Who We Are
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Meet the Team
Diane Dillon, Ph.D.
Dr. Diane Dillon (she/her) is a licensed psychologist and trauma specialist with over 25 years of clinical, teaching, and leadership experience. A women’s health advocate and EMDRIA-psychotherapist, she specializes in stress-related issues including trauma, substance use, and mid-life transitions. Dr. Dillon has held leadership roles in diverse settings and designed a 12-week evidence-informed intervention for women with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Aimed at empowering women to create purposeful and well-balanced lives, skills emphasize mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Previously, Dr. Dillon was on faculty at Columbia University where she taught in health and behavior studies, helped found the School at Columbia, and was the founding director of the child study team. She is the co-author of Mommy Mantras: Affirmations and Insights to Keep you from Losing your Mind, and a contributor to Goldie Hawn’s original MindUP curriculum. Diane was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Marshall Islands and currently serves on the board of the Lionheart Foundation.
Dr. Dillon graduated from Hamilton College, Columbia University (MA), and the University of Massachusetts (PhD). She is licensed in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and is an active member of the American Psychological Association, the National Health Service Providers, and EMDR International Association.
Sascha Griffing, Ph.D.
Dr. Sascha Griffing (she/her) is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in women's health. She is dedicated to supporting women throughout the lifespan, with a particular focus on transitions such as pregnancy, parenting, and menopause. Dr. Griffing’s passion for women’s health led her to develop a unique psychological intervention aimed at addressing the mental health impacts of menopause, alongside medical treatments.
Dr. Griffing has expertise in trauma and has worked within New York City’s legal, mental health, and child welfare systems, supporting clients who have faced compounded adversities often exacerbated by racial and social injustices. This work has informed her trauma-informed, client-centered approach, where she integrates evidence-based techniques to empower clients to build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and navigate life transitions like anxiety and depression. She is particularly skilled at helping clients reflect on difficult experiences, find meaning, and foster growth despite adversity.
Dr. Griffing has held adjunct appointments at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University and has authored numerous articles on the intersection of trauma and women’s mental health. Dr. Griffing earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and her doctorate from the University of Massachusetts. She is licensed in New York and Massachusetts and is an active member of the Menopause Society and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.