Kristen Schaffner, PhD (she/her) Director of Testing Services Dr. Kristen Schaffner is a nationally certified school psychologist and a licensed psychologist. She has practiced in a variety of settings including university-based clinics, hospital and subprograms, and school settings. Dr. Schaffner has particular expertise in the assessment and treatment of young children with externalizing and challenging…
Tanya Y. Banda, PhD (she/her) Dr. Tanya Banda is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Psychologist and Director of Testing Services at Strong Foundations. She has a specialization in the assessment and diagnosis of young children, adolescents, and adults. Throughout her training, she has worked in both schools and outpatient settings, and has also worked collaboratively with…
Stephanie Berg, LPC (she/her) Stephanie Berg is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Stephanie has over 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents. Stephanie works with children as young as three years old using play therapy techniques that teach emotional awareness and better emotion regulation. When children walk into Stephanie’s office, they will be…
Kate Bigley, LPC (she/her) Kate Bigley is a Chatham University graduate with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Kate is experienced in working with children to improve overall emotion regulation, to treat depression, anxiety, and to address behavioral difficulties. Kate uses evidence-based treatment models, including but not limited…
Angeline Givens, MS (she/her) Angeline Givens is a pre-licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in several settings including inpatient programs, outpatient programs, and community-based programs with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Angeline has worked with individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, OCD,…
Kori Granata, LCSW (she/her) Kori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children and adolescents in the residential setting. She is experienced in treating clients with Autism, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral concerns. She uses a trauma informed, strength based approach to empower clients and their families to reach their goals…
Michelle Johnson, LCSW (she/her) Michelle is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a diverse background in providing therapy to adolescents, adults, veterans, and parents. She is committed to creating a supportive, affirming space for all clients, with particular expertise in LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent-affirming care. Michelle has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety,…
Navmeet Kaur, LPC (she/her) Navmeet is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked in various different settings such as Partial Hospitalization Programs, Mobile Mental Health, and outpatient. Navmeet is a first generation Asian- American and speaks English and Hindi fluently. Navmeet works with individuals (adolescents…
Becky Kratofil, LCSW (she/her) Becky Kratofil is an LCSW with 15+ years of experience. She has worked in a variety of settings including community, school-based, and inpatient. Becky works with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual therapy and family therapy. Becky has experience working with individuals suffering from symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, OCD,…
Jackie Pascarella, LSW (she/her) Jackie is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who has experience working with children over the past ten years in various capacities. Jackie started her career within the community directing a YMCA summer camp in South Park, as well as working with children in partial programming with more acute mental health needs….