Psychiatrist in Rochelle Park, NJ | Bergen County Mental Health Care Since 2003

Cristin Famularo is dual board-certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). She provides care for children, adolescents, and young adults, supporting patients engaged in therapy, emotional development, and medication management. She delivers top-notch care, ensuring attentive, high-quality treatment in all aspects of her patients' health and well-being.

Cristin specializes in ADHD, learning and developmental disorders, anxiety, and depression, applying patient-centered, evidence-based approaches to support her patients' well-being. She works closely with patients and families to create treatment plans that promote wellness, enhance quality of life, and support recovery in a nurturing, compassionate environment.

Cristin earned her undergraduate degree at Villanova University and her Master's degree from Columbia University. She is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau and Alpha Omega Alpha, prestigious international nursing and medical honor societies. She is also a published author in The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, contributing to research on pediatric and adolescent disorders.

At the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, Cristin provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults, collaborating with patients, families, and therapists to optimize care, support therapy, and improve outcomes.

Ms. Lucille Green has an extensive and diverse nursing experience encompassing various health care delivery settings. She has gained comprehensive training and experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Mental Health environments, with responsibilities in prescribing medications and treatments, under joint protocol for psychiatric populations under a practice agreement with a collaborating physician.

Ms. Green has excellent assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning abilities as well as strong clinical, patient, patient, and professional relations and problem solving skills. Ms. Green is experienced in Brief therapy for individuals, families, crisis intervention and support therapies/group therapy: she leads the Domestic Violence Group.

Ms. Green’ has received her professional education at the following institutions: BSN – Herbert Lehman College; MSN – Columbia University (Nurse Clinical Specialist); Post Graduate study – Rutgers University (Pharmacology); Post Graduate study – Family Therapy Institute (Family Therapy). She is a a Board Certified Christian Counselor Diplomat (United Association Of Christian Chaplains and Counselors International).

At the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry Ms. Green treats adults and geriatric population performing Psychiatric Evaluation and Psychiatric Medication Management.

Dr. Maya Kun is a seasoned child and adolescent psychiatrist, bringing to CRP over 16 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Kun treats patients between the ages of 5 and 40 and specializes in treating patients with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, behavioral issues, ADHD, and bipolar disorder (without psychosis). Dr. Kun speaks Russian and English fluently and is seeing patients both in office and virtually.

Dr. Mansoor treats adults performing psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric medication management and Substance Abuse treatment. Dr. Mansoor is certified to prescribe drugs for addiction treatment.

Dr. Justina A. Momah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of advanced clinical practice spanning psychiatry, family medicine, surgery, oncology, and complex care management. She practices as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing psychiatric evaluation and treatment, medication management, and complex case management across the lifespan. Dr. Momah earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Wilkes University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and is a Doctor of Philosophy candidate at Wilkes University, with postdoctoral certification from Harvard University. Her clinical philosophy centers on patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and expanding access to high-quality behavioral health for diverse populations. She holds active licensure in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with national board certification in both psychiatric mental health and family practice. Dr. Momah also sees patients in Spanish.

Dr. Vadim Oyvin is a trained psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience as a physician. Dr. Oyvin has completed his medical training in the former Soviet Union, and has worked both in Moscow, Russia and Kiev, Ukraine. After completing his Residency in Psychiatry in the US, at the Bergen Regional Medical Center i 1999, he has worked as an attending Psychiatrist in the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, and the Veterans Affairs Hospital. Dr. Oyvin is able to treat a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, and his extensive experience with a full range of mental health disorders, make him an invaluable member of the clinical team at the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry.

Dr. Solovieva received her medical degree in Irkutsk, Russia in 1966 from the Irkutsk State Medical University. Prior to emigrating to the United States she worked as a psychiatrist for 19 years. Upon coming to the US in 1994, she completed the Psychiatric Residency Program at the University of Utah, is Salt Lake City and the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. She continued her training in Addiction Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in Bronx, NY.

​At the Rochelle Park office, Dr. Solovieva treats adults and the geriatric population performing psychiatric evaluations and psychiatric medication management.

Dr. Marina Tourkova received her medical degree in Ukraine where she worked as a psychiatrist for 12 years. Upon coming to the US, she completed the Psychiatric Residency Program at Westchester Medical Center/Behavioral Health Center, Valhalla, NY. While in training, she was certified in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy by Psychoanalytic Institute of New York Medical College.

