Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy
You don’t need more therapy.
You need the right kind.
If you’re high-functioning but still stuck, overwhelmed, or repeating patterns you can’t break, this is where we do deeper work.
WELCOME TO
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy in NY | FL | CT | MA
A boutique psychotherapy group practice providing trauma therapy, individual, family, or couples counseling, and evidence-based mental health care.
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is a private-pay, boutique psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma-informed, results-driven therapy across New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, providing trauma-informed therapy, evidence-based psychotherapy, and specialized Mental Wealth-Care™* for individuals, couples, and professionals seeking meaningful change. With offices in Port Jefferson, New York, and Boca Raton, Florida, Root & Rise serves clients throughout Suffolk County and the greater Long Island region, as well as Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and South Florida, with telehealth psychotherapy services available across New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists serves as the clinical psychotherapy practice within the broader Limitless Integrative Wellness ecosystem, home of the Limitless Mind-Spa Model™* wellness model created by psychotherapist and entrepreneur Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R.
What is Mental Wealth-Care™*?
Mental Wealth-Care™ is a framework co-developed based on the clinical philosophy of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists and Limitless Integrative Wellness. Rather than focusing only on symptom reduction, Mental Wealth-Care™ prioritizes long-term emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, personal insight, and sustainable psychological well-being. This approach recognizes that mental health is not simply the absence of distress, but the presence of clarity, stability, purpose, and the internal resources needed to navigate life with greater confidence and autonomy. The Mental Wealth-Care™* philosophy reflects the clinical approach developed by the founders of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists and the broader Limitless Integrative Wellness ecosystem.
With more than 20 years of combined clinical experience, our team of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) delivers thoughtful, results-driven therapy that honors the individuality of every client. As an intentionally private-pay practice, Root & Rise prioritizes clinical autonomy, allowing therapists to provide deeply personalized care without the limitations often imposed by insurance-driven systems.
Our work is grounded in the belief that mental wealth is a vital component of overall well-being. Rather than relying solely on traditional talk therapy, we integrate diverse, evidence-based modalities that support emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and long-term personal growth.
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists serves as the clinical psychotherapy practice and foundation within the broader Limitless Integrative Wellness ecosystem, home of the Mind Spa™ wellness model created by psychotherapist and entrepreneur Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R. Within this collaborative ecosystem, psychotherapy, integrative wellness services, and interdisciplinary care intersect to support whole-person healing.
Within our practice, clients find a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where they can explore their experiences, build insight, and develop the tools needed to root, rise, and thrive.
*Trademark Pending
Empowering Growth Through Therapy
Discover a results-driven therapy experience at Root & Rise Clinical Specialists. Our holistic counseling approach focuses on investing in your personal growth journey. With action-oriented therapeutic approaches, we are committed to guiding you towards positive change and well-being.
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is a private-pay, boutique psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma-informed, results-driven therapy across New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or major life transitions, our compassionate clinicians are here to walk with you toward a more grounded, empowered, and fulfilling life.
At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, therapy is a collaborative journey—rooted in trust, growth, and meaningful transformation. Reach out to learn more or apply to work with one of our specialists. We look forward to supporting you.
Areas of Specialization
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EMDR and trauma recovery
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Postpartum and maternal mental health
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LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy
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Couples and family counseling
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Creative arts therapy combined with CBT
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Adolescent support
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Law of Attraction-based coaching and spiritual development
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Reintegration therapy for families separated by divorce or domestic violence
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Forensic social work referrals
We work best with clients who are motivated for change, ready to invest in their personal growth, and looking for a results-driven, action-oriented therapeutic experience.
If you're seeking a deeper, more transformative level of support, Root & Rise may be the right fit for you.
Please note: Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is a private-pay, boutique psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma-informed, results-driven therapy across New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. We do not accept insurance. This allows us to maintain a high level of care, flexibility, and confidentiality without the limitations imposed by third-party providers. Superbills are available upon request if you'd like to seek reimbursement from your insurance provider.
