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Gonzalo Laje, MD, MHCM, MHSC, FAPA
Dr. Gonzalo Laje is a distinguished psychiatrist, clinical researcher, and healthcare leader with over 25 years of expertise in psychopharmacology and psychiatric genetics. Board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Laje maintains an active clinical practice across age groups and is widely recognized for his work in the diagnosis and treatment of complex, treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Laje spent nearly a decade at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he focused on pharmacogenetics, neuroimaging, clinical trials, genetic disorders (rare disorders), and novel psychiatric interventions. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and several book chapters and is a co-inventor on two patents. His work has been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times.
Rene P. Laje, PHD, LCSW-C
Dr. Rene P. Laje holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from Fordham University and an M.A. in Gerontology from the University of Northern Colorado. She began her research career at the New York State Psychiatric Institute / Columbia University, where she served as a Clinical Trials Manager in the Smoking Cessation Clinic. In this role, she oversaw clinical research operations, coordinated multi-site studies, and co-authored peer-reviewed publications on smoking cessation and relapse prevention. Dr. Laje held positions as Director of Social Work and Research Associate at the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington under Jiska Cohen-Mansfield, as well as at the New York City Department for the Aging.
She has written and presented extensively on aging, Alzheimer's, caregiving, and behavioral health, with a research portfolio that spans clinical trials, applied gerontological studies, and translational behavioral research.
Yasmin Meyers, LCSW-C
Yasmin Meyers, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical with 18 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, divorce, and life transitions. She engages parents as partners in treatment to support meaningful progress within the family system. Yasmin creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can fully engage in the therapeutic process, develop adaptive coping skills, and realize their inherent growth potential. Her strength-based, person-centered approach is tailored to each client and informed by extensive training in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from The Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Tel Aviv, is a Board Approved Supervisor, has completed Level II Gottman Method Couples Therapy training, is certified in the SPACE program for supporting anxious children, and has advanced training in Play Therapy and Sandplay Therapy.