Meet Our Team

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

Margaret has a Master’s degree in Community and Counseling Psychology. She holds Certificates of Advanced Studies in School Psychology and Mental Health Counseling, and is also certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). 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 looks forward to meeting and working with each client as a support and witness to their unique journey.

Margaret 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 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 receive an individualized program designed to help them reach their full potential. Margaret deeply cares that each client has a counseling experience that is unique to them and their particular needs.

Margaret firmly believes in the power of community and strives to work collaboratively with all parties involved in client care. Her familiarity with community resources helps clients and their families receive comprehensive care that addresses the whole person. She can also be a resource for parents with children in Special Education and/or parents pursuing Special Education for their children.

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $90 ($110 for intake)
Insurances Accepted: Aetna

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: $90 ($110 for intake)
Insurances Accepted: Aetna

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

Kymberly is an intern completing her Mental Health Counseling degree at Southern New Hampshire University. She 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 experience includes working with neurodivergent individuals; volunteering with a crisis line; mentoring and advocating for immigrants; and working with culturally-diverse groups of children, teens and adults.

Kymberly’s approach is person-centered, honoring each individual’s unique needs and goals. Authentic connection and unconditional positive regard are her foundations for fostering acceptance, growth, and self-actualization. She is committed to helping both youth and adults 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, narrative theory, Adlerian theory, relational-cultural theory, NVC, the internal family systems model, nature-based therapy, and others.

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $90 ($110 for intake)

Insurances Accepted:   Soon to accept Aetna! 

Annabel Schulze (she/her)
Student Counselor Intern, Sept. 2024- May 2025

Annabel is an intern currently pursuing her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at SUNY New Paltz. She brings valuable experience in providing short-term therapy to undergraduate students, working on crisis support lines, and leading mental health workshops. Annabel enjoys working with individuals of all ages, from children to adults, and feels honored to be invited into her clients’ lives, cherishing each counseling relationship.

You can expect a person-centered approach with Annabel, where clients are treated as equals. If you’re unsure where to begin, that’s perfectly fine! Annabel will collaborate with you to uncover your goals, utilizing interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Theory, and Gestalt Therapy.

In your sessions with Annabel, you will never be judged. She creates a safe space where your complex feelings, thoughts, decisions, culture, relationships, and interests can be openly shared. Understanding that therapy can sometimes feel intimidating, Annabel strives to provide a comfortable environment where you can confidently share your story.

Session Rate for Individual Therapy: $65, private pay only, sliding scale available