Adrienne LoPresti obtained her Master’s in Social Work in 1997 from Adelphi University and has been working at YES Community Counseling Center since that time, currently serving as the agency’s Executive Director. She specializes in working with adolescents, families, substance abuse and individuals affected by trauma. Mrs. LoPresti is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, and EMDR. As the Executive Director of YES Community Counseling Center, she provides community and professional trainings and is also certified through the NYS Department of Education as a trainer for the state mandated child abuse identification program. She serves as Vice President for the Nassau Alliance of Addiction Services and the Coalition of Nassau County Youth Service Agencies.

Angela Piccininni obtained her Master’s in Social Work at New York University and began working at YES Community Counseling Center in 2003. Ms. Piccininni is certified in Motivational Enhancement Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT-5) and is a certified facilitator and trainer of the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) assessment tool. Ms. Piccininni also holds a credential as a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor and specializes in addictions and working with young adults, families, and survivors of trauma.

Corinne Alba is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, and a Certified Prevention Professional.  She obtained her Master's in Counseling from Long Island University and has worked at YES Community Counseling Center since 2007. As the Associate Director of Community, Outreach, and Training, she works with local communities, schools, coalitions, and businesses to provide outreach and education. Corinne facilitates the training and education programs and oversees the Federal Grant Programs awarded to the agency to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts to address substance use. 

Elizabeth Accetta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University. She has over a decade of experience providing individual, group and family counseling to those struggling with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, addiction, anger management, stress, depression and anxiety, marital/family discord, self-esteem, and trauma. Prior to working at YES, Elizabeth has specialized in working with individuals and their loved ones impacted by addiction. She believes in meeting the individual where they’re at and utilizes a range of therapeutic techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, family systems approach, twelve step facilitation, solution focused and strengths-based.

Leighann Sapienza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. She has worked at YES Community Counseling Center since 2018, providing individual, family and group counseling to members of the community. Ms. Sapienza’s experience includes working with individuals and families impacted by addiction and supporting children and families in gaining skills that support healthy development and coping . Ms. Sapienza blends various therapeutic techniques, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems theory to support individuals in achieving their goals. 

Kathleen Coletta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working at YES Community Counseling Center since 2008. A graduate of Adelphi University with her Master's in Social Work, she is certified to perform evidence-based programs, including Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, BASICS, and Active Parenting. Kathleen has over 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, and groups impacted by addiction. In 2020 Kathleen joined the YES Community Counseling Center’s prevention team to train professionals in evidence-based prevention programs and provide workshops to meet the needs of our communities.