Meet Our Team
Dedicated To Providing You The Highest Quality Therapeutic Experience
Dr. Carol Chu-Peralta, Ph.D. (aka Dr. Carol)
Founder, Clinical Director, & Psychologist
- Trauma
- DID
- Immigration Evaluations
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Supervision
Dr. Chu-Peralta is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in NJ and NY, and is a PsyPact provider. She specializes in the provision of trauma, depression, and anxiety therapy treatment, as well as trauma-based evaluations and supervision. Dr. Chu-Peralta also dedicates her career to helping the underserved by providing trauma and immigration evaluations to those in need.
Previously, Dr. Chu-Peralta served as a Consultant to the Westchester County Department of Social Services, wherein she provided clinical supervision to the Safe Harbor and Clinical and Behavioral Assessment Units, and performed psychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations on youth who experienced adverse life events. Dr. Chu-Peralta was also a Staff Psychologist at the Trager Lemp Center: Treating Trauma & Promoting Resilience at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), as well as the Coordinator of the Psychology Externship. At WJCS, Dr. Chu-Peralta conducted research, supervised mental health staff and graduate students, and provided therapy to WJCS patients.
Dr. Chu-Peralta is fluent in Spanish and English. She has extensive experience helping individuals, across the age spectrum, who have suffered adverse and stressful life experiences. She completed her breadth and depth of training through Bellevue Hospital Center (Program for Survivors of Torture), World Trade Center Health Program NYU School of Medicine Clinical Center of Excellence at NYU Langone Center, New York City Children’s Center – Bronx Campus (formerly known as Bronx Children’s Psychiatric Center), Center for Psychological Services – Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Westchester Jewish Community Services. Although Dr. Chu-Peralta’s private practice specializes in dealing with the sequelae resulting from adverse life events, she also underwent generalist training. Dr. Chu-Peralta’s previous experience has included working with developmental disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, bereavement, psychological evaluation, and impulse control disorders. Therefore, she is exceptionally well-versed in helping patients with complex histories and symptoms.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chu-Peralta is actively involved in the training and supervision of professionals and students. She has conducted, and continues to provide, numerous workshops and lectures at various regional and national conferences, primary/secondary schools, and colleges.
Dr. Chu-Peralta received her B.A. in Psychology from William Paterson University and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is currently a member of the New Jersey Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, International Society for Traumatic Stress, New York Psychological Association, and Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.
Dr. Chu-Peralta is a resident of Bergen County, NJ. When she is not working, she enjoys an active lifestyle and spending quality time with her husband, children, other family members, and friends.
Rosa Mastrogiacomo, LMSW
Clinical Psychotherapist
- Trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Caregiver Stress
- Parent Management training
- Intimate Partner Violence (Domestic Violence)
Rosa Mastrogiacomo is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed in NJ and NY. She provides therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, bullying, caregiver stress, parent training, and intimate partner violence. Rosa is dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages and strengthening families. Rosa conceptualizes and practices from an integrative lens, inclusive of CBT, Somatic IFS, STAIR-NST, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Parent Management Training.
Rosa received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Fordham University and her Masters in Social Work also from Fordham University. She also completed an Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Certificate in the Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment from Adelphi University.
Rosa is a resident of Westchester County, NY. When she is not working, she volunteers her time on the Board of Directors for the Harrison Youth Council, a local organization providing preventative mental health services. She also enjoys spending quality time with her son, family and friends.
Brisi Sono-Cochrane, LAMFT
Senior Clinician & Marketing Coordinator
- Trauma
- DID
- CPTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Couples/Marriage
- S-IFS training
Brisi is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Her educational background is in Psychology with a concentration in Child Development Psychology, Early Childhood Education and Creative Arts. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. Throughout her career, she has worked with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families with issues such as anger management, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, family and life transition issues, sexual assault/violence, trauma, and suicide. Brisi has specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally- Focused Therapy (EFT), Structural Family Therapy (FST), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Multisystem Therapy (MST), Psychodramatic/Psychodynamic Therapy, and The Gottman Method for Couples Therapy.
Personally, Brisi believes in teamwork to make any dream work. Drawing from her clinical experience with patients, she has first handedly seen that there is beauty and light in even the darkest of times. She helps her patients access that light and continue to choose it. In and out of the therapy room, Brisi believes it is important to have a framed mindset within which emotional, mental and relational growth is nurtured and supported. Brisi instills the belief in her patients that they all have the agency to empower themselves and one another in order to change and harness the relationships and quality of life they envision for themselves. Brisi’s essential therapeutic strategies include exploration, validation, and helping patients heal from the problems that prevent them from thriving in a safe space. Her goal is to offer an empathic, safe, and validating therapeutic space from which she and her patient can explore and collaboratively work to heal what ails them and/or their loved ones.
