Providers

Cary S. Chugh, Ph.D.

Dr. Chugh specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and their families.  He has a strong background in the areas of ADHD, academic/learning issues, anxiety disorders, and parent behavior training.  Dr. Chugh is a Buffalo native and received his Ph.D. from DePaul University.

Visit http://carychugh.com for more information.


Evelyn DeSantis, LCSWEvelyn DeSantis, LCSW

Evelyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. Evelyn’s goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment to support individuals in working towards their unique goals. Evelyn has experience treating trauma and anxiety disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and selective mutism in children. Evidence based treatment modalities Evelyn uses include Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Schema therapy. 


Myles Faith, Ph.D.

Dr. Myles Faith specializes on strategies to help children/families build healthier eating habits, mange moods, improve self-image, address appearance teasing, and work towards a healthier body weight. He works with children and adults individually, or as a family, taking a strength-based approach. He also works with individual adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and other emotional issues. His goal is to help clients learn practical tools for coping, confidence, and problem-solving.


Lesthia Isaacs, Ph.D

Dr. Isaacs specializes in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD, academic/learning issues, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Isaacs is a Buffalo native and received her Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Sarah Reed Children’s Center in Erie, PA and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.

 


Paul M. Kopfer, Ph.D. | East Amherst Psychology Group

Paul M. Kopfer, Ph.D.

Dr. Kopfer specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, mood, ADHD, and adjustment disorders in adolescents and adults.  He also has extensive experience with children and adults with developmental disabilities autism spectrum disorders and learning problems.  Dr. Kopfer received his Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo.

 


Tracy Marotto

Tracy Marotto, PsyD

Dr. Marotto specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic pain in adults. She utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach focused on problem-solving, identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, developing healthy coping strategies, and taking proactive steps towards achieving goals.  Dr. Marotto received her PsyD from the Medaille University.


Margaret Syta, PMHNP | East Amherst Psychology Group

Margaret Syta, PMHNP

Ms. Syta specializes in providing medication management for adults. She attended SUNY Buffalo where she obtained her Master’s degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. She also received a post master’s certificate as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and is certified in adult medicine and psychiatric/mental health. In addition to her private practice at East Amherst Psychology Group, Ms. Syta works at a community mental health center.

 


Nancy L. Zoeller, Ph.D. | East Amherst Psychology Group

Nancy L. Zoeller, Ph.D.

Dr. Zoeller specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families.  Dr. Zoeller has extensive experience with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and school related problems.  Dr. Zoeller received her Ph.D. from SUNY at Buffalo where she taught in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology.