Nicole Ingenito:

Phone Number: (347) 764-3637

Email: NicoleAlexaWeintraub@aol.com

Specializing in:

• General & Special Education (K–8)

• All core subjects

• NYS test preparation

• IEP support & goal tracking

• Grade-level standard achievement

Kaylee Caserta – Elementary Tutoring:

Phone Number: (917) 684-0986

Email: kayleecaserta@gmail.com

Certified K–5 teacher currently teaching 5th grade.

Strengths Include:

• Reading fluency, comprehension & a love for literacy

• Tailored, patient & engaging teaching style

• Supporting students to catch up, stay on track, or excel

• Deep understanding of curriculum and child development

Looking to build confidence and skills?

Kaylee’s here to help!

Jennifer Harrington, LCSW

Website:jharringtonlcsw.com

Email: jharringtonlcsw@gmail.com

Licensed therapist and mom of four offering trauma-informed care for:

• Postpartum depression & anxiety

• Supportive, safe therapy spaces for moms!

Alexandra Quinn, LCSW - Maternal Mental Health Therapist & Author

Alexandra Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, mother of two, and devoted advocate for maternal mental health. After navigating postpartum anxiety and depression herself, she committed her clinical practice to helping mothers heal, reconnect with themselves, and find balance.

Alexandra is the creator of More Than Mother, a guided journal designed to support postpartum healing through therapeutic prompts, reflection, and monthly mood tracking. Her mission is to remind every mother that she is whole, worthy, and deserving of care beyond the many roles she carries.

Journal:More Than Mother
Provider Profile & Services: Headway (insurance-based therapy)

Christine Jackson – Birth Educator

Website: sunnysideupbirthco.com

Instagram:@sunnysideupbirthco

Builder of a thriving mom community with donation drives, Instagram group chats, and local connections.

• Creator of The Confident Birth Experience course

• Empowering education for birth & beyond

• Advocacy-driven, confidence-boosting support!

After Accreta Co.

Website: afteraccretaco.com

Instagram:@afteraccreta

Founded by placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) survivor Ashley, After Accreta Co. provides personalized 1:1 peer navigation for PAS survivors. The service connects families with trusted providers specializing in birth trauma therapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation, postpartum nutrition, and community support. Ashley also advocates for maternal mortality and morbidity awareness through Mammas Voices.

Inner Peace and Positivity Counseling

Instagram: @innerpeaceandpositivitytherapy

Website: https://innerpeace.nyc

Phone number:1 (929) 384-4117 

The practice serves children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families in New York and New Jersey through virtual services and limited in-person appointments. There are three office locations on Richmond Avenue in New York and one office in New Jersey. The practice owner specializes in complex trauma, addiction, personality disorders, ADHD, women's mental health, and court- or systems-involved cases.

The practice offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy, including women's and children's groups. The clinical team also has specialties in men's mental health, addiction, child and adolescent therapy, depression, caregiver support, neurodivergence, parenting, and general mental health. Most commercial insurance plans are accepted, along with select Medicaid and Medicare plans, out-of-network benefits, self-pay, and payment plans. Self-pay specialty services include ADHD coaching, neuroscience coaching, Master Complex Trauma Coaching, clinical supervision for Limited Permit clinicians and DPs, and case consultation for mental health professionals.

Peter Guirguis, MD, FACOG
Obstetrician–Gynecologist
Address: 78 Cromwell Ave, Staten Island, NY
PhoneNumber: 718-987-9175

The address and phone number listed is for the office (OB/GYN care) only. If someone is interested in utilizing the nutrition services, please contact: nutritionherway@gmail.com

Dr. Peter Guirguis is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for women at every stage of life. He offers comprehensive services, including prenatal and postpartum care, gynecologic exams, minimally invasive procedures, and support for women’s reproductive health needs. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Guirguis founded Nutrition Her Way, a nutrition company focused on supporting women’s health and wellness through education and lifestyle guidance.

Gabi Suarez – Holistic & Christ-Centered Doula

Instagram: @holisticandholydoula

Specialties include:

• Birth trauma & PTSD recovery

• Sexual trauma healing

• Holistic emotional and spiritual support!

