Our Approach
What we're thinking.
We provide an integrative approach to mental health
that is holistic, attuned, and relational.
We are collaborative, direct & engaged in the therapy process.
This therapeutic approach unites the therapist’s competence with your strengths in order to create change.
We think holistically.
In treatment with us, you will join with the therapist to recognize your strengths and identify alternate possibilities in order to improve life as a whole: physically, emotionally, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.
We think relationally.
Whether we meet with you individually, with your significant other, or with your entire family tree, we will treat you and address your struggles within the context of your larger world.
We think and act on equity.
We are committed to equity, social justice and upholding human rights.
With respect and consideration, we will explore the cultural and intersectional narratives that influence your identity and how you view your presenting circumstances.
Our Therapists
Who we are
Dana M. Galante, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Founder, Clinical Director & Supervisor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Dana founded CMFT as a solo-practice in 2005 after gaining invaluable experience in various other mental health settings helping others cope with some of life’s most disruptive challenges: natural disasters, chronic illness, complex grief and loss, and traumatic childhood experiences. She has since expanded the practice in hopes of having a positive impact on her community. As the Clinical Director and Supervisor of CMFT, she now enjoys leading a team of Licensed, Limited-Permit/Associate, and Student Intern therapists.
Dana is a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in New York and New Jersey and a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She earned a Bachelors degree in Child Development/Family Relations and Psychology and a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from East Carolina University. After graduating, she received post-graduate training in evidence based practices such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Gottman Method.
In therapy with you, Dana will bring her calm, curious, unassuming presence along with an integrated holistic approach to therapy - and a bit of humor when appropriate. She enjoys working with couples and individuals who are searching for more meaningful connections in their lives, especially around the issues of becoming a parent, family planning, infertility, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. .
Daniela Bellows Schreiber, MS, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist
I am dedicated to creating a dignified and nonjudgmental space where we can unravel the conflicts in your life, discuss past challenges, and embark on a path towards achieving your personal goals. Within this nurturing environment, you will find respect for who you are and compassion for the struggles you face.
I will tailor our therapeutic process to meet your specific needs. Drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Relational Life Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we will discover the unique combination that works best for you.
Education: NYU Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Experience: The Parnes Clinic, Bronx NY, Family Services of Westchester, Hastings on the Hudson.
Sara Vetter, BA, MS, MFT-LP
Associate Licensed Psychotherapist
Through a relational, humanistic and systemic approach, we will deepen and expand your understanding of yourself and find the innate capacity we all have for healing and change.
I have worked supporting and centering the female experience as a childbirth educator, lactation counselor and birth doula. As a mother of 3, I deeply understand the ever changing roles and demands we face individually and in partnership. I hope to guide individuals and couples find and reveal themselves in a safe, non judgmental and collaborative effort.
Education
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, Mercy University
B.A., Literature and Philosophy, New York University
Cheyenne Zahner, MS, MFT-LP
Associate Licensed Psychotherapist
I offer a collaborative and holistic therapeutic space, believing in your innate capacity for growth when you feel understood and connected. My systemic approach focuses on attachment injuries, intergenerational patterns, communication, cultural adjustment, and life transitions, with a special interest in first-generation and multiethnic families, and the interplay of identity, faith, and family history.
I integrate evidence-based methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, tailoring sessions for honest dialogue and lasting change. Trusting in your resilience, I aim to help you feel seen and supported in achieving the life you desire.
Education & Credentials:
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
Gottman Method Trained – Level 2
Certified Prepare-Enrich Premarital Facilitator
B.A., Cognitive Science, Swarthmore College
Experience:
Community Counseling & Mediation – Brooklyn, NY
Parnes Clinic – Bronx, NY
Travis Bailey, MFT Clinical Intern
I bring a grounded, collaborative approach to therapy that integrates emotional insight with intentional action. Before entering the mental health field, I spent over a decade in creative and corporate leadership roles within the music and entertainment industry, working in high-pressure environments that demanded clarity, accountability, and adaptability. That experience shapes how I approach therapy today.
As a therapist, I support individuals and couples—including men—who are navigating relationships, career demands, identity, and life transitions. I am particularly drawn to working with clients who want more than insight alone and are ready to translate self-awareness into meaningful change. My work emphasizes understanding emotional patterns while also developing practical tools that support growth in relationships, work, and daily life.
I strive to offer a nonjudgmental, inclusive space that honors diverse identities and experiences. I view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in trust, curiosity, and the belief that lasting change is possible when emotion and action work together.
Education
M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy (in progress)
Syracuse University
B.S. in Marketing, Minor in Management
University of Denver, Daniels College of Business
Theoretical Approach
My work is informed by an integrative, systemic framework, drawing from:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Collaborative Therapy
Family Systems Theory
