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.
Maria Dolgovina, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with a strong background in sleep medicine. Through her work with the team at Advanced Medical Care in Brighton Beach (Brooklyn) and Forest Hills (Queens), New York, Dr. Dolgovina is honored to play a role in helping patients find lasting relief from their neurological conditions.
Education has always played a central role in Dr. Dolgovina’s life. She completed her undergraduate degree at Hofstra University in Long Island, New York, before earning her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Edison, New Jersey.
A sleep medicine residency and fellowship through Stony Brook University Hospital in New York further refined her skills and knowledge. Dr. Dolgovina’s professional experience includes positions in sleep medicine/neurology as well as work in hospital settings and neurology practices. She has affiliations with New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital, Queens Hospital Center, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Dolgovina finds her work deeply rewarding. Helping those in her care achieve restful sleep keeps Dr. Dolgovina excited about coming to work each day.
Mary Anne Costerella, MA, LADC is a Licensed Addictions and Mental Health Clinician in the state of Connecticut. She graduated with a dual Masters’ Degree in Counseling Psychology and Pastoral Counseling from St. Joseph College in West Hartford. State and Internationally Certified for 25 years, she was employed by several hospital systems including Natchaug, Middlesex and Hartford Healthcare where she focused on helping clients understand Substance (Alcohol & Other Drugs) and Process Addictions (relationships, work, food, money, sex, shopping, etc.) are self-soothing attempts to medicate inner woundedness from the traumas and loneliness of childhood and adolescence. She also managed the coordination of a state clinically structured treatment team supportive of healthcare professionals (Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, etc.) at risk for impairment from Chemical Dependency, Physical and Emotional Illness.
Mary Anne’s skilled and experienced clinical style offers a deeper awareness of a client’s addictive/avoidant behaviors by teaching, holding space, and offering permission to explore internalized shame from codependent family systems. She utilizes the Gestalt ’empty chair’ technique to de-stigmatize and separate the ‘addict’ within from the human being.She educates the client about the interrelationship between addictive disease and the cyclical effects of ‘mental’ illness on chronic relapsing patterns. She wants clients to perceive the addiction as a ‘relationship’ chosen to help them survive and transition from a ‘place’ where their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs were unintentionally compromised by intergenerational traumas.
Mary Anne challenges traditional notions of psychotherapy by integrating clinical expertise with holistic and existential perspective. Psychology is defined as the study of the ‘psyche’ and ‘psyche’ is a Greek word meaning SOUL-the energy within the container of the BODY. As Carl Jung explains, “The Intuitive Mind is a Sacred Gift and the Rational Mind is a Faithful Servant.”
Mary Anne enjoys spending free time practicing hot yoga, walking, playing pickleball, theater, playing piano, reading and attending family & friend gatherings. She believes ‘the client is the family and the family is the client’ in the paraphrased words of Virginia Satir, Family Therapist.Mary Anne is passionate about the group dynamic and believes ‘Compulsive Self-Reliance is the Dis/ease (lack of ease) and ‘Connection is the Cure’.
Mary Anne offers:
Mary Anne works with Adolescents, Adults, Individuals, Couples and Families.
Addictive and Trauma-related Disorders (Anxiety/Depression)Codependency (Perfectionism/Shame-Based Family Systems)
Mary Anne Costerella, MA, LADC is a Licensed Addictions and Mental Health Clinician in the state of Connecticut. She graduated with a dual Masters’ Degree in Counseling Psychology and Pastoral Counseling from St. Joseph College in West Hartford. State and Internationally Certified for 25 years, she was employed by several hospital systems including Natchaug, Middlesex and Hartford Healthcare where she focused on helping clients understand Substance (Alcohol & Other Drugs) and Process Addictions (relationships, work, food, money, sex, shopping, etc.) are self-soothing attempts to medicate inner woundedness from the traumas and loneliness of childhood and adolescence. She also managed the coordination of a state clinically structured treatment team supportive of healthcare professionals (Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, etc.) at risk for impairment from Chemical Dependency, Physical and Emotional Illness.
