Victoria Cruz
I am a Licensed Social Worker with experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions and supporting clients in crisis. I believe that moments of crisis can offer opportunities for safety, growth, and resilience. For four years, I worked as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line, where I respected each person’s unique experience […]
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 […]
Jenny Desantis
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to empowering individuals and couples to navigate life’s challenges and reach their full potential. I earned my master’s degree in social work from the College of Staten Island, building on a bachelor’s degree in psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I specialize in working with […]
Rayna Friedman
I began work as a student psychotherapist from February to August of 2023, focusing on young adults and adolescents with histories of trauma through dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I have since worked as a student psychotherapist for Rivia Mind, treating young adults and older adults with mental health conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder […]
Nikita Shah
I am a psychiatrist specializing in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and personality disorders. I’ve worked in a variety of psychiatric healthcare settings, including inpatient, emergency and consultation psychiatry. I am also trained in forensic psychiatry, giving me experience with issues at the intersection of […]
Raymond Raad
I am the co-founder and CEO of Rivia Mind where I am a clinical supervisor, group manager, and educator for all clinicians in the practice, helping ensure excellent care and quality customer service. I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. I then pursued a medical education at Columbia University, […]
Rachela Elias
I am a psychiatrist with specialties in eating disorders, anxiety and depression. After completing my training, I worked at Newton-Wellsley Psychiatry, an outpatient mental health group practice in Boston. I helped my patients understand the roots of their conditions and learn how to make changes that they felt positive about, often with the help of […]
Kelly Albright
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience in both school-based and clinical settings. Previously, I worked at a school-based mental health clinic, where I supported children and families from kindergarten through 12th grade. I have experience working with adults and young adults managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety. My approach […]
Danica McCann
I am a therapist with experience treating patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety and panic disorder. I utilize collaborative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure response prevention (ERP) to help my patients explore and identify key areas they want to understand more and eventually change. I am passionate about supporting others in accessing their […]
Dana Wang
I am the co-founder of Rivia Mind, a comprehensive outpatient mental health service group on a mission to set a new standard for quality of care and make it accessible and affordable to the community. I graduated on the Dean’s Honors List from the University of California, Berkeley. I pursued a medical degree at Ben […]
