Amber Sarpy Johnson, PsyD - Licensed Psychologist (Lic.#: 3SSI00449300)
Dr. Sarpy Johnson is PGNNJ's senior clinical psychologist. She graduated with her PsyD from Rosemead school of Psychology in Biota University in 2000. She treats adults focusing on growth of self, with an eclectic Psychodynamic Family System approach. Her specialties include adjustment disorder, panic/anxiety, and depression. Amongst her versatile clinical experiences, she has served as a director of diversity services and a supervisor of clinical psychology students.

Steven Hertler, PsyD - Clinical Associate (TP# 083-921)
Dr. Hertler is permit holder of psychology and a graduate of Pace University’s Doctor of Psychology (Psy. D.) Program. He also holds a masters degree in school psychology with a NJ school certification as well as a doctorate in clinical child psychology. Dr. Hertler recognizes the value of collaboration with others and the utilization of a modern multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Hertler holds positions with the St. Barnabas health care system, Pace University and The College of New Rochelle. His specialties within clinical psychology include psychological testing and psychotherapy with children and adults.

Jasmine Aloni-Cohn, LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Lic#: 44SC04805100)
Ms. Aloni-Cohn has 18 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker. She received her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University School of Social Service. She also received an Advance Certificate in Psychotherapy from the Metropolitan Institute for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in New York City. She has been a therapist in various settings, including schools, employee assistance programs, outpatient mental health centers and community counseling services. She works with all age groups, providing a combination of individual, couples and family counseling.

Kathleen Downey, RN - Biofeedback Therapist (Lic.#: 26NO05640000)
Mrs. Downey is a New Jersey licensed Registered Professional Nurse and biofeedback therapist. She has an extensive background in psychiatric nursing and worked for several years at a Headache and Stress Related Disorder Center, providing biofeedback training, relaxation therapy and supportive therapy for patients with multiple disorders. These disorders include post traumatic stress, anxiety, panic disorder, migraine and muscle contraction headaches, hypertension and pain. Since 1991, she has worked with several neurologists, providing biofeedback training and supportive counseling to their patients, as well as addressing nutrition, exercise, and stress reducing techniques. She brings to PGNNJ a humanistic, as well as a holistic approach to stress and pain management, and helps patients to achieve a calm, relaxed state and increasingly regain control in their lives.

Bharati Palkhiwala, MD, FAPA - Consulting Psychiatrist
Dr. Palkhiwala is a NJ/NY licensed, board-certified adult psychiatrist with more than 30 years of experience in assessing and treating psychiatric disorders. She has held staff and consulting psychiatrist positions at several local hospitals and community agencies, including Bergen Regional, Barnet Hospital, Ramapo Ridge, UMDNJ, and Robert Yearger Mental Health Center. Dr. Palkhiwala specializes in adult psychopharmacology, is the recipient of the Wynona Lipman Award for significant contributions in the mental health field, and is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, New Jersey Psychiatric Association, and Northern NJ Chapter of NJPA. She has a private practice close to PGNNJ in Paramus.

Dimitry Premak, MD - Consulting Psychiatrist
Dr. Primak is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical experience in the field of mental health and psychiatry being a senior psychiatrist at the Bergen Regional Medical Center and in his private practice in Fairlawn, NJ.