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Growth Wellness Services, PLLC LogoAt Growth Wellness Services, we are committed to providing compassionate, holistic care that nurtures emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. We support teens, adults, and seniors who are managing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and medical-related challenges.

Our team is trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness-based practices, expressive therapies, psychoanalysis, trauma-informed care, and holistic wellness techniques.

If you find yourself thinking:

  • “I want to be less anxious, more centered and better focused.”
  • “I want to learn how to cope when I feel depress”
  • “I want to release the need to please others so I can focus on my own needs.”
  • “I don't want to be so overwhelmed with life.”
  • “I want to heal my past trauma and let go of my fears.”
  • “I want a better relationship with my body and emotions.”
  • “I want to step into my authenticity and feel more connected to my Higher Self.”
  • “I want to love and appreciate myself on a deeper level.”
  • “I want to learn how to manage my energy, so I stop absorbing from those around me.”
  • “I want balance, peace and prosperity.”
We can help. When you are leading your own healing process, you are empowered to make lasting changes in your journey towards wellness. Let our practitioners help you uncover your story and discover your best self. At Growth Wellness Services we believe in the mind, body, spirit connection.

Some of the services offered

  • Individual Psychotherapy: provided by LCSW, LMSW, LMHC or LMFT.
  • Psycho educational services: DBT/CBT skill teachings, stress reduction techniques, learn meditation and mindfulness.
  • Additional Services: We offer specialized services for seniors through our geriatric care and concierge programs, helping older adults maintain independence, resilience, and a high quality of life.
  • Contractual Services: We offer collaborative programs with various companies, community-based organizations, and educational institutions seeking to bring holistic programming to their communities. We hold multiple contracts to deliver and teach holistic coping skills to individuals within schools, private companies, and other community settings, promoting emotional wellness, resilience, and overall well-being.
Make an appointment to start your journey of wellness

Toyae Liverpool, LCSWOn this journey sometimes we get derailed and need help to get back on track. I hope to help you find your way back! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who have been working in the field of Behavioral Health for the past 23 years. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescent, and adults. I believe that we all have the ability to overcome challenges, and difficulties; which often interferes with one’s personal growth.

My practice provides a therapeutic, and open-minded atmosphere. I specialize in providing individual and family psychotherapy, and treating individuals with mood/personality disorders, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. I also use a person-centered approach and apply different treatment modalities as clinically indicated i.e. CBT, SFT, Mindfulness, etc.

As your therapist, I will help you to identify your triggers, explore painful experiences in your life, and develop coping skills. My goal is to remove barriers. That is why I offer both tele-therapy, and office based counseling. Please contact me today so we can start your healing.

People with Disabilities

Growth Wellness Services is inclusive and welcomes everyone. If you have a disability, please inform your Therapist of your Special Needs.

Specialties

  • Body Image Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Mood Disorders
  • Self Esteem Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Area Served

  • New York State (in-person & Telehealth)
  • New Jersey (in-person & Telehealth)

Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Infertility
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress

Client Focus

Age
  • Adolescents / Teenagers (13 to 19)
  • Adults (20 and older)
  • Elders (65+)
Communities
  • Bisexual Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewin
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

Finances

*Cost per Individual Sessions:
$175 – $225

COUPLE THERAPY/Family Therapy – $200-$300

GERIATRIC CONCIERGE THERAPY (depends on the distance and needs)

Contracts for holistic services and workshops – TBD

Sliding Scale available: Yes

*Applicable for Psychotherapy Sessions

Pay By
  • ACH Bank transfer
  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Mastercard
  • Paypal
  • Visa
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Accepted Insurance Plans
  • Aetna | Aetna Coventry
  • Cigna
  • 1199
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Ananda Parris, Psychotherapist

Ananda Parris, Psychotherapist

Hi there! My name is Ananda Parris, and I am a bi-lingual Licensed Master of Social Work from Westchester County. I graduated Cum Laude from Binghamton University with a major in Human Development and a minor in Spanish, and received my MSW from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work.

My experience is primarily in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and family units. As an African-American and Latina woman, I bring a unique perspective and lived experience to my practice, fostering a safe and inclusive space for clients from all backgrounds and walks of life. Grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and a strengths-based approach, I strive to empower individuals to navigate life’s challenges, heal from generational and past traumas, and cultivate healthy connections within family systems and communities.

I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to Psycho-Education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Expressive Arts Therapy.

Favorite Quote: I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship
– Louisa May Alcott

Jennifer Sukup, Psychotherapist

Jennifer Robertson, Psychotherapist

Hello! My name is Jen I am a graduate of New York University’s Silver School of Social Work and have a background in working with clients in crisis. I am also a certified yoga teacher and enjoy incorporating a mindfulness-based practice with my clients.

I fine-tailor my approach based on client’s presenting case and utilize several evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-education, Mindfulness and Meditation, and Expressive Art Therapy. I enjoy assisting my clients in recognizing their strengths and empowering them with coping strategies while navigating their path to wellness.

