Staff Members - New York
Staff Directory
Sarah A. Akhter, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Clinical Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic
Professional Interests: Human sexuality and gender identity; diversity; cross-cultural experience; intersections of psychology and spirituality; fashion psychology.
Jenna Cler, LMSW
Coordinator for Disability Services
Columbia University, Masters of Science in Social Work
New York State Licensed Social Worker
Professional Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders at the postsecondary level, retention of students with disabilities, comorbid disabilities, accessibility and universal design, disability studies
Heather Dawson, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist, AOD Specialist
Fordham University, Counseling Psychology
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Professional Interests: Addictions, affect regulation issues, anxiety reduction and relaxation support; concurrent medical problems, including HIV/AIDS
Regina Hund, Psy.D.
Director of Training
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic (Relational/Multicultural)
Professional Interests: LGBTQA concerns and empowerment; multicultural awareness; process of acculturation; adjustment issues; trauma; sexual assault; identity issues; training and supervision; lesbian parenting; psychoanalytic theory; social justice.
Brian A. Petersen, Psy.D.
Assistant Director/Coordinator of Consultation and Outreach Services
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Professional Interests: Existential theory; community psychology; adolescent and adult psychotherapy; group psychotherapy; professional supervision; working with creative artists on craft development; paranormal aspects of grief and bereavement, suicide prevention.
Richard N. Shadick, Ph.D.
Director
Pennsylvania State University, Clinical Psychology
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Theoretical Orientation: Psychoanalytic (Interpersonal/Relational)
Professional Interests: Psychoanalytic theory; child, adolescent, and family psychotherapy; group psychotherapy; psychological testing; trauma and recovery; supervision, suicide.
Jennie Sharf, Ph.D.
Supervising Psychologist
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Adelphi University, Clinical Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic
Professional Interests: Group psychotherapy; psychological assessment; trauma, dissociation, identity issues; LGBTQ issues; psychotherapy integration; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); psychotherapy dropout.
Nobuko Yoshizawa Meaders, C.S.W.
Intern Process Group Leader
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Universirty of Texas, Arlington
Psychoanalytic Training: Postgraduate Center for Mental Health-Psychoanalytic Institute
Daniella Lukashok, M.D.
Psychiatric Consultant
Albany College of Medicine
New York University School of Medicine (Licensed Psychiatrist N.Y.)
Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry;
Psychoanalytic Training: The New York University Psychoanalytic Institute.
Aysen Darcan, Ph.D.
Independent Clinical Consultant
Clinical Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Elena Skolnick, Ph.D.
Independent Clinical Consultant
Clinical Psychology
Adelphi University
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Psychology Interns 2012-2013
Maria Berbery, M.S.
University of Maryland - College Park
Counseling Psychology
Elisabeth Bloom, M.A., LMHC
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Nina Hamad, Psy.M.
George Washington University
Clinical Psychology
Susan Pomerantz, M.A.
Seton Hall University
Counseling Psychology
Psychology Externs 2012-2013
Ariane Ling, B.A.
New York University
Counseling Psychology
Kali Rowe, B.A.
Fordham University
Counseling Psychology
Summer Interns 2012
Sarah Tartaglia
Loyola University, Maryland
Kaitlyn Krivitzky
Quinnipiac University
Stavroula Koinis
Barnard College
Yanitsa Toneva
St. Peter's College
