We’re your behind-the-scenes team.
You take care of everyone else; we take care of you.
We have the training and the clinical degrees, but more importantly-we actually get it. We’re a team of Long Island local therapists here to help you stop “performing” and start exhaling.
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Alicia Italiano, LCSW
Owner + Founder | Therapist
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Jamie Edwards, LCSW-R
Therapist
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Samantha Alotta, LMSW
Therapist
Our Non-Negiotables
01
transparency over “polite talk”
Bring your messy, unfiltered truth-dark humor and all. When we stop performing and start being honest, we move past the surface and toward real, lasting change.
02
zero judgment, literally
We truly understand the pressure of “having it all together.” You get a compassionate therapist who meets you exactly where you are and believes in your capacity to heal- even when you don’t.
03
drop the “performance mask:
Emotional safety is our non-negotiable. This is the one reliable, predictable space where you can finally be yourself and explore the difficult stuff without the fear of criticism.
I've hand-picked each therapist to make sure the “vibe check” is a given. Because you shouldn’t have to choose between someone who actually gets it and someone who provides expert care. You deserve both.
a note from me to you:
If this feels like a lot, that’s perfectly understandable. (You’ve got enough on your plate just navigating the week).
Taking this step toward therapy is incredibly brave. No need to know exactly what to say. We’ll navigate this together, gently and honestly. You’ll leave feeling significantly lighter, more deeply resourced, and more profoundly connected to your authentic self.
Let’s take the next step—because your well-being isn't another item on your to-do list; it's the foundation for everything else in your life.
From a therapist who’s been in your shoes.
Alicia
