Meet our
Clinical Content Advisory Council

Tairesha “Sunflower” Flemister, LMSW, is a Charlie Health Contemplative Practitioner specializing in integrating evidence-based modalities with holistic practices. She is a Certified Sound Healer and Certified Reiki Practitioner currently pursuing a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior.

Dr. Shanard Clemons, Ed.D, is a high school counselor and Group Facilitator with Charlie Health. As a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, he specializes in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse.

Austin Chason is a yoga therapist with five years of experience helping individuals find balance and grounding through mind-body practices. As a Charlie Health Group Facilitator, Austin integrates yoga as a mental health modality to support well-being.

Krystal Batista is a Dance/Movement Therapist at Charlie Health, specializing in supporting children and adolescents. With a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy, Krystal uses creative arts therapies to help clients explore their emotions, uncover unconscious material, and heal through movement.

Mike Travisano is a Certified Mindfulness Instructor working as an Integrative Group Facilitator at Charlie Health. Mike specializes in mindful practices to reduce stress, inspire meaning, and support growth during challenging times.

Beth Couture is a Licensed Social Worker who has been practicing since 2017. She is in training to become a Licensed Poetry Therapist (PTR) and facilitates poetry therapy groups at Charlie Health as an Experiential Therapist.

Bree Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with extensive experience supporting school-age children, college students, and their families. She works as a Group Facilitator at Charlie Health.

Brooke Cortez holds a Master’s of Social Work and is a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) who has been practicing for 25 years. She works as a Creative Arts Therapist at Charlie Health.

Cecilia Masikini is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with several years of experience working with high-acuity populations. She currently serves as a Creative Arts Therapist at Charlie Health.

Nicole Lonano is a Group Facilitator at Charlie Health. She has worked with clients dealing with substance abuse and trauma for over 20 years.

Chris Hinton is a licensed professional counselor working as a Group Facilitator at Charlie Health. She also holds certifications in youth and adult mental health first aid and is a certified life coach, trauma professional, and QPR suicide prevention instructor.

Courtney is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist at Charlie Health. She has experience working with disabled, neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ people in a variety of therapeutic settings.

Jordanne Greenberg holds an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and Education and is a certified yoga instructor and integrative group therapy facilitator. She works as a Charlie Health Group Facilitator and encourages clients to foster meaningful and transformative change through creative outlets.

Erin Husting is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has been licensed in the field since 2020. She works as a Charlie Health Primary Therapist and specializes in working with people who have survived sexual abuse or trauma.

Dr. Eli Muhrer is a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Charlie Health’s Medical Director, overseeing the program’s psychiatric team. He holds an MD from Harvard Medical School and completed his psychiatric training at the University of Pennsylvania.

Sarah Lyter is a licensed clinical professional counselor of nearly a decade and a Charlie Health Senior Primary Therapist. She specializes in working with adolescents and people struggling with substance use disorders and trauma.

Shawnna Punteney is a licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor working as a Charlie Health Clinical Director. She specializes in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Alysson Thewes is a licensed clinical social worker working as a Charlie Health Primary Therapist. She specializes in treating conditions like anxiety and depression and is passionate about equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Asha Clark is a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience working with adolescents and young adults. She works as a Charlie Health Primary Therapist and is also part of Charlie Health’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team.

Na’Keora Bryant holds a master’s of science in clinical psychology and will soon be a licensed professional counselor. She works as a Charlie Health Group Facilitator specializing in trauma therapy, holistic therapy, and art and poetry therapy.

Clary Figueroa holds a master’s degree in social work and is experienced in working with young people of all ages. She is a Group Facilitator at Charlie Health and specializes in therapy across the lifespan, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Anne Oeswein is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over two decades of experience counseling adults, teens, and families. She works as a Charlie Health Clinical Supervisor in the southern region and specializes in clinical support and development.

Meghan Jensen is a licensed professional counselor working as a Charlie Health Primary Therapist in several states. Meghan specializes in perinatal care, military culturally competent care, and conditions including trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Tracye Freeman Valentine is a licensed professional counselor and mental health service provider working as a ​​Charlie Health Clinical Supervisor in the southern region. Tracye is also part of Charlie Health’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team.

Julie Eggleston is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist with over two decades of experience. She works as a Charlie Health Experiential Therapist and specializes in recreational therapy, coping techniques, and working with populations with disabilities.

Claire Streeter is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and advanced registered nurse practitioner working as a Charlie Health Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She specializes in psychopharmacology and the treatment of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders in children and adolescents.

Kathleen Douglass is a Charlie Health Primary Therapist with many years of behavioral health experience. Since starting her career in psychiatric emergency services, Kathleen has gone on to specialize in acute crisis management, family therapy dynamics, and psychoeducation.

Rebecca Holland is a Charlie Health Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a decade of psychiatric work experience. She specializes in substance use disorder, severe persistent mental illness, and psychiatry across the lifespan.

Dr. Don Gasparini holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology and is a New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. He works as a Senior Manager of Policies and Procedures at Charlie Health and has been an adjunct professor at several New York colleges and universities, teaching courses in psychology, counseling, and research methodology.