Administration Team Staff Members
Clinical Supervisor
Danielle Matias
LMHC
Danielle Matias, LMHC, LPC has been practicing psychotherapy for over 10 years. She provides the FBTC therapists with support in all clinical work. She is dedicated to assisting the community confront and overcome mental health struggles. She specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, marriage & family, social injustice, sexual abuse, trauma and LGBTQ+ community. She believes in a person-centered approach and wants every client in the clinic to feel unconditional positive regard, acceptance, warmth, and quality care.
Bilingual: Spanish
Partner
Lourdyes Alger
LMHC
Lourdyes Alger, LMHC; MSED has been practicing psychotherapy for over 8 years. Lourdyes provides clinical support and utilizes Person-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. She has worked with both children and adults who have suffered different emotional/physical and sexual trauma. She has worked with clients that have anxiety and/or depression symptoms. She helps her clients focus on achieving their goals and building up their confidence.
Bilingual: Spanish
Partner
Michelle Fuentes
LCSW
Michelle Fuentes, LCSW is a dedicated psychotherapist that began her clinical career attaining her social work degree from Lehman college. Michelle has successfully completed EMDR training and is specialized to work with trauma survivors. Michelle enjoys working with Spanish Speaking clients and also utilizes Christian Counseling when it is appropriate or upon request. She is SIFI certified and supervises a team of msw/lmsw therapists.
Bilingual: Spanish
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Denisse Puello
Denisse Puello joined the Footprints Team as a Hiring Manager in May of 2022. She is responsible for recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and maintaining all employees of Footprints. She works to hire our Interns, Limited Permit Holders, and fully-licensed clinicians. Denisse guides our employees through the onboarding process as smoothly as possible. She ensures that our employees are allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, and believe in the Footprints mission statement.
Bilingual: Spanish
Medical Billing Specialist
Carl Jordan
Carl Jordan joined the Footprints Team in February of 2022 as a Medical Billing Specialist. He is responsible for making sure that all claims and copayments get properly processed. Any billings errors that may happen along the way will be resolved by Carl and he will do his best to ensure that it is all handled smoothly in order to avoid giving clients any difficulties with their services.
Medical Billing & Credentialing Manager
Albert Iglesias
Albert joined the Footprints Team in April of 2021 as the Primary Medical Biller. He is responsible for making sure that all claims and copayments get properly processed. Any billings errors that may happen along the way will be resolved by Albert and he will do his best to ensure that it is all handled smoothly in order to avoid giving clients any difficulties with their services. Moreover, Albert is fluent in Spanish, and is ready to assist clients with any concerns they have in regards to billing.
Bilingual: Spanish
Video/Photo Editor
Sheyne Benoit
Sheyne is Footprints video editor for capturing all of our moments here at Footprints. He is responsible for ensuring all moments captured at Footprints are edited and uploaded via our Youtube channel.
Human Resources Director
Jovana Russell
Jovana Russell joined the Footprints Team in August of 2022 as the Human Resources Director. She is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the practice. She is the main point of contact for our interns, and provides them with the resources they need to successfully compete their internship. Jovana's warmth, compassionate, and welcoming energy makes clients comfortable speaking with her to resolve any questions/concerns they may have. She believes in the Footprints mission statement and strives everyday to give our clients the help they are looking for.
Intake Coordinator
Crystal-Irene Brito
Crystal Brito joined the Footprints Team in March 2022 as Administration Support. She supports the Intake Department on a daily basis ensuring all tasks are completed by the end of day. If anyone in our Main Office staff is out, Crystal will fill those shoes to ensure all clients are taken care of appropriately.
Intake Director
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Elizabeth joined the Footprints Team in August of 2022 as the Intake Director. She is responsible for client intake, registrations, and referrals. Elizabeth manages a team of intake coordinators and they work together to make the onboarding process seamless. The Intake team supports the therapists by providing case load management. They are ready to assist clients with any questions or concerns before starting the treatment process.
