Owner & Executive Director

Offerings: Individual and Couples Counseling, EMDR, KAP, Women’s Mental Health, & Naltrexone Assisted Alcohol Use Recovery

Jenny is a licensed therapist specializing in trauma therapy, EMDR, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), with a deep focus on women’s mental health throughout the lifespan and alcohol use disorder recovery. With years of experience supporting diverse clients, Jenny provides a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual’s unique needs.

She works extensively with trauma survivors using EMDR and KAP to help process difficult memories, reduce distress, and promote healing. Jenny also supports women across the lifespan, addressing the unique way mental health issues present in women and the mental health impacts of hormonal changes during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Her approach integrates understanding of the mind-body connection, empowering women to navigate life transitions with resilience and self-compassion.

In addition, Jenny helps clients struggling with alcohol use disorder through an integrative approach, including therapy combined with Naltrexone when appropriate, supporting reduced cravings, healthier coping strategies, and long-term recovery.

Her practice is rooted in building trust, understanding each client’s unique story, and providing a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth. Whether addressing trauma, navigating hormonal shifts, or supporting recovery, Jenny partners with clients to foster lasting mental wellness and meaningful change.

Offerings: Virtual Sessions for Individuals and Couples

JoAnn’s clinical foundation is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with advanced training in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure Therapy. She holds a certification in Advanced Nutritional & Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals and is trained in Metabolic Psychiatry, allowing her to guide clients in understanding how nutrition, movement, and sleep directly impact mental health. She is also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and partners with Journey Clinical to provide this integrated treatment option.

Her treatment philosophy emphasizes a whole-body, collaborative approach. Therapy begins with building trust and completing a thorough intake to understand each client’s patterns, lifestyle, and goals. JoAnn uses a structured, step-by-step framework to help clients break down large goals into manageable steps while addressing root causes, increasing self-awareness, and creating sustainable change. She has a deep professional focus and personal commitment to first responders, veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, supported by 18 years of experience working with specialized and high-demand populations.

Offerings: Individual and Couples Counseling. Both in-person and via Telehealth. Immediate Openings Available!

Vanessa is an MHC-LP currently working toward full licensure. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Community Psychology from Russell Sage College and has since dedicated her career to supporting individuals across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems.

With an empathetic, client-centered approach, Vanessa believes that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal, and create positive change with the right support and understanding. She understands that each person's experiences are uniquely shaped by both personal and systemic factors. With respect to these factors, she works collaboratively to help clients navigate life's challenges, process emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. Her goal is to empower clients to identify triggers, recognize warning signs, and build resilience. She firmly believes that, with the right tools and support, lasting growth and healing are always within reach.

In her therapeutic practice, Vanessa integrates evidence-based techniques from modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) whenever appropriate. She is committed to growing her clinical skills and expanding her knowledge to better serve a diverse range of clients and their unique needs.

Vanessa has experience working with people of a wide range of ages and cultural backgrounds. With two years of experience in community mental health, she has supported clients with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), helping them navigate recovery and adjustment. She also has extensive experience serving marginalized populations with various mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and more. 

A cornerstone to Vanessa’s therapeutic orientation is her commitment to practicing with unconditional positive regard. Vanessa prioritizes creating a warm, supportive space where clients from all walks of life can finally feel safe enough to confidently explore whatever is on their mind—whether it's challenges with mental health, navigating relationships, or adjusting to life transitions.

Inspired by her own journey of healing through counseling, Vanessa approaches her work with hope, openness, and genuine compassion.

Offerings: Individual Counseling, Trauma Therapy, EMDR. Both in-Person and via Telehealth. Immediate Openings Available!

Tracy L. Dushane, BCETS, MHC-LP provides specialized services in the Capital District, NY and throughout NY, with a focus on trauma-informed care and resiliency training. While Tracy works with a wide range of people, she works closely with military service members, their families, and first responders, offering compassionate support tailored to their unique experiences.

Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice, having worked in various mental health settings that cater to diverse populations. Her passion lies in helping individuals navigate the challenges of trauma, fostering resilience, and promoting healing in their lives. She believes in the power of connection and understanding as essential elements in the therapeutic process.

