https://evo-md.com/faqs daily 0.75 2026-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/1359381919144-LTFZ8ZA60IM7PIBXC0K5/DSC00072.JPG Sonya Lazarevic MD | Evolution Medicine, New York https://evo-md.com/-homepage daily 1.0 2026-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/6c181a9f-7c06-4cf2-b89a-10a317bd579b/evolution_medicine+FINAL+3.png Integrative Psychiatry NYC | Depression, Anxiety & Addiction | Evolution Medicine https://evo-md.com/portal daily 0.75 2025-11-30 https://evo-md.com/meditations daily 0.75 2025-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/1595185729221-D09AEK6P72PT6NP9AXXL/FB27FA34-7D9C-47CC-9379-D26EEBBD8FF9.jpeg Meditations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/1595186279294-ICRYJK21PDQ8GQZPN2L9/EEDD73DC-C829-4894-9F48-9C1EEAF81BE1_1_100_o.jpg Meditations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/1595187049802-FCX3GY05RMJ5MNQD6GO6/C20E2EC9-BFA1-4253-9CCE-04A799E22BBB.jpg Meditations https://evo-md.com/nutritional-psychiatry daily 0.75 2026-04-24 https://evo-md.com/talks-and-publications daily 0.75 2024-11-08 https://evo-md.com/our-team daily 0.75 2026-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/1595202672067-XR33XMJLUY4KTH7LAV3Z/E8641A4C-AD90-43FC-8625-A858F914DF31.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/bf3a97fe-8a29-4f0a-87b1-ec5bf2634700/IMG_5265.jpg Our Team Dr. Sonya Lazarevic, MD, MS Founder | Double Board-Certified Psychiatrist Dr. Lazarevic is one of fewer than 5% of psychiatrists in the country who hold board certification in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry — a credential that reflects specialized fellowship training well beyond standard psychiatric residency. Over 30 years of clinical practice across New York City, she has combined conventional psychiatric excellence with advanced training in functional and regenerative medicine, building a practice designed for patients whose conditions require more than standard care provides. Her path to integrative medicine was shaped by a personal experience: after being diagnosed with a debilitating autoimmune disorder, she discovered that conventional medicine — despite her being a board-certified physician — could not explain its underlying causes. That experience redefined her clinical philosophy. Many patients labeled treatment-resistant are not resistant at all. Their conditions carry biological root causes — chronic inflammation, nutritional depletion, gut dysbiosis, hormonal disruption — that standard psychiatric evaluation does not reach. Her practice is built around finding them. Medical Education & Residency Doctor of Medicine (MD), St. George's University School of Medicine · Psychiatry Residency (Chief Resident), Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital · Master of Science (MS), Columbia University School of Social Work Fellowship Training Addiction Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine · Andrew Weil Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine · Fellowship in Regenerative Medicine, American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M) Board Certifications General Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) · Addiction Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) · Board Eligible: Integrative Medicine Advanced Clinical Training Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Training, Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness · Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) Certified Instructor · Motivational Interviewing Advanced Training · Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) Clinical Training · Gestalt Psychotherapy Training, Gestalt Institute of New York · 500-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Certification, Integral Yoga Institute · Level II Clinical Aromatherapist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/24d57f55-c993-42f9-af09-873da321c28b/s+cohen+.png Our Team Dr. Shuki Cohen, PhD, MSc Clinical Psychologist Dr. Cohen is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at CUNY Graduate Center (APA-accredited) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NYS-accredited), where he has spent nearly two decades training graduate students in advanced psychotherapy. His clinical approach is grounded in biochemistry and neuroscience and integrates psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing — tailored to each patient's presentation. His research spans more than 30 published studies and 70 conference presentations, with a focus on emotional dysregulation, trauma, addiction, and cognitive rigidity. He provides both individual and group therapy, with clinical expertise in complex trauma, addiction, autism, and medical adherence. Training & Affiliations Weizmann Institute of Science · University of California, Berkeley · New York University · Albert Ellis Institute · New York Psychoanalytic Institute · Yale University School of Medicine · Yale Child Study Center · EMDRIA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/21d64341-b1c6-4a8b-8452-5fb9d3e0ebe2/headshot_cropped.jpg Our Team Helaine Polanco, MS Functional Nutritionist Helaine Polanco brings more than 11 years of clinical experience in nutrition, chronic disease management, and mental health to the Evolution Medicine team. Her work centers on the gut-brain axis — the relationship between nutritional status, inflammation, hormonal function, and mood — and she works alongside Dr. Lazarevic and the psychology team to address the biological contributors that psychiatric treatment alone does not reach. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and mood disorders; hormonal imbalances and metabolic dysfunction; autoimmune conditions and chronic inflammation; digestive health and gut dysbiosis; and women's health across all life stages. Her approach is evidence-guided and patient-centered: targeted biomarker analysis, motivational interviewing, and practical, sustainable dietary change rather than rigid protocols. Nutrition consultations are available a la carte or as part of Nutrition and Momentum Care™ Packages — coordinated programs that combine nutritional support with psychiatry and psychotherapy for patients with complex or treatment-resistant conditions. Education & Training MS in Clinical Nutrition, College of Saint Elizabeth · BS in Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Saint Elizabeth · Advanced Training in Functional Nutrition, Restorative Wellness Solutions · Clinical experience at Parsley Health and Naturna Institute · Lactation Certification, Healthy Children Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51040836e4b033f9b67bc68e/46eb0774-5bb5-45d5-85ec-f2ae2c9c6b8c/rachel+portrait_edited+.jpg Our Team Rachel Lazaridis Office Manager & Patient Care Coordinator Rachel is the first voice patients hear when they call Evolution Medicine, and she sets the tone for every interaction that follows. With a business degree from Dowling College and a background spanning financial services and patient support, she brings both operational precision and genuine warmth to the role. 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