Bilingual: Spanish
Marketing Specialist
Jakiema Stevens
Jakiema joined the Footprints Team in September 2022 as our Marketing Specialist. She assists in promoting the services that Footprints provides to the New York, New Jersey, and Florida communities. She works on our social media and creates enthusiastic and motivating mental health content. She works to showcase our variety of clinicians and excellent customer service abilities. Jakiema is creative and skillful in multiple platforms in media and marketing management, and brings in experience from her own personal clothing business.
Executive Assistant
Frayri Garcia
Frayri joined the Footprints Team in January 2023 as our Executive Assistant. She provides administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf. She assists in organizing meetings, including scheduling, and sending reminders. Frayri manages the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters.
Bilingual: Spanish
Human Resources Assistant
Roosevelt Shaw
Roosevelt joined the Footprints team January of 2023 as our Human Resources Assistant. He assists with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties. He provides clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives. Roosevelt processes documentation and prepares reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, etc.) Roosevelt also deals with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
Billing Specialist
Erik Henriques
Erik joined the Footprints team January of 2023 as our Medical Billing Specialist. He assists with preparing and submitting medical claims to insurance companies. He ensures all patients medical information is accurate and up to date. Erik follows up on missed payments and resolves financial discrepancies.
Intake Coordinator
Alicia Henderson
Alicia joined the Footprints Team in February 2023 as our Intake Coordinator. Alicia gathers information by about the patient and creates patient records. She works with a team of coordinators and ensures that every client receives the care they need.
Supervisors
Therapist/Supervisor – New York
Jennifer Betances
LMHC
I am a LMHC in NY with over 3 years of counseling experience. I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues. Whatever the concern, the commonality is that life has challenges and sometimes we need help to overcome them. My approach and focus is on you and how best to help you. As we work together, you'll see my counseling style is warm, direct, interpersonal, supportive, and relatable. You will always experience respect and compassion.
Bilingual: Spanish
Therapist/Supervisor – New York
Betsy Paulino
LMHC
I am a licensed mental health counselor with many years of experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and symptoms related to trauma, amongst other symptoms. I provide a safe space for individuals to speak openly about their issues and feel that they are in a setting that is free of judgment. I am bilingual (Spanish) and can provide sessions in Spanish; I have experience working with those from different cultural backgrounds as well.
Bilingual: Spanish
Therapist/Supervisor – New York
Aviva Levitin
LMHC
My career began as a dietitian(RD). I have experience working with anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorders and body dysmorphia. My knowledge has taught me that the core struggle of disordered eating patterns is related to the relationship one has with themselves. I have worked with anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting and more. I appreciate being part of the miraculous process of recovery. My work is gentle, empathic, positive and encouraging.
Therapist – New York
Naziat Hassan
LMHC
Life can throw many curveballs at you but with the right interventions in place, you can overcome the strife. With therapy, you can build inner strength, and resilience, and overcome those curveballs! I am a licensed mental health counselor and a certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in training in the state of New York and I have been in practice for over 9 years. I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, life transitions, multicultural issues, and substance abuse.
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Therapist - New York
Delores Blackwell
LCSW
Dr Delores Blackwell is a Licensed clinical social worker with specialties in Anger Management, Trauma and Addictions. She is highly invested in working with individuals who want to improve their overall quality of life. She uses several different therapeutic techniques to help folks to lead the lives that they would like to live and does so in consideration of who they are as a whole person without judgment and with care and concern.
Therapist - New York
Lauren Sieber
LCSW
I strive to provide a collaborative environment in which client and clinician are equal partners within the therapeutic process and a safe space in which you feel seen, heard and understood. By providing individual therapy for adults and young adults with mild as well as severe and persistent mental illness, my style of therapy allows me to be flexible and geared towards helping each client live intentionally and purposefully toward their individual goals.
Therapist/Supervisor – New York
Stephanie Freitas
LMHC
In my therapy approach I believe that every technique we use should be catered to the client so that the therapy can be effective. I want to work collaboratively with my clients to help them along their therapy journey and the process of emotional healing.
I have experience in dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes and transitions. I want you to have a safe space to process your feelings so that we can overcome life's struggles together.