Melissa Rosario Smith -
Instagram: @Sacredmothermoon
Email: Sacredmothermoondoula@gmail.com
Website: https://linktr.ee/melrosario

Services Offered:

• Holistic Postpartum Doula Care - Centering mothers with slowness, softness, and ceremony during the 4th trimester, providing in-home support for rest, restoration, and healing.

• Postpartum Planning Session - Prenatal virtual deep dive to plan postpartum support for you and your family, including NICU preparation.

• Women’s Health Coaching - As a Nationally Board Certified Women’s Health & Wellness Coach, Melissa offers virtual 1:1 coaching packages focused on menstrual cycle awareness, mindfulness, breathwork, and integrative nutrition to honor the wisdom of your body.

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Trisha Bobe – Postpartum Doula & Founder of Dear Digital Amiga

Instagram: @deardigitalamiga
Email: deardigitalamiga@gmail.com

Trisha Bobe, founder of Dear Digital Amiga, is a postpartum doula committed to nurturing mothers through every stage of their healing and identity-shifting journey. Dear Digital Amiga is a heart-centered community that holds space for honest motherhood, deep rest, rediscovery, and connection.

Offerings include:
• In-home daytime & overnight postpartum doula care
• Resource support and referrals
• Village-building and community guidance

Trisha believes every mother deserves a soft place to land and a circle that truly holds her. Her work provides compassionate companionship, culturally rooted support, and real-talk guidance for mothers seeking grounding and care.

Children’s Mobile Crisis Team -

For Referrals: Dial 988

Contact: Carissa Molinary - cmolinary@jbfcs.org

Who They Support:

Children and youth ages 0–21 experiencing any behavioral health crisis

What They Offer:

• Free mental health triage and crisis support

• Therapeutic services available in:

  • English

  • Spanish

  • Russian

  • Mandarin

  • Cantonese

This team provides compassionate, in-the-moment care to help stabilize and support children and their families during emotional or behavioral health emergencies.

Thrive Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC -
Website:www.thrivecreativeartstherapy.com
Instagram: @thrivecreativearts
Email: hellofromthrive@gmail.com
Phone Number: (347) 754-3228
Licensed creative arts therapists & mental health counselors. Offering creative psychotherapy for a more present and connected life in person and virtual.
Support for any age, either individual or group therapy. Therapists specialize in anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ affirmed care, trauma/EMDR.

Beyond Baby Blues
Website: beyondthebabyblues.wordpress.com
Instagram: @beyondbabyblues
Description:
Beyond Baby Blues is a free, virtual postpartum support group created to support mothers during the emotional transition after birth. These peer-led groups provide a safe, compassionate space for mothers to connect, share, and heal. Whether you’re newly postpartum or navigating the ongoing journey of motherhood, you’re welcome here. You don’t have to go through it alone.

Pelvic Floor Specialist

Instagram/TT: @thepelvicfloor_ot

Email: thepelvicfloorot@gmail.com

Erica Bermudez is a trained occupational therapist and pelvic floor specialist, serving Bayonne, NJ, Staten Island, & virtual clients. Erica is on a mission to change the way we see pelvic health, by taking away the "TMI" aspect of it and showing people that they can live without symptoms, despite being told they had to. Erica is changing the pelvic health industry by coaching clients through habit and behavior change, individualized exercise programming, and evidence-informed pelvic health education and guidance.

Jennifer Budhan, LCSW

Soulful FlowWebsite:soulfulflow.co

Jennifer Budhan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, mother of two, and someone who entered motherhood already grieving the death of her own mother. She understands what it means to show up for your children while still holding losses of your own.

