Provider Directory

Joey Ackerman, LCSW-R, is a skilled psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamically Oriented Therapy. Her client-centered approach emphasizes collaborative, constructive goal-setting aimed at enhancing overall well-being. Joey provides a safe therapeutic space for young adults, professionals, and creatives, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment challenges, bereavement, relational difficulties, OCD, and various phobias. She holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts and an MSW from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work, with post-master training in mindfulness, eating disorder treatment, DBT, CBT, OCD, and more.

Ariel Hayat (she/her/hers) is a fully licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) who is trained in trauma-informed, relationally focused, and client-centered approaches. She supports clients in healing traumatic wounds, building stronger relationships with themselves and others, while creating a life where they are not only surviving but thriving. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families who experience anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and family conflict.

I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist working with individuals, couples and families. I have over twenty years experience serving marginalized families. I am a graduate of the Ackerman Institute’s Clinical Externship Program. My work is based on a family-centered treatment model, within which I create unique therapeutic practices and interventions that support and meet the specific needs of my clients. I provide a safe therapeutic space that fosters compassion and dignity.

I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by complex trauma, family sexual abuse, grief and loss, adoption, foster care, and special needs. I am also experienced in interracial/intercultural situations and issues of gender identity.

I bring heart and caring to my practice. I have seen change and healing regardless of how stuck or trapped a person may feel as a result of the challenges/traumas of their life journey. I am committed to supporting each person in creating their own path towards greater insight, deeper understanding, and importantly self-empathy.

I work with adults and adolescents. Some of the issues I work with are anxiety, depression, and life transitions, as well as grief and loss. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and integration sessions. I’m an LGBTQ-affirming clinician and have experience working with issues particular to LGBTQ+ folks.

I believe that physical and emotional safety and connection within a therapeutic relationship can help clients access and heal their relationships with themselves and others. For this reason, I deeply value the relationship I form with clients.

I believe that with intention and openness, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can create space for the emergence of inner healing intelligence. Along with awareness, practice, insight, and self-compassion, KAP offers clients an opportunity to see themselves and others from a new perspective. KAP also enables new neural pathways to grow, supporting healthier habits of mind and behavior.

I have over 15 years’ experience as a trauma-informed, early childhood special educator and mental health consultant. I have extensive training and experience in developmental trauma treatment and attachment-oriented approaches. I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I’ve also been a hospice volunteer, and completed trainings in grief counseling and end-of-life doula work. Other areas I’ve trained in are cultural humility, working with shame, treatment strategies for habits and addictions, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic therapy for end-of-life anxiety and palliative care. I graduated with a BA in English from Barnard College, an MS.Ed. in Infant and Family Development and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College, and an MS.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter College.

I am a clinical psychologist licensed in NY, NJ, and CA. I specialize in helping preteens, teens, and adults adapt to life transitions - whether in relationships, at work/school, or changes in family structure. I treat symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as working to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic style is supportive, engaged, and collaborative.

Lyn (Marilyn) Paul, PhD, LCSW began her social work career in 1995 as a hospital maternal-child social worker, and later spent twenty years on faculty at Adelphi University School of Social Work, teaching courses in human behavior theory and social work practice, and advising and supervising students. Dr. Paul has researched and published on the complex psychosocial issues confronting contemporary families, especially families formed with advanced medical technology and third party assistance. Dr. Paul currently maintains a part-time clinical social work practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan where she specializes in loss and transition and issues associated with women’s reproductive health.

I specialize in providing LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma informed therapy. For over a decade I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community, young adults and adults regarding family & relationship issues, career stress/burnout, self worth, anxiety, depression and trauma. I utilize an eclectic style, incorporating relational, somatic and practical strategies depending on your unique needs.

My name is Leyla Fonseca, and I’m a licensed therapist based in New York. I have over six years of experience working in special education schools across the city, during which I've gained valuable knowledge and insights. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years experience providing mental health care to individuals. I have advanced training in relational theory from the Stephen Mitchell Center for Relational Studies and in Relational Family Therapy for couples and families through the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Additionally, I specialize in fertility counseling and have training in Complicated Grief (also known as Prolonged Grief) Therapy from Columbia University School of Social Work.

Deborah Levin, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in Midtown Manhattan and Westchester who provides individual psychotherapy for adults. She helps clients navigate anxiety, mood-related issues, trauma and loss, life transitions and relationship struggles with a compassionate, thoughtful and insight-oriented approach.

I am a clinical psychologist who works from psychodynamic and systems perspectives. I work with adults, couples and families. I have extensive experience with eating issues, childhood sexual abuse, mood disorders and relationship issues.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist (NY, CT) with extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. My specializations include the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, social anxiety, specific phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, and disruptive behavior disorders. Additionally, I see clients for a variety of life stage difficulties, including parenting, perinatal and postpartum issues, and transitioning to college. My approach to therapy is to collaborate with clients to help them change behavior patterns and build a life in line with their values to improve their overall wellness.

I’m passionate about helping my clients connect: with me, with the people in their lives, and, most importantly, with themselves.
As an NYU graduate and New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and psychotherapist, I view therapy as a profound learning experience. I help individuals and couples connect with their resilience, learn new coping skills, and cultivate the relationships they want (and deserve).
Above all, I help my clients get comfortable with being uncomfortable. After all, you can’t grow if you’re stuck in the same old patterns and behaviors.