named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Couples and Family Counseling
Therapeutic support for couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships, offered in-person and virtually.
Culturally Responsive Therapy
Services tailored for diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including bilingual counseling in Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese, with attention to immigrant and cross-cultural experiences.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group sessions for specific populations including cancer patients and caregivers, focusing on shared experiences and mutual support.
Individual Therapy
Psychotherapy services for adults, adolescents, and children addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and life transitions using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, psychodynamic, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Specialized counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals, including gender-affirming support and exploration of sexual orientation and identity in a safe, non-judgmental space.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 2 activities
- Delivering specialized trauma-informed and holistic therapeutic approachesProvides trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy integrating clinical social work, health coaching, and mind-body practices. Focuses on identifying psychological blocks, developing coping strategies, and addressing the needs of trauma survivors, caregivers, health professionals, and bereaved individuals through integrative and holistic methods.
- Providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy servicesOffers mental health therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups across diverse ages and backgrounds, including children as young as five. Services address depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, life transitions, parenting, school stress, and identity-related issues, with therapy available in-person and virtually for clients located in New York State.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Co-facilitating national workshops on racial healing and reconciliationDevelops and co-facilitates a national workshop titled “Black and White: Reckoning with Racism and Reconciliation” to promote racial healing, dialogue, and reconciliation across communities.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Facilitating crisis support and emergency mental health referralsDirects individuals in crisis to emergency services and provides access to 24/7 support via NYC Well, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988), and the Crisis Text Line. Offers free and confidential pandemic-related mental health support through NY Project Hope.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Hosting graduate student interns in clinical training programsTrains and supervises master’s-level graduate students in mental health counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy through a clinical internship program that has operated since 1982. Interns provide therapy services under licensed supervision and offer discounted rates to clients.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Operating leadership and engagement programs for emerging professionalsRuns an Associate Board and Associate Circle to develop emerging leaders through philanthropy, networking, fundraising, advocacy, and community outreach in support of mental health access and equity.
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Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
- Operating sliding-scale and scholarship-funded therapy programsProvides mental health services on a sliding scale based on gross family income and maintains a scholarship fund to increase access to care for clients with limited financial capacity. Offers discounted rates through clinical interns and provides super bills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Providing clinical supervision and professional development for therapistsOffers clinical supervision, coaching, and in-service trainings for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at sliding-scale rates. Supports professional growth and clinical excellence through structured supervision and continuing education.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Connecting clients to multilingual and culturally responsive therapistsMatches clients with therapists fluent in multiple languages including Spanish, French, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Polish, Croatian, Urdu, Hindi, Korean, and Mandarin. Emphasizes culturally responsive, evidence-based care for diverse populations, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those affected by HIV/AIDS or systemic oppression.
- Renting treatment rooms to mental health and wellness practitionersMakes therapy spaces available for rent to licensed therapists and Reiki practitioners, supporting independent practice and expanding access to mental health services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$669K
Contributions & grants$218K33%
Program service revenue$271K41%
Investment income$250%
Other revenue$180K
expenses
Total expenses$620K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$251K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$774K
Cash$389K
Investments$0
Liabilities$488K
Net assets$286K
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH STROLE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $120K |
board members · 6
- CARRI LYON — SECRETARY
- JACQUES DEBROT — TRUSTEE
- KARA GROPLER — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN MCLAUGHLIN — TRUSTEE
- SR PAULETT LOMONACO — TRUSTEE
- SR ROSALYN MENARD — TRUSTEE
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Associate Circle member Samantha has volunteered with the American Red Cross, indicating a connection through individual engagement.
- Catholic Charities of New York Funder — Provided a grant enabling Droste to offer free counseling sessions to New York City schools.
- Catholic Charities of New York Funder — Provided a grant to support Droste's Community-Based Mental Health Program offering free counseling in NYC schools.
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Partner — Board member Tom Dobbins, JD, represents Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Partner — Collaborates with Droste Mental Health Services to operate the Parish Counseling Network, providing low-cost counseling to parishioners.
- City University of New York Partner — Institution where a clinician served as a psychology professor for 16 years.
- Fordham University Government — Educational institution where clinicians received MSW training and licensure preparation.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Former employer of a clinician with extensive experience in psychosocial oncology services.
- NY Project Hope Partner — Connects individuals affected by the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to NY Project Hope for support and referrals.
- NYC Well Partner — Collaborates with NYC Well to connect individuals to mental health crisis counseling via phone, text, or online chat.
- PUC-Rio Partner — Brazilian university whose psychology graduates contribute clinical services.
- Parish Counseling Network Partner — Network of over 50 therapists collaborating with Droste to connect clients to mental health care and support.
- Reiki practitioners Partner — Provides rental space for Reiki practitioners to deliver services.
- Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Partner — Graduate program whose alumni provide clinical services at the organization.
- School 1 Partner — Partnership provides therapeutic services to students and staff, removing cost as a barrier to access.
- School 2 Partner — Provides timely therapy access to students and families, addressing mental health needs without financial burden.
- School 3 Partner — Refers students, parents, and teachers to competent mental health services, serving as a critical resource for those without insurance or facing stigma.
- School 4 Partner — Provides social, emotional, and mental health support to students and families navigating post-pandemic challenges.
- School 5 Partner — Provides grief support to students following the loss of a peer, extending services to ensure all students receive needed care.
- Sisters of the Good Shepherd Partner — Board member Paulette LoMonaco represents the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
- Teachers College, Columbia University Partner — Hosts graduate student interns providing clinical services under supervision.
- The Trevor Project Partner — Refers LGBTQIA+ young adults to The Trevor Project for specialized crisis support via phone, text, or chat.
- s.strole@drostemhservices.org Partner — Contact point for clinical supervision and coaching services
- therapists Partner — Provides rental space for independent therapists to deliver services.
strategies · 4
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.
- Client-Centered, Integrative Therapy Frameworkmethodology: integrative_therapeutic_approachBy combining feminist, existential, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral approaches with individualized treatment planning, we foster deeper therapeutic engagement because clients experience autonomy, narrative agency, and holistic alignment with their lived experiences.
- Inclusive, Identity-Affirming Care Modelmethodology: inclusive_accessBy centering marginalized identities—including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Catholic communities—in a secular or values-aligned framework, we improve engagement and trust in mental health services because culturally resonant care reduces stigma and increases psychological safety.
- Peer-Enhanced Support and Clinician Development Modelmethodology: peer_support_and_supervised_trainingBy staffing support lines with peers in recovery and providing supervised clinical training to interns, we expand service capacity while improving relational authenticity and clinician competence because lived experience and structured mentorship jointly strengthen care quality.
- Sliding-Scale Affordability Modelmethodology: sliding_scale_affordabilityBy adjusting therapy fees according to clients' gross family income, we increase access to mental health services for low-income individuals because financial barriers are a primary obstacle to care utilization.