Hope Counseling, LCSW, PLLC
Taylor Bellardo, LMSW
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York, holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo (May 2023). My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative, focusing on creating a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based practices, and mindfulness, considering family dynamics and early life experiences to tailor treatment. My goal is to help clients gain self-understanding, develop coping strategies, and navigate challenges, while guiding them through their unique journeys of growth and healing.
Alexa Urbaniak, MSW Intern
Alexa Urbaniak is a Master of Social Work intern in New York, completing her MSW at Lancaster Bible College. With a background in psychology and criminal justice, she offers a collaborative, client‑centered space grounded in strengths‑based and cognitive‑behavioral approaches.
Alexa supports clients through life transitions, stress, and anxiety, helping them build insight, develop coping skills, and feel empowered in their daily lives. Clients can expect a compassionate listener and a safe, validating environment to explore their experiences.
Outside of her clinical work, Alexa enjoys running a vintage store, spending time outdoors with her dogs, and being with friends. She is excited to continue growing as a clinician and to support clients with empathy and professionalism.
Carrie Lewis, MHC
Carrie Lewis is a New York mental health counselor who will earn her master’s degree from SUNY Fredonia in May 2026. She brings a positive, compassionate, and direct approach to therapy, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported.
Using CBT, DBT, ACT, and strength-based, person-centered techniques, Carrie helps clients build insight, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate challenges with confidence and hope. She works with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and stress management difficulties.
Abigail Rhoads, LMSW
Abigail Rhoads, LMSW is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York who brings a warm, empowering, and encouraging presence to her work. She creates a supportive space where clients feel heard, grounded, and capable of growth. Abigail helps individuals build self‑awareness, confidence, and resilience as they navigate life’s challenges.
Drawing from CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, she supports clients in managing anxiety, regulating emotions, and gaining clarity in their personal journeys. Abigail is committed to fostering an environment that encourages continuous growth and collaboration.
Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and life transitions.