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.
Karthik Karibandi, MD, is a board-certified family physician. He is proud to serve patients throughout Lower Midtown on the east side of Manhattan in New York City at City Care Family Practice.
After growing up in Ridgewood, Queens, and Morristown, New Jersey, Dr. Karibandi graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed his Family Medicine residency at Albany Medical Center.
Dr. Karibandi spent the past five years in private practice treating patients of all ages and nationalities at offices located in New York City. He truly values the patient-physician relationship: being fully focused on patients’ medical needs and concerns yet, cultivating the utmost comfort and confidence. This special dynamic allows for the best possible medical care.
His passion for Family Medicine comes from providing continuity of care and preventative medicine for a whole family. Caring for them over time as they grow and develop and knowing everyone from newborns to the elderly is gratifying for Dr. Karibandi.
In his free time, Dr. Karibandi enjoys spending time with his wife and watching his favorite sports teams (Go Knicks, Yankees, Rangers, and Giants!!). He also enjoys going to the gym, visiting museums, and watching live theater.
Dr. Chung is the founder of City Care Family Practice P.C. He was raised in Michigan near Detroit. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and obtained a Material Science and Engineering degree. He completed his medical school training at Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.
For the next four years he served in the US Air Force in Japan as a Family Doctor. After the Air Force, he has worked in Family Practice offices in Hawaii and New York. In private practice since 1995, he strives to bring personalized, professional care to his patients.
He practices sprinting early in the mornings so he can compete in local Masters track meets against other sprinters in his age group. He also loves to eat all kinds of foods and is always looking for new interesting restaurants to try. When he is free, he enjoys playing sports with his son.
After years of practice in Manhattan, Dr. Chung has come to the conclusion that there are a few healthcare styles that may keep you healthy or make your life easier.
Routine - Although screening cannot prevent all diseases, regular visits with a doctor you know and who knows you, is the best way to prevent diseases caused by lifestyle. Smoking, weight, lack of exercise, and lipids are basic issues addressed regularly at a Family Doctor’s office.
Network - Your connection to the healthcare system starts with your Family Doctor. Specialist referrals, labs, treatment can be obtained much more easily if you deal with a professional who sees many people with the same types of problems every day.
Comfort - It is much easier to get to the bottom of a problem with someone you know. Each time you meet a new provider it takes a while to break through the initial uncertainty.
Doctors, too, need time to know your personality in order to interpret your current symptoms. By establishing a relationship over time, problems are much simpler to address.
Dr. Pearl Lui is a board certified Family Medicine physician, serving patients at City Care Family Practice in Lower Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY. Dr. Liu received her medical degree from American University of the Caribbean in St. Martin. She completed her residency training at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where she served as Chief Resident in her final year.
Her medical journey started in New York City as a medical student rotating in hospitals all through the 5 boroughs. Now, finished with her training in Stony Brook, she is excited to return to the city she has called home for the past 12 years.
Her special medical interests include preventative care and women’s health. She always strives to provide the most up-to-date and personalized primary care for her patients.
Spending time with her family, enjoying a nice cup of coffee with friends, and visiting the U.S. National Parks are activities she cherishes.
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.
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.
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.
Gavrielle values the therapeutic relationship with her clients from day one through creating a safe space that feels warm, inviting, supportive, and most of all judgment free in order to achieve the clients goals and foster healing and insight. One of Gavrielle’s priorities is to let the client know they are not alone and to develop the coping skills to encounter the challenges throughout life.
She uses problem-solving model, solution-focused therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing to help her clients implement solutions to obtain their goals and to look at the clients’ strengths. Gavrielle has worked with various diverse populations of clientele. Gavrielle specializes in diverse issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, trauma, LGBTQ, and PTSD. Gavrielle is committed to continue to grow and evolve as a therapist as helping others achieve their goals is a passion of hers.
Gavrielle earned her Masters in Social Work from Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also received her BA in Psychology from Rutgers University, The State University of NJ. Gavrielle is currently in the process of obtaining a Certification in Expressive Arts in Counseling. Gavrielle has spent most of her career providing services to those in need whether it is in home services to youth, mental health services with adolescents and adults, trauma services, addiction services, and IOP services.
Daniel's clinical work focuses on clients who may be neurodiverse (Autism/ADHD), men's issues, and those facing chronic illnesses and pain. He has extensive experience working within higher education settings with college students and with those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. He uses a psychodynamic perspective with focus on the everyday symbols and narratives which construct individuals lives. Daniel has received post-graduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma interventions.
Masters in Social Work, Clinical Concentration: Fordham Graduate School of Social Service
Karen Zokas, 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.
Karen provides psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Karen earned her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University and has worked alongside doctors at Yale, gaining experience in psychoanalysis. Karen has additional experience with motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. These modalities can assist in identifying your goals, help to change behaviors and regulate emotions.
Karen is currently licensed in the states of New York and Connecticut and is ready to help you on your path to healing.
