Meet Our Clinicians
We are a team of specialized and licensed behavioral health clinicians that provide in-person and online mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and families across New York and New Jersey.
Erica Smuckler
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Owner & Clinical Director
Erica Smuckler, LCSW, Owner and Clinical Director of Courageous Kids Counseling, provides evidence‑based therapy for children and teens, including CBT, EMDR, exposure, and pediatric hypnosis, treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and phobias across New York.
Specializing In
TraumaDepressionAnxiety
Allison Schorr
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Supervisor
Allison Schorr, LCSW, is a warm, engaging child and teen therapist trained at Columbia University. She treats anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and school avoidance using CBT, exposure therapy, mindfulness, and a strengths‑based, collaborative approach.
Specializing In
TraumaDepressionAnxiety
Anna Carbone
Licensed Master
Social Worker
Anna Carbone, LMSW, empowers kids and teens with a strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approach. She treats anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, self‑esteem issues, and school avoidance using CBT, mindfulness, ACT, motivational interviewing, and behavior therapy to build resilience and confidence.
Specializing In
TraumaDepressionAnxiety
Janet Arcediano
Licensed Master
Social Worker
Janet Arcediano, LMSW, is a child and family therapist creating play‑based space for healing. Grounded in Child‑Centered Play Therapy, she integrates TF‑CBT, CBT, Circle of Security, and CPRT to support development from early childhood through adolescence.
Specializing In
TraumaDepressionAnxiety
Kerrian Ferguson
Licensed Clinical
Social Worker
Kerrian Ferguson, LCSW, is a child and adolescent therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, self‑esteem, phobias, and school avoidance. She uses client‑centered approach blending CBT, mindfulness, MI, and behavior therapy to build confidence and resilience.
Specializing In
TraumaDepressionAnxiety
Haley Hernandez
Licensed Mental
Health Counselor
Haley Hernandez, LMHC, helps children and teens manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Using CBT, mindfulness, and a person‑centered, trauma‑informed approach, she empowers youth to gain insight and build practical, lasting coping skills.
Specializing In
TraumaDepressionAnxiety
Ana Salazar
Mental Health Counselor - LP
Ana Salazar, MHC-LP, is a child and family therapist with extensive expertise in treating trauma, anxiety, and oppositional defiant behaviors. She incorporates play-based interventions and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience in youth.
Specializing In
TraumaDepressionAnxietySchedule a Free Consultation Today
Still have questions? We're here to help find the therapist that's right for you!
All of our licensed therapists are highly skilled in helping children and adolescents going through a tough time. Schedule a free phone consultation to discuss the challenges that are holding your child back and how one of our caring and compassionate specialists can help them move toward a better future.
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In our work together, we will uncover what is missing from your child’s life, what’s holding them back in worry and despair, and what are the ways we can help them move toward a place of happiness and fulfillment.
We provide convenient online sessions.
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