About Us
About Us
Evaluation Services
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. Schwartz is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, providing evaluation services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Forsyth is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation and therapy services for adults.
Dr. Jenkins is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation services for children and adolescents.
Dr. Savoie is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation services for children and adolescents.
Dr. Holley is a Licensed Psychologist, providing evaluation services for adults.
Laura Longo
Licensed Psychologist
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
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 is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and our Clinical Director of Therapy Services. Jessica provides therapy services for children and adolescents.
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
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
Licensed Mental Health Counseleor
Jenna Kawola
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
Joanne Knauer, LCSW-R is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for children/adolescents and adults.
Bill DeJoy, LCSW-R is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults.
Laura Longo
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist
Nadiia Pavlenko is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults.
Amelia Koethen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children and adolescents.
Dr. Melissa McHugh-Modany is a Licensed Psychologist, providing therapy services for adults.
Meagan Banker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services to children, ages birth to 13, and their families.
Gayla Brasel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children, adolescents and adults.
Alan Martell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services to adolescents and adults.
Brittany Arnold is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children/adolescents and adults.
Lisa Ash is a Licensed Master Social Worker, providing therapy services for children and adolescents.
Jeff McKenzie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults.
Mikayla Glode is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adolescents, families and adults.
Bushra Akram
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Bushra Akram is a Licensed Mental Health
Counselor, providing therapy services for
adolescents and young adults.
Lauren Keeley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Jackie Vuksanaj is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults.
Brianna Doyle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults.
Barry Davis, LCSW-R is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for adults and couples.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nancy VanAllen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children, adolescents, families, and adults.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Allison McKenzie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults.
Christene Smart is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children, adolescents, & adults.
Jessica Mitchell
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Jessica Mitchell is a Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults.
Joseph Foster
Licensed Master Social Worker
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
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Erin Beauregard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for adults.
Paige Wooldridge
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Paige Wooldridge is a Mental Health Counselor, providing therapy services for children and families.
Kathy Shaw
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kathy Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults.
Bill Knauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing therapy services for children, adolescents and adults.
Therapists at our Middleburgh Office
Wendy Abbott-Egnor is a Licensed Psychologist, providing therapy
services for adolescents & adults.
Renee Newhoff
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
Ray Newhoff is a Licensed Master Social Worker, providing therapy
services for children, adolescents and adults.
Interns
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Shirell Favor
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Shirell Favor is a Mental Health Counseling Intern, providing therapy services for adolescents and adults.
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, 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 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 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
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
Billing Specialist
Joe Roof
Administrative Assistant
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.