Our People

Our highly-trained clinicians are dedicated to maintaining small caseloads, so they can fully invest in your well-being. While each team member brings their own unique specialization to the table, they all share a mission to deliver the best therapeutic care possible.

Our Founder

Stephanie Kemmer [she/her]

ATR-BC, LCAT, LMHC

Hi there! I'm a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and a Mental Health Counselor in New York. For over 15 years, I've been helping people just like you overcome challenges and cultivate emotional well-being.

Our Team

Mary Clohan

Mary Clohan

LCAT

I’m a drama therapist, licensed creative arts therapist, and dog mom in Brooklyn. For the past 4 years, I worked in NYC’s public hospital system. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore life’s messiness, tap into creativity, and get unstuck from unhelpful patterns.

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Grace Miranda-Villalobos

Grace Miranda-Villalobos

LP-CAT

I’m a Creative Arts Therapist who offers trauma-informed, personalized therapy to help you find your voice through art, play, movement, and story. With experience in psychiatric care and diverse community settings, I tailor each session to your goals, creating a compassionate space to explore, cope, and grow.

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Jacqueline Baudanza

Jacqueline Baudanza

MHC-LP

I am a mental health counselor who will support you in reaching the goals you wish to achieve, while empowering you to see the strengths that you already possess. I strive to create an emotionally safe environment where you feel seen and heard, holding hope for your growth even in difficult seasons.

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Amanda Tetso

Amanda Tetso

LP-CAT

My work is grounded in trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care. I support children and adults with emotional regulation, trauma, identity exploration, and diagnoses like BPD, ADHD, and autism. Together, we create a compassionate, creative space—using artmaking, sensory tools, or conversation—so you can explore at your own pace.

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Camryn Moore

Camryn Moore

LP-CAT

Therapy is a place of growth, healing, and self discovery. I consider my approach to be non-judgmental, warm and genuine, while remaining trauma-informed and prioritizing your health. Healing is a journey, and I’m committed to walking alongside you in it.

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Vanessa Rand

Vanessa Rand

*Ask about our reduced fee sessions through our graduate intern program!* I am an NYU Art Therapy graduate student and intern here at Thrive, where I support children through art and play therapy. I aim to create a safe, creative space that nurtures confidence, emotional expression, and growth.

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Buffy Curtis

Buffy Curtis

LCAT, ATR-BC

For 16 years and counting, I have served others in their journeys through healing. Knowing the power creativity played in my own inner connection and ability to communicate I decided to dedicate my career to helping others find their own expression.

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Amanda Rothman

Amanda Rothman

LCAT, RDT

I’m a drama therapist with an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) influence, working to create more lightness and freedom in our lives. Together, we can move through stuckness and build healthier relationships with the people we love. I am a cis-het white woman committed to maintaining a culturally humble, anti-racist, anti-colonialist, LGBTQIA+ affirming clinical practice as well as continued advocacy for community care and liberation.

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Cristina Longetti

Cristina Longetti

LCAT-LP

My approach is warm, down-to-earth, collaborative, and person-centered. My therapeutic style often entails a process of illuminating the roots of present problems and striving towards a sense of healing, self-acceptance, and thriving in the present and future.

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Isabel Beckenstein

Isabel Beckenstein

LCAT-LP

I am an experienced Art Therapist who believes in the power of creativity as a tool for healing. I’m an advocate for personalized therapy, using a range of art forms to help individuals work towards their personal goals.

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Courtney Crosby

Courtney Crosby

I am a mental health advocate and entrepreneur with a passion for supporting individuals through their mental health journeys. Since 2017, I have been working in the mental health and human services field, leveraging my undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice to make a positive impact.

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