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Dr. Rebecca Omorodion is a psychiatrist at NYC Psychiatric Associates. She offers virtual consultations to patients with mental illnesses affecting their quality of life.

Dr. Omorodion understands patients' concerns, reviews medical records, and conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. She explains the findings and prepares individualized treatment plans. She also answers caregiver queries, schedules follow-up care, and monitors progress, among other duties.

Dr. Omorodion earned her medical degree from UT Health San Antonio Long (Main) Campus. She strives to stay updated with trends, research, and advancements in her field through continuing education.

Dr. Omorodion does not specialize in the evaluation or treatment of ADHD, autism, substance use disorders (including alcohol), or bipolar disorder. She does not complete leave forms. Additionally, she does not prescribe benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Ativan), Ambien, lithium, Suboxone®/buprenorphine, methadone, or any opioid medications.

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Dr. Bella Abuloff is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine. She completed a four-year residency in psychiatry at Westchester Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital.

Dr. Abuloff has over 15 years of experience providing compassionate mental health care to patients from diverse backgrounds. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, consult-liaison, and emergency psychiatry settings.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Abuloff has been actively involved in medical education. She teaches medical students and residents as an Assistant Professor at Hofstra Medical School.

Dr. Abuloff’s mission is to deliver the highest level of care by fostering a supportive, empathic environment for her patients while remaining current with the latest advancements in psychiatry.

Amit Benedict has more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare sector and is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 

He has experience in a variety of settings, including behavioral health, palliative care, and home care. He has experience working with a variety of populations in a variety of treatment contexts, such as inpatient and outpatient programs. 

NP Benedict obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and a master's degree from D'Youville University.
 
He specializes in treating adults, with expertise on addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, and trauma. His methodology is founded on the principle of treating all individuals with compassion and empathy, guaranteeing that all patients receive care that is both equitable and respectful.
 
NP Benedict's primary objectives for each patient are to enhance their resilience and empower them in a supportive and stigma-free environment, thereby enabling them to flourish. He is committed to working in conjunction with each individual to develop a treatment plan that is both effective and personalized, taking into account their individual requirements.

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Dr. Ceciley Scarbrough is a board-certified psychiatrist. She obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology with a concentration in mental health from Spelman College in Atlanta. Afterwards, she received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and went on to complete her residency in psychiatry at Northwell Health / Zucker Hillside Hospital.

After residency, Dr. Scarbrough completed a fellowship in reproductive psychiatry at The Motherhood Center of New York, where she gained expertise in treating women in the perinatal period.

Dr. Scarbrough is committed to providing compassionate, collaborative care and creating a supportive space where patients feel heard and understood. She welcomes individuals seeking thoughtful, evidence-based support for their mental health.

Dr. Yissell Delvalle, MD, FASAM Dr. Yissell Delvalle is a Board Certified Psychiatrist, Board Certified Addiction Medicine doctor, who graduated from UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School in Newark NJ. She specialized in Psychiatry at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Midtown New York. Dr. Delvalle received her undergraduate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with highest honors (summa cum laude) from Rutgers in New Brunswick NJ. She exerts expertise in General Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Individual Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychopharmacology. She particularly treats patients with addiction, anxiety disorders, psychosis and women with post-partum depression. Her expertise surrounds the outpatient therapy methods of detoxification, drug addiction, painkillers addiction, psychiatric disorders, dual diagnosis and Treatment Resistant Depression.

I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am also a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. I have over six years of experience working in the field of mental health. I worked in different settings, including psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, community health with PACT, crisis emergency, and inpatient/outpatient detox. In addition, I have worked with adults, children, and adolescents treating various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, and substance use disorder. My goal is to continue to build a therapeutic relationship with my clients by taking a holistic approach to treating mental health that is individualized, client-focused, and unbiased.

Iyantta Howell, M.D. is a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist with over 17 years’ experience working in a variety of clinical environments, including inpatient and outpatient settings, prisons, residential treatment facilities, and partial hospital programs. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan and obtained her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship training at The University of Pennsylvania’s Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

She enjoys working with all age groups and has served ethno-culturally diverse populations, engaging with patients, families, and partnering with team members within complex organizational structures. In addition to interventions such as medication management, Dr. Howell places a strong emphasis on psychoeducation, with the goal of empowering patients on topics such as disease recovery and disease prevention.

Neil Altman, PhD, is a seasoned psychoanalytic psychotherapist at Harlem Family Services, located in the East Harlem community of Manhattan in New York City.

Dr. Altman has many years of experience in community-based work, in public clinics, and in private practice. He is currently co-chair of the section on Community Psychoanalysis of the American Psychoanalytic Association. He is a member of the faculty at the William Alanson White Institute in New York City and at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis in Boston. He is an Honorary Member of the William Alanson White Society and Visiting Faculty at Ambedkar University of Delhi, India. 

Dr. Altman is Editor Emeritus and Associate Editor of Psychoanalytic Dialogues, and on the editorial staff of The Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy; The Journal of Child Psychotherapy; and The International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies. He is the author of "Psychoanalysis in Times of Accelerating Cultural Change: Spiritual Globalization" (2015), "The Analyst in the Inner City: Race, Class and Culture through a Psychoanalytic Lens" (2010), and "White Privilege: Psychoanalytic Perspectives" (2020). He is the co-author of "Relational Child Psychotherapy" (2002). Dr. Altman has published more than sixty articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Shashala McGregor is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background spanning primary care, long-term care, skilled nursing, emergency medicine, home care, behavioral health, and nursing education. Her experience supports a comprehensive approach to caring for adults with both routine and complex healthcare needs.

McGregor earned her Master of Science in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner studies from Hofstra University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York College. Her clinical experience includes conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating health conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing care plans, prescribing within scope of practice, and educating patients and families.

Before advanced practice, McGregor built extensive nursing experience in emergency, telemetry, behavioral health, and community settings. She has also served as a clinical instructor for nursing students. Her background in acute care, chronic disease management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration allows her to support coordinated, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs.