Team Members

Susan Cappi, LCSW is a retired psychotherapist with decades of experience in DBT, eating disorders, mood disorders, and BPD. She worked at New York Presbyterian/Payne Whitney and later opened a private practice with Dena Agapion.

Melissa Peaslee, LMHC is a psychotherapist with over decades of experience specializing in DBT and CBT. She works with children, adolescents, and adults and has trained clinicians.

Fiona Williams, LMSW is a psychotherapist in training at Columbia University, studying DBT. She is passionate about helping clients build emotional regulation skills and create meaningful change.

Dena Agapion, LCSW is a psychotherapist with decades of experience in DBT, CBT, and trauma treatment. She co-founded a private practice with Susan Cappi and works with adults facing complex diagnoses, including BPD and PTSD.

Talia Saxe, LCSW is a psychotherapist trained in DBT, RO-DBT, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in clinical and community settings.

Anna is a Master of Social Work student at Columbia University studying DBT, with experience in community mental health and trauma-focused care.

Emily Stowell, LCSW is a DBT specialist with experience treating personality disorders, addictions, and compulsive behaviors. Trained at Columbia University and by Dr. Charles Swenson, she now maintains a private practice helping adults build fulfilling lives.

Haruna Otani, LMSW-P is a psychotherapist trained in Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and EMDR with experience supporting individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.