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About Maria Cardona
Psychotherapist - Clinical Social Worker
Maria L. Cardona obtained a master’s in social work from the Adelphi University School for Social Work in 2005 and brings nearly 20 years of compassionate experience in correctional health, outpatient community mental health, and private practice. She assumes a human-centered approach to working with adults, adolescents and youth, specializing in psychological evaluations, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. With a strong foundation in immigrants’ rights and evidence-based treatment, Ms. Cardona is a trusted authority in conducting hardship and asylum waiver evaluations, and providing ongoing care for associated conditions. She integrates evidence-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help individuals find greater freedom and enjoyment in their lives. Prior to her work with MLC Mental Services, she was a care provider with the Hispanic Counseling Center and FEGS Health and Human Services.
About Crystal Sacaridiz
Crystal Sacaridiz has been working in the health and human services field for over 16 years specializing in direct care, service design, administration and human rights advocacy for marginalized youth and adults. She holds a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology and Sociological Research from Queens College. She is trauma-focused and expertly trained in crisis care and emergency management, bringing a wealth of experience working with families facing transitions and hardship. Prior to her work with MLC Mental Services, she served as an Operations Senior Program Manager with the American Medical Association, a social science researcher and advisor for community health worker lead public health programs with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, was PCMH Assistant Director for Health and Hospitals Bronx network, and was a foster care Social Worker with The Children’s Aid Society; a non-profit partner of the Administration for Children's Services.
