All of the professionals at Counseling and Psychological Services are qualified to address the full range of concerns students bring to counseling.
Below is a list of our social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists who may be especially good matches for students with religious or spiritual concerns as well as for students who wish to see a counselor with a specific interest in the intersection of psychotherapy and spirituality.
Please call 212-854-2878 to schedule an appointment with a member of this team.
Religious and Spiritual Concerns Team Members
Wardeh Hattab is a second-generation Arab-American clinical social worker. Prior to joining Columbia Health in 2020, Wardeh worked in psychiatric emergency rooms at Kings County Hospital and Bellevue Hospital. She has also worked in the inpatient detox and inpatient adult psychiatric units, and medical emergency room at Bellevue Hospital and at community mental health clinics where she treated children, couples, and families as well as adult patients. Wardeh served as a mental health volunteer with The Syrian American Medical Society in 2016 providing consultations to clinical staff working with Syrian refugees in Jordan.
Wardeh’s professional interests include cross-cultural counseling, Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) communities, Muslim communities, trauma work, LGBTQ+ students, sex therapy, students managing chronic medical conditions, and grief and bereavement.
Professional Experience
- Bellevue Hospital
- Metropolitan Center for Mental Health
- Community Counseling and Mediation
- Syrian American Society (SAMS)
- Kings County Hospital
- Private practice, New York
Education
- M.S.W., New York University
Certifications and Licensure
- New York State – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certificate in Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education Candidate, University of Michigan
- Advanced Certificate in Oncology Social Work, University of Pennsylvania
- Certificate in Integrative Trauma Studies, National Institute for Psychotherapies
- Overview of Harm Reduction, Harm Reduction Coalition
Memberships
- National Association of Social Workers
- New York State Society of Clinical Social Workers
Dr. Regina Lara joined Columbia Health in 2008. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City, and her Medical Degree at the University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, also in the Philippines. She came to New York City for her residency in general adult psychiatry at Beth Israel Medical Center. Afterward she completed her two-year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine/Mount Sinai Hospital.
Lara worked as an attending physician on the child/adolescent inpatient unit, as well as medical director for the Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and Integrated Family Care Program at the Mount Sinai Hospital. She also worked for two years as a child psychiatrist with the Staten Island Mental Health Society.
Lara enjoys the opportunity to engage with young adults who are discovering and developing their identities while also navigating the challenges of an exacting academic institution. She is as interested in working with issues of adapting to a new country or culture while remaining steadfast in holding important traditions and beliefs. While working with her will usually entail the use of medications, whether for anxiety, or depression, or ADHD, she always emphasizes that incorporating non-pharmacologic practices and cultivating meaningful and healthy relationships are essential for anyone to achieve true mental and psychological health.
Education
- M.D., University of the East
- B.S., University of the Philippines
Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Languages Spoken
- English
- Tagalog (Filipino)
Dr. Marina E. Mazur (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who joined Columbia Health in 2024. Previously she worked as a staff psychologist at the Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders (CITPD) at Mount Sinai, where she provided individual and group psychotherapy and supervised psychology interns and externs. Prior to joining CITPD Marina served as an Associate Director of Mental Health at Correctional Health Services on Rikers Island.
Marina received her doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University and her B.A. in psychology from Hofstra University. During her graduate training she completed a pre-doctoral internship at Kings County Hospital and externships at Coney Island Hospital and the Child and Family Institute at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Marina believes in working collaboratively with clients and strives to provide a warm and nonjudgmental environment to anyone joining her in the therapy room. She utilizes a relational psychodynamic framework, incorporating aspects of cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques to address individualized needs. Her professional interests include multicultural issues, acculturation, relational difficulties, perinatal and postpartum wellness, identity development, and spiritual and religious concerns.
Professional Experience
- Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders (CITPD) at Mount Sinai
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Hospital
Education
- Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
- M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
- B.A., Hofstra University
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice psychology in the State of New York
Languages Spoken
- English
- Russian
Dr. Debra Domenech joined Columbia Health in 2001. Prior to Columbia, Debra was a supervising psychologist at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. In addition to her degrees from Fordham University and The City University of New York, she completed advanced training at the New York University Postdoctoral Program, where she obtained a certificate in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Debra's professional interests include psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy, cultural diversity issues, treatment of affective disorders, and couples therapy. In addition to her work at Columbia, she is a clinical instructor at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.
Professional Experience
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Education
- Ph.D., The City University of New York
- M.Phil., The City University of New York
- B.A., Fordham University
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice psychology in the State of New York
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Arielle Stein joined Columbia Health in 2023. She received her Psy.D. from Pace University and her B.A. in psychology from Barnard College. Prior to joining Columbia, Arielle practiced in a variety of settings, including the adult outpatient clinic and psychiatric emergency room at Elmhurst Hospital and a group private practice. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Jacobi Hospital, and has completed externships at a public elementary school, a public high school, and an outpatient clinic. In addition to working with individuals at many different life stages, Arielle has also received specialized training in couples therapy.
Arielle’s clinical work and interests include treating those in acute crisis and those suffering from anxiety and depression in the context of major life changes, relational issues, trauma, loss, and complicated family dynamics. Arielle prioritizes creating a safe and non-judgmental space, in which individuals feel supported as they work collaboratively towards well-being and understanding.
Professional Experience
- Elmhurst Hospital
Education
- Psy.D., Pace University
- M.S. Ed., Pace University
- B.A., Barnard College
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to Practice Psychology in the State of New York
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Annette Santiago-España joined Columbia Health in 2006. She became clinical team leader of the Eating Disorders Team in 2007. Prior to Columbia, Annette served as a psychologist at Princeton University Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology at Indiana State University, M.A. at Andrews University, and B.A. at Rutgers University. She completed an internship in professional psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center.
Annette's professional interests include eating disorders and body image, mindfulness and spirituality, acculturation and racial/ethnic identity development. In addition to individual therapy, Annette also facilitates the women of color support group. She enjoys helping students and communities identify strengths and resources that promote healthy development.
Professional Experience
- Princeton University Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center
Education
- Ph.D., Indiana State University
- M.A., Andrews University
- B.A., Rutgers University
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice psychology in the States of New York and New Jersey
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English