In and out of the therapy room, Brisi believes it is important to have a framed mindset within which emotional, mental and relational growth is nurtured and supported. As a systematically-trained couples & family therapist, Brisi instills the belief in her clients that they all have the agency to empower themselves and one another in order to change and harness the relationships and quality of life they envision for themselves. Brisi’s essential therapeutic strategies include exploration, validation, and helping clients heal from the problems that prevent them from thriving in a safe space. Her goal is to offer an empathic, safe and validating therapeutic space from which she and her client can explore and collaboratively work to heal what ails them and/or their loved ones.
A message from Brisi: “I hope to support you and help you hold your flashlight as you pave the way through your healing journey.”
Jocelyn Ting
Clinical Psychotherapist
- OCD
- anxiety
- depression
- behavioral challenges
- destructive behaviors
- anger management
- divorce/blended families
- work stress
- life transitions
- has worked w/ ADHD & ASD & delayed development & academic development
Dr. Lauren Schutzman, PSY. D.
Testing Evaluator
- Psychological Evaluations
- Neuropsychological Evaluations
- Psychodiagnostic Evaluations
- Immigration Evaluations
Dr. Lauren Schutzman earned her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Dr. Schutzman began her training working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, ADHD, substance abuse, trauma disorders, and bipolar disorder. Within this capacity, she assessed and treated patients seeking to recover from addiction.
Dr. Schutzman went on to gain further training and specialization in working with children within hospital and school settings. Within these roles, she assessed and treated children, teens, and provided parent training.
She excels in the provision of psychological testing to help individuals find answers about their cognitive, executive function, social emotional and overall psychological functioning. Dr. Schutzman firmly believes in taking a multicultural and therapeutic assessment approach with each patient, so their test results reflect who they are as a ‘whole’ person and help the patient achieve their goals.
Dr. Schutzman also speaks Spanish and completes bilingual psychological evaluations.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with Toy Poodle, and listening to music.
Andrea Korn is a Licensed Social Worker in NJ. She collaborates with children, teens, young adults, and their families to strengthen emotion regulation, impulse control, effective communication, and healthy relationships. Andrea utilizes a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that incorporates evidence-based practices from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She helps clients strengthen their ability to navigate life’s challenges by teaching mindfulness and somatic-based exercises as well as executive functioning, communication, and social skills. Using warmth, humor, and curiosity, she creates an affirming space where people can show up as they are.
While working in settings such as school, Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program, and community mental health, Andrea has supported patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, behavioral issues, and school-related challenges. She is also a school-based therapist for elementary and middle school students, providing in-school counseling, family therapy, and parent coaching, while helping families navigate IEPs, 504 plans, and academic support. She has received specialized training in providing mental health treatment to children and teens, and holds a certificate in Promoting Child and Adolescent Wellbeing.
Andrea earned her Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University, where she was a Rutgers University Behavioral Youth (RUBY) Fellow and completed an Area of Emphasis in LGBTQ-Affirming Social Work. She graduated cum laude from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development.
Outside of her clinical work, Andrea values connection, presence, and helping others in everyday life. She enjoys cooking, volunteering, yoga, singing along to the radio, and spending time with friends and family.
Andrea Korn
Licensed Social Worker
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Trauma
- School-related challenges
- Behavioral Challenges*Kids, Teens, Families, Young Adults
- School Refusal
Brittany Atkins
Office Administrator
Brittany joined Center for Resiliency because helping others heal from traumatic and difficult circumstances is highly important to her. Brittany graduated from Wilmington University with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. Her studies in Behavioral Science ignited a passion to help people walk into freedom after going through something traumatic. Brittany understands the importance of walking through healing by finding and utilizing effective tools and ultimately coming out on the other side; freedom. She believes that working at Center for Resiliency gives her the opportunity to put what she has learned into practice.
Melissa joined Center for Resiliency because she is passionate about supporting others on their journey toward healing and personal growth. She recently graduated from Fairfield University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Management. During her time at Fairfield, Melissa developed a deep interest in understanding the complexities of the human mind and the ways in which people overcome obstacles. She believes in the importance of creating a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can process their experiences and move toward lasting resilience. Working at Center for Resiliency allows Melissa to apply what she has learned and contribute to helping others find healing and strength.
