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Michelle is a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities with clarity, compassion, and courage. With years of experience in mental health, Michelle specialize in guiding clients through anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Michelle provides a safe space for healing to occur while building a connection to all patients.

Soo Kim is a Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at Hudson River Care and Counseling (HRCC). Soo counsels virtually and in person in the Teaneck office.

Soo is deeply passionate about equipping couples and families with clinical counseling skills. Seeing the vast need for counseling for couples and families, especially after the pandemic, Soo is called to meet people where they are and equip them with the perspective and skills to grow in their lives.

Soo is also certified in Prepare/Enrich, a pre-marriage and marriage enrichment counseling program. As a husband himself, Soo knows the importance of establishing a strong base of communication for any marriage. By conducting premarital counseling, Soo recognizes that couples greatly benefit from discussing topics of family history, sex, finances, relationships, and other critical areas that they need to share so that they can know how the other perceives these matters.

In addition, he enjoys working with individuals of all ages, supporting them through various mental health issues. He has counseled clients who have worked through depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger issues, and other issues within mental health. He takes an individual approach to each client and will do his best to work with them in their respective journeys.

Soo recognizes that there may be a need for more access to clinical counseling for various people, and he hopes to make his passion and experience available to people from both religious and non-religious backgrounds.

Dr. Jane Persaud is a licensed psychologist at NYC Psychiatric Associates, specializing in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults. She helps patients gain clarity around concerns such as ADHD, memory issues, and cognitive changes, using detailed testing to provide accurate diagnoses and clear next steps for treatment.

She takes a thoughtful, patient-centered approach and works closely with the care team to ensure her evaluations directly inform personalized treatment plans, including medication management and other services within the practice.

Dr. Persaud completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Tennessee and also holds a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, along with a Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.

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I am a relational and systems-oriented therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. My work focuses on helping people understand the patterns that shape how they relate to others and to themselves. I believe the relationship we develop with ourselves is foundational, and that many experiences such as anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm,
and disconnection are rooted in adaptations that once served an important purpose.
I work with thoughtful, capable individuals who are ready to better understand themselves andcreate meaningful change. Together, we explore the emotional, relational, and contextual factors influencing your present experience, and work toward greater clarity, stability, and self-
trust.
I specialize in couples and family work, supporting clients in strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and navigating relational challenges with greater understanding. I also work with individuals seeking to address anxiety, perfectionism, identity questions, and life
transitions, or who want to develop a more grounded and supportive relationship with themselves.
My approach integrates Emotion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I offer a steady, respectful space where meaningful insight and lasting change can occur.

Jacqueline Yashayev, LPC, is a mental health counselor serving patients at Hudson River Care and Counseling. Jacqueline works virtually and in the Hoboken office. Jacqueline provides counseling services virtually and in the Hoboken office. 

Jacqueline obtained her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Pace University in New York, New York. Shortly after graduating, she decided to further her education, earning a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey.

Jacqueline specializes in individual therapy with various ages and genders. She has experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress management, DID, and stressors from transitional periods. Jacqueline takes a holistic and wellness approach and uses an integrative model, specifically working through the psychodynamic theory and CB.

Jacqueline is bilingual in English and Russian, enabling her to treat a diverse population of patients. She looks forward to working with you at Hudson River Care and Counseling.

Jinwon Yeo, LPC, is a clinical mental health counselor at Hudson River Care and Counseling. Jinwon offers services for patients remotely and in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Jinwon received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, from Yonsei University located in Seoul, South Korea. She also earned a Master Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, located in Virginia.

After she achieved her NJ license, LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor), Jinwon expanded her practice through various counseling services, including individual counseling, couple and family therapy, group counseling, psycho-education, bibliotherapy, and anger management program at the counseling centers throughout Bergen County.

She was trained to use the CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), and TBCT (trial-based cognitive therapy), positive psychology, and motivational Interviewing. Areas of her work include depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, anger control issues, conflict and stress on relationships and academic performance, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, loss, religion, perfectionism, fear of failure/rejection, excessive worry, and so on. She specialized in family issues, mental health challenges in immigrants, and Christian counseling.

Jinwon hopes people can accept themselves as they are. She helps people be empowered to face and overcome the challenges in their lives with confidence, change their lives, and cultivate a more meaningful life through effective and collaborative counseling.

Ms. Won is blingual in both English and Korean. 

Georgia Lavey, LCSW, is an experienced psychotherapist seeing patients at Hudson River Care and Counseling. She offers mental health services via teletherapy. Georgia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University in New Jersey. Georgia utilizes evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

Her practice is informed by her work over the last ten years with individuals experiencing abuse and neglect, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, bipolar disorder, and challenges faced by the LGBTQ community. In addition to her work with HRCC, Georgia is a Mental Health Consultant for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Additionally, she serves as the program Data Analyst for Hudson County Court Appointed Special Advocates in Jersey City.

I am a retired Nurse Practitioner after twenty-five years of practice. My background was private practice until fifteen years ago, when I began to specialize in weight loss. I absolutely love this field. I believe in the wellness perspective: Self love, a healthy relationship with food and relationships, stress management through meditation and exercise, sleep, all of it. My biggest job is to keep clients motivated to continue their weight loss journey. I added hypnotherapy to my practice five years ago just for this reason. I can honestly say that I love showing up for work every day and having amazing client conversations about losing weight and empowering clients to walk the walk.

