Dr. Krasner joined Teach for America in 1997 as a bilingual educator prior to studying medicine.  After securing a multiple subjects credential and logging five years of classroom teaching experience, he transitioned to medicine because he wanted to develop himself as a resource to young people and families.  He completed his MD at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine prior to completing internship, residency, fellowship, and a post doctoral fellowship in developmental neuropsychiatry at Columbia University. Thereafter he became the medical Director for the Adolescent Transitional Living Program at Silver Hill Hospital prior to committing himself to the private practice of child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry in Wilton  CT.  Dr. Krasner has trained in and published original research on psychiatric genetics, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology, earning the title of Assistant Professor in the department of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine.

Dr. Krasner’s theoretical orientation is developmental, psychodynamic, and pragmatic.  He views children and adults as traversing a developmental trajectory in which context, history, and biology codetermine subjective reality.  His work is guided practically by intersubjective psychoanalytic theory in which nonjudgemental joining and emotional availability power the development of rapport and ultimately psychic growth.  Dr. Krasner helps his patients by any means necessary including individual and family therapy, pharmacotherapy, consultations with experts, and collaborations with higher levels of care when indicated.  Dr. Krasner defines clinical success as the progressive capacity for patients to accept themselves and the antecedents to their troubles while working towards the amelioration of problems in establishing a life worth living.  He works with patients toward this goal by enhancing motivation to prioritize and valorize treatment as a compassion practice capable of disrupting psychopathology and sustaining its gradual remission.

Noah Hendler is a dual-board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). He earned his PMHNP certification from Johns Hopkins University and integrates Compassion-Focused Buddhist Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into his practice. His evidence-based, empathetic approach spans emergency medicine, primary care for all ages, and innovative healthcare delivery models. Currently, he is pursuing certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), with mentorship at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research.

Before moving into healthcare, Noah was a photojournalist focused on vulnerable populations worldwide. His AB in Comparative Religion from Duke University informs his understanding of belief and meaning, while his Master’s in Interactive Telecommunications from NYU underpins his aptitude for technology and innovation. These perspectives guide his clinical work, healthcare systems thinking, and interest in emerging treatments.

Noah’s transition to nursing was driven by the pivotal role he saw nurses play in a friend’s leukemia treatment and his research on hospital chaplains. Since then, he has contributed to direct patient care and large-scale improvements in healthcare systems.

A recognized healthcare innovator, Noah co-founded the Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders (SONSIEL). He has spearheaded new care models, overseen national bundled payment initiatives, and created the first nurse innovation fellowship in partnership with Johnson & Johnson. Through these endeavors, he remains dedicated to advancing patient-centered care and transformative mental health solutions.