Provider Directory

Karen Wachtel

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a clinical psychologist who offers individual adult psychotherapy, couples therapy, parenting support, and collaborative parent-child therapy. I work with many individuals adapting to and coping with with difficult transitions. This focus includes postpartum depression, the more general set of stresses associated with becoming a new parent, coping with a loved ones illness or challenges, and working through stage-of-life change.

I am a supportive, interactive therapist and enjoy working collaboratively. When working with parents, I focus on helping them come up with active interventions that can address their child’s difficulties and needs.

In addition to providing individual, couples, and parent-child therapy, I specialize in conducting comprehensive neuropsychological/ psychoeducational evaluations for children and young adults. When conducting evaluations I work hard to put children at ease and focus on understanding their strengths as well as their areas of vulnerability. I place emphasis on writing reports and giving feedback to parents in a manner that is accessible and understandable.

jason shimiaie

Psychiatrist, MD

I am a psychiatrist specializing in both medication management and psychotherapy. I am experienced in working with a wide array of conditions including anxiety, depression and ADHD. I have a particular focus and passion for working with individuals who experienced early life traumas and those struggling with disorders of dissociation. I work closely with the LGBTQ population.

Jill Giornelli

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I work with adults navigating life transitions and struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, and shame. I also specialize in helping people make peace with their bodies and heal their relationships with food and exercise.

Allison Abrams

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I have been in private practice in NYC for more than a decade. I especially enjoy working with adults and young adults who are struggling with relationships, career, and self-worth. Other issues that I frequently treat include depression and anxiety. Though I am trained in a variety of therapies, I primarily work from a psychodynamic and parts-based perspective. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS.) As a student of Buddhist meditation for over 15 years, I often integrate mindfulness-based skills into my work when appropriate. I am licensed in NY, NJ, MA, FL.

Jacqueline LaGrassa

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a clinical social worker who has worked primarily in chronic illness, loss and bereavement with families, couples, and individuals. These experiences make me feel comfortable in helping clients managing natural life transitions, crisis, depression and anxiety. I offer sliding scale fees and can assist with out of network reimbursement.

Julia Yacoob

Psychologist, Ph.D.

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.

Muriel Weikel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

With a background in social work, I believe that effective psychotherapy involves treatment that includes a bio-psycho-social approach. Clients receive a comprehensive assessment, then collaboratively outline treatment goals. Treatment is always tailored to the individual person, using their strengths in combination with my experience and training, to help them achieve their treatment goals.

Elizabeth A. Jago

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Jago is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in downtown Manhattan. She works with adult populations, and specializes in the treatment of relationship issues, survivors of antagonistic relational stress, eating disorders, and anxiety/compulsive behaviors.

Madeline Shill

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Be You Psychotherapy is a private practice in Manhattan. We offer in person sessions in FiDi and virtual sessions throughout New York State, as well as virtual sessions in New Jersey, Michigan and Rhode Island. We work with young adults and adults through all of life's transitions, with a particular focus on women's health, perinatal mental health, relationships and couples therapy, anxiety, depression and OCD. We offer individual, couples and group therapy.

Catherine Birndorf

Psychiatrist, MD

Catherine Birndorf, MD is co-founder and medical director of The Motherhood Center of New York. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and founding director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at The New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan.

Sydney Pollock-Tobert

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C

I am a licensed clinical social worker working with children of all ages, families, and adults. I have experience working with those who have experienced traumatic events, grief and loss, anxiety, depressive symptoms, divorce/separations, behavioral concerns, family conflicts and life transitions. I have advanced training in working with those who have experienced trauma, family therapy, and perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and perinatal loss.

Nicole King

Psychologist, Psy.D

Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and parents for parent training. Integrative approach using CBT/ DBT/ACT & dynamic tenets. I also offer diagnostic evaluations. OON fee $309. In person in Manhattan & virtual.

Tal Gershon

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Professional Counselor based in New York City. I provide individual therapy and couples therapy to adults in New York, Connecticut, Florida and Pennsylvania. Utilizing an integrated therapeutic approach, I empower my clients to gain deeper insight into their inner dynamics, guiding them toward achieving positive, meaningful changes in their daily lives. My therapeutic approach is warm and client-centered.

Michele Hochberg

, LMHC

I am a full-time teletherapist and licensed mental health clinician in the state of New York. I practice integrative therapy which allows me to tailor treatment plans to an individual's unique needs and preferences. Areas of expertise include relationship issues, family conflict, self-esteem, trauma, depression and anxiety. I have a strong affinity for helping women of all ages navigate life transitions.