Provider Directory

Alexandra Grundleger

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Grundleger is a licensed psychologist in NY (023833) and NJ (6430) and is a member of PSYPACT making her able to practice teletherapy in over 30 participating states, including CT, DC, MD, VA, PA, TX, and WA to name a few.

My style is warm and direct. I am attuned to my client’s experiences and gently push people to think differently—I remain sensitive to my client’s emotional state and find the right balance between being nurturing and supportive while also pushing to acknowledge important aspects of their lives. My nature joined with my extensive clinical training, make me the ideal therapist to treat a multitude of struggles. I know how intimidating it can be to pick up the phone or write the first email, but I hope you can push past this fear and reach out for support during this challenging time.

Sarah Best

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, Psychoanalyst

I specialize in depth-oriented, relational psychotherapy to help patients build whole selves, healthy relationships, and full lives.

Nellie Harari

Psychologist, PhD

I am a clinical psychologist with offices in Park Slope, Brooklyn and midtown Manhattan, specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Samantha Southard

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Hi there! My name is Samantha, aka The Blonde Therapist, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York. I believe in challenging the notion of a "blank slate therapist, and encompass my own personality into my role as a therapist. I understand that therapy cannot utilize a "one size fits all" approach in order to best meet the needs of each client.  I work with teens, young adults, and adult women who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, relationship issues, and people-pleasing tendencies.

Kara Lissy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 12+ years of experience providing evidence-based treatment to adult individual clients. I specialize in working with adult children of alcoholic parents and I am a published author on the subject. While I have a solid skills-based foundation and I like to establish goals for therapy, my work is very relational and interpersonal. I place the emphasis on goodness of fit and trust first.

Tera Jansen

Psychologist, Psy.D., LP, CST, CST-S

I am a licensed psychologist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, as well as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor. I have a private practice in NYC, where I work with individuals and couples across a wide variety of mental and sexual health concerns. I have masters and doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology and have completed advanced training in sexual health and gender, including a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Program in Human Sexuality (now the Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health) at the University of Minnesota.

Laurie Giddins Therapy

Master Social Worker

Laurie has over two decades of experience in mental health and education. Specializing exclusively in women's mental health, Laurie empowers her clients to lead more connected, authentic, and fulfilling lives. She helps clients challenge self-doubt and negative self-judgment, resolve emotional pain and trauma, reduce stress and anxiety, and rediscover their innate joy. She has specialized training in trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth.

Nicoletta C. Skoufalos

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in working with high functioning professionals who are living with a chronic medical condition (usually an invisible illness), as well as counseling women on women-specific concerns (such as body image concerns, fertility/infertility, miscarriage, peri/post partum issues, family-planning, and female sexuality). I provide therapy to both adult individuals and couples.

Lauren Grossbach

Marriage & Family Therapist

I’m Lauren, and I’m a relationship therapist. I have a passion for helping others improve the relationships in their lives. Working with me means outlining the patterns in life that aren’t serving you. Sessions with me include exploring your relationship boundaries, communication styles, individual strengths, and more.

Natalie Dupre

Master Social Worker, LMSW

Columbia-trained psychotherapist (LMSW) working with individuals and couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and relationship challenges. With advanced training in EMDR, IFS, CBT, DBT, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, I bring an integrative, evidence-based approach that supports profound and enduring transformation.

Karen Perlman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Karen Perlman, LCSW is a seasoned clinician, with over 3 decades of experience, who works with individuals, couples, families and groups. Her early training from NYU Silverman School of Social Work, and Ackerman Institute for the Family informed her treatment as a family systems therapist. In more recent years, she has incorporated an evidenced based approach using CBT to treat depression and anxiety, as well as a relationship model that helps her clients disentangle from power struggles and learn skills for more effective communication. Professionally trained as an ADHD coach, she often uses coaching in combination with CBT for her clients with executive function challenges. With expertise as an integrative nutrition coach, she naturally employs a holistic approach to her understanding and treatment of a variety of emotional and health oriented issues. Currently, she is deepening her expertise in helping patients with OCD using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). She is guided by her keen intuition and strong knowledge base in a variety of therapies, deep empathy and sense of humor, when helping her clients achieve their therapeutic goals and ultimate potential. As a therapist with a disability, she has a deep appreciation for life's challenges, pain, loss and suffering and has learned the art of "transforming obstacles into opportunities,"

Sarah Selden

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a NY- and CT-licensed psychologist specializing in mood issues, eating disorders, and personality disorders. I incorporate DBT-informed and psychodynamic/relational approaches. I additionally provide neuropsychological testing.

Samira Hafiz

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained at NYU, I bring clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the human experience. With a background in sociology, I recognize the many factors that shape mental health and believe in treatment that is both evidence-based and person-centered. My goal is to provide care that not only addresses symptoms but also helps individuals regain a sense of stability and control over their lives.

Danielle Naghi

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY currently providing video psychotherapy sessions. I see adolescents, adults, and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, academic stressors, and identity development. I approach psychotherapy holistically, integrating models such as Internal Family Systems Theory, The Ackerman Relational Approach and Trauma Theory. Working in an environment focused on social justice, it is important to me to be able to help clients navigate issues related to experiences of racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and sexism. My intent is to work collaboratively with clients to develop and support their own personal goals and journey of healing.

I have my Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience & Behavior and Master's Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. I have postgraduate training in couples and family therapy from The Ackerman Institute, as well as postgraduate training as an Internal Family Systems Therapist. Prior to starting in private practice, I have provided psychotherapy in a community-based and school-based settings.