About Us
Meet Our Team
GARY KATZ
Director, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT
As the founder of The Center for Intimacy Recovery, Gary has found that without a sense of intimacy with oneself, people can’t fully experience intimacy with someone else.
NANCY TRICAMO
Clinical Director, LCSW,
CSAT, CPTT
Nancy Tricamo received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work from New York University. After working in the field for several years, she attended a four-year program at The Training Institute for Mental Health, receiving a certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in 1998.
EVANGELOS DANIELS
Clinical Supervisor, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT
Evangelos' training includes various methods of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy for the treatment of various conditions including: depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family concerns, and life adjustment issues - in individuals, couples, and families.
ROSIE SILVA
MHC
Rosie has significant experience aiding individuals and couples in achieving deeper intimacy with themselves and others. Specializing in betrayal trauma and sexual addiction, she possesses a deep understanding of the key issues necessary for healing, recovery, and healthier relationships.
JEFF ADELSON
LMSW, CPTT
Jeff received his MSW from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. He has worked in the field of addiction for 15+ years and understands how self-soothing behaviors can often become destructive and difficult habits to break.
GILBERT A. NICK
LCSW, CSAT-Candidate
Gilbert earned his Master in Social Work from Columbia. He trained using cognitive-behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, & mindfulness-based techniques to support clients coping with compulsive behaviors, and intimacy & relationship difficulties.
TAKIYAH WALCOTT
LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Takiyah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of New York. She earned her M.S in Marriage and Family Therapy at Long Island University and specializes in sex therapy. Takiyah’s approach to therapy is warm, open-minded, collaborative, and supportive.
ISOLDE SUNDET
LMHC
Isolde is a licensed psychotherapist (LMHC) with 10 years of counseling and assessment experience. Isolde primarily uses a psychodynamic approach to counseling but utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy and short-term solution focused therapy when appropriate.
ERIKA SANTOSUOSSO
LMSW, CSAT-Candidate
Erika fosters a warm & collaborative environment to meet the unique needs of her clients. With an open-minded and inclusive approach to therapy, Erika combines techniques such as ACT, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and DBT to provide a comprehensive & tailored treatment.
MICHAEL FRIEDMAN
LPC, CSAT-Candidate
Mike Friedman, a Licensed Professional Counselor, is passionate about working with individuals and couples. With a strong commitment to evidence-based treatments, Mike strives to enhance client wellness and facilitate healing from trauma.
NICOLE AMESBURY
LMHC
Nicole is a psychotherapist, (LMHC) licensed in Florida, who for over a decade, has helped people navigate through relationship dilemmas, anxiety, trauma recovery, personality and identity concerns with her genuine care, warmth and wisdom.
ADRIANNA XUE
M.A.
Adrianna believes that the client is the expert of their own life. She aims to meet the client where they are by creating a safe, non judgmental space grounded in respect, compassion and empathy.
SARA A. HERRERA
LMSW
Sara is dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and intimate partners to navigate the complex challenges of their sexual and intimate lives, whether in the aftermath of relationship crises or with long-standing issues.
MICHELLE CRUZ
LMSW, CSAT Candidate
Michelle became a LMSW after twenty years in corporate training and teaching in higher education. She earned her second master’s degree from Fordham in Social Work. Her focus is to help clients achieve self-acceptance and build healthy connections in relationships.
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AKIVA TOLCHIN
MFT, CTNC-LC
Akiva is a psychotherapist (MFT-LP) and a relational trauma specialist. Holding an attuned and empathetic space, Akiva applies evidence-based trauma therapy, collaborating with clients to explore, realize, and process everything to the core of the psyche.
HANNAH SALAZAR
LCSW
Hannah has spent the past decade helping clients develop deeper intimacy with themselves and others. She works with individuals to help them break free from intimacy avoidant behaviors as well as self defeating patterns of thinking.
SASHA PETTUS
Clinical Intern
Sasha is currently a second-year Master's student in Mental Health and Wellness at NYU. Her passion lies in cultivating a compassionate and supportive environment for all clients, employing various therapeutic techniques to cater to their individual needs.
ADRIAN MULLINGS
Recovery Coach
Adrian serves as a coach to guide people in recovery. He works on multiple levels with clients, introducing them to recovery and walking side by side on their journey in getting acclimatized to the recovery process and through day-to-day challenges that come up.
JEFF GOULD
Recovery Coach
Jeff's compassionate and insightful approach has guided numerous individuals in navigating their spiritual journeys, addressing various aspects of emotional and mental well-being.
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ALY BAILEY
Billing Manager / Executive Assistant
Alexandrea “Aly” is a literal Jill of All Trades. She holds degrees in Clinical Psychology as well as Business Administration and to satisfy her lifelong love of learning, she will be testing for her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Summer 2023.
CHRISTI FONTANA
Practice Manager
Christi Fontana is often the first point of contact between clients and the Center for Intimacy Recovery. She knows how heavy it can be to pick up the phone and ask for help. Christi helps potential clients understand the therapy process, figure out what type of therapy will be most helpful and which therapist will be the best fit for them.
COURTNEY NOCITI
Practice Manager
Courtney brings a deep passion for mental health and a dedicated approach to guiding patients at the start of their recovery journeys. With a focus on fostering a compassionate and efficient consultation process, Courtney ensures that each client receives personalized attention and care, aligning with the individual goals of those she works with.
DIANA GARCIA
Social Media Manager
Diana is a seasoned social media manager and operations consultant with a background in psychology and human resources. She brings a unique perspective to marketing and practice management, combining her expertise in mental health with her skills in business strategy.
Clinical Consultants
Clinical Consultants are independent professionals with a specific area of expertise which the Center for Intimacy Recovery draws from and utilizes in our team based approach for our clients.
AMANDA LEFKOWITZ
DNP, PMHNP
Dr. Amanda Lefkowitz is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who earned her doctoral degree from Columbia University, where she was the recipient of The Doctor of Nursing Practice Award for clinical excellence.