Psychiatrists
At RIVIA, we’re proud of the personable and knowledgeable clinicians at our psychiatry and therapy practice. Please take a moment to learn more about each of our providers below to see who may be a good fit for you. Due to high demand, some of our providers are fully booked already, but we currently have appointments available within 1-2 weeks for selected providers below. If you are unsure who could be the best fit, please email our office directly at info@riviamind.com or book a free 15mins clinical consult here to find out more.
Dana Wang, MD
Dr. Wang is co-founder of RIVIA Mind, a group practice that focuses on delivering the best evidence-based combined treatment to the insured population. Dr. Wang’s role is in management, providing clinical supervision and extensive education to clinical staff. Her focus on education ensures that high quality of care is delivered to each and every one of RIVIA’s patients.
Dr. Wang graduated on the Dean’s Honors List from the University of California, Berkeley. She pursued an M.D. 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 continues to be a passionate advocate for minority mental health and emotional wellness.
Availability: Supervising and for existing patients only.
Additional Languages: Mandarin.
Raymond Raad, MD, MPH
Dr. Raad is co-founder of RIVIA Mind, an outpatient mental health center that focuses on delivering the best evidence-based mental health treatment. Dr. Raad is a clinical supervisor and educator for all clinicians in the practice, as well as manager of the group, helping ensure excellent care and quality customer service.
Dr. Raad graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He then pursued in medical education at Columbia University, where he earned his M.D. and a Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) focusing 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 has also had extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at Columbia University.
In addition to extensive clinical experience, Dr. Raad has published article and book chapters, and given talks at a variety of conferences. His 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.
Availability: Supervising and for existing patients only.
Karen Yan, MD, JD
Dr. Yan graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard University with honors in Economics. She holds a law degree from Harvard and was a practicing attorney before pursuing her medical education at New York University School of Medicine. While in medical school, she won the Best Research Presentation Award for the Jack Cary Eichenbaum Summer Scholars Program. She received her residency training in psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she served on the Mental Health Crisis Response Team during the Covid pandemic. Dr. Yan has experience working with patients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. She is passionate about helping individuals live to their fullest potential through a combined approach of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
Availability: Accepting new clients, please book here.
Additional languages: Cantonese.
Leila Cadwell, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Leila is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides personalized and empathetic care that nurtures emotional well-being. She received her bachelor of arts in psychology from New York University and her bachelor of science in nursing from Rutgers University. She then received a master of science from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, where she graduated from the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Leila has cared for veterans at a dual-diagnosis, inpatient psychiatric unit at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. She has treated children and adults at Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Maura Dentino, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Maura is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a bachelor of science in nursing and a master of science in nursing from New York University. She has experience working with clients undergoing various mental health difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, trauma and stress-related issues, and ADHD. She strongly believes in establishing collaborative therapeutic relationships, with her clients being active participants in the creation and implementation of treatment plans tailored around their current needs, preferences, and values. Maura places great importance on authenticity, integrity, and trust, and strives to maintain a safe, open environment for her clients. She approaches clients holistically and empathically, utilizing psychotherapy and medication as appropriate to help her clients achieve their treatment goals.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Joe DePaola, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Joe earned his master of science in nursing from New York University, where he focused on psychopharmacology and various psychotherapy treatment modalities. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Joe spent several years conducting clinical research at Harvard University’s McLean Hospital and worked as a registered nurse on acute inpatient psychiatric units at both McLean Hospital and New York Presbyterian - Columbia University Medical Center. Before joining RIVIA, Joe spent four years providing psychiatric care to underserved and at-risk patients at a community health center in Brooklyn. Joe is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, with experience providing treatment for a wide variety of mental health concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and personality difficulties. He believes in providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for every client, and understands the importance of empathy, trust, and compassion. He incorporates his diverse psychiatric background and knowledge into a holistic approach that is tailored to each client’s individual needs.
Availability: Supervising and for existing patients booking only.
Linda L. Lane, MSN, FNP, Adult PMHNP-BC
Linda completed her undergraduate and graduate training in nursing at Columbia University. Her goals are to provide treatment in a holistic manner, specializing in both family health and psychiatry/mental health. Linda's subspecialty in addictive behaviors enables her to provide effective care for substance abuse disorders as well as process addictions such as gambling. Linda has a high level of cultural competency and experience working with veterans, the incarcerated, and LGBTQIA.
