


JULIE MORISON, PhD
Owner & Director | Licensed Psychologist


DREW ANDERSON, PhD
Director of Research & Outcomes | Licensed Psychologist
Eating Disorders, Body Image, Psychological & Medical Concerns Relating to Weight
Dr. Drew Anderson completed his doctoral training in Psychology at Louisiana State University and postdoctoral training at the Weight and Eating Disorders Program at the University of Pennsylvania Medical College.
Dr. Anderson is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University at Albany-SUNY, leading an active research program focused on the assessment and treatment of eating disorders, body image disturbance and psychological and medical problems associated with obesity. Dr. Anderson has authored many scientific papers and book chapters and presented numerous times at professional conferences. He is a Fellow at the Academy for Eating Disorders (FAED), and a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Academy for Eating Disorders, and the Eating Disorders Research Society
At HPA/LiveWell, Dr. Anderson specializes in treating eating disorders, body image, and anxiety disorders with various treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).


DONNA ASKEW, RN
IOP Intake Nurse


CYNTHIA BOTT, PhD, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker
Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, LGTBQ+, Crisis Interventions


PATRICIA BRADWAY, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Anxiety, Depression, Disordered Eating, Women’s Issues, Trauma
Dr. Patricia Bradway received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School. She also holds a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Dr. Bradway’s clinical areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, disordered eating, women’s issues, and recovery from trauma. Dr. Bradway uses a variety of treatment approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Psychodynamic therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy. She also encourages and practices a holistic, wellness approach to emotional health. Beyond her clinical work at HPA/LiveWell, Dr. Bradway is the Associate Director of the Counseling Department at Siena College and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Albany Medical College.


KRISTEN CARIDI, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Eating Disorders, Body Image, Anxiety, Women’s Health


VICTORIA CYMERMAN, LMSW
Licensed Clinician
Trauma, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders
Victoria Cymerman, LMSW, attended Nazareth College, School of Social Work for her undergraduate studies. She received her licensure through a one-year accelerated program at the Columbia School of Social Work. Ms. Cymerman is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
During her Master’s program, Ms. Cymerman completed an internship with the Whitney Young Health Center, where she focused on Women & Gender Studies and mindfulness. At HPA/LiveWell, her focus is intuitive eating and body image through the use of mindfulness practices, CBT and DBT.
Outside of work, Ms. Cymerman is a Registered Yoga Teacher. Combined with her clinical background, Ms. Cymerman expresses the importance of mindfulness and grounding techniques; getting out of your head and into your body in order to discover physical indicators of distress and ways to release it from the body.
One skill she is interested in learning is sign language. The best piece of advice she’s ever received was “People start to heal the moment they feel heard.”


GERARD FLORIO, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Grief, Trauma, Chronic Illness, Life Transitions
Dr. Gerard Florio received his PhD in Counseling Psychology from State University of New York at Buffalo.
Dr. Florio specializes in living with chronic/acute illness, grief and life transition, trauma, depression, and anxiety. He uses a variety of best practice treatment approaches including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Existential Psychotherapy. In addition to his work at HPA/LiveWell, Dr. Florio is the Clinical Health Psychologist at the C. R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital and the Director of Psychological Services at Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne, NY. Dr. Florio also serves on the Medical Advisory Board at Double H Ranch and is an adjunct faculty member at State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Dr. Florio’s favorite quote is, "Life isn't beautiful because it lasts forever, so time is where the miracles live" from Shane Koyczan.


JENNA M. GALLO, LMSW
Licensed Clinician
Eating Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Trauma, Anxiety
Jenna M. Gallo, LMSW, earned both her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Social Work from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany. Throughout her studies, Jenna worked as an undergraduate and graduate research assistant for various research projects.
Prior to joining HPA/LiveWell, Jenna worked with local schools and community agencies to provide consultation, professional development seminars, and therapeutic services for individuals, groups, and families. Throughout Jenna’s experience, she has developed a specialty in working with clients who have intellectual/developmental disabilities, childhood behavioral disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder/Neurodiversity, trauma, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Jenna uses a holistic and integrative therapeutic approach which stems from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Practices, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), somatic therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Jenna’s attention to detail, dedication to collaborative work, and trauma informed training/background allows her to create a safe and supportive space for the clients in her care to explore and make positive change. Outside of work, Jenna is a registered yoga teacher who enjoys engaging and teaching classes to manage stress/anxiety. Jenna also provides community habilitation services.
The best advice she’s ever received: “Vulnerability and sensitivity are not weaknesses, they are superpowers.”


ELANA GORDIS, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Couples & Family Therapy, PTSD
Dr. Elana Gordis is licensed in New York State with specialized training in couples and family therapy and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Gordis received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Yale University, before earning a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her post-doctoral training at UCLA focused on treating child and adolescent anxiety and depression. In addition to her clinical work at HPA/LiveWell, Dr. Gordis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University at Albany, SUNY. Her research program focuses on adjusting to the effects of exposure to family and community violence have on adolescents and young adults.


MATTHEW HOLMES, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorders


ROSS KRAWCZYK, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Binge Eating Disorder, Health- and Weight-related Disorders, Living Donor Assessments
Dr. Ross Krawczyk attended the University of Nebraska for his undergraduate studies and earned his master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of South Florida. Dr. Krawczyk specializes in treating eating disorders - specifically binge eating disorder - as well as anxiety disorders, health- and weight-related concerns, and obesity. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) in his therapy sessions. Dr. Krawczyk is an Associate Professor of Psychology at The College of Saint Rose and is a member of the American Psychological Association.


