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Lin Sternlicht, LMHC, M.A., Ed.M, is an experienced and results-driven concierge therapist, coach, and family advisor. At Family Addiction Specialist, her focus is on successfully and efficiently creating desired changes in her clients’ lives. Lin offers both short-term crisis management, intervention, and consultation as well as longer-term therapy for individuals, couples, and families in Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City.
Her approach is uniquely tailored for each client and expertly integrates the most effective psychotherapeutic approaches with research-based wellness practices to help her clients attain their personal and professional goals. Lin is passionate about her work and dedicated to creating lasting change in her clients' lives.
With an extensive track record of success, Lin specializes in addressing the distinctive needs of prominent high-net-worth individuals and their families. Lin has worked with public figures, top executives, and professionals along with their loved ones in the New York City area as well as domestically and internationally in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. She intimately understands the specific personal and professional issues high-performing individuals and those in the public spotlight experience, including the stress associated with high work expectations and demands and the disappointment and struggles associated with a less-than-satisfactory personal life despite having achieved exceptional financial and professional success.
Lin understands the exceptional pressure and self-doubt successful people can experience during the highs and lows of their careers and how work can impact one’s personal life. With all the demands today on people’s time, self-care and one’s mental health are commonly overlooked, and Lin makes sure her clients’ sessions and new habits fit into their demanding schedules.
Lin completed her graduate work in clinical psychology and mental health counseling at Columbia University and is certified in Neurolinguistic Programming and Ericksonian Hypnosis. She is also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, and mindfulness techniques. Her extensive experience working with individuals suffering from substance use disorders, as well as digital dependencies and the family conflicts that arise as a result, provides her with deep understanding, compassion, and sensitivity in treating the complications associated with addiction, including crisis intervention, conflict resolution with family members, discernment counseling, divorce, and co-parenting issues.
Lin’s comprehensive and holistic approach to managing today’s most pressing issues, including burnout, anxiety, depression, ADHD, personal/family conflict, and addiction, produces significant personal growth and meaningful long-term change. Lin specializes in treating digital addictions such as cryptocurrency addiction, day trading addiction, and video game addiction, among others, and has been featured as an expert on A&E’s groundbreaking docuseries “Digital Addiction,” as well as in various other media for her profound knowledge and experience with digital dependencies. Her personal and professional experiences, along with her use of evidence-based strategies as well as spiritual, mindfulness, and nutrition-related practices, allow Lin to address seemingly permanent and hopeless issues successfully and not only improve her clients’ quality of life but help them experience more meaningful and satisfying relationships and careers.
Aaron Sternlicht serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Family Addiction Specialist, a boutique bespoke private practice located in New York City. As COO, Aaron leads a dedicated team to ensure unparalleled patient care, focusing on privacy, confidentiality, and high-quality service. His role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, admissions, scheduling, billing, and health information management. As CFO, Aaron manages finances, payor relations, legal matters, and compliance, striving for excellence in both the firm's standards and patient outcomes.
With a background in therapy across outpatient and inpatient facilities in NYC, Aaron also possesses business expertise managing real estate and investments. He holds a passion for aiding individuals dealing with mental health, substance abuse, and digital addiction, guiding them toward sustainable recovery. His education includes business and political science studies at the University of Vermont, complemented by a master's in mental health counseling from Pace University. Merging clinical training as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor with personal recovery experiences, Aaron provides an exceptional recovery journey at his practice. His approach is pragmatic, warm, and patient-centered, believing in everyone's capacity for lasting and transformative change.
Beyond his commitment to patient care and privacy at his practice, Aaron passionately shares his expertise on addiction and related topics. Renowned for his unique specialization in digital addictions, he has been featured in notable media outlets such as The Washington Post, Forbes, Fox News, and the New York Post. Aaron is a regular contributor to WebMD and serves on the Medical Review Board of Insider, leveraging his powerful messaging to drive awareness and education on addiction issues.
Dr. Raymond Zakhari is a triple board-certified nurse practitioner, certified in Adult Adolescent Health, Family Health, and Psychiatric Mental Health. He provides comprehensive care of both the mind and body.
He is on staff at New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Weill Cornell Medical Center/ Payne Whitney Clinic appointed to the department of internal medicine. In his private practice, Metro Medical Direct, he provides medical and psychiatric house calls for patients from adolescents to geriatrics with dual diagnosis addiction and mental illness. He provides medical supervision for home detox and provides medication-assisted therapy with Suboxone, naltrexone, and Vivitrol.
His extensive training and experience allow him to manage the medical conditions that may have developed from substance abuse.
Erica’s approach is person-centered, focusing on each client’s unique experiences and strengths. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their feelings and develop coping tools. Erica understands that seeking therapy can feel intimidating, but she’s here to support and guide clients at their own pace toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Jillian is passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free environment where clients can process their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. She believes that everyone has the strength and resilience to reach their full potential, and she looks forward to supporting clients in their journey toward healing and well-being.
As a therapist, Michael’s priority is to ensure that each client feels heard and understood. He strives to meet every person where they are in life and to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where feelings and emotions no matter how difficult can be freely expressed
Andrew draws from evidence-based modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs. Known for his empathetic and understanding approach, Andrew creates a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard and empowered. His goal is to equip individuals with the tools they need to navigate life’s stressors and cultivate meaningful, fulfilling lives. Andrew strives to help individuals develop lasting resilience, deepen their self-understanding, and build stronger, more connected relationships with themselves and with others.
I understand that it is painful to live with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, unhealthy coping skills, despair, and to cope with trauma memories and difficult people in your life, and everyone needs a safe space to process and talk about these complicated experiences and implement healthy coping while making sense and coming to peace with your stories and complex people in your life. I will hear your story and help you to come to your truth and ownership of your healing as you brave authenticity and assertive boundaries to prioritize your values.
Marnie Budreau is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 25 years of life experience and more than 7 years of clinical practice. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults navigating autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. Marnie’s clients seek compassionate, individualized care that helps them build insight, resilience, and confidence for a more fulfilling life.
Using a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, Marnie tailors therapy to each individual’s unique needs. Her therapeutic methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), sensory strategies, and skill-building techniques designed to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and autism-related challenges while promoting emotional balance and self-understanding.
Marnie is deeply committed to creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard and empowered.
“I understand how overwhelming it can feel to face life’s challenges alone. Therapy is a place where you can be heard, supported, and encouraged to grow. If you’re ready to take the first step toward healing, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.”
With a strong emphasis on connection and curiosity, Genesis is committed to walking alongside clients as they pursue clarity, healing, and greater self-understanding.