I am recently trained in EMDR with Mark Nickerson in association with the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with Mayte Redcay at the Phoenix Global Training Institute, and Flash Technique with Philip Manfield and Lewis Engel in association with PESI. I encourage my clients suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma and other diagnoses to utilize these interventions other than just using narrative therapy.

Favorite Quote: “Self-Esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual and still hold yourself in high regard.” — Esther Perel

Cindy Cabrera Clinic Assistant

Cindy Cabrera, Clinic Assistant

My name is Cindy and I am the Clinic Assistant. One of the values I hold true to my heart is family. When you call to inquire about services or walk through the doors for your first appointment my goal is to help you feel the comfort and warmness just as you would feel from a family member. I do my best to support families who are not quite rehearsed with the ins and outs of therapy, and no question is too small or large. If I am unable to answer any question, I will find someone who will be able to! By doing so, my hope is that any nervousness that you might feel about therapy will be eased for a better experience in session. I look forward to seeing you all as you walk through our doors!
Carla O'Neil Licensed Social Worker

Carla O'Neil, Licensed Social Worker

Hello, My name is Carla, I am a Licensed Social Worker and prefer to utilize a strengths-based, trauma informed approach to help adults and children manage their emotions and decrease levels of stress.

I’ve been a Social Worker since 2011 and have experience working with the geriatric population, as well as adults and children of all ages. My current position as an early childhood social worker allows me to work closely with teachers and parents to help children develop social-emotional skills and manage behavior. If you have been considering reaching out for therapy, please don’t hesitate to contact us today to begin the journey to wellness.

Favorite quote by William James “We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.”
Yissel Rodriguez, Psychotherapist

Yissel Rodriguez, Psychotherapist

Hello, my name is Yissel Rodriguez and I am a bilingual Mental Health Counselor at Growth Wellness Services! I wholeheartedly believe that clients have within themselves all of the character traits they need to lead healthy and well rounded lives. Using a strengths based approach, I work with clients to assure they identify, work towards, and reach their therapeutic goals.

I am a graduate of Manhattan College and have experience working with varying client populations from children to teens and adults. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is very important to making progress and that is why I aim to be an approachable and empathetic therapist. As a team we will work through past traumas/patterns of behavior and foster new and healthy coping skills. I am excited to be a part of this journey with you!

In his book The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho writes, “and, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” Let’s work together towards achieving that which you desire.

¡Hola, mi nombre es Yissel Rodríguez y soy consejera de salud mental bilingüe en Growth Wellness Services! Creo de todo corazón que los clientes tienen dentro de sí mismos todos los rasgos de personaje que necesitan para llevar una vida sana y completa. Usando un enfoque basado en fortalezas, trabajo con clientes para asegurar que identifiquen, trabajen y alcancen sus objetivos terapéuticos.

Me gradué de Manhattan College y tengo experiencia trabajando con diferentes poblaciones de clientes, desde niños hasta adolescentes y adultos. Creo que la relación entre el cliente y el terapeuta es muy importante para progresar y es por eso que mi objetivo es ser una terapeuta accesible y empática. Como equipo, trabajaremos a través de traumas/patrones de comportamiento pasados y fomentaremos habilidades de afrontamiento nuevas y saludables. ¡Estoy emocionada de ser parte de este viaje contigo!

En su libro El Alquimista, Paulo Coelho escribe, “y, cuando quieres algo, todo el universo conspira para ayudarte a lograrlo”. Trabajemos juntos para lograr lo que deseas.
Sheryl Jackson, E-RYT, Yoga Instructor

Sheryl Jackson, E-RYT, Yoga Instructor

Sheryl Jackson, E-RYT, creates a safe, welcoming, music-filled space for students to connect with breath, body, mind, and community. She encourages all students to approach their practice with steadiness, ease, and curiosity, allowing space to explore their specific needs at that moment. Sheryl’s classes are playful, gentle, yet challenging, and meditative with a strong focus on the breath, alignment, and body awareness.

Quincy Koffel, Psychotherapist

Hi there!  Welcome to Growth Wellness. My name is Quincy and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who approaches the therapeutic field from an intermodal, intuitive, trauma-informed, narrative and expressive arts-based lens.  I have an MSW and an MA in Education from NYU and enjoy integrating my experience from multiple decades in the field of education into the healing space including centering client wisdom, acquisition of knowledge, creative play and multiple iterations of group work. I am passionate about the values of social work, especially the importance of centering dignity, social justice and worth of person. I approach my work with clients from a place of cultural humility, empathy, intuition and affirmation, while framing my work through a strengths-based, client-centered lens.  