Dr. Tourkova received additional training as a Geriatric Psychiatrist through a Fellowship Program at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York. In 2003, Dr. Tourkova founded the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, and has since been leading and managing it as a Medical Director. The Center provides a full spectrum of outpatient psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services for children, adults and elderly in the Bergen County area. Since 2003, the Center has been able to help more than 12,000 patients. In 2012, Dr. Tourkova opened a second branch in Sarasota, FL area. Dr. Tourkova is well-known and respected by the community and has been chosen by her patients for the Patient’s Choice Physician Award 5 years in a row.

At the Rochelle Park office, Dr. Tourkova serves as the Medical Director, treats adults and geriatric population performing Psychiatric Evaluation and Psychiatric Medication Management, as well as provides clinical consult to the Center’s providers.

Dr. Joe Zhou graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School for his medical degree and completed his psychiatry residency training at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is comfortable treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD/trauma disorders, ADHD, and substance use/behavioral addictions. His special interests include burnout/moral injury, faith-based spirituality and mental health, and second-generation immigrant mental health.

Mike Bellamy is skilled and empathetic psychotherapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor(LCADC), with a wide range of experience both in private practice and in 12 plus years as a therapist in the psychiatric out patient unit of the largest hospital in New Jersey. During his tenure with the hospital Mike treated almost all identifiable major diagnosis in age groups from 13 to 90. Mike has specialized training in addictions, gerontology and trauma.

Mike believes that his clients have been his best professors in developing his compassionate strength based approach toward therapy and that all of his clients have the ability to heal themselves. But, he also sees that everyone needs help sometimes and that his job is to guide clients toward their personal goals, elicit their innate abilities and instill in them his steadfast belief in their possibility until that belief becomes their own.

Before becoming a therapist Mike had a successful career in the corporate sector; but, he says that on 99 days out of a 100 he prefers the rewards of being a therapist.

Ms. Yulia Braginsky is a knowledgeable and caring clinician with over 10 years of experience in different treatment settings. She worked as a Clinical Supervisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program at the Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx and ran Partial Hospital at the Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus, NJ. Ms. Braginsky has experience in research and teaching. She supervised a number of graduate students, internships, and as an Adjunct Professor, taught the course Diagnosis and Assessment in Clinical Social Work at Kean University, Union, NJ.

In her work with clients, Yulia believes that every person has inherent strengths and strives to grow and develop. The goal of therapy to alleviate personal suffering and encourage change is best achieved in a safe atmosphere of unconditional positive regard where a person feels respected and understood. Ms. Braginsky’s practice is based on promoting a genuine relationship of partnership between the client and therapist that helps individuals feel empowered and regain control over their lives.

Yulia’s areas of expertise include depression, bipolar illness, anxiety disorders and different forms of addiction. She is committed to helping women and their families to face mental health issues in pregnancy and postpartum period (Postpartum Depression).

In addition to treating individuals, couples, and conducting psychotherapy groups (e.g., Young Women support group), Ms. Braginsky serves as a Clinical Director for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) of the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, Rochelle Park, NJ.

Mrs. Katya Chizhova is a New Jersey and New York State licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in adults and children.

Born and raised in Russia and educated in the United States, Mrs. Chizhova has a strong understanding of cultural diversity, immigration issues, and hard challenges of integrating into a new society. She has worked in a variety of settings dealing with child, adult and family issues, crisis intervention, loss and bereavement and geriatric help. Mrs. Chizhova has counseled people afflicted with temporary or permanent physical, neurological and mental disabilities, helping them through all phases from the coming to terms with their problem to making necessary and often difficult adjustments to the genuine acceptance of a new lifestyle.

Mrs. Chizhova is an active member of ASPEN, a non-profit organization that provides education, support and advocacy for high-functioning autistic people. She is professionally and personally involved in helping families raise children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum disorders. Herself a mother of such a child, Mrs. Chizhova can relate to the emotional, educational and social challenges of these children and their parents.

As a clinician, Mrs. Chizhova seeks to help parents understand the unique needs of the ‘spectrum’ children and develop the therapy and support framework essential for healthy bonding with such children and helping them realize their full potential. Dr. Chizhova has recently organized a new support group – Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Mental and Developmental Disorders (ADHD, Bipolar, Autistic Spectrum, Obsessive Compulsive, Generalized Anxiety Disorders). Mrs. Chizhova strongly believes that people struggling with manifold stresses of modern life need to learn to pause and reflect, getting in touch with themselves and their life. For many, the first step is to call for an appointment with a therapist.

