Team

I'm Dr. Bliss Beata Lewis, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who understands healing from both sides of the journey. Having faced my own mental health challenges, I discovered that true wellness requires more than just managing symptoms—it needs a comprehensive approach that addresses both biological and emotional roots.

My Background:

• Board-certified in Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Integrative Medicine
• Harvard Medical School graduate with training at Columbia University and NYU Child Study Center
• Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU, teaching Complementary and Alternative Mental Health
• Chair of the New York County Psychiatric Society Integrative Psychiatry Committee and Co-Chair of the national APA Integrative Psychiatry Caucus

My Approach:

• Integration of traditional psychiatry with evidence-based alternative therapies
• Specialization in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma treatment
• Innovative treatments including Ketamine Assisted Therapy
• Mind-body approaches combined with lifestyle and dietary modifications
• Author of three specialized ADHD workbooks offering practical management strategies

Together, we will create: 

• A personalized plan addressing both symptoms and root causes
• Clear understanding of what drives your symptoms
• Practical tools for immediate relief and long-term healing
• Comprehensive support from a team that sees you as a whole person

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma, you don't have to navigate this journey alone. We'll work together to find your path to lasting wellness—just as thousands of others have done before you.

I co-authored three comprehensive workbooks on ADHD, published between 2022 and 2023, each tailored to specific groups:

• Mindfulness Workbook for ADHD - This workbook integrates mindfulness techniques specifically designed to help individuals with ADHD manage their symptoms and improve their focus and emotional regulation.
• Managing ADHD Workbook for Women - Tailored for women, this workbook addresses the unique challenges they face with ADHD. It offers practical strategies and support for managing symptoms and balancing personal and professional life.
• The ADHD Workbook for Teens - This workbook is designed for teenagers with ADHD, providing them with tools and exercises to understand and manage their symptoms effectively. It includes age-appropriate strategies to support academic performance and personal development.

All three books are available for purchase on Amazon, offering valuable resources for anyone looking to understand and manage ADHD better.

Dr. Marianne Chai is a triple board-certified integrative psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical experience, specializing in personalized, evidence-based care for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents aged 8 and up. She holds board certifications in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), providing expert treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and social phobias.

Dr. Chai completed her medical training at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine before pursuing her psychiatric residency at New York University (NYU). She further specialized with fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU’s Child Study Center and Addiction Psychiatry at NYU’s Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Since 2007, she has been in clinical practice, and her career includes roles as Medical Director of the New York Center for Living (2012-2019) and as a Clinical Instructor at NYU, where she has been teaching since 2012.

Her approach is patient-centered, collaborative, and compassionate. She offers treatment tailored to the unique needs of each individual, including children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, or attention issues. In addition to her expertise in general psychiatry, Dr. Chai has a strong background in addiction medicine, providing specialized care including comprehensive evaluations, recovery support, and family-focused interventions. Her commitment to inclusive care ensures that patients from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals, feel supported and understood.

Dr. Chai’s treatment philosophy integrates traditional psychiatric methods with complementary approaches, drawing on her expertise in areas like Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Her scope of practice encompasses holistic care for co-occurring psychiatric conditions and supporting long-term mental wellness.

I am a pediatrician who learned how to be a better doctor for kids and families by way of experiencing parenthood. What started as a desire to better care for the mental health needs of my patients became my passion so I came to Brooklyn after two decades of caring for youth as a general pediatrician in a rural Pennsylvania community to specifically focus on supporting youth facing mental health challenges. Over the years, I have pursued additional training to learn the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, and evidence based management of common pediatric mental health concerns. This background along with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) now allows me to share a breadth of perspective and options for addressing concerns. Above all, my priority is to support each individual’s well being. It is my privilege to be trusted as a member of a child, teen, or young adult’s team of care, and my interest is to achieve the goals meaningful to each individual while supporting self confidence, skills, and empowerment for navigating what life brings.

