Meet our team of behavioral health experts

Janet Kahn-Scolaro, LCSWR, PhD Is the Vice President of Behavioral Health for PM Pediatric Care. She is responsible for implementing and managing all behavioral health services. Dr. Kahn-Scolaro has 30 years of experience working with families and children in crisis, as well as those managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She received her MSW from Hunter College School of Social Work and PhD from Adelphi University, where her research focused on engagement in child welfare. Previously, Dr. Kahn-Scolaro was the Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Mount Sinai Health System in New York.

Available in: NJ, NY

Dr. Jennifer Weber is the Director of Behavioral Health for PM Pediatric Care. She is involved in the development and the execution of the clinical elements of the program, including managing therapists and other staff, teaching, supervising, and performing administrative tasks. A child and adolescent psychologist specializing in trauma, identity-development, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders, Dr. Weber also provides therapy to children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Previously, Dr. Weber served as a Clinical Manager for the large community-based outpatient mental health clinic of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, NY. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology and American studies at Brandeis University, and her doctorate in psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University, her Masters of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard Graduate School of Education and her Masters of Science in Society, Human Development, and Health from Harvard School of Public Health.

Available in: FL, NY

Dr. Nicole Mavrides is the Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for PM Pediatric Care. She is responsible for implementing the medication management and medical operations within the behavioral health services, as well as overseeing patient care for our most complicated behavioral health patients. Dr. Mavrides is quadruple board certified in pediatrics, adult and child psychiatry, and consultation liaison psychiatry. Her specialties include working with medically complicated patients as well as children, adolescents, and young adults who suffer from ADHD, anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Previously, Dr. Mavrides was the training director for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Miami and the Medical Director of the Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Program at Holtz/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Available in: NY (Behavioral Health + School Health Program)

Miriam Arthur is a bilingual (English + Spanish) Licensed Master Social Worker and a Perinatal, Infant Mental Health specialist in New York State. She is also endorsed by the New York State Association for Infant Mental Health. Miriam has a variety of clinical work in different settings, including preschools, hospital-neonatal units, child health programs and agencies. She has helped children through intergenerational trauma, grief, parent-child relationship, traumatic life events, developmental delays, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, sensory difficulties, medical trauma, domestic violence experience, and familial substance use.

Available in: CT, NJ, NY

Alexa Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. She has eight years of experience as a medical social worker, focusing on phases of life changes, grief, loss, and next steps. Alexa approaches her therapy sessions with play and artistic outlets.

Available in: NY

Ahuva Edelstein is a pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience treating patients with diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Working for many years in the neonatal and pediatric ICU gave her the foundation for treating our most vulnerable patients. Her experience working at pediatric neurology have helped her to diagnose and treat the many behavioral health challenges that the pediatric population struggles with today.

Available in: NY

Yael Eisenberg received her Bachelors and Masters of Nursing degrees from New York University College of Nursing, and she completed a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Fellowship as a Registered Nurse. For the past five years, Yael has worked at Northwell Health Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, where she diagnosed and treated children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression and oppositional behavior.

Available in: NJ, NY
Languages spoken: English, Haitian Creole, French

Carley Jean-Charles (Charles) is an experienced social worker with a background in navigating the complex systems of foster care, child development centers, and the NYC Department of Education and Homeless Services. He is passionate about empowering clients to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential, and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of his clients and their families. Charles is also experienced in advocating for clients’ rights and connecting families with community resources to ensure that they receive the support and services they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Throughout his career, he has utilized various therapeutic approaches and interventions to address academic, emotional, and social needs. He is skilled in implementing evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, play therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Available in: NY

Anna LaMendola is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York. She has worked in the mental health field for the past five years, predominately working with children and adolescents. Anna has experience working with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral difficulties, in addition to children who have experienced trauma.

Anna offers a combination of CBT, mindfulness, and play therapy to connect with children and adolescents at their own level. She is proficient in providing individual, group, and family counseling through a strengths-based lens, and collaborates with parents and families to create cohesive treatment for all clients.

Anna graduated from the advanced standing program at Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare, and earned her Master’s Degree in social work.

Available in: FL, NJ, NY

Sejuti Mahjabin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for PM Pediatric Care, based in New Jersey and also practicing in Florida. In practice since 2015, she specializes in working with kids, adolescents, and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship issues. She is a culturally skilled therapist who is particularly interested in identity struggles related to children of immigrants.

Available in: NY

Danielle McCauley has been working in the field of behavioral health for 15 years, getting many opportunities to work in various settings. She has worked with individuals in both acute and community-based settings, drawing from multiple treatment modalities and applying individualized interventions.

Available in: NC, NJ

Dr. Catherine McHugh is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of experience and joins PM Pediatric Care as a Psychopharmacological Pediatrician. Her pediatric training was through Duke University, and she has practiced in many medical office models, including HMO, privately owned general pediatric offices, and residential behavioral health treatment facilities.

Available in: NJ, NY (School Health Program)

Amy Morik is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and New Jersey. She is a seasoned mental health clinician who has dedicated her career to working with children and adolescents, predominantly in school settings. Amy offers a combination of play therapy and cognitive mindfulness techniques to children and adolescents with a variety of social, emotional and behavioral challenges. She is skilled in providing individual counseling, social skills group counseling, and parent support counseling.

