Parallax Center, Inc.

Harnessing Expertise and Collaboration: Our Dedicated Team at Your Service

We take pride in our diverse and dedicated staff at the Parallax Center. Our team consists of esteemed professionals, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, and CASACs. Through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, we pool our expertise to support you in achieving your treatment goals. Rest assured; you'll receive comprehensive care from a team committed to your well-being.

Dr. Alexandra Fingesten

Dr. Alexandra Fingesten

Owner / Medical Director

Compassionate Medical Director and Dedicated Practitioner

Since 2002, Dr. Alexandra Fingesten has held the esteemed position of Medical Director at Parallax Center, overseeing all medical services, including psychiatric and withdrawal treatments. With a wealth of experience, she brings expertise and compassion to her role. Dr. Fingesten also maintains her thriving Internal Medicine practice.

Jacques Nir

Jacques Nir, LCSW

CEO at Parallax Center, Inc

Jacques Nir, LCSW, SIFI is the CEO of Parallax Center for their (816) outpatient medical withdrawal services and (822) outpatient treatment program. Jacques Nir, LCSW is a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work and continues his relationship with CUSSW as adjunct professor.

Holden LaPadula

Holden LaPadula

Admissions & Data System Coordinator

Holden LaPadula, is the Admissions Coordinator at Parallax Center, where he combines a strong background in health, psychology and clinical care to support individuals in recovery.

Vidushi Saxena

Vidushi Saxena, LCSW

822, IOP and Continuing Care Clinical Supervisor

Vidushi joined Parallax in 2020. With five years of experience in substance use treatment, she currently serves as the Clinical Supervisor for the 822, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Continuing Care programs

Colin Scull, MS-I

Colin Scull, MS-I

Counselor

A clinician at Parallax who conducts one-on-one and group counselling sessions, he just graduated from Columbia University in June 2025 with his Masters in Social Work and is joining us after interning here for the past year

Paige Graning

Paige Graning, LMSW

Intake Specialist

Paige Graning, LMSW, is an Intake Coordinator at Parallax. She is passionate about providing compassionate, client-centered care in the field of addiction and mental health.

Christina Nerone

Christina Nerone, LMSW

Intake Specialist

Christina is a Licensed Master Social Worker at the Parallax Center, where she conducts intakes, provides individual therapy, and collaborates closely with the medical team to support clients in outpatient detox and rehab

Rachel Philbrick

Rachel Philbrick

Nurse

Rachel is a Registered Nurse who joined Parallax in 2023 and specializes in substance abuse and addiction recovery

Pix Pendragon

Pix Pendragon

Nurse

Pix Pendragon is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in Nursing and over 5 years of experience in Substance Abuse.

Jessica Ortiz

Jessica Ortiz

Front Desk Admin

Jessica brings strong experience in administrative support and client services. She is highly skilled in managing daily front desk operations, including appointment scheduling, client intake, insurance verification, and coordination with clinical staff.

Jessica Sanchez, LMSW SIFI

Jessica Sanchez, LMSW SIFI

Counselor

Alexis Acca

Alexis Acca, LMSW

Detox Clinical Supervisor

Alexis joined Parallax in 2023. With two years of experience at the organization and a strong background in social work, she currently serves as the Clinical Supervisor for the Detox program.

Dianne Etienne

Dianne Etienne, CRPA

Dianne is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with hands-on experience supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from substance use disorders.

Kimberly Hanson

Billing Assistant

Kimberly joined Parallax in 2019 and helps streamline reimbursement for healthcare services. She works closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure accurate documentation, resolve billing discrepancies and respond to patient and insurance inquiries with care.

Christopher Mirabal, CASAC-T

Counselor/Weekend Intake

CASAC-T and Master's of Science in Education (TESOL) from SUNY Fredonia. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Waynesburg University (expected date of completion: May 2027).

June Stiller

Weekend/Holiday Front Desk Admin

In March 2019, I joined the Parallax Center as a weekend/Holiday receptionist—a meaningful opportunity, as my father passed away from alcoholism when I was 11.

Stephanie Roesser, RN

Nursing Supervisor

Stephanie joined the Parallax team in 2020 as a staff nurse and, with over five years of experience in Addiction Medicine, now serves as the Nursing Supervisor for all individuals across Parallax’s programs.

Ashley Coffey, SW-I

Counselor/Intern

Ashley provides individual therapy and facilitates multiple groups at Parallax. She is in awe of her clients strength and resilience everyday and strives to help clients diminish shame, empowering clients to find peace and joy throughout the recovery process.

Danielle Elie, LMSW

Counselor

Elizabeth Evans, CASAC

Counselor

Henry Weissberg, LMSW

Counselor

Joanna Krysztopik

Senior Billing Assistant

Lisa Drehmann

Staff Nurse

Kenneth Cintron

Marketing Coordinator

Maria Mendez, CASAC

Quality Assurance

Nazra Mobin

Operational Director

Paulina Shilevsky, SW-I

Counselor

Spriha Trivedy, P-LMHC

Counselor

Tonya Feimster, MH-I

Intern

OUTPATIENT DETOXIFICATION

Parallax Center, Inc.

145 East 32nd Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10016

Fax / eFax : 212-779-9288
Front Desk : 212-779-9207

Enrollment : admissions@parallaxcenter.com
General Inquiries : info@parallaxcenter.com