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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. 

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.

Ms. Lerrer is bilingual in English and Hebrew. 

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.

Board-certified neurologist Farhad Elyaderani, MD, offers specialized brain and nervous system disorder diagnosis and treatment at his modern, well-equipped offices in Yonkers and New Rochelle, New York.

Dr. Elyaderani sees adult patients over age 18, who affected by neck and back pain, headaches, migraines, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia.

His neurology expertise enables Dr. Elyaderani to diagnose symptoms ranging from dizziness, balance problems, and numbness to loss of function, visual disturbances, and seizures. He has extensive experience performing diagnostic procedures like electromyography (EMG), nerve blocks, and videonystagmography (VNG) and interpreting the results.

Treatments Dr. Elyaderani uses include medications that slow down or cure neurological disorders, Botox therapy for migraine headache and cosmetic botox, physical and occupational therapies. Dr Elyaderani is a speaker for Abbvie products across their Migraine portfolio.

He actively  participates in clinical trials for dementia and headache disorders. He is advocate for dance and music for treatment of dementia.

In addition to being a board-certified neurologist, Dr. Elyaderani completed a neurological fellowship combining electrophysiology and neuromuscular/peripheral nerve disease. He is also an assistant clinical professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Gun hill road neighborhood of the Bronx, Mt Vernon and New Rochelle New York.  

Call Dr. Farhad Elyaderani to learn more about the exceptional neurology care he provides, or book an appointment online today.

Maria Dolgovina, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with a strong background in sleep medicine. She completed her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. in Edison, New Jersey. A sleep medicine residency and fellowship through Stony Brook University Hospital in New York further refined her skills and knowledge. Dr. Dolgovina’s professional experience includes positions in sleep medicine/neurology as well as work in hospital settings and neurology practices. She has affiliations with New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital, Queens Hospital Center, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

A co-owner of the practice, Dr. Neystat enjoys creating a space where patients can receive top-quality care from a team of personable, compassionate providers. Few things are more fulfilling than partnering with patients to improve their quality of life and celebrating those achievements. A lifelong learner, Dr. Neystat earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute in Russia. She then completed an internal medicine residency and a residency in neurology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Albert Einstein College of Medicine), where she served as chief resident.

Dr. Mikolaenko completed his medical education at the State Medical University in Ukraine, followed by The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Neurocritical Care Society, and the Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association. At Advanced Medical Care, Dr. Mikolaenko treats common conditions, including headaches, dizziness/vertigo, seizures, strokes, neurodegenerative diseases, neuropathy, trauma-related brain and spinal cord injuries, infections of the brain, and brain tumors.

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.

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.

Sarasavani Jayaram, MD, is a neurology specialist at Doctors United, which has offices in the West Farms and Wakefield neighborhoods in the Bronx, and Yonkers, New York. 

After earning her Doctor of Medicine at St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, India, Dr. Jayaram worked for several years as a physician in India before relocating to the United States. She then completed her psychiatry and neurology residency at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Jayaram is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York. She has a hospital affiliation with Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.

With more than 50 years of experience in health care, Dr. Jayaram is an expert at diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. She’s also highly involved in clinical research, clinical trials, and basic and translational research.