named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Clergy and Congregational Care
Services for churches and clergy, including congregational assessments, conflict resolution, leadership coaching, and clergy burnout support, led by James Fenimore.
Perinatal Mental Health Support Group
Support group for new mothers navigating postpartum mental health challenges, founded by therapist Kelly Anderson.
Relationship Renewal Model
A therapeutic approach co-developed by staff for couples and families, focusing on systemic dynamics and communication patterns; includes therapist training and outcome research.
Samaritan Project PASS
Therapeutic program for adolescents and families at risk for academic failure, led by Dan Kulzer.
Training Program for Mental Health Professionals
Graduate internship and post-graduate residency program directed by Erin Belanger, including training in Bowen Systems theory for therapists in the Capital District.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 2 activities
- Providing continuing education and professional development trainingsOffers training presentations and workshops for mental health professionals and faith leaders on topics such as burnout prevention, well-being, leadership, and systems theory. Recent offerings include the "Beyond Self-Care" training with Dr. Stephen Sandage and a session for Boston Presbytery.
- Training mental health professionals through internships and residenciesOperates a comprehensive training program for mental health professionals, including graduate internships, post-graduate residencies for licensure supervision, and external training in Bowen Systems theory. The program supports clinicians in achieving licensure and advancing their skills in systemic therapy.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Advocacy and public education through media and speaking engagementsEngages in public outreach by contributing to media outlets such as Schenectady Today, Business Talk Radio, and 518Life magazine, and by serving as a speaker for organizations including the New York Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice Foundation of America, and health expos. These efforts aim to raise awareness about mental health, relationships, and spiritual well-being.
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Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
- Authoring and publishing therapeutic resources and workbooksProduces and distributes educational and therapeutic materials including workbooks and books designed to improve relationships, manage conflict, support spiritual leaders, and promote personal growth. Titles include “Russell the Worrier,” “Ponycow Shares a Cookie Filled with Raspberry Jam,” guides on marital spirituality and clergy boundaries, and practical tools for couples and individuals to use independently or in therapy.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Delivering specialized therapeutic programs and interventionsProvides targeted mental health programs including a Postpartum Mental Health support group for new mothers, the “Music and Movement” program for children with Autism Disorder, and EMDR-certified trauma and anxiety treatment. These evidence-informed programs address specific population needs and have been recognized through media features and clinical certification.
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Marriage and Couples Counseling Services 1 activity
- Developing and disseminating the Relationship Renewal ModelCo-founded and co-developed the Relationship Renewal Model for couples and families, which includes structured therapeutic approaches, training for therapists, and research on outcomes. The model is supported by published resources such as Renewing Your Relationship: 5 Necessary Steps.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Providing organizational and executive coaching servicesOffers consulting and coaching services tailored to business and organizational clients, including leadership development, team building, workplace conflict resolution, family business consultations, critical incident debriefing, and strategic planning. Executive coaching focuses on leadership style, emotional intelligence, and managing anxiety within workplace systems.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Supporting clergy and religious institutions through counseling and consultingDelivers confidential psychotherapy, coaching, and support groups for clergy, along with consulting services for congregations and judicatories. Services include pastoral transition support, congregational visioning, strategic planning, grief processing, crisis management, boundary training, mediation, and psychosocial assessments.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing individual, couples, and family counseling servicesOffers professional counseling services including individual therapy, relationship counseling for couples (including pre-marital counseling), family counseling, and premarital assessments using structured sessions with licensed therapists. Services are available across Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties and are grounded in models such as the Relationship Renewal Model.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$110K
Contributions & grants$81K74%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income$25K23%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses33%
Admin / overhead67%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.89M
Cash$203K
Investments$1.58M
Liabilities$223K
Net assets$1.67M
Liquid reserves1077.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +35.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID OLSEN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $238K |
board members · 11
- BETH MILTON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID AABO — DIRECTOR
- DIANE FAUBION — DIRECTOR
- DIANE HALEY — DIRECTOR
- DONSCHERMERHORN — PRESIDENT
- GENE BODEN — TREASURER
- JUDY HUGHES — SECRETARY
- LAURIE COOPER — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA KOLLAR — DIRECTOR
- REV PAUL SWEET — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN ZELTMANN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Boston Presbytery Partner — Provides training services for Boston Presbytery.
- Boston University Partner — Collaborates with faculty and programs at Boston University, including the School of Theology and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
- Carol Howard Merritt Partner — Author and pastor who co-authored a book on pastoral healing and well-being with the organization.
- David Olsen Partner — Author and therapist who co-authored multiple books published by the organization.
- Douglas Stephens Partner — Author and therapist who co-authored a couples therapy workbook with the organization.
- Erin Belanger-Freeh Partner — Author and therapist who co-authored relationship-focused books with the organization.
- Hospice Foundation of America Partner — Christina Harrington-Stutzman has served as a speaker for the organization.
- James Fenimore Partner — Author and psychotherapist who co-authored a book addressing pastoral burnout and healing.
- NBC Partner — Featured Maria Catalfamo's “Music and Movement” program on the special “Autism, the Hidden Epidemic”.
- New York Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Christina Harrington-Stutzman has served as a speaker for the organization.
- Saratoga National Golf Club Partner — Hosted the Health and Wellness Expo where Christina Harrington-Stutzman spoke.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Spiritual and Psychological Caremethodology: spiritually_integrated_therapyBy combining pastoral counseling with psychotherapy and evidence-based modalities, the organization strengthens psychological and spiritual well-being because spiritual identity and relational health are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.
- Relational Systems Frameworkmethodology: bowen-family-systems-theoryBy applying systems theory and Bowenian family systems principles, the organization improves individual and relational functioning because emotional and behavioral patterns are shaped by interconnected relational dynamics across generations and institutions.
- Relationship-Centered Intervention Modelmethodology: conflict-to-intimacyBy using conflict as a pathway to intimacy and applying structured models like the Relationship Renewal Model, the organization strengthens couples and families because relational growth emerges through guided engagement with emotional challenges.
- Strength-Based, Growth-Oriented Therapymethodology: strength-based_therapyBy focusing on client strengths and developmental potential rather than pathology, the organization fosters therapeutic progress because resilience and insight are cultivated through affirming narratives and capacity-building practices.
- Trauma-Informed, Multimodal Clinical Practicemethodology: trauma-informed_careBy integrating trauma-informed care with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness, the organization enables clients to process trauma and build resilience because healing requires both neurological regulation and narrative reconstruction.