Mitchell Cabisudo, M.D.
Child and Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Mitchell Cabisudo is a double board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who has been trained in different schools of psychotherapy and has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the use of life-saving medications. Dr. Cabisudo crucially understands the limitations and unfortunate repercussions of the use of medication. Therefore prior to contemplating to prescribing, he integrates the basic fundamentals yet profound complexities surrounding a person’s life which can significantly dictate the overall changes in one’s behavior and emotions. He uses a complete approach to client care, and encourages his clients to participate in their treatment plan and care. His philosophy is to “listen, learn, and help” accommodating each client’s lifestyle.
Dr. Cabisudo immediately identified a need for quality mental health care in the Hudson Valley community and cofounded Vitality Physicians Group Practice. He built this practice with the goal of helping anyone, no matter their age or location, overcome mental illness. He is also certified in delivering TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy. This safe and effective treatment for depression has been FDA cleared since 2008 as an alternative for patients who do not respond to multiple trials of medication.
Our three locations are designed and maintained to provide an atmosphere free of judgment and discrimination as one may experience in a hospital or regular doctor’s office. Our highly trained and compassionate clinicians at Vitality use the latest innovations in psychiatric care, including telepsychiatry for the delivery of psychiatric assessment and care through videoconferencing.
Eleanor Doderer
Licensed Master Social Worker
Eleanor uses strength based techniques, goal setting, and behavior modification techniques, Eleanor creates specialized treatment programs for each of her clients. She works with both children and adults in the treatment of addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Eleanor uses a variety of therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety and depression. She enjoys the interchange and support that she gives and receives with fellow care providers at Vitality and the on-going professional development and supervision afforded to all health care providers. Eleanor helps clients reduce or erase the stigma of therapy, enabling them to unlock the power that she knows exists within them.
She earned a degree from SUNY Albany’s School of Social Welfare, and is Licensed Master Social Worker. Her proudest moment is when patients begin to realize the change they set out to make is achievable.
Melinda Sefcik
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Lindy offers a comfortable therapeutic environment that is supportive, non-judgmental, and solution focused. To aid in effective treatment, she promotes a variety of beneficial approaches and determines the best course of action to take with each individual client.
Through collaborative sessions and services, she easily engages with clients to identify personal concerns and assists in developing coping skills that will help them overcome challenging circumstances in everyday life. She attempts to help many clients move from being “stuck” in difficult situations to discovering their strengths and creating a healthy lifestyle.
Specializing in the treatment of adolescents, young adults and families, Lindy’s goal is to deliver recovery oriented psychosocial and psycho-educational rehabilitation. Her easy-going approach allows her to interact with clients and effectively address emotional and behavioral issues. She utilizes a Person Centered methodology, along with Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Lindy has a Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marist College and completed her undergraduate education at SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology.
She is dedicated to helping people learn how to meet their full potential by gaining deeper self-awareness, attaining personal growth, and healing mentally and emotionally to build a foundation for life success.
Eve Millard
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-R
I work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, dealing with trauma, addictive patterns and behavioral issues that get in the way of effectively getting their needs met and getting the most out of their lives.
I work with individuals to process areas of stress, confusion, trauma and struggle to develop deeper awareness, discover solutions, coping skills, strengthen connections and increase self-acceptance. We work together to support healthy responses and identify self-defeating patterns.
Incorporating Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), body-based methods, mindfulness, and play therapy combined with DBT for children, I combine the mental, emotional and physical, adding deeper dimensions to your therapy. I treat children, adolescents and adults.
Samantha Desantis
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Through empathetic listening and direct communication, Samantha strives to create an inviting and honest environment for her clients to speak freely, without fear of judgement. With theoretical orientations based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Samantha seeks to guide those struggling through a non-judgmental, person centered approach. She provides a clinical experience that is tailored to the specific needs of those seeking guidance by allowing client insight to help guide the direction of therapy. With knowledge and previous experience working with those coping with addiction, Samantha uses a combination of Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing to aid in the treatment of those with substance use issues.
Through the use of such techniques as mindfulness and cognitive restructuring, Samantha aims to help manage the disruptive thoughts and maladaptive behaviors of children, adolescents and emerging adults, in an effective, direct manner. Samantha has a Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marist College and completed her undergraduate education at Siena College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology.
She is a therapist who seeks to support and empower clients to have the confidence to take control of their lives and make thoughtful decisions every day.
Alaina Allison
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Alaina is a licensed mental health counselor that offers a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental environment where Clients can speak freely and comfortably about the stressors in their lives. I easily engage with people and I’m an empathetic listener. I’m very open to listening and discussing anything that is troublesome for clients. My areas of specialization are with Anxiety and Depression and I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
My theoretical orientations are based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. With clients I use a mixture of behavioral modification techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and relaxation techniques. With Dialectical Behavioral therapy I like to help people learn how to live more in the moment to decrease anxiety and stress through different mindfulness techniques. When working with children I often help them learn how to identify different emotions and healthy ways to express themselves. I like to teach children how to identify different triggers and then coping skills tailored to their interests so it’s easier for them to utilize.
Alaina received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the State University at Albany. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. As a psychotherapist one of my goals is to help people learn ways to manage stress in their lives and work through difficulties. By having them explore thoughts and behaviors to become more self-aware, they can start to make more positive changes. I am dedicated to helping clients make positive changes in their lives to help them obtain set goals and achieve personal growth.
Robert Gentile RPA-C
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Monica Francis RPA-C, MS
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Angela Sanseverino, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Joyce Dibonaventura, LCSW-R
Licensed Clinical Social Worker