1392 Albany Post Road, Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520, United States
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Croton Children and Family Counseling
Welcome!
Croton Children and Family Counseling is a trusted private practice in Westchester County dedicated to serving the Croton on Hudson community and its surroundings, including Yorktown, Montrose, Ossining, Peekskill, Pleasantville, Mount Kisco, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, and Cortlandt Manor. Our values and approach are rooted in a strengths-based, client-centered philosophy, prioritizing the well-being and growth of every individual and family we serve. We pride ourselves on being a new and growing practice committed to providing high-quality, personalized care. We are not a therapy mill; instead, we focus on building meaningful connections with our clients and fostering lasting positive change.
We are now in network with Cigna and Aetna!
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Our Specialties
Client-Centered Child Therapy
Client-Centered Child Therapy
Client-Centered Child Therapy
This therapeutic approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where children feel accepted and understood. It encourages children to explore their emotions, build self-confidence, develop coping skills, foster resilience, and discover strength within themselves. This is non-directive therapy, meaning the child is the leader
This therapeutic approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where children feel accepted and understood. It encourages children to explore their emotions, build self-confidence, develop coping skills, foster resilience, and discover strength within themselves. This is non-directive therapy, meaning the child is the leader of the sessions, which assists in building self-esteem and courage in a nurturing setting.
Strengths-Based Individual Therapy
Client-Centered Child Therapy
Client-Centered Child Therapy
This therapy focuses on a person's fundamental strengths and resources to foster positive change and personal growth. The therapist helps the individual identify, build on, and leverage their unique abilities, past successes, and resilience. This empowering method encourages self-efficacy and confidence, enabling individuals to approach c
This therapy focuses on a person's fundamental strengths and resources to foster positive change and personal growth. The therapist helps the individual identify, build on, and leverage their unique abilities, past successes, and resilience. This empowering method encourages self-efficacy and confidence, enabling individuals to approach challenges with a positive mindset and utilize their strengths to achieve their goals and improve overall well-being.
Family Therapy
Client-Centered Child Therapy
Parenting Support
Family therapy is a form of counseling that focuses on improving relationships within a family. It involves working with a family to address issues that impact the family dynamic. The therapist guides the family in identifying patterns, building empathy, and developing healthy ways to support each other. By fostering open communication an
Family therapy is a form of counseling that focuses on improving relationships within a family. It involves working with a family to address issues that impact the family dynamic. The therapist guides the family in identifying patterns, building empathy, and developing healthy ways to support each other. By fostering open communication and understanding, family therapy aims to strengthen relationships, enhance family functioning, and create a supportive home environment for all members.
Parenting Support
Client-Centered Child Therapy
Parenting Support
Parenting support can provide guidance, strategies, and emotional encouragement to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children. Parents can address specific concerns, such as behavioral issues, developmental milestones, or managing family stress. A therapist can work collaboratively with parents to build effective communicati
Parenting support can provide guidance, strategies, and emotional encouragement to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children. Parents can address specific concerns, such as behavioral issues, developmental milestones, or managing family stress. A therapist can work collaboratively with parents to build effective communication skills, set healthy boundaries, and promote positive parent-child relationships. By focusing on the unique needs of each family, parenting support empowers parents to feel more confident, connected, and equipped to foster a nurturing and supportive home environment.
Flexible Care to Meet Your Needs
In Office
Telehealth
Telehealth
Therapy in an office offers a calm, focused space free from distractions, fostering deeper personal connection and engagement with your therapist.
Telehealth
Telehealth
Telehealth
Telehealth therapy provides flexible, secure care from the comfort of your home, saving time and making mental health support more accessible.
About Us
The Founder's Mission
I'm Greg Perlman LCSW, the founder of our practice. With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Westchester County, I've worked extensively with children and families in various settings, including foster care, addiction treatment, community clinics, and private practices. Our mission at Croton Children and Family Counseling is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for families in Croton on Hudson and the surrounding areas facing emotional distress. We strive to empower families to navigate life's challenges with resilience and strength. Recognizing the importance of support for clinicians, I am committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and growth within our practice. Our goal is to create a community where clinicians feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Thank you for considering Croton Children and Family Counseling as your partner on your journey to wellness. We look forward to supporting you every step of the way.