Specialties:

• Birth trauma & emotionally absent parents

• Weekly therapy & intensives

• Deep Brain Reorienting, AF-EMDR, IFS

Telehealth: New York & Massachusetts 

In-person: Bushwick, Brooklyn: Sundays

OON/Superbills provided

Achieve With Andrea

Website:http://www.achievewithandrea.com

Email: andreabrognano@achievewithandrea.com


Instagram:@andreabrognano


TikTok:@andreabrognano

Founded by licensed therapist and Therapy Connection owner Andrea Brognano, Achieve With Andrea is a women-centered wellness brand supporting women through postpartum and every stage beyond. Through guided journals, reflection workbooks, digital resources, and one-day wellness retreats, Andrea helps women feel grounded, supported, and empowered while navigating motherhood and life's transitions. Website:

Arielle S, LMSW 

Phone: (914) 844-8831
Email:Arielledawn8@gmail.com
Instagram:@talkwitharielle

Arielle is a licensed psychotherapist providing counseling for teens and adults. While continuing her psychotherapy practice, she is expanding her work to focus on creating healing spaces and supportive communities for mothers. She specializes in:

• Trauma processing

• Grief counseling

• Anxiety disorders

• Depressive disorders

• Serious mental illness (SMI)

• Postpartum mental health

Alexandrea Maratea, LMHC-D, LPC
Phone: (347) 696-1330
Email:info@talkingtowardshealing.mhc

Website:.psychologytoday.com

Alexandrea is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, and a new mom who understands firsthand the emotional challenges of the postpartum journey. After navigating her own postpartum mental health experience, she became passionate about helping other mothers through this transformative stage. She provides compassionate telehealth counseling in a safe, nonjudgmental space, making mental health support accessible for mothers during postpartum and early motherhood.

FLRRiSH

Jodi Klaristenfeld 
Instagram:@flrrish
Website:https://www.flrrish.com

Jodi is a NICU Parent and Preemie Parent Coach dedicated to helping families navigate life after hospital discharge. Through coaching, education, and advocacy, she empowers parents to move from overwhelm to confidence.

Services include:

• Child development support

• School support and IEP advocacy

• Parent empowerment through the STEADY Circle Community and STEADY Framework

• One-on-one and group coaching

• Emotional support for NICU and preemie families

• Referrals to trusted specialists and therapists

• Resources for every stage of life after the NICU

Jossy Jackson Doula Care

Jossy Jackson
Email:JossyJacksonDoulaCare@gmail.com

Instagram: @jossyjacksondoulacare 

Jossy provides compassionate postpartum doula support to help families transition into life with a new baby. She is also a Lactation Consultant, with certification currently in progress, and is committed to supporting parents with feeding and postpartum care.

Therapy Connection Online

Website: http://www.therapyconnectiononline.com

Email:info@therapyconnectiononline.com

Instagram:@therapy_connection

Therapy Practice (NY, NJ & PA) Therapy Connection is a virtual therapy practice dedicated to making mental health care accessible and convenient. Our licensed clinicians provide compassionate, trauma-informed care, meeting each client where they are and supporting their unique journey. We accept most major insurance plans and can assist with out-of-network reimbursement when needed. Areas of Support: Postpartum depression & anxiety, Anxiety & depression, Grief, Couples therapy, Trauma-informed care.

Star Legacy Foundation Star

Website: starlegacyfoundation.org

Instagram:@starlegacyfoundation

Legacy Foundation is the largest U.S. nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of pregnancy and infant loss and to supporting families who experience loss. Their free services include virtual support groups, peer support, phone support, and educational resources. Families can self-refer or be referred by a provider. The organization also offers free monthly educational modules and a certification program for healthcare professionals committed to excellence in bereavement care.

Community & Wellness Resources

Wild Roots Explorers

Website:wildrootsny.com

Email: hello@wildrootsny.com

Instagram:@wild_roots_ny

Wild Roots Explorers offers year-round, nature-based programming on Staten Island focused on child-led outdoor play, imagination, and deep connection to the natural world.

What We Offer:

• Outdoor Nature-Based Children’s Classes (Ages 1–7)
  Mixed-age, caregiver-and-me sessions that invite children to explore and create through unstructured outdoor play.
  Enjoy mud kitchens, obstacle courses, water play, sensory tables, discovery zones, and more, all in nature’s classroom!

• Birthday Parties at Wild Roots Explorers South
  Celebrate like the good old days,  simple, joyful, and outdoors! A nostalgic '90s-inspired party experience kids will love.

• Private Sessions at Wild Roots Explorers North
  Perfect for homeschool groups, playdates, or unique family gatherings. Enjoy customized outdoor fun in a private setting.

