Provider Directory

Lyn (Marilyn) Paul, PhD, LCSW began her social work career in 1995 as a hospital maternal-child social worker, and later spent twenty years on faculty at Adelphi University School of Social Work, teaching courses in human behavior theory and social work practice, and advising and supervising students. Dr. Paul has researched and published on the complex psychosocial issues confronting contemporary families, especially families formed with advanced medical technology and third party assistance. Dr. Paul currently maintains a part-time clinical social work practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan where she specializes in loss and transition and issues associated with women’s reproductive health.

Lily works individually with clients to identify and meet their goals. Lily has found that therapy works best when there is authenticity in the relationship, and she strives to be her most authentic self. With an active and engaging approach, Lily creates an environment where clients can feel comfortable to be themselves fully.

Using an active and humanistic approach, Lily brings her true self to each session and helps clients to feel comfortable, matching that authenticity. Working in tandem, Lily empowers clients to identify meaningful shifts they would like to make in their lives and supports them in making those changes.

Lily works from a weight inclusive care model. She is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and helps her clients move beyond eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues through a pursuit of food freedom.

I have been in private practice for 25+ years working with high-achieving adults to help them improve relationships, manage stress, and realize potential. Issues we may address in our work together may include anxiety, depression, divorce, trauma, burnout, relationships, parenting, career advancement, and major life decisions. My style is collaborative; I take a psychodynamic approach that flexibly incorporates strategies from CBT, IFS, EMDR, mindfulness, and positive psychology. My background includes a Wharton MBA, and I have experience with many successful professionals of diverse backgrounds working in finance and healthcare.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT-D) in NY state as well as a licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT).

Erin Burke, PhD is a counseling psychologist who specializes in therapy for adolescents and young adults.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a certification in substance abuse. I offer a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy. I provide a solution-focused approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic principles, and mindfulness practices to support clients in achieving their goals.

I am a NY state licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been treating individuals and couples for over 15 years. My psychotherapy practice focuses on helping adults target specific issues and guiding and supporting them as they make the necessary changes to improve their lives. In my work I incorporate cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic theory and technique. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, parenting and relationship issues. I also consults to corporations on hiring and human resources.

I offer individual and couples therapy for late teens through late life which incorporates relational, analytic, and CBT oriented techniques in a supportive and collaborative framework.

I primarily use psychodynamic, systemic, experiential and culturally sensitive approaches to accompany the client throughout the journey of self discovery. With emphasis on awareness and insight, I encourage individuals and couples to seek solutions that resonate with their individual and relational needs. The struggle to overcome adverse experiences, can be a product of sociocultural system, family context, early attachment and relationships which reflect a stigmatized idea of self.

Alla specializes in working with couples, parents, and women navigating the transition into motherhood. Drawing from psychodynamic, Existential therapy, family systems, and narrative therapy, she helps people understand the underlying patterns driving disconnection—often shaped by early experiences, relational trauma, and cultural expectations.

Dr. Charissa Chamorro is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is an expert in assessing and treating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and depression in children and adults. Dr. Chamorro integrates her warm and compassionate approach with scientifically supported interventions to help people develop effective coping strategies and achieve greater emotional well-being. She specializes in children’s and women’s mental health, and she often works with parents to support them through the joys and challenges of parenthood.

I work with adults, students, artists, professionals, pregnant and parenting people, and people with chronic illnesses from a relational psychodynamic, trauma-informed perspective, integrating mindfulness and EMDR where appropriate.

Dr. Alexis Kahan is a clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist with a private practice located downtown. She specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, learning disabilities, relationship issues, and life transitions.

My career in mental health as a licensed psychologist spans more than 25 years and includes various professional roles which include running my private practice, working as a university professor, and at different points, as a clinician, clinical supervisor or director in various NYC hospitals, schools, and community clinics. My professional background of direct service, scholarly work, and teaching at the graduate and doctoral level has given me a well-rounded perspective when working alongside my patients. I feel fortunate that due to my training I can provide the most effective, cutting edge, and evidence-based techniques to my patients. I work hard to empower individuals to effectively reach their goals and gain insight into what is most concerning them. On a personal level, I am multilingual and multicultural, and I often work with clients who are navigating the intersections of their various identities related to their family of origin, culture, and religion, as well as their race, gender and sexual identity. My style is warm, down-to-earth, direct and interactive. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, either in person or through virtual sessions. I work with couples as well as individuals.