A uniquely personalized therapeutic collaboration
“When setting out on a journey, don’t seek advice form those that have never left home.” – Rumi
At The Riverwalk Group we have assembled a talented, committed, insightful and compassionate team of mental health professionals that are at the core of our personalized and unique therapeutic collaboration.
The Riverwalk Group is a team of committed, multi-dispensary and talented mental health professionals. Our group believes compassion, creativity and collaboration are essential keys to therapeutic growth. In addition, we understand there are various ways to receive support, so in addition to therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, we offer many innovative programs, support groups, workshops and retreats. We do not believe in “one size fits all” and our therapy and programming is always tailored to the individual and/or group we are specifically collaborating with.
As a team, we meet routinely to discuss current research, review techniques, and share the latest publications and books. We frequently attend conferences and workshops to integrate the most current research into our work and bring back to our patients. Some of us do not limit our work to helping only clients, but feel strongly about educating and supervising future therapists and do so in diverse settings. In addition to the private practice setting, we have worked in many different settings, including hospitals, agencies and schools.
Our team is extensively trained with diverse experience in numerous therapies and integrative modalities. As an example of just some of these, we bring backgrounds in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Integrative Trauma, Mindfulness, Family Therapy and Couples Therapy. Please see our Services and How We Treat (“Modalities”) pages for more information.
The therapists at The Riverwalk Group always uphold the highest level of professional standards, and are grateful to do what we love every day.
At The Riverwalk Group we have assembled a talented, committed, insightful and compassionate team of mental health professionals that are at the core of our personalized and unique therapeutic collaboration.
Elissa is the founder and director of The Riverwalk Group. She works with individuals, couples and families. She has advanced training in marriage and family therapy as well as integrative trauma and EMDR.
Jodi works with adults and adolescents and does both individual and couples work. She uses multiple approaches to her work with clients.
Liz works with individuals, families & groups. She is trained in Collaborative Problem Solving, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with complementary modes of treatment.
Matthew specializes in working with adolescents and adults who have had their sexuality, gender, and relationships marginalized, especially those with problematic sexual behavior and members of the LGBTQ community.
Angela is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with all ages & multiple modalities, including play therapy, CBT, & problem solving talk therapy. She is trained in the Bowen Family System model to improve communication and resolve conflicts.
Dana works with adolescents, adults and couples. She has a special interest in life transitions as well as couples therapy.
Marlie is a licensed social worker specializing in individual psychotherapy, and has worked with children through early intervention, school social work, ABA therapy, and dance teacher over the past 10 years. Marlie received her BS in Child and Family Studies from SUNY Oneonta and MS in Social Work from Binghamton University.
Carla is a professional, licensed psychotherapist with experience providing attachment-based and trauma-informed treatment to individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, shame, trauma and difficult life transitions.
Timothy is a certified school psychologist and most recently worked at Eastern Middle School in Greenwich, CT. He completed his undergraduate degree at the College of William and Mary and works with preschoolers up through age 21, and nearly every age between. He believes in building authentic relationships with children-- meeting them where they are, as they are.
Rosemary is our office business manager and is the go to person for any issues with billing and invoicing.
Yoda is an Australian Labradoodle who is currently training to become a certified therapy dog.
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