• Nature Homeschool Collective
  Designed by and for homeschooling families, this collective fosters seasonal learning, play, and connection, side by side with caregivers.

• Nature School: Drop-Off Program
  A gentle step toward independence for children ages 2.5–5. Our nurturing, nature-based program supports growth, curiosity, and confidence in an outdoor learning environment.

Mind Heart Arts

Website: mindheartarts.com

Instagram: @mindheartarts | Facebook: mindheartarts

Contact page: mindheartarts.com/conta

What does Mind Heart Arts Offer?

Non-clinical therapeutic art sessions.
Sessions are focused around self care and
stress relief through art. Each session encourages taking time for you, allowing for self expression while helping to relieve the stressors of the moment. Exercises are versatile and work well across many age groups.

Sessions offered for: Adults, Teens, Kids.
Public Classes, Private Sessions or Events, Corporate Sessions & Events, & School Workshops

Why art is beneficial:
-Emotional regulation
-Builds self esteem
-Reduces Stress
-Improves focus
-Fosters self expressions
& creativity

Dr. Amanda Percaccio Quirk, PT, DPT

Website: APQpediatricPT.com

Email:apqpediatricpt@gmail.com

Instagram:@apq_peds_pelvicfloor_pt

Specializing in pediatric pelvic floor therapy:

• Bedwetting • Constipation • Potty training

• Urinary leaks • Fecal leaks

Free initial consultations available today!

Address: 845 Castleton Ave. Staten Island, NY 10310

Phone number: 718-814-7797

Website:www.cmbgroupny.com

Instagram: Cmbgroupny

Email:info@cmbgroupny.com

Dr. Carlos M. Barrera is a sought out chiropractic physician, healthcare executive leader and educator. He offers comprehensive medical services, including:

Chiropractic care

Laboratory testing

DNA Testing (parental legal cases and informational fetal gender)

Drug Testing (legal cases and occupational compliance)

DMV Vision screenings

+ More

The Bilingual Garden NY

Website: thebilingualgardenNY.com

Email: thebilingualgardenny@gmail.com

Instagram:@thebilingualgardenny

Phone Number: (718) 799-3655

Programs Include:

• Loved One & Me – Language Explorers (Ages 0–5): Play-based bilingual class with songs, movement & sensory fun

• Little Mandarins (Ages 3–7): Mandarin immersion through art & games

• Piccoli Parlanti (Ages 4–7): Italian language & dramatic play

• Private Bilingual Play Dates: Personalized in-home bilingual learning experiences

Happy Day Play:

Website: happydayplay.com

Email: hello@happydayplay.com

Instagram:@happydayplay

What We Offer:

Walk-In Grown-Up & Me Classes (Ages 0–5):

Family Open Play • Sensory Art • Music • Baby Sing & Sign • STEAM • Crafternoons • Early Literacy

Seasonal Committed Programs (Ages 0–3):

Montessori-inspired learning during the school year

Happy Trails Adventure Club (Summer Only):

Grown-Up & Me outdoor exploration

Family Fun Events:

Hosted at the JCC & locations across Staten Island

Birthday Entertainment (Ages 0–9):

On-the-Go party fun brought to your venue

Hosted celebrations with Simply Gather Events

Private Play Dates:

Available for families, businesses, and small groups

Community Education:

Interactive workshops and demonstrations for caregivers

In-House School Trips:

Hands-on classroom visits and early education assemblies!

Nest & Nurture Creations - Printable tools and encouragement for moms, kids, and families:

Website:https://www.etsy.com/shop/NestNurtureCreations

Instagram:Nestnurturecreations

• Labor & Postpartum Affirmation Cards

• Mom Affirmation Cards

• Toddler & Kids Affirmations

• Lunchbox Notes

• Baby Care Trackers

• Minimalist, neutral-toned designs

• Instant Downloads

777 Blends -
Instagram:@777blendsbylex
Website:777blendsbylex.glossgenius.com

Specialty: Low-maintenance hair specialist.
Private studio & safe space welcoming all. Romanticizing low-maintenance hair for real life. Specializes in dimensional blondes & brunettes. Offers color & cutting for all textures.

