Psychiatrist in Sarasota | ADHD, Depression & Medication Management

Dr. Laura d’Angelo is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill and received her undergraduate degree at Barnard College/Columbia University in NYC. She has enjoyed a career in public psychiatry serving on the faculties of Vanderbilt University and Oregon Health and Science University where she was the psychiatrist for Oregon’s Department of Human Services providing state-wide consultation and training in Development Disorders and Mental Health. She has also had the good fortune to work overseas in New Zealand.

At the Sarasota Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry Dr. d’Angelo provides treatment as a Psychiatrist for adolescent and adult population. Additionally, she specializes in developmental disabilities.

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.

Dr. John Finazzo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University. He completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Central Florida's program in Tallahassee. Throughout his training, Dr. Finazzo focused on providing comprehensive care for the whole person, integrating medication management and psychotherapy, as well as neuromodulation modalities such as TMS and ECT. Dr. Finazzo was born and raised in Sarasota, attended Pine View School, and always planned to return home to care for the community he knows best.

At CRP, Dr. Finazzo is seeing adults and children and is accepting new clients. He has a special interest in depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder. His goal in each appointment is to understand the patient's story, address their concerns, and offer practical recommendations aligned with their treatment goals. Dr. Finazzo values clear communication and is committed to building long-term relationships that provide steady support as patients' needs evolve over time.

Dr. Edward J. Killeen is a trained psychiatrist whose professional concentrations are in General Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. Dr. Killeen graduated from college at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass. He attended medical school at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies and did his clinical rotations at hospitals in Brooklyn, NY and graduated in 1985, He completed an Internship in Internal Medicine at The Methodist Hospital also in Brooklyn then completed a residency in General Adult Psychiatry at Norwich Hospital in Connecticut and the University of Connecticut in Farmington Connecticut, all under the umbrella of the UConn Medical School, Psychiatric Residency Training Program. His clinical experience includes 14 years as a staff psychiatrist at Venice Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric unit in Venice and 7 years as teaching staff at the UMass Medical School. In his spare time, Dr. Killeen enjoys being a do-it-yourself-er, explores boating and is trying to play the guitar.

Eduardo La Rosa was born and raised in Peru. After completing high school, he moved to the USA to learn English and to continue his education. After graduating as a registered nurse, he worked in different areas of nursing (including orthopedics, oncology and psychiatry). Early in his nursing career he realized Psychiatry was his true passion and he decided to continue his education and become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. At the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry Eduardo is working with adults in an outpatient setting. Eduardo takes pride in developing caring and trusting relationships with his patients. He strongly believes that getting to know his patients well helps him to offer them the best possible care to improve their mental health and quality of life.

Eduardo obtained his bachelor’s degree in Nursing from State college of Florida, Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University. Additionally, he is certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center ANCC.

Michele Privette has over 25 years of experience in treating a variety of psychiatric diagnosis which includes: Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety, PTSD and Bipolar disorders. Her experience ranges from inpatient/outpatient settings, as well as providing psychiatric consultation to Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. She has also worked with pharmaceutical companies in clinical research drug trials. Ms. Privette enjoys working with adults as well as geriatrics. She does provide some counseling services, however she enjoys the psychopharmacology of treating disorders. Michele has strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Her goals are to participate and offer the best possible care to the patient in order to improve their quality of life as well as their mental health.

Ms. Privette graduated from the University of Florida with her bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She then went on to graduate from the University of South Florida earning her Masters in Nursing and a certificate in Addictions. She is certified by the ANCC as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.

At the Sarasota, FL, Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry Ms. Privette treats adults as well as performs Psychiatric Evaluation and Psychiatric Medication Management. Ms. Privette is the Deputy Medical Director of Sarasota, FL branch of CRP as well as the Program Director of Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (MH IOP).

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.

Katie Benninghove is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida since 1999. In 1997, she received her Masters in Psychology and Counseling from Troy State University.

Katie has over 15 years of experience in a variety of settings including adult/adolescent psychiatric inpatient/outpatient, dual diagnosis day treatment center, neurological residential center and a specialized school for behavioral and autistic needs. Katie has experience working with individuals/groups in areas of depression, mood disorders, psychiatric illness, autism spectrum, anxiety, relationship issues, couple and family counseling, loss and bereavement, conflict resolution and acceptance.

Katie believes that everyone has inherent strengths and the goal of counseling is to establish a working plan towards emotional, mental, physical and social stability. She believes in a balanced and safe working relationship that client and counselor have in recognizing the need for personal change and in creating a plan on how to achieve the life you envision. Her approach is to empower individuals to implement positive strategies for personal growth and acceptance and encourage individuals to minimize interference. Her practice is based on a Cognitive Behavioral model with an eclectic approach.

