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Nourish Your Mind Adds Three Therapists, Providing Hope, Help and Healing to Those in Need

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MONROE, N.Y. (April 3, 2024) – Nourish Your Mind, which provides mental health and mind-body nutrition services in the Hudson Valley, has announced the addition of three therapists: Angelica Castaldo, MHC-LP, Nicole Tondreau, MHC-LP, and Haleigh Espada, LMSW. They are now welcoming appointments.

“We’re proud that these empathetic, trusted providers will partner with Nourish Your Mind’s clients, prioritizing meaningful quality of life and well-being through a strategic, personalized approach,” said Nourish Your Mind founder Jessica Sullivan, LSCW. “Their vital contributions will advance Nourish Your Mind’s commitment to providing a safe, judgment-free space for our clients to overcome and succeed. For our entire compassionate team, nurturing well-being is not a job. It’s a calling.”

Sullivan established Nourish Your Mind in 2015 to support those struggling with chronic physical and mental health issues. More than 28 million adults with a mental illness receive no treatment and 60% of youth with major depression do not receive mental health treatment, according to a 2023 study conducted by the Mental Health Association of America. In the United States, there are 350 individuals for each mental health provider – a ratio that can create difficulty in finding a therapist. Nourish Your Mind Non-Profit also was established by Sullivan, with the goal of making mental health services more accessible to those in need.

The new therapists:

Angelica Castaldo, MHC-LP, specializes in treatment of anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-love and mindfulness meditation. She previously worked with adults in a nonprofit Personalized Recovery Oriented Services program, and is experienced in working in group and individual therapy. She utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Humanistic Therapy to help clients improve coping skills and goal-setting. She fosters a great rapport with clients, and believes that mental health is optimized when paired with physical health. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Purchase College and master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Pace University. She also is certified in Early Childhood Development.

Nicole Tondreau, MHC-LP, has worked with adolescents and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital’s acute stabilization units, providing group and individual therapy to patients with difficulties including depression, personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders and other life challenges. She takes an integrative approach to therapy, relying on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She teaches coping skills, how to challenge maladaptive behaviors and thinking styles, and promotes positive, long-lasting change. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Albany and master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University.

Haleigh Espada, LMSW, is passionate about providing evidence-based practices and advocacy so individuals can maximize their potential. She has specialized in providing trauma-informed and strengths-based care to children, young adults and family members to navigate mental-health needs and life challenges. In addition, she has extensive experience working with a variety of populations such as the LGBTQIA+ communities, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance-use issues and mood disorders. She has clinical experience in treating anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, hyperactivity, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, school refusal/phobia, physical and sexual abuse as well as other trauma-based disorders. She utilizes interventions such as Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. After earning her bachelor’s of social work degree from Virginia Wesleyan University, she secured her master’s degree in social work from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service.

Nourish Your Mind has four locations in Orange County, N.Y.: Monroe, Warwick, Middletown and Goshen. Call (845) 547-0479 for an appointment or visit NourishYourMind.com. Many major insurance providers are accepted; please inquire about details.

About Nourish Your Mind

Nourish Your Mind provides mental health and mind-body nutrition services in New York’s Hudson Valley. Its mission is to provide hope, help and healing to those in need through a unique, integrative approach to emotional and physical wellness. Nourish Your Mind was created by Jessica Sullivan, LSCW, to support those struggling with chronic physical and mental health issues. Nourish Your Mind offers counseling and psychotherapy; mind-body nutrition; dialectical behavior therapy; eating disorder treatment; group psychotherapy; and educational classes and workshops. Nourish Your Mind Non-Profit was established with the goal of making mental health services more accessible to those in need. Learn more at NourishYourMind.com.

Photos: Angelica Castaldo, MHC-LP; Nicole Tondreau, MHC-LP; and Haleigh Espada, LMSW

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BIO

Cameryn (Cam) received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marist College. Prior to joining Nourish Your Mind, she worked in private practice, primarily serving children, teens, and their families. During this time, she developed a passion for helping clients navigate their unique challenges through the transformative power of play and expressive arts therapy. Cam believes that every individual deserves a safe, nurturing space where they can authentically express themselves. She is dedicated to empowering her clients by identifying and utilizing their inherent strengths to help them achieve their personal goals.

