Our office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Keisha Stephens

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I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience treating patients with a number of co-occurring disorders, as well as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Before coming to Rivia Mind, I worked at a non-profit social service agency that provided recovery and mental health treatment. I specialize in utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and […]

Romi Lyallpuri

Romi Lyallpuri

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience in outpatient, community, and inpatient settings. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked as a registered nurse at New York State Psychiatry Institute, providing acute care and support to individuals during some of their most challenging moments. I have experience working with a range of mental health […]

Michelle Cohen

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I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a master’s degree in nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Columbia University in New York. I have experience treating a broad range of mental health conditions, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and perinatal mood disorders. I enjoy working with a […]

Katherine Welter

I have a Master of Science in Nursing and eight years of experience as a nurse in New York City. During that time, I worked with expectant mothers in labor and delivery and pain management and received specialized training in bereavement care. In 2024, after receiving my master’s degree, I interned with Rivia Mind. I […]

Arlana Egan

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a master’s degree in nursing and experience working as a psychiatric RN for over eight years. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as working with neurodivergent individuals and both adults and young adults. I began psychiatric nursing in […]

Ariel Brown

Ariel Brown

I am a psychiatrist with experience treating patients with substance use disorders. I have worked with Mount Sinai Hospital’s inpatient, outpatient and partial hospital programs. I have also worked at the Bronx VA Hospital and the Mount Sinai West Addiction Institute. I provided outpatient telehealth services with the Fifth Avenue Counseling Center. I have treated […]

Nina Mohsini

I am a registered nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I have been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since July 2023 and as a registered nurse since 2014. I have experience working in an assisted living facility, with clients […]

James Mueser

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Psychiatry from Columbia University. I have didactic and clinical experience providing comprehensive, evidence-based mental healthcare to patients across the lifespan.  While earning my Doctorate, I took a clinical internship at Greymatters Medical Practice, treating adults with a wide range of psychiatric concerns […]

James “Jim” Riter

I am a therapist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric units. I worked at the New York State Office of Mental Health, treating patients with chronic psychiatric conditions, and created a trauma response program. I managed several outpatient clinics and a 50-bed psychiatric inpatient unit, as well as developing a program for the […]

Irene Gan

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I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I began my career as a nurse practitioner in family practice (FNP). I have previously worked at Psych Pointe in Florida, providing personal and friendly services in a fun, caring environment for children and adults of all ages. I also served […]