Adriana Phan, MD
Medical Director, Valeridge Center for Behavorial Health and Wellness®; Medical Director, Psychiatry, Valley Medical Group
Adriana Maria Phan, MD, is a compassionate psychiatrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. With expertise in both psychiatry and transplant psychiatry, she offers comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Dr. Phan completed extensive training and is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with empathy and respect. She provides a range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. Through her holistic approach and multidisciplinary care, she helps patients achieve mental wellness and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Phan graduated from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada in Bogota, Colombia, and moved to the United States in 1995 where she completed her psychiatry residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, New York. From there she completed a consultation-Liaison fellowship at Montefiore Hospital in Bronx, New York.
Dr. Phan’s areas of interest include transplant psychiatry, patients with multiple medical comorbidities, and women’s health.
Dr. Phan speaks both Spanish and English.
Chun Tong, MD
Psychiatrist - Addiction Specialist
With a compassionate approach and a dedication to holistic care, Dr. Tong is a board-certified psychiatrist specialized in addiction and committed to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. Dr. Tong earned his medical degree and completed psychiatry residency as chief resident at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (formally known as UMDNJ) in Newark, New Jersey, followed by a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at Mount Sinai West/Morningside in New York, New York.
Dr. Tong has extensive experience in treating a wide range of addiction-related issues, including alcohol dependency, opioid use disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Additionally, Dr. Tong provides comprehensive care for general psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Utilizing evidence-based treatments and personalized care plans, Dr. Tong works closely with patients to address the underlying causes of both addiction and general mental health issues, supporting their journey toward healthier, fulfilling lives.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Tong is actively involved in research and advocacy, striving to advance the field of addiction psychiatry and improve access to quality care. Dr. Tong is an active member and co-director of membership committee at the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), and frequently presents at national conferences on topics related to addiction treatment and mental health. Dr. Tong remains active in providing education and didactic at his previous training program at Rutgers, Mount Sinai, and the internal medicine residency program at The Valley Hospital.
Outside of work, Dr. Tong enjoys recording podcasts for the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) on various topics in addiction psychiatry and video gaming.
Theresa Grueter, LCSW, PMH-C
Social Work Therapist
Terry is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in medical social work and mental health. Specializing in perinatal mood disorders and utilizing trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy, she is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based services.
Terry is passionate about empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Through a patient-centered approach, she strives to create a safe and supportive environment where patients can explore their strengths and build resilience. Terry is committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with the latest research and best practices in social work.
Terry received her Master of Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service in New York, New York in 1986 and her Bachelor of Social Work from St. Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania in 1985.
Terry recently joined The Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness™ as a senior clinician where she will be providing direct therapy to individuals seeking behavioral health treatment. Prior to joining Valeridge™, Terry worked at The Valley Hospital for the past 9 years as the maternal-child inpatient social worker.
Kristen Boyan, LCSW
Social Work Therapist
As a clinical social work therapist, Kristen has had the privilege of working with clients during their personal journey of healing. Evidence supports that the therapist-client relationship is paramount to any specific therapeutic model and the bond becomes the foundation for positive and successful therapy transformation. Clients refer to Kristen as kind, compassionate and persistent.
Kristen received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fordham University in Bronx, New York, and her Master of Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York, New York.
As a generalist practitioner, Kristen works with clients experiencing a range of different challenges and life experiences. Her areas of specialty are adult attention deficit hyperactive disorder, generalized anxiety disorders, and the impact of childhood trauma on present day functioning and behaviors. She utilizes different therapeutic approaches including, and not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, internal family systems trauma therapy, and somatic therapy.