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Get to Know Isabella Cuellar, LMHC: Guiding Clients Through Change with Mindfulness and Care
Isabella Cuellar, LMHC helps adults and couples move through change with compassion, curiosity, and calm. Her integrative approach combines mindfulness, evidence-based therapies, and a deep belief in self-compassion. Now accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions.
Welcoming Shawna Vernisie to Our Clinical Advisory Board
We’re excited to welcome Shawna Vernisie to Seleni’s Clinical Advisory Board! Shawna is a leader in creative arts therapy and maternal-infant mental health, supporting families through music, connection, and trauma-informed care.
Getting to Know: Cassie Scheiner, MHC-LP
Cassie Scheiner, MHC-LP, creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore patterns and move toward meaningful change at their own pace. A lifelong New Yorker, she understands the intensity of city life and supports clients through major transitions with insight and practical tools. Now accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions.
Get to Know Ruby Donahaye, Seleni’s Care Coordinator
Ruby is the first point of contact for new clients at Seleni, guiding them through the intake process with kindness and care. Learn how her approach helps create safety, trust, and connection from the very first conversation.
Volunteer Spotlight: Pablo de la Madrid on Bridging Psychology, Tech, and Maternal Mental Health
Introducing Pablo de la Madrid, a Columbia graduate student combining his passion for maternal mental health with a background in tech and project management to support Seleni’s mission this summer.
Navigating Care with Grace: A Conversation with Our Clinical Care Coordinator
Grace is the compassionate first point of contact for new clients. In this Q&A, she shares what drew her to Seleni and how she creates space for support and trust from the very first call.