SASCO RIVER CENTER - Key Persons


Alison Kelly

Alison Kelly completed her Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University where she is currently a doctoral candidate in […]

Allie Muzzio

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  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Allie has a positive outlook on life and offers creative ideas and energy to any situation. Allie is a graduate […]

Angelina Curcio

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  • Occupational Therapist
Angelina received her Bachelors degree in Health Science with minors in geriatric wellness, psychology, and honors in an accelerated 3-year program at Sacred Heart University. She received early acceptance and pursued her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Sacred Heart University as well. During her graduate school experience, Angelina traveled to a small town in Haiti delivering Occupational Therapy services to a broad population of individuals. Angelina completed her Level II Fieldwork rotation at Dynamic Kids in White Plains, New York where she developed an immediate passion for pediatrics and sensory integration. In addition to working as an Occupational Therapist, Angelina has been providing child care within a renowned gym in Westchester, New York for over 4 years now. Her experience at this facility has helped her develop important interpersonal skills communicating with families and staff in addition to engaging children in a variety of creative activities. Angelina is excited to bring her strong ambition and enthusiasm to the Sasco River Center team!

Angelina Macias

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Angelina demonstrates a passion for pediatric development, feeding therapy, and sensory integration. She received her Bachelor's degree in Health science […]

Anne Staudt

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  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Anne has extensive experience working with children and collaborating with families to help clients develop skills needed to reach their […]

Ariane Ladd

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Prior to getting her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Ariane had experience in both the corporate and entertainment […]

Brenna DeStefano

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  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist / Evaluator
BIO Brenna received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Occupational Therapist from Sacred Heart University's accelerated program. During […]

Brigitte Whitney

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
  • TITLE / Reading Specialist
BIO Brigitte Whitney is a remedial reading instructor and has extensive experience working with children with reading difficulties. She has completed […]

Brittany Stanczuk

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  • TITLE / Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Early Childhood Specialist
BIO Brittany Stanczuk is a Licensed Psychologist who earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Children and […]

Caroline Segal

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Caroline Segal is a Staff Psychologist at Sasco River Center. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies and […]

Carrie Ross

Carrie received her undergraduate degree from American University in communications and psychology and has a masters degree in literacy and […]

Chelsea Schnorrbusch

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  • TITLE
Chelsea Schnorrbusch, PhD, graduated from the University at Buffalo with her doctorate in Combined Counseling Psychology/School Psychology in 2023. Prior […]

Chris Bogart

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Co - Executive Director

Christi Zacarola

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  • Intake Coordinator
  • TITLE
Christi Zacarola is an Intake Coordinator at Sasco River Center but wears many hats at the center. She is responsible

Christina Rothstein

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  • TITLE / Aromatherapy Practitioner / BIO

Clorinda Moccia

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Clorinda Moccia earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in children and adolescents from the University of […]

Daniel Glass

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Dan received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in Psychology from SUNY […]

David Kucher

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  • Executive
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David Kucher provides Executive Functions and Learning Coaching at Sasco River Center, as well as collaboration on the development and […]

David Porrino

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  • TITLE / Director of Diagnostic Testing Services
BIO David Porrino, Psy.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist who performs neuropsychological and multidisciplinary evaluations with children, adolescents, and […]

Deanna Lindberg

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Director of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Aaron J. Roberto

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  • TITLE / Psychiatrist
BIO Dr. Aaron J. Roberto, M.D. is a dedicated, Board-Certified, Harvard and Yale-trained child, adolescent, and board-certified adult psychiatrist, who serves […]

Elizabeth Venezia

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  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Elizabeth attended Sacred Heart University for both undergrad and graduate school. She received her Bachelor's degree in Health Science, with […]

Ellen Fahey

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  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Practitioner With Her Doctorate of Nursing Practice
  • TITLE
Ellen Fahey is a board certified family nurse practitioner with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Columbia University. She […]

Emily Corwin

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  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Emily received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from SUNY Geneseo in 2019 and her Master of Science in […]

Emily Winter

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  • Fellow
Emily Winter is a post-doctoral fellow at Sasco River Center. She is a nationally and Connecticut state-certified school psychologist with […]

Erica Palumbo

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  • School Psychologist
  • TITLE / Psychotherapist / Certified School Psychologist
BIO Erica Palumbo is an experienced school psychologist who served for nearly a decade in Fairfield County public schools. Erica earned […]

Erin Kresmery

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  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Erin is a board certified and state licensed Occupational Therapist. She received a Bachelors in Health Science in 2019 from […]

Ethan Rothstein

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Fernanda Couto

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  • TITLE
Fernanda is a licensed psychologist in Brazil. She graduated from the prestigious Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo, where she […]

Gina Bria

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  • Business Director
  • TITLE / Business Director
BIO Gina Bria is the Business Director at the Sasco River Center, and is responsible for Financial Planning, Accounting, and Operations. […]

Gino Bautista

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  • TITLE / Office Manager
BIO Gino graduated with a B.A. from the University of New Haven. Leading up to his position as Sasco River Center […]

Janet Scanlon

Janet is a compassionate and active listener, with a client-centered focus. She specializes in a wellness-based approach, including self-care, exercise, […]

Jen Burke

Job Titles:
  • School Psychologist
  • TITLE / School Psychologist
BIO Jen is a school psychologist who has experience working with children and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population […]

Joseph Demers

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  • TITLE
A Senior Psychologist at the Center with a PhD in School and Child Psychology, Joseph has spent numerous years working […]

Karen Seelert

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  • Senior Supervising Psychologist
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Karen Seelert, Ph.D., M.A., is a Licensed Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and adults. She has extensive experience providing

