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Compass Wellness Associates, LCSWs, PLLC

We are a private practice based in Poughkeepsie, NY. We serve a diverse clientele!

11/06/2025

⭐Jackie Osnato, MHC-LP (she/her/hers)
Clinician

⭐Jackie is passionate about working with young adults and adults. Her specific area of focus is working with people who struggle with complex trauma and neurodivergence.

⭐She is a certified yoga instructor and trauma-informed life coach with a background in meditation, mindfulness, and restorative justice circles.

⭐In addition to traditional talk therapy, Jackie offers a somatic approach that helps people learn to feel embodied in their growth. She brings empathetic attunement, creativity, and humor to her practice and believes that we heal in connection with one another.

⭐Jackie is an avid lover of nature and a budding plant mom who spends her free time gardening, hiking, and swimming in the glorious lakes of the Hudson Valley.

⭐Jackie is currently accepting new clients as a Mental Health Counselor- Limited Permit, clinically supervised by Morgen Rappa, LCSW. CHHC

⭐Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out-of-network providers.
Want to meet Jackie? 👇🏼
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

11/02/2025

🥫 Let's Stock the Shelves! 🥫
Our office is holding a food drive to support and help our neighbors in need!
Every single donation makes a difference, whether it's a can of soup or a box of pasta. Let's show the power of our team and make a real impact!
When: this Monday 11/3 through Thanksgiving Eve 11/26
Where: The donation boxes are located on the first and second floors of 24 Davis Ave Poughkeepsie NY 12603
What to Donate: Non-perishable items like canned goods, dried pasta, rice, peanut butter, and hygiene products.
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

10/31/2025

Halloween, also known as "All Hallows' Eve," originates from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter, a time when the Celts believed the veil between the living and the dead was thin, allowing spirits to roam freely; people would wear costumes and masks to disguise themselves from these spirits, a practice that evolved into today's Halloween costume tradition.
Key points about Halloween's history:

Celtic origins:

The festival of Samhain was celebrated by the Celts in ancient Britain and Ireland, where they believed the souls of the deceased could return to their homes on this night.

Costumes and disguises:

People wore costumes and masks during Samhain to ward off evil spirits and not be recognized by ghosts.

Christian influence:

When Christianity spread, the eve of All Saints' Day (November 1st) was aligned with Samhain, creating "All Hallows' Eve" or Halloween.

"Trick-or-treating" roots:

The practice of going door-to-door asking for food or treats may have originated from the tradition of "souling" where people would go house-to-house requesting prayers for the dead in exchange for food.

Jack-o'-lantern association:

The jack-o'-lantern is linked to an Irish folklore tale about "Stingy Jack," a man who tricked the devil and was condemned to roam the earth with a burning coal inside a carved-out turnip.

🎃👻We wish you and your families happy and healthy Halloween festivities 🎃👻
☎️:845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

10/19/2025

Carla Steckman, LMSW (she/her/hers)
Clinician

🥪Carla believes that empowerment, acceptance, and insight can be the keys to healing.

🥪Working together from a strengths-based perspective, Carla will help all clients reach new levels of self-understanding and discover their own power of healing.

🥪Carla enjoys working with adults navigating life transitions like college, new jobs, marriage, divorce, pregnancy and new parenthood.

🥪Carla is passionate about supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, caregiving burnout, parenting support, infertility or grief/loss.

🥪She has a special interest in oncology support and working with individuals who are living with chronic illness or pain.

🥪Carla is a New York State Licensed Social Worker and receives clinical supervision from Morgen Rappa, LCSW, CHHC.
🥪 Carla is accepting new clients.

🥪Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers
Are you part of the Sandwich Generation? 🥪
Want to meet with Carla?? 👇🏼
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

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10/09/2025

Hey all, spooky season is upon us... Here is a friendly reminder that you don't have to ghost your therapist.
👻There are a million reasons you may need to take a break or pause from therapy.
👻By ghosting, you may be inadvertently making your anxiety over the scary situation stronger.
👻And by ghosting, you're doing yourself a disservice in not providing an opportunity for yourself to grow.
👻If the therapy relationship isn't right for you and you need to end it, do it directly.
👻At Compass, we understand that the first therapist you come into contact with may not be right for you.
The positive is we have other options at our office that could be a better fit.
👻 This is a busy time of year. Prioritizing your mental health is a good thing, however sometimes you might need to take a step back.
👻 Communication is key and letting your provider know what you need can be a truly healing process.
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

10/08/2025

Reintroducing:
Brendan Mahar, MHC-LP, CASAC 2 (he/ him/ his)
Clinician

📗Brendan is a Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about working with those struggling with mental health disorders such as Generalized Anxiety, Major Depression, and Traumatic Disorders.

📗He utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing with a person-centered approach to help clients develop and practice mindfulness and coping skills.

📗 Brendan has an extensive background in working with adolescents and adults struggling with alcohol and other substance use disorders in drop-in centers, outpatient facilities, and substance use disorder rehabilitation facilities.

📗Through his experience and continuing education, Brendan hopes to help provide a confidential, trusting, and empowering environment where the client can take the lead in achieving their potential.

