

Mental health support is accessible in Stony Brook through Headway's 7,532 providers who accept Cigna coverage. Whether you're exploring talk therapy or medication management, flexible scheduling and copays near $30 make care affordable. Many providers offer availability within two weeks.
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care that prioritizes your safety and long-term wellness. I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms, and I strive to create a supportive, respectful environment where you feel heard and valued. My goal is to partner with you in a way that fosters trust, empowerment, and meaningful progress.
Brian has supported clients struggling with ADHD, trauma-based disorders, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, finances, stress management, depression, and anxiety-based disorders. He completed his undergraduate nursing degree at University at Buffalo and obtained his masters at the D'Youville College. He is currently working on his doctorate at University at Buffalo. His clinical experience has included work in inpatient hospitalization, outpatient treatment, and rehabilitation and detox.
I am a lover of learning new things. I have BS in health administration and a MS in marriage and family therapy. I believe in second chances, taking assitance when you need and thinking in a strength based way is important. I am also, a mother, wife and avid crafter in my spear time. I come from an enormous carribbean family. Lastly, I am a dog lover and love socializing with people who have similar interest as me.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Army Veteran with extensive experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, and major life transitions.
I have experience working with both civilian and Veteran populations and understand the unique pressures that can come with demanding careers, family responsibilities, military service, and periods of personal change. My focus is on helping clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical strategies that support long-term growth and well-being.
I believe connection is key to our well-being and I use a relational approach to uncover patterns in my clients' relationships with themselves and others. I specialize in providing healing treatment for trauma or just big life adjustments.
Starting therapy requires courage and strength even when we are in pain or dissatisfied with the way things are. It is difficult to open up to a stranger, to change the familiar ways of dealing with life and people. That is why I believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment, where we will look at recurrent patterns in your life (for example why do you choose "the same type" of partners or feel so lonely or anxious, why do you often have the "same conflicts" with your bosses or friends) and gain insight into unconscious motivations of your behavior.
I specialize in behavioral excess (misuse of substances, sex and food) and mood disorders (anxiety, depression). Because of my belief in personal freedom I try to provide accepting and safe environment where we can talk about you and your life openly.
I am bilingual (Russian/English)and have extensive training in psycholinguistics.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.