Staff Profiles

Maria Addesso • Thor Bergersen, M.D. • Megan A. Brown, Ph.D., • Michelle W. Canarick, Ph.D. • Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. • Ellen Lasch • Kelly Montross, LMSW. • Laura A. Muggli, Psy.D. • Christine L. Robinson, M.Ed. • Paula Santa-Donato, LCSW • Rachel Schechter, LMSW • Dana Season, Psy.D. • David Sitt, Psy.D. • Nancy Snell, CEC, ACC • Ann Webster, Ph.D.

Maria Addesso is a graduate from the State University of New York at Geneseo and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education. Maria has experience working in the public school system and vast experience in the computer training industry where she has taught Desktop Applications and developed curriculum at New York Presbyterian Hospital’s Office of Organizational Learning. Maria has recently taught Microsoft Office Applications and Business Lectures at Career Blazers Learning Center and is currently the Dore Program Specialist at the Hallowell Center.

Thor Bergersen, M.D. is a graduate of the University of Vermont and University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed residency training in adult psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and University of Vermont College of Medicine, where he was part of a research group investigating the genetics and medication treatment of childhood psychiatric disorders. He served as Medical Director for a multi-clinic outpatient mental health system in eastern Massachusetts prior to joining the Hallowell Center . He is board certified in psychiatry.

Megan A. Brown, Ph.D. received her doctorate in Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara . Dr. Brown is currently the Clinical Director of a Manhattan school which specializes in teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Michelle W. Canarick, Ph.D.   received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, and her doctoral degree from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University . Dr. Canarick is currently an adjunct professor at Barnard College , where she teaches an undergraduate course on Abnormal Psychology.
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Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. , is a graduate of Harvard College, Tulane Medical School , and a Harvard Residency Program in Adult and Child Psychiatry. He is the author of the national best sellers, Driven to Distraction, Worry, and Connect in addition to many other publications. Dr. Hallowell has been featured on national televisions’ 20/20, Dateline, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Oprah. He lectures around the country while maintaining a private practice at the Hallowell Center . Dr. Hallowell has just released his latest book, The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness. It focuses on how to prepare children for a more productive, happy life.

Ellen Lasch is a graduate of Trinity College and holds an MBA from NYU. Her leadership experiences in driving quality and innovation include Indigo Science, where as a co-founder, she set the strategic direction and led the development of solutions and new innovations. At American Express she led various units including product innovation, brand strategy, strategic marketing, new product development, sales force management, and operations.

Kelly Montross, LMSW.   received her undergraduate degree from the University at Albany in Clinical Psychology, and her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. Kelly completed her clinical internships at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and Elmhurst Hospital's child and adolescent walk-in clinic, as well as a one-year psychoanalytic internship in Child and Adolescent Play-therapy at the Franciscan Community Center.

Laura A. Muggli, Psy.D.  received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and a master’s degree in organizational psychology from Columbia University . Dr. Muggli received specialized training in Neuropsychology at the San Francisco Veteran’s Hospital and the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital .

Christine L. Robinson, M.Ed. received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and English from Clark University and a master’s degree in Education from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. Christine was associated with the Dore Program corporate offices and is now the Director of the Dore Program at the Hallowell Center in NY.

Paula Santa-Donato, LCSW is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of Social Work and received her training as a coach from MentorCoach and the American Coaching Association, which specializes in AD/HD coaching. She coaches entrepreneurs and professionals as well as young adults and college students with ADD helping them develop the strategies and skills necessary for managing daily life and successful professional development.

Rachel Schechter, LMSW is a graduate of Cornell University and New York University's School of Social Work. Rachel completed clinical internships at The Hudson Guild and at New York University's Counseling and Behavioral Health Center . She is a candidate for a Post Master's Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice from NYU. Rachel is experienced in individual, group, and family therapy.

Dana Season, Psy.D. has her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Season has worked at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, as well as in a private practice working with children, adolescents, and adult clients. She is currently a psychologist at Robert Louis Stevenson School in Manhattan .
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David Sitt, Psy.D received his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University. Dr. Sitt trained at Lenox Hill Hospital's Center for Attention and Learning Disorders, the Institute for Behavioral Therapy, the VA Hospital in Manhattan, and NYU’s Child Study Center. While at NYU, he managed several research studies which investigated the assessment and treatment of ADHD across various populations. Dr. Sitt is currently on faculty at Baruch College (City University of New York).

Nancy Snell, CEC, ACC. is a certified professional AD/HD coach with a BA degree in Psychology. She received her coaching training and certification from IPEC in 2004 as well as trained extensively at Corporate Coach U and The Professional Conference: ADDA 2005 with Drs. Hallowell and Ratey. Her clients are high-functioning adults who routinely struggle with ‘ADD- like’ issues such as time management, daily planning, procrastination, disorganization and executive functioning.

Ann Webster, Ph.D. is a graduate of New York University and Albert Einstein Medical School/Yeshiva University. For 20 years, she has been a health psychologist and scientist at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Mass General Hospital, where she is director of the Mind/Body Cancer Program, Healthy Lifestyles, and the program for Successful Aging. Dr. Webster is an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, lectures on mind/body medicine, and conducts workshops at corporations, hospitals, and universities all over the world. She was a major contributor to “The Wellness Book” and directed “21st C. Medicine” on Brookline Access Television to top

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