Meet our online clinical providers
Brightline providers online therapy and medication management services for families who aren't able to make it to one of our clinics around New York City.
Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC

“I love helping families find holistic, evidence-based solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of their kids and teens."
Ephat Russcol, MD

“I truly love all my Brightline families and I value working as a team to help children be their best selves!”
Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD

"I am most passionate about providing early intervention care as it can and does change the lives and trajectory of kids and families."
Nikki Vega, LCSW

"I’m passionate about helping families strengthen connection while building skills that support their child's confidence and independence."
Charlie Xiao, PMHNP

“I am passionate about making a positive impact on each child's life and helping them overcome their struggles and challenges. Their resiliency and successes, large and small, are what inspire me each and every day."
Meet our online clinical providers
Brightline providers online therapy and medication management services for families who aren't able to make it to one of our clinics around New York City.
Request an appointment
Please complete the form below to request an appointment at Brightline.
Our Engagement Specialist team will contact you to discuss your situation, explain the process, and schedule your appointment.
Brightline currently provides services in NY, NJ, CT, MA, and WA.
By providing your email and phone number, you agree to receive treatment and marketing related emails and recurring automated text messages (SMS and MMS) from Brightline. Email and SMS consent is not required for delivery of services or care. Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time by clicking the link in our emails. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. You will continue to receive necessary transactional email communications such as appointment reminders. See Terms and Privacy Policy.
What is a therapist?
Brightline therapists have earned their master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They are independently licensed. They are qualified to do therapy and diagnostic evaluations (when they have their diagnostic privilege credential for some license types). Therapists do not prescribe medication, but they are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner.