Our Doctors
Experienced doctors are fully involved in every aspect of programming at The Retreat. Each resident works individually with a doctor who is an expert psychotherapist, and who leads his or her individual treatment team as the primary mental health care provider. The resident meets for individual psychotherapy three hours a week with his or her doctor, in addition to other sessions with experts in multiple areas of therapy.
In addition, doctors are integrated into the group therapy programs at The Retreat, co-leading a variety of the groups from psychodynamics to psychoeducation. Our doctors are not simply consultants; they are a core part of the treatment team, lending their high level of expertise and experience to all levels of the resident’s treatment.
A Comprehensive Care Team
During your stay at The Retreat, you’ll have access to a full spectrum of experts, including:
- Psychiatrists
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Psychologists
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Psychoanalysts
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Therapists
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Social workers
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Nurses
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Other mental health providers
Our team has experience treating residents who face more than one mental illness. We have 8 doctors and more than 60 supporting staff members to serve 22 residents, ensuring that each person receives the support they need.
A Full Spectrum of Care Options
Residents at The Retreat have access to a wide range of traditional and alternative therapies, including psychoanalysis, addiction treatment, Eastern medicine approaches, and activity therapy such as rock climbing and yoga.
Our Doctors
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Michael Young, MD
Medical Director, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Adult Psychiatry, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders -
Christoffel LeRoux, MD
Service Chief, Retreat Homes and Outpatient ServicesSpecialties:Addiction Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry -
Scott Aaronson, MD
Chief Science Officer, Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics; Psychiatrist, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Adult Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, Depression, Medication Management, Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Treatment-resistant Depression -
Safiah Amara, MD
Psychiatrist, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Usha Bachani, MD
Psychiatrist, The LifeLaunch -
Benjamin Ehrenreich, MD
Psychiatrist, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Addiction Medicine, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy -
Irena Fedorovsky, PsyD
Psychologist, The RetreatSpecialties:Adult Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations -
David Hernandez, MD
Psychiatrist, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mood Disorders, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychotic Disorders -
Daniel Kakuska, MD
Psychiatrist, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Adult Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy -
Christine Liszewski, MD
Psychiatrist, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt; Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatry ProgramSpecialties:Adult Psychiatry, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sports Psychiatry -
Maria Mouratidis, PsyD
Psychologist, The Retreat; Personality Disorder Track Lead, The Retreat; Clinical Director, Comprehensive Outpatient Psychiatric Evaluation ServiceSpecialties:Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury -
Miles S. Quaytman, MD
Psychiatrist, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Psychotic Disorders
Program Management
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Beth Gylan, MSN, RN-BC
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Lane Hicks
Program Manager, Ruxton House and Magnolia House -
Nils Lalanne
Assistant Manager, Group Homes
Clinicians & Therapists
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Alex Ashton, LCSW-C
Social Worker, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Denise M. Connelly, LCSW-C, MAC, CAC-AD, ACRPS
Social Worker, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Substance Use Disorder -
Joan D'Adamo, LCSW-C
Social Worker, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders -
Leanora Eubanks
Yoga Teacher, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Melissa Flanders, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Erich Kauffman, LCPC
Addictions Counselor, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Trina Lion, MS, LAc
Eastern Meditation & Movement Specialist, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Teresa Marvel, CTRS/PT
Coordinator of Health and Wellness, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Kathy Roberts, LMSW
Social Worker, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Holly Slapinski, ACSW, LCSW-C
Family Therapist, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Patrick Trentalange, LCSW-C
Family Therapist, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Terry Wilpers, ATR-BC
Art Therapist, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt
Nurses
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Dina Armeni, RN
Nurse, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Nancy Bowling, RN
Nurse, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Kathleen Burke, RN
Nurse, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Talila Cook, RN
Nurse, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Teresa Ford, RN
Nurse, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Aanuoluwapo Haruna, RN
Nurse, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Alex Lohrmann, RN
Nurse, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Kate Papathanassiou, RN
Nurse, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Bruce Pelto
Lead Mental Health Worker, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt
Administration
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Susan Maxwell
Financial Administrative Assistant, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt -
Nicole Mento
Admissions Coordinator, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt