Meet Our Team
The team at Wholeview is a group of expert clinicians, mental health professionals, and support team members who are passionate about their work and about using the most effective treatments for substance use disorders, trauma, and related disorders. We have an unwavering commitment to providing a range of research-supported treatment techniques, and we use them to support you as you strive towards your goals.
Learn more about the types of experts who work at Wholeview
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Our expert clinicians and staff
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![Sarah Church, Ph.D.]()
Sarah Church, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
Sarah Church, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
Dr. Sarah Church, CEO of Wholeview, is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of substance use disorders. She is an expert in Mentalization Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), and Contingency Management.
Before starting Wholeview, Dr. Church served as the Executive Director of the Division of Substance Abuse at Montefiore Medical Center and as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine for 16 years. She completed a predoctoral fellowship in addiction at the Yale University School of Medicine and a postdoctoral year at the Substance Treatment and Research Service (STARS) at Columbia University Medical Center after graduating from Fordham University with a doctorate in clinical psychology and from Columbia University with an AB in psychology. Dr. Church was appointed by Mayors Bloomberg, De Blasio, and Adams to the NYC-DOHMH Community Services Board and serves on the Board of the Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates (COMPA). She is a Past President of the Division on Addictions at the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA). Internationally, she has provided consultation to the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for both Vietnam and Afghanistan as they develop medication-assisted treatment centers in their countries.
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![Amy J. Colley, PH. D.]()
Amy J. Colley, PH. D.
Psychologist
Amy J. Colley, PH. D.
Psychologist
Dr. Amy J. Colley is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in the field of addiction. She graduated with a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University after completing an MA in Italian from Middlebury College and a BA in French from Northwestern University.
During her predoctoral internship at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, she worked on detoxification, inpatient and outpatient units as well as completing a rotation in the emergency room. She later served as the director of admissions and outreach at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Division of Substance Abuse overseeing admissions for nine opioid treatment programs and two outpatient chemical dependence programs serving 4,000 patients. She has studied the treatment of alcohol use disorders in Kerala, India where she lived for eight months, and published an article in a peer-reviewed journal. Most recently, she served as a clinical supervisor at Thrive NYC on the Mental Health Service Corps supervising postdoctoral psychologists placed in substance abuse treatment programs throughout the five boroughs. Dr. Colley is an OASAS-certified provider for the Impaired Drivers Program and serves on The Way, a coalition against drug abuse in Hastings-on-Hudson.
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![Rachel K. Levy, PH.D.]()
Rachel K. Levy, PH.D.
Psychologist
Rachel K. Levy, PH.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Rachel K. Levy is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the research and treatment of addictions, eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and mood disorders. Dr. Levy is an expert in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Positive Psychology. She treats individuals, couples, and families.
Before joining Wholeview, Dr. Levy was a Research Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Medical Center and specialized in eating disorders. She has served as an adjunct professor teaching courses on Drug and Alcohol Use Research and serves as a clinical supervisor for doctoral students. Dr. Levy has maintained a private practice in Westchester County for over 20 years.
Dr. Levy completed her APA-approved psychology internship at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She received her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in clinical psychology at The State University of New York at Buffalo on full scholarship. During that time, she worked for 4 years at the Research Institute on Addictions in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Levy graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire.
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![Roger Chong, MBA, CPA]()
Roger Chong, MBA, CPA
Evp Of Operations and Business Development
Roger Chong, MBA, CPA
Evp Of Operations and Business Development
Roger Chong has over 25 years of experience in Finance and Operations. He completed his degree in Finance at Florida State University and his MBA at DePaul University. He has worked at large companies like Arthur Andersen, Universal Music Group, Virgin Records America, New Line Cinema, MTV and McCann World Group. He also has worked most recently in a start-up at Sally Hershberger Professional Hair Care. He specializes in Financial Planning, Accounting, Budgeting, Operations and Special Projects.
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![Sara Levine-Rovner, PMHNP]()
Sara Levine-Rovner, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Sara Levine-Rovner, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Sara Levine-Rovner, PMHNP is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a focus on Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Sara has been working in the field of addiction since 2014, initially as a detox technician, then as a nurse, and now as a nurse practitioner. She graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and later obtained a Master of Science from New York University.
She incorporates Person-Centered and Humanistic Therapies with psychopharmacological principles to develop individualized treatment plans for each client. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates trauma-informed principles into all aspects of treatment.
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![William H. Gottdiener, PH.D., ABPP, FIPA]()
William H. Gottdiener, PH.D., ABPP, FIPA
Psychologist
William H. Gottdiener, PH.D., ABPP, FIPA
Psychologist
Dr. Gottdiener is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience helping people with substance use disorders, which includes working in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. His expertise is in the use of empirically supported psychodynamic therapy for people with substance use disorders.
Dr. Gottdiener is a licensed clinical psychologist and tenured full professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). He is the co-director of the college’s addiction studies program and was previously the director of training of the college’s American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology doctoral program that is affiliated with the CUNY Graduate Center. Dr. Gottdiener received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The New School for Social Research in New York and subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in substance abuse research funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. He is an OASAS Certified Provider for the Impaired Drivers Program. Dr. Gottdiener has published over 40 articles and book chapters and is the recipient of research grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, CUNY, and the Far Fund. He is on the editorial boards of the journals Addiction Research and Theory and Psychoanalytic Psychology. He is also the recipient of awards for teaching excellence and student mentoring. He is an APA Fellow in the divisions of addiction, clinical psychology, psychoanalysis, and general psychology and is a Fellow of the International Psychoanalytic Association. His research focuses on the personality processes relevant to the development, maintenance, and treatment of substance use disorders. His work was recognized by Division 39 (psychoanalysis) of the APA, which honored him with its prestigious Research and Scholarship Award in 2015. Dr. Gottdiener lives with his family in New York City.
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![Tracy Gard, Ph.D.]()
Tracy Gard, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Tracy Gard, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Tracy Gard is a New York State licensed counseling psychologist with more than 20 years of experience leading and developing programs that provide evidence-based substance use and mental health treatment and services to individuals of all ages and their families. In her practice, she is experienced in using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and medication-assisted treatment. Within her practice she focuses on antiracist work, integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into program policies and procedures and clinical care models, to improve clinical outcomes. She has worked in hospitals and non-profit organizations and has significant experience working in Opioid Treatment Programs.
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![Shannon Gunter, LCSW]()
Shannon Gunter, LCSW
Clinician
Shannon Gunter, LCSW
Clinician
Shannon is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in treating substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and trauma. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Shannon moved to upstate New York as a young adult to attend Skidmore College where she received a B.S. in Dance and Social Work. She received her MSW in Advanced Generalist Practice and Programming from Columbia University in 2018 where she was awarded the Linda and Peter Hoffman Writing Award. Her MSW field practicum took place at the domestic violence agency Sanctuary for Families.
Shannon’s career in treating substance use began while working at an OASAS facility in rural upstate NY; she became interested in how people are quick to turn to ineffective coping skills to self-medicate, often because it’s the best way they know how. Here, Shannon decided to dedicate her career to anti-racist, trauma-informed clinical work, inspired by the individuals she met. Since then, Shannon has worked in intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care in NYC.
Shannon is formally trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma and has additional training in Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) from Behavioral Tech, and the Gottman Method for couples therapy. Shannon is always eager to learn new and improved evidence-based interventions to help heal people stuck in pain, heartache, and grief.
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![Michael O’Kane, PSYD]()
Michael O’Kane, PSYD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Michael O’Kane, PSYD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Michael O’Kane is a postdoctoral fellow with a combined doctorate in school and clinical psychology from Kean University in Union, NJ. His clinical training has primarily focused on the evidence-based treatment of substance use disorders and he specializes in the use of mindfulness-based therapies (e.g. ACT, DBT). His graduate training experiences include Northport VA Hospital’s long-term residential substance use treatment program and Yale University School of Medicine’s DBT services for individuals struggling with chronic emotion dysregulation, suicidality, and substance use issues. He completed his predoctoral internship at AIDS Care Group within their Center for Integrative Medicine program providing individual and group psychotherapy for patients receiving MAT for opioid use disorder and those living with HIV.
Dr. O’Kane employs a highly flexible and nonjudgmental approach to the treatment of substance use difficulties and strives to meet clients wherever they are in their recovery process.
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![Mia Darrow]()
Mia Darrow
Mental Health Extern
Mia Darrow
Mental Health Extern
Mia Darrow Cohen graduated Suma Cum Laude from the Macaulay Honors College, CUNY with a BA in Neuroscience and Psychology. She is currently working on her MSW and CASAC at the University at Buffalo, SUNY where she is focusing on clinical skills for treating substance use disorders (SUDs) and comorbid mental health challenges. She uses a collaborative approach that incorporates Motivational Interviewing, DBT, psychoeducation, and mindfulness. She works through a strengths-based lens to support her patients in creating the changes they seek.
