About
Tara Escalante, LCSW
Imagine a life without overwhelming anxiety, depression or self doubt. Imagine feeling empowered, self assured and even just relaxed despite all of life’s stressors. Therapy can help you to achieve that self assurance, sense of peace and increased coping ability. I believe that everyone is unique and has their own unique journey; therefore, therapy should be person-centered and non-judgmental.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health in various settings, I have worked with individuals with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to those with SPMI dx. I work from a biopsychosocial perspective and utilize multiple modalities of treatment, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness to engage in a therapeutic approach tailored specifically for each client and their unique needs.
It is my passion to help others and assist them to be the best version of themselves. I believe everyone deserves to live their best life. I look forward taking this journey with you and assisting you in reaching whatever goals you set for yourself!
I also provide Clinical Supervision and for Licensed Clinical Social Workers Associates (LCSW-A).
Melissa Pell, LCSW
Are you noticing feelings of sadness creeping into your days more often? Or maybe you’re feeling more frustrated and overwhelmed lately? Perhaps you’ve experienced a life event and its impact has taken a toll on you? If any or all of this rings true for you and has led you to seek therapy; congratulations on taking a big step in self-care!
Working with adults having mental health struggles, bereavement and grief, and/or trauma issues has been my life’s work since entering the field over 15 years ago. Training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT and MET allows me to ensure I’m catering to what YOUR treatment needs are as we work together to get to the heart of the matter. I provide a warm welcoming atmosphere while we confront and grapple with difficult issues that get in the way of you becoming the best version of yourself. I’m an active therapist who joins with you in the process of healing. I provide in-person and telehealth sessions and can accommodate weekend session times if needed.
I also provide clinical supervision to provisionally licensed social workers new to the field and their practice. I enjoy mentoring, supervising and consulting with other social workers as my way of paving the way for future clinicians.
Lauren Lalchand, LCSW
Hi there! It’s very nice to meet you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work Therapist in New York with several years of professional work experience. I am also licensed in the state of North Carolina as well. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, post-pandemic trauma for adolescents and adults, LGBTQ, and building confidence.I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion; after all we will be working together as a team. I utilize various treatment modalities to meet your unique and specific needs by building skills, tools, and enhancing self-esteem. I’m a very interactive therapist and I’m passionate about supporting my clients both within sessions and in between sessions; to help keep their motivation to achieve their goals successfully. Everyone’s needs are different; but the one goal is to be your best self. I will help provide you with the necessary tools and skills to get you there! My clients have always said they enjoy working with me due to my ability to be supportive, non-judgemental, and respectful of what they are going through. I really enjoy meeting new clients and hearing their stories. I look forward to hearing your story and working with you so that you will have someone cheering you along your personal growth journey.