In her therapeutic approach, Cam integrates a holistic wellness model with strengths- and mindfulness-based methods. She employs a variety of evidence-based techniques, including DBT and Nondirective Play Therapy, and she recognizes the importance of tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of each individual and family.

When she’s not in the office, Cam enjoys reading, traveling, weight-lifting, and immersing herself in music and films. She also values spending quality time with friends, family, and her cats.

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Marist College
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, SUNY Geneseo
  • Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • Middletown Office
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Brianna earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Siena College and her Master of Social Work degree from Adelphi University. Throughout her education and early career, she worked with at-risk adolescents experiencing trauma and maladaptive coping as both a clinician and crisis interventionist. She later spent several years in emergency services, specializing in trauma-informed care for adolescents and adults. Brianna has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.

Brianna takes a strength-based, integrative approach to therapy, empowering clients to discover their own path toward healing and self-acceptance. She believes that while we cannot change the past, we can change our relationship with it. She is passionate about helping clients develop effective coping skills, reconnect with their inner resilience, and build lives that extend beyond surviving trauma.

Brianna believes healing is not only a journey of the mind, but a whole-body experience. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and thoughtfully incorporates mind-body practices into therapy to support nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and emotional awareness. She is also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based trauma treatment that helps clients process distressing experiences, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), offering a holistic approach for individuals seeking deeper healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. By integrating traditional psychotherapy with somatic approaches and specialized trauma treatments, Brianna helps clients create lasting, meaningful change.

Above all, Brianna is dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and authentic therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with their truest selves.

Brianna resides in Orange County with her two rescue huskies. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, painting, practicing yoga, and cooking while surrounded by music, friends, and family.

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of New York
  • Master’s of Social Work, Adelphi University
  • Master’s of Social Work, Adelphi University RYT-200
  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Certified, Journey Clinical
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy Trained, Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery
  • Middletown Office
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Ashley received her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY New Paltz. While attending her graduate program, Ashley worked as a supervisor at a Crisis Intervention Program and interned at an Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, gaining valuable skills in crisis management and group therapy. Before joining Nourish Counseling, she spent several years working in a long-term outpatient care clinic specializing in children, adolescents and their families. Ashley has expertise in partnering with those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and personality disorders.

Ashley believes that each client is their own expert. She provides an integrative approach that focuses on both the thoughts and behaviors her clients may be struggling with in order to help them find balance and build resiliency. She works with clients in a person-centered and skill building approach to help determine and reach their own individual goals. Following a Dialectical Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, she encourages and supports clients to reach their full potential.

Ashley lives in Middletown, NY with her husband and a very loved dog. She enjoys family time, cooking, and trying new things whenever possible.

  • American Counseling Association
  • Middletown Office
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Amanda is a Certified Clinicial Trauma Professional with a deep commitment to guiding clients through their healing and discovery. She believes that you are the expert of your own life, and she is dedicated to building a safe, collaborative space where you feel both validated and motivated for change. 

Amanda specializes in treating those with Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Depression, Chronic Illness, Infertility, Infant/Pregnancy Loss, Women’s Health and Neurodivergent Disorders. She works with individuals aged 5 and up. 

Amanda’s unique, holistic approach to psychothreapy is rooted in evidence-based practices and tailored to fit your specific clinical needs. She seamlessly integrates practices like mindfulness and meditation with powerful theraputic modalities, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. 

After gaining experience in Baltimore – including intensive work in Residential Foster Care and as a Medical Social Worker – Amanda has been settled back in her home, the Hudson Valley. She enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her husband and two young daughters. She has journeyed with cleints for nearly 5 years at Nourish and is now ready to partner with you!

  • Cornwall Office
  • Middletown Office