ABOUT OUR STAFF | Positive Pathway The

ABOUT US

Kerrie Collazo -

Founder & LCSW

Melanie Pfennig -

LMSW

Kerrie Collazo is a Licensed Clinical Therapist with a passion for helping children and young adults overcome life's challenges. Her specialties include treating those experiencing difficulties adjusting to major life changes, relationship issues, anxiety disorders, depression, social deficits, emotional issues, behavioral concerns. Kerrie believes in a holistic approach to therapy, addressing both the mind and body for optimal healing.

Kerrie received both her Bachelors Degree and her Masters Degree from Stony Brook University with a specialization in Families, Youth & Transition to Adulthood. She is a licensed clinical therapist in the state of New York. In Addition to her MSW and LCSW, Kerrie has a certification in Applied Behavior Analysis and holds a the certification to practice School Social Work in the state of New York.

In her practice, Kerrie offers a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual's needs. These include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, play therapy, and more.

Kerrie is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore and overcome their challenges. She believes in the power of therapy to transform lives and looks forward to helping you on your positive pathway.

Melanie is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of New York and holds a Master of Social work degree from Stony Brook University. In her practice, she specializes in chronic illness (ex: autoimmune & inflammatory disorders, arthritis, heart disease), pain management, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and PTSD and trauma. Melanie uses an integrative, person-centered approach to treatment. She often utilizes health psychology research and an array of therapeutic techniques targeted toward regulating a person's nervous system in distress. Melanie acknowledges issues like the link between depression and systemic inflammation, trauma and disease, and the impact stress has on our heart health.

In addition, Melanie has expertise in treating children, teenagers, and adults experiencing weight loss issues, athletic performance issues, life transitions, disordered eating behaviors, body dysmorphia, relationship and peer issues, school issues, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, and mood disorders.

Melanie leads with the mindset that adversity, coupled with the necessary support and resources, fosters resilience. She believes in utilizing her client’s unique strengths to help them achieve a better quality of life and mind-body health. Ultimately, Melanie believes every person can find fulfillment, purpose, and wellbeing.