Acheron Psychiatry

11/18/2025

Have you ever had a "conversation" with ? Before you engage again, see what our clinical director, Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, has to say about it in Psychology Today. You may find her tips helpful in protecting yourself against getting overly invested!

Does ChatGPT Have Problematic Personality Traits? | Psychology Today

Understanding how ChatGPT is designed to engage us is key to protecting ourselves against it.

09/23/2025

📚Dr. Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman, a key opinion leader in this area, has just published a powerful article on The Science of Cognitive Health in Psychology Today, raising an alarm on how digital environments are changing the way children’s brains function—and offers a solution on what parents, educators, and mental health professionals can do to support executive function in the next generation.

🧠 From planning and problem-solving to impulse control, these cognitive skills are foundational—and Dr. Sacks-Zimmerman offers practical insight into how to preserve and strengthen them in an increasingly digital world.
📖 Read it here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-cognitive-health/202509/getting-our-kids-brains-back-on-track (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-cognitive-health/202509/getting-our-kids-brains-back-on-track)

📩 Let us know your thoughts or reach out to learn more about our neurocognitive services at www.acheronpsych.com (http://www.acheronpsych.com)

09/19/2025

We’re back with another mural update! 🎨
�Amanda Jones is continuing to transform our space with her thoughtful, expressive art. Every day brings a new detail, and we’re loving the way it’s coming together.

This mural reflects the kind of space we’re building here at Acheron—one full of color, meaning, and care. Can’t wait to show you the final result soon!

09/18/2025

Please welcome Ron Strum, one of our new therapy interns at Acheron!
�Ron brings an integrative approach to care—drawing from psychodynamic principles, mindfulness-based practices, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. 🧘‍♂️🧠

His background in marketing, spirituality, and wellness supports his commitment to helping clients grow with authenticity and clarity.
We’re so excited to have Ron on our team! 💫

09/17/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, founder of Acheron Psychiatry and faculty member of Cultivating Joy, spoke on a special panel this past Saturday, 9/13, as part of the Emerging Leaders program.

Dr. Zimmerman was joined by Dr. Michelle Scargle and Dr. Rohini Kanniganti to discuss the foundations of building and sustaining KAP (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) practices, retreats, and therapeutic groups.

This conversation offered both practical insights and heartfelt wisdom from three clinicians dedicated to integrated, community-rooted healing.
Thank you to Jayne Gumpel for hosting this beautiful space.

09/17/2025

Please welcome Josh Rivera to the Acheron Nurse Practitioner intern team!�Josh is a lifelong New Yorker and registered nurse with nearly a decade of experience in care. He lives in Brooklyn with his husband and their two adorable French bulldogs 🐾, and he’s passionate about the healing power of therapy.
�Now stepping into the world of Nurse Practitioners, Josh brings compassion, curiosity, and a deep desire to support others. We’re so happy to have him with us!

09/16/2025

Growth Without Shame: Group Therapy for Substance Use
Starts October 7 in NYC.

This group is for anyone looking to reflect, reset, and grow—without expectations of perfection or sobriety.
🕔 Tuesdays | 5:15 PM
📍 11 Broadway, NYC
Facilitators: Darcy Montana, MHC-LP & Danielle Andreotta, LMFT
🔗 Learn more: https://acheronpsych.com/growth-without-shame-substance-use-group-therapy-nyc (https://acheronpsych.com/growth-without-shame-substance-use-group-therapy-nyc)

09/15/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Michal Segal to our intern team at Acheron!�Michal is a native New Yorker and experienced nurse with over a decade in the field. With a love for dogs 🐶 and houseplants 🌿, she brings a calming, thoughtful presence to her clinical work.

Now stepping into her new role as a Nurse Practitioner Intern, she’s bringing warmth and curiosity to her journey in mental health. We’re so excited to have her on the team!

09/12/2025

Better Together: Men’s Process Group
Start Date: October 6 | Virtual | Mondays at 6 PM

You don’t have to go it alone. This group offers a space for male-identifying individuals to talk about what really matters—stress, identity, relationships, purpose.
No pressure to be anything other than yourself. No fixing. Just connection and real conversation.
Facilitated by therapists Alessandra Licul, LMHC & Danielle Andreotta, LMFT
🔗 Learn more + sign up: https://acheronpsych.com/better-together-mens-group-therapy (https://acheronpsych.com/better-together-mens-group-therapy)

09/11/2025

Please join us in welcoming Jenna Zucker — one of Acheron’s amazing new MSW interns! 🙌
�Jenna is a 2nd-year social work student at Rutgers and brings a background in Medicare navigation, disability access, and trans-affirming care. They’re passionate about creating supportive spaces for people of all ages 🤝💛

09/11/2025

Living with chronic pain can affect more than just your body—it touches your energy, your mood, your joy. The Strength Within is a virtual support group designed to help you manage both the emotional and physical toll of chronic illness.

🗓 Starts Sept 17
🕕 Wednesdays at 6 PM (8 weeks)
💻 Virtual via Zoom
👥 With Heather Hamilton & Dr. Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman
This group offers real tools, space to talk about the hard stuff, and a community that gets it.
💙 Learn more & sign up here: https://acheronpsych.com/the-strength-within-chronic-pain-group-therapy (https://acheronpsych.com/the-strength-within-chronic-pain-group-therapy)

09/10/2025

🌱 Help us welcome Dana Drori, one of our newest interns at Acheron!
�Dana is earning her MSW at Columbia with a focus on psychedelic-assisted therapy. With a background in the arts and training in somatic approaches, she brings warmth, creativity, and grounded care to the therapy space.