Katie has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. As a mother of two, having a child who is on the spectrum, Katie can relate to the challenges that this can bring to a family, marriage, sibling and the child. She has experience educating individuals on how to overcome behavioral, social and educational challenges. She guides the family in reality based goals that achieve the least restrictive level of independence.

The primary goals with couple and family counseling are encouragement towards self reflection and ownership and learning tools to enable individuals choices with forgiveness, acceptance and a clean slate to evaluate the present and future needs and desires.

In addition, at the Sarasota, FL Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, Katie is working with individuals, couples, and families, and provides group therapy for adults interested in the Intensive Outpatient Program.

Tom Chambers graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Social Work and has 31 years of experience in the field of social work. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in inpatient and outpatient settings including working in Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs. Tom currently enjoys providing individual and group therapy to adult and geriatric patients.

His experience includes working with a wide variety of problems including Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, grief, and people going through life transitions.

His therapy uses a variety of techniques including cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, positive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy in order to help the patient reach his or her goals. At the Sarasota, FL, Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry Tom is currently treating adult and geriatric patients on Thursdays.

Understanding thought processes is vital to mental health stability. Dr. Thomas Clyburn has been working in the mental health field for more than twenty years thus far, treating a variety of patients ranging in ages from toddlers to geriatrics. Dr. Clyburn has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Counseling Psychology. Being a male clinician of African-American descent deriving from a multicultural background has provided him with a unique discernment of mental health that goes well beyond the therapeutic setting. His passion is more than just providing therapeutic interventions for the short-term. His passion is to provide therapeutic interventions that persist long-term via cognitive psychological methods and resonate in the home, community, school, and/or workplace. After assessing and identifying the source(s) of the mental health issue(s), establishing goals and practical steps to achieving these goals is pertinent for self-sufficiency and sustainment. Throughout his career, Dr Clyburn’s treatment interventions for mental health issues have included, but have not been limited to treating ADHD, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, LGBTQ+, and Sexual Predation.

Patty DeVost, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of twenty-five years. Starting out in New York she has evolved as an expert clinician through her work as an early intervention specialist, residential and foster-care placement counselor, forensic court evaluator, crisis clinician, youth mental health programs consultant, private practitioner, family mediator, and school social worker. Now in Florida, Patty worked in education as a school counselor providing emotional intelligence programming for both students and staff, knowing these skills help to promote positive mental health and relationships. She has expertise in helping young women and men develop their individual character and grow their social and emotional strengths. Throughout her diverse career, Patty has been a constant innovator of advocating for and meeting the needs of her clientele in alignment with the current times. The inspiration and advocacy she practices and outcomes accomplished in these areas are changing lives and minds and about how to reach people in need. Patty loves Southwest Florida and in her free time enjoys spending time in nature and with family and friends. To best describe her, and like her favorite quote, she is the change you want to see in the world. She plans to leave a solid footprint for others to follow when it comes to disrupting and changing how we think about and approach youth mental health care.

Tamara Irons, LCSW has been providing licensed therapeutic services since 2000. She has enjoyed helping people facing a variety of life’s challenges over the years. She began working with people with dissociative disorders, which prepared her to help others with challenges such as relationships (both professional and personal), LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety and depression, trauma, substance abuse issues, boundary development, women’s issues and aging. Tamara believes in a holistic outlook to treatment. She uses an integrated approach to therapy, accessing helpful aspects of many different therapeutic approaches. She prides herself in creating and holding a safe, relaxing and authentic space where her clients may be honest and courageous on their journey to wellness. On a personal note, she enjoys traveling, spending time on warm beaches and quality time with family.

Sylvie Jeanloz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who brings 25 years of experience providing strength based individual, family, and group therapy to children, youth, and adults. Sylvie worked in both inpatient and community based settings, including mental health clinics and schools, as a clinician as well as an administrator. Specific areas of interest and experience include anxiety and depression, marital/partnership concerns, life change adjustment (e.g. retirement), sexual orientation/gender identity related issues, adoption related issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, and PTSD/trauma, including loss and emotional/physical/sexual abuse.

Sylvie’s goal is to provide her patients with a meaningful therapeutic experience, partnering with them, to help transform negative thoughts and patterns of behavior related to themsleves and their environment into ones that will help them to experience greater self-appreciation and interpersonal success. She can help by focusing on development of more productive ways to handle life’s challenges as well as to understand and address issues from the past that may be standing in the way. She will develop a plan together with her patient, one that will allow them to address the patient’s concerns at their own pace.