Our Approach
At Croton Children and Family Counseling, our approach is firmly grounded in a Strengths-Based and Client-Centered philosophy. We believe that every individual possesses the inherent resources needed to overcome life's challenges. Our role is to guide children and families in identifying and harnessing these strengths effectively. Children, especially, require validation and empowerment to navigate various stressors, whether stemming from academic pressure, family dynamics, social issues, self-esteem issues, or mental health concerns. Establishing a strong therapeutic bond built on trust and validation is paramount in empowering children to tackle these stressors and achieve their goals. We understand the critical role families play in a child's therapeutic journey. It's essential for families to continue the supportive atmosphere cultivated in therapy at home. By assisting families in feeling strong and capable, we foster a collaborative environment where everyone is on the same team, working together to overcome challenges and achieve lasting wellness.
Our Clinicians
Victoria Honeywell, LCSW
Victoria Honeywell, LCSW
Victoria Honeywell, LCSW
Victoria is a licensed clinical social worker with over 7 years of experience working with various age groups and populations who are dealing with a wide range of emotional and physical health concerns. She specializes with child, adolescents, and young adults clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, body image, extensive trauma, s
Victoria is a licensed clinical social worker with over 7 years of experience working with various age groups and populations who are dealing with a wide range of emotional and physical health concerns. She specializes with child, adolescents, and young adults clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, body image, extensive trauma, self-confidence and navigating life transitions. Her number one priority is creating an emotionally safe place for clients to express, process and resolve important issues to approach their current circumstance. She enjoys using cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment, mindfulness and self-compassion into her therapeutic approach. Victoria is there to support you in navigating difficult areas and will help you create the life you are seeking through the work done together in therapy.
Alyssa Oner, LMSW
Victoria Honeywell, LCSW
Victoria Honeywell, LCSW
Alyssa is a Licensed Master of Social Worker and has extensive experience working with a variety of age groups, specializing in adolescents and adults. Alyssa offers a safe space in which a person can be fully seen and valued for who they are, while developing new therapeutic tools for navigating life’s challenges, stressors and circumsta
Alyssa is a Licensed Master of Social Worker and has extensive experience working with a variety of age groups, specializing in adolescents and adults. Alyssa offers a safe space in which a person can be fully seen and valued for who they are, while developing new therapeutic tools for navigating life’s challenges, stressors and circumstances to improve quality of life and daily functioning. Her approach is person centered, strength based and solution focused. Alyssa has extensive experience working with anxiety, panic disorder, trauma and depression related symptoms and diagnoses, as well as working with people with co-occurring disorders.
Samantha Puff, LMSW
Victoria Honeywell, LCSW
Samantha Puff, LMSW
Samantha Puff is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a deep commitment to enhancing the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in empowering individuals and families, particularly those with special needs, including autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
With
Samantha Puff is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a deep commitment to enhancing the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in empowering individuals and families, particularly those with special needs, including autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
With years of hands-on experience in social work, Samantha focuses on providing compassionate support and advocacy to ensure that her clients receive the care, resources, and guidance they deserve. She is dedicated to improving the lives of those she works with, promoting mental health awareness, and advocating for better community resources and services.
Samantha’s approach is rooted in understanding, empowerment, and collaboration. She works closely with families to develop tailored strategies for improving daily living and fostering long-term success.
Chyenne Daley, LCSW
Ariana Haxhiaj MHC Intern
Samantha Puff, LMSW
Chyenne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting adolescents and adults dealing with emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, as well as challenges with executive functioning and social skills. She incorporates experience from working in a school, techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive
Chyenne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting adolescents and adults dealing with emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, as well as challenges with executive functioning and social skills. She incorporates experience from working in a school, techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into her work with clients. Taking a client-centered and strengths-based approach, Chyenne tailors the therapeutic process to meet each individual’s unique needs.
