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Meet Our Team
Silvia Torres, LMHC, NCC
Founding Clinician
Ms. Torres is a licensed mental health counselor and nationally board-certified counselor by NBCC. She graduated with a MS Ed in Mental Health Counseling with honors from Hunter College. Ms. Torres has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression and struggling with life transitions. Ms. Torres also focuses on working individuals who are interested in exploring the cultural impact of their identity and how this relates to their place in the world.
Languages: English and Spanish
Population served: 14 and up
Providing services in New York, New Jersey, and Florida (in-person in Garden City, NY or telehealth)
Payment Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Empire BCBS, Northwell Direct, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, UHC Student Resource, some UMR plans, and self-pay
Margaret Riback, MHC-LP, CRC
Associate Clinician
Ms. Riback is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. She graduated from Hofstra University with a M.S. Ed in Mental Health Counseling. Ms. Riback is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She has experience working with children, families, and adults experiencing varying difficulties. Ms. Riback focuses on assisting those experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and work stress.
Languages: English
Population served: 10 and up
Providing services in New York (in-person in Garden City, NY or telehealth)
Payment Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Empire BCBS, Northwell Direct, and self-pay
Patrice Hutson, MHC-LP
Associate Clinician
Ms. Hutson is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. She graduated with a MS Ed in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College. Ms. Hutson has several years working within NYC providing supportive services to the community. She focuses on working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, adjusting to life transitions and those struggling with the challenges of living with a chronic illness.
Languages: English
Population Served: Adults 19 and older
Providing Services in New York (telehealth only)
Payments Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Empire BCBS, Northwell Direct, and self-pay
Richard Zekaria, MHC-LP
Associate Clinician
Mr. Zekaria is a provisionally licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. He graduated with a MA in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Mr. Zekaria has experience working in various setting which has allowed him to develop an eclectic approach to best meet the needs of his clients. He focuses on working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns and wanting to improve their self-esteem.
Languages: English
Population Served: 16 and up
Providing Services in New York (telehealth only)
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Empire BCBS, Northwell Direct, and self-pay
Sandy Torres
Office Administrator
Ms. Torres is the office administrator. She is in charge of administrative duties as well as managing the insurance and billing aspects of the practice. Ms. Torres is able to assist you with rescheduling appointments, addressing billing issues, assistance with invoices and "super bills", and other administrative needs.
Ms. Torres has experience in a variety of fields. She enjoys reading and is a dedicated mother and military spouse.