Provider Directory

Talya Shomron

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a seasoned psychodynamic therapist with over 16 years of experience in private practice, specializing in helping adults navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and parenting. I work with individuals and couples, drawing from extensive postgraduate training (I completed a four year psychoanalytic program at NIP as well as other post graduate programs) and have a strong interplay between psychodynamic and attachment theory as well as Imago Therapy. My approach fosters meaningful transformation, and I love witnessing the remarkable improvements my clients achieve.

Karen Hirschkorn

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NPP

Karen Hirschkorn, NPP has been practicing as a Pscychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 1996. Karen. provides psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy to adolescents and adults , couples therapy, family therapy and psychopharmacology management.

Yana Elbert

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC

Yana Elbert is a licensed psychotherapist who is psychodynamically-oriented and is integrative in her approach. She provides in-person and virtual therapy at this time.

david pezenik

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

"for over 30 years, david has treated creative and gifted people from around the world, engaging in deep, rich cognitive and analytic work with movers and thinkers from over sixty countries. His expertise converges on issues of anxiety, performance anxiety, depression, relationships, creative blocks and identity-building. Intertwining analytical and cognitive styles while firmly rooting in developmental models, he brings a positive warmth and distinctive strength towards his work with a diverse group of backgrounds, hearts and minds."

Sari Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASECT Sex Therapist, LCSW-R, AASECT Supervisor, Media Expert, Writer

Sari Cooper is Founder and Director of The Center for Love and Sex in NYC, she’s a licensed individual & couples therapist and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, sex coach, writer, Educator, supervisor and media expert. She and her team of therapists at CLS specialize in working on issues such as sexual disorders, sexual avoidance, discrepant desire, couples communication, affairs, separation, depression, anxiety, non-monogamy and alternative sexual interests.
Ms. Cooper is nationally recognized as a relationship and sexuality expert and has been a regular commentator on television shows like CBS This Morning, and Dr. Oz to discuss relationship issues. Sari is the host of Sex Esteem® with Sari Cooper on Youtube and offers private Sex Esteem groups to women and parents on the topic of sexuality. Her blog Sex Esteem can be found on her site, and she is a featured writer for HuffPost and PsychToday. Sari is continually called upon to discuss issues in modern relationships in the press including The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Greatest, Vice, Bustle, Cosmo, Men’s Health, Shape, Brides Magazine, Barron’s, New York Post, and Marie Claire. Her website is now www.centerforloveandsex.com.

Rachel Gordon

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I’m an LCSW providing psychotherapy for individuals in New York City. I work within a psychodynamic framework and specialize in anxiety, grief, and attachment theory. I also have experience working with individuals on specific issues related to low self esteem, stress, transitions, career related obstacles, and relationship challenges.

Nancy Kaufman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LP

I have been a practicing Psychoanalyst for over 30 years with a particular interest in helping people find something life partners and create families. I specialize in working with people who are pursuing donor assisted reproduction toward that end.

Jessica Aron

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, body image concerns, and mood disorders. My approach integrates insight oriented therapies and skills training. PSYPACT provider.

Muriel Weikel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

With a background in social work, I believe that effective psychotherapy involves treatment that includes a bio-psycho-social approach. Clients receive a comprehensive assessment, then collaboratively outline treatment goals. Treatment is always tailored to the individual person, using their strengths in combination with my experience and training, to help them achieve their treatment goals.

Michelle Humi

Psychologist

Dr. Michelle Humi , a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, provides a warm and empathetic approach to her individual therapy sessions with preteens, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood difficulties, learning challenges, and relationship issues. She also has expertise in therapeutic parenting work, which enables her to effectively improve family dynamics and child behavior. Dr. Humi builds rapport and a collaborative partnership with her clients, making them feel both comfortable and truly understood while integrating Cognitive Behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic techniques.

Barbara Leff

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in addictions, mood disorders, infertility, and adoption. I work with individuals and couples, ages 16 to 85, utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach tailored to each client's unique needs. A sliding scale is available, with session rates starting at $125.

Alison Capaldi

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and their families/support systems. I have particular specialties using research-based practices to work with individuals struggling with Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In addition to those specialties, I support clients through a wide range of challenges including, depression, stress management, relationship concerns, developing confidence and self-compassion, life transitions, and career and academic stress.
My approach to treatment is rooted in my passion for evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP)

Edith Rubenstein

Psychiatrist, MD

I am a general psychiatrist and have been caring for women throughout my three decades of practice. I practice general psychiatry and specialize in the areas of eating disorders, mood disorders and the management of illness in pregnant and postpartum women.
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy and also utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques. I provide pharmacologic treatment to my patients as well as to those of referring colleagues. I am a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders. Throughout my career, I have taught and supervised medical students and psychiatric residents. I have lectured to the public on women's stress, eating disorders and postpartum depression.

Elizabeth Baron

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Elizabeth specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health, from preconception to postpartum transitions into and through motherhood including fertility challenges, managing stress, relationships and identity shifts. I work dynamically to support women, couples and families looking to shape healthy relationships and boundaries.