Meet the team
We feel most honored and privileged to be of service and look forward to meeting you and help you along your path.
![amir levine amir levine](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/amir-levine.jpg)
Amir Levine, Ph.D., LCSW-R
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Amir Levine is a NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Bhava Therapy Group. Dr. Levine also served for over a decade as the Director of Behavioral Scientist at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Department of Family Medicine where he directed the behavioral medicine curriculum.
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Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R, CCATP
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Veronica Vaiti is a NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bhava Therapy Group. Veronica has been working as a Psychotherapist, Yoga Therapist and Meditation Teacher for over 2 decades. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
![Bailey-Lynn-Brown-BhavaTherapyGroup Bailey Lynn Brown](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bailey-Lynn-Brown-BhavaTherapyGroup.jpg)
Bailey Lynn Brown, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
![Tiffany-Carter-BhavaTherapyGroup Tiffany Carter at Bhva Therapy](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tiffany-Carter-BhavaTherapyGroup.jpg)
Tiffany Carter
Director of Billing, Office Manager
![Ariel-Davis Ariel Davis Bhava Therapy Team](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ariel-Davis.jpg)
Ariel Davis
New Client Coordinator
![Danielle-Feld-BhavaTherapyGroup Danielle Feld at bhava terapy](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Danielle-Feld-BhavaTherapyGroup.jpg)
Danielle Feld, LMHC
Director of Intake and Operations
![Cayley-Kasten Cayley Kasten](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Cayley-Kasten-1.jpg)
Cayley Kasten, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
![rachel-Kimelman Rachel Kimelman](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rachel-Kimelman.jpg)
Rachel Kimelman, LCSW
Student Supervisor
![Alyssa-Kushner-BhavaTherapyGroup Alyssa kushner at bhava therapy](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Alyssa-Kushner-BhavaTherapyGroup.jpg)
Alyssa Kushner, LCSW
Director of Group Programs & Clinical Supervisor
![Emily Shapiro, LMFT, MSEd Emily Shapiro, LMFT, MSEd](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Emily-Shapiro-LMFT-MSEd.jpg)
Emily Shapiro, LMFT, MSEd
Clinical Supervisor
![Ericka Tejada Ericka Tejada, New Client Coordinator](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ericka-Tejada.jpg)
Ericka Tejada
New Client Coordinator
![Amanada-Veras-BhavaTherapyGroup Amanda Veras](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Amanada-Veras-BhavaTherapyGroup.jpg)
Amanda Veras, MHC-LP
Director of Therapeutic Compliance
![Katherine Berko Katherine Berko](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Katherine-Berko.jpg)
Katherine Berko, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![Lauren Eley Photo Lauren Eley](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lauren-Eley-Photo.jpg)
Lauren Eley, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![shauna-folts Shauna Folts](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shauna-folts.jpg)
Shauna Folts, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![Nancy Gershman, LCSW Nancy Gershman, LCSW](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nancy-Gershman-LCSW.jpg)
Nancy Gershman, LCSW
Clinical Psychotherapist
![Irina Gubenko, MFT-LP, Irina Gubenko, MFT-LP, she/her/hers](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-design-6.jpg)
Irina Gubenko, MFT-LP
Psychotherapist
![val-hamra Val Hamra](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/val-hamra.jpg)
Val Hamra, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![eric-nuri-han Eric Nuri Han](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/eric-nuri-han.jpg)
Eric Nuri Han, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist
![Lyndsey-Hochler-BhavaTherapyGroup Lyndsey Hochler at bhava Therapy](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Lyndsey-Hochler-BhavaTherapyGroup.jpg)
Lyndsey Hochler, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist
![Doriel-Jacov Doriel Jacov](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Doriel-Jacov.jpg)
Doriel Jacov, JD, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![Elizabeth-Joseph-BhavaTherapyGroup Elizabeth Joseph](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Elizabeth-Joseph-BhavaTherapyGroup.jpg)
Elizabeth Joseph, LMHC, NCC
Clinical Psychotherapist
![Sara Kazem Sara Kazemi](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sara-Kazem.jpg)
Sara Kazemi, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist
![liz lazarus liz lazarus](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/liz-lazarus.jpg)
Liz Lazarus, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![Pam-LePore-BhavaTherapyGroup Pamela LePore](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pam-LePore-BhavaTherapyGroup.jpg)
Pamela LePore, LCSW
Clinical Psychotherapist
![Sarah Naqvi Amanda Veras](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sarah-Naqvi-.jpg)
Sarah Naqvi
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
![anginese-philips Anginese Phillips](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/anginese-philips.jpg)
Anginese Phillips, LCAT, R-DMT
Clinical Psychotherapist
![sneha-rawlani Sneha Rawlani](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sneha-rawlani.jpg)
Sneha Rawlani, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist
![Nicole-Reynoso-MSEd-MHC-LP-1 Nicole Reynoso](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Nicole-Reynoso-MSEd-MHC-LP-1.jpg)
Nicole Reynoso, MSEd, LMHC
Clinical Psychotherapist
![maria-del-rosario Maria del Rosario](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/maria-del-rosario.jpg)
Maria del Rosario, LMHC
Clinical Psychotherapist
![lydia-schinasi Lydia Schinasi](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/lydia-schinasi.jpg)
Lydia Schinasi, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![Courtney Smith:LMHC Courtney Smith/LMHC](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Courtney-SmithLMHC-1.jpg)
Courtney Smith, LMHC
Clinical Psychotherapist
![mariel-tejada Mariel Tejada](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mariel-tejada.jpg)
Mariel Tejada, MFT-LP
Clinical MFT Intern
![Lizzie Toepler, LMSW, she:her:hers Lizzie Toepler, LMSW, she/her/hers](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lizzie-Toepler-LMSW-sheherhers.jpg)
Lizzie Toepler, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![kim-wallach Kim wallach](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/kim-wallach.jpg)
Kimberly Wallach, LMSW
Psychotherapist
![Elizabeth-Warren-LMSW- Mariel Tejada](https://www.bhavatherapygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Elizabeth-Warren-LMSW-.jpg)
Elizabeth Warren, LMSW
Psychotherapist
Key to Titles
LMSW/LCSW: Licensed Psychotherapist
LMHC: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
CAP: Certified Addiction Professional
LMHC: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
CAP: Certified Addiction Professional
MHC-LP: Mental Health Counseling
LCAT: Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
R-DMT: Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist
LCAT: Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
R-DMT: Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist