Provider Directory

Erin Knittel

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C

I am an experienced, warm, and dedicated therapist who is committed to empowering those in their family growing years, especially individuals suffering from intense post-partum emotions and overwhelm. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State, as well as a certified perinatal mental health practitioner (PMH-C).

Ellen Lourie, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Ellen Lourie is an LCSW in private practice in Brooklyn, NY. She has advanced training in Transactional Analysis, Redecision Therapy, The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and The Institute for Relational Intimacy. Ellen works with individuals and couples on reducing anxiety and depression, improving self esteem and developing relationship skills.

Melissa Walker

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LISW, LICSW

Melissa Walker is a psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York City, practicing in-person in New York and via telehealth in Vermont and Florida. Melissa has been practicing for over fifteen years with individuals, couples, and groups.

Sima Lichtschein

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. My integrative approach draws from IFS, psychodynamic, CBT, and relational therapies to help clients deepen self-understanding, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

Hannah English

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Lcsw, PMH-C, EMDR certified

I am an experienced clinician certified in EMDR and with a specialization in perinatal mental health.

Pia Scaglione

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Clinical psychologist specializing in women's issues across the lifespan. Specific areas of expertise include depressive disorders, perinatal mood disorders, parenting, adjustment difficulties, bereavement, fertility issues, and challenges related to college or graduate school. Dr. Scaglione is an LGBT-affirmative therapist and her perspective is strength based and anti-racist. Her approach to treatment is strongly rooted in psychodynamic and relational therapy, with a supportive and collaborative style.

Meredith Singer

Psychologist, Ph.D., SEP

Dr. Meredith Singer is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Brooklyn and SOHO, specializing in parent/infant work, women's mental health, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorders, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Lauren Steffel

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I draw from DBT, CBT, mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to address mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD & trauma, OCD, emotion dysregulation, substance use, relationships problems, career/academic stress, and life transitions.

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,"

Sara Kotzin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, SEP

Sara Kotzin is a licensed clinical social worker, trauma-therapist and an assistant professor of social work at Lehman College. She has a private practice in New York City, with the option of Telehealth. She is committed to supporting resilience within a trauma-informed, antiracist lens.

Emine Tahiraj

Psychoanalyst

I am a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City and received a Masters in industrial/organizational psychology from CUNY Brooklyn College. I completed my postgraduate training at Metropolitan Institute for training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I worked at the Metropolitan Center for Mental Health as a clinician where I gained experience working with adults of all ages. In addition to working as a psychotherapist, I also spent over 20 years in the academic service technology field.

Gay Doherty

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am in private practice in Midtown Manhattan. I am an Attachment-based psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults, ages 25-40, struggling with anxiety, depression, managing emotions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have specialized training in grief/loss, emotional regulation and spiritually informed practices.

Michelle Litwer

Psychologist

I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing virtually in PA, NY, and the PSYPACT states. I am passionate about helping adolescents and adults (16+) manage anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum concerns/fertility issues, emotion dysregulation, increase pleasure and mastery, and feel more confident engaging in their everyday lives. I have intensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I utilize evidence-based treatment approaches such as CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to help clients live more fulfilling lives, become unstuck, and build a life worth living.

Samantha Bennahum

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a New York based psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working with adults coping with loss, trauma, life limiting medical diagnoses, chronic illness, fertility challenges, relational difficulties, and life-stage transitions.