The Island Mom- Social Club

Email-jennaj.leahy@gmail.com

Instagram- @theislandmomsocialclub

Website:theislandmom.my.canva.site

The Island Mom-Social club is for moms looking to get out, connect, and do life together. From walks and coffee dates to fun events, this is a space to meet new friends, bring your little ones, and feel like you again.

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Beyond Play NYC
Instagram: @Beyondplaynyc_llc
Website: beyondplaynyc.com
Email:beyondplaynyc1@gmail.com

About:
Beyond Play NYC is an early learning center founded by two Speech Pathologist Moms. They offer play-based programs that nurture curiosity, creativity, communication, confidence, and community.

Programs & Services:

• Toddler School - A year-long “Grown-Up & Me” program designed to nurture language development, social-emotional growth, and early learning skills. 

• Grown-and-Me, language-rich learning to support the whole child.

• My 1st Summer Camp - Indoor & outdoor first camp experience with music, movement, crafts, sensory play, and classic games.

• Weekend Holiday Events - Thematic Saturday programs for children under 5 with music, movement, crafts, and sensory exploration.

• Private Speech Therapy & Consulting - Personalized support for children’s communication development.

NeverStopMoving365

Website: www.neverstopmoving365.com

NeverStopMoving365 is a community-driven fitness program offering sports-tutoring sessions, classes, and events through their app. Instruction is provided by certified PE teachers who are fingerprinted and background-checked for safety.

The program emphasizes accessibility by bringing fitness instruction directly to clients, while also organizing local events to promote family engagement and physical activity.

With a mission to increase physical wellness, especially across Staten Island, the team leads by example, including personal commitments like running the NYC Marathon to inspire others and support mental and physical well-being.

The Mom Walk Collective - Staten Island

Instagram: @themomwalkco.statenisland

Rachel, a Staten Island twin mom to Robbie and her angel baby Dean, became an ambassador for The Mom Walk Collective with a heartfelt mission: to build genuine community for local moms. After a challenging pregnancy and postpartum experience, and noticing the lack of mommy-and-me opportunities on Staten Island, she discovered

The Mom Walk Collective, a nationwide organization founded by Jamie. She applied in August, 2025 and launched her first walk that September that year. Since then, she has cultivated friendships, created community, and connected with incredible Staten Island moms and small business owners. Rachel continues to lead the Staten Island Mom Walks twice a month, inspired to support and uplift mothers across the borough.

Rose & Bud Mother's Society

Melissa Samide
Phone: (718) 497-6692
Email:Melissasamide@gmail.com
Instagram:@roseandbudsociety 

Melissa is the founder of Rose & Bud Mother's Society, a Staten Island–based community created for moms and their little ones. After becoming a mother, she wanted to build a welcoming space where moms could slow down, form meaningful friendships, and enjoy special moments together. Through brunches, picnics, playdates, and seasonal events, Rose & Bud Mother's Society celebrates motherhood while creating lasting memories and connections.

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Lactation Support

Chelsea – Liberty Lactation:

Website:libertylactation.com

Instagram: @libertylactation

Phone Number: (917) 624-9636

In-home support for every stage of your feeding journey:

• Breastfeeding • Pumping • Low supply • Weaning

Compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs!

Meghan Wieber, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech, Feeding & Lactation Support
Meghan provides evidence-based, family-centered care for infants and young children, supporting families through every stage of feeding and early communication.

Services include:
• Bottle refusal and bottle transitions
• Breastfeeding support related to tongue ties
• Pre- and post-tongue-tie release feeding support
• Starting solids and baby-led weaning guidance
• Picky eating and feeding challenges
• Oral motor skills for feeding
• Infant and child speech and language development
• Parent coaching for feeding and communication

Christina – RN & Professional Piercer:

Phone Number: (917) 960-3395

Instagram: @Piercedby_rn

In-home gentle piercing services for:

• Infants (2+ months)

• Teens & adults (15+ with guardian consent)

• Private piercing parties

Focused on safety, comfort, and care!

Website: jessiejamesphotog.com

Email: jessie_james_photography@yahoo.com

Instagram: @jessie_jamesphotography

Heirloom-quality photography sessions for:

Newborns • Maternity • Children • Families & Couples

Fully styled sessions designed to last a lifetime!