My assessment includes consideration of age/developmental level, needs of both mind and body, and the influence of schedule, lifestyle, and activities on well being. I prioritize coping skills and healthy habits to address concerns and include counseling and/or medications when indicated. I additionally enjoy working as a team with therapists to provide psychopharmacology management for ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

About my own identity and family: I’m cis, white, Jewish, and use she/her pronouns. I’m married to a Chinese American cis man. We are the parents of two young adults: the oldest is cisgender female (she/her), a dancer, coder,  and in graduate school for digital art/design.  The youngest(he/him) is trans, genderqueer, Deaf and a visual / media artist and actor. My biggest prize in life is being the Mom of these two who are also my favorite people :). My additional honor is to serve youth and families seeking care at MindBody7. My goal is to provide support that is meaningful and makes a positive difference for you. My intention is to provide care that is consistently respectful, without judgement, and welcoming.

My training/experience includes the following: University of Pennsylvania, summa cum laude, BA in Biology (undergraduate), Teacher at The Dalton School, Harvard Medical School, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (pediatric residency), General pediatrician in Carlisle, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, Board Certified Pediatrician, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics licensed in Pa and NY , Course Master, Faculty and Steering Committee Member of The REACH Institute for Trainings: Patient Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care, And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Pediatric Primary Care.

Areas of care for ages 4 to 23 years old available in person or virtually: ADHD, Anxiety related concerns, Depression, Behavioral concerns, Gender diverse youth and parents seeking gender affirming support with or without any of above concerns.

Approach may include methods of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy including DBT Skills, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, psychopharmacology, lifestyle adjustments,  and parenting considerations. Ways to augment well being are emphasized including recommended sleep duration, exercise, and social life, work, play balance. Other Integrative care including use of supplements and vitamins available along with testing recommendations.

Hypnotherapy sessions( typically 2-3 visits) to learn self hypnosis are offered for school age youth, teens, or young adults motivated to address areas of concern such as sleep issues, wanting to stay dry through night of sleep (bedwetting), tics, habits, phobias, fears, pain, and procedure tolerance. Recording of personalized audio session included.

Dr. Elena Man, MD is an expert in Hypnosis for children and is currently accepting new patients. You can read more about Hypnosis HERE.

You can also watch Dr. Elena Man explain more about Hypnosis in the video below:

Pandemic Pediatric Tips For Mental Health

Article in Contemporary Pediatrics by Dr. Elena Man, MD

Maria (she/her) is a limited permit mental health counselor with her MA in Mental health Counseling at Hunter University, a BA in psychology from Bowdoin College, and an MA in Special Education from Lesley University. She has been in education primarily in middle and high schools for 30 years and has spent 12 years working directly with and for adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties.

I see life’s problems in a developmental and holistic manner and as an opportunity for growth and transformative learning. The therapeutic alliance is a powerful tool for insights and discovering perspectives as well as cultivating day to day practices to lead the fullest life possible. I have been privileged to work with young people and families from very diverse backgrounds, and have always incorporated cultural and historical perspectives into my work. I have developed many writing curriculums for social emotional learning and wrote my master's thesis on student writing and emotional development. I have encouraged words and stories and reflection from the most quiet and resistant students and now have a strong interest in narrative therapy. My therapeutic style also draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential therapy, gestalt therapy, and somatic and psychodynamic approaches always within the context of an empathetic, humanistic, client centered therapeutic relationship.

Anne is a certified ADHD professional, a certified DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) practitioner, has psychoanalytic/psychodynamic training and special training in gender spectrum concerns and spiritual direction. Anne works with adults 21+. She has a special interest in college and graduate school students experiencing impediments to their academic success and can partner with them to implement strategies to assist in achieving their goals.

Her approach is holistic, eclectic, and tailored to the individual. She attends closely to the mind/body/spirit connection to optimize individual and family well-being. Included in Anne’s treatment approach are: nutrition and nutrition supplements, lifestyle adjustments, relaxation training, meditation and mindfulness, positive psychology and psychotherapy.

