New Jersey families, when you know it’s time, Brightline is the right place
Our new pediatric mental health clinic is open in Brooklyn — schedule your child’s first appointment today. Columbus Circle and Lake Success clinics opening fall 2025!
What Brightline offers to families in New Jersey
Care for every child starts with a two-step diagnostic evaluation. Step one is an in-depth, 1.5-hour conversation with a Brightline therapist. Step two is a 1-hour follow-up session for evaluation results and care path recommendation.
The goal? That you come away holding a care plan you helped create, knowing we truly understand your needs. From there, Brightline will recommend one of these paths:
Psychological Testing
Autism
Learning differences
Giftedness and school readiness
Memory and cognitive skills
General Therapy and Psychiatry
Persistent low mood, lack of motivation, withdrawal
Trauma and stress
Physical symptoms without an identified medical cause
Sustained difficulties with everyday tasks
Anxiety Program
Worries and fears, difficulty concentrating
Physical symptoms (like racing heart)
Feeling nervous, restless, edgy, afraid, or fearful
Avoidance of things they need or want to do
OCD Program
Repeated or ritualized behaviors that are driven by anxiety, fear, or disgust
Overdoing things more than is needed
Fear of not doing something “just right”
Avoiding things they need or want to do
Intrusive thoughts about any number of topics
ADHD Program
Difficulties paying attention
Difficulty sitting still
Distracting or disruptive behaviors
Impulsive actions
Disruptive Behaviors Program
Tantrums and other behavioral upsets
Impulsive actions
Troubling behaviors at school or with friends
Difficulty following directions
In-person care in Brooklyn Heights. Virtual care from home.
Diagnostic evaluations, generalized outpatient therapy and psychiatry, and our Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and Disruptive Behaviors Program sessions can all be held in person at our Brooklyn clinic or virtually, based on family preference and clinical recommendation. Psychological testing must be held in person at our Brooklyn clinic; follow-up sessions can be held in person or virtually. Your child’s therapist will work with you to find the balance that is right for your family and the goals you have for your child.
Brooklyn Heights
32 Court Street, Suite 808
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Lake Success and Columbus Circle opening fall 2025!
The Lake Success clinic on Long Island and the Columbus Circle clinic in Manhattan will start seeing patients in the fall of 2025.
Lake Success
3000 Marcus Ave, Ste 3E01
New Hyde Park, NY 11201
Columbus Circle
330 W 58th St, Ste 611
New York, NY 10019
Meet some of our providers
Noora Abdulkerim, PhD
Dr. Abdulkerim has experience working with families in both clinical and school settings, and understands that parent support is vital to their child’s treatment and goals. Curious, compassionate, and dedicated, Dr. Abdulkerim is passionate about helping kids find healthy ways to stay grounded and learn about their own feelings.
Ramya Chunduri, LCSW
Ramya Chunduri has worked with children and families in hospitals (OB, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric oncology) and in private practice/telehealth specifically regarding OCD, behavior concerns, and ADHD.
Jessica Cohen, LCSW
Jessica Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with focus areas of Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, Trauma, ADHD, Divorce/Separation, LGBQ+, BIPOC, Child & Adolescent.
Joanna Katsigeorgis, PsyD
Dr. Katsigeorgis's focus areas include Anxiety, Disruptive Behaviors, ADHD, OCD, Life transitions, Anger management, LGBQ+.
Caroline Mendel, PsyD
Focus areas: Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, ADHD, OCD, Life transitions, Anger management, Tics/Tourette’s
Michele Neuhaus, LMHC, LCAT, MA
Michele Neuhaus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), andLicensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a Master of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creativity Development degree.
Hannah Rush, MSN, FNP, PMHNP
Hannah Rush is dedicated to helping patients navigate their mental health challenges with compassion and expertise. Serving the vibrant communities of New York, she specializes in medication management focusing on evidence-based practices tailored to each individual's needs. With a dual board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, Hannah approaches mental health care holistically.
Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD
For the last ten years, Dr. Ryszewska has worked in various settings with families who present with a wide variety of care needs. She’s adept at conducting psychological assessments, therapy, skills training, and parent coaching. Dr. Ryszewska is an advocate of early intervention and is passionate about teaching the coping mechanisms that help kids and families navigate challenges.
Meet some of our providers
Noora Abdulkerim, PhD
Dr. Abdulkerim has experience working with families in both clinical and school settings, and understands that parent support is vital to their child’s treatment and goals. Curious, compassionate, and dedicated, Dr. Abdulkerim is passionate about helping kids find healthy ways to stay grounded and learn about their own feelings.
Ramya Chunduri, LCSW
Ramya Chunduri has worked with children and families in hospitals (OB, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric oncology) and in private practice/telehealth specifically regarding OCD, behavior concerns, and ADHD.
Jessica Cohen, LCSW
Jessica Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with focus areas of Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, Trauma, ADHD, Divorce/Separation, LGBQ+, BIPOC, Child & Adolescent.
Joanna Katsigeorgis, PsyD
Dr. Katsigeorgis's focus areas include Anxiety, Disruptive Behaviors, ADHD, OCD, Life transitions, Anger management, LGBQ+.
Caroline Mendel, PsyD
Focus areas: Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, ADHD, OCD, Life transitions, Anger management, Tics/Tourette’s
Michele Neuhaus, LMHC, LCAT, MA
Michele Neuhaus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), andLicensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a Master of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creativity Development degree.
Hannah Rush, MSN, FNP, PMHNP
Hannah Rush is dedicated to helping patients navigate their mental health challenges with compassion and expertise. Serving the vibrant communities of New York, she specializes in medication management focusing on evidence-based practices tailored to each individual's needs. With a dual board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, Hannah approaches mental health care holistically.
Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD
For the last ten years, Dr. Ryszewska has worked in various settings with families who present with a wide variety of care needs. She’s adept at conducting psychological assessments, therapy, skills training, and parent coaching. Dr. Ryszewska is an advocate of early intervention and is passionate about teaching the coping mechanisms that help kids and families navigate challenges.
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Our Engagement Specialist team will contact you to discuss your situation, explain the process, and schedule your appointment.
Thank you for contacting Brightline and requesting an appointment. Appointments tend to fill up quickly, so please call us at (718) 715-1585 if you would like faster service. Brightline Engagement Specialists are available Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 7:00pm ET.