LAURA LIBRUK, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Body Image, Athletes
Laura Libruk, LMHC, earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Buffalo. Laura uses an integrated, person-centered approach, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. Laura has a particular interest in self-compassion and wellness interventions. Laura has experience working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders, athletes, and a wide range of mental health disorders. Prior to her career in mental health, Laura received her undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo where she was on the Division 1 Cross country and track and field teams. Laura owns two Canine Good Citizen dogs, Moose and Nova, who are on their way to become therapy dogs. Laura’s favorite quote is “You can do anything but not everything.”


AMINA MAHMOOD, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Multicultural Psychology, Health Psychology, Relationship Issues
Dr. Amina Mahmood completed her ‘A’ Levels of schooling in English Literature, Economics and Math with Statistics at the University College of Islamabad, Pakistan. She attended the State University of New York at Albany for her Bachelor’s Degree, where she majored in Psychology with Honors and minored in English. Dr. Mahmood is a member of the American Psychological Association, specifically Division 17 (the Society for Counseling Psychology) and Division 45 (the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race). She is also a member of the New York State Psychological Association and a member of the Division of Culture, Race and Ethnicity (DCRE).
Dr. Mahmood specializes in multicultural psychology, working with ethnic minorities, the Muslim population, immigrant and refugee populations, health psychology, and relationship issues including interpersonal violence. She utilizes the many different treatment approaches such as, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Practices, Motivational, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Multicultural Therapy. Her treatment lens and theoretical orientation is feminist-multicultural psychotherapy.
Dr. Mahmood is currently the President of the Albany Collegiate Interfaith Center, a not-for-profit organization focused on building interfaith relationships and increasing interfaith understanding. Dr. Mahmood is also a certified yoga instructor. She has two favorite pieces of advice, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time” from Maya Angelou and, “It’s good to leave each day behind, like flowing water, free of sadness. Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today new seeds are growing” from Rumi.


MARIANNE NETTINA, ANP-C, PMHNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Marianne Nettina is an experienced Board Certified Nurse Practitioner, licensed in Adult Health as well as Psychiatry. Her current practice focus is primarily in the mental health field, providing medication management as well as therapeutic guidance to her patients.
Ms. Nettina completed her RN training in Buffalo, NY, and her graduate work at Syracuse University. She went on to complete a Post Master’s Certificate in Psychiatry/Mental Health from Stony Brook University. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in Adult Health and also nationally board certified in Psychiatry/Mental Health.
She has a broad professional background. She provided management and supervision as director of Surgical Services while in Syracuse, practiced in New York City and Glens Falls in Radiation Oncology and was the primary Nurse Practitioner for a large Gastroenterology practice in Pennsylvania. As an educator, Ms. Nettina has trained nurse practitioners as a preceptor at Columbia University in New York City and was an associate professor of nursing at SUNY Adirondack. Her nursing background makes her uniquely qualified to provide guidance and strategies for healthy lifestyle transition and maintenance. Ms. Nettina is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and New York State Nurse Practitioner Association.


ALISON R. OLIVER, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Eating Disorders, Body Image, Anxiety Disorders
Allison R. Oliver, LMHC, received her Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Albany and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counselling from the College of Saint Rose. She is a member of American Counseling Association and the New York Mental Health Counselors Association.
Ms. Oliver specializes in treating adolescents and adults with eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Humanistic Therapy, SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy), Mindfulness Practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
She is a volunteer at Double H Ranch which provides specialized camp experiences for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses.


MADELYN OLSON, RD/CDN
Registered Dietitian
Eating Disorders, Nutrition Counseling
Madelyn Olson is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist. She received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Vermont and completed her dietetic internship at Cornell University. Ms. Olson provides group nutrition counseling for eating disorders through our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as well as individual nutrition counseling with a focus on intuitive eating and food freedom. Ms. Olson has volunteered working closely with young children to provide nutrition education. One skill she would like to learn is how to make sourdough bread.


REBECCA TEBANO, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Women’s Health, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, and Depression
Rebecca Tebano, LMHC, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from SUNY Oswego and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of Saint Rose. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, and a former board member of the Infant Mental Health Association.
Ms. Tebano specializes in treating adolescents, adults, and family for various concerns, including fertility and postpartum concerns. She also offers Solution Focused Therapy with a humanistic, personalized approach. Ms. Tebano provides a safe space for people to feel welcome and relaxed in sharing their concerns.
The best advice Ms. Tebano once received: “The time will pass either way, it’s up to you how you spend it”.


MELISSA THEM, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Children and Adolescent Behavior, Psychological & Education Assessments


CARLI VOELLM, LMSW
Licensed Clinician & Program Coordinator
Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders


TAMMY WEBER, RD/CDN
Registered Dietitian | Certified Dietitian Nutritionist
Eating Disorders, Nutrition Counseling
Tammy Weber is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist with 20 years’ experience in nutrition counseling for eating disorders. She earned a bachelor's degree in business from Villanova University and graduated from the Registered Dietitian/Nutrition program at Russell Sage College.
Ms. Weber provides individual and group nutrition counseling for eating disorders through our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and individual appointments, ensuring a personal meal plan for each individual.
Ms. Weber is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and leads community education presentations on eating disorders, body image, sports nutrition, healthy heart eating, wellness and a lifestyle change of eating habits.


ALEXANDRIA WEIDENBAUM, LMSW
Licensed Social Worker
Eating Disorders, Trauma


KATHERINE WELLS, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker
Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Gender Identity
