Meet Charmain

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Prioritizing my clients' goals is key. When life becomes challenging, we can experience feelings like despair, hopelessness, anxiety, and uncertainty. Many of these emotions can bring up a sense of fear and a lack of direction. These emotions often leave people asking, "Will I ever feel whole or better again?" The answer is, YES, you can, and YES, you will!  

Therapy can help you navigate through difficult times and transitions with excellent results. My work with clients has a focus on building resilience and self-compassion. I use various approaches and integrate a myriad of modalities. With a focus on cognitive behavior therapy, I stay aligned with a holistic, empathic approach. I support clients in multiple ways, such as goal setting, identifying challenging behavior patterns, and addressing trauma. 

Choosing a therapist is a significant decision on your path toward mental betterment and wellness, and a good fit is essential. I invite you to call for a consultation to discuss what you're looking for in therapy and see if we are a good match.

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anger Management
• Antisocial Personality
• Behavioral Issues
• Bipolar Disorder
• Codependency
• Coping Skills
• Domestic Abuse 
• Domestic Violence
• Family Conflict
• Infidelity
• LGBTQ+
• Life Transitions
• Mood Disorders
• Peer Relationships
• Racial Identity
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Self-Harming
• Stress
• Suicidal Ideation
• Teen Violence
• Children, teens, adults
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Parent support
• Goal setting/planning
• Performing Arts/Artists
• Afro/Caribbean Population

CBT Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy

Drama Improv Approach

Senior Childcare Worker

• Supervised juvenile residents in a co-educational acute care setting
• Worked with detailed reports regarding vulnerable population
• Oversaw developmental/artistic programs for residents

University of East London

B.S. Psychology 

Alfred University, NY

M.S. Education

M.S. Mental Health Counseling 

Jetset Films (London) - Executive/Personal Assistant

• Worked as a direct personal assistant to CEO/Producer on a documentary 
• Worked closely with celebrity clientele; extensive international meet and greet
• Organized and scheduled screening, Q&A for Cannes Film Festival 
• Directly assisted CEO on the London Olympic Committee, managed personal travel and expenses

Kensington Review Guide (NY and London) - Executive/Personal Assistant

• Provided business and personal administrative support to the Senior New York City Editor
• Planned and organized lunches ,social events, conferences, and Broadway functions
• Processed domestic and international personal business travel with detailed itineraries 

Banking/Private Equity Sector - Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant

• Managed heavy social/personal calendars, coordinated and scheduled meetings
• Researched and coordinated domestic and international travel including booking flights, itineraries, hotel, ground transportation, dining, and entertainment reservations
• Processed and reconciled all expenses and reimbursements
• Tracked billing, invoices, and expenses for CEO and C-suite Executives

UNICEF USA - Senior Executive Assistant

• Provided comprehensive calendar management for all activity for the CEO and Chief of Staff
• Responded to internal and external requests for C-suite management
• Administrative assignments, managed team agendas and coordinated follow up agendas

Rockefeller University - Senior Executive Assistant

• Assistant to Head of Stem Cell Research/ Laboratory Setting
• Extensive Biology/Stem Cell Research and Medical Email Correspondence
• In charge of stock/ordering of office supplies within The Executive Office
• Facilitated Stem Cell Research Symposiums, University Talks and Luncheons 

School of Visual Arts (SVA) - Executive Assistant to the Chair

• Responsible for daily management and operation of the MFA School of Interaction Design
• Overseeing activities staff, students, and operation of the studio
• Collaborated on the special department yearly thesis festival for the graduates of 2023

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation - Executive Assistant to Science Team

• Responsible for day-to-day administrative operations within the diagnostics/science team
• Communicate internally across the organization as well as key stakeholders

• Youth Offending/Reparation Panel (United Kingdom)
• Juvenile Residential Treatment Facility (New York)
• Improv/Dance/Drama for children/adults
• 15 plus years Corporate Executive Assistant/Investment Banking
• ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance
• Pianoforte Grade V

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• New York Mental Health Counseling Association (NYMHCA)
• British Equity

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