Kayla Berube

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  • TITLE
Kayla Berube graduated from Williams College with a BA in psychology. During her undergraduate studies, she undertook Williams' neuroscience concentration […]

Kelly Kelly

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  • TITLE / Intake Coordinator & Accounting Assistant
BIO Kelly graduated from Bucknell University with a B.A. in Psychology and also studied aboard at the University of Queensland in […]

Kelly Orsino

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Senior Occupational Therapist
BIO Kelly graduated from UConn with a BS in Allied Health Sciences and quickly pursued her Masters of Science in Occupational […]

Kelsey Long

Job Titles:
  • Speech - Language Pathologist in Connecticut
Kelsey Long is a licensed speech-language pathologist in Connecticut and New York State. Kelsey holds her certificate of clinical competence […]

Kerrin Haas

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  • TITLE / Receptionist
BIO Kerrin Haas graduated from Sacred Heart University with a BS in Psychology and is currently working on her Master's degree […]

Kerry Lalomio

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Kerry completed her undergraduate degree in fine art in 2002 before graduating from Columbia in 2010 with a Masters in […]

Kristin Bodenheimer

Kristin is a board certified and state licensed behavior analyst (BCBA) and has been in the field of applied behavior […]

Laurie Findeisen

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  • TITLE
Laurie is a Nutrition and Wellness Educator helping adults and children understand the link between nutrition and brain and body […]

Linda Bolton

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  • TITLE / Intake Coordinator
BIO Linda, Intake Coordinator and all-around go-to person, lives in Westport with her son, Robert. She has extensive experience as an […]

Lindsay Blass

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Dr. Blass currently serves a consultative role at Sasco River Center, conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young […]

Lisa Dobey

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Lisa Dobey is a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience working with children in public and private school […]

Loren Rubino

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Loren is an Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor, MAATC, ATR-P, LPC-A, and is also an Accelerated Resolution Therapist (ART) […]

Lynette Prescott

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  • TITLE
Lynette's professional work with children and families began in the early childhood classrooms of a PreK-9 independent school. She taught […]

Madeline Ruffinott

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  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Madeline graduated Magna Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University's accelerated dual degree Bachelors in Health Science and Master of Occupational Therapy […]

Mandi Morgan

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  • TITLE
Mandi Morgan received her BA in Humanities from Pepperdine University and her Masters of Elementary Education from Seton Hall University. […]

Margot Henderson LaPointe

Job Titles:
  • Certified Professional Coach, Executive
  • TITLE / Director of Learning Services
BIO Margot Henderson LaPointe is a Certified Professional Coach, Executive Function Coach, and tutor who heads the Learning Services Department at […]

MaryJean MacDonald

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Melanie Brown

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • TITLE / Senior Psychologist, Licensed
BIO Melanie Brown, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treatment of children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based psychotherapies […]

Melissa Kahn

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Co - Executive Director
BIO As Co-Executive Director of Sasco River Center as well as a registered occupational therapist, Melissa is dedicated to helping children […]

Moriah Smith-Bresky

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Moriah Smith-Bresky, MA, Psy.D. graduated from The APA accredited Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2022 with a Clinical Psychology […]

Raphael Elkind

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Rebecca Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • TITLE / Director of Therapy Services
BIO Rebecca Campbell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working in both private practice as well as the […]

Rich Gallini

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A licensed psychologist with specialized training in clinical neuropsychology, Rich also worked as a certified school psychologist for 25 years. […]

Samantha Gadsden

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  • TITLE
With almost 15 years in the classroom as an English, history, and skills teacher in independent schools, Samantha brings her […]

Sharon McCloskey

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Dr. Sharon M McCloskey, EdD, MBA, OTR/L, DipCOT, CTP, is a pediatric and mental health occupational therapist. Sharon graduated from […]

Shelly Ransom

Job Titles:
  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • TITLE
Shelly Ransom is a speech language pathologist who specializes in working with children who stutter, have pragmatic language difficulties, and/or […]

Stephanie O'Hara

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Manager
  • TITLE / Human Resources Manager / SHRM - Scp
BIO Stephanie O'Hara is the Human Resources Manager for the Sasco River Center. She is a senior certified professional in Human […]

Suzanne Ford

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  • TITLE
Suzanne graduated from Manhattanville College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a double minor in […]

Taylor Heitmann

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Taylor graduated from Utica University with her Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation in 2018, and her Master of Science in […]

Taylor Kurtz

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  • TITLE / Psychologist
BIO Taylor Kurtz has a Doctorate of Psychology in School-Community Psychology from Hofstra University and is a Certified School Psychologist. She […]

Teresa Salzillo

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Occupational Therapist
BIO Teresa demonstrates a passion for working with children of all ages to develop skills and confidence in their everyday lives. […]

Tiffany Vizzo

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  • EF Coach, Reading & Writing Specialist
  • TITLE
Tiffany Vizzo has been providing specialized instruction as a teacher and teacher's mentor in private schools, as well as in

Timothy Schmutte

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Licensed Clinical Psychologist
BIO Timothy Schmutte, Psy.D., M.S., is licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. […]

Tony Bilangino

Job Titles:
  • Certified Executive
  • Certified Life Coach
  • TITLE
Tony Bilangino is a Certified Executive, Career and Life Coach with over 25 years of experience working with large mission-based

Whitney Buckley

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Clinical Psychologist
BIO Whitney is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children. She spent over 10 years working as a school […]

Yasmin Cole-Lewis

Job Titles:
  • TITLE / Licensed Clinical Psychologist
BIO Yasmin Cole-Lewis, PhD, MPH is a licensed psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in various treatment […]