Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Gabby is a diabetes care specialist and registered dietitian based in Long Island City. She has several years of experience working closely with patients who are managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, and many more. Gabby is up to date on current diabetes technology and eager to discover the next cutting-edge device to help better patient care. She is passionate about empowering individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, taking a personalized approach to healthcare, steering away from rigid diets and instead emphasizing behavior modification and holistic wellness.
Gabby received her Bachelors in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Christian University and Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from California State University, Long Beach.
Irene Diakogeorgios is a licensed registered pharmacist. Upon receiving her degree from Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University, Brooklyn in 1991 Irene services the Astoria/Long Island City community for over thirty years. Through a personalized approach and strong community ties with physicians and other health care providers, Irene continues to educate patients on their well being with courtesy, kindness, and respect.
Welcome to Alliance Cardiovascular Care, PLLC, a full-service cardiology practice with offices in the Upper East Side and Midtown East neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City. Our team brings years of experience diagnosing and treating common heart-related health conditions. We accept most health insurance plans and welcome new patients.
Both Alliance Cardiovascular Care, PLLC, offices are conveniently located and feature a modern, spa-like environment equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.
At Alliance Cardiovascular Care, PLLC, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and healing environment. Rather than prioritizing high patient volume, Dr. Nolan makes time to meet with each person one-on-one, listening carefully to their symptoms and concerns to create personalized treatment plans that optimize heart health.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with an arrhythmia and want to prevent it from worsening or you have a family history of heart disease, our compassionate team is here to help. Call the nearest Alliance Cardiovascular Care, PLLC, office to schedule a new patient consultation, or book your appointment online today.
Dr. Michael Florek is a Board Certified Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine specialist. He completed residency at Larkin Community Hospital in Hialeah, Florida. There, he excelled as Chief Resident, developing interest in areas such as Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSKUS), Manipulation of pediatric and newborn patients, Interventional Injection techniques as well as Regenerative and Orthobiologic Medicine. He is currently affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital of the Northwell Health System.
He is a graduate of Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received the Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Achievement in what is now his specialty. He is the recipient the A. Hollis Wolf national competition. He contributed to philanthropic activities, coordinating fundraising events for victims of pediatric cancer.
Dr. Florek is passionate about contributing to the industry landscape of Pain Medicine, promoting the study and awareness of non-surgical orthopedic intervention and non-pharmaceutical pain management. The philosophy of his practice is that the body’s natural healing properties can and should be explored when crafting patient’s treatment plans.
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DOCTORS. Our doctors are world-renowned, "Double-Board-Certified" in OB/GYN and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and have been practicing in the fertility field for a minimum of 25 years.
EMBRYOLOGISTS. These are the biologists that "baby-sit" your eggs and embryos. We have the most qualified and highly-skilled embryologists around because, as you may already know, your embryos can spend up to 8 days in the embryology laboratory, that is a large percentage of your cycle.
Most of the advances in fertility treatments over the past several years have been in the embryology laboratory including genetic testing of embryos, and vitrification technique for embryo freezing. Our embryologists are constantly keeping themselves up-to-date with the current technologies that are applicable to our patients. They are well-versed in all the current techniques and in addition, our embryologists have re-imagined the IVF laboratory techniques and procedures resulting in one-of-a-kind tools and pioneering techniques to improve our patients' chances of success.
SMART IVF TECH. We use unique techniques and procedures in our embryology laboratory, most of which we developed ourselves, which we believe can improve your chances of conception. Each technique may only result in tiny, insignificant (statistically speaking) improvement - but together, they can add up to making the difference for your cycle to be successful or a failure. Find out how these "small baby steps" add up to make your dream come true.
Come take advantage of all the latest technologies available that can help improve the outcome of your fertility care. Latest equipment in the culture of your embryos are available and so are the most recent techniques in processing, of gametes and embryos that are designed to eliminate or decrease the stress that your eggs and embryos undergo in order to maximize the chances of them implanting and resulting into a healthy baby.
SUCCESS RATES. Our rates are higher, 57.5% for patients under 35 years old, than the national average rate of 40.5%.We believe it to be mainly because we pay very close attention to every detail of your treatment and we employ every technique we have learned and also those we developed ourselves that can improve your chances of going home with a baby
CENTRALLY LOCATED. We are located right in the middle of Manhattan, New York City, at the beautiful Rockefeller Center area. Convenient access via buses, subways, cabs, and cars.
Dr. Raymond Zakhari is a triple board-certified nurse practitioner, certified in Adult Adolescent Health, Family Health, and Psychiatric Mental Health. He provides comprehensive care of both the mind and body.
He is on staff at New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Weill Cornell Medical Center/ Payne Whitney Clinic appointed to the department of internal medicine. In his private practice, Metro Medical Direct, he provides medical and psychiatric house calls for patients from adolescents to geriatrics with dual diagnosis addiction and mental illness. He provides medical supervision for home detox and provides medication-assisted therapy with Suboxone, naltrexone, and Vivitrol.
His extensive training and experience allow him to manage the medical conditions that may have developed from substance abuse.
Lin Sternlicht, LMHC, M.A., Ed.M, is an experienced and results-driven concierge therapist, coach, and family advisor. At Family Addiction Specialist, her focus is on successfully and efficiently creating desired changes in her clients’ lives. Lin offers both short-term crisis management and consultation as well as longer-term therapy and executive coaching for individuals, couples, and families in Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City.
Her approach is uniquely tailored for each client and expertly integrates the most effective psychotherapeutic approaches with research-based wellness practices to help her clients attain their personal and professional goals. Lin is passionate about her work and dedicated to creating lasting change in her clients' lives.
With an extensive track record of success, Lin specializes in addressing the distinctive needs of prominent high-net-worth individuals and their families. Lin has worked with public figures, top executives, and professionals along with their loved ones in the New York City area as well as domestically and internationally in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. She intimately understands the specific personal and professional issues high-performing individuals and those in the public spotlight experience, including the stress associated with high work expectations and demands and the disappointment and struggles associated with a less-than-satisfactory personal life despite having achieved exceptional financial and professional success.
Lin understands the exceptional pressure and self-doubt successful people can experience during the highs and lows of their careers and how work can impact one’s personal life. With all the demands today on people’s time, self-care and one’s mental health are commonly overlooked, and Lin makes sure her clients’ sessions and new habits fit into their demanding schedules.
Lin completed her graduate work in clinical psychology and mental health counseling at Columbia University and is certified in Neurolinguistic Programming and Ericksonian Hypnosis. She is also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, and mindfulness techniques. Her extensive experience working with individuals suffering from substance use disorders, as well as digital dependencies and the family conflicts that arise as a result, provides her with deep understanding, compassion, and sensitivity in treating the complications associated with addiction, including crisis intervention, conflict resolution with family members, discernment counseling, divorce, and co-parenting issues.
Lin’s comprehensive and holistic approach to managing today’s most pressing issues, including burnout, anxiety, depression, ADHD, personal/family conflict, and addiction, produces significant personal growth and meaningful long-term change. Lin specializes in treating digital addictions such as cryptocurrency addiction, day trading addiction, and video game addiction, among others, and has been featured as an expert on A&E’s groundbreaking docuseries “Digital Addiction,” as well as in various other media for her profound knowledge and experience with digital dependencies. Her personal and professional experiences, along with her use of evidence-based strategies as well as spiritual, mindfulness, and nutrition-related practices, allow Lin to address seemingly permanent and hopeless issues successfully and not only improve her clients’ quality of life but help them experience more meaningful and satisfying relationships and careers.
Aaron Sternlicht serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Family Addiction Specialist, a boutique bespoke private practice located in New York City. As COO, Aaron leads a dedicated team to ensure unparalleled patient care, focusing on privacy, confidentiality, and high-quality service. His role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, admissions, scheduling, billing, and health information management. As CFO, Aaron manages finances, payor relations, legal matters, and compliance, striving for excellence in both the firm's standards and patient outcomes.
With a background in therapy across outpatient and inpatient facilities in NYC, Aaron also possesses business expertise managing real estate and investments. He holds a passion for aiding individuals dealing with mental health, substance abuse, and digital addiction, guiding them toward sustainable recovery. His education includes business and political science studies at the University of Vermont, complemented by a master's in mental health counseling from Pace University. Merging clinical training as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor with personal recovery experiences, Aaron provides an exceptional recovery journey at his practice. His approach is pragmatic, warm, and patient-centered, believing in everyone's capacity for lasting and transformative change.
Beyond his commitment to patient care and privacy at his practice, Aaron passionately shares his expertise on addiction and related topics. Renowned for his unique specialization in digital addictions, he has been featured in notable media outlets such as The Washington Post, Forbes, Fox News, and the New York Post. Aaron is a regular contributor to WebMD and serves on the Medical Review Board of Insider, leveraging his powerful messaging to drive awareness and education on addiction issues.
Vanvian Hoo, LCSW, PsyD, is a senior clinical and psychotherapist at Hudson River Care and Counseling. Dr. Hoo works virtually.
Vanvian brings over 20 years of experience to the practice with no signs of stopping. Currently pursuing her doctorate in psychology from Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey, Vanvian specializes in neuropsychology and multicultural psychology. She is trained in various behavioral models, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
After receiving her Bachelor of Science from Wagner College, Vanvian earned a master’s in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City. She works from a Strength-based Based Perspective with her patients and has an integrative approach, utilizing various evidence-based practices depending on the needs of her clients. She includes various modalities in her treatment plans, such as play therapy with children, parenting, trauma work, anxiety, depression, and relational issues with adults and adolescents.
Vanvian also worked as a school-based mental health social worker at TSMS, a middle school located in the East Village, New York, for 13 years. She also has extensive work experience in nonprofits and hospital settings. Additionally, Vanvian has extensive knowledge working with young children and parents as a mental health consultant for a Head Start program in NYC.
She has worked in Chinatown to mitigate and decrease the mental health stigma and deliver mental health services to the community. Vanvian is committed to addressing social injustice issues and helping clients break the transmission of intergenerational trauma. Teaching and supervising master’s level social work interns from Columbia University, Hunter College, and NYU is one of her many gratifying accomplishments. In her free time, Vanvian loves to design and create handmade greeting cards.
Dr. Hoo is licensed in both NY and NJ. She is bilingual in Cantonese and in English.
Betrice Thompson is a highly experienced LCSW with over 30 years of dedicated service in the field of social work, specializing in geriatric issues, such as adjustment disorder, grief and loss, hospice, depression, anxiety, and caregiver support. She has assisted families and individuals through the difficult process of selecting alternative placement and services.
Betrice passion extends to working with the faith community, particularly clergy (pastors and their families) addressing issues related to mental health challenges often not discussed in the faith community.
Betrice holds several advanced degrees including a master’s in social work from the University of Oklahoma-Norman, a master’s in education with a specialty in gerontology from the University of Central Oklahoma-Edmond. She recently obtained a double master’s in Divinity and Pastoral Care and Counseling from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Brunswick. She holds certificates from the National Association of Social Workers where she has been a member for several years in Clinical Social Worker Supervision and as a Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWM). Betrice is the owner of Beyond Christian Counseling, a faith-based agency providing counseling services to the community.
If interested in scheduling a virtual appointment, contact Hudson River Care and Counseling at 201-541-8600.
Rebecca Ennis-Paez is a Clinical Social Work intern at Hudson River Care and Counseling, a mental health practice with two office locations in Hoboken and Teaneck, New Jersey. Telehealth services are also available.
Education and learning have always been of great interest to Rebecca. She pursued her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Alliance University (formerly known as NYACK College).
In conjunction with her internship, Rebecca has been an administrator at Hudson River Care and Counseling since 2017.
Rebecca focuses on her work with prenatal and postpartum women, adolescents, trauma, anxiety, depression, couples counseling, and military families — her particular interest areas. She uses a variety of approaches to help her patients, including The Strength-based approach, Goal-Setting Approach, Narrative Theory, and Systems Theory.
