OUR TEAM
Thayer Kyusan Case, LCSW-R, Managing Director, Clinical Supervisor, SEP
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).
Aimee Gallin, LCSW-R, MA, Managing Director, Clinical Supervisor, SEP
Aimee Gallin (she/her/hers) is Director of MPG, and is a Somatic experiencing practitioner and Gestalt influenced psycho-dynamic psychotherapist, working with individuals, families and groups to assist in meeting therapeutic goals. Aimee works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and panic— often as a result of both developmental (growing up) and shock (events) trauma—as well as working to help people maintain positive relationships.
Bobby Bui, PHD, Clinical Supervisor
Bobby Bui (he/him) is a licensed psychologist who provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Trained in multiple therapeutic models he adopts an integrative approach as it is flexible to patients’ needs and sensitive to the therapeutic alliance. He also conducts psychological, educational, and neuropsychological assessments, and is a Clinical Supervisor at MPG. Bobby possesses over a decade of experience practicing psychology in diverse clinical settings. Prior to joining Maverick, Bobby worked at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, where he completed psychoeducational assessments and provided consultation to teachers and learning specialists in the lower school.
Sarah Douglas, LMHC, SEP, Clinical Group Supervisor
Sarah Douglas (she/her/hers) provides a gentle and supportive environment for clients to express themselves and explore the areas of their lives that feel stuck or cause them distress. She works with clients to increase resiliency, cultivate compassion towards self and others, and develop new ways of being that are aligned with wellness and relationship goals.
Dafna Finkler, LCSW, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor
Dafna’s (she/her) approach is somatic, collaborative, relational and depth oriented. Together with her clients, she works to identify patterns that have offered resourcing in times of distress, and to challenge and shift that which no longer serves her clients life and desires moving forward.
Jessica Hong, LCSW, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor, 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.
Emma Pile, LCSW, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor
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.