Victor Mensah, MD
Victor Mensah, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of complex and difficult-to-treat mood and personality presentations. He serves as Director of Neuromodulation at Richmond University Medical Center, where his work includes advanced interventional treatments for severe depression, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and accelerated TMS protocols for treatment-resistant depression.
Dr. Mensah is TMS-certified and has particular expertise in the care of patients whose symptoms have not responded adequately to standard medication approaches. His clinical work is informed by a deep interest in personality structure, longstanding relational patterns, and the psychological factors that can complicate recovery in patients with chronic depression, anxiety, and other persistent psychiatric conditions.
In addition to his interventional work, Dr. Mensah has training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and brings a nuanced, psychologically minded approach to treatment. He is especially interested in helping patients whose struggles are rooted not only in symptoms, but in enduring patterns of self-criticism, emotional rigidity, interpersonal difficulty, and complex inner conflict.
Dr. Mensah is also recognized for his commitment to academic medicine and physician education. He was the New York County Psychiatric Society Outstanding Faculty of 2026 in recognition of his dedication to resident teaching and medical education.
Chukwunwike (“Chike”) Okafor, MD
Sports Medicine & Primary Care Physician
Dr. Chike Okafor is a board-certified physician in both Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. A proud New Jersey native, he earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his Family Medicine residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore. He went on to complete fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Duke University, where he served as a team physician for collegiate athletics, including Duke University, Elon University, and North Carolina Central University.
With dual training, Dr. Okafor is able to provide truly comprehensive care — from preventive health and chronic disease management to specialized sports medicine services. His clinical expertise includes injury prevention, treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis management, concussion care, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
Beyond treating injuries and joint conditions, Dr. Okafor provides full-spectrum family medicine care, including annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, management of conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and same-day sick visits. He is passionate about building long-term relationships with patients of all ages and is committed to empowering each individual to take an active role in their health.
Lance Wobus, MD, MBA
Psychiatrist | TMS supervisor
Dr. Lance Wobus brings a blend of scientific rigor, business insight, and clinical expertise to psychiatry. Before becoming a physician, he built a career in astrophysics and scientific research at Columbia University, later earning an MBA from the University of Oxford and working at the intersection of science, innovation, and healthcare. This multidisciplinary background shaped the analytical and evidence-driven approach he brings to every aspect of patient care and to advancing the future of mental health treatment.
He treats a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders, with a focus on evidence-based Neuromodulation.
Dr. Wobus leads the practice’s Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) program. He is particularly passionate about expanding access to innovative, noninvasive treatments for depression and helping translate advances in neuroscience into meaningful clinical outcomes.
His interests include psychopharmacology, interventional psychiatry, digital health, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies into psychiatric care.
Dr. Wobus has authored publications and presented work spanning astrophysics, psychiatry, medical education, and mental health. Whether working with patients or collaborating on the future of psychiatric innovation, he combines scientific curiosity, strategic thinking, and compassionate care to help people achieve lasting recovery.
Callie Short, MA, LCAT
Callie Short is a Drama Therapist and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with experience working with diverse populations across the life span. Callie holds a BS in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and an MA in Drama Therapy from New York University.
Callie has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, including acute inpatient psychiatric units and community-based outpatient programs. Her clients hold diverse lived experiences, including experiencing depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, or navigating life stressors.
Callie utilizes a strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach to help clients meet their goals and develop effective coping strategies. She works collaboratively and creatively with clients and their families to explore, grow, and change the roles they hold in various aspects of their lives to meet their needs. She believes in the collective, liberative power of storytelling and play across communities, and places that idea at the forefront of her work with empathy and warmth.
Melanie Dobuler, LMSW
Therapist | Yoga & Meditation Instructor
Melanie is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from New York University. She also completed two 200-hour yoga teacher trainings with a focus in vinyasa yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Having practiced yoga since childhood, she brings a lifelong commitment to mind-body wellness into her clinical work.
Her therapeutic approach is holistic and individualized, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoanalytic therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
Melanie’s goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves, deepen self-understanding, and build trust in their own inner wisdom while creating meaningful, lasting change.
Melanie also offers private yoga and meditation sessions tailored to your individual wellness goals.
Giselle Perez, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Giselle Perez is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and NYU-trained clinician specializing in anxiety and depressive disorders. She integrates medication management with evidence-based therapies—including CBT, CBT-I, and ERP—within a holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive framework.
A proud Latina, Ms. Perez is fluent in Spanish and provides both therapy and medication management in Spanish, ensuring that patients can engage in treatment in the language and cultural context most comfortable to them. Her collaborative, compassionate style empowers patients to understand their symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and build lasting resilience.
In addition to her clinical work at Mensana Psychiatry, Ms. Perez continues to be actively involved in research and direct patient care at Mount Sinai Hospital, advancing evidence-based approaches to mental health treatment.
Giselle is excited to join Mensana Psychiatry and will be available for both Virtual and in-person appointments.
Michael Diorio, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Michael Diorio, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, relationship-centered healthcare. With experience in both primary care and inpatient psychiatry, Michael recognizes the close connection between physical and mental health and believes exceptional care begins with listening to each patient’s unique story.
Michael provides comprehensive primary care for adults, including annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and the management of acute illnesses and chronic conditions. He is collaborative with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that emphasize prevention, long-term wellness, and evidence-based medical care. His goal is not only to treat illness but to help patients achieve and maintain their best possible health.
Known for his approachable and collaborative style, Michael strives to create an environment where patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable discussing their health concerns. He believes informed patients make empowered patients, taking time to educate individuals about their conditions, explain treatment options clearly, and encourage shared decision-making. By fostering strong therapeutic relationships built on trust and open communication, Michael helps patients take an active role in improving their health and overall quality of life.
Promise Awe, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Promise is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of healthcare experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. Drawing from both his clinical background and military experience, he understands the unique pressures many people face and believes that life’s challenges can become opportunities for growth, resilience, and lasting change.
His approach combines evidence-based medication management with creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s goals, values, and lifestyle. He treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, burnout, and life transitions, emphasizing collaboration, practical solutions, and open communication. His goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help clients restore balance, improve daily functioning, and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Brandon E. Brown, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor
Brandon Brown is a Mental Health Counselor dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring life’s challenges. He believes that meaningful therapy begins with feeling truly heard and strives to build strong therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, empathy, and genuine curiosity.
Brandon earned his Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College and has provided therapy in university counseling centers, outpatient mental health settings, and substance use treatment programs. He has experience working with college students and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, and substance use. His approach is collaborative and thoughtful, helping clients gain insight, develop practical coping strategies, and build resilience while working toward lasting emotional well-being
