About Us

Dr. Taylor Tobkes, Interim Regional Medical Director

After graduating from the University of Virginia, Tad worked in Corporate Event Planning for an investment bank in New York City. He left his job in 2008 to pursue a career in medicine, first attending NYU School of Medicine, then pursuing a residency in general psychiatry at NY Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell) followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center. He is thrilled to be a part of the leadership team at Curated Mental Health and is passionate about expanding access to cutting edge treatments in the field of psychiatry and psychedelic medicine. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and working collaboratively with Curated’s team of compassionate clinicians.

Trish DeGaetani, NP

Dr. Patricia (Trish) DeGaetani is a certified Nurse Practitioner, earning both her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2020 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2022 from Frontier Nursing University. Her prior teaching career as a biology and nursing instructor, along with nursing experience in palliative/hospice care, allows Trish to bring a compassionate lens and an individualized educational focus to her Psychiatric NP role at CMH. Clients can feel empowered to manage their mental health conditions in partnership with Trish via medications, interventional treatments, and supportive education, in a stigma free environment.

Sandra Rae, PA

Sandra is a board-certified physician assistant originally from Northern NJ who serves New York and New Jersey through telepsychiatry and offers in-person visits. As part of Curated Mental Health, she offers initial consultations, medication management, and interventional treatments when appropriate. She brings a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to her practice and making sure patients feel they are being listened to is important to Sandra. While focusing predominantly on psychopharmacology, she encourages patients to utilize a multi-disciplinary treatment approach and emphasizes attention to self-care, exercise, nutrition, and counseling.

Sandra received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science in kinesiology at the University of Maryland, College Park and received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown, NJ. She now lives in Brooklyn and enjoys hiking, going to concerts, traveling, reading, spending time with her cat, and trying new restaurants.

Austin Drabek, PA-C

Austin is a board-certified physician assistant from Jacksonville, FL who believes every patient is unique, and therefore deserves individualized care that caters to their specific needs. He is a strong advocate for holistic management of mental health and firmly stands on the principle that every person can achieve happiness, stability, and meaning out of their life through different combinations of various psychotherapeutic modalities. Austin’s approach to mental health is to treat the person, not the diagnosis, which includes (but is not limited to) paying special attention to cultural beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, and core values. Every patient deserves to feel understood and heard, and Austin strives to give his patients the safest of spaces to advocate for themselves.

Austin earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL and his master’s degree from South University in Richmond, VA. Interventional treatments offered at Curated are of special interest to Austin, and upcoming approval of new treatments for various conditions gives him hope that the current state of psychiatry is in a direction toward a better future. Outside of psychiatry, dancing at concerts, cheering at college football games, and diving in the freshwater springs of Florida are a few of his many passions.

Vera Brown, PMHNP

Vera Brown, NP has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 10 years. She spent the first several years counseling adults living with mental illness and substance use disorders, primarily in residential and outpatient settings. For the last five years, she provided mostly pharmacological treatment to this same population as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She is trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and has used those skills and knowledge to support those receiving Spravato Treatment.

Interests:

• Trauma
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxiety
• Depression

Education:

• BA Biological Sciences—Rutgers University
• MA Mental Health Counseling—Boston University School of Medicine
• MSN, BSN—MGH Institute of Health Profession

Nicolas Sagala, Interventional Tech

Nicolas Sagala is a board-certified Registered Nurse who earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeastern University and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Binghamton University.

Nicolas developed a passion for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy practices while working as a mental health specialist at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. He is committed to providing the utmost quality of care by delivering an integrative transdiagnostic approach incorporating psychedelic therapy. Nicolas also pursues ongoing education with a growing emphasis on the most up-to-date treatment modalities in mental health.

Nicolas grew up in Greater Montreal, Canada. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, biking around NYC, and traveling.

Kathryn Gibb, RN

Kathryn is a Registered Nurse who works in the IV Ketamine department at Curated. She has been administering this treatment with Curated since May of 2021. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Her past professional experience includes general infusion, home care, as well as pediatric and geriatric nursing. She has a strong interest in mental health, promoting holistic wellness through trust and positive communication. Kathryn navigates her role with comfort, enthusiasm and ease. She loves the outdoors and her two foster kitties, Kola and Valentina.