Psychiatry
At RIVIA, we welcome any patients 18yro + in any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, faiths, to seek care with us. We currently have appointments available within 1-2 weeks for selected providers below. All of our providers are hand picked for representing the highest standard of clinical care that RIVIA represents. Here is more about us and how we do things differently and our philosophy of care. Please take a moment to learn more about each of our providers below to see who may be a good fit for you. If you are unsure who could be the best fit, we'd be happy to make some recommendations when you reach out to us directly 212-203-1773 or 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.
Andrea Suplick, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC
Dr. Andrea Suplick is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist. She holds a doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Florida, a master's of science in nursing from the University of Florida, and a bachelors of science in nursing from Florida State University.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Dr. Suplick worked several years in clinical research. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she has worked 10+ years as a consultant for short and long-term care residents, working with adults of all ages with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, sleep disorders and dementia. Dr. Suplick believes in a holistic approach within a supportive environment. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach with an emphasis on the Health Promotion Model, focusing on increasing one’s self-efficacy.
Availability: Accepting new patients, please book here.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Arleen Castro, PMHNP-BC
Arleen is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She received her bachelor of science in nursing and doctorate in nursing practice at Loma Linda University in Southern California. Arleen's nursing experience includes an inpatient psychiatric facility, as well as in a Level I trauma emergency department. She has clinical experience with medication management for adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Arleen is passionate about whole person care and advocates for the reduction of stigma associated with mental health. She believes that the combined approach of psychotherapy and medication management is essential for mental wellness. Arleen challenges others to ask themselves, “What good is a healthy body if the mind is not at peace?”
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, CT, FL.
Beatriz Floriano, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Beatriz holds a post-master certificate in Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati, OH. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Beatriz worked with adult and senior patients suffering from mood and personality disorders, among other mental illnesses. Beatriz uses concepts from Neuman’s Systems Model in addition to pharmacotherapy. This therapeutic approach Increases internal forces to counteract stressors to manage mental conflicts, improve self-concept, and promote new perspectives for a meaningful existence. Beatriz believes that each individual is unique and has specific needs requiring a holistic approach to achieve mental and emotional equilibrium. Beatriz also believes that everyone deserves respect in a non-judgmental and trustful atmosphere that allows mutual growth within a professional relationship.
Availability: Accepting Aetna, UHC, Empire BCBS patients only, please book here.
Location (telehealth): NY, NJ, FL.
Additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese.
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.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
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 women's mental health especially during the perinatal period. 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 for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Dawn Weathersby, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Dawn is an ANCC board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She completed undergraduate degrees in public administration and nursing at Indiana University and Western Governors University, respectively.
She received her master of science in nursing from the University of Alabama. Dawn has over 20 years of experience working with varied populations across the lifespan. Dawn provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management and supportive therapy for patients experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders.
She endorses a holistic approach to mental health care, incorporating both medication management and psychotherapy in reaching therapeutic goals.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
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.
Location (telehealth): NY, NJ, FL.
Emily Barnett, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Emily is a ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate training at The University of Florida and The University of North Florida. She earned her master’s degree from The University of South Alabama. Emily provides comprehensive evaluations and psychiatric treatment plans for patients experiencing a range of difficulties, including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. She believes a careful and thorough evaluation provides the best path to work with the patient to develop an individualized plan of care for optimal mental health outcomes. Emily believes the best success for mental wellness is to treat a patient as a whole being -body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Throughout her 15-year nursing career, Emily has recognized the resilience of the human spirit and how important the holistic well-being of individuals is to their quality of life. She strives to provide a safe, supportive environment for patients to foster mental wellness through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
Availability: Accepting Cigna & UHC patients only, please book here.
Location (telehealth): NY, NJ, CT, FL.
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, acceptance-commitment therapy that is person-centered, and mindfulness. Emily has an interest in the intersection of the creative arts and mental health. She is experienced working with young adults and the LGBTQIA community.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Gena Penn, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Gena is an ANCC- board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She received her PMHNP certificate from Florida Atlantic University and MSN from Grand Canyon University, emphasizing public health. Nearly two decades ago, she began her nursing career delivering therapeutic patient-centered care as a Certified Pediatric Nurse. She believes the path to optimal wellness is treating the whole person. Gena has excellent listening and assessment skills and provides safe, non-judgmental holistic care to help improve her patients' mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Her approach to restoring mental health is to empower her patients towards self-awareness, healthful lifestyle changes, mindful eating, psychotherapy, and medication management if needed. Gena specialty areas include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, PTSD/stress management, ADHD, and substance abuse dependence. Gena is passionate about partnering with her patients to help them lead a balanced lifestyle to live their best life.
Availability: Accepting Aetna, Cigna, & UHC patients only, please book here.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Holly White, MSN, CNM, PMHNP
Holly trained at Columbia University and practiced as a certified nurse midwife for 20
years prior to returning to Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing to become a board
certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She specializes in reproductive psychiatry.
Pregnancy, birth and parenting hold opportunities for great joy and growth but also, too
often, trauma, isolation and pain. Depression, emptiness, anxiety, rage, scary thoughts,
interpersonal issues -- Holly will work with you on a treatment plan that matches your
strengths and values, whether that means medication, therapy or a combination of the
two. She aims to create a safe, judgement free and comfortable space where clients
can find the tools they need to meet their mental health goals.
Availability: At full capacity and booking for existing patients only.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Specialty: Women's Health; Perinatal
Igor Cemenyuk, 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.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Additional Languages: Russian.
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.
Availability: At full capacity and booking for existing patients only.
Location (telehealth): NY, NJ, FL.
Additional Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin.
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: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Julie Van Ness, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Julie Van Ness has been working in mental health and the medical field for over 21 years. She worked as a psychiatric screener in the ER and then transitioned to a trauma/ER nurse for over 10 years. Her focus is on substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma, and intimate partner violence. To bring together a complete picture of both medical and mental health care she believes people need to be cared for as a whole being
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NJ.
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. Dr. Yan is experienced treating a wide range of mental health disorders from mood disorders, personality disorders, OCD, psychotic disorders to anxiety and ADHD.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, NJ, CT, FL.
Additional languages: Cantonese.
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. She specializes in young adults and adults population.
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.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Kimberly Mangla, MD
Dr. Kimberly Mangla is a psychiatrist specializing in Women’s Mental Health and reproductive psychiatry. She completed her residency training in Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital and fellowship training in Women’s Mental Health at Columbia University. Dr. Mangla has worked with trauma patients with history of domestic violence and sexual assault. She also completed two years of Obstetrics and Gynecology training at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. She provides consultation and ongoing treatment for any mood issues in the context of pregnancy, infertility, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and peri-menopause.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, CT, FL.
Specialty: Women's Health; Perinatal
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 experience working with anxiety disorders, panic disorder, OCD, insomnia, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, and substance use. Her approach for clinical care is holistic and her preferred treatment modality is cognitive behavioral therapy along with medication management and lifestyle modifications.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Leonor Francisco, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Leonor started her nursing career in 2006 and has over 16 years of diverse nursing experience. She earned her patients’ trust by delivering quality and passionate care. The importance of helping a person heal, not only physically but emotionally, presented itself and she moved on in pursuing her graduate degree at Walden University to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Leonor provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and insomnia. She believes in delivering client-centered care and utilizing holistic approaches as complementary to evidence-based practices in assisting her clients in finding their best quality of life.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NJ.
Additional Languages: Tagalog, Visayan.
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 has a high level of cultural competency and experience working with trauma and the LGBTQIA community.
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.
Location (telehealth): NY, NJ, FL.
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 then 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.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Marol Kerge, PMHNP-BC
Marole is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years of practice as an RN and NP; graduating with his master’s from the University of Rhode Island. He has a wide range of experience in working with patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and many other needs. He also has experience in crisis, emergency, and inpatient psychiatric care. Marole approaches his care with the entire patient as a whole in mind. His therapeutic
method is integrated and tailored to each patient’s specific needs and can provide both
psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
In his free time, Marole enjoys exploring all genres of music, exercising, and travel. He is
originally from Estonia, where he studied psychology.
Availability: Accepting new patients, please book here.
Location (telehealth): NY.
Additional Languages: Estonian.
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.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
Meghan McGhinty, MPHNP, DNP
Meghan McGinty, DNP, received her doctoral and master's degree from Columbia University and her undergraduate degree in behavioral neuroscience from Centre College, in Danville Kentucky. She is an ANCC board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a sub specialty in Women's Health. Meghan has experience working with patients across the lifespan with challenges facing diagnoses of neurodevelopment disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, as well as personality disorders. Meghan provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. She especially enjoys working with young adults and women during the perinatal period. She strives to provide an open environment for patients to begin the healing process through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY.
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.
Location (telehealth): NY.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Rachela Elias, MD
Dr. Elias graduated Phi Beta Kappa from NYU before earning her MD at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She then completed her psychiatry residency at the Harvard Longwood program. After graduation, she pursued psychodynamic psychotherapy training at the Adams House Fellowship in Boston. Dr. Elias treats patients with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, and has expertise treating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Along with providing medication management, Dr. Elias’s therapeutic approach draws substantially from psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches.
Availability: At full capacity and for existing patients booking only.
Location (telehealth): NY, FL.