Before Wholeview, Mia worked as a mental health and executive functioning coach as well as a meditation teacher. She provided support and encouragement to clients with a wide range of needs. She especially enjoys working with people to provide meditation and grounding tools for emotional regulation and better sleep.
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![Merceda Devoe]()
Merceda Devoe
Clinical Mental Health Extern
Merceda Devoe
Clinical Mental Health Extern
Merceda DeVoe is an extern in the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. She is pursuing her MA in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling at The New School for Social Research (TNSSR), expected to graduate in May 2025. Merceda received her BA in Psychology from Franklin Pierce University, where she was an active member of the Psychology Club and made the Dean’s List. Merceda has gained valuable clinical experience through her internships, where she provided counseling services to individuals with criminal sexual histories, and she worked with adults with developmental disabilities.
Her academic background includes coursework in advanced substance abuse counseling, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention. Merceda’s passions and interests include substance use and co-occurring mental disorders, trauma, equitable mental health treatment for marginalized individuals, and the utilization of person-centered approaches to help individuals attain their goals and improve their quality of life. She is also an active member of Psi Chi and Chi Sigma Iota, honor societies for psychology and mental health counseling, respectively.
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![Jennifer l. Smith, PH.D.]()
Jennifer l. Smith, PH.D.
Psychologist
Jennifer l. Smith, PH.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Smith is a clinical psychologist who has been working in addiction research and treatment for many years and is a national expert in Motivational Interviewing, she uses relaxation therapy, mindfulness, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice.
Dr. Smith is a clinical psychologist licensed in New York and New Jersey. She completed her BA at SUNY Stony Brook, her PhD at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, and her Internship at the Bronx VA Hospital. For the past 17 years, she has served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Columbia University Medical Center where she conducts research and oversees clinical trials focused on developing the best strategies for teaching evidence-based treatments to healthcare professionals. Dr. Smith is the Director of Training for the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) training initiative at the Columbia University Medical Center. She has honed her expertise in training healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing as a member of the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2005. She has provided training to healthcare professionals in Europe and throughout America and regularly teaches residents, medical, and dental students how to motivate people to engage in treatment for substance use disorders. Additionally, for more than 10 years she has helped people improve their lives as a clinical psychologist in private practice.
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![Kristina Brown, RPA-C, MPA, MPH]()
Kristina Brown, RPA-C, MPA, MPH
Physician Assistant
Kristina Brown, RPA-C, MPA, MPH
Physician Assistant
Kristina Brown is a Physician Assistant with over 25 years of experience in providing high-quality care to special populations. Her recent focus has been on addiction medicine, where she has excelled in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including virtual care. Kristina has extensive expertise in Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD), having worked in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and inpatient addiction treatment facilities. Her areas of specialization include prescribing Suboxone, primary psychiatric care, HIV care and antiretroviral management, PEP, PrEP, STI screening and treatment, and Hepatitis C treatment. Kristina has also demonstrated leadership in HIV-related quality improvement, notably leading the Quality Improvement (QI) program for the STAR Health Center at SUNY Downstate Medical Center for 15 years and serving as a Quality Consultant for the New York State Department of Health.
Kristina’s academic background is equally impressive, holding a Master of Public Health from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, a master’s in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska, and a BA in Sociology and Biology from Oneonta State College. She has received specialized training through the New York AIDS Institute Nicholas Rango HIV Clinical Scholars Program and the Advanced Practice Clinician Colposcopy Education Program. Throughout her career, Kristina has been committed to training and mentoring PA and medical students, and she has made significant contributions to the implementation and sustained growth of quality improvement programs.
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![Kamala Greene Génecé, PH.D.]()
Kamala Greene Génecé, PH.D.
Psychologist
Kamala Greene Génecé, PH.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Génecé is a NYS licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the design and implementation of addiction treatment programs and the utilization of cognitive-behavioral techniques for the treatment of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Dr. Génecé received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Boston University, completed her predoctoral internship at the Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), and completed postdoctoral work at the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University (now known as Center on Addiction). Dr. Génecé has extensive clinical and research experience in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety, depressive, and substance abuse disorders. She has also taught and supervised graduate students, psychiatry residents, and Addiction Fellows on the process of disseminating cognitive-behavioral treatments to diverse treatment settings, in addition to conducting specialized training for professionals in motivational interviewing techniques. Dr. Génecé’s current position is as the Clinical/Administrative Director of the NY Region at Phoenix House. In this role, Dr. Génecé works to develop and implement best practices in substance abuse treatment throughout NYC and LI. Before joining Phoenix House, Dr. Génecé served as the Deputy Director of the Division of Substance Abuse (DoSA), Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, at Montefiore Medical Center, where she was the Chair of the Quality Committee and provided administrative and clinical leadership to over 200 staff members serving 3000 patients annually. In addition, Dr. Génecé has served as the Administrative Director of Addiction Treatments at Bronx Lebanon Health Center (BLHC), where she oversaw five levels of ASAM addiction care, and as the Director of Program Design & Evaluation at the Institute for Community Living (ICL), both in New York City.
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![Jeanine Ierardi, CRPA]()
Jeanine Ierardi, CRPA
Intake Coordinator & Certified Recovery and Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Jeanine Ierardi, CRPA
Intake Coordinator & Certified Recovery and Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Jeanine Ierardi is an Intake Coordinator and CRPA at Wholeview. Her professional career began in 1996 after she attended St. John’s University for 2 years. She then worked at a software company as an Executive Assistant, where she was promoted various times over 10 years. She went on to further develop her administrative, technological, and organizational skills at a law firm and an accounting firm. In 2018 she decided to go back and complete her BA in Psychology with a Concentration in Psychological Development. She graduated in 2021 from the City University of NY – School of Professional Studies.
Jeanine knew she wanted to do more meaningful work and help people struggling with substance use disorders. She enrolled at Molloy University where she is currently taking classes to obtain her Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification. She simultaneously took classes towards her Peer Advocate certification and passed the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate exam in November 2023 and is on target to take the CASAC exam by the end of 2024. Recently she combined her administrative skills with her passion for addiction counseling and over the last few years has worked at various outpatient programs to gain more experience in the field of addiction. She is excited to help contribute to making positive changes in people’s lives and to provide support, education, and intervention to individuals who struggle with substance abuse disorders.
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![Jeane Rajacic-Poppe, PH.D.]()
Jeane Rajacic-Poppe, PH.D.
Psychologist
Jeane Rajacic-Poppe, PH.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Jeane Rajacic-Poppe is a licensed clinical health psychologist (NY & NJ) with over 20 years of experience providing psychological services, with a subspecialty in the treatment of substance use disorders. She has expertise in medication-assisted treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Dr. Rajacic-Poppe holds a Ph.D. degree from Yeshiva University, an MA degree from Columbia University, a mental health counseling license, and an NYS CASAC certification for Substance-Related Disorders. Her predoctoral internship in addictions was completed at Holy Name Medical Center and her postdoctoral fellowship was at an addiction-focused private practice. She maintains a faculty appointment at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University and is a clinical supervisor for doctoral-level psychologists in training. Before joining Wholeview, Dr. Poppe worked in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Division of Substance Abuse at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine as the Coordinator of Social Services for five years and as a counselor for 15 years. Before that, Dr. Poppe worked at the former Arthur Kill Correctional Facility where she provided psychological counseling to the incarcerated population. She served as a student intern in the department of Substance Abuse at Staten Island University Hospital early in her career. She has extensive experience working with EAPs, criminal and personal injury law firms, pre-trial intervention cases, DYFUS and ACS, and writes psychological reports. She maintains OASAS certification for Provider of Clinical Screening and Assessment Services for the Impaired Driving Offender.
Dr. Poppe’s professional affiliations include the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, New Jersey Psychological Association, American Society of Addiction Medicine, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, National Registry of Health Service Psychologists, American Mental Health Counseling Association and NAADAC, Association for Addiction Professionals.
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![Jared Morgenstern, DSW]()
Jared Morgenstern, DSW
Clinician
Jared Morgenstern, DSW
Clinician
Dr. Jared Morgenstern obtained his doctorate in social work at the University of Pennsylvania where his research focused on the examination of ambivalence in clinical relationships and its impact on patient outcomes. He received his MA in Social Work from The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and his BA in Psychology from SUNY Geneseo.
Dr. Morgenstern is an expert in the application of several therapeutic techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness techniques. He is also trained in trauma interventions including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Attachment-Focused EMDR. Before coming to Wholeview he provided treatment in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and inpatient levels of care. He is skilled at working with adolescents, young adults, and families to address issues related to substance use in both group and individual therapy.
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![Jane Macky, MHC-LP]()
Jane Macky, MHC-LP
Clinician
Jane Macky, MHC-LP
Clinician
Jane Macky completed her Mental Health Counseling degree at the City College of New York, where her focus was on Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and recovery. She also holds a BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Yale University. She is certified in Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and has dedicated the past five years to increasing access to CRAFT and working directly with family members impacted by addiction in both group and individual therapy. Jane has also conducted research proving the efficacy and outcomes of delivering CRAFT online and has recently begun training clinicians in CRAFT. Jane is the Founder and CEO of We The Village, a digital program she developed for professionals & families to treat addiction and improve family health outcomes.
