David Kaufmann,MD

Meet Lin & AaronFamily Addiction Specialist is a boutique concierge practice in New York, New York where high-net-worth clients and their families struggling with substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, insomnia, complex family dynamics and conflicts, and other emotional and life issues receive impeccable support and guidance.Family Addiction Specialist was pioneered by Lin Sternlicht, LMHC, MA, EdM and Aaron Sternlicht, LMHC, MS, CASAC who combine their distinct experience in different treatment modalities and treatment settings to serve a limited number of select clients, ensuring delivery of the most personal, effective, and comprehensive service.Family Addiction Specialist is a full-service firm focusing on personalized therapeutic treatments and services as well as a medical treatment by renowned and trusted psychiatrists when necessary. When clients are in need of detoxification and/or rehabilitation, we can make the necessary referrals for private treatment facilities that value quality of care, individualized treatment, and confidentiality. In addition to recovery coaching, individual therapy, family sessions, and crisis relief, the team at Family Addiction Specialist provide discreet and professional sober companionship to ensure clients and their loved ones safety during the recovery process and beyond.In addition to incorporating evidence-based therapeutic approaches into their practice, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, the team at Family Addiction Specialist also emphasizes a holistic approach to healing. Special emphasis is placed on nutrition, exercise, sleep, meditation, mindfulness, and ones overall lifestyle and self-care routines in order to improve ones mind, body, spirit, and general well-being. Neurolinguistic programming and hypnotherapy are also incorporated when deemed to be appropriate and beneficial to decrease self-destructive habits, negative thought patterns, and negative self-talk, which ultimately prevent people from reaching their fullest potential.All services at Family Addiction Specialist are customized to meet the unique needs of each individual client and their family. As such, there are not a preprogrammed set of approaches, but rather a tailored treatment plan is created for each individual client and their family incorporating tried and tested methods and therapies. The team is well versed and educated in a variety of treatment options such as Medication Assisted Treatment and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. The team will get to know you and your family well, build trust, determine goals, and create a personalized plan for healing and transformation. Though recovery and healing do not occur overnight, they can be attained faster when appropriate strategies are applied with proper guidance and support. Family Addiction Specialist goes above and beyond in everything that they do to support each client and allow them to achieve and sustain recovery.Everything done at Family Addiction Specialist is done with great detail in order to provide the highest quality of care and the best possible service. In addition to client safety and successful outcomes, confidentiality is of the utmost importance to the firm and our clients. Family Addiction Specialist regularly services high-net-worth individuals, such as executives, professional athletes, and celebrities, who desire to remain private. When working with Family Addiction Specialist you are guaranteed 100% confidentiality and privacy. They can make that promise because they only work with self-pay clients, ensuring your privacy because they dont have to report to third parties.In addition, appointments are offered in the comfort of your own home or at an undisclosed private location in New York City for those who need and value the highest level of discretion.To learn more about their services, call or e-mail Family Addiction Specialist to schedule a phone consultation.

About Dr. Smith Welcome to the practice of Dr. Darren M. Smith. A board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in New York City, Dr. Smith specializes in advanced aesthetic techniques to provide superb results in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body, as well as in cosmetic injectable treatments. We are privileged to care for patients from the NYC area and from around the world. Dr. Smith is one of the only plastic surgeons in the country to have completed subspecialty fellowship training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body as well as in craniofacial surgery (surgery of the bones of the face and skull). This background allows him to approach each patient from a unique perspective resulting in natural, excellent outcomes. Preoperatively, his expertise is conveyed to patients in the form of his frequently praised comforting manner and genuine interest in patient education. Postoperatively, Dr. Smith is known for his close involvement in his patients’ recovery process to ensure an optimal experience is provided every step of the way. Dr. Smith grew up in Manhattan before traveling around the nation and abroad to complete his training. He is now thrilled to return to his home in New York City. In addition to being known for his surgical excellence, Dr. Smith is an innovator in the field of plastic surgery, cited over 1200 times by surgeons and scientists around the world. He is also a media favorite with his expertise featured in Allure, Elle, and many other outlets. We are looking forward to meeting you. Learn More