named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinical Internship Program
Trains graduate students and limited-permit therapists in spiritually-integrated psychotherapy under expert supervision, providing low-fee services to clients
Continuing Education Training
Offers continuing education credit (CEC) courses for clinicians, clergy, and mental health professionals, including an 8-week virtual MBSR course for stress reduction and mindfulness integration
Psychotherapy Services
Provides individual, couples, and family therapy integrating evidence-based clinical techniques with spiritually-informed care, including trauma-informed, LGBTQ+, and culturally responsive approaches
Spiritually-Informed Consulting
Provides organizational consulting and clinical supervision to nonprofits, faith communities, and mission-driven organizations on integrating spirituality into care and leadership
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 2 activities
- Deliver continuing education and clinical training programs for mental health professionalsProvides accredited continuing education and specialized training for clinicians, clergy, chaplains, and other mental health professionals, including an 8-week virtual course offering 26 CE credits, a summer certificate program in spiritually-informed psychotherapies, and workshops on integrating spiritual and religious identity into practice. The organization is an approved provider of continuing education in New York State for licensed social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors.
- Offer clinical supervision and intern training in spiritually-informed psychotherapyProvides structured clinical training for interns through one-on-one supervision with licensed clinical social workers, weekly group supervision, case presentations, and opportunities to co-facilitate workshops with community partners, all focused on developing competency in spiritually-informed psychotherapy.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Expand access to care through grant-funded and virtual programsImplements grant-funded initiatives in collaboration with spiritual communities, nonprofits, and local organizations to increase accessibility to spiritually-informed mental health care. Expanded services during the COVID-19 pandemic by launching virtual therapy, online clinical training, and consultations for spiritual leaders experiencing compassion fatigue.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Host interfaith dialogue and spiritual advocacy eventsOrganizes public interfaith events such as "Peace in Dialogue – Dharma Across Traditions" and an evening with Khentrul Rinpoche at Trinity Church Wall Street to promote spiritual dialogue, peace, and cross-traditional understanding.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Offer specialized therapeutic and educational programs for specific populationsHosts targeted programs such as the Brave Circle support group, support groups for individuals coping with loss, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses for professionals, retreats for caregivers, and a two-part public and clinical program on forgiveness to address diverse emotional and spiritual needs.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Provide organizational and spiritual consulting servicesOffers spiritually-centered consulting and clinical supervision to therapists, nonprofits, faith leaders, schools, healthcare providers, and mission-driven organizations to support personal and systemic healing, integration of spirituality into clinical work, and development of compassionate, mission-aligned environments.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Provide spiritually-informed psychotherapy and counseling servicesOffers individual, couples, and family therapy using a spiritually-informed approach integrated with evidence-based clinical techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, polyvagal theory, ACT, and trauma-informed care. Services are available in-person at two New York City locations (Financial District and Upper West Side) and via teletherapy through HIPAA-compliant Zoom, serving children, adolescents, adults, elders, and nontraditional family systems.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Provide trauma and crisis support in response to major historical eventsDelivered trauma and spiritual crisis counseling to New Yorkers, first responders, and the LGBTQ+ community during and after significant events including the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, the 9/11 attacks, and their aftermath, demonstrating long-term commitment to community mental health during public crises.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.23M
Contributions & grants$35K3%
Program service revenue$1.19M96%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$240K
Cash$211K
Investments$0
Liabilities$74K
Net assets$166K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH MCCASLIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/THERAPIST | 50 | $195K |
| KATHLEEN KELLEY | THERAPIST | 40 | $153K |
board members · 5
- DAVID SORBLUM — TREASURER
- DERRICK T JORDAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JASMINE SHAH — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH P MERLINO MD — SECRETARY
- THE REV JOHN A KAMAS — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Arab American Association of New York Partner — Receives organizational consulting from PSI to strengthen spiritual coherence and mission alignment.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with faculty affiliated with Columbia University’s Division of Neurobiology and Behavior and Department of Psychiatry.
- Episcopal Diocese of New York Partner — Receives organizational consulting from PSI to strengthen spiritual coherence and mission alignment.
- Interfaith Center of New York Partner — Receives organizational consulting from PSI to strengthen spiritual coherence and mission alignment.
- John Kamas Emergent Fund Funder — Donation fund supporting PSI's expanded reach and programming.
- Maryknoll Partner — Receives organizational consulting from PSI to strengthen spiritual coherence and mission alignment.
- NY Presbyterian Hospital Partner — Has affiliated clinicians serving as attending psychiatrists.
- New York Disaster Interfaith Services Partner — Receives organizational consulting from PSI to strengthen spiritual coherence and mission alignment.
- New York State Education Department Government — Approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors.
- New York State Education Department Government — Recognizes the organization as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors.
- Sacred Heart all-girls school Partner — Rev. John Kamas serves as chaplain at Sacred Heart all-girls school, indicating a connection between PSI and the institution.
- St. Jean Baptiste Church Partner — Rev. John Kamas, PSI Board Chair, serves as pastor of St. Jean Baptiste Church, indicating an institutional connection.
- The Jung Center Partner — Jasmine Shah, PSI Board Treasurer, directs the Mind Body Spirit Institute at The Jung Center in Houston, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- Trinity Church Wall Street Partner — Co-hosted an interfaith event at St. Paul’s Chapel, located at Trinity Church Wall Street.
- Trinity Church Wall Street Partner — Receives organizational consulting from PSI to strengthen spiritual coherence and mission alignment.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to deliver workshops and training led by clinical interns.
- four Protestant congregations Partner — Original founding organizations of PSI in 1975
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 Spiritual Matching and Therapeutic Alignmentmethodology: client_centered_matchingBy using a client-centered matching process that aligns individuals with clinicians based on goals, preferences, and spiritual compatibility, the organization increases engagement and treatment effectiveness because therapeutic alliance is strengthened when values and worldviews are mutually respected.
- Clinician Self-Reflection and Systemic Accountabilitymethodology: therapist_accountability_and_reflectionBy engaging therapists in ongoing self-reflection, group supervision, and education on bias and systemic power, the organization improves clinical integrity and equity because awareness of privilege and social context leads to more culturally responsive and ethically grounded care.
- Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapymethodology: spiritually_integrated_psychotherapyBy integrating spirituality with evidence-based psychotherapy, the organization enhances emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing because addressing spiritual dimensions deepens therapeutic relevance, fosters resilience, and supports whole-person well-being — regardless of religious affiliation.
- Whole-Person Holistic Integration Modelmethodology: holistic_integration_modelBy treating mind, body, and spirit as an integrated whole in therapeutic practice, the organization promotes deeper healing because this holistic framework personalizes care and honors diverse existential and spiritual beliefs as central to mental health.