Reflections of Resilience
Meet the Directors
Jennifer Lancaster
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., PhD, Hofstra University
Dr. Lancaster is the co-director of New York Cognitive Therapy and Wellness Center . She is a NYS licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression with particular interest and experience with clients with intersecting identities. Dr. Lancaster's primary research interests are in the area of the etiology and prevention of panic disorder, multidimensional intersectionality and the use of popular media in treatment She was a professor at small liberal arts college in New York City where she taught courses in experimental psychology, and a clinical and counseling seminar. Dr. Lancaster currently serves as Dean and Executive Director of the Manhattan Center at Adelphi University.
Jessie Poveromo
B.A., University of Delaware; M.S., PsyD, Hofstra University
Dr. Poveromo is a NYS licensed psychologist and co-director of New York Cognitive Therapy and Wellness Center. She is skilled in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to adolescents, adults, and the elderly with depression, anxiety, and body image issues and has a great deal of experience in counseling clients in the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, she has completed a certificate program in smoking cessation. Dr. Poveromo received training in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and has provided services to several Long Island school districts. Her research interests include media effects on body dissatisfaction and how social comparison contributes to body image distortion.
Office support staff
Tiffany Kennedy
Theresa Fesefeldt
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Billing
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Office Manager
Lisa Mercante
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Administrative Assistant
Melina Miller
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Lisa Mercante
Administrative Assistant