Meet The Team
Tamar works with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, group, and couples therapy providing a solution-oriented approach and treats individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and other life stressors.
Alisa works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in helping people cope with life stressors, anxiety, depression, bereavement, parenting, and school related issues.
Moriya Jakobov, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified Moriya@RiverdalePsychology.com
Moriya Jakobov is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in adolescent as well as adult psychiatry with a niche in women’s mental health. Moriya uses a holistic (mind, body, and spirit), non-judgmental, and compassionate approach to deliver evidence-based care to her clients. Her ability to individualize both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy services in an effective manner have allowed her clients to become the best version of themselves and strive to their maximum potential.
Zehava Birman Wallace, LMSW, provides psychotherapy for adults navigating trauma, grief, identity development, and major life transitions. Her approach is warm, direct, and grounded in evidence based care.
Lauren works with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and general social and family difficulties.
Robyn works with women challenged by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She incorporates a somatic experience into her approach to treat underlying feelings hidden in the body which affect beliefs and behaviors.
Steve works with adolescents and adults and has a specialty in geriatrics. He treats individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, agoraphobia, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTDS), as well as substance abuse disorders.
Danielle Idone
School Psychologist
Danielle is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of children and adolescents. Danielle has worked with youth across diverse school and clinical settings, with specialties in CBT, DBT, executive functioning coaching, social-emotional learning, resilience-building and bullying.
Dr. Maeva Rich Kennedy
Licensed Clinical Psychologist - PsyM, NCSP, NYS
Maeva works with children, adolescents, and their families who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulties with communication and social skills, executive function deficits, and other school related difficulties.
Saradee works with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety and depression. She specializes in working with parents to develop effective strategies to guide children through difficult transitional phases.
Michael Kaplowitz
M.D. Psychiatric Consultant
Dr. Kaplowitz provides consultations for cases that defy easy or standard diagnosis; for questions about psychopharmacology, such as whether medication could be a helpful part of the treatment plan; and whether the current medication regimen could be improved upon to maximize efficacy and minimize side effects.
Ariella specializes in treating individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, selective mutism, and life transitions and stressors.
Jordan Benditzson
Licensed Social Worker
Jordan Benditzson is a Licensed Social worker who graduated from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. He works with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and OCD. Jordan takes an empathetic and collaborative approach, integrating a variety of modalities such as CBT, ACT, and IFS, to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can gain self-awareness and develop the tools necessary to live rich, fulfilling lives.
Dr. Ayala Zoltan Rockoff works with children of all ages and their families. She supports those who struggle with challenges at school and at home, which often relate to a variety of mental health, social, and life stressors. Her treatment style is understanding, respectful, warm and solution-focused.
Yael works with children and adults to improve their understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Through providing personalized education, Yael empowers her clients to make appropriate food and exercise choices to achieve their unique nutrition goals.
Monica Brooks
Physical Therapist
Monica works with children of all ages and treats a wide range of challenges including development delays, genetic disorders, muscle weakness or imbalance, poor coordination, motor planning, nerve/muscle conditions, and sports related injuries