Provider Directory

Laura Moran

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC

Hello! I am a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW-R). I also hold a license as a substance abuse counselor (CASAC). I have years of experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. I also work with those struggling with addiction, their significant others as well as Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA). I enjoy helping people be kinder to themselves, and to make better choices that move them toward achieving their goals in life.

Catherine Carota

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

When people come to a fork in the road around a life transition, I am open to working intensively and collaboratively to help formulate new goals and a new language for their experience. This includes life transition crises around work, relationships and family. I specialize in psychodynamic treatment with people from their late teens to mid 30's on both a short and long term basis.

I have had the privilege of enjoying a thriving private practice for 15+ years and approach my work with commitment, compassion, and confidence.

Kat Safavi

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, M.Ed.

Kat Safavi has nearly 20 years of experience working with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. She has extensive experience working with patients diagnosed with ALS, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, brain tumors and Glioblastomas, epilepsy, dementia, MS, and other neurological disorders who are adjusting to diagnosis and disease progression. Kat is well-versed in palliative and hospice care and end of life planning and bereavement counseling. Kat has worked with patients who are seeking gender-affirming care. Kat’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic and trauma-informed and she tailors therapy to individual needs drawing from her training in CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness

Lauren C. Williams

Mental Health Counselor, MA, M.Ed, LMHC

Lauren Williams, M.A., M.Ed. LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and works with individuals and is Gottman Level 2 Certified for couples therapy in New York City. Additionally, she is a certified Trauma and Complex PTSD therapist.

Sarah McCaslin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, MDiv

Sarah McCaslin, MS, LCSW, MDiv is a licensed psychotherapist and the Executive Director of the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI) in New York City. With a background in both clinical social work and theology, Sarah works with individuals, couples, and families navigating complex emotional landscapes—grief, identity, trauma, and spiritual struggle among them. Her approach integrates systemic thinking with a deep respect for the sacred dimensions of healing. She holds degrees from Columbia University School of Social Work and Union Theological Seminary, and completed post-graduate training at the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI) is an interdisciplinary, interfaith collective of mental health professionals offering spiritually-informed psychotherapy, clinical training, and consulting for individuals, couples, families, spiritual communities, nonprofits, and businesses.

Janet Steiner

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I am an Individual, Couples and Family Systems therapist with over 25 years of experience specializing in relational issues, family of origin issues, life cycle transitions, depression and anxiety. I provide Emotionally Focused therapy, Family therapy, Insight oriented therapy and CBT for adolescents and adults ages 17 to 65.

Marie Bragg

Psychologist, PhD

I earned my PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University. I am a tenured Associate Professor at the NYU School of Medicine with a courtesy appointment in the Marketing Department at the NYU Stern School of Business. My clinical expertise has been focused on anxiety, stress, depression, and eating disorders among youth and adults.

Ivy L. Margulies

Psychologist, Psy.D., C.Ht., PMH-C

Dr. Ivy Love Margulies is a licensed clinical psychologist and hypnotherapist who specializes in grief, loss, and trauma encompassing the entire spectrum of a woman’s reproductive and maternal mental health. This includes postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, NICU, pre-term labor, miscarriage, infertility, terminations for fetal anomaly or medical reasons (TFMR), stillbirth, infant death, high risk pregnancy, and pregnancy after loss. Dr. Ivy has a unique way of blending psychotherapy, trauma informed mindfulness, somatic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, ritual, reiki energy healing, and guided meditations to help facilitate and support women, couples and families. She also facilitates several support groups for women and couples for infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, termination for medical reasons, pregnancy after loss, pregnancy after 40 years old, and a stillbirth couples group.

Carrie Covell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I work with highly insightful women and members of the LGBTQ+ community who, despite their best efforts, feel stuck. Often admired for their competence and charisma. It may not be apparent they've overcome early trauma, abuse, or emotional neglect.

Other areas of expertise: Loved ones of those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) / Grief (including companion animal loss) / Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)

I specialize in synthesizing advanced, evidence-based interventions with attachment-focused, trauma-informed, and client-centered care. By strategically blending behavioral, cognitive, experiential, and relational modalities, I'm able to effectively target the specific problems my client population faces, facilitating both immediate, practical improvements and sustained, profound growth.

Ruthie Kalai

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have always loved helping others. My passion for working with people in their 20s and 30s stems from years of working with children and adolescents in schools. I’ve helped students find their own path into adulthood and see my current work as a continuation of offering that guidance and support. Previous clients describe me as very kind, empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring. Counseling is in my blood, it's all I have ever done and I feel as passionate about it today as I did when I started.

Vassiliki Pappas

Mental Health Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York and I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have 6 years of experience working in various mental health settings and 1 year of counseling experience with a focus on guiding individuals through their mental health journeys and integrating mind-body principles into sessions. I specialize in working with teenagers and their families, young adults, and adults facing various challenges such as trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions, and PTSD.

Paige Scrofani

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating OCD, trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and also support families navigating complex behavioral challenges, developmental concerns, and chronic health conditions. My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and affirming of neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identities, and all family structures. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for clients across New York State.

Rachel R. Frank

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a Stanford educated Clinical Psychologist with specialties in OCD, ADHD, and Autism. I assess and treat in a neurodivergent-affirming manner and work collaboratively with you to figure out and achieve your goals. I enjoy working with parents of special needs kids, including PDA, (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and have lived experience raising my own neurodivergent children.

Nicole Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I utilize skills from EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, ACT and relational theories to help my clients gain insight and make genuine change for their lives. I utilize boundary setting techniques to create safe spaces for self exploration and healing. I am respectful of LGBTQ and BIPOC needs.