Meet our Team

Helga Byrne, LMHC, CASAC, NCC
Founder and Clinical Director

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor

Helga received her BA from Georgetown University and her Masters degree in Applied Psychology from New York University. Helga completed advanced training at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and also holds a Post-Masters Certificate in Clinical Approaches to the Addictions from New York University.

Specializing in individual therapy for professionals and career minded individuals, her approach is compassionate, direct and interactive, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Gestalt techniques and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Organizational Consulting: Prior to beginning her practice, Helga had a successful corporate career where she oversaw sales, operations, customer service, communications, and process development and improvement for several luxury goods and apparel brands, including Tiffany & Co., A Pea in the Pod and Brooks Brothers. With over 15 years of corporate experience, Helga’s business background informs her understanding of the demands and challenges corporate professionals face.

Improving performance and building cohesion are crucial to a successful business. Helga also applies her psychology skills and other experiential techniques to businesses and organizations. Goal setting, motivating staff, effective reinforcement strategies, and role clarification are some areas she can develop in your organization to improve performance.

Emma Davidson, LMHC
Psychotherapist

Emma is a dedicated and compassionate counselor who specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, insecurities, overthinking, and perfectionism. With her warm and empathetic approach, Emma is a trusted confidant and guide for those struggling to balance their personal lives with ambitious professional goals.

Emma received her B.S. in Psychology at New York University, where she graduated summa cum laude. At NYU, she showcased her commitment to understanding the intricacies of the human mind by minoring in both Gender and Sexuality Studies and Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Emma furthered her understanding through her Neuroscience research where she focused on the interplay between biological processes and the formation of stereotypes and unconscious bias.

Emma then earned her Masters in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Northwestern University with honors. During her time at Northwestern, Emma continued her research pursuits and deepened her understanding of how identity and upbringing can profoundly affect individuals and their responses to various challenges.

With her extensive experience helping clients who work in highly competitive academic and work environments, Emma possesses an intimate understanding of the unique challenges that individuals face in the corporate world and the business sector. She is well-versed in the pressures and expectations that accompany ambitious careers, and she offers invaluable guidance to her clients seeking to strike a harmonious balance between their personal and professional lives. Using a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness meditation, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, Emma helps her clients not face these challenges alone and empowers them to lead happier, healthier lives.

Monica E. Foster, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor

Monica received her BA in English/Creative writing from Converse University. She received her Masters degree in Counseling through Northwestern University. Monica’s professional background includes experience in the entertainment (actor, writer, director), health (E-RYT 500, yoga instructor and studio co-owner), and public relations industries.

Monica infuses her work with an experienced understanding of the stressors implicit in modern creative and professional endeavors. She offers an empathic and supportive environment to those experiencing depression, stress, and anxiety. Weaving her knowledge of breath work and mindfulness practices into her counseling, Monica’s approach incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and existential therapy.

With her compassionate support and tailored approach, Monica helps clients in navigating life's challenges and achieving their personal goals. She is passionate about helping individuals discover their unique strengths and potential. Through her counseling sessions, Monica empowers clients to develop self-awareness, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful relationships

Soyeon Cho, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor

Soyeon is a dedicated and empathetic mental health counselor committed to creating a supportive and brave space where clients feel empowered to face challenges and explore personal growth with courage, free from judgment. She meets clients where they are, offering support that aligns with their unique needs and pace.

Soyeon is passionate about working with adults of all ages, from young adults transitioning into adulthood to older adults navigating the challenges of aging. She has experience addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, life stress, grief, relationship difficulties, and family-related issues. Soyeon focuses on serving diverse populations, especially individuals from first- and second-generation immigrant families. She is sensitive to their unique cultural challenges and is committed to providing a compassionate, culturally attuned approach to help them overcome these hurdles.

Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches, Soyeon empowers her clients to overcome obstacles and create positive change. Her commitment to empathy and excellence ensures that her clients feel supported and understood on their path to mental wellness. Bilingual in Korean and English, Soyeon holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University.

Adriana Ricci, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor

Adriana is a compassionate, collaborative and results-oriented counselor specializing in helping adults navigate difficult life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and relational issues. Adriana believes a strong and trusting relationship with her clients is critical in helping them achieve improved well-being. Building on the belief that life’s challenges create new opportunities, Adriana actively engages with her clients to untap their inner resilience, overcome obstacles and create new pathways.

Following a rewarding career in the corporate world, Adriana returned to school to pursue a graduate degree in mental health counseling. In doing so, she combined her life experience and desire to help others with her innate capacity for counseling and coaching. Adriana received her Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College. In addition, she has an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BA from Tufts University.

Adriana utilizes an integrative approach to treatment, tailored to address each client’s unique needs. Adriana applies Psychodynamic, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and EMDR techniques. Bilingual in Italian and English and fluent in French and Spanish, Adriana offers therapy in any of these languages.

Alex Smith, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor

Alex provides a comfortable and secure space for you to release the pressures of your life at your own pace. You and Alex will collaborate and foster a foundation of trust. You will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, both past and present, and see how each has shaped and impacted you. You will get to know yourself on a much deeper level while you work towards reaching your own individual, therapeutic goals.

Your concerns may come from the daily stress of work and relationships, from long-term narratives about family dynamics, or from curiosities about your identity and self-concept. Whichever it may be, in the work you and Alex will do together, you will start to become a more comfortable you.

Alex has worked with many people, each with their own unique story. He helps people with their anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as individuals with family and relationship conflicts. He specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and with people who are exploring their identity. Alex operates from a humanistic, psychodynamic, and existential lens, pulling in techniques from additional modalities as needed.

Alex received his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Denver. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Economics from Middlebury College. Alex’s professional background includes project management, business analysis, and coaching.