Amy has experience as an elementary school social worker and as a camp social worker at Camp Yachad in New Jersey. Prior to becoming a school social worker, she spent nine years as a member of a predominant NYC clinic working with preschool and elementary age children in a sensory gym milieu. Additionally, Amy has provided intensive counseling and treatment in a Residential Treatment Facility.

Amy graduated Cum Laude from Union College with a BS in Psychology, and earned Masters degrees in Social Work (MSW) and Public Management from NYU.

Available in: NJ

Dr. Karen A. Owen-Jiménez is a bilingual clinical psychologist with 13 years of experience. She completed her undergraduate studies in the Interamerica University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus with a B.A in Political Science, and pursued her graduate studies at Carlos Albizu University. After a year of private practice in PR, Dr. Owen-Jiminez moved to NJ and completed her fellowship experience in Infant Development at the NYS Institute of Basic Research in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Owen-Jiminez provides therapeutic services in a virtual platform working with patients with various mood disorders and complex trauma.

Available in: NJ, NY

Dr. Jennifer Petras is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, responsible for direct patient care as well as supervision and program development. Dr. Petras is board certified in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her specialties include teaching medication management to providers from different disciplines and working with families and youth with ADHD, anxiety, depression and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Petras completed her undergraduate education at Binghamton University and her medical training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her Triple Board Residency and Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Available in: NY (School Health Program)

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Available in: NY

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

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Available in: NY

Michelle Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and has ample experience treating toddlers, children, adolescents, young adults, older adults and the elderly. Michelle is trained in several different styles of therapy, and she adjusts her treatment approach according to the needs of individual patients. In the past she has worked with the LGBTQ populations, bereavement, college and work struggles, relationship issues and Christian counseling. Her goal is to help her patients set their own goals and achieve them with her support.

Available in: NY

Maeling Ruiz is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. She has been successfully providing mental health and substance abuse services to children, adolescents, adults and families since 2011. Maeling specializes in using methods and approaches that meet each individual where they are. She has experience in working as a therapist for youth in foster care, providing mental health services to college aged-students on the autism spectrum, and helping families to effectively address anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or behavioral problems.

Available in: NY

Elizabeth Sabolboro is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York. Elizabeth has experience with counseling ages 5 to 65, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a focus in Trauma Informed Care, Systems Theory, Behavioral Theory and Attachment Theory. She has experience with children experiencing Behavioral, Attention, and Mental Health issues. Elizabeth is TF-CBT certified and has worked in inpatient, outpatient and Telehealth Therapy settings.

Available in: NY, PA

Ciandra St. Kitts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in a wide range of therapeutic settings. She specializes in helping people dealing with anxiety, trauma, death and the associated grieving process, depression, stress management and teen pregnancy/parenting. Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, she draws on a multitude of treatment modalities in order to provide her patients with the most appropriate care.

Caryn Azemoun is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the ICF (International Coaching Federation). She is certified as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator and Certified in Parenting with Insight. She focuses on helping families foster connections, increase awareness, build trust and find acceptance in order to develop the relationships they have within the home. She uses her degrees in Sociology and Psychology, her years of coaching experience, and her personal learnings as a mom of two young adults, to support people as they look to grow into the parents they want to be. She is comfortable working with all ages of children.

Available in: all states

Alison Bevan is a pediatric Sleep Consultant, dedicated to offering families the guidance and support they need. She is a certified Gentle Sleep Coach, a Happiest Baby Educator, a member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants, and the founder of Sleepytime Coach, Sleep Solutions for Babies and Children. Alison has been consulting for pediatric practices and tele-health platforms for over a decade.

Available in: all states

Melissa Buceti is a Licensed Behavioral Analyst (LBA) and has been working with children and families in the behavioral health field for more than six years. She began as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing 1:1 services to children with special needs. She later became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), supporting families by providing caregiver training and supervision for therapists. She has extensive experience conducting assessments, writing treatment plans, and providing caregivers weekly training.

Available in: all states

Christina Gantcher is a certified Sleep Coach, helping to support families with children ages 0-18 years and promote healthy sleep. She provided pediatric sleep advice as a consultant for several major telehealth platforms and held workshops for various companies and educational groups. Christina’s educational background includes an M.Sc. in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from University College London and The Sleep Lady®, Kim West’s Gentle Sleep Coach program.

Available in: all states

Erin Taylor is a PCI Certified Parent Coach, motivational speaker, host of the Powerful Parenting for Today’s Kids podcast, author, and a mother of four teens. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drexel University and her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Loyola University. For the past 25 years, Erin has been helping parents understand, communicate and connect better with their children, creating a more peaceful, pleasant and joyful home.

Available in: all states

Elizabeth Wegner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and PCI certified parent coach. She focuses on working with parents of children and adolescents, helping them take on challenges with limit-setting, managing screen time, and behavioral struggles. Elizabeth also has expertise in supporting adoptive parents, attachment/relationship development, grief/loss, and emotional expression.