Meet Our Team

Ashley Walko, LMHC, Director (She/her)

Ashley is the founder and director of Infinity Mental Health Counseling. Ashley’s center focus is to create the optimal setting for clients to grow and heal. She works directly with clients, and spends the majority of her time overseeing her clinical staff to ensure that the practice’s core values are being embodied through each clinician.

In her work with clients, as a business coach, and as the leader of Infinity Mental Health, Ashley strives to put authentic, positive relationships at the forefront of all operations. She believes that counselors who feel connected and proud of the company they work for will then, in turn, do stronger and more effective work with their clients.

Ashley is accepting new clients! She is an ADHD Clinical Services Provider. In addition, she especially focuses on relationship problems, self-discovery, family dysfunction, parenting issues, marital challenges, anxiety and PMDD. She is also available for outreach opportunities, networking events, presentations, client referral guidance, community initiatives, coaching and as a general helping hand for mental health-related questions or employment openings. 

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $130  ($150 for the intake)
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Optum, Oxford, 1199 and United Healthcare

Steve Walko, LMHC, Director

Steve creates a warm therapeutic environment and work to establish a strong and empathic relationship with clients in order to form a safe space to explore their issues. His goal is to help clients gain better self acceptance, insight into their difficulties, and to create better strategies and skills to live in accordance with life values.

Steve works with teenagers and adults of all ages. He works with individuals, couples and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, behavioral problems, adjustment difficulties, and stress management.  Steve offers free 15 min. consultations to explore if he is the right fit for you.  
Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $130  ($150 for the intake)
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, CDPHP, Fidelis, United Healthcare, 1199, Optum, Oxford 

Margaret Ali, MHC-LP (she/her)
Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit

Margaret’s clinical focus is in supporting adults through navigating significant life transitions, including entering or exiting a marriage, experiencing pregnancy and postpartum changes, embracing motherhood, undergoing menopause, managing relationship dynamics, transitioning in their careers, and coping with the loss of a loved one. She believes that each transition, while challenging, also offers an opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. With a compassionate approach, Margaret creates a safe space for her clients to explore their feelings and experiences, guiding them to implement meaningful and lasting change. 

In addition to her work with adults, Margaret also has extensive experience working with children, teens, and families to provide mental health services for a wide variety of issues, including behavioral issues, ADHD, self-esteem, gender identity and sexuality, and relationships within and outside of the family. She can also be a resource for parents with children in Special Education and/or parents pursuing Special Education for their children. With over 20 years’ experience as a school psychologist, Margaret’s specialties include working with children (ages 7 and up), teens, adults, families, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

She uses an eclectic approach to provide individualized treatment to meet the special needs of each client, employing modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Attachment Theory. Although therapy can be hard work, Margaret believes that a sense of playfulness and creativity is an integral part of treatment. Whether it be expressing feelings through conversation, art, physical movement, or simply using the great outdoors as a setting for healing, each client will collaborate on an individualized treatment plan designed to help them reach their full potential. Margaret has a Master’s degree in Community and Counseling Psychology. She holds Certificates of Advanced Studies in School Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. With a strong familiarity with local community resources, Margaret firmly believes in the power of community and strives to work collaboratively with all parties involved in client care. 

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $110 ($130 for intake)
Insurances Accepted: Aetna and 1199

Meagan Hutcheon, MHC-LP (she/her)
Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit

Life is full of challenges, and it’s also filled with moments of joy and humor.  Meagan invites all of these elements into the therapeutic process. Through an authentic, supportive and collaborative relationship, Meagan partners with her clients as they explore their thoughts, feelings, values, and create meaning out of their life experiences. Meagan seeks to support and empower her clients as they navigate life’s challenges, celebrate life’s joys, and gain better awareness of themselves and their place in the world. Above all else, Meagan strives to create a genuine connection with her clients built on a foundation of trust, care, and support. 

Meagan’s approach to therapy is integrative while being rooted in person-centered, existential, relational, and strengths-based principles. Meagan understands that every client is unique, and so she tailors her approach to best suit the individual’s needs and presenting concerns. Meagan strives to practice in a culturally-attuned manner, recognizing and honoring the profound impact that one’s cultural background has on their worldview and life experiences. Meagan encourages her clients to bring all aspects of their identity into the therapeutic journey.

Meagan works with teens (13+) and adults across a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, loneliness, identity conflicts, grief and loss, sex and sexuality, intimacy concerns, family / social conflict, relationship issues, phase of life challenges, career and/or life transitions, and much more. No matter what concern brings you to therapy, Meagan believes every person deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported.

Meagan was born and raised in the Hudson Valley and has spent time living and working in NYC and San Francisco. Meagan cares deeply for the local community and is honored to be able to offer her support and therapy services to fellow community members. Meagan holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University and a BA in Psychology from SUNY Albany.