Kelly Eustace, LMSW, is a licensed therapist and member of the clinical team at Rappore, serving patients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Kelly utilizes her great sense of empathy, compassion, and a strengths-based lens, to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients, which she believes is the foundation for successful therapeutic outcomes.
She creates a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment in her sessions, and implements a collaborative approach to help empower her clients to identify personal goals, potential barriers, enact positive changes, and work towards achieving self-determination.
Kelly earned her Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, family, and group therapy. She has worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient-mental health, school systems, and residential treatment.
Kelly provides culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care, drawing from various modalities depending on client needs, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Kelly has experience treating a variety of diagnoses, specializing in anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, and trauma. She also has experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as youth and their families involved with the Child Welfare System.
Adina works collaboratively with clients to gain a sense of calm, confidence, and hope. She works with clients to achieve the goals that matter to them, including feeling less overwhelmed, building self-confidence, and minimizing negative thoughts. Therapy with Adina offers the formation of a trusting relationship where you can feel understood. She partners with clients to foster a sense of relief and accomplishment.
Some of her previous experience includes working with young adults with anxiety and depression, relationship struggles, and addiction and helping school-aged children navigate social and emotional challenges. She primarily uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach and draws from DBT skills and mindfulness to provide a variety of coping strategies.
She is licensed in New York (LMSW) and New Jersey (LSW).
Adina received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Human Development, from the University of Maryland.
Elisa Kim, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and a therapist at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York. She performs evidence-based therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, to help people thrive and improve their lives. Elisa creates a safe environment so everyone can feel comfortable expressing concerns regarding trauma, interpersonal relationships, mood and anxiety disorders, and more.
Elisa obtained a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz. Before pursuing her passion as a psychotherapist, she worked as an editor at Alloy Media and a digital content manager at Nickelodeon. These experiences taught her invaluable project management and interpersonal skills, allowing her to work with a detailed eye.
Elisa returned to school and obtained a Master of Social Work from the University of Albany in New York. Her commitment to higher education landed her the James Jacob and South Korean Endowed scholarships.
After graduation, Elisa worked as an outpatient therapist for The Family Counseling Center. She gained essential hands-on experience, allowing her to integrate her creative management background with her passion for social work. Elisa then became a psychotherapist at Valera Health, later transitioning to Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice where she provides her expertise today.
Miriam’s therapeutic approach is eclectic in style, drawing on various modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
Miriam works with those experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors (including hair pulling and skin picking), and lasting effects of traumatic experiences. She also works with clients experiencing life transitions, difficult relational issues, or questions of identity.
Miriam graduated Summa Cum Laude from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work and received her undergraduate degree in International Relations from Muhlenberg College. Prior to Rappore, Miriam worked as a psychotherapist at Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness, the Jewish Board for Family and Children’s Services, and Collaborative Therapy. Additionally, Miriam has received training in BFRB Treatment from the Professional Training Institute with the TLC Foundation for BFRBs; Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Gigi Guarnieri is a Licensed Master Social worker and is a member of the clinical team at Rappore. Gigi's goal is to work with clients in a collaborative manner to help meet their goals and overcome challenges that they are facing.
Gigi has experience working with clients to manage depression, anxiety, work stress, and low self-esteem. Gigi often takes a strengths based approach when working with clients. She utilizes mindfulness, CBT and DBT informed care. Gigi understands that each individual's experiences are different, and takes this into consideration when finding the right treatment approach for clients.
Gigi earned her Masters in Social Work from the University of PIttsburgh. While at the University of Pittsburgh Gigi was a fellow for the Center for Race and Social Problems. Gigi's field work and experience focused on exploring intersections within different identities and identifying how work in the social work field can contribute to a more equitable society.
Gigi's prior experience includes providing individual counseling, group therapy, community programming, and resource coordination.
Elizabeth Latsos, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and licensed psychotherapist providing a safe space and exceptional therapy practices. Elizabeth serves patients at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York.
Elizabeth listens to every concern and compassionately addresses each one to personalize mental health care. She believes an empathetic approach is best while implementing clinically proven therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York. She quickly moved into a graduate program at New York University Silver School of Social Work, where she received a Master of Social Work.
As a part of her educational program, Elizabeth had hands-on learning directly in the field as a social worker. She worked at New York City schools for two years, helping kids and teenagers with their mental health. After graduation, Elizabeth was a psychotherapist for Equality Mental Health and Collaborative Therapy.
Today, Elizabeth helps patients at Rappore achieve excellent well-being by working together and determining the best steps toward healing and growing.
Erica Gettenberg, MD, is the Medical Director at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York.
Erica is board certified in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She helps patients deal with the transition from high school to college, the social and academic stresses of college, and the challenges of early career development.
Erica attended medical school at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons before completing her psychiatry residency at UCLA. She then completed her fellowship training through the Columbia University and Weill Cornell Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program.
Erica has expertise in mood, anxiety, relationship issues, and ADHD. She has developed a new model for digital mental health treatment that integrates individual psychotherapy and medication management and includes families in the treatment process.
To request an appointment with Erica and the team at Rappore, call the office or book one online today.
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