Meet The Staff

erica warshawer, Founder and Principal Clinician

Erica Warshawer, LCSW, brings 18 years of experience and a range of therapeutic modalities to guide clients through personal growth and transformation. In addition to working with children, adolescents, and adults in out-patient therapeutic settings, she spent 8 years supervising and training clinical social workers across the Mid-Atlantic and has taught at University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Social Work. Her areas of experience and expertise include:

Trauma, Acute and Childhood
Grief and Loss, Complicated and Acute
Life Transitions and Changes (i.e. divorce, injuries, becoming a parent, career changes, etc.)
Anxiety
Depression
Children and Teens, Behavioral and Emotional Development
Family of Origin | Attachment
Clinical Supervision and Professional Development
Adaptive Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Development and Coaching

Additionally, Erica has been trained in the following:

Theories and Therapies:

Advanced Training:

EMDR @ Rebecca Kase & Co. Certified EMDRIA Trainer

Relational and Family Systems Therapy @ Ackerman Institute for the Family

Motivational Interviewing @ Child Center of NY

Loss and Bereavement @ Jewish Board for Families and Children Services

Trauma-Informed SEL Yoga, Meditation and Wellness Workshops @ Breathe for Change (Certification completion date: March 2023

Brittany Gozikowski, therapist

Brittany believes we are all on a journey to find happiness, purpose, and meaning in life. While the route is not always clear, she is dedicated to helping her clients sort out where they are, and get them to where they’re going. She has experience with clients of all ages with diverse presenting concerns and modifies her treatment modality to meet the unique needs of each person.

Working with adolescents and young adults, LGBTQIA folks, and individuals struggling with anxiety, social skills and communication are particular passions of Brittany. She also enjoys using meditation/mindfulness, psychodynamic, CBT, client-centered therapy, existential therapy, strength-based approaches, and empowering folks to define themselves through self-determination.

If you desire to feel heard and seen, if you want a clearer glimpse at who you really are and where you're going in life, if you are looking for a shift in perspective and a new route through the difficulties, Brittany is here to support you along your path.

Licensed in New York & Pennsylvania | Teletherapy

Payor Source: Sliding scale |Out-of-pocket

JOHN ABELLERA, Business manager

John loves connecting with and helping people by providing amazing support to clients and the team at Alpenglow Center. John brings over 15 years of experience in administrative oversight and management having worked as a Field Supervisor for the Philippine Department of Education, Customer Care Specialist and most recently as a Virtual Assistant for founding companies in the USA before joining Alpenglow Center as the Office Manager.

John speaks seven languages, loves the Sixers, enjoys spending time with his children and playing basketball.

John works from the Philippines, which is 12 hours ahead of EST, therefore, most of his working hours are during EST evenings and nights. Please allow extra time for responses due to this time zone difference.

Rebecca Halpern, therapist

Rebecca Halpern is a licensed social worker with a strength and resilience-based approach. Emphasizing warmth and authentic connection, she blends psychodynamic, family systems, and narrative therapies with behavioral modalities to find a style and pace that fits your unique needs. Rebecca is an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider with a background in working with adults with chronic mental illness. Rebecca aims to collaborate to uncover new perspectives and to reach a depth of personal insight.

Areas of Expertise: General mental health |Relationship challenges| Gender and sexuality|Youth and adolescents |LGBTQIA+

Licensed in New York & Pennsylvania |Teletherapy

Payor Source: Sliding scale |Out-of-pocket

Marcela Gutierrez, therapist

Marcela Gutierrez is a New York licensed social worker, who has been in the field for over 10 years. With a strong belief that you are the expert in your life and experiences, she is here to provide guidance and support so that you can reach your goals. Sessions will be designed around your needs and how she can best support you.

Marcela has experience working with adolescents and young adults, and is passionate about immigrant and LGBTQIA+ rights.

Marcela loves spending time with friends and family, going on long hikes, spending time with her dog, and any Star Wars or Lord of the Rings movie. She migrated from Colombia at the age of 16 and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Soccer is a huge passion of hers and she is a proud fan of Independiente Santa Fe.

Licensed in New York | Teletherapy

Payor Source: Sliding scale |Out-of-pocket

Bilingual in English and Spanish.