Our Providers

Kelly is a seasoned, board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving patients in this role since 2014. A graduate of Sage College, she has also worked in inpatient Psychiatry at Columbia Memorial Hospital and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY Buffalo.

Kelly’s dedication to her patients is evident to all she meets. She patiently and thoroughly assesses the whole human in front of her, frequently putting together pieces other providers may have overlooked. She arrives at Psychiatric care recommendations that are both evidence based and effective. Her direct and compassionate communication style is refreshing and efficient for clients ready and needing to make meaningful changes in their quality of life.

Outside of work she is a huge Bills fan and enjoys spending time with her children and friends!

Cassie is a dedicated mental health professional specializing in the care of adults aged 50 and older, with expertise in treating conditions such as dementia with behavioral symptoms, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. She also has extensive experience working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities.

Cassie takes a holistic approach to care, utilizing both medication and non-medication treatments tailored to each individual’s needs. She is passionate about building trusting relationships with her patients, taking the time to listen and understand their experiences to support improved mental health and overall quality of life.

Outside of her clinical work, Cassie is actively involved in her church community. She enjoys camping and cherishing quality time with her husband and children. A sports enthusiast, Cassie especially loves football—Go Bills!

Chanequa's biography is coming soon. Please check back soon, or call our office at (607) 341-4950 for more information about her services.

Rachelle is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, who completed her master's degree at Wilkes University. Prior to assuming the role of a nurse practitioner, she worked as an inpatient nurse in a psychiatric facility and completed comprehensive psychiatric evaluation for individuals who are in crisis.

Rachelle is board certified to manage and treat patients across all life stages, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. In practice, she has focused upon the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, and other psychiatric disorders. Rachelle strives to ensure that all clients feel safe and receive culturally-competent care. She is committed to provide high quality care through collaboration with other providers and building strong relationships with patients and families. She believes that holistic body wellness and preventative care are essential to having a better mental state.

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Janine is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who graduated from Decker College of Nursing in Binghamton, NY. She has a background working in direct support and case management with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and community settings. Her time working with adults and children with IDD and behavioral health needs influenced her to pursue a career in the mental health field and shaped her perspective as a person-centered provider of care.

Janine has had clinical experience and training at the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) and the Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Department at UHS Binghamton General Hospital. She has also had clinical training at GBHC Children and Adolescent Outpatient Behavioral Health Center and NEPA Community Health Care Clinic. Her goal is to take her clinical skills learned in inpatient and outpatient settings to provide holistic care in a community-based setting for individuals and families with mental health needs.

In her free time Janine enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, playing guitar, yoga and trying out new recipes.

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Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who graduated from Binghamton University. She is native to the Broome County area and is looking forward to helping those in the community she grew up in. She has experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care to both adolescents and adults, covering a wide array of diagnoses, including those with severe persistent mental illness. She has worked in both an inpatient setting, as well as a partial hospitalization program.

A therapist of your choice is recommended in conjunction with medication management, but is not a requirement. Michelle currently sees patients at our Vestal, NY office.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her golden retriever.

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Jacqueline Ponticiello, NPP-C, FNP-C is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and additionally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Jacqueline provides integrative medical care for the children, teens and adults of her practice. A graduate of Binghamton University's Family Nurse Practitioner Program, and Upstate Medical University's Post Master's Certificate Program for Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, Jacqueline has provided care for patients with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Insomnia, and ADD/ADHD concerns since 2010.

Jacqueline's approach to patient care emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive evaluation to determine any potential underlying medical causes of the patient's symptoms. She offers initial medication consultations and ongoing prescription services. As part of treatment planning, she recommends, but does not require counseling in addition to medication management. She also focuses on strategies to improve the diet, sleep, organization skills, and exercise habits of her patients, in order to bring out the best in the children, teens, and adults under her care.

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Ramsie has been a nurse in our community since 2008, caring for patients both at the bedside and also serving in leadership as a nurse manager. She furthered her education by becoming a board certified psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2018 from Binghamton University.

Ramsie has spent her career caring for patients across the life span including pediatric patients ages 5 years and above, adults, and seniors. She is known for providing high quality and comprehensive psychiatric care. Her ease of genuine connection with patients allows them to quickly feel her compassion and competence, highlighting her ability to support them through difficult symptoms.

Ramsie enjoys sports, hiking and being outside. She has a Doberman puppy named Sascha with hopes to grow into a therapy dog.

Cindy works with women, men, couples, teens, and children in a professional, confidential setting using a variety of counseling theories including CBT, DBT, ACT, REBT, Art Therapy and Play Therapy. Cindy’s most recent experience is in an inpatient behavioral science center, delivering a wide array of group and individual therapies.

A sincere pledge and partnership with you will be developed with an approach custom fit for you and your unique self. If you have reached a place where you want to gain insight to new perspectives, or if you just need to get “unstuck,” initiate change for yourself or your child, or improve the quality of your communication, boundaries, and relationships, Cindy will be honored to work with you.

Cindy provides counseling services as an independent provider at our Vestal office. To schedule your consultation with Cindy, or for more information about her services please call (607) 862-2080.

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Lynne's biography is coming soon. Please check back soon, or call our office at (607) 341-4950 for more information about her services.

Dr. Alaina Zapf specializes in diagnostic assessment and evidence-based therapy, with expertise in eating disorders, ADHD/ASD, perinatal mental health, trauma, sex and health psychology for individuals managing chronic medical conditions. She has a unique background with extensive medical knowledge in addition to a Bachelor's in Biology from St. Bonaventure University, and a Master's and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from Medaille College/University. She completed her post-doc at Cornell University in the CAPS department.

Dr. Zapf is passionate about helping clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and find practical strategies to support well-being. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique strengths, challenges, and cultural context.

With a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered treatment, she strives to create a supportive environment where individuals and families feel empowered, understood, and equipped to thrive.

Dr. Zapf provides counseling services as an independent provider at our Vestal office. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Zapf, or for more information about her services please call (607) 229-4343.

Barbara A. Zelesnikar, BS, CTIC is a Behavioral Coach/Consultant and Certified Trauma-Informed Care Coach who provides coaching services to children, adolescents, couples, and individuals navigating personal challenges, chronic conditions and life transitions. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Psychology and has more than 15 years of experience working with individuals in this field.

Barbara uses a personalized, trauma-informed approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness-based practices, and behavior-change techniques. She helps clients develop greater awareness of the connection between their thoughts, emotions, experiences, and behaviors while learning practical tools to create healthier patterns and responses.

Her areas of focus include trauma and adverse life experiences, anxiety and stress management, emotional regulation, self-esteem and confidence, relationships and boundary setting, grief and loss, rejection, life transitions, and support for individuals living with chronic conditions. Barbara works with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that may no longer serve them and want to develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence.

Barbara believes that behaviors often develop as ways of coping with life experiences and that understanding the purpose behind those patterns can be an important first step toward meaningful change. Her coaching style is genuine, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and individualized, with an emphasis on helping clients identify their strengths, build practical skills, and feel more empowered in the choices they make.

Barbara provides counseling services as an independent provider at our Vestal office. To schedule your consultation with Barbara, or for more information about her services please call (607) 725-2187.