Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center

OUR TEAM

Team

LMCCC LEADERSHIP

Mark Levy, Ph.D.

Executive Director

I joined LMCCC as an Intern in 2005. As Clinical Supervisor, I am passionate about mentoring our team of gifted clinicians and creating programming to support our local community in English and Spanish. My work has focused on adapting Dialectical Behavioral Therapy into our group practice with students, parents, and school personnel. I have also overseen our La Casa program, which supports our Spanish speaking neighbors, since its inception in 2016. In addition to supervising staff and running groups at LMCCC, I maintain a private practice in Larchmont. My background includes a BS with honors in Psychology and MSW, both from NYU and a clinical internship at Weill Cornell Medicine. Although I wanted to be a therapist since I was in high school, I took a detour and had a rewarding career in human resources. The decision to change careers and follow my heart was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Christine Hidalgo Danberg, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

Alan Dienstag, Psy.D.

Clinical Director &

Parent Center Co-founder

Dr. Alan Dienstag is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Larchmont and the Clinical Director of the Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center (LMCCC). Dr. Dienstag received his doctoral degree from Yeshiva University and did his clinical internship at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital/ New York State Psychiatric Institute. He supervises and oversees all clinical work at the LMCCC and is the co-founder of the Parent Center at the LMCCC, a service that supports parents with an array of services including curriculum based training and frequent presentations for local parents throughout the community. He is very proud to be associated with this one-of-a-kind, vibrant center and its commitment to access, training and community.

I obtained my Ph.D. from George Mason University in 1996. After completing my internship and post doctoral fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, I was hired to be the head psychologist on the Adolescent Inpatient unit. After taking a few years off to raise my family, I returned to counseling at the LMCCC. Together with Alan Dienstag I cofounded the Parent Center, a division of LMCCC dedicated to supporting and educating parents including the Parent Circle, an 8-week parent skills group that has been supporting and educating local parents for the last 10 years. When I am not at the counseling center or in my private practice I like to hike with my badly behaved dog, ski, play bridge and eat long dinners with friends.

Katie Sawyer, Ph.D.

Parent Center Co-founder &

Staff Supervisor

SUPERVISORY TEAM

I joined the center in 2009 as a graduate intern and have been here ever since. I graduated from Boston College with a BA in psychology and Fordham University with an MSW. My post graduate training includes dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Over time my role at the counseling center has expanded from individual and family counseling to overseeing and developing curriculum for our school-based programs, and more recently supervising our graduate interns. In my spare time I love to read, watch baseball (a LOT) and spend as much time as possible at the beach.

Christina Grimes, LCSW

Student Internship Program & School Groups Supervisor

Caren “Curbie” Oestreich Cohen is the School Groups Coordinator and a staff psychotherapist at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center (LMCCC). She earned her M.S.W. from Fordham University and a B.A. in Art History from Skidmore College. Curbie began working with students at Hommocks Middle School and now leads groups at the elementary and high school levels. She especially enjoys running groups for middle and high schoolers. Before joining LMCCC, Curbie worked at The Museum of Modern Art, where she loved spending time with her favorite painting, Broadway Boogie Woogie by Piet Mondrian.

Curbie Cohen, LCSW

School Groups Coordinator

Staff Psychotherapist

I joined LMCCC in 2012, where I oversee the intake department, supervise staff, and facilitate school groups. In addition, I maintain a private practice focused on adolescents and young adults. My career began at FEGS in NYC, followed by roles in criminal justice at the Center for Court Innovation and New York County Defender Services, advocating for alternatives to incarceration for individuals with mental illness. I’ve also worked as a therapist at the Fifth Avenue Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy. I hold a B.S. from Penn State and an M.S.W. from NYU. I live in Westchester with my family and enjoy beach days and long walks with my dog.

Cara Davidson, LCSW

Intake Coordinator

David Gougelet, LCSW

Staff Supervisor

David joined the Community Counseling Center as an intern in 2016, subsequently joining the staff as a psychotherapist the following year. Between 2020 and 2025, David oversaw the Center's internship program, before transitioning into his current role as a staff supervisor. David graduated from Fordham University with an MSW in 2017, following an academic career as a philosophy professor. In addition to his role as supervisor, David has a private practice in Larchmont, in which he works with adolescents and adults. In his spare time, David likes to spend as much time in the woods as he can.

Maria Caballero, B.A.

Office & Fiscal Manager

Prior to working at the LMCCC, Maria was an early childhood teacher for appx 12 years and brings her appreciation and passion for social-emotional development, connection, growth, and structure to the organization. Since 2022, Maria has been handling the daily operations, as well as administrative, fiscal and practical needs of the Center, while also providing behind-the-scenes support to the LMCCC staff. Maria also assists with LM-Connects initiatives, serves as a 988 counselor, enjoys quality time with beloved family and friends, and volunteers as a soprano choir member for Larchmont’s Saints John & Paul parish. She is an advocate for individuals with special needs, health & wellness, loves animals and nature, great cuisine and the arts.

COUNSELING STAFF

I have a masters in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Columbia and an MSW from Fordham. I also attended the Center for Modern Psychoanalysis. I worked for 10 years at North Shore University Hospital in their Vocational Rehabilitation program where I did individual counseling, coordinated the group therapy program and supervised interns. I had a private practice, worked for VESID and came to the Larchmont -Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center as a social work intern in 1999. This is where I found a community I knew would be my permanent home. The level of expertise, caring for each other and the quality of the supervision were beyond anything I encountered before. Each staff member is respected and encouraged to be the best version of themselves.

I am passionate about daylillies and dancing!

Debby Miller, LMSW

Staff Psychotherapist

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Amy Pace, LCSW

Staff Psychotherapist

Liza Benner is marriage and family therapist who specializes in helping couples, adolescents, and families build strong, healthy, and fulfilling relationships. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Loyola University Maryland. Liza began her clinical training at LMCCC as a graduate intern and is proud to continue serving the Mamaroneck community through her ongoing work at the center. In addition to her therapeutic practice, Liza organizes LMCCC’s parent orientation sessions and leads “Life Skills” groups in both the elementary schools and Hommocks Middle School.

Michele Kalt, LMSW

Staff Psychotherapist

I am a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist (English/Spanish) with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I specialize in working with the Spanish-speaking community, offering culturally responsive care and creating tailored programs that address the unique needs of our diverse populations. My therapeutic approach integrates EMDR, TF-CBT (certified), Narrative Therapy, CBT, and DBT to provide individualized, evidence-based support. As a musician and advocate for creative healing, I also incorporate art and music into my practice when appropriate, fostering deeper connection and personal growth.

Sabina Calle, MFT

Staff Psychotherapist

LA CASA

Diana Medina is a licensed bilingual counselor with a Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University. With a warm, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based interventions to each client’s developmental stage and unique needs, empowering them to build resilience and enhance overall well-being. Passionate about community outreach, Diana collaborates with local schools and organizations to promote wellness and increase access to mental health resources. She is also a certified Nutritional Health Coach through IIN and enjoys cooking, rollerblading, and spending time with her family.

Diana Medina, LMSW

Staff Psychotherapist

LA CASA

Robin Linder, LCSW

Consultant

I was employed as the psychologist at the Mamaroneck Avenue School for 30 years working with students, families and staff. There I developed a special interest in counseling siblings and working with families who have a child with a disability. For the past ten years, I have worked as a consultant at LMCCC, assisting in the development of curriculum and co-leading groups for parents of children with challenging behaviors.

Joan Chess, School Psychologist

Consultant

Liza Benner, LMFT

Staff Pyschotherapist

Elisabeth Wolfe earned her M.S.W. and J.D. from Fordham University and her B.A. from Skidmore College. After raising her two children, she began her clinical training as an intern with the Rye Youth Council and Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center (LMCCC) working in both school and clinic settings. Now a post-graduate fellow at LMCCC, she supports children, teens, and families through counseling and prevention services. Before becoming a social worker, Elisabeth co-produced Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning programming for children’s television.

Elisabeth Wolfe, LMSW

LMCCC Fellow

Caroline Leonard is part of the newly formed fellowship program following her internship at LMCCC and works with teens, adults and families as a therapist. She earned her MSW from Fordham University and holds a B.S. in Fashion Design from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Prior to her career shift into social work, Caroline spent a decade at Spotify. She recently discovered a love for playing mahjong and looks forward to teaching her family the game when they are ready.

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Caroline Leonard, MSW

LMCCC Fellow

LMCCC Partners in the Community

We work closely with The Mamaroneck School District, which consists of Murray, Chatsworth, Mamaroneck Avenue, and Central Elementary schools, Hommocks Middle School, and Mamaroneck High School. Students come from the Village of Larchmont, the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck. The district is both ethnically and economically diverse and has grown by about 16% in the past ten years to a total enrollment of approximately 5,300 students.

Explore our In-School Programs page for more information about the on-site services we offer at Hommocks.

The Community Resource Center (formerly Hispanic Resource Center) was founded in 1998 to promote the cultural, economic, educational and professional integration of immigrants to the already established larger community and to advocate for those in need. They aim to provide the tools to prepare new immigrant families to become self-sufficient and active members of the community.

Our Spanish-speaking La Casa service frequently collaborates with the CRC on programs that benefit both communities.

LMCCC has established LM Connects to provide a forum to bring community shareholders to the table. It is our hope that together we can address shared concerns of our neighbors in a cooperative and dynamic environment that is able to draw upon the many resources and expertise of our community to best address issues that affect the wellbeing of our families. Learn more about LM Connects here.