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Erin M. Heaslip is a board-certified music therapist and licensed social worker. She completed her master’s in music therapy from the University of Miami and has been practicing music therapy since 2011. She completed her master’s in social work in 2024 from Boston University and is licensed in New Jersey and New York. Erin offers both virtual and in person sessions in the Hoboken office.

She has experience with children with developmental disabilities and neurodiverse clients and families. She enjoys working with adults, children, and families to work through adverse experiences, life changes, those working through depression and anxiety. She is knowledgeable in women’s issues related to infertility, postpartum care and perinatal mental health.  Through a strengths perspective, she uses music and creative arts modalities, in addition to talk therapy to learn and implement positive coping strategies for improved well-being. Erin works to provide a safe environment, while maintaining a positive and supportive relationship. Through acceptance and empathy, she utilizes therapeutic interventions using psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral principles in her practice. Each person is unique and is valued when working towards their treatment goals. I look forward to working with you!

Rebecca is a Clinical Social Worker at HRCC and an alumna of Fordham University, where her studies focused on Veterans, dissociative disorders, and therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and talk therapy. Her personal experiences as a mother of two sons and the spouse of an Army Veteran have profoundly influenced her professional practice.

Prior to her current role, Rebecca served as a caregiver/aide during her early college years, providing care for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, including but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome. Additionally, Rebecca maintained a 14-year career as a hair and makeup artist, a background that has shaped her holistic approach to health, beauty, and therapy.

In her current practice, Rebecca specializes in prenatal and postpartum women, adolescents, trauma, anxiety, depression, and military families. She utilizes a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including Strength-based, Goal-Setting, Narrative, and Family Systems Theory.

Rebecca offers both in-person and virtual sessions. We accept most major insurance plans.

For a consultation, please contact us at 201-541-8600 or [email protected].

Betrice Thompson is a highly experienced LCSW with over 30 years of dedicated service in the field of social work, specializing in geriatric issues, such as adjustment disorder, grief and loss, hospice, depression, anxiety, and caregiver support. She has assisted families and individuals through the difficult process of selecting alternative placement and services.

Betrice passion extends to working with the faith community, particularly clergy (pastors and their families) addressing issues related to mental health challenges often not discussed in the faith community.

Betrice holds several advanced degrees including a master’s in social work from the University of Oklahoma-Norman, a master’s in education with a specialty in gerontology from the University of Central Oklahoma-Edmond. She recently obtained a double master’s in Divinity and Pastoral Care and Counseling from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Brunswick. She holds certificates from the National Association of Social Workers where she has been a member for several years in Clinical Social Worker Supervision and as a Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWM). Betrice is the owner of Beyond Christian Counseling, a faith-based agency providing counseling services to the community.

If interested in scheduling a virtual appointment, contact Hudson River Care and Counseling at 201-541-8600. 

Vanvian Hoo, LCSW, PsyD, is a senior clinical and psychotherapist at Hudson River Care and Counseling. Dr. Hoo works virtually. 

Vanvian brings over 20 years of experience to the practice with no signs of stopping. Currently pursuing her doctorate in psychology from Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey, Vanvian specializes in neuropsychology and multicultural psychology. She is trained in various behavioral models, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). 

After receiving her Bachelor of Science from Wagner College, Vanvian earned a master’s in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City. She works from a Strength-based Based Perspective with her patients and has an integrative approach, utilizing various evidence-based practices depending on the needs of her clients. She includes various modalities in her treatment plans, such as play therapy with children, parenting, trauma work, anxiety, depression, and relational issues with adults and adolescents. 

Vanvian also worked as a school-based mental health social worker at TSMS, a middle school located in the East Village, New York, for 13 years. She also has extensive work experience in nonprofits and hospital settings. Additionally, Vanvian has extensive knowledge working with young children and parents as a mental health consultant for a Head Start program in NYC. 

She has worked in Chinatown to mitigate and decrease the mental health stigma and deliver mental health services to the community. Vanvian is committed to addressing social injustice issues and helping clients break the transmission of intergenerational trauma. Teaching and supervising master’s level social work interns from Columbia University, Hunter College, and NYU is one of her many gratifying accomplishments. In her free time, Vanvian loves to design and create handmade greeting cards.

Dr. Hoo is licensed in both NY and NJ. She is bilingual in Cantonese and in English.

 

Dr. Myszko is dedicated to the care of NYC teens and young adults. She understands the pressures of growing up in NYC and how they affect school, social circles, families, and overall well-being. Dr. Myszko empowers her patients to be active participants in their health. She believes in a collaborative approach, where good health is achieved through a close partnership between doctor and patient. Dr. Myszko provides her patients with up-to-date, comprehensive medical information and recommendations based on her clinical experience. Her patient-centered, trauma-informed approach ensures a level of comfort for her patients that allows her to get to know them well. Dr. Myszko listens to their concerns and uses a holistic lens to craft individualized care plans, making patients feel comfortable and secure in their healthcare.

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.

Aaron Sternlicht is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Family Addiction Specialist, a boutique, private practice in New York City catering to high-net-worth individuals and families. As COO, Aaron oversees a highly dedicated team to ensure discreet, personalized, and exceptional care, managing all aspects of operations from admissions and scheduling to billing and health information management. In his role as CFO, he directs payor relations and financial strategy, ensuring the firm maintains the highest standards of service and patient outcomes.

Aaron’s career uniquely blends clinical expertise with business acumen. He has extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, paired with a sophisticated understanding of investments and business management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business and political science from the University of Vermont and a master’s in mental health counseling from Pace University. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, and with personal recovery experience, Aaron provides a deeply informed, pragmatic, and patient-centered approach to care.

Specializing in mental health, substance use, and digital addiction, Aaron guides clients toward sustainable, transformative recovery with discretion and warmth. He is widely recognized for his insights into digital addiction and has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, Fox News, and The New York Post. He contributes regularly to WebMD and serves on the Medical Review Board of Insider, using his expertise to advance awareness and education on addiction.

Dr. David M. Radin attended college at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Radin relocated to Stamford, CT in 1993 and joined the Medical Staff at Stamford Hospital and opened his own private practice in 1998.

Dr. Radin has had a continuing interest in the promotion of medical science. He has been an investigator in over 60 clinical research studies on a broad range of medication, disease state, anti-infective, transplant, metabolic, cardiovascular, and pain management trials. His extensive experience working with industry leaders provides him a unique insider’s perspective on cutting-edge advancements in medicine that could benefit his patients.

Top Doctors New York Metro Area rated him as a top physician for 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2021 and 2022, New York Magazine featured Dr. Radin among the several clinicians recognized for their passion for quality health care. He was also recognized under NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home Program (PCMH) and their Diabetes Recognition Program.