Citron Hennessey Therapy

MA, EdM, LMHC

Benet is co-founder of Citron Hennessey, a supervisor, trainer adjunct professor for NYU, and Director Emeritus of the award winning IHI Therapy Center. Emphasizing CBT & ACT Benet uses modern evidence based treatments in a supportive and compassionate setting. His approach is warm, respectful and collaborative.

MA, LMHC

Leonard graduated New York University with a Master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health. He is a fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute and a fellow and executive committee member at the award winning Institute for Human Identity.

Leonard is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and holds certifications in LGBTQ issues, anxiety and depression treatment. Areas of interest include Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction & Reality Therapy.

MA, LMHC

Alyson has experience working with a broad range of issues including: depression, general and social anxiety, bereavement, self-esteem, and life transitions. Primarily, her strengths and focus are on treating romantic relational issues, eating disorders, and working with new parents post-partum. Alyson believes in creating a strong client-therapist relationship built on openness and understanding.

MA, LMHC

Amy utilizes an eclectic approach with evidence-based techniques to support and guide her clients in their transformative journey. She strives to create a collaborative therapeutic alliance where her clients feel genuinely cared for, challenged in positive ways, and empowered to make the changes they want for themselves.

MA, EdM, LMHC

Hadley earned her MA and Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University.
As a clinician, Hadley’s approach is multiculturally informed. She utilizes REBT and CBT approaches within a safe and nonjudgmental space to provide the necessary resources and tools that assist her clients in developing self-confidence and self-efficacy so they may create positive change in their own lives.

M.S.Ed, LMHC

Perri’s clients would describe her style as collaborative, empathic, and focused on a client-centered approach. She takes the time to understand client’s goals and needs, strengths and challenges, and what they need to feel comfortable, supported and understood. She prioritizes providing a safe, exploratory environment and is passionate about the power her clients have to become their own agent of change.

B.S, LMHC
Paula acquired a B.S. in Early Childhood Education in the Republic of Colombia and was the leader of a research group dedicated to how environmental issues affect the developing mind. Shortly after, Paula earned a Master of Arts in Family and Child Studies at Montclair State University, while also conducting research on female experiences with internet infidelity. She later earned a second Masters in Mental Health Counseling at New York University.

MA, LMHC

Sanchana’s roots as a mental health advocate have led to her becoming a mental health counselor-in-training. A two-time TEDx speaker, she was invited to participate in the Obama Foundation Summit for her community mental health work, which she later presented to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Kate and Will!).

Sanchana practices an integrative approach to therapy. These include, but are not limited to, humanist, CBT, REBT, narrative, attachment and and emotion-focused therapy (EFT).

BA, LMHC

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Tulane University and is now pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling from NYU. Sarah has specialized experience in eating disorders and LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling, as well as anxiety and depression research.

Sarah views clients from a humanistic and multicultural lens and takes an eclectic approach in creating a treatment plan that’s specifically tailored to each client.

MA, LMHC

Sophie has provided individual and group therapy to adults, children, and families. Her areas of specialization include grief & loss, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and conflict resolution. She is trained in several modalities including but not limited to Person-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sophie believes that for successful therapy, a safe and supportive client-therapist relationship is necessary.

MA, LMHC

Tracey utilizes an integrative approach to treatment, tailoring her work to address the unique needs of each client. She strives to help clients recognize where they are stuck and to make constructive changes toward achieving more satisfying and balanced lives. She is trained in (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as well as in Psychodynamic and Mindfulness Based therapies.

Alessandra’s ambition is to provide clients with the support they need. In creating a non-judgmental and open environment, she strives to form a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients where they feel heard and validated. The trust and support formed between her and her clients is at the forefront of her work, as it helps foster mutual appreciation and respect for the process of therapy and for one another.

I believe in the power of self-discovery as a path to change. Often, the cognitive framework through which we experience our lives is, in some way, designed to protect ourselves. This framework can cause more harm than good. So rather than examine standalone actions, events, or thoughts, I look at what it is that they do for you. I take an integrative, person-centered approach that focuses on uncovering the “why” so that you can be in control again. Together, we will navigate what life throws your way.

I hope to combine my compassionate, non-judgmental demeanor with honesty and authenticity. My goal is to create a collaborative relationship where we can work together to define goals, uncover obstacles, and find sustainable solutions.

MA, B.S, MHC-LP

Jaquelyn is committed to creating a safe therapeutic environment where her clients feel validated and empowered to create positive change. Ascribing to a Humanistic, Multicultural, and Feminist lens, she feels the most successful outcomes are rooted in a therapeutic alliance built on mutual respect and trust. Additionally, she believes therapy is best served when clients and counselors work collaboratively to support the client’s goals.

I specialize in working with clients to manage life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and a variety of other challenging life situations. My approach to therapy is multifaceted and grounded in evidence-based practice, as every individual is a unique blend of personality and life experiences, so therapeutic interventions will be tailored to your specific needs, cultural background, and intersecting identities.

I hold a BA in English from the University of Texas, an MA in English Education from Columbia Teachers College, and an MSEd in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College. I grew up in West Texas (think the TV show Friday Night Lights), escaped to Austin for college, then taught and studied in Shanghai and Beijing before settling in NYC and teaching in our city’s public schools for over a decade.

I aim to provide a safe space for self exploration, acceptance and personal development. I believe that successful therapeutic experiences are rooted within the alliance between client and therapist, which centers around trust, transparency and compassion. Through our collaboration, we will identify your goals and tailor treatment to meet each of your unique needs.

When working with my clients, I believe that the relationship we create in the room is of utmost importance to achieving personal goals and making true progress. Throughout our work together, I always make sure to check in with my clients to see how satisfied they are with the therapeutic process, and redefine any goals if necessary. I view my clients as the heroes in their own lives and myself as merely the facilitator.

We shape our environment, and our environment shapes us. As an immigrant myself I approach my therapeutic relationships from a culturally sensitive perspective. We can’t control many aspects of life but we can control our reaction to them. That’s why I have an eclectic orientation that pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness.