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Pelham Together is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that supports the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of our youth by establishing connections. We connect our youth to leadership, mentors, employment, social and service opportunities, and mental health resources. For parents/caregivers and families, we facilitate connections to one another and to relevant information on youth-related topics and risks.
Due to the growing need for affordable and accessible mental health services, Pelham Together is now provides counseling services to the young people in our community. This new youth counseling program, Pelham Together Counseling, provides short-term counseling to youth aged 7-21 years old. We will continue to provide the entire community with longer-term referrals to local providers as requested.
Approach
Pelham Together Counseling provides low-to-no cost, short-term counseling (3-6 months) to Pelham youth, aged 7-21. Program Director, Kim Trapasso, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will supervise graduate-level, social work interns who will provide the therapy. Counseling will take place in offices at Huguenot Memorial Church, walkable from the middle and high schools. Pricing will be based on a sliding scale, and families will determine their ability to pay. No one will be turned away for financial reasons. Insurance will not be necessary or accepted.
If it is determined that a client’s particular needs require more specialized care, staff will refer families to appropriate mental health services. Referrals will also be made after the 3-6 month time frame, if ongoing care is required. Pelham Together will continue to offer referral services for mental health supports at no cost. Information for this type of support can be found here.
For consultation or to schedule an appointment, please contact Kim Trapasso, LCSW at:
phone: 914-913-3454, or,
email: counseling@pelhamtogether.org
All inquiries, and subsequent communication regarding treatment and/or referrals are completely confidential; all policies and protocols are HIPAA compliant.
Our PT Counseling Staff:
Kim Trapasso, LCSW, PT Counseling Program Manager/Supervisor
Kim is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. Prior to joining Pelham Together in 2023 for the launch of Pelham Together Counseling, Kim was a social worker and clinician at Westchester Institute for Human Development’s Family Program, specializing in providing mental health services to children and families involved in the Westchester County Child Welfare system. Kim’s experience as a social worker includes providing individual and group therapy to children, facilitating caregiver support groups, teaching parenting skills, and the training and supervision of graduate students of social work. Kim received her MSW from Fordham Graduate School of Social Service and has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. Prior to becoming a social worker, Kim’s experience working for non-profits includes teaching preschool at Easter Seals Project Explore and providing behavioral therapy to children with disabilities at Jewish Family and Children’s Service (Waltham, MA). She has been a resident of Westchester County for much of her life and enjoys spending time with her husband and two-year-old daughter.
Ashiya Dorria, PT Counseling Graduate Intern
Ashiya completed her undergraduate studies in psychology and is currently in her second year of the social work graduate program at Hunter College. Before joining Pelham Together, she served as a social work intern at a NYC hospital, gaining experience working with a diverse range of individuals. She has volunteered at Crisis Text Line, providing support to those in moments of crisis. In her downtime, she finds joy in the simple things—cuddling with her cats, engaging her creative side through collage art, and leisurely walks in nature.
Nick Martin, PT Counseling Graduate Intern
Nick grew up in Pelham and recently moved back home after spending the last eight years between Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Mahopac. He completed his undergraduate studies in strategic communications and is currently in his second semester of the mental health counseling program at Manhattan College. Nick is employed as a mental health activities specialist at a Westchester-based psychiatric hospital where he assists adolescents in developing coping skills based in recreation and creative arts. In his free time, Nick enjoys playing basketball and spending time in nature with friends. He feels grateful and excited to be able to support the community that supported him throughout his childhood.
Emma Murray-Bilanych, PT Counseling Graduate Intern
Emma Murray-Bilanych is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College where she was a presidential scholar. For her undergraduate degree, she studied neuropsychology, music, and writing. She received a masters degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sexuality, Women, and Gender from Columbia University. She is currently pursuing a second masters degree in School Psychology. She is excited to join Pelham Together this summer!
Ananda Parris, PT Counseling Graduate Intern
Ananda graduated Cum Laude from Binghamton University with a degree in Human
Development. She is currently a graduate student at NYU pursuing a Masters degree in Social Work, and will be doing her second year internship at Pelham Together. Ananda is bilingual in English and Spanish and has been a resident of Westchester County her entire life. She is really excited to be a part of the Pelham Community for the next year. In her free time, Ananda enjoys spending time in nature and expressing herself through creative mediums such as photography and painting.