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.
Dr. Maja Ilic is an American Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist, Epileptologist, and Neurophysiologist with over 15 year of experience. Dr. Ilic also holds board certifications from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
She completed her Pediatrics residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY and Neurology training at State University of New York after which she enrolled into a highly competitive combined neurological fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG) at Columbia University New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NYC, one of the best Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers in the country.
Dr. Ilic has co-authored research papers and medical reviews in the areas of Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy, and Neurophysiology. She provides general and specialized care to children and adults with conditions related to the brain and nervous system.
Dr. Maja Ilic has been selected by Castle Connolly as TOP PHYSICIAN and has received TOP NEUROLOGIST 2016 award.
Dr. Ilic is an active member of American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and American Epilepsy Society (AES).
Christopher Bondoc, MD is a board certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care at the Valley Stream and Forest Hills offices. He completed medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He went on to complete his neurology residency at Westchester Medical Center in Westchester, NY. After residency, he was awarded subspecialty fellowship training at the Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School Combined Headache Fellowship in Boston, MA, where he focused on the diagnosis and management of various headache and facial pain disorders. During his fellowship, he honed his abilities in treatments for these conditions, including Botox for migraine, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society and has presented works at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting and American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting. He specializes in headache and facial pain disorders, including migraine, tension headache, cluster headache, trigeminal neuralgia, occipital neuralgia, as well as seeing general neurology cases.
He was born and raised in New York, on Long Island and the NYC area, where he continues to live with his wife, three sons, and his extensive comic book collection. He is dedicated to the thorough care of his patients through listening, understanding, and collaboration on the issues and concerns that are important to them.
Ezriel Edward Kornel, MD, FAANS, FACS, is a distinguished neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for spine and brain conditions. He works at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group in Mount Kisco, New York.
Known for his pioneering contributions to MIS techniques, Dr. Kornel has developed and patented several innovative instrumentation methods that significantly reduce surgical trauma and enhance recovery times.
Dr. Kornel earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithica, New York, and his medical degree from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois. His extensive training includes a general surgery internship at The Washington Hospital Center and a neurosurgical residency at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he trained under the esteemed neurosurgeon Hugo Rizzoli. Following a specialized microsurgical fellowship at the University of Vienna in Austria, Dr. Kornel began his private practice in the Boston area.
Dr. Kornel is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has held assistant clinical professorships at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and Columbia University and is currently at Weill-Cornell Medical College in New York, New York. His expertise has been showcased on the radio show "BackTalkLive" and through features on local and national television. His research, published in peer-reviewed journals, addresses key topics in neurophysiology and neurosurgery.
Dr. Kornel's impact extends far beyond the operating room. As the President of Copland House, Dr. Kornel plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of American composers and supporting the evolution of American music.
Dr. Kornel is licensed in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey and is committed to delivering exceptional care to his patients.
Samantha Tulipani, LSW, is a skilled Clinician at Hudson River Care and Counseling. Ms. Tulipani works in the office in Hoboken, New Jersey, while also offering telehealth services.
She graduated from the Advanced Standing Social Work Program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Samantha, who also goes by Sam, offers a warm, safe, and inviting space for individuals to begin their journey of exploration, healing, and growth.
She specializes in working with older adolescents and adults, providing tailored support to address various challenges. From overcoming anxiety and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, low self-esteem, stress related to education or career, discovering one's inner child, and building emotional intelligence.
Sam assists individuals in connecting their mind, body, and soul to help them find purpose and balance while embracing mindful practices that connect clients to their inner wisdom. She utilizes a holistically integrated approach to therapy, incorporating Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Humanistic, and Mindfulness techniques to tailor each individual's therapy experience to their unique needs.
Through collaboration, individuals develop self-awareness and gain insight into how their life experiences have shaped their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This understanding allows them to heal from trauma and embrace holistic coping methods, empowering them to navigate life's challenges.
Sam teaches patients how to manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions while restoring balance. She provides online and in-person sessions to New Jersey residents and is readily available and accessible to reach.
Sara Endy, LSW, is a licensed social worker offering patient-centered mental health services for those who need help at Hudson River Care and Counseling. She works with her clients virtually and at the practice's locations virtually and in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Sara graduated with honors from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with her Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Social Work with honors from New York University.
Her experience includes working with adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic illness. Sara utilizes an integrative approach in her practice, using modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), strength-based therapy, and humanistic therapy, among others.
Sara also works at the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice (IMSMP) in New York City, where she provides therapy and other services for adults who are living with multiple sclerosis. In all of work, she strives to help her patients achieve equanimity and empowerment.
Sonia has been with Hudson River Care and Counseling since 2018, seeking to work closely with clients at a virtual level. With over 18 years of experience in social work, Sonia has been helping individuals navigate complex trauma related to child abuse and neglect, grief related to loss, depressed mood and anxiety. She listens with an open mind and heart, creating a supportive space for clients to feel understood and empowered. Sonia genuinely cares for her clients' well-being and strives to ensure their success in therapy.
Using a variety of evidence-based approaches (including cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, motivational, trauma-focused, gestalt, internal family systems (IFS), inner child work, humanistic, nurturing heart and solution-focused approaches), Sonia works collaboratively with each individual client to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs. Her goal is to guide clients toward greater self-awareness and personal growth, helping them succeed in overcoming challenges and in building a healthier relationship with self.
Sonia obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a focus on Family Systems and Child Development Studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho, and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University with an emphasis on clinical mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, and other behavioral disturbances.
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Sonia ha trabajado en Hudson River Care and Counseling desde 2018 y busca trabajar de cerca con los clientes a nivel virtual. Con más de 18 años de experiencia en trabajo social, Sonia ha ayudado a personas a superar traumas complejos relacionados con el abuso y la negligencia infantil, el duelo relacionado con la pérdida, el estado de ánimo depresivo y la ansiedad. Escucha con mente y corazón abierto, creando un espacio de apoyo para que los clientes se sientan comprendidos y empoderados. Sonia se preocupa genuinamente en el bienestar de sus clientes y se esfuerza por garantizar su éxito en la terapia.
Utilizando una variedad de enfoques basados en evidencia (incluidos los enfoques cognitivo-conductuales, conductuales dialécticos, motivacionales, centrados en el trauma, gestalt, sistemas familiares internos (internal family systems ~ IFS), trabajo con el niño interior, humanísticos, de corazón enriquecedor (nurturing heart) y se centra en enfoques con soluciones), Sonia trabaja en colaboración con cada cliente individualmente para desarrollar un plan de tratamiento personalizado que aborde sus necesidades únicas. Su objetivo es guiar a los clientes hacia una mayor autoconciencia y crecimiento personal, ayudándolos a tener éxito en la superación de desafíos y en la construcción de una relación más saludable con ellos mismos.
Sonia obtuvo una licenciatura en Sociología con especialización en Sistemas Familiares y Estudios de Desarrollo Infantil en la Universidad Brigham Young-Idaho, y una Maestría en Trabajo Social de la Universidad Rutgers con énfasis en evaluación clínica de salud mental, diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de enfermedades mentales, emocionales y otros trastornos del comportamiento.
Marielle Smith, LSW, is a licensed social worker serving patients virtually at Hudson River Care and Counseling. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland. Marielle then completed her master’s in Social Work at New York University.
Marielle is deeply interested in providing care to children, adolescents, and families. She has 10 years of experience working with youth and their families in various professional settings. Marielle interned at Magical Experiences Arts Company, an organization supporting children and adolescents with autism. She also has classroom experience, teaching nursery school-aged children.
Most recently, Marielle provided care as an Intervention Specialist and Case Manager at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. She worked on their Hudson Mobile Response and Stabilization Service Team.
Marielle has a passion for being a caring counseling resource for young patients and their families. She works with everyone to ensure their understanding and comfort with the therapy process.
Nick Fonarev, LCSW, is an experienced social worker at Hudson River Care and Counseling, both virtually and in the office in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Nick received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Columbia University in Manhattan, New York. He also earned a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
At Hudson River Care and Counseling, Nick offers clients a compassionate, non-pathologizing, and creative setting to integrate challenging life experiences, uncover inner healing resources, and realign with core values. He treats various mental health concerns, including trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and substance use.
Nick is certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), integrative harm reduction psychotherapy, and psychedelic preparation and integration. He draws from modalities such as acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic and sensorimotor psychotherapy, and polyvagal work. Nick believes in meeting clients where they are while exploring opportunities to elevate harmony, courage, and play.
Hen Lerrer, MSW, is a dedicated Licensed Social Worker at Hudson River Care and Counseling. Ms. Lerrer works with patients remotely.
Hen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Hakibutzim College, now called Kibbutzim College, and a Master’s in School Counseling from Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Israel.
She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University in the United States and also practices with Hudson River Care and Counseling. She is fluent in English and Hebrew.
Hen has over 15 years of experience working with children and families with special needs and providing guidance and counseling for teachers. Her fields of interest include changes and life transitions like marriage, birth, a new job, LGBTQIA issues, divorce, loss, relocation, and so much more.
Changes are part of life, and yet they can be very challenging. There is no need to go through them alone with no support. Reach out today.
“She is professional, compassionate and empathetic. She listens attentively and provides accurate solutions. She makes you feel very comfortable and at ease. You can honestly open up and express your thoughts and feelings. ”
I am a lifelong New Yorker and appreciate how hard NewYorkers work. I specialized in Neurology/Neurophysiology and am certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. My academic pursuits are driven by a deep interest in deciphering the complexities of major depression, as well as memory and concentration disorders, reflecting a commitment to understanding the intricate workings of the human mind. Clinically, my expertise is in Sports Neurology, Traumatic Nerve, Joints,& Spine Injuries, Brain Injuries and concentration disorders.
NDX-my practice is well-versed in diagnosing and evaluating a wide breath of pathologies and neurologic disease states. However, what sets us apart is our steadfast belief in Preventative Neurology. We are dedicated to enhancing brain health and longevity, striving to unlock each individual's optimum cognitive potential. Embracing an integrative and holistic treatment philosophy-mindful of alternative and traditional treatments/medicine.
I am a lifelong New Yorker and appreciate how hard NewYorkers work. I specialized in Neurology/Neurophysiology and am certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. My academic pursuits are driven by a deep interest in deciphering the complexities of major depression, as well as memory and concentration disorders, reflecting a commitment to understanding the intricate workings of the human mind. Clinically, my expertise is in Sports Neurology, Traumatic Nerve, Joints,& Spine Injuries, Brain Injuries and concentration disorders.
NDX-my practice is well-versed in diagnosing and evaluating a wide breath of pathologies and neurologic disease states. However, what sets us apart is our steadfast belief in Preventative Neurology. We are dedicated to enhancing brain health and longevity, striving to unlock each individual's optimum cognitive potential. Embracing an integrative and holistic treatment philosophy-mindful of alternative and traditional treatments/medicine.
