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About Us

Evaluation Services

Dr. Alicia Mahler

Licensed Psychologist and Director

Dr. Mahler is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Freedom First Psychological Services. Dr. Mahler provides evaluation services to children/adolescents and adults.

Dr. Thomas Schwartz

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Schwartz is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, providing evaluation services for children, adolescents, and adults. 

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Dr. Jamie Forsyth

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Forsyth is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation and therapy services for adults. 

Dr. Jill Jenkins

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Jenkins is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation services for children and adolescents. 

Dr. Jaime Savoie

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Savoie is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation services for children and adolescents. 

Dr. Caitlin Holley

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Holley is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation services for adults.

Laura Longo

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Longo is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation services for adults. 

Autism Services

Jessica Leduc, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA

Administrative Director of Autism Services

Jessica is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and our Administrative Director of Autism Services.

Samantha Dennis, BCBA, LBA

Staff Support Supervisor

Samantha Dennis is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), providing ABA Therapy services. 

Corinne Torpey, BCBA, LBA

Clinical Development Supervisor

Corinne Torpey is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), providing ABA Therapy services.

Lydia Tarr, BCBA, LBA

Service Integration Supervisor

Lydia Tarr is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), providing ABA Therapy services.

Kelsey Smith, BCBA, LBA

Group Program Supervisor

Kelsey Smith is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), providing ABA Therapy services. 

Therapy Services

Jessica Waterman, LCSW

Clinical Director of Therapy Services

Jessica Waterman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and our Clinical Director of Therapy Services. Jessica provides therapy services for children and adolescents.   

Marisa Velez, LMSW

Administrative Director

Marisa Velez is a Licensed Master Social Worker and our Administrative Director. Marisa provides therapy services for adolescents and adults. 

Jannah Umar

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jannah Umar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for children, adolescents and families. 

Rebecca Stone

Licensed Mental Health Counseleor

Rebecca Stone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults. 

Jenna Kawola

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Jenna Kawola is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, providing therapy services for children and families. 

Joanne Knauer

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Joanne Knauer, LCSW-R is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for children/adolescents and adults. 

Bill DeJoy

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Bill DeJoy, LCSW-R is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults.

Laura Longo

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Longo is a Licensed Psychologist, providing 

therapy services for adults. 

 Nadiia Pavlenko

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Nadiia Pavlenko is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults.

Amelia Koethen

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Amelia Koethen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children and adolescents.

Dr. Melissa McHugh-Modany

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Melissa McHugh-Modany is a Licensed Psychologist, providing therapy services for adults. 

Meagan Banker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Meagan Banker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services to children, ages birth to 13, and their families. 

Gayla Brasel

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Gayla Brasel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children, adolescents and adults. 

Alan Martell

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Alan Martell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services to adolescents and adults.

Brittany Arnold

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Brittany Arnold is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children/adolescents and adults.

Lisa Ash

Licensed Master Social Worker

Lisa Ash is a Licensed Master Social Worker, providing therapy services for children and adolescents. 

Jeff McKenzie

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Jeff McKenzie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults. 

Mikayla Glode

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Mikayla Glode is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adolescents, families and adults. 

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Bushra Akram

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Bushra Akram is a Licensed Mental Health

Counselor, providing therapy services for

adolescents and young adults. 

Lauren Keeley

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lauren Keeley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. 

Jackie Vuksanaj

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Jackie Vuksanaj is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults. 

Brianna Doyle

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Brianna Doyle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults. 

Barry Davis

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Barry Davis, LCSW-R is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for adults and couples. 

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Nancy VanAllen

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Nancy VanAllen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children, adolescents, families, and adults. 

 

Allison McKenzie

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Allison McKenzie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults. 

Christene Smart

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Christene Smart is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children, adolescents, & adults.

Jessica Mitchell

Mental Health Counselor

Jessica Mitchell is a Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults. 

Joseph Foster

Licensed Master Social Worker

Joseph Foster is a Licensed Master Social Worker, providing therapy services for adolescents and families. 

Erin Beauregard

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Erin Beauregard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults.

Paige Wooldridge

Mental Health Counselor

Paige Wooldridge is a Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children and families. 

Kathy Shaw

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kathy Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults. 

Bill Knauer

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Bill Knauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for children, adolescents and adults. 

Therapists at our Middleburgh Office

Dr. Wendy Abbott-Egnor

Licensed Psychologist

Wendy Abbott-Egnor is a Licensed Psychologist, providing therapy 

services for adolescents & adults. 

Renee Newhoff

Licensed Master Social Worker

Ray Newhoff is a Licensed Master Social Worker, providing therapy

 services for children, adolescents and adults. 

Interns

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Melissa Paquin

Mental Health Counseling Intern

Shirell Favor

Mental Health Counseling Intern

Shirell Favor is a Mental Health Counseling Intern, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults. 

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Shayna Hill

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Shayna Hill is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, providing therapy services for families, children, and adults. 

Melissa Paquin is a Mental Health Counseling Intern, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults. 

Administrative Team

Marisa Velez, LMSW

Administrative Director

Marisa Velez is our Administrative Director and oversees our administrative staff to ensure that day to day operations run smoothly. She also works closely with all of our clinicians and personnel in various Human Resources and Quality Assurance roles.

Kristen Bianchi

Office Manager

Kristen is our Office Manager and enjoys engaging with our clients at the front desk and on the phones. Kristen also manages all records requests and keeps our offices running smoothly each day.

Nikki Leduc

Therapy Intake Coordinator

Nikki is our Therapy Intake Coordinator and works with each new potential therapy client to verify insurance, identify needs and preferences, and schedule the client for their first appointment. Nikki enjoys working closely with our clients and clinicians in order to provide the best therapeutic fit.

Cierra Albright

Evaluation Coordinator

Cierra is our Evaluation Coordinator and manages all aspects of the evaluation process with our clients. Cierra is the main point of contact for clients for evaluation information and scheduling, as well as any questions throughout the process.

Jeanette Ramgadoo

Billing Specialist

Jeanette is our Billing Specialist and manages all insurance claims and client payments for our practice. Jeanette is able to verify insurance benefits, assist with insurance or claims issues, and answer any questions that clients may have about billing along the way.

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Joe Roof

Administrative Assistant

Joe is our Administrative Assistant and spends much of his time working hard "behind the scenes" across a variety of tasks and areas in order to maintain an organized and pleasant environment for all of our staff members and clients.

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