Linda’s approach is based on establishing an alliance with patients to collaboratively develop an appropriate, patient-centered treatment plan. Recognizing and enhancing an individual’s own strengths while addressing barriers to their self-actualization is achieved primarily through psychotherapy. Various approaches are utilized including trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, journaling, and self-care.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Kelly Lidz, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Kelly is a ANCC board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 10 years of practice as an RN and NP. She received her bachelor's and master of science in nursing from Columbia University. Kelly has experience working in medication management; psychodynamic therapy (individual, family/couples, and group); cognitive behavioral therapy; motivational interviewing; psychiatric, psychotic, and personality disorders; PTSD; ADHD; detox/substance abuse; ECT; and TMS. She specializes in adolescents and adults, and has experience working with children 6 years of age and older.
Kelly's approach is warm, empathetic, patient, thorough, and nonjudgmental, creating a safe environment where clients feel heard and cared for. She strives to build strong therapeutic alliances and prioritizes education and empowerment. Kelly is passionate about social policy and providing comprehensive treatment using the biopsychosocial model as a foundation.
Availability: At full capacity and booking for existing patients only.
Jianne Lo, PMHNP-BC
Sin Yan (Jianne) Lo received her bachelor of science in psychology from the University of Washington and her master of science in nursing (psychiatry) from Yale University. She specializes in helping clients with relationship and career transitions and has expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Originally from Hong Kong, Jianne is also fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. Jianne believes in a collaborative, holistic, and culturally appropriate approach to mental health care. She puts equal emphasis on psychotherapy and medication, and she incorporates mindfulness and meditation in her practice. Prior to joining RIVIA, Jianne served homeless individuals with severe mental illnesses in a shelter setting. She also worked with Asian clients in an outpatient mental health clinic.
Availability: Accepting new patients, please book here.
Additional Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin.
Aprille Mangalonzo, PMHNP-BC
Aprille is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to helping individuals build healthier relationships, find fulfillment, and purpose. Aprille focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors that hinder clients from achieving their fullest potential. She earned her master of science from Hunter College graduate school of nursing.
Her experience includes being an emergency nurse at a major New York City hospital and research nurse coauthoring peer-reviewed articles on evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders. She worked at Flushing Hospital on the inpatient consultation liaison team during the Covid-19 pandemic and in their outpatient substance use and mental health clinics.
She is passionate about treating clients suffering from depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders combining medication and psychotherapy to improve their quality of life.
Christina Maroone, PMHNP-BC
Christina Maroone is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specializing in medication management and psychotherapy. She received her PMHNP certificate from New York University and holds an MS from Hunter College, an MPA from Baruch College, and BS from Russell Sage College. Prior to joining RIVIA, Christina served as patient care director for inpatient psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia. She is currently pursuing her doctor of nursing practice degree at Yale and teaches as an adjunct clinical professor at NYU.
Christina creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment using a patient-centered approach to support patients experiencing a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and situational stressors. She holds a primary certificate in rational-emotive and cognitive behavioral therapy and thoughtfully uses this approach to support patients in creating positive changes. She believes that all people are capable and deserving of meaningful and fulfilling lives and works with patients toward these goals through personalized treatment plans.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Denise McClellan, NP
Denise is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in treating anxiety, depression, sleep-related problems, and adjustment challenges. She also has experience working with individuals coping with symptoms related to PTSD, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, grief and loss, LGBTQI challenges, life transition and relationship issues, and personal transformation.
Denise received her advanced nursing specialization of psychiatry degree after working in the social work field. She has experience providing treatment in the military environment and in the civilian inpatient, outpatient, and primary care settings. She values the importance of treating the whole person and she began providing telepsychiatry services due to a strong belief that access to psychiatric treatment should be available to all individuals.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Lee Lee Milner, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Lee Lee is a ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a bachelor of arts in biology from Colorado College, a bachelor of science in nursing from New York University, and a master of science in nursing from Hunter College graduate school of nursing. Lee Lee worked for many years in community mental health prior to going into private practice upon receiving her master's degree. She also served as adjunct clinical faculty at NYU's undergraduate school of nursing. In 2016, Lee Lee began practicing telepsychiatry after deciding to move out of New York City. She continues to see clients remotely. She provides nonjudgmental care for clients who experience mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, personality disorders, and difficulty in interpersonal and work relationships. Lee Lee incorporates the mind-body connection as well as attachment theory into her work with clients in order to help them increase their self-awareness and understanding of how attachment styles impact our interpersonal relationships.
