Arif Patel, DO

Dr. Rony Berbara is an adult outpatient psychiatrist with experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed his psychiatry residency at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in affiliation with Michigan State University. Dr. Berbara is board-certified in psychiatry and is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care.

Dr. Berbara values open communication and strives to create a supportive, respectful environment where patients feel heard and understood. He believes in a collaborative partnership, working closely with patients to define and pursue their treatment goals. His approach emphasizes the importance of both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, while addressing the whole person.

Dr. Berbara begins by taking time to thoroughly understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial visit. From there, he works collaboratively with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that aligns with their needs and supports long-term progress.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and Adrian Simmons, LMFT, congratulates you on taking it. Adrian specializes in supporting individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. She takes a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring sessions to your unique needs in a safe and supportive environment.

Adrian prioritizes clear communication, active listening, and a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive approach. She is calm and patient, helping you feel understood while providing guidance. She believes therapy is a partnership, working together to set meaningful goals and adapt them as insights develop.

Adrian uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and may integrate mindfulness and other strategies based on your needs. Together, you’ll identify challenges, develop practical coping skills, and work toward your goals. The first session focuses on understanding your background, what brings you to therapy, and creating a plan to support ongoing growth.

Jill Condon is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Talkiatry. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Anderson University in 2011, and went on to obtain her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2016. She has over 8 years of experience working with clients of all ages. She has experience working in community mental health, private practice, and inpatient populations. She has experience working with a variety of mental health concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD.

Jill has a passion for fostering whole person health in her clients. She has a direct and collaborative approach to care. She will work with you to discover where you are in your mental health journey and create an individual plan for moving towards healing. She helps you explore how all facets of your health are affecting your mental health.

The process starts with an in-depth initial assessment that includes looking at physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental wellbeing. She utilizes a variety of techniques including psychiatric medications, supportive therapy interventions, and lifestyle modifications to help you reach your goals.

Roberta Gelfand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over eight years of experience providing compassionate outpatient mental health care in New York and New Jersey. She works with children, adolescents, and adults across diverse settings, including private practice, outpatient programs, community mental health centers, and non-profit organizations. Roberta supports individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, attention challenges, and relationship issues. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MSW from Hunter College, CUNY, and is trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, SFBT, IFS, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy, and strengths-based approaches. She also holds certifications in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Integrative Mental Health, and DBT, and has experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Roberta creates a warm, judgment-free, and collaborative space where clients feel safe, respected, and understood. Her humanistic, person-centered approach honors each individual’s identity, strengths, and lived experiences. She offers inclusive, affirming care for diverse identities, relationships, and family systems, blending emotional insight with practical tools. Therapy is flexible, personalized, and paced to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.

Roberta begins by developing a thorough understanding of each client’s history, concerns, strengths, and goals. Treatment planning is collaborative, individualized, and evidence-based. Sessions focus on increasing self-awareness, improving emotional regulation, and building effective coping strategies. She regularly revisits goals and approaches to ensure therapy remains supportive, relevant, and responsive to change.

Carla Brown, MD, is double board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency and Child and Adolescent Fellowships at the NYU School of Medicine, where she also trained in child and adolescent psychodynamic psychotherapy. Dr. Brown has practiced in Level V schools, residential treatment centers, crisis clinics, partial hospital and IOP settings, and telebehavioral health since 2012. She specializes in ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, and high-functioning autism, and has held medical director and academic roles.

Dr. Brown is passionate about caring for adults, children, and families. She believes compassionate, evidence-based, multidisciplinary care is essential to healing. Having served diverse communities from rural areas to major cities, she partners with patients in a warm, down-to-earth manner to reduce stigma and support their best interests. She views medication as one of many tools and encourages a comprehensive approach to wellness.

Dr. Brown begins with a thorough evaluation of each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. She collaborates closely to create individualized, measurable treatment plans tailored to each person’s strengths and needs, adjusting care thoughtfully to support meaningful, ongoing progress.

Dr. Tim Kelly is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in adult psychiatry. His practice focuses primarily on medication management but often incorporates aspects of supportive, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies into his 30-minute follow-up visits. Dr. Kelly also strongly believes in working in conjunction with therapists to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. He feels it is important to create strong therapeutic relationships with his patients in order to help patients achieve their treatment goals. Dr. Kelly received his undergraduate degrees in Human Biology and Spanish from Michigan State University. He then completed his medical education and a master's degree in medical humanities and bioethics at Northwestern University. He completed his adult psychiatry residency at the University of Washington. He has authored papers in medical education and LGBTQ advocacy. Dr. Kelly now lives in Pennsylvania with his husband, Kevin, and three dogs: Taquito, Fergie and Mimi. While Dr. Kelly treats adults of all backgrounds, he has a particular interest in working with young adults, students, and LGBTQ individuals.‍