Provider Directory

Yana Elbert is a licensed psychotherapist who is psychodynamically-oriented and is integrative in her approach. She provides in-person and virtual therapy at this time.

With 34 years in mental health and a strong medical background, I offer individual and group therapy to men and women 18+ years old. I specialize in reproductive, perinatal, and menopausal mental health. I’m passionate about supporting women navigating hormonal changes that impact mood, relationships, careers, cognitive functioning, and self-esteem. My clients seek balance, emotional well-being, and clarity during times of change. You deserve to feel well, and I’m here to help you bridge life's transitions with grace, humor and a pocket full of resources.

Anne Wennerstrand, MS, MSW, LCSW-R, is a clinical social worker, psychotherapist, supervisor, and educator with more than 25 years of experience working with adolescents and adults across the gender identity spectrum. Grounded in contemporary psychodynamic and feminist-relational perspectives, her clinical interests include eating and body-image concerns, trauma, anxiety and obsessive patterns, identity, relationships, and life transitions.

Caitlin MacCrate, PhD (she/her) is a licensed psychologist (NY) in private practice and at a major teaching hospital in New York City. At NYP/Columbia, Dr. MacCrate works with patients with complex, chronic health conditions, including HIV, and related behavioral and mental health concerns. She has a clinical and research background in LGBTQ health, and maintains a private practice devoted to questions and experiences related to gender and sexual diversity. Dr. MacCrate's patients appreciate her person-centered, warm and engaging approach to treatment. Dr. MacCrate integrates behavioral, relational, insight-oriented and mindfulness-based treatment approaches to inform highly individualized care.

Dr. DeMairo received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the New School and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Motherhood Center of New York. She received a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and specializes in loss and infertility as well as mother-infant psychotherapies. She is licensed in NY, NJ, CT, and FL and offers virtual and in-person services in Manhattan and Westchester.

My clinical work is grounded in disability justice & the neurodiversity paradigm. Taken together, these movements teach us that diversity of bodies & brains are essential to the human experience. I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, identity exploration & transitional stress. I have a particular passion for working with performers, including dancers, actors & other creatives, as well as athletes.

I approach therapy from a relational psychodynamic perspective, meaning I help clients understand how past relationships & early experiences shape their current emotional well-being, relationships & sense of self. My commitment to intersectionality, accessibility & autonomy means that I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique identities & desires.

Emily Upshur, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Upshur received her Master's degree in developmental psychology from Tufts University, and holds both a Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center at the City University of New York, an American Psychological Association accredited training program.

Dr. Upshur currently has a faculty appointment at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and is a Supervising Psychologist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, where she trains psychiatry residents, psychology interns, and psychology externs. She was the Clinical Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has a private practice in Manhattan as well as Westchester, New York.

Dr. Upshur has a decade of experience working in a wide range of clinical settings, including hospital outpatient clinics, in-patient units, psychiatric emergency rooms, college and graduate student counseling programs, private psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing facilities, and faculty private practice. These experiences have given her the unique ability to meet the diverse needs of adults and children.

I am a NYC-based clinical psychologist experienced in providing therapy to adults and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and identity development. I have a particular interest and expertise in perinatal psychology, including preconception, pregnancy loss and infertility, perinatal depression and anxiety, and parenting as a couple. I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from psychodynamic and relational perspectives, and incorporating interventions from Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Laura Bhatt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York City. Practicing for a decade, she has worked in a variety of mental health settings, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Hello, As a seasoned psychoanalyst practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy, I deal with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship and social life problems, aging, marital and partner conflicts in younger and older couples, parenting (including adoption related issues,) divorce, loss, spousal and/or family member's dementia, etc... My practice includes adults of all ages -- individuals and couples.
Most of my work with clients is virtual. I accept OON and will present a Super Bill when requested. I am In Network with a few companies and offer a relatively low fee sliding scale for self pay.
The best way to reach me is by email: heinsusan@aol.com

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I'm currently offering telehealth appointments.

I provide a collaborative, affirming approach to therapy that combines mindfulness, skill-building, and empathetic exploration, drawing on my training in evidence-based treatments such ACT, CBT, and DBT.

My areas of specialty include life transitions; anxiety, OCD and worry; depression; LGBTQIA+ issues; identity concerns; ADHD; and trauma.

Avi Miodownik, Psy.D., ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist in private practice, licensed in New York and New Jersey, specializing in adults and older adults coping with health-related changes and aging.

Rachael Hands is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). She specializes in trauma, PTSD, dissociation, and somatic integration, using EMDR and mindfulness-based approaches to support healing. Rachael works virtually with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and life transitions. Her approach is adaptable to each client’s needs while also offering thoughtful challenge to support growth. She provides clinical supervision to emerging therapists and consultation to EMDR clinicians, and is licensed in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Maine.