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OUR TEAM IS MADE UP OF DOCTORAL AND MASTER'S LEVEL THERAPISTS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO EMBODIED PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT.
DR. AARON DESUACIDO
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DR. AARON DESUACIDO, PSYD
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Dr. Aaron Desuacido, PsyD (He/Him) is a Registered Psychological Associate practicing under the supervision of Dr. Rachel Horodezky,PsyD25159. He brings a compassionate, individualized approach to therapy, with a strong focus on helping clients recognize their intrinsic value. Dr. Desuacido has extensive experience working with trauma survivors and transitional age youth—individuals navigating the critical developmental period from adolescence to early adulthood.
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With a deep understanding that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, Dr. Desuacido prioritizes creating a safe, empathetic space where clients feel genuinely seen and supported. His clinical work is grounded in the belief that healing begins through a reparative relational experience—one marked by trust, connection, and emotional attunement.
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Dr. Desuacido does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, he tailors each therapeutic relationship to the client’s unique needs and goals, drawing from a flexible range of modalities. He also has a personal and professional interest in mindfulness practices, which inform his holistic approach to mental wellness.
To schedule a session with Dr. Desuacido, click here or visit DrAarond.com. To see Dr. Aaron's Psychology Today Profile click here.
DR RACHEL HORODEZKY, PSYD 25159
Dr. Rachel Horodezky, PsyD (She/Her) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director, and educator at the Center for Embodiment Medicine. She is also a certified 5Rhythms® teacher, yoga teacher and the proud mother of two young boys.
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Dr. Horodezky specializes in humanistic and existential therapies, ecotherapy, and EMDR, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care. In addition to her therapeutic work, she leads a psychological assessment clinic that blends traditional assessment tools with holistic, integrative recommendations.
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She earned her undergraduate degree from McGill University in 2004 and has served as adjunct faculty at several institutions, including John F. Kennedy University, where she taught expressive arts therapy. Her academic and clinical work has been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2004 APA Award for her undergraduate thesis and an Academic Award of Excellence from JFK University.
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Dr. Horodezky also offers 5Rhythms and Embodiment Medicine movement classes and workshops, which she integrates into her therapeutic offerings to support embodied healing and personal growth. Click here for Dr. Rachel's Psychology Today Profile
AMARA SANTOS, AMFT 139185
Amara Santos, AMFT (She/Her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Kasle. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that we are inherently relational beings—wounded and healed through our relationships. From our families of origin to the broader cultural and societal systems we live within, the quality of our relationships shapes our experiences and sense of self.
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Amara offers a safe, supportive, and brave therapeutic space where clients can process life experiences, increase self-awareness, and find relief from long-held emotional distress. She holds her clients and their full stories with deep care and respect, working to meet them exactly where they are.
Her work is informed by a feminist and liberation framework and draws from depth psychology, attachment theory, psychodynamic principles, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, and nervous system regulation. Amara supports clients in reconnecting with themselves and moving toward greater understanding, compassion, and freedom.
To schedule a session with Amara, click here or AmaraSantosTherapy.com. or click here for Amara's Psychology Today profile.
HANIA C. O'NEILL, AMFT 48220/ APCC 16949
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Hania Columbina, AMFT48220 (She/Her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and humanistic psychotherapist, practicing under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Kasle. She brings a deeply integrative approach to therapy, drawing from depth psychology, psychodynamic theory, somatic practices, ecotherapy, and attachment theory.
As a humanistic, holistic therapist, Hania is dedicated to helping women navigate life’s most tender turning points—grief, trauma, transitions, and the quiet unraveling that often accompanies them. With deep respect for the wisdom of the whole person—mind, body, heart, and spirit—she offers a safe, compassionate space to reconnect with oneself, make meaning of life’s experiences, and gently transform pain into resilience.
Hania’s work honors the interconnectedness of internal and external worlds, and she supports clients in exploring not only the stories of their past, but how those narratives live in the present—inviting insight, growth, and emotional freedom. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, moving through divorce or separation, questioning your identity in midlife, or carrying old wounds asking to be healed, Hania walks beside you with presence, care, and a belief in your innate capacity to heal.
Her approach integrates mindfulness and somatic-based practices, including Zen Buddhism and body-centered awareness, alongside trauma-informed support. When aligned with a client’s journey, she may also weave in creative expression, nature-based reflection, or spiritual exploration. She works through a lens of Acceptance and Compassion-Based Therapy, encouraging curiosity, empathy, and self-kindness.
Hania believes healing is not about “fixing” ourselves, but about returning to who we truly are—one courageous breath at a time.
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To schedule a session with Hania, click here
or or visit haniamft.com
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DR. DOUGLAS KASLE, PSY 20824
Dr. Douglas Kasle, PhD is a clinical supervisor at the Center for Embodiment Medicine. With decades of experience, his work is devoted to helping individuals move through pain and suffering while cultivating a deeper capacity to live with presence, authenticity, and emotional freedom.
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Dr. Kasle specializes in mindfulness-based and somatic practices, supporting clients in managing pain, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. His extensive background includes working with children and families, providing parent coaching, and guiding adults of all ages through emotional regulation and meaningful life transitions.
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Through a compassionate and integrative approach, Dr. Kasle helps clients access deeper layers of self-awareness and resilience, supporting greater emotional balance and joy in daily life.
To apply for an internship with Dr. Kasle, please email douglaskasle@yahoo.com
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TRACY KORPELA, APCC 16040
Tracy Korpela, APCC16040 (She/Her) is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor practicing under the supervision of Dr. Rachel Horodezky, PsyD25159. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Tracy is dedicated to helping individuals, particularly teens and young adults, navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
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Her approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and tailored to the individual’s needs. Tracy integrates a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Art Therapy, and EcoTherapy. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their experiences, develop self-awareness, and begin healing.
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Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, Tracy offers a compassionate and empowering environment to help you move forward with greater clarity and self-understanding.
To connect with Tracy or schedule a session, click here or visit her psychology today profile or visit tracykorpela.com
DAVID CASTILLO, MS, AMFT
David (DaVeed) Castillo, MS, AMFT, is an associate marriage & family therapist, AMFT #154190,
supervised by Dr. Rachel Jordana Horodezky, PsyD.
If you’re someone who feels deeply, notices subtle emotional shifts in others, or finds yourself overwhelmed in emotionally charged spaces—you’re not alone. DaVeed offers a grounded, compassionate space for clients to better understand their sensitivity and begin to experience it as a strength, rather than something to manage or hide.
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DaVeed specializes in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs), deep feelers, and individuals navigating relational dynamics. He is a trauma-informed therapist who skillfully supports clients with histories of trauma, creating a sense of safety and attunement in the therapeutic process. His work is rooted in somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness practices.
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He works especially well with men undergoing life transitions, neurodivergent individuals, and teenagers seeking authentic connection and self-understanding.
In couples therapy, DaVeed helps partners understand their emotional pacing and attachment patterns—especially in relationships where one partner tends to withdraw and the other reaches for closeness. With insight drawn from his own journey toward secure attachment, he brings patience, clarity, and care to help both partners feel seen and supported.
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In group settings, DaVeed creates emotionally rich and gently held environments for connection. He is particularly skilled in facilitating men’s groups, T-groups, and therapy groups designed for those who long for deeper connection but often feel unsure or overwhelmed when things get vulnerable. To schedule a session with Daveed click here or check out his psychology today profile or visit him at delapaztherapy.net
KAYLA COPELAND, APCC 18784
Kayla Copeland, APCC18784 (She/Her) is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor practicing under the supervision of Dr. Rachel Horodezky, PsyD25159. She believes that healing begins in presence, and her therapeutic approach is rooted in seeing each person in their wholeness—beyond symptoms or struggles—to the deeper patterns shaping their experience.
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Kayla guides clients into the here and now, where awareness becomes a catalyst for transformation. She specializes in untangling developmental wounds, unconscious beliefs, and relational dynamics that may be keeping individuals stuck. Her practice offers a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth.
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Her work is informed by Buddhist psychology, mindfulness-based practices, transpersonal psychology, somatic awareness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gestalt Therapy. Kayla works with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and codependency, supporting them in reconnecting with themselves and fostering lasting change.
To learn more please visit psychology today or to schedule a session, click here or visit kaylatahini.com.
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