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.
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.
“Soo has really helped me with my relationship with my wife and he has also helped me be a better father to my son. He is a great listener and gives me great advice. If I didn’t do this counseling with him, who knows where my marriage will be. All I can say is that my bond with my wife has never been this strong and each day I appreciate what I have and love my son even more. We are so proud and appreciate what life has given us. I still have some work to do, but I am in such a better place now because of Soo.”
Ellenie Torres, LSW, is an experienced social worker at the Teaneck, New Jersey office. She also sees patients virtually. Ellenie attended Caldwell University for her undergraduate education. There, she earned a bachelor's degree in Applied Language Helping Professions and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Ellenie received her master’s in Social Work from Nyack College in New York City.
Ellenie is certified in the Nurturing Parenting Program in New Jersey and in the ASIST Suicide Prevention Program. She has worked with young parents and families in the past as a case manager, doing home visits, supervised visitation, parenting classes, and connecting them to community resources.
She uses evidence-based psychotherapy approaches while working with adults, couples, and children of all ages. She also works from a strengths-based approach to help empower her clients to accomplish their goals. Ellenie also offers a faith-based approach when the client would like it incorporated into the sessions.
Ms. Torres is bilingual in Spanish and in English.
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.
Jacqueline Yashayev, MA, 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.
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.
Ernest P. Smith, LCSW-R, is a seasoned psychoanalyst with over 45 years of experience in mental health, criminal justice, education, and adolescent development. He holds a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and is a graduate of the prestigious Training Institute of the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis.
Mr. Smith specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and personality disorders, offering both short- and long-term therapeutic approaches for individuals, couples, and families. Utilizing techniques such as free association, interpretation, and clarification, he facilitates meaningful personality change and emotional growth.
In addition to his private practice, Mr. Smith serves as Clinical Consultant and Clinical Director at the Harlem Family Institute in New York City. In this role, he supervises candidates in psychoanalytic training, provides technical assistance to the administration, and ensures that the needs of the community remain central to the Institute’s mission.
Mr. Smith is particularly sensitive to LGBTQ+ issues and has a comprehensive understanding of multicultural concerns, ensuring his practice is inclusive and affirming. He is a member of the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis and has contributed to the field through clinical supervision and mentoring of professionals in training.
A licensed clinical social worker in New York State, Mr. Smith is committed to providing compassionate and insightful care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Louis Pansulla, has over 35 years of experience providing clinical, community-based, and academic experience, working principally with LGBTQI+, BIPOC, and other ‘marginalized’ communities.
Louis is on the core faculty in the doctoral program at the Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) in Chicago and also teaches in the analytical programs at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) in New York, where he served as clinic director.
He has presented at both national and international conferences, with particular focus on Relational theories, psychoanalysis, sexuality and gender, and ‘othering’. Louis maintains a full-time private practice and clinical supervision in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
To schedule an appointment with Louis or another member of the team at Harlem Family Services, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Amenah Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. She works with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating a wide range of challenges, including trauma, life transitions, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, depression, and substance use concerns.
Amenah believes in meeting individuals where they are, offering a therapeutic space grounded in empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity. Her goal is to help clients feel safe, heard, and validated as they work through challenges, build insight, and reconnect with their inner strengths. She views therapy as a collaborative process rooted in trust, compassion, and personal growth.
Amenah utilizes evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Outside of her clinical work, Amenah enjoys traveling and immersing herself in new cultures, exploring new restaurants, and attending concerts and comedy shows. She values quality time with her partner, family, and her cat Fluff.
Amenah Offers
Individual counseling for adolescents, adults, and families
Affirming support for individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities
Evidence-based interventions for eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, behavioral concerns, trauma, substance use, and complex co-occurring concerns.
Compassionate support for those navigating stress, grief, and concerns around self-esteem.
Guidance in navigating life transitions, building coping skills, strengthening resilience, and creating balance
Sherrie is a holistic and integrative Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) with more than 23 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. She holds a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Worcester State College. Over the past two decades, she has worked across community mental health, correctional settings, school-based programs, and outpatient care. Her extensive experience includes clinical supervision, organizational leadership, and statewide training initiatives focused on trauma, resilience, and provider wellbeing. Sherrie specializes in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, stress, grief, relationship patterns, addiction, and complex co-occurring concerns.
Sherrie is known for her grounded, collaborative, and empowering presence; qualities that shape every aspect of her work. She often shares a guiding belief that reflects her therapeutic philosophy: “Healing happens when people feel seen, supported, and safe enough to explore who they are and who they’re becoming.” Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care with a strength-based, person-centered philosophy. She also incorporates experiential and nature-based strategies, such as walk and talk therapy, to support grounding, emotional regulation, and whole-person wellness.