Ariana Haxhiaj MHC Intern
Ariana Haxhiaj MHC Intern
Ariana Haxhiaj MHC Intern
My name is Ariana Haxhiaj, and I am a passionate mental health counseling intern dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to emotional well-being. Currently pursuing my second Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University, I bring a strong foundation in education and counseling. I hold a Master of Science in
My name is Ariana Haxhiaj, and I am a passionate mental health counseling intern dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to emotional well-being. Currently pursuing my second Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University, I bring a strong foundation in education and counseling. I hold a Master of Science in Education focusing on School Counseling and have spent four years working in Somers High School, supporting autistic children and their unique needs.
With hands-on experience in therapeutic settings, I have worked with diverse populations, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am committed to creating a safe, empathetic space for clients while developing clinical skills under the supervision of experienced professionals. I believe in the power of holistic care and a collaborative, client-centered approach to mental health and well-being.
Amadea Serrille, LCSW
Ariana Haxhiaj MHC Intern
Ariana Haxhiaj MHC Intern
Amadea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing supportive counseling to individuals across all stages of life. Amadea specializes in exploring family dynamics and ways each member can work individually to better understand and improve their role in the family’s overall functioning. Utilizing techn
Amadea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing supportive counseling to individuals across all stages of life. Amadea specializes in exploring family dynamics and ways each member can work individually to better understand and improve their role in the family’s overall functioning. Utilizing techniques including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a strengths -based approach, treatment for each individual is client-based and unique.
Our Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Maryellen D'Ambrosio, PMHNP, BC
Maryellen D’Ambrosio is a highly experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner with 25+ years of dedicated practice in the mental health care of children, adolescents, and their families. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Pace University – Leinhard School of Nursing and is board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). With a deep commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, Maryellen specializes in treating children and adolescents facing a wide range of mental health conditions, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/ADHD, Disruptive Behavioral Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Stress-related Disorders/PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Depression & other Mood Disorders, and Tic/Tourette’s Disorder.
Throughout her career, Maryellen has worked in diverse settings, including
outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric units, and private practice settings. She
provides thorough psychiatric assessments, develops individualized treatment
plans, and prescribes medications as needed. Maryellen is skilled in using a range of therapeutic interventions, and psychopharmacology, to support her patients’ emotional and mental health needs.
Approach to Care:
Maryellen takes an empathetic, caring, and supportive approach to the mental
health care of children and adolescents. She believes in treating each patient as a whole person and strives to create a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment
where young patients feel safe, heard, and understood. Maryellen is dedicated to fostering a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, where patients feel
empowered to openly discuss their struggles and work toward emotional healing.
Her approach emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families and other support systems, ensuring that care is not only individualized but also supportive of the child’s environment. She recognizes the significant role parents and caregivers play in a child’s recovery and actively involves them in treatment plans, providing them with the tools and knowledge to support their child’s emotional and psychological well-being.
Maryellen also takes a gentle, patient-centered approach when prescribing
medications and implementing therapeutic strategies, ensuring that treatment
aligns with each child’s unique needs and development. Her goal is always to provide care that not only addresses immediate mental health concerns but also fosters long-term resilience and emotional growth.
Personal Time:
When she is not practicing, Maryellen enjoys spending quality time with her
family. She believes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and values the
time spent with loved ones. Whether it’s enjoying outdoor activities, sharing
meals, or simply relaxing at home, family time provides her with the energy and
perspective needed to continue her work with passion and care.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Maryellen has served as a mentor to new
nurse practitioners and is a sought-after professional to collaborate and work
with. Her dedication to improving mental health outcomes for young patients and her ability to build strong relationships with families have earned her recognition as a trusted leader in her field.
Scheduling:
Maryellen is available at our satellite office located at 16 Dakin Ave, Office 213 in Mount Kisco and will only see clients in-person. We currently have a wait list for Maryellen. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with her please reach out to us at hello@crotonchildrenandfamilycounseling.com
Our Office
Book an Initial Appointment Here
Book your initial appointment instantly! Select your preferred clinician, day, and time to get started. Prior to your appointment, we'll need to confirm your insurance details. If you'd like to learn more about our practice, you can also schedule a consultation with our Founder, Greg Perlman, LCSW.
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