A resident of the Capital District, Tracy is devoted to making mental health services accessible and impactful for her community. She encourages those she works with to embrace self-discovery and prioritize their mental well-being. With a focus on empathy, empowerment, and growth, Tracy is eager to guide her clients on their journeys toward healing and fulfillment.

Available both In-Person and Virtually. Immediate Openings Available!

Carly approaches therapy from a person-centered perspective, grounded in the belief that each person already holds the capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding. She came into this profession out of a deep desire to help people discover who they are and become the architects of their own lives, rather than feeling shaped or limited by past experiences or external expectations.

Carly brings a wealth of life experience into her work and believes that these experiences allow her to meet clients with empathy, curiosity, and respect. Her goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and values at their own pace.

Sessions with Carly are client-led. The client sets the pace and direction, and she focuses on holding space for them in whatever way they need in that moment, whether that means listening, reflecting, sitting with difficult emotions, or helping bring clarity to confusing experiences. Carly will gently challenge clients to think outside the box, explore new perspectives, or consider patterns that may be keeping them stuck, always with care and respect for their readiness.

She is actively building her clinical knowledge and skills in grief counseling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she enjoys integrating evidence-based approaches while remaining flexible to each client’s unique needs. She values collaboration and views the therapeutic relationship as a partnership rooted in trust and authenticity.

Carly works with individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents and older adults, and she welcomes clients from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. She strives to be affirming and inclusive of LGBTQ+ individuals and is committed to providing culturally responsive care that honors each person’s lived experience.

Offerings: EMDR, Individual and Couples Counseling. Available via Telehealth. Immediate Openings Available!

Oscar Russi is a MHC-LP working toward full licensure. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology, followed by a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, and a master’s degree in orensic Mental Health Counseling at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Reflecting a strong and sustained commitment to understanding the intersection of mental health, behavior, and systems.

Oscar is particularly interested in trauma-informed work and has experience utilizing EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). He has worked with people of many ages and cultures, and has also worked with college students, who often face their own unique set of challenges. Additionally, Oscar has extensive experience working with those with PTSD and conducted a study with Rutgers University on the benefits of utilizing EMDR, CBT and TF-CBT with those struggling with it. He is dedicated to continued professional growth and is actively expanding his therapeutic approach so he can offer clients a wider range of support tailored to their individual needs.

In addition to his clinical training, Oscar brings over 11 years of experience as a park ranger, giving him a unique understanding of those within the law enforcement field and other first responders. For Oscar, spending time outdoors is central to how he stays grounded and practices self-care, and this perspective often shapes how he helps clients find balance in their own lives. In a world that rarely slows down, Oscar believes in the importance of pausing, reconnecting, and when possible, stopping to smell the flowers.

Oscar is a first-generation American born to Colombian immigrant parents and brings a culturally informed, compassionate perspective to his work with clients. Additionally, Oscar is bilingual and is therefore able to offer mental health services to Spanish speaking individuals, allowing him to serve an even broader population of people.

Offerings: Individual and Couples Counseling. Both in-person and via Telehealth. Immediate Openings Available!

Taryn Tomasik is a Mental Health Counseling Student Intern who currently attends St. Bonaventure University and is scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2027. She has had several employment experiences which led her down this career path, including time spent as a police officer, project manager, and employee assistance program coordinator. Being a professional helper has always been a motivating factor for her.

Taryn works with people from all walks of life but has a special interest in working with those within the LGBTQIA+ community, couples, teens and young adults, and mothers. Taryn hopes to help clients through transitional experiences, whether it be perinatal support, divorce, grief, or career. Additionally, she has been a state employee for over a decade and understands the benefits and challenges that it offers.

Outside of work, Taryn enjoys spending time in nature, whether walking her dog, gardening, or snowboarding she makes time to hear the birds and get fresh air. She lives in Guilderland with her husband, son, and rescue dogs and loves watching British Crime dramas. She is very excited to work with you!

Note: Taryn is a Graduate-level clinical intern completing supervised training toward licensure. Supervised by Jenny L. Love, LMHC‑D, Executive Director, Bloom Psychotherapy.