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists provides psychotherapy services for clients in Port Jefferson, Stony Brook, Setauket, Smithtown, and throughout Suffolk County, with telehealth available across New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
SERVICES OFFERED
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Tailored one-on-one sessions to address your unique needs and concerns in a safe, confidential space.
COUPLES COUNSELING
Guidance and support for couples navigating challenges, enhancing communication, and strengthening relationships.
FAMILY THERAPY
Helping families navigate conflicts, improve communication, and foster healthier relationships.
GROUP THERAPY
Connecting individuals facing similar challenges in a supportive group setting, fostering mutual understanding and growth.
SPECIALIZED TREATMENT MODALITIES
Offering evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based therapy, clinical & therapeutic Art Therapy, and more.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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IV Treatments
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Reiki Session
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Massage Therapy
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Harmonic Egg Therapy
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Intuition Coaching
Locations may vary.
Meet the Therapists
Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, CAHC
Co-Founder & Clinical Director of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
Trauma Therapist | EMDR & DBT Therapist | LGBTQIA+ Affirming |
Direct, Compassionate, Results-Oriented Care | Couples Counselor
Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, CAHC, is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, a private-pay psychotherapy practice focused on personalized, high-quality care. Prior to co-founding Root & Rise, she established K. Scaglione Therapy, a practice known for its trauma-informed, affirming, and holistic approach to care. She is also the founder of Limitless Integrative Wellness and creator of the Limitless Mind-Spa Model™, an integrative approach to emotional wellness, nervous system regulation, and whole-person healing.
Known for her direct yet compassionate style, Kristina works with adults, couples, families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, first responders, veterans, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and high-achieving professionals navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Her approach combines clinical depth with practical strategies, helping clients move beyond insight and into meaningful, sustainable change.
Kristina specializes in trauma therapy, EMDR, anxiety treatment, emotional regulation, relationship and couples counseling, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, burnout recovery, and complex relational dynamics. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals who feel stuck in recurring patterns, supporting them in healing the underlying wounds that continue to impact their relationships, self-worth, confidence, and overall quality of life.
As an EMDRIA-trained EMDR therapist, Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clinician, Advanced Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner, and Certified Advanced Holistic Counselor, Kristina integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with mind-body approaches to support both emotional healing and long-term resilience.
Areas of Focus Include:
• Trauma & PTSD
• Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
• Anxiety & Stress Disorders
• Relationship & Couples Therapy
• LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
• Polyamorous & Ethically Non-Monogamous Relationships
• Burnout & Professional Stress
• Grief & Loss
• Family Conflict
• First Responders & Veterans
• Life Transitions & Identity Exploration
• Emotional Regulation & Boundary Development
Her professional background spans forensic social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, crisis intervention, intimate partner violence, power and control dynamics, and systems-level advocacy. This breadth of experience allows her to support clients facing both acute challenges and deeply rooted emotional and relational patterns.
In addition to her clinical work, Kristina provides clinical supervision, consultation, and private practice coaching for mental health professionals. She is passionate about helping therapists build sustainable, values-driven practices while maintaining authenticity, strong boundaries, and meaningful impact.
Kristina earned her Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and has completed advanced training in EMDR, DBT, CBT, mindfulness-based interventions, grief and compassion fatigue, psychopharmacology, Imago-informed trauma treatment, and holistic counseling approaches.
She offers in-person therapy in Port Jefferson, New York and Boca Raton, Florida, as well as telehealth services throughout New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Julie Stark, LCSW
Co- Founder & C0-Clinical Director of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | CBT Therapist | Creative Arts-Informed Therapist | Anxiety, Divorce & Life Transition Specialist
Julie Stark, LCSW, is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, a private-pay psychotherapy practice focused on personalized, high-quality care. As the creator of The Stark Contrast™, Julie has developed a distinctive therapeutic approach that blends the structure and effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with the insight, creativity, and emotional depth of expressive and reflective therapeutic techniques.
Julie works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, divorce, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, self-esteem concerns, trauma, and major life transitions. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals who feel disconnected from themselves, stuck in repetitive patterns, or uncertain about their next chapter. Her work supports clients in building confidence, emotional resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful, lasting change.