I practice therapy with warmth, empathy, creativity, and compassion and use trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches in my work. I believe every person has the capacity for growth and healing and try to incorporate art, storytelling, and mindfulness techniques into my practice.

I work from an anti-oppressive, social justice lens, and aim to collaboratively create a trusting, safe and supportive therapeutic relationship and partnership through our work together.

I have experience in trauma-informed therapy as well as supporting adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, seeking guidance in managing relationships and identifying how life experiences form current belief systems and patterns of thinking. I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma and gender-based violence.

I graduated from Columbia University’s School of Social Work in 2016 with my MSW. I then joined the New York City Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and directed an innovative program to support survivors of intimate partner violence throughout the city.

Also in my social work practice, I have supported unaccompanied migrant youth in New York City on an interdisciplinary team of social workers and immigration lawyers and worked abroad throughout Latin America. I was a psychotherapist for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, where I used CBT to navigate individuals’ experiences of anxiety and depression. Most recently, I’ve worked in Student Support Services with master’s level social work students, where my colleagues and I collectively foster a supportive environment that incorporates equity, inclusion and belonging.

I am currently a doctoral candidate in social work at the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research at Bryn Mawr College. My research focuses on how social workers can better support unaccompanied immigrant youth in the United States.

Specialties:

Anxiety, Trauma, Domestic Violence, CBT, Mindfulness

Alura is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults via telehealth and in person. With a background in educational and community-based settings, Alura has extensive experience assisting individuals and families.

Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered, tailored to meet each client's unique needs. She draws from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In addition, Alura utilizes mindfulness and healthy lifestyle changes to promote holistic well-being.

Alura's expertise extends to working with children, adolescents and young adults dealing with stress, anxiety, difficulties with social skills and school related issues. She offers a supportive and inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ youth navigating life transitions to foster resilience and growth. Alura is passionate about empowering each client to regulate emotions, enhance communication skills and navigate daily challenges with confidence and self-awareness.

In her spare time, Alura enjoys hiking in upstate NY, learning to dance salsa and reading in the park.

Specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, bipolar, family conflicts, social anxiety and school-related issues.

Hi! My name is Shoshana and I am an Integrative Wellness Coach at Mind Body Seven.

Building upon a lifelong passion for holistic health and wellness, I am committed to taking a whole-person, client-centered, and strengths- based approach to helping clients improve their holistic well-being, experience overall health and thriving, and successfully enjoy a connected, authentic, and purpose-driven life. As a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I partner with clients to help them move toward goals related to health and well-being. In my role as a wellness coach, I do not diagnose mental health issues, create treatment plans or prescribe interventions to treat or heal mental health challenges. Rather, I provide support, empathy, and accountability as clients navigate their well life vision and formulate aligned goals and actions. These plans often include acting on the advice and recommendations from their clinicians. As a wellness coach, I am passionate about helping clients make sustainable lifestyle changes (i.e. movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, etc.) for enhanced well-being, including mental and emotional well-being. I also draw upon my training as a certified yoga teacher to help clients minimize stress and feel more connected and comfortable in body, mind, and spirit.

I love being a lifelong learner. I am currently a Doctoral Candidate in Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University with a specialization in Integrative Mental Health. My current PhD dissertation research focuses on how National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches address their clients’ mental well-being while navigating the coaching scope of practice.

I earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have a Master’s in Social Work from New York University and a Master’s in Psychology from the Spirituality Mind-Body Institute at Columbia University Teachers College. I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher, trained at the Laughing Lotus College of Yoga. After becoming a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I earned my credential as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach in 2021. I have received additional coach training through Saybrook University, Wellcoaches, and Real Balance Global Wellness. While I am not currently a psychotherapist and do not serve in a clinical capacity, my approach as a wellness coach is informed by my previous experience as a psychotherapist and social worker. I believe in a team-based approach to well-being and am happy to partner with you and your clinical team as you build a comprehensive and holistic wellness solution.

I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your wellness journey!