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Pam Segura
Mental Health Extern
Pam Segura
Mental Health Extern
Pam Segura is a psychology graduate student at the New School for Social Research (NSSR) where she is pursuing a concentration in Substance Use and Mental Health Counseling. Her clinical and research interests are focused on racial trauma, suicidal behaviors, substance use disorders, and teacher wellness. She also has experience facilitating meditation and mindfulness interventions. Pam received a two-year research fellowship for addiction research through CUNY, Columbia University, and Rutgers University called the TRACC Fellowship. This fellowship provides training for early career researchers to develop their skills in addiction research.
Before joining NSSR, Pam taught as a community educator and NYC public school teacher for eight years where she was a member of New York Collective of Radical Educators (NYCoRE), a volunteer-run group of teachers, administrators, social workers, and professors who developed and implemented strategies to improve students’ and teachers’ experiences of public education in New York City. Pam is a native Spanish speaker and enjoys providing care in both English and Spanish.
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![James Benton, PH.D.]()
James Benton, PH.D.
Psychologist
James Benton, PH.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Benton is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), medication-assisted treatment, and chronic pain.
Dr. Benton received a doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the City University of New York and completed a postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a licensed psychologist and the Director of Psychology Training at the Brattleboro Retreat, a private psychiatric and substance use treatment hospital in New England. He established the behavioral medicine and outpatient psychological testing services at the Brattleboro Retreat. Dr. Benton was previously an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a Clinical Manager of substance abuse treatment at Montefiore. Prior to this, Dr. Benton was a management consultant and business executive, most recently as a Director of the Talent and Organization Strategy practice of Accenture, a global management consulting firm.
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![Jacquolyn Chicaguala, MHC-LP]()
Jacquolyn Chicaguala, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor
Jacquolyn Chicaguala, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor
Jacquolyn Chicaguala, MHC-LP is a Mental Health Counselor with experience providing treatment to those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings including, community treatment programs, school health programs, and rescue missions. Her approach is person-centered and incorporates evidence-based practices from multiple modalities to provide multicultural competent care. Jacquolyn graduated from Pace University with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and from CUNY Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology. She has been a member of PSI CHI Honor Society since 2020
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![Hima Reddy, PH.D.]()
Hima Reddy, PH.D.
Psychologist
Hima Reddy, PH.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Reddy is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with 10 years of experience in treatment and neuropsychological evaluation of a wide range of presentations. Practicing from a culturally sensitive and intersectional lens, she has extensive experience working with intergenerational transmission of trauma, sexual expression, gender identity, and neurodiversity.
She joined Wholeview with a specialization in rehabilitation and developmental neuropsychology. She has a deep understanding of origins and treatment of AD/HD and related sequelae, including anxiety, depression, mental and physical fatigue, relationship challenges, irritability, disorganization of mind, and challenges with healthy habit formation. Her neuropsychology background also informs her treatment approach for individuals who have experienced concussion, mild traumatic brain injury, and pain.
Dr. Reddy views therapy through an integrative and person-centered lens. She has expertise in trauma-informed psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), relational mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, motivational interviewing (MI), Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and sensate focus techniques to improve sexual intimacy and communication.
Dr. Reddy received her BA in Economics from the University of Rochester, her MA in Personality and Psychopathology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her PhD from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Reddy completed her doctoral training at NYU Medical Center.
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![Evin Lawson, LCSW]()
Evin Lawson, LCSW
Clinician
Evin Lawson, LCSW
Clinician
Evin Lawson is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from New York University Silver School of Social Work and has established a career in helping individuals and their families understand addiction through mindfulness and self-compassion. Evin has worked with individuals with addiction and co-occurring mental health diagnoses for the last 15 years. Understanding the mechanisms underlying substance use has led her to incorporate strategies to enhance resilience and encourage growth at various stages of recovery.
Through her eclectic approach, she addresses the individual’s relationship with the substance by implementing practices including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Evin believes that change happens when people draw on their own experiences and cultivate their strengths to learn how to become comfortable with themselves.
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![Dr. Felipe Castillo, MD]()
Dr. Felipe Castillo, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Felipe Castillo, MD
Medical Director
Felipe Castillo, MD, is the Medical Director of Wholeview and is an expert in the treatment of substance use disorders. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Cornell University in 2008. After graduating, he worked as a research coordinator at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute. Prior to starting medical school at Tulane University, he received a Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award at the NIH. After graduating medical school, he completed his adult psychiatry residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. He then completed an NIH T32 and ACGME Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute with the Division on Substance Use Disorders, pursuing both his research and clinical interests in addiction.
He has researched topics ranging from attitudes toward Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUDs) by clinicians to the role that comorbid drug use plays among patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) initiating treatment.
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![Dioanne “JoJo” Adsuara, NP, PMHNP-BC]()
Dioanne “JoJo” Adsuara, NP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
Dioanne “JoJo” Adsuara, NP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
Dioanne Adsuara is an accomplished Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health. Her professional journey includes significant roles at prestigious institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Campus, where she honed her skills in critical care, dermatology-oncology, and addiction psychiatry. Dioanne’s dedication to patient care is highlighted by numerous awards, including the Oncology Nursing Society’s Pearl Moore “Make a Difference” Team Award and the Daisy Award in 2019 and 2020.
Dioanne is a proactive leader and mentor, participating in various professional development and mentorship programs. Her leadership extends to emergency response and educational roles, reflecting her versatility and commitment to advancing healthcare standards. Dioanne’s ability to navigate complex healthcare environments, coupled with her advocacy for patient rights and collaborative approach, makes her an asset to any healthcare team. She aims to continue providing optimal patient care while fostering a supportive and educational environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.
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Craig Zwerling
VP of Finance
Craig Zwerling
VP of Finance
Craig Zwerling VP of Finance has over 15 years of experience in Corporate & Strategic Finance, FP&A, Operational Analysis, and Accounting. He began his career at Citigroup’s healthcare investment banking group, where he honed his skills in valuation analyses and financial modeling. Craig transitioned to early-stage companies, significantly contributing to their growth. At ProCure Treatment Centers, he played a pivotal role in capital raising, financial modeling, operational analysis, and revenue cycle management.
Most recently, Craig served as Vice President of Finance and Human Resources at iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. a leading company in the cannabis industry. As the first employee hired by the co-founders, he was instrumental in building the company’s financial infrastructure, managing treasury and banking relationships, and facilitating a reverse merger that led to a public listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange. He also oversaw the creation and implementation of financial and operational KPIs, managed companywide insurance policies, and drove significant cost-saving initiatives. Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Babson College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Undergraduate Finance Award. His comprehensive expertise and strategic vision have consistently driven financial success and operational efficiency in the organizations he has been part of.
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![Carly Moskowitz, LMHC, CASAC]()
Carly Moskowitz, LMHC, CASAC
Program Director of Wholeview Direct
Carly Moskowitz, LMHC, CASAC
Program Director of Wholeview Direct
Carly Moskowitz is a New York State-licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). She is currently a doctoral student in the Mental Health Counseling program at Pace University. Carly graduated from Long Island University with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies from Iona College.
Carly has experience providing treatment for adults and families at outpatient chemical dependence and mental health programs. She has training in supporting recovery with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Carly practices therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness techniques. Carly is also trained in trauma interventions including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Before working at Wholeview, Carly was a Clinical Program Director for an OASAS Outpatient program. She has experience supervising staff and managing the day-to-day operations of the program. Carly has previously taught classes for a 350-hour CASAC program.
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![Cameron Gittens, NP-C]()
Cameron Gittens, NP-C
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Cameron Gittens, NP-C
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Cameron Gittens is a highly experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of dedicated service in nursing. Specializing in addiction medicine, Cameron has devoted his career to improving the lives of individuals struggling with problematic alcohol and drug use. Alongside his professional endeavors, Cameron is a proud single father who successfully raised his now thirty-year-old son with love, devotion, and unwavering support.
Beyond his role as a healthcare professional and father, Cameron is passionate about health and fitness, as well as embracing the great outdoors. He finds solace and joy in various outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and exploring nature. Cameron’s commitment to personal fitness and his love for nature not only contribute to his well-being but also inspire others to lead active and balanced lifestyles.
With a compassionate approach to patient care, Cameron blends his extensive clinical expertise with his personal experiences as a single father and outdoor enthusiast to connect with individuals on a deeper level. His dedication to helping others overcome addiction and achieve holistic well-being reflects his commitment to making a positive impact in both his professional and personal life.
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Braden Josephson, PH.D., BCBA-D
Psychologist
Braden Josephson, PH.D., BCBA-D
Psychologist
Dr. Braden Josephson is a New York State-licensed clinical and school psychologist and doctoral-level behavior analyst (BCBA-D) with over 25 years of experience. He has expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and providing assessment, parent training, case supervision and therapy for individuals with both addiction and autism and their families.
