Meet Our Team:

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Todd Rochman, MD received his Psychiatric training at St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in NYC as a Fellow of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Rochman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Preventative Medicine in the specialty of addiction medicine. He is a long standing member of The American Psychiatric Association. In 1987 he moved to the Hudson Valley and began his career in mental health. Dr. Rochman has practiced in virtually every corner of the field including but not limited to; Attending Psychiatric Staff for fifteen years at St Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie NY. Twenty years of Forensic Consultative services for the Dutchess County Department of Mental Health. Six years serving as Chairman and Chief of Psychiatry at St Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh NY. 

Dr. Rochman has expertise in Adult and Adolescent care treating all mental health needs. As a board certified Psychopharmacologist, Dr. Rochman is available to provide Assessments and Medication management 

Christopher had been in direct clinical practice since 1988 bringing a history of working effectively with those who feel lost: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and having an experience of being emotionally "stuck" in patterns that seem to have a life of their own. 

Christopher is specifically trained in Individual, Couples and Family Gestalt Psychotherapy, accentuated by cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing strategies, Family Systems theory, rational emotive theory, client centered and solution focused strategies.

Christopher is also a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and also OASAS certified to provide court evaluations. 

Christopher believes in “Together we can move through it and out.”

Rebeca  is a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Master CASAC  with over twelve years of experience in the human service, substance use  disorders, and mental health disorders treatment field.

Beginning in 2012, Rebeca  worked as a CASAC for the Veritas Villa Foundation, an inpatient SUD  rehab in Kerhonkson, NY and then for the Step One outpatient program  from 2017 to 2019 as both a Primary Therapist and Intake Specialist.  2019 Rebeca accepted a position at Hudson River Housing (HRH) and the Salvation Army locations as a Site Supervisor, then in 2024, Rebeca assumed her current role as owner and Clinical Director for Hudson River Healing Services.

Rebeca  has studied many modalities to bring healing to those in need; for  example: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing  (MI), Family Systems Therapy, 12-Step Facilitation Therapy, Harm  Reduction Strategies, Person-Centered Therapy, Parenting Journey in  Recovery, Crisis Intervention, and Strength Perspective.

Rebeca is a lifelong learner inspired by the collaborative relationships she has experienced over the years. Rebeca  believes that life is an extraordinary journey, a tapestry woven with  countless events, moments, experiences, and emotions that shape our  identity and have a profound and intricate effect on who we are. Rebeca  strives to connect each thread that binds us together and work with the  individual to explore the opportunity for change in the mental,  emotional, physical, social, and spiritual domains. Hope is possible and  "in any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth  or step back into safety." 

Kimberly holds a Masters in Nursing Administration from Wilkes  University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and earned a Post-Masters  Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from  Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY.  She is an active member of  the American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses  Association, and Postpartum Support International. With a Masters in  Nursing Science and board certification as a PMHNP, Kim specializes in  conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions,  and developing individualized treatment plans that integrate therapy,  medication management, and holistic care strategies. 

She  is committed to providing compassionate, culturally competent,  evidence-based mental health care to individuals across the lifespan,  with a special focus on women’s mental health, including postpartum  depression and trauma.  Kimberly is passionate about fostering a safe,  supportive environment where patients feel empowered to discuss their  mental health needs.  In this role, she is eager to make a meaningful  impact by addressing mental health challenges, advocating for patients,  and contributing to a culture of wellness and recovery.

Dr. James J. Weidel PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC received his PhD in Nursing  and Health Studies at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. He  holds masters in family nurse practitioner from the Medical University  of South Carolina in Charleston, SC, and a post-masters certificate in  psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from the University of  Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. He is an active member  in the American Nurses Association, the Psychiatric Nurses Association,  and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. He serves on the  board of directors for Nurses House, a non-profit organization, with a  mission to help registered nurses in need. He holds an adjunct professor  position at Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences at  Florida International University. James has worked with the pediatric  and adult populations in residential and outpatient settings for over 22  years. James was raised in the Hudson Valley/Catskill region. His  primary area of specialty is medication management and cognitive  behavioral and psychodynamic approaches in individuals with impulsivity  and attention disorders, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders,  bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. In his free times, James  enjoys travelling and reading about history. 

Ashlee is an experienced licensed social worker having worked with children and adolescents of all ages; as well as with the adult and elder adult populations. She has worked in a variety of settings, including early intervention programs, preschools, outpatient mental health/ addition settings, Skilled Nursing Facilities, as well as within family homes working private cases. Ashlee has experience with a variety of individuals including but not limited to Severe Mental Health, Addiction, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities and Homelessness. 

Ashlee highly values the client/ therapist relationship and takes an approach in which is tailored to each individual, ensuring all clients receive the most supportive and beneficial level of care possible. 

Ashlee received training from Fordham University School of Social Work. She has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Strengths Perspective, Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT), as well as Play Therapy ranging from early childhood to adolescent. 

In her free time, Ashlee loves taking yoga classes to build her practice, cooking and perfecting recipes, traveling to new places (working toward traveling the US at the moment!) and is currently working on writing her own cookbook.

John is a resident counselor for the Salvation Army program in Rochester NY. John has worked in the field for 20 years, from resident manager, intake coordinator to counselor. John has a passion for working with people struggling to gain control over their lives. John has been working with substance abuse and mental health clients in Rochester NY. John has taken the role of becoming a part of the Hudson River Healing Services team as a CASAC T clinician to further his ability to walk alongside of clients.

Mary  describes herself as a "Human Service Worker" and has accumulated  extensive experience in this field. She began her career in  Philadelphia, with positions at Devereux, group homes, a homeless  shelter, and supervisory roles at Woodhaven Center and Philadelphia  State Hospital. 

She  moved to New York and continued working in the field at 2 county ARC  locations, Office of Children and Family Services (formerly DFY) and NYS  Department of Corrections. At OCFS and Corrections, she developed and  supervised substance use programs for approximately 20 years. After  those experiences, she worked part time in the capacity of CASAC  Counselor at MARC, MHA, Vertex Outpatient, St. Joseph's Rehab in Saranac  Lake, and Step One. 

Mary  continues to enjoy the challenge of working with the human condition,  no matter what the labeled population. She has witnessed remarkable  changes through the therapeutic relationship, consistency,  responsibility, and a support system.

Mary  graduated from Villanova University with a BA in Sociology and Antioch  University with an M.Ed. In Counseling. She is currently credentialed as  a Master CASAC.

Jena is a graduate of Adelphi University School of Social Work where she earned her LMSW, she also has an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Marist College. Jena has worked within schools, Nursing Homes, Outpatient mental health and addiction services, and Christian-based private practices. Jena has experience working with populations of all ages. Jena works to provide her clients with support and empathy while focusing on their strengths and the goals they want to reach. Jena believes in empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and to work towards the changes they want to see. Jena has extensive experience in treatment of a variety of issues while using Evidence Based Practices-treatment that is researched and proven effective. She primarily uses a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), Art Therapy, Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Harm Reductions, Seeking Safety, Person Centered approaches and Humanistic therapy.

I  have been in the medical healthcare field for over 20 years. I started in my early 20s as a phlebotomist, then I did nursing for approximately  15 years, and now I am an OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate(CRPA).  I’ve always loved helping people and giving back. There was a time in my  life where I wasn’t doing so good. I, fortunately, was able to turn my  life around and wanted to find a way that I could give back and also  remain sober and thriving. Practicing as a trained CRPA has given that  to me. I absolutely love what I do. I am able to be myself, relate to a  lot of different people and how they are feeling, and help them as they  move through their treatment for addiction.