Clinical Team
Dr. Leonardo Vando, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Leonardo Vando is a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience in treating the full spectrum of psychiatric and addictive disorders. He specializes in treating complex conditions requiring integration of genetic, metabolic, cultural, and psychosocial data points in order to achieve reduction of symptoms and promote healing. Dr. Vando attended Sacred Heart University as a chemistry undergrad and received a medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine. He trained as a psychiatrist and addictionologist in NYC’s Beth Israel Medical Center.
Natalie Faladova, MSW, Advanced CASAC
Clinical Director
Dianne Etienne, CRPA
Peer Advocate
Sage Arno, CASAC-T
COUNSELOR
Marisol Montes, BA
ADMISSIONS /INTAKE MANAGER
Marisol comes to Seek Counseling with four years’ experience in office management, social services, and patient advocacy. Ms. Montes earned her BA in psychology from City University of New York-College of Staten and has quickly become one of key team members by helping patients steer through the substance use treatment process.