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At her private psychiatry practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, Eileen DiFrancesco, MD, cares for people ages 12 and older in a welcoming, compassionate setting. 

Dr. DiFrancesco is a skilled, board-certified psychiatrist who also specializes in neurology. She takes a traditional, integrative approach to treating patients for common mental health conditions. Her philosophy is that a healthy brain is key for well-being, balance, and optimal functioning. Making an accurate diagnosis is the most important first step in treating patients. Treatment must be tailored to the needs of each individual. She recognizes that both genetics and environment contribute to mental health and illness; genetics predispose individuals to certain mental disorders; however, parenting, peer integration, environment, and life experiences all factor in to determine the outcome. An assessment of all of these factors is used to create a treatment plan for each individual.

She graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. DiFrancesco received her medical degree at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, where she had additional training in neurology and psychology. 

She completed residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Afterward, she worked as a medical director of the Learning Laboratory, a private facility in Connecticut.

Dr. DiFrancesco specializes in diagnosing and treating addictions, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She also has expertise in treating sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and sleep disorders, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults and children.

Dr. DiFrancesco offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, genetic testing, brain imaging, psychotherapy, and more. As part of her consultative services, she provides a complete analysis of a patient’s brain health to minimize environmental and genetic contributors to mental illnesses. As a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry and psychopharmacology, Dr. DiFrancesco is able to prescribe medication for mental disorders. The decision to medicate a patient is very serious and requires an intensive understanding of the individual and the underlying neurobiology. 

Dr. DiFrancesco is active in her community and has received many awards for outstanding leadership and commitment to the psychiatry profession. She’s an honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). 

She received Top Doctor of the Year in Psychiatry and Neurology, Top Female Visionary of the Year, Top Female Executive and has been featured in Top Industry Professionals Magazine, Humanitarian of the Year, Top Doctor of the Year, Top 10 Doctor by State, Patients’ Choice Award, Most Compassionate Doctor Award, Outstanding Professional of the Year, and many other esteemed lists.

Dr. DiFrancesco is also a lifetime member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals based on achievement, leadership, and dedication to her profession. 

Schedule an evaluation with Eileen DiFrancesco, MD, by phone or request one online today.

Mark Rybakov, DO, is an adult, adolescent, and child psychiatrist who offers comprehensive evaluations and treatments for patients living with ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety disorders, and other mood disorders. Dr. Rybakov has two offices, one on Saint Mark’s Place in the East Village of Manhattan and the other in Brooklyn.

Dr. Rybakov completed his undergraduate degree in biology and biochemistry at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Rybakov then completed a psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

To stay current in his field, Dr. Rybakov maintains membership with the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He is dually board-certified in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Rybakov has experience in numerous psychiatric treatment settings such as outpatient, community clinics, inpatient psychiatric settings, group homes, day treatment centers, rehabilitations, detoxes, and private practice.

Among his professional interests, Dr. Rybakov enjoys developing individually-tailored treatment plans, including elements of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for adults, teens, and pre-teens. He enjoys staying current in the field of psychiatry and keeping up with cutting-edge therapeutics.

Dr. Rybakov is a recipient of the Arnold P. Gold Teaching Award, a national award given each year to a small number of psychiatrists who have made outstanding and sustaining contributions to medical student education. He is currently the supervisor for medical/psychology students in a community clinic. 

Marc H. Epstein, DO, is an adult psychiatrist with specialties in addiction and psychotherapy. At his Greenwich Village, New York City practice, which offers two locations, Dr. Epstein helps patients grappling with mental and addictive disorders take back control, allowing them to live happy, well-adjusted lives for years to come.

Dr. Epstein has extensive training in several different therapies and tailors each of his treatments to best suit the patient. While Dr. Epstein is trained to treat all adult psychiatric disorders, his areas of expertise include mood and anxiety disorders, sleep disturbances, OCD, and addiction disorders, with an emphasis on both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.
From anxiety and depression to problems with substance use and addiction, Dr. Epstein provides his patients with the right tools to break the vicious cycles that imprison them.

His interest in the human mind was fostered at an early age and shaped his education through college and into medical school. Dr. Epstein obtained his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida, and then completed his adult psychiatry training at Columbia University’s teaching hospital, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt, in New York.

After completing his residency, Dr. Epstein completed a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.