Known for her warm, insightful, and collaborative style, Julie creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel both supported and empowered. She helps clients identify limiting beliefs, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Therapy with Julie is both reflective and practical, designed to foster deep understanding while creating real-world change.
Julie earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland and further developed her understanding of the therapeutic use of the arts through advanced training and graduate-level study at Pratt Institute. She later earned her Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University. This unique blend of psychology, creative exploration, and clinical social work enables her to integrate evidence-based treatment with innovative approaches that support healing at both the cognitive and emotional levels.
Certified in Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy (TBCT), Julie specializes in helping clients uncover and transform deeply held core beliefs that contribute to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, and emotional distress. Through structured cognitive interventions and creative exploration, she helps clients develop greater clarity, self-compassion, and lasting emotional growth.
Areas of Focus Include:
• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Depression
• Divorce Recovery & Relationship Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
• Women's Issues
• Identity Exploration
• Trauma Recovery
• Grief & Loss
• Life Transitions
• Emotional Regulation
• Personal Growth & Self-Discovery
Julie has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and families across community mental health, domestic violence services, and psychiatric emergency settings, including Stony Brook University Hospital's Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). These experiences strengthened her ability to remain calm, grounded, and connected during times of crisis while helping clients navigate both immediate challenges and long-term emotional healing.
As Co-Founder of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, Julie has helped shape a practice centered on connection, authenticity, creativity, and individualized care. Her belief that healing is both an art and a science continues to influence the culture of the practice and the experience clients receive.
Julie offers in-person therapy in New York and telehealth services for clients seeking thoughtful, evidence-based, and deeply personalized care. Through her
work, she helps clients move beyond survival mode and toward a life marked by
greater clarity, confidence, connection, and purpose.
|“Mental Wealth is about more than mental health. It’s the legacy we build through language, expression, and our capacity to rise from what we’ve endured.”|
Christina Scheinberg, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY & FL)
Certified RTM Provider | Trauma Specialist |Integrative Mental Health Clinician
Helping You Reclaim Peace, One Memory at a Time
I’m Christina Scheinberg, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), in both NY & FL specializing in an innovative, research-informed trauma therapy known as the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) protocol.
RTM is a gentle, visualization-based process grounded in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This approach offers relief from flashbacks, nightmares, fear, terror and helplessness—without requiring clients to relive their trauma. It is one of the few interventions I’ve encountered that is both non-invasive and rapidly effective, often transforming even long-standing traumatic memories in a matter of sessions.
With over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, I’ve supported individuals through a wide range of traumatic experiences—from domestic violence to the lasting emotional impact of 9/11. No matter the story, I believe healing is possible. And with the right tools and the right support, clients can regain their sense of safety, clarity, and inner calm.
What I love most about RTM is how it honors the depth of each person’s story—while allowing them to move forward without being trapped by it. My role is to hold a safe, grounded space where healing can begin, where peace becomes more than a hope—it becomes real, one step at a time.
I chose to join the Root & Rise Clinical Specialists team because it deeply aligns with the mission to provide high-quality, holistic, and trauma-informed care within a supportive, collaborative environment. As both a Root & Rise clinician and a member of the Limitless Integrative Wellness Collective, I can embody the belief that true healing extends beyond the therapy room.
Through this work, I help clients begin their healing journey with RTM, and they continue that journey surrounded by a holistic, empowered team. It’s an honor to be part of a space where personal growth is not only possible, but truly supported at every level.
Joining Root & Rise means being part of something bigger—a movement to reimagine what therapy can feel like when it’s grounded in connection, collaboration, and whole-person healing.
April Lee, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Integrative Wellness & Aesthetic Specialists Serving Root & Rise Clinical Specialists in New York & Florida
April Lee, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of medical experience across oncology, emergency care, and psychiatry. Her career began in high-acuity hospital settings, where she developed a deep understanding of how physical illness affects every aspect of a person’s life. During her time in oncology, April witnessed firsthand how patients often lacked the emotional and psychological support they needed—not just for themselves, but for their families and loved ones navigating the journey alongside them. This insight ignited her passion for delivering care that treats the whole person and their support system.
April earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Stony Brook University and now specializes in nervous system-informed psychiatric care, medication management, and integrative wellness practices. Her approach blends medical precision with emotional attunement, ensuring that both clients and their support networks feel seen, heard, and guided throughout the treatment process.
As the founder of Mindful Med Health & Wellness, April has created a model of care that bridges psychiatry, IV vitamin therapy, and aesthetic medicine—delivered in a warm, judgment-free space. Through her collaboration with Root & Rise Clinical Specialists in both New York and Florida, she extends this comprehensive support to a wider community, offering personalized care for individuals and families alike.
Known for her grounded presence and compassionate, no-nonsense approach, April empowers clients to take ownership of their mental health while also honoring the essential role that loved ones and caregivers play in the healing process.
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is a private-pay, boutique psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma-informed, results-driven therapy across New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, grounded in licensed clinical social work and integrating a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to mental health care.
Suzanne D'Addona, LMSW
EMDRIA-Trained Therapist | Recovery, Trauma & Life Transition Specialist
Suzanne D'Addona, LMSW, is a therapist at Root & Rise Clinical Specialists who is passionate about helping individuals navigate recovery, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and relationship difficulties. She believes that meaningful healing happens when clients feel supported, understood, and empowered to create lasting change in their lives.
Suzanne earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Adelphi University and became a Licensed Master Social Worker in 2020. Her journey into the mental health field began while working as a paraprofessional in a special education setting, where she discovered a deep passion for supporting individuals through challenges and helping them recognize their strengths and potential.
Today, Suzanne works with adults, young adults, women, divorcees, and older adults facing anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, family challenges, recovery-related concerns, life transitions, and personal growth. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate, creating a safe space where clients can explore difficult experiences while building confidence, resilience, and emotional wellness.
As an EMDRIA-trained clinician, Suzanne incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her work with clients experiencing trauma, adverse life experiences, and emotional distress. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals move beyond survival mode, process painful experiences, and reconnect with a stronger sense of self.
Areas of Focus Include:
• Trauma & PTSD
• EMDR Therapy
• Recovery & Addiction Support
• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Life Transitions
• Divorce Recovery
• Women's Issues
• Young Adult Challenges
• Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
• Family Dynamics
• Emotional Regulation
• Personal Growth & Resilience
Suzanne's professional experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and older adults across educational, counseling, and care settings. Her background in family support and counseling has strengthened her understanding of how relationships, environments, and life experiences shape emotional well-being.
At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, Suzanne continues to advance her clinical expertise through intensive supervision, advanced training, and mentorship within a collaborative team committed to personalized, high-quality care. She is deeply committed to helping clients heal from the past, navigate present challenges, and build a more fulfilling future.
Suzanne offers in-person therapy in Port Jefferson, New York, as well as telehealth services throughout New York State.
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is a private-pay psychotherapy practice focused on personalized, high-quality care, serving clients throughout New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts through a trauma-informed and integrative approach to mental health and emotional wellness.
Jean O'Hehir, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Anxiety, Life Transition & Women's Mental Health Therapist
Jean Marie O'Hehir, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, grief, self-esteem concerns, and personal growth. She is passionate about supporting clients in building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and balance while creating meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
Jean approaches therapy from a holistic, person-centered perspective, recognizing the powerful connection between mental health, physical well-being, relationships, and lifestyle. She believes that healing begins within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.
Known for her warm, grounded, and collaborative style, Jean helps clients gain insight into longstanding patterns, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Her approach combines evidence-based psychotherapy with a whole-person framework that supports both emotional healing and personal growth.
Jean works with adults experiencing:
• Anxiety & Chronic Stress
• Life Transitions & Personal Growth
• Relationship Challenges
• Women's Mental Health
• Self-Esteem & Confidence Issues
• Grief & Loss
• Emotional Wellness & Balance
• Burnout & Caregiver Stress
• Personal Development & Self-Discovery
She is particularly passionate about helping individuals navigate periods of transition, uncertainty, and self-reflection while developing greater clarity, confidence, and alignment in their lives.