Sylvie has always had a strong interest in, and commitment to, working with people who have been impacted by trauma. Her commitment has led to many years of providing counseling to individuals and families who have survived traumatic experiences, to developing and running programs aimed at preventing and treating individuals and families impacted by abuse, and also to serving on both local and state-wide committees aimed at preventing abuse and advocating on behalf of children and families who have been impacted by abuse.

Joanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has been working in the mental health field since 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and went on to obtain her Masters in Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University. Joanne employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients take control of their thoughts and feelings to reduce and manage anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. Her specialties include stress and anxiety reduction, treatment of panic attacks, depression, mood disorders, managing symptoms of associated with Bi-Polar disorder, ADD/ADHD, and substance abuse. Joanne has also served in the capacity of group leader for an Intensive Outpatient Program, as well as a facilitator working with the Forensic population.

Joanne is dedicated to her field, as demonstrated by her compassion and empathy for those she serves. She is committed to her profession with continuing education courses and seminars, and considers herself a life-long learner.

Brianna Morrison is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Florida. Brianna graduated in 2021 with her Masters of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Saint Bonaventure University in Olean, New York. While she works with many different populations, she is especially fond of helping individuals to overcome both childhood and adulthood traumas. Brianna is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and has a passion for working with these individuals and those who are in other marginalized groups. She has extensive knowledge working with substance abuse and co-occurring conditions. While Brianna tends to have an eclectic approach, she draws primarily from CBT, Feminist Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapies, Motivational Interviewing and Existentialism. At the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, Brianna is accepting new patients, and works with clients 16 year old and up.

Robin Richardson is a trauma focused licensed psychotherapist in the state of FL. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional as well as a Certified Family Trauma Professional by the International Association of Trauma Professionals. In addition to providing traditional insight orientated talk therapy, she can provide hypnotherapy being a Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy with the National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists with 14 years of experience as a hypnotherapist. Robin is a person-centered therapist who works from both the mind/body and strength based perspectives and uses a variety of therapeutic modalities to help facilitate healing for her clients. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, fears, depression, grief, loss, OCD, energy psychology, low self-esteem, relaxation training, stress management, career issues, and anger management. She has knowledge and use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy as well as Rapid Trauma Resolution techniques.

She works with all age ranges and welcomes children, adolescents, and adults providing both individual and family group counseling.

Jill T Schechter, MSW, LCSW, received a BA degree from Washington University, in St. Louis, Missouri, with a double major in education and psychology. Originally from Chicago, she received a Masters Degree in Social Work from Loyola University, Chicago, in 1995, and was accredited as an LCSW in 1997. She has maintained a private practice, while also working in variety of settings. Jill has gained experience in community mental health, residential treatment, child welfare, and crisis intervention. Jill was also Executive Producer and Host of a local access cable TV show in the Chicago area, titled “Teens Talk Back,” featuring teens from area high schools in discussions of controversial issues such as sexual relationships and identity, academic and social pressures, and drug/alcohol use and abuse. She received a certificate of award for the show in 2002.

Jill moved from Chicago to Sarasota in 2002 and worked as a counselor for students of Ringling College of Art & Design for 2 years, followed by Manatee Glens Corporation for 8 years. She began working at the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry in 2014. She offers clinical diagnostic assessment and treatment through individual and family psychotherapy. She treats adults of all ages as well as adolescents, utilizing psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Therapy, both long- and short-term is intended to provide relief from symptoms resulting from anxiety, stress, and depression. Therapy focuses on assisting the clients in forming realistic goals and in building and maintaining healthy coping mechanisms as a response to biological, psychological and environmental stressors. She also continues to maintain a private practice in Sarasota.

Toni Ann Serpe, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical and school psychologist. She earned her doctorate in school and community psychology from Hofstra University. Dr. Serpe’s pre-doctoral internships include work as a school psychologist in the public K-12 setting and as a clinical psychologist in the private practice setting. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, acute stress, neurodevelopmental conditions, and interpretation of psychoeducational evaluations for the purposes of educational planning.

Dr. Serpe’s clinical approach integrates the cognitive model with mindfulness approaches and behavioral interventions. She provides an evidence-based approach to treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Serpe believes in developing a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship with clients in order to help them meet their goals and achieve an overall sense of well being.

Brett Sondag, LMHC, received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice) from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL in 2017, and has received his LMHC license in early 2021. He has worked with substance abuse populations since 2014, and has developed an integrative model for substance use behaviors. Brett completed his graduate level training at Hartgrove Behavioral Health System in Chicago. During this time, he facilitated CBT education with acute inpatient groups, and practiced individual therapy in their outpatient clinic with children, adolescents and adults with mental health concerns.

