Provider Directory

I’m a collaborative, calm, empathic, and flexible relational psychodynamic therapist with 15 years of experience in the field. I support adults navigating sex and sexuality, depression, anxiety, family and romantic relationships, trauma, boundaries, life transitions, and new parenthood including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. My practice is polyamory, LGBTQIA+, and kink affirming. I have formal training in Sex Therapy and EMDR, and my work is informed by somatic therapies and IFS.

I earned my Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, a Master’s degree from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Science from NYU. I work with individuals across the lifespan, drawing from an intuitive blend of therapeutic approaches, including attachment-based, inner child work, existential, Jungian, CBT, and holistic approaches.

Dr. Samantha Rogowicz (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical psychologist, and the founder and director of Purple Key CBT, located in Flatiron, NYC. She has extensive training and experience using evidence-based treatments for anxiety and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and adults, including CBT, ERP, and ACT. Dr. Rogowicz received her doctorate in clinical psychology from St. John’s University, and graduated with honors from New York University. Dr. Rogowicz also serves as Co-Chair of the Early Career Members group for the WMHC supporting fellow licensed mental health professionals in the early stages of their professional careers.

Psychiatrist & Interpersonal Psychoanalyst.

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.

Kat Safavi has nearly 20 years of experience working with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. She has extensive experience working with patients diagnosed with ALS, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, brain tumors and Glioblastomas, epilepsy, dementia, MS, and other neurological disorders who are adjusting to diagnosis and disease progression. Kat is well-versed in palliative and hospice care and end of life planning and bereavement counseling. Kat has worked with patients who are seeking gender-affirming care. Kat’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic and trauma-informed and she tailors therapy to individual needs drawing from her training in CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness

I am trained in both the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and Collaborative Couples Therapy, two evidence-based approaches that equip me with the tools to help couples communicate more effectively. I aim to help couples feel heard and understood, have better conversations, and create space for compromise. Together, we work on strengthening their connection, friendship, trust, and intimacy and rediscovering play and fun. These relationship skills also benefit my individual clients, as the same principles apply to personal growth and emotional health.

I am a psychotherapist licensed in New Jersey and Connecticut with a specialty in infertility, reproductive health and women's health. Having worked in infertility centers for several years, I am available for consultation and assessment for those patients who are using a third party to help create their family.

Syd Seifert, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced licensed clinical social worker. Focusing on mental health and well-being, Syd provides expert counseling to support individuals on their journey to healing and growth.

I treat individuals and couples from all backgrounds and have specialized training working with pregnant and postpartum women and birthing people, families and individuals undergoing fertility treatments, parents struggling to bond with their infants, and children and adolescents.

I am a licensed Psychologist in private practice on the Upper East Side.
I work with individuals from college age through older adulthood dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, academic pressures, and professional challenges. I bring a solid understanding of living and parenting in our wonderful, but pressure filled NYC life style. I am passionate about parenting and work to support parents in navigating the challenges that arisedifferent developmental stages. I also specilize in working with families who are transitioning through divorce. Working both with children and parents, I place a strong emphasis on supporting co-parenting strategies and effective communication that are proven to help children adapt more successfully to divorce.

Lisa Ellis is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with private practices in Manhattan and White Plains, NY. Her areas of expertise include eating disorders and emotion-triggered eating in children, adolescents, adults and families.

Therapy is a challenging experience. Having thirty + years of experience as a licensed psychologist working with adults and adolescents, I know that finding a "good fit" can be difficult, yet is critical to the therapeutic process. Ultimately the best results are achieved when the therapeutic relationship is one of trust and comfort.

I am a seasoned therapist, specializing in trauma. I work predominantly with women who have experienced sexual violence, whether in the form of a one-time assault or long-term sexual abuse.