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The Heart & Soul Team

Psychiatric Staff

WBAvailable in West Babylon

WAAvailable in Wantagh

EQAvailable in East Quogue

Works with LGBTQIA+

 Available via Virtual/Tele-health sessions

Tina Calabrese Executive Director Of Heart & Soul Counseling

Tina Calabrese, LCSW‑R  WBEQ 
Executive Director  

Tina is the president of Heart & Soul Counseling Center. She has always been passionate about helping those in need. Her dream of creating a counseling center was born during her twenties while working at various mental health facilities. Tina’s dedication to mental health even led her to volunteer for the American Red Cross after the tragic events of 9/11 and during the devastating hurricanes.

In addition to her role as president, Tina also leads the drama workshop at Heart & Soul and volunteers for the Small Business Administration's SCORE program on Long Island. She is also on the board of the Transgender Resource Center of Long Island. Her commitment to social justice is evident in her 40-plus-year-long activism for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Tina firmly believes that Heart & Soul’s Counseling Centers are a vital resource for our society, especially during these times of great distress. With her leadership and unwavering dedication, she has created safe and welcoming spaces on Long Island for all those seeking support and guidance.

Roslyn Block

Roslyn Block, LCSW‑R  WB 
Therapist

"Roz" is a former deputy director of the Suffolk County Department of Probation. She has clinical expertise in treating couples as well as adults from dysfunctional homes. Roz is a smart and competent professional who loves her work and continues to excel at it.

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Summer Brady, LMHC  WBWAEQ 

Summer has worked with youth and adults as a teacher as well as a therapist. She currently works in all three of our offices and has experience working with people on the spectrum and with the LGBTQIA+ communities.

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Mary Byrnes, LCSW‑R  WB  

Mary has experience working with children, adults, and couples. She specializes in treating children and adults who have experienced anxiety or post trauma. Prior to joining the Heart & Soul team in November 2015, Mary ran a trauma based treatment program in several schools.

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Dania Codada, PMHNP‑BC  WB  

Dania believes in coping skills using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. She is warm, open minded and compassionate. Dania works in the West Babylon office.

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Alexander Finta, LCSW  EQWB  

Alex is a clinical social worker who offers psychotherapy to adults and teenagers. He has worked as a school social worker and with the homeless population.

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Patricia Fogarty, PMHNP  WBEQ  

Pat is an experienced nurse and has worked at both a school and local hospital. She helps both adults and young people starting at age eighteen.

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Diana Fuzailov, LMSW  EQ  

Diana sees adults and children and works in the East Quogue office. If you are lucky you get to meet Teddy, her little dog.

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Joette “Joyette” Gillies‑Nelson, PMHNP‑BC  WA  

Joette is excited to work at Heart & Soul as her first out patient mental health experience. She has also worked as a medical registered nurse.

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Kimberly Preshlock, PMHNP‑BC   

Kimberly is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over sixteen years experience working with diverse populations. Kim is compassionate and perceptive. She is available via Tele-health for any clients throughout New York State.

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Kathleen Spillane, PMHNP‑BC  WA  

Kathleen worked at a local psychiatric hospital for many years and has experience working with high needs clients. She helps adults and young adults.

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Jaraby Thomas, LMHC‑LP  EQ  

Jaraby worked as a school counselor for many years. She speaks Spanish (se habla español) and likes working with young people and adults.

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Ruthellen Trimmer, RN, PMHNP‑BC  WB  

Ruthellen is an experienced nurse practitioner who has worked at various settings including in patient and out- patient. She works with adults and young adults and also offers training to student nurse practitioners.

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Shanthi Venkatachalam, PMHNP  WA 

Shanthi has many years of experience working on a psychiatric unit. She is now on our team and works in the Wantagh office. With three masters degree Shanthi is ready to help.

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Tiffany Ward, LMHC‑LP  WAWB 

Tiffany has worked as a school counselor and paralegal. She helps children, adolescents and adults and the LGBTQIA communities.

 Administrative Staff

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Jesse Spiro, Administrative Director 

Jesse helps the center run smoothly by dealing with insurance companies, getting our providers credentialed, assisting our nurse practitioners and utilizing our software programs.


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Kim Grodzicki, Office Administrator 

Kim is a skilled and versatile professional with many years of medical office management experience. She covers the front desk whenever needed, helping to answer the phones, schedule appointments, and take care of the clients.