Lighthouse
Health Group
and in- office appointments.
Welcome to Lighthouse
Health Group
Lighthouse is a state-of-the-art office that employs a variety of professionals from a wide background of experience to help treat mental health and medical conditions.
Comprising a psychiatrist, psychologists, psychotherapists, nurse practitioner, and a rehab medical doctor, the Lighthouse team of experts uses modern and proven treatments which include psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, counseling, psychological testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), telemedicine, and much more.
We treat a wide variety of psychiatric issues, including depression, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, substance abuse, and phase of life changes.
The office even specializes in forensic evaluations and psycholegal issues.
Feel free to stop in, or contact us with any questions to see if we can help you!
Treatments & Services
CBT
Genetic
Testing
NeuroStar TMS
Psycholegal Services
NeuroStar TMS
NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).
While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.
Before Treatment
After Treatment
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.
Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:
Therapy sessions are conducted in your NeuroStar doctor's office
You can return to normal activities right away
You are awake during treatment
There are no negative effects on memory or sleep
It's covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare
Doctors / Therapists
Edward Zawadzki
D.O.
Dr. Edward Zawadzki, a psychiatrist, has been working in the field since 2004. He has a wealth of experience working with various populations, including geriatrics, adults, and young adults. Dr. Zawadzki has also worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and even in jails (yep…we said jails).
Ellen Babinsky
D.O.
A physiatrist in both calling and education, Dr. Ellen Babinsky graduated residency from Columbia/Cornell in Manhattan, NY. She is also Board Certified and fluent in Russian (smart girl, she is).
Ali Mandelblatt
Psy.D.
Dr. Ali Mandelblatt, a psychologist, has been working in the field since 2007. She works well with many populations, including adolescents, young adults, and adults. Dr. Mandelblatt has experience working in outpatient clinics, hospitals, private practices, and even in jails (she can tell some stories about that).
Daryl Ann Ross
ARNP
Ms. Daryl Ann Ross is a family nurse practitioner with board certification in psychiatric nursing practice. She has been working in the mental health field since 2008, and has a wide variety of experience within the profession. She has taken care of patients both as a psychiatric nurse, and more recently as a nurse practitioner, where she performs evaluations and prescribes treatments for psychiatric conditions.
Jamie Wintz
LMHC
Jamie has been practicing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in South Florida since 2010. Clients who have had negative experiences with therapy in the past have described her as “the therapist for people who think they hate therapy.” She has a laid-back style and she works collaboratively with her clients to ensure they are getting what they need out of therapy. We’re not just talking about the weather in here!
Lisa Smalheiser
Psy.D.
Dr. Lisa Smalheiser is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Florida. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a specialization in Forensic Psychology. Dr. Smalheiser completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Los Angeles County Detention Center through the Forensic Inpatient Program
Paulina Allen
LMHC
Paulina is a licensed mental health counselor and EMDR trained psychotherapist who uses mind-body techniques to help clients resolve inner traumas and break free from survival mode. Paulina believes that feeling stuck or hopeless are signals that our survival response is engaged. She understands the amount of emotional and nervous system overwhelm that can be triggered in this state and employs specific therapeutic techniques to engage each part of the brain’s unique healing abilities.
Patrick Kiley
LCSW
Patrick Kiley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. He earned his undergraduate degree in Social Work at Florida Atlantic University and his Master’s Degree at Barry University. He has extensive experience providing individual and family therapy to adults, couples, children, and adolescents and treating issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family and marital issues, grief and loss, and substance abuse.
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