questions of self and identity. She offers sessions in English and Mandarin. 

Beata is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who views healing as a courageous and ongoing journey rooted in self-awareness, connection, and self-compassion. Her holistic approach integrates emotional, cognitive, somatic, behavioral, and spiritual dimensions of care.

Drawing from person-centered, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and schema therapy frameworks, Beata also incorporates evidence-based modalities like DBT and CBT to help clients regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop practical coping strategies.

She works collaboratively to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore the impact of early relationships, recognize unhelpful patterns, and foster more meaningful connections with themselves and others. Beata values emotional insight, relational safety, and spiritual growth as key components of lasting change.

Her experience includes working with diverse populations facing complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, and personality disorders. At the heart of her practice is a deep commitment to empathy, curiosity, and individualized care. She offers sessions in English, Polish, and German.