Spectrum Behavioral PC
Full Range of Mental Health Treatment
Staff and Locations

Sunil Saxena, M.D.


Dr. Saxena is a psychopharmacologist whose specialty is the treatment of Mood and Anxiety disorders.  Dr. Saxena has conducted research on Mood disorders and has been affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City in the past.  He is also a Consultant to Foundation for Mood Disorders in New York City. He is currently investigating role of Lithium in Neuro-protection.

Dr. Saxena maintains a private practice in White Plains, NY, and Stamford, CT. He is also affiliated with a clinic specializing in Bipolar Disorder in NYC.

After completing his residency in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, he additionally completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Saxena is the recipient of several awards, including 'Outstanding Resident Award' from the Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), AstraZeneca award, and other awards including Minority Fellowship from the American Psychiatric Association (APA).  He has served on the American Psychiatric Association's Steering Committee for Practice Guidelines for Psychiatric Disorders.


Minesh Patel, M.D.


Dr. Patel is trained as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who provides psychiatric evaluations of adults, children and adolescents. Dr. Patel works out of Stamford and White plains offices.

Lisa Sullivan, PhD


Dr Sullivan is a licensed psychologist who has experience working with the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders. She provides cognitive behavioral, Solution- Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She believe that therapy is a collaborative process between client and psychologist. Ideally, she works with her clients  to identify their goals, and to find the best way to make those goals a reality. She works with a strengths based solution focus.  She also provides testing/ assessment for ADD/ADHD, Memory issues, and Cognitive ability.  She received her doctorate from Fordham University and completed her internship at Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Poughkeepsie. She works in the Stamford office. 

Stacy Chernin, LMFT 


Ms. Chernin specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has years of experience in doing individual therapy, group therapy and Couple's therapy. Her areas of expertise is in Mood Disorder including Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Marital Conflicts and PTSD. She maintains her own private practice in Long Island and is affiliated with a clinic in NYC and White Plains, NY.

Holly Bristow, LCSW


Ms. Bristow has over 25 years of experience with working with children, adolescents and families. She provides individual therapy, play therapy for children, social skills groups, and family therapy. She also specializes in parenting, meditation and relaxation therapies in groups and individual sessions. 

Alison Kuchta LCSW


Ms. Kuchta has experience with individual, group, couples, and family therapy.  She works with children, adolescents, and adults. Alison specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, as well as grief, divorce, parenting, and other life adjustment issues. She uses a strengths based approach utilizing CBT and REBT models in order to best assist people improve their personal relationships and over all well being.

Stephanie Chesnov  PsyD 

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Dr. Chesnov specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. She received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from The George Washington University. Dr. Chesnov is trained in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques and incorporates them into her treatment approach based on the individual needs of the patient. She additionally provides comprehensive psychological evaluations, including testing for ADHD

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Our staff is well trained and courteous. They will provide you most comfortable and private treatment experience in the field of medical treatment.

Locations:

White Plains, NY Office: 170 Maple Avenue, Suite 203 (behind White Plains Hospital), White Plains, NY 10601. 

Phone: (914) 831-0941        Fax: (914) 514-1666

Stamford, CT Office:  30 Buxton Farm Rd, Suite 140 (off Merritt Parkway exit 35), Stamford, CT 06905.

Phone (203) 612-7511         Fax: (203) 930-3655

Email: childpsychny@aol.com

We accept several insurance plans including aetna, cigna, and unitedhealthcare. Major credit cards such as Mastercard, Discover and Visa are also accepted.