DGE Psychological Services: Meet Our Dedicated Team!

Our Team

This is our staff, together we strive to create a relaxing and safe place for our clients.

Veronica King (Clinical Psychologist)

Dr. King earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She completed her doctoral internship at Rikers Island Correctional Facility in New York City and a postdoctoral fellowship at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Upstate, NY. Dr. King has a double master's in psychology as well. She has more than 17 years of clinical experience providing mental health services to ages 3 to 103.

Dr. King believes that understanding the past, present and planning for the future can encourage growth and emotional stability in her patients. Dr. King also believes ultimately you have the answers within you!

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Charlene Labissiere (Mental Health Counselor-P)

Specialties: Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Couples, and Relationship Counseling

Theoretical Approaches: Social Exchange Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Holistic Therapy

Tierra James (Licensed Master Social Worker) & (Doctoral Candidate in Psychology)

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Self-Harm, PTSD, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Substance Use and Life Coaching

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindful Therapy, Art Therapy, Person-Centered Approach and Psychodynamic Therapy

Charlene Samuels (Licensed Master Social Worker) & (Doctoral Candidate in Psychology)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Substance Use, Domestic Violence, Families, Addiction, Postpartum Depression, Career Counseling, and Group Therapy (PTSD & Anxiety)

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Approach

Brittany Brown (Licensed Master Social Worker)

Specialties: Addiction and Substance Use, Anxiety, Depression, Women’s Issues, Life Coaching, ADHD, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Family issues, School Issues, Career Stress, Adjustment Challenges, and Self-esteem

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Approach, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered Approach, Emotionally-Focused, Compassion-Focused, and Mindfulness-Based

Shaday Turner (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Stress, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, and Multicultural Issues

Theoretical Approaches: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Holistic Approach, Strength-Based Approach, Person-Centered Approach and Psychoeducational Groups

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Maureen Moreau (Mental Health Counselor-P) & (Doctoral Candidate in Behavior Analysis)

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Identity Issues, Family Problems and Anger Management

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Strength-Based Approach, Behavior Analytic Frameworks, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Tayler Simon (Licensed Professional Counselor)

Specialties: Anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, Stress Management, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anger Management, Self-Harm, Substance Abuse, Addiction (Gambling), Sexual Defiance, and Behavioral Issues

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Strength-Based Approach, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Family Conflict and Relationships

Jennelle Johnson (Licensed Master Social Worker)

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Chronic Pain, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Military Veterans and

Military Families, Personal Growth, Life Transitions, LGBTQ, Couples Counseling, Families, Stress, BIPOC, Family Conflicts, Relationship Difficulties, Low Self-Esteem, Lack of Confidence, Mood Disorders, Stress, Aging and Group Therapy (Anger Management and Self-Identity)

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT),Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT),Psychodynamic Therapy Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian),Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy,Family Systems Therapy,Strengths-Based Therapy,Harm Reduction Therapy,Horticultural Therapy,Functional Family Therapy, and Sex therapy

Kimberly Morris (Licensed Master Social Worker)

Specialties: Military Veterans, Families and Active Duty Service Members, Crisis Intervention, Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-Harm, PTSD, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Economic Problems, Mood and Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Domestic Violence, Substance Use, Child Abuse and Neglect, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, AIDS/HIV, Sexual Trauma, and Chronic Pain.

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Person-Centered Approach, Psychosocial Education, and Emotional Support.

Karen Trinidad (Licensed Master Social Worker)

Specialties: Autism, Addiction and Substance Use, Anxiety, Depression, Women’s Issues, Life Coaching, ADHD, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Family issues, School Issues, Career Stress, Adjustment Challenges, and Self-esteem

Doris Oni (Licensed Master Social Worker)

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, PTSD, and Mood Disorders

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care

Stephanie Gbaguidi (Licensed Master Social Worker)

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Couples, Psychological Screenings, Bariatric Screenings, LGBTQ, and Substance Abuse

Theoretical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Shanika Smith (Substance Abuse Professional & Mental Health Professional)

Shanika Smith is a client educator, Mental Health Professional, and a Certified Recovery Coach. Shanika specializes in trauma- informed care, prevention, and addiction recovery. Mrs. Smith also holds a National Addiction Counseling Certification and provides Certified Substance Abuse Supervision (CSAC). Shanika’s goal is to build an individualized bridge of healing to support those on a journey to recovery.