Clinicians:

Prior to studying to become a clinical psychologist, Dr. Hunter was a fledgling actor immersed in improv comedy and made a living for a decade as a personal trainer. These experiences highly influence both her perspective on humanity and mental health, as well as her approach to clinical work. She realized long before entering her studies the importance of relationships and the profound healing effects of humor, comradery, and physical activity. In addition, she realized in working with “the worried well” the continuum on which emotional suffering resides and the extensive suffering that exists due to our current cultural society.

A good laugh is a mighty good thing, a rather too scarce a good thing

– Herman Melville

Dr. Hunter received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, her master’s degree from New York University, and her doctorate degree from Long Island University – Post. She has additional training in DBT, Internal Family Systems, trauma sensitive yoga, and other trauma-informed practices. Certifications include: Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), Trauma Art Narrative Therapy, and American Red Cross Training in Disaster Mental Health Services.

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Before joining MindClear, Megan worked in community mental health and primary care settings. She is trained in EMDR and Trauma focused CBT and is experienced in supporting individuals with histories of adversity, and intergenerational and complex trauma. She understands that all humans struggle with periods of despair, grief, and loss of meaning. Committed to broadening her perspective and knowledge, Megan has completed trainings in Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor psychotherapy, Integrative Harm Reduction, The Maastricht Approach to Hearing Voices, and liberation-based healing practices.

Jenna earned her master’s degree from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and has graduated from the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) Trauma Studies and Trauma Master Course Post Graduate Programs. Jenna specializes in attachment-based wounds, understanding procedural behavioral and thought patterns that can impact your lens of the world. Jenna uses her training to create a holistic, hands-on approach to therapy to establish an individual plan for each of her clients to help deepen their understanding and build new responses to others and the world.

Jenna also focuses on using the body’s wisdom as a tool for intuitive healing and bringing light to how resilient humans are. Jenna will weave mindfulness practices throughout the session to help slow down and provide room for the body to communicate with the mind.

Juliette earned her master’s degree from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. She considers human behavior and emotions through the lens of attachment theory and utilizes an individualized approach to treatment, incorporating skills from Motivational Interviewing and CBT into her work. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and deeply values the importance of social justice—she understands and acknowledges the impact of oppression on individuals and communities. Juliette has had extensive experience in a variety of settings including a hospital emergency room, an inpatient psychiatric unit, and an outpatient addictions clinic. She has particular experience with adolescents and young adults, families, survivors of trauma, substance abuse, women’s issues, and grief and loss.