Meet the Clinical Team
ELEVATED YOUTH SERVICES HAS A GIFTED CLINICAL TEAM THAT IS COMMITTED TO MEET EACH CHILD WHERE THEY ARE AT, THEN JOIN WITH THEM IN FINDING A VOICE FOR THEIR DREAMS.
Owner / Clinical Director
Nick Browning, LCSW
Nick has a passion for assisting youth with services that are trauma-informed and evidence based. Over the last 12 years Nick has worked professionally with youth who struggle with Mental Disabilities and Illness in many settings of care. Specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and comorbid mental health disorders is an important area of focus for Nick. Nick has seen the effects of individualizing care and attending to family systems in the healing process. Nick firmly believes in treating youth in the least restrictive environment that matches an individual and families needs. His passion for being outdoors as a sportsman, Ironman Triathlete, and love of nature translates directly into the holistic and experiential treatment Elevated Youth Services provides.
Clinical Administrator
Dawn Cave
Dawn has extensive professional experience of over 8 years in supporting adolescent females with intensive mental health needs, as well as working with moderate to high-risk males and females. She is a Master of Social Work (MSW) student intern at Walden University. Her ultimate goal is to acquire her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) qualification and persist in providing therapeutic services to children and families. Dawn loves knowing that her role involves guiding children toward reaching their maximum abilities and facilitating their overall well-being fills me with immense joy.
primary clinician
Stefanie Rosenthal
Stefanie is an experienced provider with a master’s in Psychology and Applied Behavioral Analysis. Stefanie has 11 years experience providing analysis and behavior modification to children in various settings. Stefanie utilizes Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy in her sessions and focuses on decreasing negative patterns of thinking and behavior. Her passion revolves around residential counseling utilizing empathy and compassion to help individuals explore feelings, learn healthy coping skills, discover meaning in their life, and move forward in their “new normal.”
Stefanie enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, and gardening.
Primary CLinician (LMHC)
Cassie DeGaetano
Clinical Intern (MSW)
Tiannah White
Clinical Intern (MSW)
Tia Sewell
Clinical Intern (MHC)
Dainerys Dorrego
Dainerys is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who is deeply passionate about helping youth and families grow, heal, and build meaningful connections. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University. With experience working across a variety of therapeutic settings, Dainerys provides compassionate support to children, adolescents, and families facing emotional or behavioral challenges. She focuses on creating a welcoming and supportive environment where clients feel safe to express themselves and work toward positive change. Dainerys incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) into her work to help clients develop healthy coping skills, strengthen self-awareness, and achieve personal growth. Known for her empathy and calm presence, she strives to meet each client where they are and help them discover their inner resilience. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dainerys offers bilingual services to ensure that therapy feels comfortable and accessible for every family she serves. Outside of work, Dainerys enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking new recipes together.
