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Mindful Behavioral Health, is a psychiatric practice located in Boca Raton, FL. We treat the full range of mental health problems that manifest in adults at any stage of development. The treatment team will provide patients with a comprehensive evaluation and with a treatment plan that may include medications, psychotherapy and/or interventional psychiatry treatments.

At Mindful Behavioral Health, we specialize in the treatment of depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression. We do this by providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Spravato™ (esketamine), one of today’s newest and most innovative depression medications; as well as Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS).

TMS Therapy is one of the most technologically advanced psychiatric treatments available. This non-invasive, outpatient therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of depression.

Spravato™ (esketamine) is a new type of depression medication that provides a completely new mechanism of action and rapid relief of the symptoms of depression. 

 Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a neuromodulation therapy that involves the use of a small, implantable device to stimulate the vagus nerve. This therapy has shown promising results in the treatment of depression, particularly for those who have not responded to other treatments.

The team at Mindful Behavioral Health also participates in clinical research, including phase I-IV clinical trials for numerous medications and treatments. Patients are welcome to volunteer for available clinical trials.

Our providers believe that psychotherapy is essential for restoring each patient’s mental health. For this reason, we offer a wide range of therapy modalities.
At Mindful Behavioral Health, we treat many of the most common mental health conditions -- including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. We also address issues specific to the geriatric population including Memory care and Dementia.

As an added benefit to many patients, Dr. Cichowicz, Dr. Garcia, and Dr. Herrero are fluent in both English and Spanish.

The providers at Mindful Behavioral Health are passionate about mental health care and our community. Because we understand that our patients are individuals and not just clients, you can be assured that no matter what challenges you may face, you can count on the team at Mindful Behavioral Health to support you with compassion and provide you with individualized care.

 Please call the office or contact us online today.

  • Ivan E. Cichowicz, MD
    Ivan E. Cichowicz, MD
    Board-Certified Psychiatrist & TMS Specialist

    Dr. Cichowicz graduated medical school magna cume laude in 2005. He attended Universidad Central Del Caribe in Puerto Rico, his country of birth.  From there he went on to do his residency in psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia from 2005-2009.  After finishing his residency he did a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry also at Albert Einstein Medical Center 2009-2010.  Additionally he obtained a fellowship in psychoanalytic psychotherapy 2007-2008 and graduated from the adult psychodynamic psychotherapy program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia 2008-2010.

  • Gretchen M. Garcia, MD
    Gretchen M. Garcia, MD
    Board Certified Psychiatrist & Adult Psychiatrist

    Dr. Garcia is fully fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Garcia graduated medical school in 2005, she attended Universidad Central Del Caribe in Puerto Rico her country of birth.  From there she went on to do her residency in psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia from 2005-2009. During her residency she had the privilege of serving as Chief Resident, she additionally received multiple recognitions for her clinical and administrative work during her residency.  While at Albert Einstein she was also exposed to extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, insight-oriented therapy and supportive psychotherapy.

  • Marc D. Weiss, MD
    Marc D. Weiss, MD
    Board Certified Psychiatrist & TMS Specialist

    Dr. Weiss is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at Tel Aviv University. From there he went on to complete his Residency in Psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. He also completed the Duke University Fellowship in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and is certified to perform TMS.

  • Raquel C. Herrero, MD
    Raquel C. Herrero, MD
    Board-Certified Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

    Dr. Herrero is a Board-Certified Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her Residency in Psychiatry at the University of Puerto Rico, where she also obtained her medical degree from. Prior to joining Mindful Behavioral Health, Dr. Herrero has worked in various outpatient clinics in the area. Her patients have always praised her kind and empathic manner.

  • Elizabeth Johnson-Gutierrez
    Elizabeth Johnson-Gutierrez, LMHC
    Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    Elizabeth Johnson-Gutierrez, “Beth”, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She joined Mindful Behavioral Health (MBH) in 2015. Her primary responsibilities at MBH are to provide individual and family therapy for clients receiving treatment from various psychiatrists in the office. She also assists Dr. Gretchen Garcia in seeing patients initially to complete their initial psychiatric assessment.

  • Aaron Porzio-Diaz, PMHNP-BC
    Aaron Porzio-Diaz, PMHNP-BC
    Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    Aaron Porzio-Diaz is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner across the lifespan. He received his Masters of Science in Nursing from D'Youville University, in Buffalo, New York, his hometown. Prior to being a Nurse Practitioner, Aaron worked in various critical care settings including Neuro-ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical ICU and Surgical ICU

  • Michael Leboe, LCSW
    Michael Leboe, LCSW
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Michael graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s in Arts. He later completed a Master of Social Work from Barry University.

    Michael provides individual therapy sessions for clients receiving treatment from various psychiatrists at Mindful Behavioral Health. He also assists Dr. Cichowicz in evaluating patients during their initial psychiatric assessment.

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