Wholistic Counseling PC

Wholistic Counseling therapists are passionate about providing care to support clients in ways that help them thrive. Our clinicians understand that lifestyle choices and practices around physical activity, diet, sleep and management of medical conditions are important due to the connection between the physical body and mental health. Wellness is like a puzzle, with many interacting parts, that make you whole. Our licensed professionals have the knowledge and skills to support clients on their unique journey. Wholistic Counseling specializes in various therapy modalities, determining the ideal treatment method or methods to address your unique needs and challenges. We incorporate a multi-layered approach to achieving your goals, helping you navigate the path toward wellness. Wholistic Counseling provides a judgment-free, encouraging environment, enabling you to express your thoughts and emotions comfortably. While we specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD, our therapists have a deep understanding of many other mental health conditions and diagnoses.

Regina Ely is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience working with children and families. She initially worked extensively with children in foster care and residential settings. This role was primarily case work related and grew to become more clinically involved as well as administrative. The dynamics of residential service provision, made working closely with the at-risk individuals, their families and their familial supports, the center of focus and is considered the most important aspect of treatment. More recently, Regina has dually worked in direct clinical practice over the past 5 years, providing individual and family counseling services to children, adolescents and families within a local pediatricians’ office.

Regina works with children as young as 4 years old as well as adolescents and adults of varying ages. She thrives on meeting the individual where they are at, and encompassing a comfortable and therapeutic setting to engage and help her clients. Much of her focus is on development and utilization of coping skills, behavior management and confidence building to attain goals.

Regina has training in Trauma Informed Care, Child Adolescent Needs Assessments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use of Mindfulness Activities/Social Emotional Learning to appropriately express self and improve self-esteem.

Dina is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from Long Island University (LIU Post). For more than 15 years, she has dedicated her career to helping people across New York State feel supported, understood, and empowered. Her experience spans community programs, residential, and long-term care settings, where she has worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs.

Dina believes that every person—no matter their background or circumstance—has the ability to grow, heal and achieve their goals. She specializes in helping people navigate life’s most challenging transitions, including divorce, loss, family changes, medical crises, relocation, and financial stress.

Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply respectful. Dina strives to create a safe space where clients feel seen and valued, helping them build on their strengths and rediscover their sense of balance. She also emphasizes the mind-body connection, incorporating techniques that support physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Kerrie Ryan is a Licensed Master Social Worker offering individual and group therapy. She earned a Master’s degree from Adelphi University and has a postgraduate certificate in addictions. Kerrie has over ten years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. She has worked in case management for those with co-occurring disorders and has experience in crisis intervention. Kerrie works with adolescents and adults with specialties in anxiety, coping skills, infertility, rebuilding self-esteem and women’s issues.

Kerrie works with her clients using a variety of therapy methods such as DBT, CBT and motivational interviewing. She believes that your medical and mental health play a significant role in overall health, and contributes to your positive mind-body connection. Kerrie will collaborate with you to develop coping skills and build self-esteem to assist with your struggles. She looks forward to working with you and supporting you with taking your next steps.

Michelle Ashbahian is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She earned a Master’s degree in social work from the Catholic University of America and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Speech-Language Hearing Science from Hofstra University. She has worked with individuals caring for a loved one with dementia, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, cancer and other mental health and medical conditions; in both individual and group settings. She also has experience working with individuals who have substance use disorders and anger management issues.

Michelle is committed to helping her clients work through their challenges and gain healthy coping skills so they can live a happy and fulfilling life. She uses components

of CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help support the process. Michelle is also trained in CPT and has experience working with Veterans and individuals who have suffered military sexual trauma. She looks forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals.