Meet the Team
Our Team
Patrick Sheehan, LMHC (He/Him)
Director of Mental Health and Counseling Services
Education: Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Albany
Patrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Director of Mental Health at SUNY Westchester Community College. Patrick has served as a mental health professional for the SUNY WCC community since 2017. Patrick specializes in treating anxiety and depressive symptoms, helping people develop coping skills to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, and assisting people in developing and understanding their identity. To Patrick, therapy is an act of empowerment, where he works to develop a safe space to explore their challenges and identify the best solutions for them. His favorite forms of self-care include running, watching movies or TV shows, and spending time with his dog.
Email: Patrick.Sheehan@sunywcc.edu
Walesca Marmolejos, LMSW (She/Her/Ella)
Full-time Licensed Mental Health Professional
Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University
Walesca is a Licensed Masters Social Worker who has been with SUNY Westchester Community College since 2019. Walesca has extensive experience working with individuals and groups in the college setting. She specializes in treating people experiencing grief or loss, developing healthy relationships, and managing severe mental illness. Walesca is a certified yoga instructor who believes in a holistic approach to therapy by bringing the mind and body into the therapeutic space. She is trilingual and can speak English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Walesca’s favorite forms of self-care are spending time with family and friends, running marathons, and going on “runcations.”
Email: Walesca.Marmolejos@sunywcc.edu
Nicole Sarnataro, Ph.D, LMHC (She/Her)
Full-time Licensed Mental Health Professional
Education: Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University
Nicole is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who completed her Ph.D in Mental Health Counseling at Pace University in 2024. Nicole specializes in treating anxiety and depressive symptoms, severe mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use, and guiding people through challenging life transitions. Nicole takes a strength-based approach to therapy by creating a supportive environment for individuals to develop coping skills and improve their overall well-being. Nicole is passionate about educating others about mental health and as of Fall 2023 has started teaching mental health counseling and psychology courses at Pace University. Nicole practices self-care by spending time in nature, being with friends and family, and reading a good book.
Email: Nicole.Sarnataro@sunywcc.edu
Alyssa Sousa, LCAT(She/Her)
Adjunct Licensed Mental Health Professional
Education: Master of Arts (MA) in Art Therapy from New York University
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Art Therapist who graduated from the New York University’s Art Therapy Program with her Masters in 2009. Alyssa has worked at multiple hospitals in New York City as a Clinical Art Therapist, treating people with severe and chronic mental health issues. Most recently, Alyssa worked at Putnam Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center as the Director of Child and Adolescent Services, where she specialized in treating people experiencing trauma. Alyssa will be providing individual and group counseling, as well as workshops and programming on a variety of mental health topics for students. As an Art Therapist, Alyssa values offering creative expression as another means of accessing and exploring thoughts and feelings in therapy. Alyssa’s favorite forms of self-care include art making, music, running, and connecting with family and friends.
Email: Alyssa.Sousa@sunywcc.edu
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