📗Brendan is currently accepting new clients and is clinically supervised by Emily Kramek, LMHC.

📗Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out of network providers.
Want to meet with Brendan?? 👇🏼
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

10/04/2025

(finally) Introducing our long awaited new-to-us team-member:

Dean Clarke, MHC-LP (he/ him/ his) Clinician!!

🔶Dean Clarke Jr. is a Mental Health Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards finding balance and everlasting wellness.

🔶He takes a holistic therapeutic approach, focusing on the connection between mind, body, and overall well-being.

🔶Dean earned his master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Albany. He holds experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing care to individuals, couples, and groups.

🔶In addition, he has devoted years to supporting youth and families through community-based programs.

🔶Passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment, Dean ensures that clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to thrive as their best selves.

🔶 Fun fact, Dean shares a birthday with one of our amazing team members!

🔶Dean is currently accepting new clients and is clinically supervised by Emily Kramek, LMHC.

🔶Self-pay & offers superbills for participating out-of-network providers
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

10/03/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month:
💜Domestic violence (or intimate partner violence) can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
💜Every minute 32 people experience intimate partner violence in the United States.
💜Nearly every 1 in 2 women and more than 2 in 5 men reported experiencing intimate partner violence at some point in their lifetime.
💜Abusive relationships center around control and power and could present as:
1. A pattern of violence—episodes interspersed with apologies, gifts, and promises to stop
2. Isolating the victim from friends, family, hobbies, or even their job
3. Instilling guilt in the victim for their behavior or wanting more freedom
💜 Things to look out for:
physical abuse
subtler signs of domestic abuse include extremely controlling behavior, aggression, blame, and severe jealousy and possessiveness
💜 Help is available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1.800.799.7233
Text START to 88788
For local support:
Grace Smith House
845-471-3033
FearlessHV
845.562.5340
https://www.fearlesshv.org/
We have staff trained in Domestic Violence to support you as well and offer free 15 min consultations:
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

10/02/2025

Compass Wellness is Announcing our ADHD 101 therapeutic group!
Where: Virtually via Google Meet
When: Tuesdays at 12pm

🧭Joining an ADHD support group can be a game-changer! If you've been wondering if it's right for you, here are a few reasons why they're so incredibly helpful:

🧭Benefits of an ADHD Support Group

You're Not Alone: Finally, a space where people genuinely get the ADHD brain. Sharing experiences about things like time blindness, executive dysfunction, and emotional regulation helps banish feelings of isolation and shame.

Practical Wisdom: Learn real-world coping strategies and life hacks from people who have been there. Get tips on everything from organizing your home to staying on track at work.

Accountability & Motivation: Many groups offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to check in on goals and get a little nudge of positive encouragement when that famous ADHD wall of awful goes up.

Validation: It's a place to be open about your struggles and celebrate your wins without having to constantly explain or apologize. That feeling of validation is powerful!

Ready to find your community and learn more about ADHD?👇🏼
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

10/01/2025

We are soooo excited to announce Compass Wellness turns SIX years old today!
Common six year old milestones are:

Can tell you their age.

Can count to and understand the concept of "10." For example, they can count 10 pieces of candy.

Are learning to express themselves well through words.

Start to understand cause-and-effect relationships.

Are learning to write.

Start to grasp the concept of time. (But time blindness is real)
Join us in celebrating! 👇🏼
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

09/29/2025

Emily Kramek, LMHC (she/her/hers)
Director & Supervising Clinician

🍵Emily is a Mental Health Counselor and specializes in working adults, young adults, adolescents, and couples.

🍵 She utilizes different therapeutic techniques, such as dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness, to help folks articulate things they may not otherwise have the words to say.

🍵Emily offers a warm, supportive, safe environment for her clients to process their traumas or hardships and find a place of ease and healing.
🍵 Emily is currently offering Telehealth only at this time.

🍵Insurance accepted: Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare (non-Medicaid), BCBS (non-Medicaid).
Want to meet with Emily? 🍵👇🏼
☎️:845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

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09/23/2025

Does your child have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 in school? Several of our staff have experience working in the education setting prior to working for Compass!

Introducing Courtney Pek, LMSW!

🩵Courtney joined our team in late March, early April and we are just now getting her photo hot off the press!

🩵Courtney is a compassionate and experienced therapist who specializes in working with young children, teens, young adults, and families.

🩵With a background in both school settings and private practice, she brings a well-rounded perspective to the therapeutic process.

🩵Courtney has supported clients facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, school refusal, ADHD, life transitions, trauma and behavioral concerns.

🩵She draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

🩵 In addition to her clinical expertise, Courtney is a certified yoga instructor and wellness coach, often incorporating elements of yoga and holistic wellness into her work to support the mind-body connection.

🩵Her integrative and nurturing style helps clients build resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance in a supportive and creative environment.

🩵 Courtney is open for booking sessions in person and will soon be offering ADHD assessments! With her expertise in the school system she will be helpful in supporting your family with guidance on IEP or 504 plans.
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

Address

24 Davis Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY
12603

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm

Telephone

+18456052999

Website

http://www.compasswellnesspllc.com/

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