Therapist/Supervisor– New York & New Jersey
Kyle Calderon
LCSW
I find that people are often not aware of their strengths; with this in mind, I like to focus and build on them. I can confidently tell you that seeking therapy is a strength in itself, and I would be honored to work with you as you learn about yourself and the world around you. There is no "right way" to discuss your concerns. I find that building a relationship is the most important part of the work. I work with all ages and have experience with using Play Therapy with children, including a form called Autplay specifically for children on the Autism Spectrum. I focus on working with Autistic and ADHD individual from a Neurodiversity affirming paradigm. I also have experience working with complex trauma including utilizing EMDR, working with LGTBQ+ individuals, and the intersection between Gender identity and Neurodivergence.
Therapist/Supervisor– New York & New Jersey
Faith Cohen
LMHC
Ms. Faith Cohen earned her Master of Education degree from CUNY Hunter College in New York City. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a CASAC, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (NYS). Since 2008 she has worked in outpatient and residential treatment as a Mental Health Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Supervisor, Vocational Director, and Clinical Program Director. Ms. Cohen has had the great fortune to quickly climb the ladder due to her education, expertise, experience, and emotional intelligence. Ms. Cohen is a seasoned professional. Before working in social services, she had a successful career in real estate sales/management, until she realized she needed more purpose in her life.
Ms. Cohen treats patients from diverse populations and cultures and those struggling with an array of issues related to career/work challenges, depression, anxiety, substance use, addictive behaviors, self-esteem, personal growth, grief/loss, relationship issues, and stress management. She will work with you to help reveal no longer self-serving behaviors and help you move forward to accomplish your goals and realize your dreams.
“The quality of your life will never exceed the quality of your thoughts. Change one and you will change the other”-Vic Johnson”
Therapist/Supervisor – New York
Belky Perez
LMHC
As a licensed mental health counselor and registered clinical supervisor. She specializes in working with clients struggling with LGBTQIA+ identity development, relationship concerns, living with anxiety and depression, and surviving trauma. Dr. Perez provides therapeutic services that draw from cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care approaches. She is a fan of brain-based approaches, especially as they relate to the neurobiology of trauma. Her approach to working with clients is a collaborative one, that invites clients to be the experts in their lives, creating new meaning from their experiences through the therapeutic process.
Bilingual: Spanish
Therapist/Supervisor -New York
Christine Smith
LMHC
I support my clients to live their best lives through self-care and solution-focused therapy. I create a safe and engaging environment that allows clients to feel
comfortable and open. I have over 13 years of experience as an LMHC and have worked with a wide range of people and backgrounds. I specialize in anxiety and depression, and I'm a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapist. I work hard to support the personal and emotional growth of all my clients.
Therapist/Supervisor - New York
Elsa Guerrero
LMSW
Elsa is a bilingual, Spanish speaking Therapist. She provides support to adults in different facets of life. Her approach is gentle and compassionate. She offers individual therapy to those seeking to improve their overall wellbeing while addressing areas of mental health concerns. Elsa considers herself to be a passionate, gentle and empathetic Therapist; She believes that, at the core, meeting clients where they are while providing a safe space for learning and trust is essential. Elsa uses a psychodynamic approach of understanding your emotions and unconscious patterns of behavior that may stem from your early experiences, which teaches you self-awareness and how childhood experiences shape adult interactions and relationships.
Bilingual: Spanish
Therapist/Supervisor – New York
Sheila Aries
LMFT
As a bilingual Marriage and Family therapist, I work with many members of marginalized communities to talk about their unique experiences and to break down barriers and stigma around mental health. When a client’s belief’s do not align with their cultural or family’s beliefs it can create distress, anxiety, and other challenging emotions. I help youth, adults, and couples explore issues important to them and to reexamine cultural beliefs, values, and personal ideology.
Bilingual: Spanish
Therapist/Supervisor - New York
Drusilla White
LCSW
I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. As a licensed social worker, I empower clients to be the captain of their treatment through collaboration. I utilize psychodynamic therapy to help clients develop insight into their past and present problems. Using Dialectal behavioral therapy, I help clients develop a “toolbox” of strategies to help alleviate negative emotions and improve wellbeing.