Clients consistently describe Sherrie as warm, steady, and deeply present. She meets each person exactly where they are, offering a balance of compassion, insight, and practical tools. Her work is collaborative and empowering, helping clients understand their patterns, build resilience, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and self-worth.
Outside of her clinical role, Sherrie enjoys spending time in nature, engaging in creative practices, and cultivating meaningful connections — all of which contribute to the grounded, balanced presence she brings to her work.
Sherrie Offers
- Individual counseling for adults
- Support for people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities
Aaron is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A). He earned his Master's degree in Educational Psychology in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut. Aaron works with children, teens, and adults specializing in persons with physical and developmental disabilities including persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). He also has experience assisting individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment.
Aaron’s therapeutic outlook lies in the belief that trust and rapport are foundational to any quality counseling relationship. Without trust and rapport, it is difficult for individuals to open up and make real change through the counseling relationship. Aaron believes that through building proper connection, where trust and respect are valued, real breakthroughs and gains can be achieved in treatment. He combines evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and solution-based therapy, which focuses on creating a non-judgmental space for self-exploration and growth.
Outside of work, Aaron enjoys watching TV, particularly sports. He has recently gotten into boxing and jump roping, and is a fan of chess.
Aaron Offers
Individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
Support for people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities
Evidence-based interventions for ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, communication issues, relationship problems, anger management, and life transitions.
Guidance navigating occupational challenges
Specialized support for individuals with ASD
Specialized training in working with young adults on independent living skills and career development.
Shelby is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with fifteen years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with physical, mental, and emotional/behavioral disorders. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Albertus Magnus College. Shelby believes that creative and therapeutic activities play a vital role in emotional well-being, helping individuals understand themselves, resolve challenges, and develop healthier ways of managing feelings and behaviors. She is deeply committed to advocating for mental health awareness and freedom of self-expression.
Much of Shelby’s career has been dedicated to working as an art therapist and clinical counselor in residential and juvenile detention settings for adolescents with mental health and behavioral disabilities. She has also worked in psychiatric inpatient hospitals as an art therapist and mental health specialist across acute adult, substance use, and adolescent units, with a strong focus on group therapy for mood disorders.
Shelby hopes to bring color, hope, and healing to those experiencing darkness, inspiring clients to find meaning and self-expression through art. She believes that exploring the messages communicated through creative processes can uncover repressed emotions and foster insight, reminding individuals that mental illness is treatable through therapy, self-awareness, education, determination, and creative outlets.
Outside of her professional life, Shelby enjoys ceramics, theatre, and adventuring in nature activities with her family.
Shelby Offers
Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Support for people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ communities
Evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, behavioral concerns, trauma, substance use, and complex co-occurring concerns.
Art and creative expression as a therapeutic tool.
Michelle Munasami, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Connecticut. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s from the University of Saint Joseph. Michelle has over 15 years of expertise working with both adults and children, individually and as families. Michelle utilizes many different therapeutic practices which include- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Michelle is solution-focused and collaborative and moves clients towards their desired goals. Michelle stays busy with her three children and husband and enjoys kickboxing and traveling in her free time.
Michelle offers:
Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut, holding a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling from Central Connecticut State University. Karla provides support to her clients in exploring and determining pathways towards a purposeful and well-balanced life, while acknowledging and addressing any past issues without allowing them to dominate the present. Karla’s diverse experiences have equipped her with the tools to support others effectively. Karla has a background in counseling in multiple settings working with children, teens, and adults. She enjoys doing both process groups and individual counseling. Karla enjoys working with clients that have complex situations and brings empathy, non-judgment, and understanding into all of her sessions. She creates tailored, specialized treatment plans with specific goals and objectives for guiding her patients into self- sustaining healthy behavior patterns for life.
Karla employs Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients identify and address their presenting issues. By focusing on “the how” and connecting behaviors to their negative impacts, Karla assists clients in understanding and overcoming obstacles. Karla’s approach is characterized by compassion, transparency, respect, and honesty, fostering meaningful connections with clients.
In her free time, Karla enjoys being physically active to promote a healthy life balance, traveling, connecting with family and friends, and practicing mindfulness activities.
Karla offers:
Individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, adults
Therapy for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, trauma, mood disorders, OCD, communication difficulties, panic attacks, substance abuse, anger management, crisis intervention, and life transitions or changes.
Group counseling on trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, divorce, parenting issues, and women’s issues