Jean joined Root & Rise Clinical Specialists because of the practice's commitment to personalized, high-quality care and its collaborative, whole-person approach to mental health treatment. She values being part of a team dedicated to helping clients not only heal from life's challenges but also build lives that feel more fulfilling, connected, and authentic.
Jean provides hybrid therapy services, offering in-person sessions in Port Jefferson, New York, as well as secure telehealth appointments for clients throughout New York State.
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is a private-pay psychotherapy practice focused on personalized, high-quality care, serving clients throughout New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts through a trauma-informed and integrative approach to mental health and emotional wellness.
Raven Maldonado, LMHC
Adolescent & Family Therapist | Bilingual English/Spanish | Anxiety, Emotional Regulation & Family Conflict Specialist
Raven Maldonado, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, mediator, educator, and private practice owner with more than 15 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, adolescents, families, and communities. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection, collaboration, and the strength of authentic relationships.
Throughout her career, Raven has served in both clinical and leadership roles, helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, family conflict, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges while also contributing to the development of healthier organizational cultures through staff wellness initiatives, clinical training, and program leadership. She is particularly passionate about supporting adolescents and families, helping them build stronger communication, resilience, and emotional well-being. Raven is currently accepting new adolescent, young adult, and family clients and offers services in both English and Spanish.
Her areas of focus include adolescent anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting challenges, life transitions, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and strengthening family relationships. Raven incorporates mindfulness-based approaches and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) into her work, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical skills for lasting change. She works collaboratively with clients and families to foster resilience, improve communication, and create meaningful growth both individually and within family systems.
As a proud Puerto Rican woman, Raven brings a culturally responsive and inclusive lens to her work. She deeply values the role that identity, family systems, community, and social influences play in shaping mental health and believes every person deserves a space where they feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Raven earned her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University Brooklyn and has received training in multiple evidence-based treatment approaches and parenting models. She currently serves as Faculty for Parenting Journey, Inc. and has completed conflict mediation training through the New York Peace Institute. Her clinical style blends evidence-based treatment, mindfulness, compassion, and practical tools that empower clients to navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
At Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, Raven is excited to bring her expertise, warmth, and collaborative spirit to individuals and families seeking support, growth, and deeper connection in their lives.
When she is not working, Raven enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and beloved pet tortoise in Yonkers, New York. She believes strongly in the importance of family, laughter, community, and making space for joy whenever possible.
Melissa Cascino, LCSW
Individual & Couples Therapist | Gottman Method-Informed | Relationship, Communication & Life Transition Specialist
Melissa Cascino, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Melissa is passionate about helping clients build healthier relationships, improve communication, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Melissa earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stony Brook University and has completed post-graduate training in group therapy and private practice. Her approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), interpersonal psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, and Gottman Method-informed couples therapy.
Melissa particularly enjoys working with couples who want to strengthen their connection, improve communication, navigate conflict more effectively, and break unhealthy relationship patterns. She helps partners better understand the dynamics contributing to disconnection while developing practical tools to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Throughout her career, Melissa has worked extensively in child safety and welfare and has facilitated therapeutic groups for both survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence. These experiences have given her a deep understanding of trauma, family dynamics, relationship patterns, accountability, and personal growth.
Melissa is committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, gain insight, develop practical coping and communication skills, and move toward the life and relationships they want to build.
Tiffany Yaker, LMHC
Individual & Couples Therapist Helping Neurodivergent Minds & Relationships Thrive
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, and for many people, it can feel like everyone else somehow received one. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), social anxiety, executive functioning challenges, relationship difficulties, or questioning why everyday life feels more overwhelming than it seems to for others, therapy can provide a space to better understand yourself and move forward with confidence.
Tiffany Yaker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in helping adults, young adults, and couples navigate life’s complexities with authenticity, resilience, and self-compassion. She is particularly passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming care for individuals with ADHD, autism, unique learning and communication styles, sensory sensitivities, rejection sensitivity, and neurodivergent burnout. Tiffany also enjoys working with clients who suspect they may be neurodivergent and are looking to better understand themselves through a compassionate, strengths-based lens.
