Provider Directory

Elizabeth Ballard

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am an LCSW in private practice providing psychodynamic therapy to adults, adolescents, and families. I specialize in areas of self and identity, LGBTQ identities, parenting, infertility, relationships, trauma, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.

Priya Puliyampet

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory but I often draw from other modalities like accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and feminist therapy.

Cara Gardenswartz

Psychologist, PhD

I am the founder of GroupTherapyNY and GroupTherapyLA. I lead a team of highly skilled therapists who work with individuals, children/teens, couples, groups, and families, providing in-person sessions as well as virtual services. The practice is designed to offer personalized and comprehensive therapeutic services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. The practice is designed to offer personalized and comprehensive therapeutic services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. The therapists and psychologists each utilize various modalities, including Psychodynamic therapy, DBT, CBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Biofeedback, Insight-oriented therapy, Play Therapy, and Somatic Therapy and various Couples modalities. We also offer life-coaching services.

Alyssa (Ashenfarb) Gilbert

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist with a hybrid private practice based in Manhattan. My focus is on adults with relational and developmental trauma histories, including attachment trauma and ruptures that were not able to be repaired. I work psychodynamically, relationally, and integrate mindfulness and CBT when appropriate.

Jessica Croce

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am passionate about helping people heal and lead their most empowered life.

James Ellis

Marriage & Family Therapist, Ph.D

I have worked as a Marriage and Family therapist in New York for over 25 years. I work with individuals, couples and groups.

Emily Kaiser

Psychologist, PsyD

Licensed clinical psychologist in NY & NJ, providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for trauma/PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and chronic pain.

Heather Stevenson

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I’m a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience helping clients reconnect with their core self and build more authentic, fulfilling relationships. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, socially conscious lens, integrating AEDP, IFS, and somatic approaches. I specialize in working with high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, relational challenges, and the lasting impact of trauma. I offer virtual therapy for clients across New York and California.

Melanie Love

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Melanie Love is Columbia-trained clinical psychologist specializing in working with men, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, and substance use. From her years in university mental health, she particularly enjoys working with college and graduate students or other young adults navigating the transition into career. She practices from a psychodynamic and relational lens while integrating skills as needed to help build confidence and self-worth, create more fulfilling relationships, and develop ways to cope with difficult emotions.

Cristina Dorazio

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Cristina Dorazio is a bi-lingual (English and Italian) New York State licensed psychologist. At her private practice, Unity Psychological Consulting, PLLC, she provides individual and couples therapy to adults who are navigating a variety of chronic health concerns related to their reproductive health. She also provides DE&I consultation to a multitude of companies, organizations and hospitals that are committed to fostering healthy work environments. She earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University and has published in the Encyclopedia of Counseling as well as Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Dr. Dorazio was recently nominated as a “Best in New York Magazine” top doctor and has contributed her professional insights to various media outlets such as: Huffington Post, Woman’s Day and Brain and Life magazine.

Sarah Best

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, Psychoanalyst

As a certified relational psychoanalyst, I help patients build whole selves, healthy relationships, and full lives.

Brianna Paruolo

Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, msed

As Clinical Director of On Par Therapy and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I specialize in supporting high-achieving professionals through perfectionism, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Drawing from my background in digital media marketing and People & Culture at a unicorn startup, I bring real-world corporate experience to my therapeutic approach. Featured in Forbes, Vogue, and Business Insider, I'm known for my authentic, relatable style that resonates deeply with ambitious professionals navigating modern career demands.

I have a monthly newsletter called Par-Don My Wellness, which delivers monthly doses of mental health wisdom straight to your inbox.

Andrea F. Gerber

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Andrea Gerber is a clinical psychologist with specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety, and depression. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI) and mindfulness-based approaches to reduce symptoms, gain insight into underlying causes and bring about lasting change.

Dr. Gerber received a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a masters degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University. She completed a predoctoral internship at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship specializing in the treatment of eating disorders at the New York University Counseling and Behavioral Health Service.

Jamie Yasgur

Psychoanalyst, LCAT, LP, BC-DMT

Jamie Yasgur is a psychoanalyst and dance/movement therapist in private practice working individually with adults and adolescents and providing embodied group therapy in New York City.