Provider Directory

Genny Finkel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I work relationally and focus on your relationship with yourself and those around you. Additionally, I’ll help you explore relational trauma, relationship anxiety, fallout from infidelity, or relationship beliefs that are holding you back. We'll work together to develop strategies and tools for real change.

Elle Laub

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, NCC

Elle Laub, LMHC, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Psychotherapist in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety, and depression. Elle received her Bachelors and Master's degrees at Boston College, specializing in Mental Health Counseling with a focus on women's issues.

Jamie Zaccardi

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C

Welcome! I am Jamie, a therapist who specializes in Perinatal Mental Health and Trauma. I utilize EMDR, IFS, polyvagal and attachment-based approaches in order to get to the root of current symptoms and provide lasting healing.

Sarah Bren

Psychologist, Ph.D

Dr. Sarah Bren holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. She has dedicated her career to translating the science of attachment into simple, real-life strategies for parents who want to support healthy child development while not losing sight of their own mental health along the way. Dr. Bren is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group, where she works with parents, children, and families and leads a team of highly specialized therapists and clinical trainees. Her popular parenting podcast, Securely Attached, is ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide and is a go-to resource for parents looking for judgment-free, research-backed information related to pregnancy, toddlerhood, adolescence, and everything in between.

Pia Molina

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Pia Molina, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Austin, Texas, offering meaning-centered, relational therapy for adults across New York and Texas. Her work centers on the belief that healing begins through human connection and the search for meaning—even in the midst of suffering.

Richard Collie

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I have been in private practice since 2006, specializing in trauma and addiction. I am certified in EMDR, Presence Psychotherapy, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and integrate somatic approaches and Internal Family Systems (IFS) into my work. I work with individuals and couples both in person and online, and facilitate two in-person psychotherapy groups for men in Greenwich Village.

Kaya Mendelsohn

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC

I am an LMHC in New York, passionate about helping clients build resiliency and become confident in their ability to do hard things. My specialized training is in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD, as well as in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatments for panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, trauma, and habit reversal. With these evidence-based treatments as our outline, I work with my clients in collaboration to find the approach, pace, and tools that fit into their unique lives. 

Rene Zweig

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Zweig is a NY- and CT-licensed clinical psychologist, a Certified Cognitive Therapist, and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist & Supervisor in private practice in Union Square. For 20 years, she has specialized in evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, perfectionism, and life transitions.

Adrienne Katzow

Psychologist

Dr. Adrienne Katzow is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 14 years of clinical experience working with adults in individual psychotherapy. She specializes in women’s mental health with a focus on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive concerns, and eating and body image issues. She also has expertise in the treatment of developmental trauma and trauma related to the perinatal period. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals as they navigate and adjust to motherhood.

Susan Sanders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Hello. I am pleased to join the Women's Mental Health Consortium and look forward to collaborating with colleagues going forward.

I am a seasoned LCSW-R, with expertise in Child and Adolescent therapy, psychotherapy for individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic illness and therapy for intergenerational trauma.
I am licensed in New York State and maintain both in-office and virtual hours.

Katie Down

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, MT-BC

Katie Down, (LCAT, MT-BC, MMT, MM )is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, Licensed Creative Arts therapist, Music Therapist, and sound healing practitioner. She has certifications in EMDR, MBSR, Deep Listening, and Reiki and runs workshops in sound, music therapy, mindfulness meditation and Deep Listening. Her space in the Hudson Valley, The SoundWell Barn, offers workshops, concerts, retreats, and healing sessions. She is also co-director for the Arts and Wellbeing Gathering, a consortium of artists and healing arts practitioners.

Esther Volivetska

Psychoanalyst

I am a New York State Licensed Psychoanalyst, Certified Gestalt Therapist, Family Divorce Mediator, and teacher of yoga and meditation. I help individuals and families navigate emotional, relational, and life challenges with clarity and compassion, approaching each person’s process with deep respect and the belief that we all carry our own answers within.
My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy, integrity, and presence. I bring warmth, playfulness, and a solution-oriented perspective when needed, drawing on somatic exploration, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Existential Therapy. As a Ukrainian American, I also bring a cross-cultural perspective that enriches my work with diverse clients.
Before entering the mental health field, I worked for over two decades in international finance, an experience that shaped my understanding of stress, identity, and resilience. Today, I view therapy as a collaborative journey, supporting awareness, healing, and transformation.

Kara Grayson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Kara is a licensed clinical social worker trained through New York University specializing in cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and supportive therapies. She is a SPACE-trained provider with expertise in helping parents of anxious children, as well as certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She is compassionate and a highly skilled provider who specializes in supporting women through every stage of life.

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.