A special focus of Tiffany’s practice is supporting young adults as they navigate major life transitions, including college, entering the workforce, increasing independence, and what is often referred to as the “failure-to-launch” stage. Together, you’ll identify practical starting points, strengthen executive functioning skills, build confidence, and develop meaningful goals that feel achievable and authentic to who you are.
Tiffany also has a strong interest in working with couples who feel stuck in the same arguments, patterns of misunderstanding, and cycles of disconnection. Sometimes it can feel as though you and your partner are speaking completely different languages; one partner pushes for connection while the other shuts down, leaving both feeling increasingly frustrated and alone. Tiffany helps couples identify the predictable relationship patterns keeping them stuck and understand what is happening beneath the conflict. Drawing from Attachment Theory and The Five Love Languages, she helps partners better understand how they seek connection, express love, and respond when their needs feel unmet.
For neurodiverse couples, Tiffany also explores how differences in neurological processing, communication styles, emotional needs, and sensory experiences may be contributing to disconnection. Rather than viewing these differences as relationship failures, she helps partners develop greater understanding of one another while building clearer communication, reducing conflict, and creating relationship structures that support both partners.
In addition to her work with neurodivergent clients and couples, Tiffany provides an affirming space for individuals exploring gender identity, sexual identity, and relationship concerns. She has completed doctoral coursework in sex therapy and incorporates relationship-focused sex therapy into her work when clinically appropriate, helping clients navigate intimacy, communication, shame, and authentic connection within their relationships.
Tiffany’s therapeutic approach is creative, engaging, and action-oriented. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and EMDR-informed techniques to help clients process difficult experiences while developing practical skills for lasting change. She believes therapy should feel collaborative, individualized, and empowering, meeting each client where they are while helping them build the confidence and tools to thrive.
Above all, Tiffany strives to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, deeply understood, and supported in becoming their most authentic selves. Whether you’re navigating neurodivergence, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or a significant life transition, Tiffany is committed to helping you build a life that feels connected, meaningful, and sustainable.
Areas of Focus Include:
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ADHD
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
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Young Adults & Emerging Adulthood
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Executive Functioning Challenges
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Social Anxiety
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Rejection Sensitivity
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Neurodivergent Burnout
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Neurodiverse Couples Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Relationship & Communication Challenges
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Attachment & Relationship Patterns
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Relationship-Focused Sex Therapy
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Gender & Sexual Identity Exploration
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
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Trauma
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Anxiety
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Life Transitions
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Self-Esteem & Identity Development
Join Our Growing Mental Health Practice Team in 2026!
Are you a passionate mental health clinician looking for an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives? We're excited to announce openings for 1099 mental health clinicians to join our team at Root & Rise Clinical Specialists.
About Us:
Root & Rise is a newly established hybrid holistic mental health practice dedicated to providing high-quality care to individuals in our community. Our team is comprised of compassionate professionals who are committed to supporting clients on their journey towards improved mental well-being and integrated holistic wellness.
Position:
1099 Mental Health Clinician As a 1099 mental health clinician with Root & Rise, you will have the opportunity to:
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Provide therapy services to individuals, couples, and families
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Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalized treatment plans
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care
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Hybrid and flexible scheduling options to accommodate your availability
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Competitive compensation package
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Supervision (group & individual)
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Trainings & Workshops
Qualifications:
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Master's or doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
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Licensed or license-eligible in NY or FL (LCSW, LMHC, LMSW)
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Experience working with diverse populations and a variety of mental health concerns
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practices in mental health care
Why Join Us?
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Opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Flexibility to create your own schedule and manage your caseload.
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Competitive compensation with potential for growth.
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Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in our community
How to Apply:
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in joining our team:
Join us in empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives.
Together, we can make a difference!
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists is a private-pay, boutique psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma-informed, results-driven therapy across New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Clinicians licensed in multiple states welcomed!
Client Inquiry & Readiness Form
Thank you for your interest in Root & Rise Clinical Specialists. We value intentional, results-driven therapy and appreciate your time in completing this form. Your responses will help us determine if our services are the right fit for your healing journey.