Aaron Skinner-Spain, LCSW

Founder and Director of Clinical Services

Education:  A.B., Cornell University; M.S.W., New York University

Training:  SCO Family of Services-GLBTQ Program; New York University Counseling and Wellness Services; Training Institute for Mental Health

License: New York State #080690

Post-Graduate Training and Certifications:  Four-Year Program, Psychoanalysis, Training Institute for Mental Health

Area(s) of Expertise: depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ, coping skills 

Chireau White, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Education:  A.B., Hunter College; M.S.W., Columbia University

Training: District Council 37; Aldea Counseling Services; Metropolitan Hospital-LGBTQ Clinic

License: New York State #097956   

Post-Graduate Training and Certifications: Thrive NYC-Mental Health Service Corps

Area(s) of Expertise: couples, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ, bisexuality

Tristan Vizconde, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Education:  A.B., Hunter College; M.S.W., Hunter College

Training: South Beach Psychiatric Center - Heights Hill; Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens - Corona Behavioral Health Clinic

License: New York State #092928   

Area(s) of Expertise: depression, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, HIV/AIDS & STIs, kink-friendly, polyamorous relationships, harm reduction, groups

Shameeka Mattis-Pinard, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Education:  A.B., Binghamton University; M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania  

Training: Common Justice, Brooklyn & Bronx District Attorneys, City University of NY (CUNY), NYS Office of Victim Services, Philadelphia & New York Prison Systems, SheHelps Consulting

License: New York State #097028

Post-graduate training and certifications: Executive Education Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, Fordham University; Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI), Silberman School of Social Work    

Area(s) of Expertise: trauma, coping skills, restorative justice, systemic oppression, mindfulness, relationships, groups, death & loss, LGBTQ

Miriam Nkrumah, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Education:  A.B., City College; M.S.W., Hunter College

Training:  Job Path NYC; Center for Urban Community Services

License: New York State #104004

Area(s) of Expertise: racism, women's issues, LGBTQ issues, couples, addiction

Language: Fluent in Twi

Rana Shokeh, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Education:  A.B., U.C. San Diego; M.S.W., Hunter College

Training: Harvest Collegiate High School; Reed Smith LLP; Heights Hill Mental Health Clinic

License: New York State #101733

Area(s) of Expertise: trauma, women's issues, LGBTQ issues, immigration/acculturation, couples

Language: Fluent in Arabic

Jaivonne Seary, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Education:  A.B., Virginia State University; M.S.W., Hunter College

Training: The Children's Village; Kings County District Attorney Office; MPG Consulting; Blanton-Peale Counseling Center

License: New York State #091890

Area(s) of Expertise: groups, couples, LGBTQ issues, racism, trauma