I have been working in the court system since 1993. I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1999 and was licensed as a psychologist in 2000. Regular training with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology helps keep my skills up to date. Evaluations I complete for the court include Child Custody and Psychological, Specific Forensic Psychological, Fitness to Stand Trial, and Criminal Responsibility. FOID reinstatement evaluations as well as those for DCFS are also completed by me. I complete evaluations in several county courts including Boone, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, and Winnebago. Pre-employment, fitness for duty, and promotional examinations are also completed for local police and fire departments. Fitness for duty evaluations are also completed for local companies. Braden Counseling Center opened in 2002 and has been providing services to individuals with different challenges with evidence-based treatments since that time.

Justin is a master’s-level, licensed associate therapist who provides individual counseling to teenagers, young adults, and adults, as well as couples counseling for adult couples. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Holy Family University and is currently working toward full licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

He is passionate about helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and feel more in control of their thoughts, emotions, and choices. Whether someone is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin, Justin offers a trauma-informed, safe, supportive space to explore and grow, at the client’s pace and on their terms. In couples counseling, he works collaboratively with partners to improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and better understand the patterns that keep them feeling disconnected from one another.

His approach is person-centered, practical, and rooted in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He has received direct training from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and additional training through the Gottman Institute for couples counseling, which continue to inform his work with both individuals and couples.

Before becoming a therapist, Justin worked as a behavior technician, supporting young adults and families in their homes. That experience taught him the importance of meeting people where they are, both literally and emotionally. Today, he brings that same mindset into his therapy practice by blending structured therapeutic techniques with an interactive, conversational, and down-to-earth style. He often incorporates humor, hands-on activities, real-life examples, and, most importantly, collaboration with his clients to keep the process approachable and produce meaningful results.

Education

• Holy Family University – M.S. in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Fordham University – B.S. in Psychology

Training

• The Beck Institute's CBT In-Practice Course
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1

Dana is a master’s-level therapist focused on creating a warm, safe environment for vulnerable conversations. Her approach is rooted in compassion, respect, and humor.

She offers individual and couples therapy, specializing in neurodiversity, anxiety, and trauma. Dana is an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician with specialized training and experience supporting the queer community. She also provides integration therapy for KAP and Spravato. Dana infuses trauma-informed practices throughout her modality, centering the client’s unique perspective to cultivate a safe, respectful environment.

 

Education

• MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University

Training

• Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTSI)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Integration therapy for KAP and Spravato
• Gender-Affirming & Queer-Informed Care

 

Kasey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. Using a humanistic, person-centered, strengths-based approach, she has worked with individuals to support the development of deeper self-understanding and the skills needed to navigate their lived experiences. She utilizes an eclectic modality in her work, drawing from treatment approaches including Psychodynamic, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Having worked in a variety of settings, Kasey has profound respect for the challenges that life can present and truly believes in the therapeutic process as a means of meeting such challenges with compassion, integrity, and courage.

Kasey offers a warm, nonjudgmental space for individuals to explore their emotions, identity, and relationships; process experiences and interpersonal/intrapersonal conflict; and continue along their unique path toward living a fulfilling, authentic life. She is LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming and welcomes people from all backgrounds to take their next step in healing and self-discovery.

Education

• - MS.Ed - Long Island University, Brooklyn NY
• - BA - Deakin University, Melbourne Australia

Languages: English

Dr. Patrycja Nykiel is a compassionate therapist who has extensive knowledge of mental illnesses and symptom management through the usage of different therapeutic modalities obtained by working in therapeutic schools, residential treatment center and private practice. Her greatest professional passion is to provide psychotherapy to those that want to change. Dr. Nykiel believes in innate positive nature of human beings and as a therapist, she considers herself a catalyst that is much needed to inspire health change. She applies the motto of “I believe in the inherent beauty and strength of all human beings, and I will not assume that I know what's best for them. Instead, I will model defensiveness, strength, security and inner peace that will reverberate to those in need." – Anonymous, in her professional as well as her every day life.

I believe in using a holistic and collaborative approach to create a welcoming environment for you to feel safe in sharing your thoughts and goals, which we can work toward together. I specialize in psychoeducation, person-centered therapy, humanistic psychology, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Throughout my career, I have specialized in working with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, symptoms related to past trauma, ADHD, ASD, grief and loss, as well as individuals with chronic illness, and people who identify as neurodivergent or LGBTQIA+. I am excited to work with you in helping you through life’s challenges and difficulties as well as empowering you to achieve your goals and bring out the best version of yourself.

Dr. Sims is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in psychotherapy with adults who are experiencing anxiety, mood dysregulation, trauma symptoms, and life transitions. Dr. Sims provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs. With a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Oklahoma State University, Dr. Sims integrates various therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, internal family systems therapy, polyvagal therapy, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy, to foster growth, resilience, and emotional well-being. Passionate about creating a safe and supportive space, Dr. Sims works collaboratively with clients to help them gain insight, build coping strategies, and improve their overall quality of life.

Navigating interrelational issues, major life transitions and negative self-image can be incredibly challenging. You deserve a therapist who understands your unique experiences and provides the support you need to foster meaningful change. Together, we can explore effective coping strategies and work towards building a healthier self-image while addressing the complexities of your relationships. I specialize in personalized, evidence-based therapy that focuses on your specific needs. My approach is empathetic and tailored to help you navigate the intricacies of life’s transitions, enhance your self-worth, and improve your relationships. If you’re facing the challenges of interrelational dynamics, struggling with a negative self-image, or dealing with significant life changes, know that your journey matters. Reach out today, and let’s work together to facilitate positive transformations in your life.