At Rivia Mind, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. We are a dedicated team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists committed to guiding individuals through their mental health journey with expertise and compassion. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs. Our diverse team ensures culturally competent care, and we prioritize accessibility by acceptin...
I specialize in working with college students and young adults, providing individual therapy in a collaborative partnership where we address your concerns and build strategies for growth and healing. Having served as a Staff Psychologist at University of Chicago Student Counseling Services, I developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges students face during this major life transition. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and ADHD. My listening sty...
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, or bipolar disorder can make everyday life feel harder than it needs to be. Whether you're having trouble focusing at work, feeling weighed down by sadness, or lying awake at night with racing thoughts, you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Together, we can explore what's holding you back and create a plan to help you feel more confident, balanced, and in control. With over 18 years of nursing experi...
Hi, I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience and passionate about helping young adults navigate their mental health journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or other challenges like bipolar disorder or substance use, I'm here to support you in finding the care you need to feel more like yourself again. I understand that college life can be overwhelming. It’s a time filled with changes, new pressures, and sometimes unexpe...
I had the privilege of assisting clients through various stages of life – grief, pregnancy/postpartum, parenting issues, pre-marital counseling, marital/family issues, separation, divorce, recovery, affairs, sexual issues, mental health diagnoses – both in private practice and a New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports approved outpatient program. My utmost commitment to clients is providing therapeutic services with empathy and unconditional positive regard. By creating a saf...
I particularly have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, chronic pain due to injury or illness, relationship issues, life transitions, and work-related stressors. My approach to therapy is centered on the therapeutic relationship; I view therapy as a partnership between therapist and client, and I seek to establish a trusting and safe environment as a foundation. With your therapeutic goals in mind, we will work together to gain a better understanding of yourself, your exper...
I believe in taking an individualized approach and working collaboratively with you to help you on your journey. I would like to guide you in finding your own inner strength, gain insight into your struggles, and help you to develop new skills and tools to create a fulfilling future. I will be there to listen and understand exactly where you are, without judgment, and empower you to live life the way you’ve always wanted to live. You are courageous; together we will channel that courage and i...
I am passionate about treating individuals and helping them work toward optimal development. In facilitating treatment, I utilize a client-centered approach as well as strategies of prevention, intervention, and remediation to assist in developing effective coping skills and responses to the environment. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to form a new path toward healing. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’...
My work has centered around supporting adults with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and relationships. I believe you are the expert on your life and through this lens, our time together will focus on working collaboratively. Therapy can be challenging and requires vulnerability and courage, however, it leads to growth as a human being in this very complicated world. I work from a holistic perspective and view my clients through the lens of intersectional identities (family/ethnic...
I provide highly specialized, action-oriented, individualized psychological treatment based on your goals and challenges. I maintain a small caseload so I can provide the highest quality evidence-based treatment within the framework of a client-centered and recovery-oriented approach. I specialize in treating: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, and serious mental health challenges. I completed my postdoctoral fellowship at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center withi...
Hi there! I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner here to help you through whatever you're going through. I specialize in working with young adults like yourself who are navigating tough feelings like anxiety, depression, or the aftermath of trauma. Whether it’s overwhelming stress, a constant low mood, or feeling stuck after a difficult experience, I’m here to listen and support you in a way that feels right for you. I know life can be complicated, and sometimes, it feels too mu...
I specialize in helping adults navigate the pressures of school, relationships, and the complexities of mental health. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, or questions about your identity, you're not alone—and you don't have to figure it all out by yourself. I've worked with individuals from all walks of life, including students, new parents, professionals, undocumented individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have specif...
We offer compassionate, comprehensive care through psychotherapy, cognitive coaching, medication management, and neuropsychological services. Our goal is to help you better understand and address a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, learning differences, and other emotional or cognitive challenges. Using evidence-based evaluations, we examine how emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and personality factors impact daily life, helping you uncover the root causes of difficulties at home, ...
Aysylu is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over ten years of experience in the field of psychotherapy. She received her Bachelors of Art Degree in Psychology from Long Island University and her Master of Social Work Degree from Fordham University. Aysylu has experience working with individuals of various ages treating anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal/relationship issues, identity concerns, behavioral difficulties, eating disorders, ADHD, and adjustment issues. Aysylu has signifi...
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and personality challenges. My background spans years of clinical research at Harvard University’s McLean Hospital and hands-on experience in acute inpatient psychiatric units at McLean and New York Presbyterian – Columbia University Medical Center. Prior to joining Rivia, I dedi...
Hi, I’m Ruiy, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). My background in both psychology and nursing allows me to take a comprehensive approach to mental health care. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage ADHD or mood disorders, or facing challenges with anxiety or depression, I’m here to support you. Whether you’re navigating academic stress, personal struggles, or simply trying to figure out the next steps, I can help you work through it. As someone who has spent...
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are? College can bring pressure, big emotions, and questions that don’t have easy answers. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, identity exploration, or relationship stress, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort things out. I'm queer and subculture affirming, with experience supporting clients in ENM and other nontraditional relationship structures. Together, we can work toward more clarity, confidence, and connection....
My journey into mental health care began with a pivotal moment early in my life—a summer working as a music teacher at camp. One of my young campers climbed onto a roof, threatening to jump, and I was there to talk him down. That moment changed everything for me. I realized that helping people through their struggles was more important to me than teaching music. From that day forward, I committed to understanding how to help people cope with life’s challenges and create lasting change. Over...
Hi, I’m Nina, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I’m here to help you find peace and balance in the midst of life’s challenges. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating ADHD, complex trauma, and the many struggles that come with both. My approach is all about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself without fear of judgment or expectations. I know that life can feel overwhelming, and therapy can seem like a big step, but I’m here to walk with yo...
I have had experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient mental health units, psychiatric crisis teams, mobile teams, emergency room-based, and private practice. I believe you will get out of therapy what you put into therapy; therefore, therapeutic accountability and empowerment are a focus. I am direct in my approach while still being empathic. Our collaborative partnership will focus on getting to the root of the problem, meeting you where you are at but also challenging ...