Our team of compassionate professionals at Carelon Behavioral Care is dedicated to helping people improve their relationships, health, and emotional wellness.* No problem is too big or small.
We provide assistance through:
Counseling via computer or tablet
Community resources
We accept Elevance/Carelon EAP and Carelon Commercial Plans, including New York IHA. In most states, we are able to serve members age 10 and above, based on practitioner availability. For NY IHA members needing medication management, please call our office directly.
In a virtual session, you can speak to a board-certified professional from the privacy of your home. If your counselor recommends an in-person session or a specialty doctor, we will find a qualified expert for you.
Meet our team
California

Zulma Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Registered (LCSW-R) and Credentialed Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) with 25 years of experience. Zulma specializes in working with shame and trauma resulting from issues such as attachment styles, inner child wounds, codependency, as well as problems at work and in relationships. Zulma’s eclectic form of psychotherapy consists of EMDR, DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy. Zulma provides insight, coping skills, and believes change happens when given the guidance, as well as support needed to draw on one’s own strength needed to live fulfilling lives.
Florida and Georgia

Brandiss Marks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families. Her counseling approach is tailored to the specific needs of each client. Brandiss uses a variety of therapies in her practice. She is passionate about practicing mental health and enhancing the lives of others through individualized, unique, and life-changing therapy.

Michele Brady is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of professional experience. She has worked in various behavioral health settings, including community-based services, mobile crisis response, psychiatric research, and public health services. Michele is a certified trainer in non-violent crisis prevention and intervention. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and families and is passionate about helping others achieve healthy emotional and mental functioning.
New Jersey

Judy Foster is a New York and New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience working with both mental health and substance use disorders. Other specialty areas include crisis intervention, behavioral health, hospice/end-of-life care, depression/anxiety and domestic violence. My style has always been to meet my clients where they are and to give them a calm, pleasant and safe space to express themselves without judgement, in order to find inner peace, empowerment, awareness and healing.
New York

Jacqueline Szoychen is a New York licensed psychotherapist with 15 years’ experience providing counseling services to a wide range of populations– from young children to elders. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Computers from New York University and her Masters from San Diego State University, focused on Direct Practice with a Clinical Advanced Specialization. She has a specific interest in working with LGBTQ+ and Hispanic populations and a specialty in working with trauma– using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is excited to have the opportunity of helping improve the lives of clients and assisting on their achievements, improve health, and the betterment of their quality of life.

Judy Foster is a New York and New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience working with both mental health and substance use disorders. Other specialty areas include crisis intervention, behavioral health, hospice/end-of-life care, depression/anxiety and domestic violence. My style has always been to meet my clients where they are and to give them a calm, pleasant and safe space to express themselves without judgement, in order to find inner peace, empowerment, awareness and healing.

Zulma Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Registered (LCSW-R) and Credentialed Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) with 25 years of experience. Zulma specializes in working with shame and trauma resulting from issues such as attachment styles, inner child wounds, codependency, as well as problems at work and in relationships. Zulma’s eclectic form of psychotherapy consists of EMDR, DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy. Zulma provides insight, coping skills, and believes change happens when given the guidance, as well as support needed to draw on one’s own strength needed to live fulfilling lives.
North Carolina

Leah Jenkins is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years’ professional experience. She worked as a professional school counselor for nine years prior to pursuing a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Thereafter, Leah began working within a variety of mental health settings, including psychiatric residential treatment for children and adolescents. Her advocacy for the counseling field and promotion of client wellness are evident in her work with diverse populations.
Ohio & Oregon

Amy Feldmaier (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 14 years’ experience working with children, adults, and families. Amy has worked in various behavioral health and healthcare settings and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. She adapts her therapeutic approach based on each client’s needs. Amy believes that every person is capable of enhancing their emotional well-being–and that sometimes they just need a caring and empathetic guide to help them get there.
Virginia, South Carolina, and Tennessee

Melanie Williams, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of experience working with children and adults. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (TF-CBT) and is a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP) and Heart Math practitioner. She has worked in a variety of settings including schools, jails, hospitals, community mental health, managed care organizations, veteran’s organizations, and private practice. She enjoys getting to know everyone and learning about the different paths they have taken through life.