All of our staff are fully licensed to practice in New York State.
Carol Carlson, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Carlson works with children ages 13 and older, and with adults of all ages. For children and families, she specializes in parenting strategies, school strategies, and difficulties associated with developmental issues (such as transitions around adolescence). Dr. Carlson also works closely with adults with a particular focus on the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression, and difficulties associated with older adulthood. She is also available to provide clinical supervision to other mental health providers.
Claudine M. Lochard , Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Lochard provides individual and family therapy. She is available to conduct general psychological assessments as well as capacity evaluations. Her areas of focus include treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders, stress, anger, and pain management, in addition to smoking cessation and biofeedback. Services also address issues involving adjustment issues, career counseling/development, bereavement counseling, improving personal well-being and relationships. Dr. Lochard uses an integrative cognitive-behavioral approach to psychotherapy.
Gavin H. Taylor, D.Clin.Psy.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Taylor is available to work with teenagers and adults aged 16 and over. He is experienced in working with a variety of mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. His main treatment approaches involve Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT). Dr Taylor's area of specialty is the assessment and treatment of emotional or cognitive deficits associated with acquired/traumatic brain injury and other chronic illness. Dr. Taylor is also available to complete neuropsychological assessments to inform diagnoses and treatment.
Dr. Taylor completed his doctoral and post-doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, where he published work on emotional adjustment after stroke, cardiac rehabilitation, and post-stroke cognitive rehabilitation.
Dr. Taylor completed his doctoral and post-doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, where he published work on emotional adjustment after stroke, cardiac rehabilitation, and post-stroke cognitive rehabilitation.
Joanne Malkani, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Malkani works with children, ages 3 and older, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Her speciality areas include working with children, adolescents, couples, and families dealing with trauma and adjustment issues as well as treating anxiety, mood, and stress-related disorders. Dr. Malkani's approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness techniques in order to acknowledge and honor the mind-body connection.
Elizabeth Piusz, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Piusz is a New York State Licensed Psychologist and a Certified School Psychologist. She earned her doctorate in School Psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Dr. Piusz is available to work with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. Dr. Piusz has experience implementing therapeutic strategies to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and emotion/behavior regulation. She is also knowledgeable in conducting psychoeducational evaluations for individuals with learning challenges and behavioral regulation difficulties. Dr. Piusz has experience implementing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches in her practice including cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and trauma-informed strategies.
Estelle Giles-Monroe, MSW, LCSW-R
Licensed Social Worker
Estelle works with adolescents, young adults, women, couples, parents, and families. She is experienced in working with clients of diverse backgrounds and cultures, and employs a clinical style that is client-centered and solution-focused, while also utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques. Estelle specializes in treating anxiety and depression, trauma, coping with chronic illness, problems specific to blended families, concerns impacting the LGBT community, addiction recovery, and support for clients struggling with body and eating disorders.
"Out of clutter, find simplicity, from discord find harmony, in the middle of difficulties lies opportunity" Albert Einstein
"Out of clutter, find simplicity, from discord find harmony, in the middle of difficulties lies opportunity" Albert Einstein
Andrew Petsche, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Petsche is a New York State Licensed Psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. He is currently available to work with school-aged clients age 15 and older, as well as adults. Dr. Petsche uses strength-based and trauma-informed approaches to treatment, and utilizes techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and solution-focused therapy. Specific for adolescents and their families, Dr. Petsche specializes in the development of home-school collaborative therapeutic interventions, and has significant experience navigating the rules and regulations that govern Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Petsche is a New York State Licensed Psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. He is currently available to work with school-aged clients age 15 and older, as well as adults. Dr. Petsche uses strength-based and trauma-informed approaches to treatment, and utilizes techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and solution-focused therapy. Specific for adolescents and their families, Dr. Petsche specializes in the development of home-school collaborative therapeutic interventions, and has significant experience navigating the rules and regulations that govern Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Kisha Taylor-Thompson
Office Manager
Kisha is an essential part of keeping our office moving. If you attend an appointment at our office, Kisha will most often be there help to check you in and answer any questions you might have. She is available Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, and Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm.