Meet our team
Experienced, compassionate clinicians dedicated to your wellbeing
Our Expertise
About Our Specialists
Jose J. Vasquez, LCSW-R
Clinical Director
✎ Fordham University Advanced Standing Program | Albert Ellis Institute (Postgraduate)
Mr. Jose J. Vasquez is an experienced Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist who earned his Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University Advanced Standing Program with a concentration in couples, individuals, as well as children and adolescent therapy. He earned his postgraduate degree at the Albert Ellis Institute. Mr. Vasquez is fully bilingual and bi-cultural.
Clinical Expertise
Specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma in children, adolescents, and adults. Also specializes in children on the ADHD and Autism Spectrum. Extensive experience in individual and couples therapy.
Approach to Care
Emphasizes Interpersonal, Rational Emotive, Cognitive Behavioral, and Supportive Psychotherapy, combined with Clinical Supervision.
Ieshea Green
THERAPIST
✎ Lehman College (BSW, 2004) | Adelphi University (MSW, 2007)
Ieshea completed her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Lehman College and her Master's in Social Work at Adelphi University. She has dedicated many years to working with at-risk youth to assist them with overcoming trials and setbacks associated with environmental, physical, and emotional stressors.
Clinical Expertise
Specialties include Women's Issues, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family Reunification, and Relationship Building. Works with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings.
Approach to Care
Strengths-based approach guided by individual client needs. Modalities include DBT, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Short-term Problem Solving. Utilizes psychodynamic and systems theories for holistic exploration.
Shanequa Mack
Therapist
✎ Adelphi University
Shanequa Mack is a Licensed Social Worker with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. A proud graduate of Adelphi University, Shanequa has dedicated her career to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Clinical Expertise
Specializes in treating Depression and Anxiety using evidence-based approaches to help clients build resilience and improve their emotional well-being.
Approach to Care
Compassionate, client-centered approach committed to fostering a safe, inclusive therapeutic environment for all clients.
Melissa Rivera, M.S., MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor
✎ Long Island University, M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
Melissa is a bilingual mental health counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and severe stress, emotional-regulation difficulties, personality disorders, substance-use concerns, family conflict, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her passion for this work is shaped by her personal experiences as a parent and caregiver, as well as her understanding of how meaningful therapeutic support can help people reconnect with themselves and move forward. Melissa provides services in both English and Spanish.
Clinical Expertise
Melissa utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, strengths-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and person-centered approaches. She also has training in marriage counseling and experience facilitating CBT and DBT skills groups, support groups, psychoeducational groups, adolescent groups, virtual groups, and Intensive Outpatient Program services. Melissa particularly enjoys helping couples and families strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and develop healthier relationship patterns.
Approach to Care
Melissa’s approach is warm, collaborative, flexible, and nonjudgmental. She recognizes that every client brings unique experiences, strengths, cultural backgrounds, and goals to therapy, and she tailors treatment to meet each person’s individual needs. Through a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, empathy, and authenticity, Melissa helps clients develop practical coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and build the confidence and resilience needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Sierra Mason
Therapist
✎ University of Pittsburgh (MSW)
Sierra is a deeply committed clinical social worker guided by the belief that every individual has the potential for profound, meaningful change. She works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages.
Clinical Expertise
Uses a variety of therapeutic modalities — CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a Psychoanalytic Framework — to meet clients where they are and help them unlock their true potential.
Approach to Care
Takes a holistic approach addressing mind, body, and spirit. Creates a space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. Believes true change comes from within.
Nicole Wright
Therapist
✎ Walden University (MSW)
Nicole is a Licensed Master Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, family conflict, and life transitions. Nicole is passionate about creating a therapeutic space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted while building the skills and confidence needed to navigate life's challenges.
Clinical Expertise
Provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment. Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, strengths-based interventions, emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, family conflict, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Approach to Care
Nicole's approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and client-centered. She believes every individual brings unique strengths, experiences, and goals to therapy, and she tailors treatment to each client's specific needs. By building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, empathy, and authenticity, Nicole helps clients develop practical coping strategies, increase resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Jessica Anson
Therapist
✎ Fordham University
Jessica is a Licensed Social Worker with additional training in Grief Work (children & families), TF-CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, and Play Therapy. She also specializes in LGBTQ+ youth support.
Clinical Expertise
Provides an open, compassionate, non-judgmental environment. Skilled in Grief Work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, TF-CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Play Therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
Approach to Care
Holistic, client-centered, strength-based, collaborative approach. Uses a variety of modalities to customize treatment plans and support each client's unique journey.
Our Commitment
What Sets Our Team Apart
Every clinician at Southern Dutchess Behavioral Group brings dedication, expertise, and genuine compassion to every session.
Licensed Professionals
Bilingual Services
Ongoing Professional Development
Team Members
Dr. Ryan Meshulam, MD, MS
Melissa Rivera, M.S., MHC-LP
William Santana, LMHC, CCTAP
Erin Amatetti, LMSW
Nicole Iliev, LMHC
Lori W. Siktberg, LCSW-R
Lori Baxter, LCSW
Samar Khourshed, LMSW
Priscilla Taylor, LMSW
Jonelle Calle, LMSW
Erica Magnani, LMSW
Nicole Wright, LMSW
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