Dr. Braden Josephson is a New York State-licensed clinical and school psychologist and doctoral-level behavior analyst (BCBA-D) with over 25 years of experience. He has expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and providing assessment, parent training, case supervision and therapy for individuals with both addiction and autism and their families.
He received his BA from Skidmore University, his master’s degree from Connecticut College, his Ph.D. from Hofstra University, and his BCBA from Penn State. Dr. Josephson trained at Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital in Saratoga and has worked with veterans diagnosed with PTSD at the Providence VA Medical Center at Brown University. Before coming to Wholeview, Dr. Josephson oversaw agencies that provided psychological and behavioral services to individuals with autism and their families where he provided support to couples with special needs children. He is passionate about helping couples form strong, supportive, and securely attached bonds as they seek to strengthen their relationships through improved understanding and communication.
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Ashley Hall-simmonds, PH.D.
Psychologist
Ashley Hall-simmonds, PH.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Hall-Simmonds is a licensed psychologist with a degree in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ. Her research interests focus on the area of positive psychology specifically focusing on the relationship between character strengths and clinical presentation among individuals with depression. She is trained in a range of evidence-based treatments that focus on the amelioration of short-term and long-term effects of chronic substance use. She has dedicated most of her career to the provision of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic therapies. She completed her predoctoral internship at Mount Sinai Health Systems, where she worked at the Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders, Addiction Institute, and the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit.
Dr. Hall-Simmonds completed an additional year at Mount Sinai West Addiction Institute through a postdoctoral program, at which she provided intensive outpatient group psychotherapy, individual psychotherapy, cognitive and psychological assessment, and presented lectures related to substance use and early recovery. During her time there, she worked closely with adults from a range of special populations such as LGBTQA+, POC, and emerging adulthood.
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Arnice Izquierdo, MA, CASAC-T
Clinician
Arnice Izquierdo, MA, CASAC-T
Clinician
Arnice Izquierdo is a substance abuse counselor, who obtained both her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree in psychology from Adelphi University. She also has a CASAC-T and is currently a student at New York University in the Mental Health Counseling & Wellness program. She has experience working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorders and with those who are in recovery. She has a particular expertise in supporting people seeking sobriety with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). She utilizes a combination of Motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques in her clinical practice. Arnice believes in a person-centered approach to assist clients in reaching their goals.
Before joining Wholeview, Arnice worked as a substance use counselor in an OASAS-licensed Opioid Treatment Program and with people on the autism spectrum doing Applied Behavioral Analysis. She has extensive experience working with patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder including those treated with methadone, Suboxone/buprenorphine, and Vivitrol /naltrexone. Finally, Arnice has experience working with individuals who have received a DUI and are in need of assessment and treatment. Arnice is bilingual and enjoys working with patients in both English and Spanish.
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Ariana Vidaña, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Ariana Vidaña, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Ariana Vidaña is a postdoctoral fellow with a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Toledo and a BS in Education and Social Policy with a concentration in Human Development and Psychological Services from Northwestern University. Her research explores the association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) through emotion dysregulation and emotion-focused treatments for co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders. She completed her predoctoral internship at VA Boston Healthcare System, providing evidence-based treatment for veterans with substance use disorders in residential and outpatient treatment settings, couple therapy for substance use disorders, and treating posttraumatic stress disorder.
She takes an anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach to her clinical work, pulling from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She strives to create a nonjudgmental, warm, and trusting atmosphere to develop a therapeutic relationship through the provision of support while encouraging growth.
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Amy Trachter, PSY.D., PH.D.
Psychologist
Amy Trachter, PSY.D., PH.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Amy Trachter, Psy.D., Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with both adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of psychological disorders including substance use issues, relationship, and marital problems, learning disabilities, and eating and weight difficulties.
Dr. Trachter spent the early part of her career in academics at the Miller School of Medicine University of Miami, working with people with comorbid medical, substance use disorders, and trauma, and has published multiple professional works on these topics. Throughout her career, she has had a dual focus on physical and mental health treating patients with many acute and chronic medical disorders including Crohn’s Disease, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, cancer, cardiac and liver disease including those on the waiting list for transplantation and people living with HIV/AIDS. She also has extensive expertise in treating dementia, traumatic brain injury, CVA/Stroke, and other cognitive difficulties. She also treats patients struggling with trauma through Prolonged Exposure (PE).
