Our Team

At The Eden Center for Integrative Care, our diverse team of nurse practitioners, therapists, and staff brings a wealth of cultural and clinical expertise. We provide personalized care that respects each individual's unique background, ensuring holistic mental health services tailored to your needs.

PRESCRIBERS

  • Daniel is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Owner and the Director of Integrative Care at The Eden Center. Daniel specializes in psychopharmacology, nutritional integration, BHRT(Bio identical hormone replacement therapy), and is well versed in multiple therapeutic modalities. As a graduate of Stony Brook University, Daniel is Board Certified by the ANCC to provide psychiatric treatment across the lifespan. Additionally, Daniel is Nationally Certified by the International Board of Undersea Medicine as a Functional Medicine Hyperbaric’s Clinician and is The Director of Hyperbaric Medicine at The Eden Center. Daniel utilizes an integrative approach to psychiatric care, valuing each individual as a unique and unified whole. In addition to his specialized work at The Eden Center, Daniel is also a professional keynote speaker on topics such as psychopharmacology, nutrition in psychiatry, and the mechanism of disease state in psychiatric disorders. Daniel, separate from his duties in psychiatry works as a professional business consultant for the pharmaceutical industry and consults with health care organizations on practice optimization and for those wishing to better integrate psychiatry in their existing practices.

  • Shannon is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. Specializes in treating PTSD, psychosis, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, Substance abuse and perinatal medication management. Education includes a Master of Science in Nursing, From Russel Sage and is NY State MAT Certified.

    Shannon is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to all her clients. Possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. Integrative care options and wellness education is introduced at each assessment using a whole person, patient centered approach.

  • Alexis Mondella is a dual board certified family and psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She previously had been practicing in primary care and specializing in neurology. During her primary care practice, she noticed a significant need for mental health practitioners and obtained a Post Masters in psychiatry from Sage Colleges. She provides psychopharmacology for mental health illness, substance abuse treatment and weight loss management. She uses evidence based guidelines as well as a holistic approach to address both physical and mental health needs of a patient.

  • Michele French

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • Isabelle Eagan

    OFFICE MANAGER

THERAPISTS

  • Adam is an experienced psychotherapist, with a specialization treating mood, anxiety, and depressive disorders. Adam offers a safe, non-judgmental space for his patients to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that maybe impacting you. If you are at a transitional point in your life. If you regularly experience anxiety, anger, shame, or guilt. If you struggle with self-doubt or self-critical thoughts. If you are repeating unhealthy behavior patterns at work, school, or in relationships. If these experiences keep you from knowing what you truly want or need, Adam will work together with you in order to bring more understanding and peace into your life. Collaboratively, we’ll develop therapy goals, determine your preferred intervention types and your progress will be prioritized and monitored.

  • Adrienne is a licensed mental health counselor who works with all ages with a specialty for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Adrienne aims to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and compassionate environment as clients explore and navigate their thoughts and emotions. She utilizes evidence-based approaches, trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to change the negative thought patterns individuals may have about themselves and the world, leading to improved quality of life and overall wellbeing.

    There are often no easy answers to life and the cards we are dealt can make life challenging, demanding and confusing. Adrienne’s hope is to connect with individuals to process life stressors, events and emotions to inspire hope and change, and allow for inner peace, healing and improved wellbeing.

  • Over the course of twenty years as a clinician, Rachel has maintained a high level of commitment to providing service to others. Her approach to therapy is integrative, as she takes a client-directed, competency-based approach so that clients are active in their therapeutic experience. She is committed to social justice issues and assisting clients to discover their strengths, voice, skills, and unique abilities. Rachel incorporates the use of yoga, mindfulness, and the effects of food & mood into therapy practices. She holds a strong belief that physical health and wellness, nutrition, movement, and the power of the mind can assist people to find the balance they are seeking in their lives.

    Rachel has been trained to work with individuals of all ages, couples, children, and families in any context with the full range of clinical disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings including a school setting, psychiatric day treatment center, outpatient clinics, in client homes providing in-home family therapy, in a shelter for homeless families, in a medical facility within pediatrician offices, and in counseling centers on multiple college campuses. She has clinical expertise on the effects of complex trauma, attachment, mood disorders, adoption issues, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, new parenting, relational issues, college-aged population, and phase of life/transitional issues.

  • David primarily treats children, adolescents and families with over 15 years of experience ranging from outpatient facilities, in-home services, school systems and other NYS entities. He is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD and interpersonal conflict resolution by utilizing a strengths perspective, CBT and systems-based approaches. Using his sense of humor, genuineness and down-to-earth logic when conversing with his clients, David creates an atmosphere that is filled with trust and empowerment.

  • Brenda brings a combination of work/life experiences to her clients. She has 25+ years of experience in the counseling profession as a Licensed Masters Social Worker, in out-patient substance abuse counseling, behavioral mental health, and employee assistance programs. Additionally, Brenda completed training as a prayer minister with 6 years experience in a prayer ministry role. Her approach with people is to provide a safe, calming, and healing atmosphere for people to be able to share, explore, and discover their inner strength, wisdom, and value as a unique person. Primarily she works with people 18 years and older, including seniors.

    Specialty areas are of anxiety, caregiving roles, chronic health issues, depression, general life transitions, grief & loss, relationships issues, stress reduction, and work-related concerns. Understanding more about how our brains work and how faith (including prayer) intertwines in the journey of wellness is amazing and exciting. Brenda uses these tools to help people find a path to attainable healing, in mind, spirit, and body.

  • Steven is a licensed marriage and family therapist who received his master’s degree in psychology, with a concentration in mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy from Springfield College. He has over a decade of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. Steven is a longstanding member of the New York chapter of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and utilizes individualized brief solution-focus techniques to ensure that all clients receive effective treatment that meets their unique needs. Steven’s treatment techniques have always included a person centered approach. He firmly believes that people are experts on themselves and with skilled therapeutic guidance people are fully capable of discovering solutions that result in a positive change.

  • I am a MHC-LP, I work with adults to help them overcome self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, anxiety (general and social) trauma and depression. I utilize a person-centered perspective, integrating both cognitive-behavioral, narrative therapy techniques. 

  • Rachel brings a fresh, integrative, analytical perspective to therapy by focusing on identifying the root causes of distress and dysfunction and then addressing the mind, body, and soul to achieve the transformation you seek. With a diverse background as a paramedic, wilderness instructor, teacher, and parent, Rachel brings an eclectic mix of understanding, resiliency, and creativity into the office.

    Trauma/PTSD, grief, relationships, families, First Responders, religious/cult trauma, birth/mothering, psychedelic assisted therapy, psychedelic journey integration work, and spiritual development/therapeutic integration are among her major clinical interests. When working with Rachel, you can expect an experience tailored to your individual needs that gives you real tools to work with that can bring you both healing from the past and growth for the future.

  • Elyse Weaver is a NYS Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Springfield College. Elyse has 10 years of experience in the field and believes in a person centered approach to therapy. Elyse has experience treating both chronic and acute mental health concerns. She works with both children and adults with various mental health diagnoses including; trauma, gerontology, ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and psychotic disorders. She utilizes evidence-based approaches and a number of treatment modalities to assist clients. Elyse believes that people are experts on themselves and with guidance and support can create effective life changes.

  • Vanessa Ives, LCSW

    Vanessa is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) committed to supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. With expertise in various therapeutic approaches,Vanessa provides compassionate counseling tailored to clients' unique needs. Known for her warm and empathetic style, Vanessa creates a safe space for clients to explore and heal. Specializing in depression and anxiety, Vanessa advocates for mental health awareness and actively engages with the community.