In her personal life, Rebecca is a mother of two boys and the wife of an Army Veteran.
In addition, Rebecca has been a Hair and Makeup artist for over ten years. Her background influences her focus on natural health, beauty, and therapy approaches. She is passionate dedicated, and looks forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Robin Barrie Kaiden, MS, RD, CDN is renowned for helping people of all ages embrace a healthier lifestyle through nutrition and fitness counseling. As a Licensed Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer for over 20 years, her smart and sensible approach to pre/post-natal nutrition, pediatrics, weight loss, sports nutrition, allergies, cardiovascular health, and other areas of clinical and lifestyle nutrition has resonated with hundreds of people across the United States. In addition to her private Manhattan- and Westport-based practices for adults, children and families, she maintains a national presence as a blogger, columnist, guest speaker, and consultant. A recognized expert on healthy eating, Robin is a trusted resource for print, television, and online media. She appears regularly in various news, lifestyle, and entertainment stories for CBS, NBC, ABC, Parenting, Golf Fitness, Forbes.com, and has been featured in other media outlets such as Vogue and the New York Post. Robin received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Nutrition and Exercise Science from Cornell and Columbia Universities. She currently lives in Westport, CT with her husband and two sons.
Shelley Helmig, a licensed therapist and valued member of the clinical team at Rappore, is authorized to provide counseling services to clients residing in New York and Florida via Telehealth. Shelley possesses both the experience and passion to assist adults and couples navigating various relationship challenges and adults experiencing life transitions or loss of self identity. Additionally, she has supported individuals dealing with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, anger issues, personality disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and OCD.
Understanding the uniqueness of each person and relationship, Shelley takes a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy. Shelley draws from a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Shelley aims to empower clients to achieve emotional wellness and fulfillment while offering tailored treatment plans addressing unique needs and goals.
Shelley's goal is to create a space of safety, empathy, and validation where clients can freely explore their innermost thoughts and feelings. Together, Shelley and her clients embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, focusing on increasing self-awareness and fostering self-acceptance to build a more fulfilling life.
Shelley holds a Master in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Missouri.
Arielle Ray, LMSW, is a vital part of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. She is committed to helping people who are navigating mental health challenges so they can achieve a better quality of life.
Arielle earned her Masters of Elementary Education and Special Education at Touro College. She has also earned a Masters in Social Work from New York University.
With a background in education and social work, Arielle is well-equipped to provide her patients with both practical tools and techniques as well as a healing relationship and emotional support. She draws on various modalities, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, and AEDP, to meet the unique needs of her patients and to help them progress toward their goals.
Arielle’s prior experience includes working at the Lenox Hill Hospital Outpatient Center for Mental Health and in the New York City public school system.
Christina Prorokovic, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and a member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York.
Christina has experience working with a diverse population of clients, helping adolescents and young adults manage depression, anxiety, impulsivity, mood swings/emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflicts. She integrates a psychodynamic approach, CBT, and DBT interventions based on individual needs to help clients address problems and implement changes to reach their goals. Christina values authenticity and the therapeutic relationship and uses a warm, collaborative, and direct approach when working with her clients.
Christina earned her Masters in Social Work at the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. Her clinical experience includes providing individual and family psychotherapy in a school-based setting, inpatient psychiatric hospital setting, outpatient community-based mental health clinic, and leading adolescent and young adult DBT skills training groups.
Kara McGowan, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and a member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York.
Drawing from a person-centered and compassionate approach, Kara works with emerging adults and adults to contextualize, confront, and overcome life stressors and a variety of mental health challenges. Kara incorporates culturally sensitive evidence-based practice techniques into her client encounters, such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, mindfulness tools, and motivational interviewing, to achieve client goals and incite long-lasting change.
Kara earned her Masters in Social Work from the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. She routinely utilizes her cross-cultural experiences and multicultural identity to connect with a wide client population and to foster strong and successful therapeutic bonds and outcomes.
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