Our Approach
What we're thinking.
We provide an integrative approach to mental health
that is holistic, attuned, and relational.
We are collaborative, direct & engaged in the therapy process.
This therapeutic approach unites the therapist’s competence with your strengths in order to create change.
We think Holistically.
In treatment with us, you will join with the therapist to recognize your strengths and identify alternate possibilities in order to improve life as a whole: physically, emotionally, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.
We think relationally.
Whether we meet with you individually, with your significant other, or with your entire family tree, we will treat you and address your struggles within the context of your larger world.
We are committed to equity, social justice and upholding human rights
With respect and consideration, we will explore the cultural and intersectional narratives that influence your identity and how you view your presenting circumstances.
Our Therapists
Who we are
Dana M. Galante, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Founder, Clinical Director & Supervisor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Dana founded CMFT as a solo-practice in 2005 after gaining invaluable experience in various other mental health settings helping others cope with some of life’s most disruptive challenges: natural disasters, chronic illness, complex grief and loss, and traumatic childhood experiences. She has since expanded the practice in hopes of having a positive impact on her community. As the Clinical Director and Supervisor of CMFT, she now enjoys leading a team of Licensed, Limited-Permit/Associate, and Student Intern therapists.
Dana is a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in New York and New Jersey and a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She earned a Bachelors degree in Child Development/Family Relations and Psychology and a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from East Carolina University. After graduating, she received post-graduate training in evidence based practices such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Gottman Method.
In therapy with you, Dana will bring her calm, curious, unassuming presence along with an integrated holistic approach to therapy - and a bit of humor when appropriate. She enjoys working with couples and individuals who are searching for more meaningful connections in their lives, especially around the issues of becoming a parent, family planning, infertility, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. .
Katrina Svoboda, MA, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist
Katrina, LMFT is passionate about helping her clients cultivate resilient relationships grounded in a strong sense of self. As a mother of two young children, she often works with clients trying to make sense of the transitions into coupledom, marriage, fertility and pregnancy, and having and raising kids. Trained in relational and systemic therapy practices, Katrina uses a direct, engaging, nonjudgmental approach in working with clients to balance deep emotional awareness and practical changes. She offers a safe place to explore the most difficult questions and emotions about ourselves and our relationships.
Katrina received her undergraduate degree from Yale and attended Iona for her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. She worked for many years in corporate America, and understands the demands of balancing seemingly unending responsibility.
Katrina is licensed in NY and MI.
Daniela Bellows Schreiber, MS, MFT-LP
Associate Psychotherapist
I am dedicated to creating a dignified and nonjudgmental space where we can unravel the conflicts in your life, discuss past challenges, and embark on a path towards achieving your personal goals. Within this nurturing environment, you will find respect for who you are and compassion for the struggles you face.
I will tailor our therapeutic process to meet your specific needs. Drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Relational Life Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we will discover the unique combination that works best for you.
Education: NYU Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Experience: The Parnes Clinic, Bronx NY, Family Services of Westchester, Hastings on the Hudson.
Catherine Foley, MFT-LP
Associate Psychotherapist
Thank you for considering me as part of your community of care. I am eager to collaborate with you with compassion and presence as we consider the complexities you are navigating, while we get curious about ways to build nourishment, healing, and regeneration in your life. Affirming your sense of agency and identity, and your capacity to thrive is paramount to my approach.
My therapeutic philosophy is liberatory and intersectional, and my approach is integrative, somatic, and creative. I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals, couples, and families. Other areas of expertise include neurodivergence, relationship diversity and sex therapy, life transitions and adjustment, perinatal support, and grief and loss. In all of my work, I am informed by anti-racist, anti-ableist, abolitionist, and decolonial frameworks that unpack and dismantle internalized oppression.
Education
M.S., Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
Sex Therapy Graduate Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
Ecotherapy Graduate Certificate, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
B.A., Smith College, Northampton, MA
Sara Vetter, MFT Intern
Psychotherapist Intern
Through a relational, humanistic and systemic approach, we will deepen and expand your understanding of yourself and find the innate capacity we all have for healing and change.
I have worked supporting and centering the female experience as a childbirth educator, lactation counselor and birth doula. As a mother of 3, I deeply understand the ever changing roles and demands we face individually and in partnership. I hope to guide individuals and couples find and reveal themselves in a safe, non judgmental and collaborative effort.
Education
M.S. Candidate, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mercy University
B.A., Literature and Philosophy, New York University
Hannah Katz, MFT Intern
Psychotherapist Intern
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families find balance and healing through a holistic and relational approach to therapy. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative journey between the client and therapist. My role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel empowered to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Together, we can work to identify your strengths, navigate your challenges, and find the most effective strategies to support your personal growth and well-being.
Currently completing my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University, my training includes a foundation in Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST), a flexible and comprehensive approach that focuses on understanding and addressing the complex interactions within individuals and their relational environments. This focus allows me to tailor interventions to your unique needs, considering the various systems you are a part of (family, work, social, cultural etc..). I am excited to bring my background, skills, and dedication to the team at CMFT and look forward to supporting you on your therapy journey.
Education
M.S. Candidate, Marriage and Family Therapy, Northwestern University
B.S., Management, Marketing, Tulane University
Past Therapists
“Alumni” of CMFT
These top tier therapists previously worked and trained at CMFT.
They’re no longer working here, but I highly recommend them!
