Advanced Clinical Intern

Peter Grabowski is a counseling intern who works with adults seeking support around anxiety, panic, and feeling stuck in their lives. He primarily works with individuals and takes a thoughtful, one-on-one approach to therapy.

Peter values being warm, approachable, and genuinely non-judgmental. He believes that meaningful progress begins with feeling understood, not analyzed or rushed. His style is collaborative and curious, with an emphasis on listening closely, asking thoughtful questions, and helping clients make sense of their experiences at their own pace.

Above all, Peter prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and the client’s individual goals. He views therapy as a space for honest reflection, growth, and forward movement—tailored to each person rather than driven by rigid techniques or labels. He is committed to meeting clients where they are and supporting real, sustainable change.

Advanced Clinical Intern

Estephany Vasquez is a bilingual mental health counselor-in-training with a strong foundation in trauma-informed and person-centered care. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University and brings years of experience working directly with youth and adults in residential and community-based mental health settings. Her background in recreational therapy and behavioral support has shaped her ability to build authentic connections and create emotionally safe environments where individuals can begin to heal.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Estephany is deeply committed to providing culturally responsive and inclusive care. She approaches each client with warmth, humility, and curiosity, honoring the unique identities and lived experiences that shape their journey. Her clinical work focuses on supporting individuals in feeling safe, seen, and heard—especially those navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions.

Estephany believes in the power of empathy, emotional insight, and collaborative growth. She brings a grounded, intuitive presence into her work, with a passion for helping clients discover their inner resilience and reclaim a sense of self that feels whole and empowered.

MHC-Limited Permit (Waitlist)

Joseph completed his master's in clinical Mental Health Counseling at City College of New York. He works with adolescents in school settings, providing mental health support and fostering a positive environment for their development and has background in advocacy for the geriatric community to ensure essential resources like shelter, food, safety, medical care, and mental health support.

Central to Joseph's approach is his belief in relational therapy, which empowers individuals by fostering connections to community, culture, and self. He works to establish a strong therapeutic relationship and collaborate with clients in creating behavioral and introspective techniques to increase confidence when facing life's challenges. Through his relational therapy framework and stress coaching techniques, Joseph promotes resilience and empowerment. Joseph's philosophy emphasizes self-growth through heightened self-awareness while also acknowledging the profound influence of environment and culture on an individual's identity.

Motivated by a commitment to provide mental health care to disenfranchised communities, he is passionate about establishing accessible mental health support to all, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Advanced Clinical Intern

Jojo was inspired to become a Mental Health Consultant through a combination of his life experiences and his innate desire to help people which inspired him to become a mental health counselor. 

There is one important lesson he has learned from his clients. The power of feeling seen and being heard is priceless. 

Jojo likes making time to connect with his community of friends and family which helps him to stay grounded. Of course making time for his interests, hobbies, and good old fashioned rest and relaxation brings continuous balance into his life.

His favorite quote that guides Jojo’s work with clients is, "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination" - Carl Rogers

After a session with Jojo, his hope is that a client feels affirmed, lighter, and ready to take on the challenges life may bring them. 

If Jojo could master any skill his desire would be to master playing the guitar or piano.

Of course Jojo has a go-to comfort TV show. When he just needs to unwind Real Housewives is a nice go-to! His go-to movie are movies are from the 90's like Bring It On or Scream. He still listens to Hayley Williams' latest music releases. 

Jojo truly loves what he does but If he could trade jobs for a day he would love to review music/movies/tv for a publication or on a podcast.

Does he enjoy a cold brew? Maybe, but his new preference is matcha. 

Of course we all have our dream travel vacation and Jojo’s is the beautiful country of Italy.

Advanced Clinical Intern

Selena Qadir (She/Her) is currently attending Queens College as a graduate student in Mental Health Counseling. She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Dari; she identifies as Central and South Asian. Her cultural and first generation American background fosters a strong commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive mental health care. Through her experience as a school counseling intern, Selena has supported adolescents in navigating academic, social, family life, and major life transitions. She has worked closely with high school students as they prepared for the transition into college and coping with stress.

Selena's clinical approach is collaborative, strengths based and set within a multicultural framework. From this perspective, she pulls from psychodynamic theory, which investigates early life experiences and family systems to track how these impact today's patterns and sense of identity. In her practice, she makes sure to emphasize the development of identity, increased self-awareness, realistic and constructive coping methods that deal with the very real stresses of everyday life.

She is particularly passionate about supporting first generation Americans and individuals from immigrant backgrounds as they navigate the complexities of dual cultural identities. Selena is eager to collaborate with clients on their journey of mental wellness and a stronger self identity. She is committed to helping both adolescents and adults manage life transitions, process stress, and cultivate a sense of belonging and empowerment within their life. She is currently practicing under supervision of a licensed clinician. 

Advanced Clinical Intern

Ryan Nolan (he/him/his) is a mental health counseling intern and graduate student at the University of Rochester with 6+ years of experience as a school counselor and career counselor. He has supported adults facing job loss, layoffs, and career-related stress, as well as teens and families navigating life transitions.

His approach is collaborative and strengths-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused therapy, mindfulness practices, and a growth mindset framework. His focus is on helping clients build practical tools, self-awareness, and confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.

Ryan strives to provide LGBTQ+ affirming, inclusive, and nonjudgmental care. He values creativity, self-expression, and balance, and often incorporates clients’ strengths and interests into the counseling process. Outside of counseling, his self care includes theatre, the arts, and outdoor exploring. He is practicing under the supervision of a licensed clinician.

Advanced Clinical Intern

Enrique Colon (they/he) is a graduate student at CUNY Baruch’s Mental Health Counseling program. They are dedicated to community-based action, advocacy, and justice, with a background of 3 years of case management for young adults with marginalized backgrounds developing their professional and personal goals. They are experienced in conflict mediation and resolution, as well as familiar with person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based approaches to therapeutic models. In addition, they have prior research experience with topics surrounding sex, LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy, and infidelity.

Enrique’s therapeutic motivation lies in establishing, working toward, and fulfilling client’s goals via affirming care. They bring a passion for learning more about others’ experiences and empowering them to pursue healing, development, and growth. They envision a world where everyone feels capable to show up as their authentic selves and form healthy boundaries with themselves and others. Enrique strives to build counselor-client relationships founded on trust, openness, and determination informed by a restorative justice framework.