Ms. Anna Kaplan is a licensed psychotherapist, for whom psychotherapy is not just her profession, but it’s her life’s calling. Ms. Kaplan started counseling people more than 30 years ago after receiving a masters degree in psychology from Moscow University. Ms. Kaplan’s career in the US began soon after her arrival to the U.S. as a Russian refugee, when she began working with various groups of immigrants while receiving her Masters degree from Hunter College School of Social Work. During these studies, she received classical training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which expanded her already wide repertoire of techniques, including CBT, interpersonal neurobiology, brain spotting, Ericsonian hypnosis and Internal Family Systems therapy.

Ms. Kaplan does not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to counseling. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process in which the therapist has the necessary training and skill to help each client gain access to the resources that person already possesses. Her approach tends to emphasize health over illness, and client strengths over weakness. Ms. Kaplan strongly believes in mindfulness, working with the mind-body connection, and the healing power of laughter.

Ms. Kaplan has a great deal of experience working with trauma (PTSD), depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, anxiety, and gender identity issues. She enjoys working with adolescents and has a strong interest in parenting issues. Couples therapy is her passion as well as her forte. She is endlessly interested in human nature, and promises to never stop studying it, while her love of travel exposes me to different cultures, as does her love of literature and the arts.

Ms. Anna Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

Ms. Mariya Martynenko is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. She holds a B.S. and M.S. degrees in psychology from Kharkov State University in Kharkov, Ukraine and also six years of post graduate education and practice at Modern Psychoanalyses.

During her pre-doctoral internship and clinical practice, Ms. Martynenko provided individual psychotherapy and crisis intervention to adults, adolescents, and elderly adults with a wide array of psychological concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, phobias, and fears. She also facilitated group psychotherapy as well as worked with couples and families. Additionally, Ms. Martynenko facilitated geriatric groups for male and female participants of 70-92 years old. Finally, she provided individual psychotherapy, psychological support, and crisis intervention for immigrant families at Beth Israel Hospital and Jewish Family Service.

Ms. Martynenko is trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, elderly adults, couples, families, and groups. Her specialty training and areas of expertise include multicultural counseling, geriatric psychology, trauma, parenting, and self development.

Ms. Martynenko provides Individual, Couples and Group psychotherapies. To sign up for one of the Support Groups and/or schedule appointment with Ms. Martynenko please call 201.488.5161.

George McDermott (or Dr. Mac), is a clinical psychologist with over 45 years of experience in the field. For almost 20 years, Dr. Mac has served as a psychologist on the Board of Education of the State of NJ. In parallel to this position, he also worked as a psychologist at various hospitals. Dr. Mac moved on from this long tenure on to a new role as a Director of Psychology at the Department at the Department of Defense, while also maintaining his private practice. More recently, Dr. Mac had joined the team at Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, where he sees adult patients for psychotherapy. Dr. Mac obtained his Doctorate Degrees from United States International University, and his Masters Degree in Psychology from Pacific Lutheran University.

Ms. Jeanne E. Palazzo is a compassionate and educated professional with over 18 years of experience in different treatment settings including outpatient therapy, intensive case management, and hospice. She is highly qualified to help individuals (primarily age 16 to 80) develop and implement skills to reduce symptoms of a variety of mental conditions including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, etc. Ms. Palazzo is highly qualified to help people work through ordinary and extraordinary life adjustments.

Additionally, Ms. Palazzo works with couples and families psychodynamically to develop relational mindfulness and mutual help. She works with couples and families to improve communication. Ms. Palazzo’s scope of practice includes Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She applies theoretical frameworks including empowerment, life coaching, object relations, and attachment theory.

Additionally, Ms. Palazzo is currently learning about and incorporating Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples into her work with people, and has been accepted to the Institute of Psychodynamic Therapy in New Jersey. Ms. Palazzo provides a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. She is down to earth and enjoys helping people work through and experience transformation through life’s losses, challenges, beginnings, and opportunities. Ms. Palazzo believes a sense of humor, in the words of Milton Berle, “is an instant vacation.” She wants you to relax and be yourself, be playful. She explores with all of her patients how they have fun.

Ms. Linda Poskanzer is a seasoned, compassionate, and skilled psychotherapist who has a long history of successfully working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in individual, couples, and family therapy. She is exceptionally knowledgeable in the areas of child welfare and special education services. She has helped people at all ages and stages deal with behavioral issues as well as depression, anxiety, loss, illness, family concerns, and relationships. She focuses on helping people to realize their own life-strengthening possibilities.

Adrianna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety-related disorders, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Adrianna takes a talk therapy approach, tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs by integrating a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Her methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.

With a compassionate and client-centered focus, Adrianna is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being.