Dr. Epstein is licensed to prescribe Suboxone, a specialized medication used in the treatment of opioid dependence. In addition to Suboxone, Dr. Epstein uses other medications, including Vivitrol® and naltrexone, to address addiction disorders.

If you are already seeing someone for talk therapy, Dr. Epstein is happy to collaborate with your therapist to ensure that you’re getting the quality comprehensive mental health treatment you need.

Therapy can feel incredibly overwhelming for a variety of reasons – whether it is your first session, or your hundredth.

My goal as a therapist is to make you feel comfortable, safe, and cared for. I greatly value the relationship I have with each of my clients, as it sets the foundation for the success of the work we will do together. I tailor my approach uniquely to each of my clients, but woven through all my sessions and interactions is a mix of compassion, encouragement, psychoeducation, and sometimes a little bit of humor (life is hard enough, don’t you think?).

I have a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Manhattan College. Prior to this, I received my Honors Bachelor of Arts with a double major in both Sociology and Criminology from the University of Western Ontario. I specialize in working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and OCD. I offer therapy in both English and Romanian (my native language).

The struggles you are facing are overwhelming enough – therapy shouldn’t have to be. Let’s work together to improve your quality of life and reach your goals.

I believe in the idea that we, as therapists, can collaborate with clients to help them discover and reveal themselves in a safe, nonjudgmental space. By cultivating self-awareness and compassion, I seek to help clients explore their own experiences, alleviate fear, and move in the direction of their own choosing and calling. I believe that each person has the capacity to improve their mental health, their wellbeing, and by extension the lives of countless others.

I am inspired to support clients with anxiety, depression, body image, disordered eating, identity, life stage transitions, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, parenting, family conflict, attachment, loss, and grief. By not taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I keep the clients and their interests at the center.

Reaching out to a therapist can feel challenging, but I invite you to take the first step toward caring for yourself. I look forward to meeting you where you are and moving forward together.

Adam Dubin, MSW, is a social worker intern serving Hudson River Care and Counseling patients. He works virtually and at the office in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Adam holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University, affiliated with Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. After graduating, he completed his Master of Social Work from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Adam is compassionate, friendly, and enjoys what he does. He has a broad array of interests and experiences with diverse populations, which helps him connect with various patients. 

Rabbi Dubin is fluent in both Hebrew and in English.

Shanalein Cruz, LMHC, is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Shanalein works virtually. She also has over nine years of experience working with LGBTQ youth, children who are abuse survivors, and associated mental disabilities. Her areas of expertise include sexual abuse and emotional abuse. Other areas of her work experience encompass autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, and ADHD.

Shanalein's work is guided by Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gestalt, Multicultural, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, and Talk Therapy. The approach Shanalein uses is informed by the diverse populations she treats, cultural respect, and sensitivity to different languages. 

Shanalein graduated from Capella University with high honors. Her work in the past was with the Latino community in Philadelphia, which led to her focus on children of abuse. Her affiliations are with the American Counseling Association and the CHI Sigma Iota Professional Counseling Honor Society.

Ms. Cruz is bilingual in both English and in Spanish. 

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. 

Dr. Takiysha McLeod-Ballard is a practicing psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 17 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. Dr. Ballard is recognized for her unique clinical approaches to helping clients navigate life challenges, promoting healing through education, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.

Lauren Ramay, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Westwood Psychiatry Associates in Westwood, New Jersey. She knew from a young age that she wanted to help people by combining her fascination with the human mind with her ability to get to know people and learn their stories.  

Dr. Ramay has become known for her relatability, compassion, enthusiasm, and knowledge. Taking great pride in her ability to connect with and listen to her patients, she curates individualized treatment plans that help her patients achieve, maintain, and optimize their overall wellness.

Dr. Ramay has had the opportunity to work with children and families, adults, and the elderly dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and trauma, to name a few. She also treats substance use disorders and is comfortable using Suboxone® and Vivitrol®.

With years of experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse populations, Dr. Ramay understands the debilitating and disruptive nature of mental health issues. She believes that when patients have a trusting therapeutic relationship with someone who cares, they can work towards a path of wellness and freedom. 

After earning her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Ramay went on to complete her Doctor of Medicine at St. George’s University School of Medicine.

She completed her psychiatry residency training at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, ranking as the top academic resident during her training.

Currently, Dr. Ramay is the medical director for inpatient adult psychiatry at CarePoint Health Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. She is an active member of academic and professional societies, including the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and NJPA.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life; Dr. Ramay is ready to help her patients take that first step.