Meet the Team

Erica Gettenberg, MD, is board certified in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has expertise in mood, anxiety, relationship issues, and ADHD. 

Dr. Kolander is a board certified adult psychiatrist.  He has a longstanding interest in health care systems and leadership.

Lindsay is experienced in treating adult patients in both private practices as well as community mental health settings. 

Cheryl has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use disorders.  

Lena believes the most important part of patient care is patience, building trust, listening to understand, being empathetic, and great communication.

Cora is a licensed therapist whose therapeutic approach draws upon psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, positive psychology, and executive function coaching interventions.

César is a bilingual therapist who uses a strengths-based therapeutic approach to help clients reach both short-term and long-term goals.

Lisa provides evidence-based psychotherapy treatment, including DBT, CBT, family therapy, and couples counseling to a varied client population.

Kristin has worked with a diverse population of patients, utilizing an eclectic therapuetic approach to help clients meet their goals.

Rachel has experience working with clients from a multitude of backgrounds and age groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings. 

Allison has extensive experience working with individuals living with Depression, Anxiety, BiPolar, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and other intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Grace takes a psychodynamic approach to therapy that focuses on an individual’s world view, attachment to others, and building a healthier life narrative.

Jessica provides psychotherapy, crisis intervention services, and care management for adult patients with trauma, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. 

Olivia works with a diverse patient population, emphasizing psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy skills.

Arielle draws upon various therapeutic modalities to help clients build practical skills along with providing healing, and emotional support.

Christina works with young adults and adults to manage depression, anxiety, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflicts.

Kara draws from a person-centered and compassionate approach to therapy in order to confront and overcome mental health challenges.

Shenay specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and the lasting impact of childhood emotional neglect.

Svea Holmvig-Johnson, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and a skilled member of the clinical team at Rappore. 

Jacqueline Burnett, LMSW, is a licensed therapist and a skilled member of the clinical team at Rappore. 

Tima is intensively trained in DBT, and incorporates core components of DBT in her therapy practice.

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. 

Blaise Jacobson, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and an integral member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. 

Beth Waldorf, LMSW, is a licensed therapist and an integral member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York.

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 individual goals.  

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.

Kelly implements a collaborative approach to help empower her clients to identify personal goals, potential barriers, enact positive changes, and work towards achieving self-determination.

Jenna has experience working with a diverse population of clients, helping adults manage grief, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflicts. 

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. 

Idil believes in providing a supportive, positive, and non-judgmental environment to help clients gain insight and achieve their goals.

Dr. Michael B. First is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University and maintains a psychopharmacology and forensic practice in Manhattan.

Gene is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Executive Director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital

David is the Diane Goldman Kemper Family Clinical Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center. 

Jessica is a board-certified OB/GYN, minimally invasive surgeon and women’s healthcare expert.

For over 30 years at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Peter served as Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Residency Training

Betty Jeanne founded and directed the Columbia Day Treatment Program which served patients who struggled to cope with major life crises. 

Mary is a faculty member of the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

Marc is an associate professor of medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center. 

Cindy is an expert on the phenomenology of anxiety disorders and major depression.

Wilfred evaluates patients with a wide variety of cognitive, emotional or neurologic disorders, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and head injuries.

Trevor offers skills necessary to cope with personal addiction and mental health restoration.

Brian was profoundly affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks and was commissioned in the US Army in 2006.  He serves on several boards across healthcare, financial, and technology organizations. 

Dr. Kass served as Clinical Vice Chair and Interim Chair of Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry, and as Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at Columbia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons.

David has a diverse legal, financial, and entrepreneurial background, which gives him a unique perspective on business trends, online marketing, and technology interoperability.

Dan has more than 20 years experience in financial services and is a CFA charter holder.

Emiliya is the CEO and founder of The Flourishing Center, that is dedicated to increasing the flourishing of individuals, organizations and communities worldwide.

Arun is the founder and President of Advantage Testing, a comprehensive academic tutoring and educational counseling service that specializes in preparing students for college, graduate, and professional school entrance exams.

Arden O’Connor founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. 

Sarah is Associate Professor of Clinical Investigation and Chair of The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at The Rockefeller University as well as a Senior Physician at The Rockefeller University Hospital.

Dr. Perea-Henze is the former Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services for the City of New York.

Chris Rock catapulted to fame as a Saturday Night Live cast member, going on to become an Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian and entertainer. 

Stuart served as the Chairman for the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of Baylor College of Medicine and Director of the Psychiatry Department of the Houston Methodist Hospital.