Dr. Mira Sachdev
by Renée Layman, LMHC
Division Director – Clinical Services
Last month, Parent-Child Center welcomed a new Medical Director to the team! Dr. Mira Sachdev is board-certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. She recently moved to Palm Beach County from the suburbs of Washington, D.C. She was employed as an adolescent psychiatrist at the Cheltenham Youth Facility. Dr. Sachdev completed her training in General and Child Psychiatry at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York and she attended medical school at the University of Miami School of Medicine.
Michele Goldberg
By Shelli Appelbaum, Program Director, ECW
The ECW Program is proud to welcome our new Pediatric Nurse Specialist, Michele Goldberg, BSN, RN. She has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University. She has been a Pediatric Nurse for the last 11 years with experience in hospital, pediatric office, after-hours, and pre-school settings. Michele currently lives in Boynton Beach with her husband and 2 daughters. She joined our ECW team as a Pediatric Nurse Specialist in January.
Amy Hoffmann
by Marla Berger, Outpatient Program Director
Amy Hoffmann is the newest therapist within the outpatient department. Amy was a student intern from Florida Atlantic University and following her graduation, she was hired to provide therapy to children and families. Amy has provided Behavior Analysis for children with special needs for over 15 years. Her interest in helping the whole family make positive changes led her to completing her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Amy has attended trainings on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Process Outcomes, and Play Therapy. She is a wonderful learner and has a passion for the field. We are so proud to have her here at Parent-Child Center.
Brittnee Patience
by David Tkac, Program Director, Child Life
Brittnee Patience, CCCLS has a Bachelors of Science degree in Child Life and is a Certified Child Life Specialist; she has recently joined the Child Life Program. Brittnee is currently working with the patients and families on the hematology/oncology unit and pediatric emergency room. It is Brittnee’s goal to establish a stress free hospital environment for both the patients and their families.
Marinela Masters
by Kristina Scimeca, Crossroads Program Director
Crossroads has a new resident manager!! Marianela Masters has joined our team. Marianela began working with Crossroads on January 11, 2010. Marianela and I have worked together in the past when she was employed as a therapeutic foster parent. Marianela worked with severely emotionally disturbed youth as a therapeutic foster parent for the last 7 years. Marianela was born and raised in Costa Rica. In Costa Rica she worked with troubled youth for many years. She moved to the U.S. in 1989 at the age of 25. She continued to work with troubled youth and shortly after coming to the U.S. earned her A.A. degree in accounting. Marianela also has a background in international sales. Marianela is bilingual which adds a great component to our program. She is a very detailed and organized person who is self motivated and consistent. Marianela has one daughter, Chelsea, who is a junior at Duke University. In her spare time Marianela enjoys crafts and gardening.
Welcome aboard!!