He enjoys utilizing CBT and ACT skills based approaches to help clients develop the self-efficacy to achieve behavioral wellness. While he also enjoys the use of Person-Centered and Psychodynamic approaches to help clients develop insight into their own thoughts and ways of being that contribute to their present stress. Brett moved to Sarasota in June 2018 when started with CRP. At the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, Brett conducts individual psychotherapy as well as helps to coordinate the adult mental health, adolescent mental health and substance abuse IOP programs. In conjunction, he assists psychiatric providers with mental health evaluations for clients seeking medication management and other therapeutic services.

Rich Syring is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. Rich grew up in mid-Michigan and received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1994. His early career included work in the public school system, first as a teacher and then as a school counselor until his retirement from Michigan in 2019. After moving to Florida, Rich earned his Florida license and has been working in clinical mental health since.

Rich believes that the therapeutic process is a partnership between therapist and client to achieve goals that help the client learn how to manage their issues in daily life to become more socially, mentally, and emotionally stable until they can eventually do it independently without the need for therapy. His approach is to empower individuals to live their lives to the fullest through personal growth. His practice is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a strong foundation in Choice Theory.

Rich has extensive experience in working with adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples. He specializes in anxiety, depression, parenting skills, couples therapy, loss, and acceptance. Clients who believe that they can’t overcome their issues find comfort in knowing they are not alone in their experiences and can develop skills that allow them to control their issues rather than letting their issues control them.

Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern licensed in the state of Florida. Prior to earning her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, she worked with children and adolescents in foster care. She also has experience as a Registered Behavior Technician, where she provided therapeutic support to children on the autism spectrum and implemented treatment plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Natalie has experience working with clients across the lifespan including LGBTQ+ individuals and from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. She is culturally trained and committed to providing inclusive, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. While she enjoys supporting individuals of all ages, Natalie has a particular passion for working with children and adolescents, integrating evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral strategies, behavioral interventions, and strengths-based approaches to promote growth and emotional well-being.

In addition to individual counseling, Natalie has worked with families and couples, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles to support communication, emotional regulation, and relational healing. She enjoys utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and achieve personal growth.

Jessie speaks Spanish and English fluently, and earned her Master’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Mental Health Counseling, from Albizu University in Miami, where she graduated with honors. Jessie specializes in trauma therapy, providing support to both adults and adolescents who have experienced sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. In addition to her trauma work, Jessie has many years of experience working with the elderly population, helping clients navigate complex issues such as depression and anxiety. Her empathetic approach and commitment to mental health wellness enable her to offer personalized care that fosters healing and personal growth.

Olga is an Art-based therapist, psychodramatist, and facilitator of group work. Olga had graduated as a psychologist from Moscow Pedagogical University, worked in Red Cross Society, Social and Psychological Your Center ‘’DOORS’’ (Moscow).

Olga isa also a fully accredited trainer of Playback Theatre (Centre of Playback Theatre), co-founder the playback theatre «New Jazz» (Russia). Playback theatre is a type of psychological and social theatre which helps support people in different phases of life’s challenges. Additionally, she is a co-founder and an art-director of Vozdukh Center, an integrative project of physical and improvisational theatre (Russia) www.vozdukh.center

Olga’s areas of work and interests span personal development based on art, theatre, embodiment, development of emotional intelligence and communicative skills.

Olga brings the innovative techniques of addressing mental health challenges through theater and art and at the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry she leads support groups based on Listening Hour method and playback theatre.

Svetlana received her Masters Degree in Psychology and Teacher of Psychology from Moscow State University in 2001. Her professional experience includes work with international non-governmental organizations such as UNICEF, Medicine San Frontiers (Doctors without Borders), AFEW (Moscow) where she worked with vulnerable populations – street children, dysfunctional families, drug users, prisoners, sex-workers and others. Her work also included educating specialists in helping them to understand special psychological needs of those groups.

Prior to joining CRP, Svetlana has worked in the business environment for more than 15 years, helping companies develop top leaders, teams and the business itself. More than 10 years of her professional experience is in managing teams of 5 to 50 people in the field of adult education and development. During this time, she has developed numerous trainings based on her own research and methodologies.

Svetlana’s professional areas of work include personal development through the development of awareness and the ability to self-regulate, the freedom to be yourself and the joy of being with others. At the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry Svetlana works with all clients on individual basis as well as in group settings.