Provider Directory

Rachel Youree specializes in the treatment of sexual trauma, working with both individuals and couples. She is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and is a certified EMDR clinician.

Lisa Wallner Samstag is a licensed clinical psychologist, a psychoanalyst, and a tenured professor in the Department of Psychology at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University. In addition to her clinical practice of adult psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy supervision/consultation, Dr. Samstag conducts research on psychotherapy process-outcome and personality-developmental issues. Dr. Samstag received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the City University of New York (1998), and her Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the William Alanson White Institute (2009). She is also a graduate of Queen’s University (B.A. Honors in Psychology, 1986) and the University of Toronto (Institute of Child Study, Dip.C.S., 1988). Dr. Samstag has been on faculty in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at LIU-Brooklyn since 1999, where she is currently Director of Psychotherapy Research.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship and identity issues, grief, and emotional challenges related to medical illness. I have found that a collaborative, down-to-earth relationship paired with a flexible treatment approach paves the way for lasting therapeutic success. I offer individual psychotherapy to adults of all ages and am trained in psychodynamic, CBT, as well as mindfulness meditation techniques.

I work with couples and individuals to increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and fulfillment.

Anna R. Edwards, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders and related conditions. Her areas of expertise include the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, and depression

I am an experienced, trained clinical social work psychotherapist; I am trained in object relations, ego psychology,interpersonal/relational, modern psychoanalysis and other psychodynamic theories. I practice individual and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. I am a clinical supervisor for private psychotherapists. Am on the faculty of the Center for Modern Group Studies.

I'm a psychoanalyst and yoga and meditation teacher. I see individuals and couples in my private practice in the West Village, integrating therapeutic yoga, mindfulness, CBT and DBT skills within a relational psychoanalytic framework.

Vijayeta Sinh, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in NYC. Dr. Sinh specializes in using CBT, Mindfulness & DBT in her work with adolescents, and adults, especially those struggling with self-sabotaging behaviors, self-harm or suicidal behaviors.

Kathleen Rein, M.D. is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She specializes in reproductive psychiatry, treating women with psychiatric illness, across the female life cycle (including illnesses relating to menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and menopause), with medication management and psychotherapy. Dr. Rein sees patients for medication management and psychotherapy in her private practice (as an out-of-network provider) and at Cornell's Women's Clinic.

Dr. Gur is a clinical psychologist in the Grand Central area, a former supervisor/adjunct professor at Columbia University, Teachers College Clinical Psychology Ph.D program. Dr. Gur has extensive experience providing psychotherapy and integrating various treatment modalities (psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, IPT). Dr. Gur specializes in treating worry & anxiety (including panic, social), depression, low self worth, attachment/relationship issues, perinatal depression/anxiety, and in adjustment to parenting. Dr. Gur provides psychotherapy to those who are dissatisfied with their interpersonal relationships or with their career and who aspire to lead a more meaningful life. Psychotherapy leads to greater self-knowledge, to making healthier life choices, to improving relationships and to greater self acceptance and confidence. Ineffective coping are replaced by healthier ones.

Dr. Yacoob is a Cornell trained clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults coping with life transitions, anxiety and mood disorders, and a variety of other symptoms causing distress. She also has expertise in working with patients who are coping with chronic and acute medical conditions, having completed advanced training in behavioral medicine at such facilities as Weill Cornell Medical College and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Yacoob offers a warm, empathic, and collaborative approach to help individuals achieve their goals within a reasonable time frame. She often draws from schema, psychodynamic, meaning-based and mindfulness-based therapies to create a personalized program of treatment to best meet the needs of each individual.

Licensed psychologist, with expertise in evaluation and treatment of children, and adult psychotherapy. 25+ years of experience in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, LD, ID, and physical disabilities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, short-term therapy, and psychodynamic treatment modalities. Have extensive experience working with schools and parents. Experience working with college age students and faculty on college campuses. Certified yoga instructor (200 hours) with training in mindfulness meditation practice to reduce stress, anxiety, and clarify/work through conflicts in relationships.

Aarti Khullar, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist, in private practice in Tribeca and work with the emerging and early adult population in her practice. She orients and grounds herself within a psychodynamic relational framework. She particularly enjoys working with clients struggling and looking to explore issues of identity & culture.

Dr. Sarah Mandel is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. With a specialization in maternal mental health, she works with individuals and couples who are seeking to conceive, are currently pregnant, postpartum, or have experienced pregnancy loss or stressful birth experience. Dr. Mandel is an LGBT affirmative psychologist.