Director-Co Founder
Rabbi David Sutton is a rabbinic leader of the Syrian community of Flatbush. He has completed training in pastoral counseling at Harvard University’s McLean Hospital. Together with Rabbi David Ozeirey, he is a senior rabbi at Yad Yosef Torah Center. Rabbi Sutton received his guidance in hashkafah and mussar from the famed mashgiach, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe in Yeshivat Be’er Yaacov, and learned halachah from the Sephardic leader and Rosh Yeshiva, Hacham Ben Sion Abba Shaul. Rabbi Sutton served as the educational coordinator for both the Boys Elementary and High School divisions at Yeshiva Shaare Torah, specializing in curriculum development and advancement.
Director of Clinical Coordination
Operations Manager
Ahava Greenberger is the operations manager at SIMHA and runs all administrative facets of the organization. She directs the case management division of SIMHA and conducts clinical screenings for all clients. Ahava graduated with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from LIU- Post University. She has extensive clinical and administrative experience in community mental health and private practice settings.
Clinical Coordinator
Adina Spearman, LCSW is a member of SIMHA’s clinical coordination team, providing psychiatric screenings, clinical assessments, and coordination of care. She leads SIMHA’s Clinical Collaboration program, which establishes and maintains relationships with therapists and psychiatrists across the tri-state area. Adina received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from CUNY- Hunter College and completed an Advanced Certificate program in Play Therapy at Brooklyn College. She has extensive experience working in community mental health centers and has treated children, teens, and adults.
Director - Rabbinical Training Program
Dr. Zimmerman is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice and Chairman of the Clinical Advisory Board for Magen New York. He holds a doctorate of psychology in School-Clinical and Child Psychology. Dr. Zimmerman has worked in public schools, the McShane counseling center, North Shore– LIJ’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, MercyFirst’s child-welfare agency, and Ohel’s clinics. In his practice, Dr. Zimmerman provides evaluation and treatment in English and Yiddish to individuals and families of all ages dealing with a wide array of psychological challenges.
LMHC, CASAC, Clinical Coordinator / Community Liaison
Isaac Setton is part of the Clinical Coordination team at SIMHA, where he provides clinical assessments, coordination of care and follow ups. He is also our Community Liaison, building connections with various community institutions and outside organizations to always ensure that our resources are plentiful. Isaac received his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and is also a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Isaac’s professional experiences included working at organizations such as The SAFE Foundation, SBH Counseling Center, Magen David Yeshivah High School, Yeshivah of Flatbush High School, Camp JD and Camp AllSport.
Assistant Director of Clinical Coordination
Adina Spearman, LCSW is the assistant director of SIMHA’s clinical coordination team, providing psychiatric screenings, clinical assessments, and coordination of care. She leads SIMHA’s Clinical Collaboration program, which establishes and maintains relationships with therapists and psychiatrists across the tri-state area. Adina received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from CUNY- Hunter College and completed an Advanced Certificate program in Play Therapy at Brooklyn College. She has extensive experience working in community mental health centers and has treated children, teens, and adults. She also has a private practice where she focuses on treating children and teens.
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