Ana Staniscia, MS, MA, LPMHC
Ana Staniscia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) and a Research Associate II at the EngAGING Lab in the Department of Psychiatry at New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University. She is also a member of the Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center at the Brain Health Institute, Rutgers University, and the clinical coordinator of the BRAINY-NJ Study and the MUST Study, bringing a rich blend of clinical and academic expertise from Brazil and the United States. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil) and a Master of Science (MS) in Psycho-Oncology from the A.C. Camargo Center in São Paulo.
In the United States, Ana earned her Master’s in Counseling (MA) in Mental Health and Wellness at New York University (NYU), further honing her ability to provide empathetic, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive care. She also works as a psychotherapist at Intercity Psychotherapy in Yonkers, NY, supporting clients across diverse life stages, with a focus on older adults and those navigating complex emotional challenges. Ana’s multicultural perspective and dedication to mental health and wellness make her a compassionate advocate for a comprehensive and inclusive care. She is interested in investigating how multicultural experiences and social inclusion foster cognitive resilience across the lifespan. Her long-term goal is to design culturally responsive brain health interventions that promote equity and improve outcomes across diverse populations.