Mary Anne’s skilled and experienced clinical style offers a deeper awareness of a client’s addictive/avoidant behaviors by teaching, holding space, and offering permission to explore internalized shame from codependent family systems. She utilizes the Gestalt ’empty chair’ technique to de-stigmatize and separate the ‘addict’ within from the human being.She educates the client about the interrelationship between addictive disease and the cyclical effects of ‘mental’ illness on chronic relapsing patterns. She wants clients to perceive the addiction as a ‘relationship’ chosen to help them survive and transition from a ‘place’ where their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs were unintentionally compromised by intergenerational traumas.
Mary Anne challenges traditional notions of psychotherapy by integrating clinical expertise with holistic and existential perspective. Psychology is defined as the study of the ‘psyche’ and ‘psyche’ is a Greek word meaning SOUL-the energy within the container of the BODY. As Carl Jung explains, “The Intuitive Mind is a Sacred Gift and the Rational Mind is a Faithful Servant.”
Mary Anne enjoys spending free time practicing hot yoga, walking, playing pickleball, theater, playing piano, reading and attending family & friend gatherings. She believes ‘the client is the family and the family is the client’ in the paraphrased words of Virginia Satir, Family Therapist.Mary Anne is passionate about the group dynamic and believes ‘Compulsive Self-Reliance is the Dis/ease (lack of ease) and ‘Connection is the Cure’.
Mary Anne offers:
Mary Anne works with Adolescents, Adults, Individuals, Couples and Families.
Addictive and Trauma-related Disorders (Anxiety/Depression)Codependency (Perfectionism/Shame-Based Family Systems)
Adam Dubin, MSW, is a social worker intern serving Hudson River Care and Counseling patients. He works virtually and at the office in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Adam holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University, affiliated with Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. After graduating, he completed his Master of Social Work from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Adam is compassionate, friendly, and enjoys what he does. He has a broad array of interests and experiences with diverse populations, which helps him connect with various patients.
Rabbi Dubin is fluent in both Hebrew and in English.
Shanalein Cruz, LMHC, is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Shanalein works virtually. She also has over nine years of experience working with LGBTQ youth, children who are abuse survivors, and associated mental disabilities. Her areas of expertise include sexual abuse and emotional abuse. Other areas of her work experience encompass autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, and ADHD.
Shanalein's work is guided by Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gestalt, Multicultural, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, and Talk Therapy. The approach Shanalein uses is informed by the diverse populations she treats, cultural respect, and sensitivity to different languages.
Shanalein graduated from Capella University with high honors. Her work in the past was with the Latino community in Philadelphia, which led to her focus on children of abuse. Her affiliations are with the American Counseling Association and the CHI Sigma Iota Professional Counseling Honor Society.
Ms. Cruz is bilingual in both English and in Spanish.
Dr. Caroline Bjorkman is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who provides treatment for a variety of mental health conditions including mood, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. She uses an individualized and holistic approach providing medication management as well as psychotherapy to improve overall functioning and quality of life. Dr. Bjorkman completed medical school at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside/ West. She is on the young professional board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness NYC and works with ASICS as a Mental Health Ambassador.
Dr. Matsuki is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in both medication management and psychotherapy to treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders. Prior to pursuing a career in psychiatry and psychotherapy in the U.S., Dr. Matsuki also had formal training and extensive clinical experience in primary care medicine in Japan.
With expertise both in psychiatry and primary care medicine, He combines traditional psychiatric treatment and integrative medicine-based treatment to optimize the well-being of the mind and body as a whole. Dr. Matsuki has private practice offices in New York and New Jersey, and provides telepsychiatry services throughout Texas, Washigton, California and Georgia.
Dr. Matsuki is also on staff at Mount Sinai Morningside and West Hospitals, where he is an Attending Psychiatrist in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, and is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Stuart is a member of the advisory board at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. He served as the Chairman for the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of Baylor College of Medicine and Director of the Psychiatry Department of the Houston Methodist Hospital. He is the author/co-author of numerous scientific articles and has edited/co-edited over 50 medical books including being the founding editor with Robert Hales, M.D. of American Psychiatric Press' Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry and its Textbook of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences.