I specialize in creating healing spaces to partner with clients of all ages and phases of the life cycle to build coping mechanisms to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity formation, affirmation and evolution, chronic illness, issues within interpersonal relationship issues, familial strife, and the criticality of personal empowerment. Being an intermodal therapist means that I integrate and synthesize multiple evidence-based modalities including but not limited to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology Therapy, Mindfulness and Expressive Arts Therapy.  Humanistic Theory and Narrative Therapy are central components to the roots of my practice lens as I believe that we should be constantly empowered to examine and re-examine our defining moments and generate and refine the tools to make continuous meaning of our life’s journey. 

I am honored to have the potential to meet you and co-create a healing journey of empowerment and possibility. 

Favorite Quote: 

“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman 

Erica Margarita Pardo, Psychotherapist

Hi! My name is Erica and I am a native Spanish-speaking psychotherapist. I am a Social Worker and a graduate of Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. As a Latina, it is my pride in my culture and my lived experiences that gives me the strength to create safe spaces and build healthy relationships in the community. My passion is supporting children and families in discovering the power of their voice and the freedom that comes with it.

The most essential intervention in my practice is love and it is used to inspire individuals to break the cycle of generational trauma. In addition, intuitive, anti-racist, and trauma-informed practices are key components of my treatment process.

I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in your journey of healing!

Favorite quote of Audre Lorde “When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision – it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”

Ericka Walker, Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Ericka Walker, Psychotherapist

Hello!! My name is Ericka and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I am originally from Florida and I have been living in NYC for 11 years. I enjoy mindfulness beyond meditation, spirituality, and using a holistic approach.

Therapy is a process that requires a person to be open, honest and willing to accept change. It is not going to be easy, but you will have someone to guide you through the process. We can explore ways to improve overall wellness, self awareness, identifying and utilizing strengths, and behavioral challenges. My clinical experience includes working with adolescents and families.

I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to address client needs which include motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, partialization, coaching and using strengths-based language.

Favorite quote by Les Brown “I will heighten my life by helping others heighten theirs.”

Welcome to Growth Wellness Services 🙂
Brianna Luciano, Movement Instructor

Brianna Luciano, Movement Instructor

Brianna is a well-rounded dancer from New Jersey who believes movement to be healing. She has traveled throughout the United States, China & Sri Lanka teaching what she loves- her passion for Dance. Since the age of thirteen she has traveled internationally both alone and with agencies for opportunities to teach, perform, and creative direct.

During these travels from a teenager to a young adult she has discovered the many ways that movement has contributed to shaping the woman she is today. Brianna is brave, compassionate, honest, and loving. Her mission is to continue to share this journey with the world, one person at a time.
  • Old school hip-hop foundation (fun & groves) out of our heads & into the body vibes.
  • Lyrical (expressive slow movement) helps with releasing & comforting yourself
  • Break dance (exploring something new) Helps with spontaneity & strength
  • New school choreography builds focus & memory
  • House style (Breaking boundaries) Builds stamina & gets the body moving!
  • Freestyle (getting to know your body freely with no judgement) this helps with imagination & creativity.
  • Latin fusion (Reggae, salsa, bachata) Confidence, bold & footwork
  • Old school hip-hop foundation (fun & groves) out of our heads & into the body vibes.
  • Lyrical (expressive slow movement) helps with releasing & comforting yourself
  • Break dance (exploring something new) Helps with spontaneity & strength
  • New school choreography builds focus & memory
  • House style (Breaking boundaries) Builds stamina & gets the body moving!
  • Freestyle (getting to know your body freely with no judgement) this helps with imagination & creativity
  • Latin fusion (Reggae, salsa, bachata) Confidence, bold & footwork
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Ashley Alahakoon, Psychotherapist

Ashley Alahakoon, Psychotherapist

Hello! My name is Ashley, you can call me Ash. I am a Mental Health Counselor, who is a graduate of Pace University. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including individuals as young as three years old up to the ages of adulthood who have significant trauma histories, families struggling with behavioral issues of young children/teens, individuals who are finding it difficult with gender/sexual identity, teens with social anxiety, and general stressors that come day to day.

Talk therapy can get quite redundant and dull over the course of treatment. My goal is to bring excitement and light-hearted aspects to therapy to keep it interesting, all while working on the difficult experiences and emotions that brings the client into the session. Connecting the mind and body is key to ultimate wellness, and I will be the light to guide you through that!

Personally, I enjoy working out, expressing myself through the arts, and making people laugh!

Can’t wait to see you at GWS!
Toyae Liverpool, LCSW, MHRM, Psychotherapist

Toyae Liverpool, LCSW, MHRM, Psychotherapist

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 32 years of experience supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. A graduate of New York University with advanced psychoanalytic and mindfulness training, I integrate evidence-based and holistic approaches — including expressive therapies, trauma-informed care, and yoga.

As a holistic practitioner, I focus on treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — to help clients build resilience and achieve lasting wellness. I also specialize in geriatric care and concierge therapy services, offering personalized support for seniors navigating emotional and life changes. At Growth Wellness Services, we are dedicated to helping individuals grow, heal, and thrive.