The Therapy Center’s History

The Therapy Center was established in 1993 by Gary Silverstein and Brian Gerety. Brian’s background includes years of work in the substance abuse field including 8 years as a Student Assistance Counselor at Fox Lane High School. Gary’s experience includes work at mental health settings, creating and leading an adolescent program at Four Winds Hospital and Supervising Eliot House. While in private practice, both recognized the limitations of being in a “solo” practice. They decided to join together and create a “center” which would offer the community a full range of clinical services “under one roof” with a private practice mentality and a client centered focus.

Gary Silverstein, LCSW-R
Co Founder & Executive Director

Brian Gerety, LCSW-R
Co Founder & Executive Clinical Director

Mike DePaoli, LCSW-R
Clinical Director
The Therapy Center, Brewster

The Therapy Center was created and continues to expand beyond Gary and Brian’s expectations. In 1995, they recongnized a need for an additional location and chose Brewster N.Y. They teamed with Michael DePaoli, LCSW-R, a highly respected clinician and Program Director from Four Winds Hospital. Today the Brewster office under Michael’s leadership, is a thriving pratice with 15 clinicians.

Gary and Brian continue to explore new, innovative, and exciting ways of meeting our communities mental health / behavioral health needs.