OUR TEAM
Avi Burnbaum, LMSW
Avi (he/him) takes a collaborative, compassionate, relational approach to therapy. He believes deeply in each person’s innate capacity for healing and growth, and works to create a grounded, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore, process, and reconnect with themselves. His goal is to help people develop greater self-understanding while moving toward lives that feel more aligned, meaningful, and sustainable.
Avi’s work is strengths-based and integrative, blending mindfulness with somatic therapy concepts to support a deeper connection between mind and body. His approach is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychoanalysis. He also offers psychedelic integration support for those looking to thoughtfully process and make meaning of experiences with non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Avi has experience supporting clients with a variety of different backgrounds and situations including: post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, religious trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic illness, and injury recovery. He also enjoys helping people navigate life adjustments as well as major life transitions such as retirement, career changes, and changes in family dynamics.
Thayer Case, LCSW, SEP, KAP, Managing Director
Thayer Kyusan Case (he/him/his) is Director of Maverick Psychotherapy Group and works with children (through Play Therapy), adults of all ages, and families. He has particular expertise in treating grief, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, ADHD, sensory integration and mild autistic spectrum issues, stress reduction, issues with spirituality, and trauma (Chronic and Acute PTSD).
Donna Andres-Hogan, LMHC
Donna (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing difficulties managing their emotions, navigating relationships, and life’s challenges. She provides a safe and empathic environment to help clients express themselves and identify areas in their life where they feel stuck or are experiencing distress.
Jessica Hong, LCSW, Director of Operations, Clinical Director, SEP
Jess Hong (she/her) is Korean-American Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and Clinical Supervisor. She practices with the intention that all beings have profound innate capacity in healing and connection with their lived experiences leading to shifts that allow one to gain deep insight into their own embodied resilience and vitality.
Brian Pasquariello, LMSW
Brian (he/him) believes in therapy as being a sacred place for one to reflect, heal, explore, create, and to allow for that which is not yet known to grow. He utilizes patience and mindful attention in his practice, and enjoys helping clients to create new narratives after carefully contextualizing their circumstances and connecting to inner sources of wisdom and strength.
Emma Pile, LCSW, Director of Programs and Clinical Experience, Clinical Director
Emma Pile (she/her) is a psychotherapist who works with children and adults of all ages. She received her BA at Bard College and her MSW at the University at Albany. Prior to MPG, Emma worked at the Community Hospice providing grief counseling to children and adults after the death of a loved one with a specialization in traumatic loss. Emma has particular expertise in treating grief, attachment issues, trauma, relationship upheaval, and identity exploration, while currently pursuing certification to become a registered play therapist.
Carrie Rubury, LMSW
Carrie Rubury, LMSW (she/her) has built her career accompanying individuals through moments of transformation and believes deeply in each person’s inherent power and strength to heal and to create meaningful change. Through the dynamic, collaborative therapeutic connection, and a relational perspective, her practice is rooted in the resiliency of people, both individually and collectively.

