Our Interns in Training
Olesya Lyukevich
Olesya Lyukevich received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from CUNY School of Professional Studies with a specialty in Psychological Development. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the College of Staten Island.
Before pursuing her degree in mental health counseling, Olesya worked as a dental hygienist. She successfully found approaches to people suffering from anxiety and has extensive experience working with various populations of people of all ages. Olesya has an empathetic and welcoming personality, and when developing therapeutic relationships, she takes into consideration the client's life narrative and individual personality. She aims to have her clients feel fully accepted and heard. Olesya’s goal is to increase clients' acceptance of their inner feelings and self-awareness. Olesya is a big believer in mindfulness-based therapy, and her overarching goal is to help clients achieve their optimal quality of life.
Alexandria Ciulla
Alexandria Ciulla received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The College of Staten Island in 2021. She is currently working on obtaining her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Alexandria is committed to creating a safe and empathetic space for her patients to feel valued, validated, and accepted. She believes that there is not a “one size fits all” approach to therapy. Therefore, she utilizes an eclectic approach to best address each patient’s unique needs. She works with her patients to understand their emotions, learn healthy coping skills, develop tools to achieve their personal goals, and improve their self-esteem. She aims to empower her patients throughout their journey in pursuing positive mental health.