Stephanie Cellino, LMHC
CEO | Curriculum Developer | Course Facilitator
My journey in behavioral health began in 2008, when I started working in schools supporting children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. After earning my Bachelor’s in Health and Human Services, I became a case worker for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. That experience deepened my passion for understanding dual diagnoses and supporting people in recovery.
After completing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Bonaventure University, I began providing counseling in a rehabilitation home and later served as a mental health counselor in the Buffalo Public Schools. Working with children from Pre-K through 8th grade opened my eyes to the many ways young people experience and express stress, trauma, and emotional pain.
I eventually moved into a Clinical Trainer role, which inspired me to start my own telehealth practice and business. I recently decided to take a break from my client facing role to focus solely on mental health education.
Every training you enroll in fuels my passion for mental heath education. I’m truly grateful to do what I love and to support the dedicated professionals who work so hard to make a difference in our communities. Thank you for being here.
What I do:
- Research, create & present the most up-to-date, evidence based trainings that aim to build awareness and generate a trauma responsive approach.
- Back and front end business duties such as advertising, social media presence, website development, and supporting my team however they may need.
- Answer any questions you might have about the services we offer. Please reach out, I am happy to help.
Emily Starr, LMSW
Curriculum Developer | Course Facilitator
My name is Emily Starr and I have always had a passion for helping others. After I graduated from UB with my bachelors degree in Psychology and Health & Human Services with a minor in Counseling I continued my education and earned my Master’s in Social Work. I currently work at Child and Family Services and am fortunate to have professional experiences that have brought me to work with people in all walks of life. I find a great deal of meaning in supporting individuals through both their good and difficult days. My personal interests include enjoying life’s simple pleasures such as being in nature and spending time with my friends and family. I believe humor can help to heal and sarcasm is a second language.
My goal is to give others the chance to feel heard and seen. Life is tough and we are all resilient. Sometimes, people just need a little push. I believe that knowledge is power. The more information we have, we can make more informed decisions; both personally and professionally. I am eager to spread knowledge as this field continues to evolve and change over time. My hope is to not only teach you, but to learn from your personal experiences as well. We are a team!
What I do:
- Create and present on topics that are of value to the learner and the client, using evidence based research.
- Incorporate interesting activities and relevant materials to help keep engagement up throughout the training.
- Educate and learn from participants in our trainings by taking the time to collaborate with each other.