TRACY SCHACHTER
Tracy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Mindspeak Therapy. With almost two decades of experience treating mood and anxiety disorders, she is currently serving as a private practitioner, working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are Gender Dysphoria and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Tracy is an interactive solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is present-centered around providing support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
CERTIFICATIONS
Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills with Adolescents
Mindfulness Based Therapies
Treating OCD - Exposure and Ritual Prevention
Advanced Clinical Practices for Integrative Treatment of PMADS
Sensorimotor Skill Training
Developing Clinical and Cultural Proficiency in Treatment of the LGBTQ Community
Certificate Series on LGBTQ Relevancy: Working with TGNCNB Individuals
CHRISTINA SCALISE
Christina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adolescents and adults, with a specialization in working with couples. Her experience includes working with individuals struggling with issues surrounding identity development, anxiety, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, relationships and adjusting to life transitions.
Christina’s therapeutic approach is humanistic and emotion focused. She uses an integrated approach that includes interventions from the schools of psychodynamic, person-centered and emotion focused therapy to meet her clients’ needs. Christina is an LGBTQIA+ affirming, and Kink aware therapist, who believes in developing a strong therapeutic relationship and honoring each client’s individual treatment goals. Additionally, Christina is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and she has achieved Level 1 and Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.