On our arrival at her office in the heart of Midtown, Dr. Ileana Benga welcomed us in with a warm smile and chocolate, her nurturing demeanor clear right away. The space was calm and its simplicity was complemented with flowers, adding a touch of nature. As we sat down, we dove into Dr. Benga’s intriguing story of becoming a doctor. As a psychiatrist with a focus on treating addiction, Dr. Benga has always been fascinated by the brain. She became aware at a young age of how, as individuals, we each have the power to change and this inspired her to become a doctor of psychiatry. Here, Dr. Benga shares more below about her journey from Romania to New York, her passion for helping others, and the importance of not only self-improvement but also self-acceptance.
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