Meet Our Team
Meet Kim Raffaelli, LMHC, NCC, BCN
Welcome to the healing journey with Kim; a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Counselor, and Board Certified Neurofeedback provider. I offer virtual (telehealth) sessions across New York and Florida as well as in-person sessions at my LaGrangeville, NY office.
I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression, with a particular focus on supporting individuals who have experienced all forms of trauma, including those with military backgrounds and those navigating the profound loss of a loved one to suicide.
I blend traditional talk therapy with evidence-based approaches such as Neurofeedback and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), integrating both mind- and brain-based healing. I received advanced training in Neurofeedback under the mentorship of Dr. Dan Meyer at the Hudson Valley Center for Neurofeedback in Poughkeepsie, NY, and hold a Trauma-Focused Neurofeedback Certification from the Trauma Research Foundation.
At the heart of my work is a belief in reauthoring your story. I offer a non-judgmental, supportive space where you are truly heard. Together, we will build resilience, self-compassion, and the courage to move forward.
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Kim is Fully Licensed in New York State and
Registered to provide Telehealth Services in the State of Florida
Kim currently has openings for Neurofeedback and
a waiting list for Psychotherapy
Contact Kim Directly at: kim@legacy-mhc.com
Meet Shawna Simon, Prelicensed Mental Health Counselor
Hi, I’m Shawna! I work with teens and adults who are navigating issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and big life changes. I have a special focus on complex and relational trauma, family conflict or estrangement, and processing difficult past experiences. I also care deeply about supporting LGBTQIA+ folks and creating a space where you feel genuinely seen, safe, and respected.
My approach to therapy is flexible and down-to-earth. I pull from different tools like CBT, DBT, narrative work, body-based practices, expressive arts, and more, to find what best fits you. We’ll work together to explore your story, make sense of what’s felt heavy, and build coping skills that feel useful in your real life.
Therapy with me is about holding space for whatever you’re carrying, while also helping you reconnect with your strengths, your values, and what matters most to you. Whether you're working through something painful or figuring out what’s next, we’ll move at your pace, in a way that feels right for you.
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Shawna is a Pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State, currently working under the supervision of Kim Raffaelli, LMHC. She is completing the post-graduate experience required for full licensure.
Shawna currently has a waiting list for Psychotherapy
and will be accepting new clients in September/October 2025
She accepts: Fidelis and Aetna Insurances and has a self pay rate of $80.00
Contact Shawna Directly at: shawna@legacy-mhc.com
Meet Nanette McMahon-White, Prelicensed Mental Health Counselor
Hi, I'm Nanette! I believe therapy is a space for reconnection, a space where your experiences, identities, and emotions can be explored with care, curiosity, and compassion. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in humanistic, psychodynamic, narrative, and liberation-focused frameworks. I also incorporate trauma-informed practices that honor your unique pace and lived experience.
Alongside evidence-based modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I integrate somatic techniques, breathwork, and other holistic practices to support healing on both mind and body levels. This blend allows us to address patterns stored in the body and cultivate greater presence, regulation, and resilience.
In our work together, I offer a space that is steady, nonjudgmental, and deeply respectful of your complexity. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, family dynamics, identity exploration, or generational trauma, you are welcome to bring your full self, including your contradictions, culture, grief, resistance, and hope. I don’t expect you to have the answers; we’ll hold the questions together.
I especially welcome those who hold marginalized identities or who are seeking to come home to themselves in a world that hasn’t always made space for that. My intention is to co-create a space that is affirming and liberating, where your story can unfold without urgency and your agency is not just respected but celebrated. You may not know how to live in your next chapter yet, and that’s okay. We’ll learn together.H.
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Nanette is a Pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State, currently working under the supervision of Kim Raffaelli, LMHC. She is completing the post-graduate experience required for full licensure.
Nanette will be accepting new clients in September/October 2025
She accepts: Fidelis and Aetna Insurances and has a self pay rate of $80.00
Meet Breanna Ramos, Mental Health Counselor Intern
Hi I am Breanna! I’m a master’s level student currently earning my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Bonaventure University. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Binghamton University and bring a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection into my therapeutic work.
My background includes working in residential and partial hospitalization programs for individuals with eating disorders, as well as experience as a peer counseling intern with a focus on general health and mental wellness.
I’m especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, those navigating complex trauma, and clients exploring their roles within family systems. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and empowering, where each person’s unique identity and story is honored.
My approach is grounded in holistic, person-centered values, and I’m committed to building a compassionate, collaborative therapeutic relationship with every client I work with.
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Breanna is a Intern level Mental Health Counselor who is currently working under the supervision of Kim Raffaelli, LMHC. She is completing the internship requirement as part of her graduate level courses with St. Bonaventure University.
She offers a sliding scale self pay rate for those with financial need.
Breanna will be accepting new clients beginning September 2025