ABOUT
Our focus is to help everyone be the most authentic self they were created to be despite their faith traditions or no faith traditions.
Living Waters Therapeutic Catholic Counseling is dedicated to healing the whole individual with an integrated approach to the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual, to help everyone become their most authentic self.
We use an integrated, Wholeness Approach to offer complete healing of the intellectual, emotional, body and spirit of each individual which is rooted in prayer & Catholic traditions.
Overview
Living Waters Therapeutic Catholic Counseling offers individual, couple and family therapy for adults, teens and children.
Living Waters provides individualized attention to address many life situations, using integrated therapies including psychotherapy, mental health counseling, pastoral counseling and contemplative prayer. Living Waters provides the healing water of counseling, prayer, and love to flow through the people whose lives are being touched by the staff.
Meet the Team
Carol Rubano, LCSW-R, ACSW
Founder & Director
She has 30 years’ experience in the clinical field. Her vast experience in the field based upon her previous career as a teacher, and through the gift of her faith,has allowed Carol to see with a third eye and hear with a third ear.
Carol zeros in on the interphysic problem of an individual quickly and accurately. Carol models for the organization an example of keeping one’s heart open to the workings of the Spirit. She does presentations to help others understand the deep connection between the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual parts of self.
In this understanding, comes a more balanced sense of self and a greater ability to be fully present to self and others.
Barbara Campbell, MA, CSD
Spiritual Direction
Barbara is a pastoral counselor with a certification in Spiritual Direction. Barbara has worked with individuals and families for over 30 years. She has a unique ability to help people “think out of the box” using interphysic methods, inner healing and scripture. Barbara worked at St. Gertrude as director of family life & scriptural leader.
Her ministry of teaching scripture continues as she incorporates understanding the blocks to healing in a person by using scripture as the basis. Barbara has authored Ella Ella Francinella, a book which deals with children’s fears in a light hearted manner.
Robert Clock, LCSW-R
Robert received his training for alcohol counseling from South Oaks. He has worked in the alcohol and addiction fields during his entire career. He developed a strong mental health clinical background while working for several agencies on Long Island before joining the staff at Living Waters at its inception. Robert uses the twelve step approach whether dealing with substance or process addictions. His strong sense of faith permeates his work with his clients.
Dina Kerasiotis RN NPP
Dina is a registered nurse and was blessed to become a Nurse Practitioner in 2003. She is trained across the lifespan to help people with medication who are experiencing emotional distress as they journey through life. Dina welcomes the opportunity to see children, adolescents and adults. She prays for guidance when working with others and has often witnessed the hand of God at work in the lives of those she has treated.
Greg Muhs, LCSW-R
Greg’s former work in the business world led him into an understanding of becoming a social worker as a second career using contact with many people.
He has developed a spiritual client centered approach for both individuals and families.
Through the use of cognitive behavior and solution focused therapy, the goal is self-empowerment & healthy decision making.
Loretta Moraco, RN-CMHN
Loretta comes to Living Waters with a 25 year history of working with adolescents and adults in the field of addiction and mental health. She has extensive experience treating clients and their loved ones to provide support, hope and healing to all affected by the disease of addiction. In addition, Loretta is well versed in Mental Health treatment and the issues faced by those diagnosed with mental illness as defined in the DSM-V.
As a clinician Loretta believes and supports a person centered treatment approach to recovery. Loretta‘s faith and success with the spiritual approach of 12 step recovery programs allows her to provide hope and healing to the clients she serves
Margo Posillico Messina, LCSW-R
Ms. Messina has 27 years experience as a practicing psychotherapist. Margo worked at a children’s mental health agency for 20 years as a Clinician, Supervisor, and Program Coordinator for an After School Program for Youth at Risk and Family Advocate Program. She also did volunteer work at her local parish as a Pre Cana (Marriage Preparation) couple and Youth Group Leader. She enjoys working with children/adolescents and families both in individual and group settings.
Margo believes in the interconnectedness of the mind-body and spirit. With empathy, kindness and humor she “walks with her client” in their journey to achieve a balance in all stages of the Life Cycle. Her faith is at the core of her interactions both clinically and in who she is as a human being.
María Caballero Jaime, MHC-LP
María obtained her Master’s Degree in Pastoral and Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University. Previously, her training and experience as a translator and political scientist had led her to be involved in community outreach and advocacy. She was born and raised in Mexico City, and also studied and lived in Canada and Spain. This varied background helped inform and sensitize María to the value and importance of multicultural counseling. Maria speaks English and Spanish.
María’s approach is holistic, integrating mind and body through spiritual nurturing and growth. Her clinical experience includes trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, MI, and person-centered therapy.
Joe Talluri
Administrative Staff
Donna L. Crean, Business Manager
Donna graduated from St. Joseph’s College, with a BA in Human Relations and certifications in Youth Counseling and Human Services. She spent four years with a missionary religious order in Argentina. She has a degree in Thomistic Theology and Philosophy. She worked as the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator for the Office of Human Life, Family and Bioethics in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. She is also a Certified Medical Interpreter and has provided direct counseling to clients.
Donna is a Certified Life Coach and Facilitator. She is the Official liaison of the Spanish community to the National Headquarters of Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats, a program for post abortion trauma, helping those in need to experience God’s mercy and healing.
In her new role as Business Manager of Living Waters, and Post Abortion Healing Coordinator, Donna looks forward to bringing her love of the Lord and compassion to those she serves and her coworkers.
Spiritual Advisors to Living Waters
Msgr. T. Peter Ryan, PhD
Msgr. T. Peter Ryan, PhD, is a priest for the diocese for over 58 years. Father Peter Ryan was ordained June 2, 1962. In 1991, he became pastor of Queen of Martyrs. He expanded parish outreach at Queen of Martyr’s, adding such efforts as an employment network which assists unemployed people in job-seeking skills.
Msgr. Ryan has been a member of the Living Waters board since its inception.
Rev. Peter Kaczmarek
Rev. Kaczmarek was ordained in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in 1970. He is currently pastor of St. Francis Church, Greenlawn. He helps guide the staff of Living Waters. Rev. Kaczmarek also holds a degree in Pastoral Counseling.
Msgr. Thomas Costa
Msgr. Thomas Costa had been one of the founding members of Living Waters Counseling Center. He is currently Vicar for senior Priests, DRC, St, Pius X Enriched Living Facilities for priests. He is fluent in Spanish, Italian and American sign language. His accomplishments are many, including being a registered nurse, where he uses his gifts and talents to establish the Kingdom on earth. He had been a spiritual director at Living Waters since its inception in 2000.
Intercessors
Prayer Warriors for our clients and therapists.
Eileen Nolan, CSD
Eileen Nolan and her husband Bob had been a spiritual direction team for Living Waters since 2004. Bob passed away in July 2012. Since then Eileen has continued their ministry. She has attended Francis MacNutt’s school of Healing Prayer (Christian Healing Ministries).
And Jesuit Fr. James Wheeler’s School for Spiritual Growth and Inner Healing and the school for Spiritual Direction and Inner Healing (St. Joseph’s Prayer Center).
Antoinette Mintz
Antoinette is one of the prayer warriors at Living Waters. She well knows and trusts in the power and blessings of prayer. Antoinette co-teaches religious ed at Maria Regina parish. She is a Pre Cana facilitator and is an Eucharistic Minister.
She has a gift of interceding for others and believes in God’s love & mercy to all.
Fran Pangal
Fran Pangal has had many years experience working in both the administrative as well as the office part of many corporations.
Fran uses this wealth of knowledge at Living Waters with her great faith and spirituality.
Danielle Martines, PhD
Danielle was a Associate Professor of Psychology before her retirement. Danielle combines her experience and expertise with culturally diverse populations to allow clients to assimilate to their new environment without losing their cultural identity. She has a strong faith and uses this perspective in her work. She’s been personally blessed with healings through the power of prayer.
Her mantra is “God is great— God is great all the time!”
Marge Nyland RN, BSN
Marge attributes her fulfillment in her nursing career to her Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Marge’s membership in The Association of Christian Therapists (ACT) has taught her to care for the wholeness and holiness of her patient’s mind, body, and spirit.
Marge uses her devotion to prayer to intercede for others at Living Waters.
Loraine Turan
Loraine is devout Catholic who lives out her faith through example. Loraine’s life focuses on growing in the virtues of patience, self-control and honesty.
Loraine is a firm believer in the power of prayer and believes that prayer is her ministry.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is so different about Living Waters?
Living Waters staff are licensed mental health professionals who use their acquired skills in addition to prayer for and with the client. Living Waters has ten professionals with various personalities, strengths and talents who are then carefully selected for the client based upon their needs and goals.
Living Waters has the reputation of quickly responding to a client’s request.
What if the client does not want prayer?
The staff goes to “where the client is at in the spiritual journey”. Everyone is respected and their mental health is the first priority of the center.
Why is there a fee for a healing ministry counseling center?
Living Waters is not subsidized by any charitable or religious organizations. Nor is the center part of any larger agency or governmental entity. The fee is intended to provide a living wage for the staff and to cover operating expenses.
What is the religious orientation of the center?
Living Waters is Roman Catholic. The staff is grounded in the Catholic faith and tradition but embrace all God’s people in the ministry.
What about Health Insurance?
Insurance claims are submitted by Living Waters Center. We participate in many insurance networks and will be glad to work with you in this area. In addition some insurance plans include our services as out of network providers.
What is the fee scale?
Fees are based upon the services provided.
What is the frequency and duration of treatment?
One time per week is the usual frequency. The duration of the session is 50 – 60 minutes. Each case is individually assessed to determine frequency and duration.
What is the usual procedure for new clients?
The client’s first point of contact is with the office staff. The staff discusses with the director and clinical supervisor who would be best suited for the individuals needs.
Next point of contact is with a clinician who then does a thorough intake. After the intake, the administration reviews again if the therapist who did the intake would be the best fit. The assigned therapist gives the client a call usually within a few days of intake.
What if the client is uncomfortable with the assigned therapist?
The client is asked to call the Executive Director and to speak to her about the situation. If the client believes that he/she would do better with someone else, a change is initiated.
Testimonials
See what people are saying about Living Waters.
5 Stars for Living Waters.
I want to say thank you to Living Waters, especially to Robert for the wonderful counseling that I have received. He is a gifted social worker that has helped me to overcome many obstacles. I recommend anyone who is struggling to come to Living Water. The atmosphere is very inviting and the staff is very welcoming and caring. I am so glad I found Living Waters.
Beyond the call of duty.
I came to Carol for assistance in my need and she responded so deeply in action (beyond the call of duty) which has truly touched my heart. I was in agonizing pain when I came to therapy and I have been able to work through the feelings and surrender the losses. I now have a new life. I am grateful for her skills, her compassion and her especially her patience.
Life Line
Finding my way to Living Waters was a journey and what a blessed and wonderful journey. As everyone knows “life is a journey” and sometimes things happen more than once. Finding the right therapist once at Living Waters was a gift but finding it a second time was God’s provision.
Janice is a warrior for our goals. I always feel that after spending time with Janice she is traveling with me on this journey with patience and kindness, she is not just a bystander. Janice is a life line with a true heart.
Board of Directors
Grace Calderone
Board President
Laura
Canale
Brother Paul Miller
Maryann Csencsits
Michael Racanelli
David
Canale