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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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mahnoor is committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care, helping individuals develop healthy coping strategies and resilience. Her goal is to empower clients to take the first step toward mental health and healing, guiding them as they work toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

If you are seeking neuropsychological testing or support, Dr. Valler invites you to reach out for more information.

He holds a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Psychology from Rhode Island College. Dennis is recognized in The Heritage Registry of Who’s Who and is listed in the Library of Congress and major libraries across North America.

Specialties: Emotionally Focused Therapy • Somatic Techniques • Relationship & Individual Therapy

Reinna Albornoz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Master of Science in Counseling. She partners with adults and couples who feel stuck in familiar patterns—where no matter what they do, things stay the same—even as they deeply desire change. She brings expertise in emotionally focused therapy and somatic techniques to help clients uncover what's been holding them back and begin building something new.

Her goal is to support individuals and couples in building secure connections, deepening self-awareness, and creating lives that feel more grounded, empowered, and true to themselves.

A welcoming and empathetic therapist, Reinna invites you into a space where therapy is a place to breathe, feel understood, and begin real transformation. She offers online sessions and is honored to walk alongside you as you craft a different path forward

Xinyuan’s approach is open-minded and client-centered, focusing on nurturing and guiding clients as they navigate challenges.
Outside of her practice, Xinyuan enjoys cooking.

Mihaela’s ideal client demonstrates motivation and commitment to treatment, recognizes areas for improvement, and has a strong desire to change their current situation. Her client actively engages in therapy, maintains consistent attendance, and completes homework tasks diligently. Her ideal client seeks to adhere to treatment goals and takes ownership of their recovery. Mihaela’s ideal client also gains deeper insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, actively pursuing their journey of self-awareness and understanding the root causes of their issues. Clients who reflect on their experiences can better integrate therapeutic insights into their daily life. Mihaela’s client demonstrates transparency and maintains good boundaries, fostering an authentic and effective therapeutic alliance.

A fun fact about Grace: she speaks 3.5 languages and has a passion for traveling!

Aileen combines a variety of therapeutic modalities to help clients understand the root causes of their challenges and work towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Catherine Roca, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor and the founder of Roca Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. She brings compassion, expertise, and a client-centered approach to her work at our multidisciplinary chiropractic practice in Prince’s Bay, Staten Island. With a strong commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment, Catherine helps clients navigate challenges, discover resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.

Throughout her career, Catherine has gained extensive experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health concerns, including insomnia, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). She also specializes in supporting clients living with anxiety and depression, offering evidence-based strategies that promote healing, growth, and empowerment.

Her counseling philosophy centers on meeting each client where they are, while helping them build on their strengths and develop effective tools to improve their mental health and overall well-being. By providing a compassionate and nonjudgmental space, Catherine empowers her clients to overcome obstacles and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.

At our Staten Island practice, Catherine collaborates closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care that addresses both mental and physical health, giving clients the support they need to thrive.