The Team
Latisa Graham
Mental Health Counselor
Latisa Graham is a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Counselor who has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and supporting their emotional well-being.
Currently serving as the Assistant Principal in the Freeport School District, Ms. Graham brings a wealth of experience in both mental health and educational leadership. Prior to this role, she served as the District Director of School Counseling in Greenlawn, NY, where she led comprehensive counseling programs focused on student development and support.
Latisa provides evidence-based therapy in a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space, working with children, adolescents, and adults. With a person-centered approach, she facilitates both individual and group therapy to address a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, academic struggles, and PTSD.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, strength-based strategies, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Deeply committed to mental health advocacy and healing, Latisa combines her clinical expertise with her passion for educational equity to foster growth and resilience in the individuals and communities she serves.
Jenel Gordan
Mental Health Counselor
Jenel brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, many of whom have experienced significant trauma or been impacted by the child welfare and/or criminal justice systems. Her extensive career has spanned a variety of settings, including schools for special populations, juvenile detention centers, and child welfare agencies, where she has worked tirelessly to help young people overcome systemic challenges and navigate their personal journeys toward healing.
Currently a leader in the intersection of education and child welfare, Jenel’s work is rooted in a deep understanding of the barriers young people face. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and practices from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, emphasizing a holistic approach to healing that integrates the mind, body, and environment.
Jenel is passionate about empowering her clients to recognize their inherent strengths, believing that each individual is the expert of their own life. She uses a reframing model to help clients shift negative thought patterns, support better decision-making, and foster long-term personal growth.
Jenel is excited to bring her expertise to the practice and continue her mission of helping children and families find stability, healing, and opportunities for a brighter future.
Outside of her professional life, Jenel is a proud wife and mother of four. She actively supports her children’s passions, enthusiastically embracing her role as a basketball, track, dance, and swim mom.
Monica MTonga-Anderson
Mental Health Counselor
Monica is a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Counselor who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and millennials as they navigate emotional challenges and work toward personal growth.
With a trauma-informed perspective, Monica creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.
She integrates a variety of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Narrative Therapy to help clients process their experiences, build emotional resilience, and develop healthier relationships—with themselves and others. Monica is especially passionate about helping individuals identify their inner strengths, confront fears with empathy, and move forward with confidence.
Her holistic approach to mental health care reflects a deep commitment to her clients’ overall well-being—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. She believes in meeting each person where they are, tailoring treatment to honor their unique experiences, needs, and goals.
Outside the therapy room, Monica is a strong advocate for the power of self-care and living a life aligned with one’s values. She finds joy in her faith, meaningful time with loved ones, peaceful walks, and spontaneous road trips. These personal practices not only nourish her own wellness but also enrich the empathy and authenticity she brings to her work.
If you're looking for a therapist who blends clinical skill with heartfelt compassion, Monica is here to walk with you on your path to healing and growth.
Maureen LeBlanc
Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Trauma Specialist
Maureen is a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Counselor who is deeply passionate about helping adults and adolescents heal from stuck emotions, unresolved trauma, and persistent negative thought patterns that interfere with everyday life. Her approach is rooted in the belief that healing is not only possible—it can be a powerful and transformative journey.
Specializing in trauma-focused care, Maureen uses an integrative therapeutic approach designed to reconnect clients with the parts of themselves that have been impacted by pain, fear, or self-doubt. She incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help process and release deeply held emotional experiences, while also utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and shift unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors.
Maureen is skilled in helping clients tune into the body’s messages, using somatic awareness and mindfulness practices to identify emotional triggers, increase self-awareness, and support nervous system regulation. Through this work, clients can begin to feel more present, empowered, and in control of their emotional world.
In therapy, Maureen provides a safe, nurturing space where clients are encouraged to explore difficult emotions, express themselves freely, and practice self-compassion. She also helps clients build confidence in setting healthy boundaries, letting go of control patterns, and reducing the impact of others’ judgments on their well-being.
Maureen has experience supporting individuals with anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, OCD, PTSD and C-PTSD, dissociation, addictions, and panic disorders. Her goal is to walk beside you as you reconnect with your inner strength, find clarity, and begin to thrive—not just survive.
Healing is a journey, and Maureen looks forward to taking that journey with you!
Diana Reuter
Mental Health Counselor
Diana is a thoughtful and dedicated Mental Health Counselor who believes that healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel respected, heard, and empowered to work through life’s challenges with dignity and compassion.
With a background in adolescent education and mental health counseling, Diana brings a well-rounded perspective to her work with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, addiction, interpersonal conflicts, and life transitions, helping them build insight and resilience through tailored, evidence-based approaches.
Diana takes a whole-person approach to therapy, understanding that mental health is deeply connected to each client’s unique life experience. Her goal is to help clients identify and overcome obstacles by developing practical, positive coping strategies that support long-term growth and emotional well-being.
In addition to her individual work, Diana leads our Skill Building Group for Parents, offering guidance to those raising children who struggle with emotional outbursts, ADHD, anxiety, and meltdowns. This group equips parents with tools and techniques to better support their children while creating more peace at home.
Outside of her clinical work, Diana is a proud mom of three and finds balance through photography and creative expression. She brings that same creativity and warmth into her sessions, offering a compassionate, collaborative space for healing and self-discovery.
Victoria Bangaree
Mental Health Counselor
Victoria is a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Counselor who is committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. She understands how important it is to feel safe, heard, and supported in therapy, and she strives to create a warm, welcoming space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
With a person-centered approach at the heart of her work, Victoria believes that you are the expert of your own life. She’s here to offer guidance, clinical insight, and encouragement as you navigate life’s challenges and move toward the goals that matter most to you.
Victoria specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—a highly effective treatment for individuals struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She integrates evidence-based techniques to help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and intrusive thoughts. Her work is rooted in collaboration, empowering clients to build emotional resilience, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you're facing a life transition, managing mental health challenges, or working through specific patterns of thought and behavior, Victoria is here to support you every step of the way.
Victoria offers virtual therapy sessions only, providing flexibility and comfort for clients to access support from their own space. Her goal is to help you feel empowered, understood, and equipped with the tools you need to thrive—because healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Christina D'Alessandro
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Owner/Director
Christina is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in individual and family therapy. She has a strong passion for helping both adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges, empowering them to create lasting change and build a strong, healthy sense of self.
With extensive experience treating generalized anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relationship issues, depression, and various other mood disorders, Christina utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to help clients explore and transform their triggers, thoughts, and behaviors. Her focus is on fostering personal growth by addressing the root causes of distress and developing positive coping strategies that support mental well-being.
Christina is also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and incorporates Mindfulness practices into her therapeutic work. These tools enhance her clients' ability to manage emotions and develop greater independence and resilience outside of therapy sessions.
As the Owner and Director of Christina's Couch Counseling Center since 2019, Christina has built a practice dedicated to providing a supportive, nurturing environment where clients feel valued and empowered. She is deeply passionate about guiding her patients on a journey of self-love, empowerment, and improved self-esteem, with a focus on building confidence and fostering healthier relationships.
Christina is honored to lead a team of compassionate therapists at her practice, where they work together to provide comprehensive care for individuals and families. She looks forward to walking alongside each client as they work toward healing, growth, and lasting change.