I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. I became a therapist after years of teaching and tutoring middle school, high school and college students, and have experience working with students with ADHD and executive function challenges. I have worked with students who were at risk of dropping out of high school and with children and adolescents who experienced various forms of trauma.

I bring warmth, empathy and humor to my practice, and use a strengths-based, relational and trauma-informed approach. I incorporate mindfulness and use nature for inspiration in healing, and bring a commitment to social  justice and an anti-oppressive lens to my practice. I am certified in Trauma Focused-CBT and trained in DBT.

I received my LMSW from New York University, where I focused on Youth and Families. I have a BA in Literature from Yale, an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from Columbia and a Certificate in Horticulture from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

I am a bilingual (Spanish-English) Clinical Psychologist. I provide individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults.  I am drawn to this work for its power in creating meaning out of difficulty and promoting greater life fulfillment.

I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and relationship problems. I utilize an eclectic therapeutic framework that draws from psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  I often incorporate mindfulness-based techniques into therapy sessions, such as diaphragmatic breathing, visualization and body scanning.  

 I received a Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology from Pace University in 2013, and an M.S.Ed. in School Psychology in 2011. I attended Tufts University for my Bachelor’s degree and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2004. 

My professional background has encompassed a range of settings and populations, such as the following: evidence-based treatment of children and families in foster care, trauma-focused therapy for veterans, psychological testing of hospitalized individuals, counseling and IEP evaluations of elementary and middle school students, and long-term supportive psychotherapy of high-functioning individuals.

I became fluent in Spanish as a young adult when teaching English and living with host families in Costa Rica, and further honed clinical Spanish skills during my postdoctoral fellowship at a VA Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I relish any opportunity to learn about other cultures, and thus strive to cultivate a therapeutic atmosphere that celebrates one’s cultural identity and uses it as a guiding force for positive change.

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience. I practice both integrative psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. 

I started my career as a registered nurse working in acute inpatient psychiatry after attending Boston College for an undergraduate nursing degree. In 1997 I went back to school at UCSF to obtain my masters in nursing specializing as both an adult and a psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I spent the initial 17 years of my practice working with people affected by HIV, substance use and mental health issues. I have since started working at mind body 7 and continue to be excited to work with and get to know people. 

I work with individuals 15 years old and older and specialize in substance use, depression, anxiety, difficulties relating to chronic medical conditions such as HIV, cancer and others. 

I am a white cisgender woman, living in Brooklyn with my husband, 2 teenage children and our dog, Shadow. I grew up in Europe and speak Italian and Spanish. 

I consider each person as an individual and work hard to get to know my clients. I hope to have the privilege of providing compassionate care to help you reach your goals and your optimal health.

I offer psychotherapy including EMDR, medication management, lifestyle modification, and mind body practices. My practice is informed by CBT, DBT, mindfulness and self compassion techniques. I strive to help you identify any limiting narratives and adjust them to  more compassionate ones.

I look forward to working with you to help you achieve good health and a greater sense of well being. 

Chelsea is currently a psychiatric nurse practitioner intern at New York University, bringing with her 13 years of extensive nursing experience. Her deep passion for the mind-body connection significantly shapes her approach to mental health. This approach began at the bedside, where she recognized the critical importance of preventative health measures and the development of personalized treatment plans that account for the significant impact of our environment and climate. Certified in yoga, Reiki, and Ayurveda, Chelsea skillfully integrates these holistic practices to enhance mental wellness. Dedicated to her craft, she uses her expertise to enrich her understanding of both the body and the mind, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes for her patients.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being.” -Carl Rogers (1961).

My aim in therapy is to empower you and to help you discover what “the good life” means to you.  We all need support on our journey through life’s ups and downs. Together we can figure out how to manage the good and bad moments through genuine, empathic, and healing therapy work.

My dedication and focus are on the unique needs of my clients. I identify as a Latin, cis-gender female, originally from Miami, Fl who is bi-cultural and bi-lingual (English and Spanish). I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy. My main areas of expertise are trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties. I have extensive experience in working with minorities, undocumented immigrants, at-risk youth, and under-privileged populations. I look forward to working collaboratively with you to find an approach that fits your needs.

