We’re glad you’ve found the Great South Bay Therapy team online, and we hope you’ll reach out to speak with us soon. On this page, you can get to know our therapists a little better to determine who would be a good fit to partner with you to reach your goals. Our team is a made up of knowledgeable, licensed professionals who have experience working with a diverse range of individuals to achieve their therapy goals.
Meet the Great South Bay Therapy Team
Our Caring Team
To learn more about each therapist and to find out who would be the best fit for you, take a few moments to review some basic information about our team members below:
Peyton is a MSW who enjoys working with all ages. She specializes in career and education related issues, stress and anxiety and lifestyle changes.
Julia enjoys working with all ages and is welcoming to clients who may be struggling with stress and/or anxiety, grief or loss, depression, lifestyle changes and more.
Samantha enjoys working with all ages and particularly enjoys working with those who may need help with school or college related issues, career and work related stress, relationship conflicts
and parenting and/or caregiving.
Katie works with young adults, teens, children and parents struggling with a variety of mental health issues. In particular, Katie helps young people navigate school or college related issues, and adolescents who struggle socially, emotionally or behaviorally.
MHC-LP
Laura works with children, couples, and adults who are looking for strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and the new stressors that we have faced during the pandemic. Together, Laura and clients will assess and identify the symptoms causing distress and disruption in your life and using a strengths based approach create strategies to reach your goals.
Rebecca has an integrative approach to counseling and works well with a variety of client needs and goals. Treatment approaches include evidenced based frameworks such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology.
Kristie’s support is individualized and helps clients develop strategies to better cope with common stressors. Her experience in the high school setting has provided Kristie with the skills necessary to work with adolescents, though she enjoys working with those in all phases of life.
MHC(LP)
Ariana Nunez is a Mental Health Counselor with experience working with individuals and groups in school and private practice settings. Ariana’s goal as a therapist is to create a nonjudgmental and safe space for you to share and work through life’s challenges.
Denise has spent the past 20 years as a school social worker providing her with the unique skills to support educators, students, and families. Using a person centered approach, Denise helps children, teens, parents and young adults explore obstacles to success and develop resilience building skills and strategies to overcome such challenges.
Stephanie Rued is a New York State Licensed Clinical Worker who has expertise in working with women, children, and families. Specifically, she is passionate about partnering with women who are navigating the sometimes-difficult transition into motherhood.
Caitlin Lamneck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. She is a trauma informed therapist who helps teens and adults overcome personal crisis and manage anxiety and stress.
Emily Perednia is a Licensed Master Social Worker with extensive field experience working with individuals in educational settings and community agencies as well as trauma centers. Emily’s goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, and trusting environment where you can define and tackle all of life’s obstacles and challenges.
Kimberly Hession is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Health Coach. She has spent her career working in a variety of clinical settings to help children, adolescents, and adults live more satisfying lives. Previous experience in the legal, medical, and educational fields have shaped her integrative approach to mental health and wellness.
Jennifer Flanagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSWR) who has spent her career providing treatment in the areas of substance abuse/addiction, mental health and wellness, crisis intervention, and medical social work. She works with individuals, couples, and families.
Ready to Get Started?
We would love to hear from you. If you are ready to schedule or just have more questions, the therapists at Great South Bay Therapy can be reached phone, text, and email. We have offices in Sayville, Bayport, and West Islip, and we’re offering online sessions to New York Residents. We’re here when you’re ready.