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $110 ($130 for intake)
Insurances Accepted: Aetna and 1199

Kymberly Kline, MHC-LP (she/her)
Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit 

Kymberly has worked as a teacher, mentor, and community organizer for over 15 years utilizing nonviolent communication (NVC), mentoring skills, and inclusive community facilitation to help youth and adults develop confidence, resilience, and leadership skills. She is committed to creating safe spaces where quiet and marginalized voices can be heard, advocating for individuals from diverse ethnic, religious/spiritual, socioeconomic, ability, and mental health backgrounds.

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered, honoring each individual’s unique needs and goals. Authentic connection and unconditional positive regard are her foundations for fostering acceptance, healing, and self-actualization. She is committed to helping clients improve their overall wellbeing, increase their self-awareness, and realize their self-identified goals. She values creativity and playfulness in the counseling process and seeks to accommodate her approach to each client’s natural inclinations. To this end, she utilizes aspects of existential theory, CBT, ACT, narrative theory, Adlerian theory, relational-cultural theory, NVC, the internal family systems model, nature-based therapy, play therapy and others. Kymberly also holds a certificate in Grief- Informed counseling through Evergreen Certifications.  

Kymberly works with children, teens and adults on a wide variety of issues ranging from grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, spiritual/religious issues, communication and conflict, sensory processing sensitivity, chronic illness, and much more. She also has experience mentoring neurodivergent individuals; supporting individuals in crisis; mentoring and advocating for immigrants; and working with culturally-diverse groups of children, teens and adults.

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $110 ($130 for intake)

Insurances Accepted:   Aetna and 1199 

Annabel Schulze, MHC-LP (she/her)

Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit

Have you ever felt like there’s “too much” and you’re unsure where to start in therapy? Annabel welcomes the complex nature of each person and is best known for her non-judgemental and gentle nature. She creates a safe space where your thoughts, emotions, decisions, culture, interests and beyond can be openly shared.

Annabel is a trauma-informed counselor, primarily drawing from relational, strengths-based, somatic, and IFS approaches. This means that Annabel will be your ally in identifying the roots of your current concerns and help you invite self-compassion into your life. Annabel has experience working with teens, college students, and adults. With kids, (ages 7 and up) Annabel uses a child-centered play therapy approach, which allows games, art, and creative forms of play to learn about and process emotions.

Annabel works with a range of presenting concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, attachment and communication, identity exploration, and PMDD. She is LGBTQ+ allied and neurodivergent affirming.

Annabel holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from SUNY New Paltz and a BA in Psychology from TCNJ. She offers therapy in-person, virtually, or outdoor walk and talks.

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $110/session ($130 for intake) 

Insurances Accepted:   Aetna and 1199 

 

Lisa Urrico
Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit 

Lisa brings a creative and collaborative spirit to her work, drawing on 25 years of experience as a musician, teaching artist, and arts administrator. She provides an inclusive, compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood.

Lisa’s therapeutic approach is person-centered, experiential, and emotion-focused, with an emphasis on empathy, curiosity, and authentic connection. She is trauma-informed and integrates mindfulness, somatic work, and nature-based practices, including Walk and Talk therapy.

She works with children, teens, and adults navigating a range of challenges, including disordered eating, body image concerns, substance use, grief, life transitions, anxiety, codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. Lisa also offers group counseling and has supported caregivers, women experiencing life transitions, and individuals navigating cancer.

Rooted in the Hudson Valley, Lisa finds joy and inspiration on the cliffs and trails of the beautiful Shawangunk Ridge. She holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from SUNY New Paltz and an M.M. in Performance from The Juilliard School.

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $110/session ($130 for intake) 

Insurances Accepted:  Aetna and 1199

Maya Projansky
Mental Health Counseling Student Intern, Sept 2025- May 2026

Maya is a compassionate mental health counseling intern who creates a warm, structured, and accepting space where clients feel heard, validated, and supported. With her calm tone and empathic presence, Maya helps clients explore their experiences, gain confidence to make necessary changes, and build insight into healthier relationships, including with themselves. Her self-awareness and sensitivity allow her to meet each person with respect and care, empowering them to reconnect with their own strengths and resilience. While therapy is a process that moves at the client’s pace, Maya serves as a guide who provides tools to apply to life’s inevitable challenges.
Maya draws from an eclectic range of therapeutic modalities, including mindfulness and Buddhist principles, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each client. Whether offering support after trauma, grief, illness, or life transitions, she guides clients in creating greater ease and clarity in their lives. Maya brings the ability to help adult clients build confidence in their own voice, supporting the development of communication and leadership skills in both personal and professional settings. In addition to her clinical training, Maya brings over 20 years of experience working with children and families, including supporting them with changes to family structure, significant illness, death of a family member, difficulties at school, moving, or social concerns.
Maya is a New Paltz native who spent 20 years living and working in New York City. She holds a Master of Science in Childhood Education from Bank Street College and Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Complementary Health from SUNY Empire. Humor and time in nature are important parts of Maya’s life.

Session Rate for Individual or Couples: $65/session

Let Us Help You

Please call our office at 845-419-3939 or email us: info@infinitymentalhealth.com
For emergencies, call 911 or visit your nearest hospital.

845-419-3939

Fax number: 845-265-8291

15 North Chestnut Street

New Paltz, NY 12561