Availability: Supervising and for existing patients booking only.
Nisha Pradeep, PMHNP-BC
Nisha is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over eight years of experience. She received her master’s degree from Stony Brook University. Nisha treats a wide range of emotional problems, including diagnosing and treating anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention deficit disorder (ADD). Her treatment plans are individually tailored to each patient's needs and interests, taking into consideration both their physical and psychological concerns for a comprehensive evaluation. To alleviate stress, she promotes the use of relaxation techniques such as meditation.
Additional Languages: Hindi, Malayalam.
Availability: Accepting new patients, please book here.
Marisa Schwartz, PMHNP-BC
Marisa is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who received her Master’s degree from New York University. For nearly a decade, Marisa worked within major hospital systems in New York City providing care for those with complex medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial needs, first as a nurse and most recently as an advanced practice provider. She was the co-leader of the Behavioral Health Team at Mount Sinai Hospital, a novel program within the department of consultation-liaison psychiatry that provided proactive psychiatric interventions and improved access to mental health treatment, which she remains passionate about.
Marisa has received significant psychopharmacological training and believes in developing a strong therapeutic alliance to effectively utilize her psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic techniques.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Igor Semenyuk, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Igor is a ANCC board-certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner who graduated from NYU, where he currently teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner program. He has experience working with patients with mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, and PTSD.
Specializing in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, Igor believes in building and maintaining a strong therapeutic relationship characterized by openness, genuineness, and awareness. Igor’s therapeutic orientation is gestalt and he practices from an existential-humanistic approach, incorporating cognitive, psychodynamic, and existential elements.
Prior to joining RIVIA, Igor taught nursing students at several institutions. He also worked inpatient at New York-Presbyterian Behavioral Health Center as a registered nurse, milieu manager, and evaluator.
Igor’s hobbies include playing tennis, working out, and reading. He was born in Ukraine and is fluent in Russian.
Availability: At full capacity and booking for existing patients only.
Additional Languages: Russian.
Arielle Siniapkin, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Arielle is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers a secure, nonjudgmental space to explore integrative approaches to improving mental health. She received her bachelor of science in psychology from Union College and a bachelor of science in nursing from New York University. She then received a master of science from New York University, where she graduated from the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Arielle uses a holistic approach that combines lifestyle alterations, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy to promote mental health in adolescents and adults.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Cristin Teutul, PMHNP-BC
Cristin is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who partners with clients in exploring their own unique path to mental health and wellness in a warm, empathetic and safe environment. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan College and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Regent University, where she studied and trained in a variety of psychotherapy modalities. She also holds a Master of Science from Hunter College’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program.
Cristin’s 16 years of nursing experience has directly informed her practice and ethos. She strongly believes trust, communication, shared humanity and authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. Her approach to care is centered on the idea that mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes, but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture and core values. She is experienced in treating OCD, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. She has also provided support to patients experiencing a cancer diagnosis and or co-occurring psychiatric and medical issues. She is passionate about and advocates for women’s mental health and perinatal psychiatry, and is aligned with the principles of body positivity and Health At Every Size (HAES). She considers partnering with people on their path to change, growth and healing to be an incredible honor and privilege.
Availability: At full capacity and booking for existing patients only.
Emily Yin, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Emily is a ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She received a bachelor of science in nursing and a master of science in psychiatric mental health nursing from New York University. Emily completed her residency at the Northern California VA Medical Center, where her clinical experience included both dual-diagnosis and trauma-focused care. Emily believes strongly in a holistic approach to the mental health of her clients through a combination of medication management, person-centered psychotherapy, and mindfulness. Emily also has an interest in the intersection of the creative arts and mental health.
Availability: At full capacity and booking for existing patients only.
Fabiola Yun, PMHNP
Fabiola is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about delivering individualized treatment plans by implementing evidence-based practice and promoting cultural and spiritual components in mental health. Fabiola received her bachelor of science in biology from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, and master of science in nursing from Columbia University. She has experience working with patients with overt psychotic or mood symptoms with a long-standing history of PTSD, OCD, and substance use disorders. Fabiola believes that each client is the expert of his or her life, which serves as the core component of the individualized treatment plans. Although Fabiola specializes in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management, she recognizes psychotherapy as the first-line treatment to address mental health problems.
Availability:Accepting new patients, please book here.
Additional Languages: Japanese, Korean.
