Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Gabby is a diabetes care specialist and registered dietitian based in Long Island City. She has several years of experience working closely with patients who are managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, and many more. Gabby is up to date on current diabetes technology and eager to discover the next cutting-edge device to help better patient care. She is passionate about empowering individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, taking a personalized approach to healthcare, steering away from rigid diets and instead emphasizing behavior modification and holistic wellness.
Gabby received her Bachelors in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Christian University and Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from California State University, Long Beach.
As a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner, I am committed to providing holistic healthcare that addresses both the physical and mental well-being of my patients. With a background in primary care and specialized training in mental health, I strive to offer comprehensive and integrated care that promotes overall health and quality of life. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative and empathetic relationship with my patients. I believe in active listening and open communication to truly understand each individual's unique needs and concerns. By combining my primary care and mental health knowledge, I am dedicated to offering personalized treatment plans that address both the physical and emotional aspects of health. Beyond direct patient care, I am a strong advocate for mental health awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.
Please feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment or discuss any healthcare concerns.
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.
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.
Christopher Savini, B.A. CASAC, Advanced Counselor is a NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports Certified Counselor with over 14 years of dedication, compassion and empathy in counseling individuals with mental health and addictive disorders.
A dedicated Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years of nursing experience, specializing in oncology care. Certified in oncology, she possesses extensive expertise in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including infusion chemotherapy and immunotherapy. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in biology and nursing, along with a master’s degree as a Family Health Nurse Practitioner.
Throughout her career, she has been honored with the Daisy Award, a recognition from her patients that reflects her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships with patients and supporting them throughout their healthcare journey.
Our nurse practitioner Victoria graduated from Wagner College with her Bachelors in Nursing in 2012 and her Masters of Science degree with a concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner in 2021. Victoria worked as a nurse for ten years at Staten Island University Hospital on the telemetry and med surg units and she also worked at Edgar Nursing Home. Victoria joined our team in January 2022 and has since trained under Dr. Giovinazzo and has established herself as an essential part of our team.
Irene Diakogeorgios is a licensed registered pharmacist. Upon receiving her degree from Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University, Brooklyn in 1991 Irene services the Astoria/Long Island City community for over thirty years. Through a personalized approach and strong community ties with physicians and other health care providers, Irene continues to educate patients on their well being with courtesy, kindness, and respect.
CenterHealth Medical is a patient-focused clinic, providing exceptional primary care to residents of Flushing, New York, and throughout Queens in New York City. Owned by board-certified Wan Tan Chang, MD, the clinic brings several aesthetic services with top-of-the-line equipment and facilities to maximize results and keep wait times to a minimum.
Dr. Chang’s passion for quality health care started with a baccalaureate in biology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. Following this, he attended St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine to obtain his medical degree and start his path toward comprehensive care.
Dr. Chang and the CenterHealth Medical specialists provide impeccable family care services to ensure optimal health. The team is passionate about preventive care and can offer benefits, such as physical exams and weight-loss management to avoid chronic disease before it occurs. They can also perform specialized DOT and immigration physicals.
The health care experts take pride in caring for their residents' sexual health by performing routine STD testing. If you’re looking to be more proactive with health care, Dr. Chang provides IV therapy and aesthetics to enhance the body’s longevity. Their specialists use personalized injections, such as Botox and platelet-rich plasma to achieve impeccable results.
With over 20 years of experience, people of all demographics come to CenterHealth and Medical to receive exceptional care. Dr. Chang is familiar with all walks of life, especially the LGBTQ+ community and older patients. In addition to English, Dr. Chang speaks Mandarin, Wenzhounese, and Cantonese to provide care to an even wider population.
Call today to schedule an appointment and start an improved health journey. You can also book online through the reservation system.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I bring a wealth of understanding and compassion to my role as a licensed social worker. I've had the privilege of working with clients of all ages and genders. My approach is deeply rooted in person-centered, humanistic, and holistic philosophies, enabling me to meet each individual's unique needs and circumstances. I firmly believe that mental health is integral to everyone's wellbeing, and I'm committed to providing comprehensive support to guide each client on their journey towards improved mental health. It's my honor to walk with you in this transformative process and facilitate your personal growth.
My name is Natalia and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) trauma therapist in New York. I specialize in working with survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence and individuals navigating recovery from substance use disorder/addiction. My personal connections to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community have fueled my ability and ambition to create an encouraging and empathetic healing space for my clients. During my course of study, I’ve expanded my clinical skills and completed training programs in multiple modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
To quote one of my favorite authors:
“If you are uncomfortable—in deep pain, angry, yearning, confused —you don’t have a problem, you have a life. Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong, it’s hard because you’re doing it right. You will never change the fact that being human is hard, so you must change your idea that it was ever supposed to be easy.” – Glennon Doyle
I work to create a safe therapeutic environment to support you in honoring your past, living in the present, and imagining a more empowered future. I'm motivated to work with you on any current or long standingchallenge you’re experiencing at a pace you're comfortable with. Life was never supposed to be easy, and I applaud you in taking this next step. I look forward to being on your team and a source of support for you through your journey.
Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or managing the transition of major life changes, the road toward personal growth looks different for everyone. I aim to create a warm environment that is safe for self-exploration, curiosity, and healing, to help clients gain insight and harness their own strengths to improve the quality of their lives. My style is empathetic, non-judgmental, and interactive, and I am a culturally inclusive, anti-oppressive, sex-positive, and LGBTQ+-affirming therapist. My approach to therapy is customized to the unique needs of each client, based in psychodynamic, relational, trauma-informed training. I received my MSW from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and my BA from New York University.
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