Supervisor - New York
Arisleydi Garcia
LMHC
I am a Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been in the field for 8 years. I have a background of high education, non-profit organization, and private practice. My therapeutic orientation is cognitive behavioral therapy. However, I have a 200 YT Certification and I often utilize mindfulness strategies. I also have several years of supervisory experience.
Bilingual: Spanish
Therapist/Supervisor – New York
Tiffany Garcia
LCSW
Tiffany Garcia is a licensed clinical therapist whose mission is to help you thrive and succeed. Her expertise lies in using client-focused interventions with an eclectic treatment approach to help people achieve their goals of stress reduction, improved coping skills, communication, and self-esteem. You’ll find her therapeutic style warm, supportive, and non-judgmental.
Tiffany believes in creating a space of acceptance and unconditional positive regard in order to foster self-acceptance and healing. She considers her approach eclectic; Tiffany has extensive knowledge and experience in many different modalities, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral, TF-CBT, solution-focused, relationship, marriage and family, psychodynamic, parent-child interaction, humanistic, and mindfulness-based therapies. She strongly believes in meeting the client where they are and establishing a strong therapeutic relationship to achieve the client's goals. Tiffany utilizes a multicultural approach with an emphasis on the whole person to achieve treatment goals. She believes in the use of a multifaceted approach in intervention planning, including journaling, homework, mindfulness therapy, and role-playing. Our sessions will be a collaborative effort of creating, establishing, and carrying out goals for long-term success.
Therapist/Supervisor - New York
Elizabeth Cherry
LCSW
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Elizabeth has her master’s degree in social work. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life experiences. She believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through her work, she strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their stories, gain insight into how that has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. Elizabeth purposefully incorporates multicultural concepts into each case, because she feels culture greatly influences how we interact with those around us and can help us to define our strengths. She truly believes that therapy is for everyone, but not every therapist is for every client: therefore, she encourages open communication regarding the process of therapy so clients can best overcome their obstacles. She utilizes various therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Elizabeth has been providing psychotherapy for over 5+ years in a variety of settings.
Therapist/Supervisor - New York/New Jersey
Robin Ann Plummer
LCSW-R
I am a supportive psychotherapist with an eclectic approach. I provide a safe environment for individuals to express their issues and needs. Over the past 30 years, I have learned that anxiety, depression, and trauma are best managed when the therapeutic relationship begins from a place of dignity, respect, and hope. I strive to support any person seeking clarity and who has a willingness to grow,
from young adults and the mature among us. I meet clients where they are, providing a supportive and nurturing approach to growth. As an African American,
I am actually aware of the lack of resources and complexities facing our community that harken to the past and still resonate in our current lives.
Supervisor – New York
Lisa Wilkinson
LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), in the states of Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, and New Jersey with a mission to increase mental health awareness and improve behavioral health functioning in all communities. My passion is teaching behavioral interventions to handle issues that arise from smaller daily stressors to larger issues. My clinical focus has been on helping clients recover from trauma by utilizing Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Therapy, and Mindfulness. My training taught me to look at the entire person and their environment, not just the "problem". Some of my strengths are working with the entire family, focusing on improving relationships among family members, providing psycho-education and parent training to teach co-parenting, how to manage their child's behavior health issues, and transition management. My most recent work is with Military families and Veterans, providing short-term and solution-focused counseling to service members and their families, going through various transitions. enjoy working with clients on gender and racial identity, as well as sexual, and emotional abuse.
Supervisor/Therapist – New York
Fatima Santana
LCSW
By utilizing a strengths-based approach employing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, I can help you go from what’s wrong to what’s strong. I strive to be a support for children and adults who desire the collaborative alliance to move forward. I have experience working with person’s with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar and related disorders, substance-related and addictive disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, neurodevelopment disorders in individual, couples and family settings
Bilingual: Spanish
Supervisor/Therapist – New York