Meet the Team That Cares

Sarah is the Director of Behavioral Health Services for Suffolk Primary Health and Summer Hill, where she leads mental health initiatives across both organizations. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Touro College and her Master's degree from Adelphi University, and completed her SIFI certification from Wurzweiler University. Sarah lives in Nassau County with her family and enjoys hosting gatherings, listening to music, reading, and attending concerts and sports games. Fun fact: She grew up a die-hard Mets fan but her son successfully converted her to the Yankees!

Heather spent nearly two decades building her career in project management, where she developed a passion for organization, efficiency, and bringing ideas to life. Along the way, she explored studies in Business Administration, Nursing, and Sonography.
All of those paths ultimately led her here to Summerhill, where she’s found the perfect fit, bringing together her background, passions, and experience in a way that feels both natural and fulfilling. She works on a wide range of projects and tasks, supporting operations and helping things run smoothly day to day.

Outside of work, Heather enjoys exploring new food experiences, embracing spontaneous adventures, and spending quality time with family and friends while also keeping up with the busy and rewarding life of being a mom.

Rochell Paredes is a social worker who has been with Summer Hill since January 2025. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from NYU in May 2019 and has been practicing professionally since then. Rochell lives in Hicksville, NY with her son and enjoys sports, especially baseball and basketball, following the Mets, Knicks, and Jets. She also has a creative side and loves arts and crafts. Fun fact: she enjoys bringing creativity into both her work and personal life, finding unique ways to connect with and support others.

Heather Dishuk began her career as a hospital nurse, where she gained more than a decade of hands-on experience caring for patients with diverse needs. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Adelphi University and her Family Nurse Practitioner license from Long Island University. Heather is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to every patient she meets. She lives in North Babylon and enjoys spending her free time with her daughter and their dog, as well as relaxing at the beach and traveling.

I help clients understand their patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Working from a psychodynamic perspective, I explore how past experiences influence current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while emphasizing a balance between learning from the past and focusing on the present and future. I also use EMDR, ACT, IFS, family therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to tailor treatment to each client. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, emotional regulation, relationships, parenting support, self-esteem, life transitions, and family conflict.I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, emotional regulation, relationships, parenting support, self-esteem and confidence, life transitions, and family conflict, working with adolescents, adults, and families.I integrate EMDR, ACT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to tailor treatment to each individual’s needs. I offer both online and in-person therapy located in our Queens office.

Yolette Georges earned her first degree in Psychology, where she majored in both History and Psychology. She had originally planned to attend law school, but her husband at the time, an attorney, encouraged her to explore a different career path, leading her to pursue Physician Assistant studies instead.
Her favorite hobbies include playing tennis, watching old movies, and reading classic books. She has been a proud member of the Folio Society based in London, England since 1988. Yolette has three adult children,Charles, Gwenevere, and Franklin. A year ago, she relocated to Orlando, Florida with her youngest, Frankie, and has been very happy ever since.

LaShanta Kang is a Family Nurse Practitioner, with 5 years of experience, and is dedicated to serving the mental health community. She earned her Master's in Science from Long Island University Post. She lives in Suffolk County, NY with her husband, dog Jagger, and three sons. She enjoys hiking, reading and traveling. Fun fact: Her and her husband are foodies and enjoy trying new and bizarre foods. They once had cricket tacos when visiting Mexico!

Susan is a Licensed Master Social Worker who completed her undergraduate studies at Queensborough Community College and Queens College, and went on to earn her master’s degree from Hunter College. She brings ten years of experience working with children ages 5–21 as a care manager and is highly trained in motivational interviewing, solution-focused interventions, and supporting individuals with anxiety and depression. Susan’s long-term goal is to work with people across all stages of life while continuing to refine her skills as a mental health provider. She has a strong interest in trauma-focused work and plans to obtain her EMDR certification in the future. Born and raised in Queens, Susan loves to travel (and eat) and now enjoys bringing her family along on her adventures. Fun fact: She’s always up for trying something new,she’s gone on a hot air balloon ride in Florida, skydived on Long Island, zip-lined in Jamaica, fed animals at a safari drive-thru in Alabama, swam inside cenotes in Mexico, and even jumped off waterfalls in the Dominican Republic.

I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and stressors. I understand that difficult seasons are a natural part of life, and I believe strongly in each person’s resilience, inner strengths, and capacity for growth and healing. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel understood, hopeful, and empowered.Together, we will identify your unique strengths and develop practical tools to support your emotional and mental well-being. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, trauma-focused therapy, insight-oriented therapy, behavioral modification, supportive therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. I tailor treatment to meet your individual needs and goals. I am also bilingual in Spanish.I provide services both in person and virtually, offering flexible options to ensure therapy is accessible and convenient for you. I am committed to maintaining a nonjudgmental space where you can openly express yourself and feel truly heard. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life challenges, I am here to support and guide you through your healing journey.