Judy Tam, DMD is a general dentist who treats patients at our health center in Harlem. Dr. Tam completed her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University and her dental degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She completed her residency at the Brooklyn V.A. Medical Center.
Maria Pizzirusso, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She treats patients at our Washington Heights Health Center in Manhattan. Maria earned both her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Columbia University School of Nursing. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Public Health from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where her primary focus was on health promotion and disease prevention.
Emily Brock, LMSW is a Behavioral Health Therapist. She treats patients at our Williamsburg Health Center in Brooklyn. Emily completed her graduate degree at the Silberman School of Social Work.
Colin Williams, DDS is a dentist. He treats patients at our East New York/Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Williams completed his dental degree at NYU College of Dentistry. He completed his General Practice Residency (GPR) at Peninsula Hospital.
Dana Kidney, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Health Therapist. She treats patients at our Williamsburg Health Center. Dana completed her graduate degree at Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.
Anne Rousselot, LCSW is a Behavioral Health Regional Manager and Behavioral Health Therapist. She treats patients at all Manhattan centers. Anne completed her graduate degree at Columbia University.
Hina Afridi, LMSW is a Licensed Masters Social Worker. She treats patients at our School Based Health Center at Seward Park. Hina Afridi completed her graduate degree at Columbia University School of Social Work.
Bensy Benjamin, LCSW is a Behavioral Health Therapist. She treats patients at our Harlem/Helen B. Atkinson Health Center. Bensy Benjamin completed her graduate degree at Adelphi University.
Bensy specializes in evidence-based modalities which include Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Bensy has advanced training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) through New York University, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDRIA and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy through Access Mindfulness.
Jay Pulitano, LMSW is a Behavioral Health Therapist. He treats patients at our Washington Heights Health Center. Jay completed his graduate degree at CUNY Hunter College. He completed his internship at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.
Jay Pulitano takes an open-minded, inquisitive, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach in his work as a behavioral health therapist. He approaches his work through an anti-oppressive lens, taking into consideration the impact of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, able-ism, and other oppressive systems on one’s behavioral health. Jay Pulitano uses a variety of techniques in
his clinical work, including bringing awareness to the impact of a patient’s personal history, teaching relaxation/mindfulness skills, and collaborating with a patient to identify and reshape the thought patterns that have a negative influence on emotions and behavior. Having 5+ years of experience serving the LGBTQ community in community health settings, Jay Pulitano is especially passionate about working with queer and trans individuals.
