Meet the Team
We are a psychiatric practice providing thoughtful care for adults, offering medication management and therapy based on individual needs. While much of our work focuses on women’s mental health, we treat people of all genders. We employ a carefully selected team who collaborate on your care.
Clinical Team
Among our most important decisions at Rappore is choosing the best clinical team. Their capacity to listen, understand, and respect people’s individual differences and needs is paramount. At Rappore, patients feel that clinicians “have their back” enabling them to face their most difficult challenges.
Prescribers
Erica Gettenberg, MD
Medical Director & Psychiatrist
Erica Gettenberg, MD, is board certified in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has expertise in mood, anxiety, relationship issues, and ADHD.
Laura Burby, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Laura has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She is deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Megan Ferguson, PA-C
Psychiatric Physician Associate
Megan is a board-certified Physician Associate passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care to individuals navigating mental health challenges.
Cheryl Gould, PMHNP-BC, DNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing
Cheryl has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
Sarah Haddad, PMHNP-BC, DNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing
Sarah, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who supports individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD,
Yudelka Ivory, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Yudelka is committed to partnering with patients in their healing journey and empowering each individual to engage in meaningful conversations that support their health and wellnes
Gillian Rice, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gillian Rice is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at Rappore. Appreciating the complexity of life and the unexpected transitions that emerge, Gillian strives to cultivate resiliency, adaptability, and hope in a safe, compassionate, and therapeutic environment.
Megan Senko, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Megan helps adults struggling with a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
Jessica Swartz, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jessica is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who provides a safe, inclusive, and compassionate space where patients feel seen, supported, and empowere
Molly Turner, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Molly is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career at NYU Langone Health, where she spent eight years caring for patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. During that time, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of emotional support and mental well-being alongside medical care.
Therapists
Kristin Gonzalez, LCSW
Clinical Director & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kristin has worked with a diverse population of patients, utilizing an eclectic therapuetic approach to help clients meet their goals.
Jessica Brinson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jessie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, respect, and understanding. She
Daniel Frazer, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Daniel has received post-graduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma interventions. He has extensive experience working within higher education settings with college students.
Giovanna Guarnieri, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Gigi has experience working with clients to manage depression, anxiety, work stress, and low self-esteem. Gigi often takes a strengths based approach when working with clients.
Shelley Helmig, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Shelley supports individuals with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, anger issues, personality disorders, mood disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and OCD.
Emily Herendeen, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Emily is a licensed therapist who believes in the importance of the clinical relationship. Once a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space is created the client and therapist can collaborate toward
Miriam Kassow, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Miriam Kassow strives to be empathetic, warm and compassionate in her therapeutic relationships, and aims to foster safe spaces for clients to explore themselves with compassion and curiosity.
Maxwell Katz, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Max is a Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW) who earned his master’s degree in social work at the Silver School of Social Work at New York University.
Rebecca Kotlin-Shaw, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Rebecca works with people on a variety of challenges, including relationships, anxiety, low self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes.
Elizabeth Latsos, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Elizabeth offers a supportive, empathic, and non-judgmental space to work on your goals.
Gloria Lepore, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Gloria Lepore, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and an invaluable member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York.
Kara McGowan, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kara draws from a person-centered and compassionate approach to therapy in order to confront and overcome mental health challenges.
Cristin McKenna, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Cristin believes that the goal of therapy is to help her clients obtain the insight and coping skills they need to lead meaningful and satisfying lives.
Tanya Neiman, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tanya uses a strengths-based, solution-focused, resiliency framework approach to therapy. Tanya believes that building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship
Lisa Penberthy, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lisa provides evidence-based psychotherapy treatment, including DBT, CBT, family therapy, and couples counseling to a varied client population.
Christina Prorokovic, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Christina works with young adults and adults to manage depression, anxiety, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflicts.
Kristin Sroka, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Kristin Sroka, LMSW is a licensed master social worker. Kristin believes in providing a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to help clients gain insight, heal, and achieve their goals.
Beth Waldorf, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Beth Waldorf, LCSW, is a licensed therapist and an integral member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in
Jill Wynn, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jill utilizes various evidence-based modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
