Where Clinical Excellence Meets Human Connection
Where Clinical Excellence Meets Human Connection
"We believe the right treatment can change your life. It doesn’t just reduce symptoms — it helps you move forward with greater purpose and meaning. We’ve seen this in our patients’ stories, and we know it from our own."
Who We Are
Rivia Mind is a psychiatrist-owned, large-scale private practice of psychiatrists, therapists, and mental health professionals working together to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.
Understanding a person is the foundation of meaningful treatment. That’s why we give patients and clinicians the time they need to build trust and work toward lasting change. Because mental health isn’t just about managing symptoms — it’s about helping people reflect, grow, and take control of their lives.
How We Care
Diagnosis is a starting point for care, but it’s not the whole story of who you are.
We take the whole of you into account — mind, body, and lived experience. We offer therapy, medication, or a combination of both when helpful. With your permission, we also partner with families, schools, and other providers to build a care plan that honors your unique circumstances.
With timely appointments, flexible virtual options, broad insurance coverage, and services available in multiple languages, we remove barriers to make care accessible, personalized, and built for real life.
Everyone deserves access to high-quality, thoughtful mental health care delivered with empathy, respect, and clinical rigor.
Collaborative
Care works best when it’s connected. We collaborate with patients, families, schools, and outside providers so nothing gets overlooked. As colleagues, we continually learn from one another, advancing our skills and evolving how we support those we serve.
Comprehensive
Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to address the full spectrum of mental health concerns, with added expertise in harder-to-find areas like eating disorders, women’s mental health, and trauma-informed care. Our diverse backgrounds and training give patients and partners confidence their needs will be met with expertise and respect.
Compassionate
Behind every credential is a person with a story — many of our clinicians were drawn to this work through their own experiences. That’s why we approach care with validation, empathy, and warmth, acknowledging the courage it takes to seek help. We focus on creating a safe, supportive space where struggles are heard and finding balance and relief becomes possible.
Exceptional Care, Grounded in Science and Humanity
Our diverse team of providers and support staff bring not only deep expertise, but also profound empathy and cultural awareness. We thoughtfully recruit, train, and support clinicians who are collaborative, curious, and committed to continuous growth, creating a care environment that feels expert and human.
We deliver evidence-based, whole-person mental health care that considers your biology, psychology, and life context. From assessment to treatment planning, everything we do is grounded in research and personalized to you. We believe everyone has the capacity to heal, grow, and make meaningful progress — and our clinical experience proves it.
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective care. That’s why we take the time to get to know you — not just your symptoms, but your story. Through thoughtful evaluation, we gain the insight needed to guide a treatment plan that truly suits your situation.
Psychotherapy is a core part of many people’s mental health journey. Our clinicians offer a range of approaches, from strengths-based practices to psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic therapies, because we know no two people are alike. We work with you to find the right approach and clinician to support your goals.
Sometimes talk therapy isn’t enough. When appropriate, we integrate biological treatments — including medication and supplements — with care and clarity. Our prescribers work closely with you to explain options and support you in making informed decisions every step of the way.
Our Leadership

Raymond Raad, MD
Co-founder and CEO

Raymond Raad, MD
Co-founder and CEO
Raymond Raad, MD, MPH, is the co-founder and CEO of Rivia Mind where he is also a clinical supervisor, group manager, and educator for all clinicians in the practice.
Dr. Raad graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He then pursued a medical education at Columbia University, where he earned his MD and a master's in public health (MPH) with a focus on healthcare policy and management. He completed his residency training in psychiatry at the Weill Cornell Medical Center / New York Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a research and clinical fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Columbia University. He also has comprehensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy from Columbia University.
Dr. Raad's interests include human emotions, free will, ethics and policy in mental health, and innovation in healthcare. He is passionate about the role of psychotherapy in mental health, including CBT, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches. Dr. Raad has published articles and book chapters and regularly speaks at leading industry conferences.

Dana Wang, MD
Co-founder

Dana Wang, MD
Co-founder
Dr. Wang graduated on the Dean’s Honors List from the University of California, Berkeley. She pursued a medical degree at Ben Gurion University, affiliated with Columbia Medical Center, where she was elected class representative and received the Dean’s List Honor-Distinguished Service Award. Afterward, Dr. Wang completed her psychiatry residency training at Harvard Medical School, during which she also completed a fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.
Dr. Wang has presented her work at local, national and international conferences, and co-authored book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. She is an expert on treating intergenerational trauma and family conflict and is currently authoring her first book on the subject.

Lindsey Sussman
Chief Operating Officer

Lindsey Sussman
Chief Operating Officer
At Rivia Mind, Lindsey oversees all operations teams focused on ensuring that we have the systems, processes and structures in place to deliver the best patient experience in mental health care.
Anissa Burnett
Chief People Officer
Anissa Burnett
Chief People Officer
Anissa’s career has been focused on managing business relations and special projects at senior management level, overseeing Human Resource initiatives in talent management, training, coaching, and implementing new operational strategies. She is a believer in the empowerment of individuals to achieve their potential.
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her

Rachela Elias, MD
Medical Director

Rachela Elias, MD
Medical Director
In her role as Medical Director, in addition to providing direct care to patients, Dr. Elias helps ensure that our clinical policies are aligned with the best standards in mental health care. She provides supervision and ongoing education to the clinical team, ensuring that our clinicians are providing the best possible care to our patients.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re seeking support for the first time or continuing your mental health journey, our team is here to help with care that’s evidence-based, personalized, and deeply human. Let’s get started, together.