Megan Bolger, LSW, is a therapist at Rappore who offers clients a holistic approach to support their well-being and healing journeys. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and expressive arts therapy. She incorporates these techniques flexibly to meet the unique needs and preferences of each client, promoting self-awareness, emotional regulation, coping skills, and personal growth. Megan believes that each person’s journey is unique, and therapy should be tailored to their individual needs. She provides a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. By fostering a therapeutic alliance based on trust and collaboration, Megan strives to empower her clients to take an active role in their healing process. In her time away from work, Megan enjoys deepening her yoga practice as a 200hr YTT, singing her heart out to further explore the healing powers of music, and spending quality time with her dog, Django, who is her therapy sidekick!
Megan earned her Bachelors degree in English Education from Montclair State University in 2013. From one helping profession to the next, she discovered mental health work as her calling while working in a residential treatment center for teen girls in the foster care system in 2014. She earned her Masters in Social Work in 2018 and has been growing in the field since. Megan’s work with clients has always focused on creativity, authenticity, and healing. She would love the honor of being your ally on this journey.
Cheryl Gould, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York.
Dr. Gould received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix before earning her Master of Science in Nursing, PMHNP from Rutgers University. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University. Dr. Gould has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2003. She is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Dr. Gould has worked with diverse populations and in a variety of settings during her career. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has experience treating patients from age 18 to 80+. She treats adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ted, and their dog, Lulu. She also enjoys travel, photography, mixed media art, cooking, and reading.
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.
Lena Najjarian, PA-C, is a certified physician associate at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. Lena earned her Bachelor of Science at CUNY York College. She then went on to earn her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Tuoro College. Lena’s approach to psychiatric care is collaborating with her patients to determine the most effective treatment options through medication and psychotherapy. She believes the most important part of patient care is patience, building trust, listening to understand, being empathetic, and great communication. Lena treats patients with depressive disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She enjoys watching as symptoms improve and seeing her patients blossom.
The most fulfilling part of her job is when her patients find peace and happiness within themselves. Outside of her practice, Lena is happiest working on interior design, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She is hoping to make it to Bali soon.
Sam Kolander, MD, is the Supervising Psychiatrist at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York.
Sam has a longstanding interest in health care systems and leadership. He earned his undergraduate degree at Washington University before attending medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He served as chief resident at Columbia University and was one of ten residents nationwide awarded the APA Leadership Fellowship. After residency, he served as Adult Psychiatric Director at Equip Health.
Sam cares deeply about providing compassionate, evidence-based care and was awarded the national Austen Riggs Award for Excellence in Psychotherapy. He is passionate about utilizing technology to increase access to gold-standard mental health treatment and has expertise in mood, anxiety, personality, and eating disorders.
Gene is a Teaching Faculty at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Executive Director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is Director of the Elizabeth Thatcher Acampora Endowment, an outreach program to meet the needs of underserved youth and families in community settings. He has served as a leader of national organizations and has won teaching awards, including the Vestermark Award for Outstanding Teaching by the American Psychiatric Association.
Andrea Ancer Leal, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Rappore. Dr. Ancer Leal has worked in mental health for 9 years in various roles and settings. She combines her social work psychotherapeutic training with nursing practice to address mental health needs holistically. She believes mental wellness and resilience are vital components to living a fulfilling and authentic life and it takes empathy, active listening, and human connection to help others address their mental health needs. Dr. Ancer Leal focuses on psychopharmacology while recognizing the importance of therapy, sleep, nutrition, and physical activity for optimal mental health. Dr. Ancer Leal has experience treating clients of a wide range of ages and various mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and ADHD.
Dr. Ancer Leal earned her Bachelor of Nursing Science and Doctorate in Nursing Practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. Prior to her career in nursing, she earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Houston.
When she is away from practice, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going outdoors with her dog Beau, and planning out her next travel destinations.
Megan is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has worked in the mental health field since 2014 and has a wide array of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She focuses on providing a compassionate and collaborative environment to customize a treatment plan unique to the individual that includes both evidence-based psychopharmacology and supportive therapies. Megan helps adults struggling with a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. She is also particularly interested in women’s mental health.
Megan completed her undergraduate degrees at University of Colorado and Denver College of Nursing. She then went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University.
