Meet our school health team

Sara Berman, LCSW, brings over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, with a deep commitment to supporting children, families, and the clinicians who care for them. With a background in child welfare, outpatient mental health, and biopsychosocial assessment, Sara’s approach is grounded in both compassion and clinical expertise.

Throughout her career, Sara has provided direct care to children and families, led multidisciplinary teams, and offered clinical supervision to fellow providers. She is passionate about helping clinicians grow in their work, supporting them to think critically, use evidence-based practices, and provide high-quality, individualized care.

Sara’s warmth, insight, and leadership help ensure that every family receives support rooted in best practices and delivered with heart. She holds a BSW from Molloy College, an MSW from Fordham University, and completed her SIFI certification through Adelphi University.

Jamie Garcia is a Licensed Practical Nurse with a diverse background in healthcare. With hands-on experience across various settings, Jamie has worked as a school nurse, providing essential care and support to students, and has delivered compassionate home health services to patients in their own homes. Additionally, she has contributed to family health clinics, offering comprehensive care to individuals and families.

Caitlin joined our team in Fall 2025 as the Clinical Health Scheduler, bringing experience from fast-paced corporate, restaurant, and retail environments. She plays a key role in keeping our clinic running smoothly, managing provider schedules, coordinating with clinical and operational leaders, and ensuring families and staff have the support they need.

Known for her organization, efficiency, and positive attitude, Caitlin excels at multitasking, problem-solving, and keeping everything on track. She approaches each day with care and dedication, making sure our team can focus on what matters most, supporting students and families. Caitlin is thrilled to be part of the Baldwin Wellness Clinic and the School Health team.

Ines Guevara is a school health care coordinator with a background in accounts payable and administrative support. Her blend of health care coordination and administrative expertise enables her to effectively support the well-being of students and staff.

Jamie provides therapy and mental health support to students in grades K–12. She is passionate about helping children and teens build emotional awareness, develop healthy coping skills, and find confidence in themselves as they navigate life’s challenges.

Grounded in a compassionate, strengths-based approach, Jamie creates a safe, supportive space where students can share openly and feel understood, whether they’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or behavioral concerns. She works closely with families, school staff, and care teams to ensure each child’s support network is connected and working together.

Jamie earned her Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State. Her work reflects her belief that every young person deserves a space to be heard, feel valued, and learn tools that help them thrive, both in school and beyond.

Jessica believes that therapy isn’t a straight path, it curves and shifts with every life moment. With warmth and compassion, she supports children, teens, and adults as they navigate challenges, build emotional awareness, and reconnect with their strengths along the way.

Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across individual therapy, community programming, and policy development, Jessica brings both depth and balance to her work. She uses a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Culturally Sensitive Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, to meet each person where they are in their journey.

A Certified Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher and Registered Child Yoga Teacher, Jessica also integrates mind–body practices into her work to help clients develop tools they can use in everyday life. Whether supporting a child learning to manage big emotions or an adult navigating stress, Jessica’s goal is to help each person find space to breathe, grow, and feel grounded, one breath at a time.

Katie Ralph is a Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in providing crisis therapy to children and families in immediate need. She is passionate about incorporating strength-based modalities that empower children and teens to feel more confident navigating difficult times. Katie believes in the importance of psychoeducation, building on clients’ existing strengths, and creating an environment where those with more energy can engage in therapy through movement and play. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from Binghamton University and her Master of Social Work from Columbia University.

Laken Shelton is a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, client-centered case management, bio-psycho-social assessments, early intervention work, and discharge planning in school and clinic-based settings.

She has experience utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to address anxiety, depression, self-harming and disruptive behaviors, and symptoms of trauma. She is committed to developing a space of felt safety to support clients in developing goals and feeling empowered. Laken received her Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Baylor University.

Andrea creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where children, teens, adults, and families can work toward healing and growth. She brings experience from both school and clinical settings, and understands how important it is to meet each client exactly where they are.

Andrea specializes in helping clients navigate emotional regulation, anxiety, and social skill development. She also has a strong understanding of the special education process and related services, and is passionate about helping families understand and access the supports their children need to thrive.

Her approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and centered on each person’s strengths. Whether working individually or with families, Andrea focuses on building resilience, fostering connection, and supporting clients as they develop the tools and confidence to create lasting change.

Andrea earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from York College, CUNY, and her master’s degree in Social Work from Touro University.

Available in: all states

Laura del Castillo is a bilingual life/parent coach with a master’s degree in psychology that has worked with kids, teenagers, and adults. Her ability for empathy, compassion and active listening will build a safe space for you to show up as you are. She will support you while you navigate through the challenges and joys of parenting, and guide you towards connection with yourself and your kids. With a gentle approach, she will walk alongside your journey to being the best version of yourself, not only for your kids, but also for yourself.

Laura holds bachelors and master’s degrees in Psychology, with certifications from the Conscious Parenting Coaching Method from Oprah’s favorite parenting expert, Dr. Shefali, the Fair Play Facilitator Method created by Eve Rodsky, C.P.C. as a Parental Leave Coach, and a Mindfulness Stress Reduction Therapy Certification by Dave Potter’s Palouse Mindfulness.

Available in: all states

Erin Taylor is a PCI Certified Parent Coach, motivational speaker, host of the Powerful Parenting for Today’s Kids podcast, author, and a mother of four teens. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drexel University and her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Loyola University. For the past 25 years, Erin has been helping parents understand, communicate and connect better with their children, creating a more peaceful, pleasant and joyful home.