named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mind-Body Therapy Integration
Combines psychodynamic therapy with mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation
Sarah Meehan Center
Provided affordable psychotherapy services to low-income individuals; will cease accepting patients after 2025
Teen Talk Center
Offers mental health services specifically tailored to meet the needs of at-risk adolescents
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Operated a Teen Talk Center for at-risk adolescentsRan a dedicated program providing mental health support and services to at-risk youth through the Teen Talk Center.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Provided educational content on mental health topics for public audiencesPublished informational and educational materials on burnout (caretaker and career), resilience, and distinctions among mental health professionals to support public understanding and informed decision-making about mental health care.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Provided psychotherapy and counseling services integrating psychodynamic and mind-body approachesOperated a mental health clinic offering therapy services for over 60 years, incorporating psychodynamic therapy with mind-body techniques such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, and breathwork to support emotional regulation, resilience, and trauma resolution; ceased patient intake in 2025. Services emphasized hope, somatic awareness, and adaptive coping, and were made available at affordable rates to low-income individuals.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Provided training and education for mental health practitionersOffered instruction and professional development to mental health practitioners, including education on evidence-based treatments for PTSD such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, and SSRI use.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$306K
Contributions & grants$36K12%
Program service revenue$268K88%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$286K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$185K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$103K
Cash$88K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$90K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -25.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK AIESE | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $20K |
board members · 11
- ALBERT MESSINA — CHAIR
- HILLARY VOLPER LCSW — TRUSTEE
- JOAN ERDHEIM PHD — TRUSTEE
- JOHN MCCAFFREY MFA — TRUSTEE
- LEE KRAMER LCSW — TRUSTEE
- MAUREEN M O'LEARY LCSW — TRUSTEE
- PEACE SULLIVAN — TRUSTEE
- SCOTT COOPER — TRUSTEE
- STANLEY PORTNOW MD — TRUSTEE
- STANLEY TEITELBAUM PHD — TRUSTEE
- STEPHEN W O'CONNELL ESQ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Fred Aiese, LCSW Partner — Collaborates with Fred Aiese, LCSW, who contributed a photo to the organization's blog.
- Sarah Meehan Center Partner — Operated the Sarah Meehan Center, which provided therapy services as part of its training mission.
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.
- Mental Health Literacy for Empowerment 70 orgsmethodology: mental_health_literacyBy providing psychoeducation about mental health roles, PTSD symptoms, and treatment options, we produce earlier help-seeking and appropriate care engagement because knowledge empowers individuals to recognize needs and navigate services effectively.shared approach: Culturally Resonant Engagement →
- Resilience-Building Through Skills Integration 11 orgsmethodology: resilience_integrationBy integrating psychological skills training—such as growth mindset, self-compassion, and self-care—into mental health support, we produce enhanced resilience because emotional well-being and adaptive capacity are mutually reinforcing and amplify each other.shared approach: Neurobiologically-Informed Resilience Building →
- Hope-Based Therapeutic Engagementmethodology: hope_based_therapyBy cultivating hope through therapist role modeling and intentional therapeutic practices, we produce greater client motivation and sustained engagement because hope strengthens the therapeutic alliance and creates a safe environment for emotional exploration.
- Mind-Body Integration Modelmethodology: mind_body_integrationBy combining psychodynamic therapy with mind-body therapies, we produce deeper healing because addressing both unconscious patterns and bodily experiences leads to more holistic and effective treatment outcomes.
- Training Clinic Model for Affordable Accessmethodology: training_clinic_modelBy delivering long-term mental health treatment through a training clinic that leverages supervised trainees, we produce sustainable, low-cost care because the model reduces service costs while expanding workforce capacity and maintaining quality.