Kathleen Fentress Tripp is a Yale-educated, board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.  Kathleen specializes in mental health treatment of adults, adolescents, and children experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Kathleen uses a patient-centered approach to support every individual's mental well-being.  She works collaboratively with each person or family to develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication management and/or counseling. Kathleen enjoys working collaboratively with therapists and other providers to provide comprehensive and coordinated treatment.

Kathleen is a specialist in psychopharmacology and uses a multi-modal approach in delivering therapy including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Supportive Therapy.  Kathleen is a member of the Mind Body Seven DBT Team and offers individual DBT treatment as well as group and individual DBT skills training.

Kathleen Fentress Tripp, along with Dr. Duan, MD and Dr. Beata Lewis, MD, co-authored Managing ADHD Workbook for Women: Exercises and Strategies to Improve Focus, Motivation, and Confidence.

Peggy Kaplin Zaloga is an integrative psychotherapist, who specializes in individual psychotherapy with adolescents and young adults. Peggy received her Master of Social Work degree from New York University.  

Peggy aims to foster an open and warm therapeutic environment to encourage personal growth and progress towards your strengths and goals.  She tailors therapy sessions to meet your needs.

Peggy specializes in anxiety, depression, poor school performance, behavioral problems, attention problems, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, career challenges, grief, life transitions, and coping with complex medical conditions.  

Peggy incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), family therapy, play therapy, hypnosis, mindfulness training and emotional freedom technique (EFT).  Peggy is a member of the Mind Body Seven DBT Team and teaches DBT skills to groups and individuals.

Stephen F. Lewis, MA, LMHC, NCC, E-RYT, is a licensed clinical psychotherapist in private practice, with offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York City. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor of New York State, an NBCC Nationally Certified Counselor, and a certified yoga instructor and Yoga Therapist. After serving as a Clinical Director overseeing substance use programs and HIV housing facilities at the Harlem United Community AIDS Center, Stephen is now focusing on his private practice work and earning his PhD in Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University, specializing in Integrative Mental Health.

Education and Training:

Stephen earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Brown University and studied the philosophy of mind and Eastern psychology at Oxford University. Stephen holds a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University. He completed his clinical training in the inpatient and outpatient psychiatric units of Bellevue Medical Center in New York, where he was trained in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamics, and mindfulness stress reduction.

After becoming a certified Kripalu yoga instructor, a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, and studying the Indian healing tradition called Ayurveda, Stephen gained extensive experience applying mind-body approaches in treating mental health concerns in community, hospital, and private practice settings. In July 2011, Stephen co-wrote a research study on yoga as an adjunctive treatment for people with schizophrenia, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

What Stephen Does:

Stephen offers therapy that is grounded in scientific research, while incorporating practices of mindfulness, yoga, and other mind-body techniques. By integrating the time-tested sciences of holistic health with modern psychotherapy, Stephen supports his clients in reaching optimal wellness, maintaining balance, and finding contentment in life.

Ashley Moore (she/her) received her MBA in HR Management from Pace University's Lubin School of business. As the Practice Manager of Mind Body Seven, she focuses on HR, operations and administrative management.

Regina Brown (she/her) is a graduate from CUNY School of Professional Studies where she received a Master’s Degree in Business Management. She is the Billing Manager at Mind Body Seven and Integrative Mind.

Jenna Pilkington (she/her) is a graduate of West Chester University where she received her Master's Degree in School Counseling. She is an Intake Coordinator at Mind Body Seven.

Iman Blow (she/her) received her degree in Biological Studies with a premedical special interest from Columbia University in 2019. She is also a member of Team USA for fencing. She is the Administrative and Billing Assistant at Mind Body Seven.

Hayden (they/them) is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi Biochemistry program. They are an Intake Coordinator at Mind Body Seven.