The leadership behind the mission.

Thryve Wellness is led by a team of clinicians, community builders, and advocates who came together around a shared conviction: mental health care in our communities can be better — more accessible, more consistent, and more deeply rooted in trust.

Built by people who understand the community, because they are part of it.
Leadership Team

Guided by experience, driven by purpose.

Every member of our leadership team brings a deep passion for mental health, community wellbeing, and responsible organizational stewardship. Together, they help ensure that Thryve remains grounded in its mission and accountable to the individuals and communities we serve.

Solomon Friedman
Solomon Friedman
Executive Director & Chief Strategic Officer

As Executive Director, Solomon leads Thryve's vision, direction, and long-term strategy. He focuses on building sustainable pathways that expand access to trusted mental health support through partnerships, program development, and community-driven solutions, aligning mission and growth so Thryve remains responsive to the communities it serves.

Rachel Simon
Rachel Simon
Principal & Chief Clinical Officer

Rachel helps lead Thryve's program and clinical direction, guiding the development of thoughtful, culturally responsive initiatives. In her role as Principal, she supports organizational leadership and works closely with partners to ensure Thryve's efforts remain mission-driven, well-coordinated, and responsive to community needs.

Yehuda Kreditor
Yehuda Kreditor
Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer

Yehuda oversees operations, administration, and organizational systems that support Thryve's programs and partnerships. He focuses on building strong internal structures and processes that allow initiatives to grow responsibly while remaining responsive to community needs.

Dr. Leah R. Steinberg, Medical Director
Leah R. Steinberg, M.D.
Medical Director

Dr. Leah R. Steinberg is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who serves as Medical Director of Thryve Wellness. She provides medical leadership and strategic oversight for initiatives developed in collaboration with licensed providers and partner organizations.

Dr. Steinberg brings extensive experience across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient psychiatry in New York City and is deeply committed to advancing thoughtful, evidence-informed, and culturally responsive mental health support.

Chaim Tuchinsky, LCSW
Chaim Tuchinsky, LCSW
Director of Programming & Outreach

Chaim is a licensed clinical social worker who leads programming and outreach at Thryve Wellness. He plays a key role in shaping community-informed initiatives and strengthening referral pathways that expand access to mental health support. With a clinical background and deep community engagement experience, Chaim works closely with partner organizations and licensed providers to help ensure programs remain responsive, coordinated, and aligned with real-world needs.

What Unites Us

Leadership grounded in shared principles.

Our team is bound together by a set of principles that guide every decision, program, and partnership. These aren't aspirations — they are commitments we hold each other accountable to.

Community First

Every initiative is shaped by and accountable to the community it serves.

Integrity

Evidence-based, ethically grounded care that never compromises on quality.

Access Before Crisis

Care should be reachable before problems escalate — not only after.

Cultural Alignment

Respecting language, values, and lived experiences in every interaction.

Stewardship

Growing responsibly within the existing care ecosystem, strengthening - not straining - it.

Transparency

Open, honest communication with every partner and community member.

Let's Start a Conversation

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