Mary Hart Photography

Website:marykhartphotography.com

Email: mhart0615@gmail.com

Phone Number: (718) 619-2352

About: Mary Hart specializes in family portraits, events, and capturing memories that will last a lifetime. Her work beautifully preserves the moments that matter most.

The Night Shift Nurse, LLC

Website: https://thenightshiftnurse.my.canva.site/

Email: Thenightshiftnurseconsulting@gmail.com

Instagram: @Thenightshiftnurse_

A virtual, evidence-based service that provides sleep support for infants 0-12 months of age. Founded by Daniella, BSN, RN-BC. Daniella is a Certified Infant Sleep Consultant, Board Certified Registered Nurse for nearly a decade and mom to three littles. The Night Shift Nurse was started out of passion and need for better sleep. While working on call shifts in a busy trauma center, Daniella knew sleep was not only necessary but a priority to safely deliver care to her patients. After three kids, she has now perfected the process and wants to share her knowledge with other families looking for that same support. With many services available based on families needs, The Night Shift Nurse helps families build strong sleep foundations using a variety of methods. The Night Shift Nurse knows it takes a village and wants to be able to support you and your child through every sleep challenge.

Wild Little Bows –

Instagram:@WildLittleBows

Email: wildlittlebows@gmail.com 

Handmade Children’s Hair Bows Wild Little Bows is a small mom-run business creating handmade hair bows and accessories for babies, toddlers, and little girls. Each bow is carefully crafted using custom printed fabrics and playful prints perfect for school days, special occasions, and everyday outfits. Wild Little Bows offers classic bows, piggies, and custom options designed to add a little extra joy to your little one’s outfits

Kim Vega Photography

Kim Vega
Phone: (718) 873-3083
Website:kimvegaphotography.com
Instagram:@kimvegaphotography 

Kim Vega Photography specializes in family and event photography, capturing life's most meaningful moments. Services include family portraits, birthdays, engagements, intimate weddings, and milestone celebrations with a timeless, heartfelt approach.

Organic Play Club

Instagram: @organicplayclub

Email:organicplayclub@gmail.com

Organic Play Club empowers children, from birth through young adulthood, and their families through free, accessible play experiences that support development, strengthen connection, reduce screen time, and build community. The organization partners with local Staten Island businesses to host playgroups, classes, and family events.

Little Shop by Kelly

Website: littleshopbykelly

Instagram: @littleshopbykelly 

Little Shop by Kelly creates handmade stickers that promote kindness, mental health awareness, and positivity. Every design is hand-drawn, printed, and cut with care, creating meaningful reminders for water bottles, journals, laptops, planners, and more.

Event Planning

Faire and Flourish -

Email: faireandflourish@gmail.com

Website:faireandflourish.com

Instagram:  @faireandflourish

Description: A Staten Island based artisan pop-up market bringing together local makers, small businesses, and the community through thoughtfully curated events.
Markets are hosted twice a month, featuring indoor and outdoor spaces. Their vendor lineup spans wellness, lifestyle, and handmade goods, creating a vibrant space for connection and creativity. Also offers tips and resources to help makers grow and engage their audiences.

Forever Gather Co. – Event Planning

“Planning Life’s Beautiful Moments”

Email:forevergatherco@gmail.com

Phone Number: (929) 539-9164

Instagram:@forevergatherco

Georgette Loparnos - Lead Planner & Creative Director

Based in Staten Island | Serving NYC & beyond

From baby showers to birthdays, bridal events to corporate gatherings, we bring your vision to life with care, creativity, and intention.

Book your free event planning consultation today!

Champaperie - Alissa Sinagra

Website:champaperie.com

Email:hello@champaperie.com

Instagram: @champaperie

Full service stationery and event design studio, specializing in all life's special moments - weddings (and all wedding moments), baby showers and everything in between!

Xosimplysweeet -
Linktree – Xosimplysweeet
Instagram: @xosimplysweeet

Staten Island–based dessert studio specializing in custom treats for every celebration. From elegant event desserts to themed sweets and holiday boxes, every creation is crafted with care and creativity.