Our Staff

The growing staff of therapists at the TRAINOR Center consists of experienced therapists. They are all trained in CBT and proficient in applying the 7-Step TRAINOR Method. Dr. Trainor’s staff and consulting practitioners all share the same philosophy and recognize the efficacy of CBT and evidence-based medicine.

Dr. Kathleen Trainor

Dr. Kathleen Trainor For more than 30 years, Dr. Kathleen Trainor, founder of the TRAINOR Center, has treated children and adolescents with anxiety-based disorders using the…

Prim Sawyer, LICSW

Prim Sawyer, LICSW Prim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Master’s degree from Boston College School of Social Work. Prim has extensive experience…

Nichole Farrington, LCSW

Nichole Farrington, LCSW Nichole is a Licensed Certified Social Worker. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology with concentrations in Mental Health and Women’s Studies from…

Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding a master’s degree in Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the State University of New York at Oneonta.

Christine Anderson, LCSW

Christine Anderson, LCSW Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding a master’s degree in Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill…

Diana Pelaez, LCSW

Diana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding a master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons University and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Dartmouth…

Lauren Pedulla, LCSW

Lauren Pedulla, LCSW Lauren completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Providence College and holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Clinical Practice in…

Samantha Tremlett, LICSW

Samantha Tremlett, LICSW Samantha is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in psychotherapy with children, young adults and families. Samantha earned her bachelor’s degree…

Norah Benincasa, LICSW

Norah Benincasa, LICSW Norah holds a Bachelor degree in Regular Elementary and Special Education and a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work with a focus on…

Lauren Cramer, LICSW

Lauren Cramer, MSW, LICSW Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in psychotherapy with children, young adults, and families. Lauren earned bachelor’s degrees in Social…

Amy Drotch, LCSW

Amy Drotch, LCSW Amy is a Licensed Certified Social Worker holding a degree in Psychology and Public Health from The University of Rochester and a Master…

Sarah Howe, LCSW

Sarah Howe, MSW, LCSW Sarah Howe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families. Sarah earned her Masters in…

Joyce Saret, LICSW

Joyce Saret, LICSW Joyce is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and has a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University. Joyce has extensive training and…

Larry Stybel, Ed.D.

Larry Stybel Larry Stybel is a Licensed Staff Psychologist at the Trainor Center specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy. He enjoys working with adolescents and adults struggling…

Iris Zur, Office Manager

Iris Zur, Office Manager Iris Zur joined the TRAINOR Center as Office Manager in the fall of 2013. Here, she is responsible for scheduling new patients,…