Raymond Rodriguez is a Latino Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in working with community-based programs. He received his Social Work degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. He is a family therapist with clinical interests in the areas of immigration, diversity, LGBTQ empowerment, spirituality, and
Raymond Rodriguez is a Latino Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in working with community-based programs. He received his Social Work degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. He is a family therapist with clinical interests in the areas of immigration, diversity, LGBTQ empowerment, spirituality, and working with marginalized communities. In the last decade he has become a trauma specialist assisting clients with complex psychological trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He is certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He has extensive training and practice in family systems therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. He served as a counselor faculty at Hostos Community College of the City University of New York. He currently serves as faculty and member of the Executive Committee of the Trauma Studies Center of the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Columbia University School of Social Work and Smith College School of Social Work. He also teaches at the Integrative Trauma Studies Program of the National Institute for Psychotherapy and the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. He formerly served on the Boards of the National Association of Puertorrican and Hispanic Social Workers and the No More Fear Foundation. He lives in the Bronx with his partner and son.
Jonathon Moon, BFA, PCC, SEP has been a certified life/career coach and had his own practice for the past twelve years. He recently was certified in Somatic Experiencing which helps clients bring awareness of their body to goal setting and make big changes in their lives. He trained as a coach at The Academy for Coaching Excellence und
Jonathon Moon, BFA, PCC, SEP has been a certified life/career coach and had his own practice for the past twelve years. He recently was certified in Somatic Experiencing which helps clients bring awareness of their body to goal setting and make big changes in their lives. He trained as a coach at The Academy for Coaching Excellence under acclaimed psychologist Dr. Maria Nemeth in California. He was on staff at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies for three years. Prior to becoming a life coach he worked in corporate finance and human resources for over ten years. He is also a professional classical/opera singer and regularly gigs and concertizes in NYC. His union affiliations are AEA and AGMA. Jonathon resides in NYC area with his partner of 22 years and their son. Through coaching he quit smoking, became a successful landlord, loving partner, adopted a son, became a loving father, and successful artist. He recently wrote/composed a show based on his own life story which premiered in Manhattan.
Iliana Abad is a Latina clinical social worker graduate of New York University Silver School of Social Work. For the past five years Iliana has provided clinical services in English and Spanish in various community-based agencies. Iliana specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Her professional interests incl
Iliana Abad is a Latina clinical social worker graduate of New York University Silver School of Social Work. For the past five years Iliana has provided clinical services in English and Spanish in various community-based agencies. Iliana specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Her professional interests include dealing with childhood trauma, identity and coming of age issues, relationship and marriage counseling, and early attachment disruptions. She also leads therapeutic groups at the Criminal Division of the Bronx Supreme Court. In her spare time, Iliana enjoys yoga, running and cycling.
Amira Shouman is licensed social worker from the midwest with Palestinian roots. She completed her graduate training at the New York University School of Social Work and the Steinhardt School of Education. Amira's career has focused on identity development, programming and advocacy in institutions of higher education and organizations ser
Amira Shouman is licensed social worker from the midwest with Palestinian roots. She completed her graduate training at the New York University School of Social Work and the Steinhardt School of Education. Amira's career has focused on identity development, programming and advocacy in institutions of higher education and organizations serving marginalized communities. Amira's clinical practice includes working with individuals at City Year and the New School Counseling Services. Amira has a strong passion for social justice and exploring how societal deficits impact the mind and body. Amira has worked with clients to address relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, cross-cultural issues, loss, domestic violence, displacement and coming of age experiences. Amira strives to offer a collaborative approach to therapy in a safe and supportive environment, while incorporating psychodynamic psychotherapy and evidence-based practices including CBT and ACT.
José Alfaro has been with Aldea since December of 2015. Prior to joining Aldea, Jose was an educator and counselor with the NYC Department of Education where he worked for 22 years. At the Department of Education he was initially a teacher and later became a member of the team that founded Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School in the Bron
José Alfaro has been with Aldea since December of 2015. Prior to joining Aldea, Jose was an educator and counselor with the NYC Department of Education where he worked for 22 years. At the Department of Education he was initially a teacher and later became a member of the team that founded Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School in the Bronx. At Fannie Lou Hamer Jose held the position of Director of Social Work & Counseling for 17 years. After retiring from the NYC Department of Education José became an advocate of Restorative Justice in the schools. As a Restorative Justice practitioner Jose continues to work with communities, students, and teacher organizations in fostering the socio-emotional learning of students in schools, which has been found to have a direct correlation with the reduction in student suspensions. José is a graduate of the Columbia University School of Social Work where he was a Revson Fellow. He is also a graduate of the Ackerman Institute for the Family where he earned a certificate in family therapy. Jose’s approach to psychotherapy is working with the entire family system in order to promote understanding, emotional connection, healing and wellness. José is bilingual in English and Spanish and has a passion for working with Latinx and other immigrant communities. José has long been a community activist involved in organizing to improve both community health care and the educational system, organizing for tenants rights, working to stop police abuse of community members, as well as for peace and sovereignty in the Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East.
Destony is a Harlem native and a licensed clinical social worker. She received her graduate degree in Social Welfare from the University at Albany, State University of New York. As a clinician, Destony has worked with diverse populations including children, adolescents, and adults living with emotional and mental challenges. She has also
Destony is a Harlem native and a licensed clinical social worker. She received her graduate degree in Social Welfare from the University at Albany, State University of New York. As a clinician, Destony has worked with diverse populations including children, adolescents, and adults living with emotional and mental challenges. She has also worked with teens and young adults in school settings as well as homes for adults living with severe mental illnesses. She believes in integrating different modalities into her practice with an overarching lens of solution focused psychotherapy and trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Destony is passionate in her support of the community in which she grew up and lives. You may see her volunteering at a local book drive or fair around Harlem. She believes in creating a safe environment for her clients to learn how to cope with personal challenges in a caring, nonjudgmental and empowering space.
Frantasia Rouse is a Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker from Brooklyn, NY. She received her Master's Degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. Frantasia is committed to supporting individuals in gaining spiritual, emotional, and psychological wellness, despite challenges in their lives. She utilizes a variety of therapeut
Frantasia Rouse is a Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker from Brooklyn, NY. She received her Master's Degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. Frantasia is committed to supporting individuals in gaining spiritual, emotional, and psychological wellness, despite challenges in their lives. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Meditation, and Narrative Therapy, to facilitate personal transformation and generational healing. Frantasia has substantial experience working with young women and girls, LGBTQI folks, and those affected by sexual violence and intimate partner violence. She also works in other community based mental health organizations, facilitates case management for individuals who were previously homeless, and provides individual and group counseling in the Criminal Division of the Bronx Supreme Court.
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