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As a psychodynamic, trauma-informed therapist and psychoanalyst, I offer a space to explore relationships and the roles one plays in them, honoring strengths and uncovering the meanings that underlie challenging areas. Goals would include connecting thoughts and emotions, to enhance insight into how one moves through one's life and to increase healthier coping skills to stressors. I value diversity including but not limited to race, religion, sexuality, gender, and culture, working to understand how these aspects of identity influence a person’s experience of themselves, to provide an environment that fosters continuous growth in all areas of being.

I work with children, parents, and individuals to bring awareness to underlying conflicts while providing tangible support. My advanced training in psychodynamic theory as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy guides my work.

As a licensed clinical social worker and private psychotherapist, I am interested in supporting individuals, couples, and families coping with such issues as anxiety, depression, infertility, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with those facing chronic illness, end-of-life- challenges, and bereavement and have completed advanced clinical training in family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I take a client-centered, relational approach and strive to create a safe, warm, and supportive space for joint exploration, in which clients can feel comfortable exploring and addressing their thoughts and challenges.

I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has a background in individual psychotherapy for adults who are struggling with perfectionism, chronic stress and burnout, and career transitions.

My main focus is in training and development. I have a passion for providing professional development opportunities for mental health providers. I value lifelong learning and am always looking for creative and practical ways to bring people together to learn new skills, find community, and support personal and professional growth.

Having worked in medical and oncology social work for many years, I have helped individuals, couples and families make sense of and cope with the messiness of life. particularly helping those dealing with chronic illnesses, such as cancer. Having been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, I will work with a client to develop positive coping mechanisms for anxiety and depression whether they are related to chronic illness or not.

Dr. Kati N. Lake, PhD, MS, MA, MPhil (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York State and the founder of the Trauma & Mood Treatment Center LLC, her telehealth practice. She specializes in the evidence-based treatment of trauma, depressive, anxiety, reproductive mood, and obsessive and compulsive disorders. Obtaining a Ph.D. from Columbia University, Dr. Lake was trained at Columbia University Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute, NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Previously, Dr. Lake served as the Vice President of Consulting at RAINN. Before joining RAINN, she was a Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, where Dr. Lake led teams in the development, execution, and evaluation of personnel policy across the Department of Defense’s Suicide Prevention Office and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. Dr. Lake also served as a Schedule C political appointee at the White House, providing support to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Dr. Lake holds a master of arts, master of science, and master of philosophy in clinical psychology with a concentration in global mental health and trauma from Columbia University. She also obtained a bachelor degree in political science and British literature with a focus on political communications from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio).

Dr. Vivian Lee graduated summa cum laude at Harvard University and received her medical degree from Cornell Medical College. She completed her training in adult psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Medical Center.

Hello, I'm Jerisel Jimenez, a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in a psychoanalytic approach, with a focus on trauma work. In my extensive career, I have dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate life's complexities, particularly those grappling with trauma. My private practice in the heart of New York City serves as a sanctuary for transformative growth, fostering a warm and empathetic environment for healing and empowerment.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience, with particular expertise in the treatment of executive functioning challenges, ADHD, and mood-related issues. I provide both psychotherapy and targeted executive functioning coaching to help clients build skills in organization, time management, emotional regulation, and goal-setting.

Christina Faletti is a certified cognitive therapist with the Academy of Cognitive Therapy in private practice since 2005. She has extensive experience working with individual adults and couples with a variety of life situations, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, career/workplace concerns, sexual dysfunctions, aging, and parenting issues.

Joann Paley Galst, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice in New York City specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy. She also specializes in reproductive health issues including infertility and pregnancy loss.

I am a licensed Creative Arts Therapist based in Brooklyn, NY. I work with adult clients struggling with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, and depressive symptoms. I primarily focus on how their symptoms affect their self-esteem, their locus of control, and their personal and professional relationships. My overall approach is strengths-based and collaborative. I also use CBT techniques and the attachment theory modality as a framework with my clients.

Trained in the tradition of psychodynamic psychotherapy, I spent many years initially treating patients with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders and eventually teaching and supervising in the residency and psychology internship programs at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After some additional years doing administrative work for the NYS Office of Mental Health (several facilities), I switched my focus from a public health perspective to independent practice, continuing my work individually with adults as well as with couples and families. Although my primary orientation toward psychopathology and treatment continues to be psychodynamic, I occasionally integrate some cognitive behavioral tools into the psychotherapy; I was certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy when the treatment was initiated at the facility in which I was an administrator.

Sarah McCaslin, MS, LCSW, MDiv is a licensed psychotherapist and the Executive Director of the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI) in New York City. With a background in both clinical social work and theology, Sarah works with individuals, couples, and families navigating complex emotional landscapes—grief, identity, trauma, and spiritual struggle among them. Her approach integrates systemic thinking with a deep respect for the sacred dimensions of healing. She holds degrees from Columbia University School of Social Work and Union Theological Seminary, and completed post-graduate training at the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI) is an interdisciplinary, interfaith collective of mental health professionals offering spiritually-informed psychotherapy, clinical training, and consulting for individuals, couples, families, spiritual communities, nonprofits, and businesses.