Staff:

Tina Calabrese, LCSW-R
Executive Director                                      
Tina is the president of Heart and Soul. The dream and vision of creating a counseling center came to her as she worked at mental health facilities through her twenties. She is a psychotherapist as well as a playwright and master gardener.  For the past 23 years she has combined her talents of writing, drama, and community organizing and integrated them into her practice.  She specializes in treating psychological trauma and abused children. Tina is considered an expert witness by the courts for child abuse. Also a mental health volunteer worker for the American Red Cross she  sees her practice and Heart&Soul as meeting the needs of our current society in stress.

Roslyn Balaban, LCSW, CASAC Therapist                                           Roz has an extensive background in alcohol and substance abuse.  Also, a former teacher, Roz is an accomplished child therapist.  She sees individuals, couples, children, families, and addicts. 

Roslyn Block, LCSW-R
Therapist
Roz is a former deputy director of the Suffolk County Department of Probation.  She has clinical expertise is treating couples as well as adults from alcoholic homes. Roz is a smart and competent professional who loves her work and continues to excel at it.
 

Diane Tabak, RCSW
Diane is returning to work at Heart&Soul after some time in Florida where she worked for Child Protective Services. Diane was a staff member from 1997-2002. She offers expertise in helping people deal with issues from childhood as well as conflicts arising in interpersonal relationships. Diane originally wanted to name Lucy cat "Bubbe." diane was trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral treatment for children. She is easy going and compassionate and will often make you smile.

Maryann McDonald
Administrator
Maryann is the friendly voice on the phone at Heart&Soul. She schedules appointments, checks insurance coverage, gives directions, types letters and occasionally spends time with the children in the waiting room.
Maryann has administrative experience and also volunteers at Christa House.

Dana Nolan

Administrator

Dana is the staff member who calls you to remind you of your upcoming appointment. An accomplished gymnast Dana recently received a scholarship to attend a Long Island college. She also deals with the insurance companies and makes new client referrals to staff therapists trying to match up client to therapist. You can reach her Thursdays through Saturdays. 
 

Lucy arrived one day at the front door of Heart & Soul with her four sick babies. The babies were brought to the vet and taken care of by the staff until they were ready to be adopted. Some clients adopted the babies and the center kept Lucy as a pet that could help the children in their therapy and healing process. Since Lucy was a feral cat it took her awhile to warm up to people and being taken care of.
She was the queen of the castle and was very kind to all the visitors at Heart&Soul except of course others animals.

Lucy (Now in Spirit)