Dr. Trachter was a special education teacher before becoming a psychologist. She cares deeply about the needs of those she treats. She has a particular interest in working with families to improve interpersonal relationships and communication skills. She has conducted numerous psychoeducational evaluations for both children and adolescents, working closely with both schools and parents, and is a strong advocate for those with special needs.
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Alma Erickson
Mental Health Extern
Alma Erickson
Mental Health Extern
Alma Erickson received a BS from UCLA where she studied psychobiology and she is currently working on her master’s degree in psychology at the New School for Social Research (NSSR), with a concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling. She has been involved with the Center for Attachment Research at the New School for two years, which among other things, focuses on the role of Mentalization and Reflective Functioning in mental health treatment. She is working on developing her own therapeutic focus based in evidence-based approaches.
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Ally Grant, MSW
Therapist
Ally Grant, MSW
Therapist
Ally Grant graduated University Magna Cum Laude from American University with a BA in Public Health and received her MSW from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work where she focused her clinical practice and studies on the evaluation and treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders. She uses an integrative approach, incorporating a variety of evidence-based modalities including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, and psychoeducation. She aims to provide a supportive and judgment-free space that encourages individuals to reflect and forge change they wish to see in their lives. She has experience providing treatment in settings that offer EAP services, outpatient mental health care, and substance use disorder treatment including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Prior to Wholeview, Ally worked for a healthcare consulting firm where she partnered with healthcare providers, private insurance organizations, and State Medicaid Agencies to research, assess, and design custom program opportunities that addressed the needs of specific populations.
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Alexis Monroe, MA, CASAC-T
Clinician
Alexis Monroe, MA, CASAC-T
Clinician
Alexis Monroe earned both her MA in General Psychology with a focus on Substance Abuse Counseling and her CASAC-T from Adelphi University. Before that, she completed a BA in Psychology at Stony Brook University with a minor in Sociology. Alexis is continuing her studies in the Forensic Mental Health Counseling program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Over the last 3 years, she has provided treatment to individuals with co-occurring mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders in outpatient settings, and she has a particular interest in the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorders. She also has experience assisting individuals in acute psychiatric inpatient facilities, who suffer from severe and persistent mental health diagnoses. Alexis utilizes a person-centered, integrative approach by incorporating psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic theory into therapy. She is passionate about providing accessible and effective treatment options to underserved and minority populations. She spends her free time in advocacy for the underserved. She has worked with many community-based organizations to lend her support including Pittsburgh Center for Victims, Habitat for Humanity, Project Bundle-Up, Auberlee’s Home for Boys, and Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.
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Alexa Shelden, LMSW
Social Worker
Alexa Shelden, LMSW
Social Worker
Alexa Shelden is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 10 years of experience in the field. She graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and shortly after received her master’s degree in social work from Fordham University with a focus on substance use treatment and counseling. By developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each patient, Alexa supports individuals to create healthier relationships with themselves and their environment. With a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, and Mindfulness, Alexa helps patients to better understand their symptoms to foster empowerment and utilize the coping skills necessary for healing. Using a strengths-based and solution-focused perspective, Alexa allows patients to explore their mental health in a compassionate and welcoming environment that allows for complete freedom to work on challenges and establish goals.
Before joining Wholeview, Alexa worked for a digital healthcare company where she helped build and create a program that offered Behavioral Health Coaching to individuals all over the country. Alongside a small team of Health Coaches, Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists, Alexa helped design best practices in Behavioral Health Coaching for individuals struggling with a variety of issues, from anxiety and continuous stress to the emotional implications related to chronic disease. Before this experience, Alexa worked in outpatient addiction treatment centers providing both individual and group therapy to clients with an array of mental health diagnoses and backgrounds.
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Adriana “Adri” Allman, LMSW
Social Worker
Adriana “Adri” Allman, LMSW
Social Worker
Adriana “Adri” Allman received her master’s in social work (LMSW) from Columbia University and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. With 16 years of experience in the arts, she has developed a keen interest in working with creative professionals to address their specific concerns including identity, creative blocks and flow, performance anxiety, career transition, and life purpose. She has focused her career on the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma and seeks to offer interventions that honor the intersectionality of historically oppressed identities including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Adri is experienced in providing individual psychotherapy and facilitating group therapy to clients in outpatient settings targeting substance use and other mental health issues.
In her clinical practice, she uses a combination of harm reduction, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and other evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She has worked as a Certified Support Specialist with NAMI. In addition, she has conducted research through an NIH grant looking at the feasibility and acceptability of overdose prevention strategies aimed at reducing overdose deaths in NYS. Along with mindfulness-based practices, she enjoys teaching and practicing yoga.
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