Provider Directory

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.

Dr. Schneider is a New York state licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, offering virtual individual and couples psychotherapy as well as professional coaching.

Welcome! I am a holistic psychotherapist with a background in yoga, meditation, wellness and Reiki. I address depressed and anxious emotions with a mind body spirit approach drawing upon ancient Eastern wisdom, Buddhism practices and through psychodynamic theory.

Are you navigating a big life change and feeling lost? Do you feel fear and overthink your decisions and second guess yourself everyday? Are you feeling depressed and lonely even when there are so many people around you? Is it hard to switch that critical voice that's on all the time? Whether you deal with work/relationship related issues, perfectionism tendencies, low self confidence, overdoing and burnout, hurt from past traumas or shame - you'll find yourself in safe and nonjudgemental space for healing and emotional holding to take place.

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in women's health, chronic illness/pain, grief, life transitions, perfectionism and more. I'm trained EMDR, IFS, CBT, and Mindfulness and utilize both of these modalities in my practice. I'm especially passionate about empowering women navigating chronic pain and conditions like Endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS, Pelvic Pain, and more.

Emma Savage, LMHC, is a Staff Clinician at the Iona University Counseling Center, specializing in short-term supportive therapy for college students. With expertise in areas such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity issues, self-esteem, and support for current and former competitive athletes and survivors of intimate partner violence, Emma fosters a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic environment. Currently transitioning into private practice, she is dedicated to extending her therapeutic services to support individuals on their journeys toward insight and wholeness.

Wendy Perello, LCSW has a specialized focus on helping individuals navigate through life transitions, trauma, career-focused stress, and self-esteem challenges. As a relationship expert, Wendy works closely with those who struggle with anxious attachment and other relationship difficulties. Her holistic approach allows her to curate a combination of modalities that include mindfulness, narrative therapy and CBT.

With a concentrated focus on women's issues, Wendy incorporates the transitions women go through in relationships, careerhood, parenthood, generational caretaking, and sexual health especially perimenopause and menopause in her practice.

Wendy is also certified in Traumatic Stress Studies which critically informs her practice. Licensed in NJ, NY and MA.

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.

Specializing in depth-oriented, relational psychotherapy, I work with adults, parents, partners, and families to build whole selves, healthy relationships, and full lives.

Melodee Morrison, LCSW, is a psychodynamic and CBT Therapist and is a Diplomate of the Beck Institute.
Melodee was the Supervisor of Social Work for the Women's Unit at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Westchester Division. Currently, She has a private practice in Rye, NY. She has also been a consultant to corporations and churches serving as a group facilitator focused on leadership and problem solving.

I am a board certified adult and child psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, mood, attentional and behavioral disorders. I provide initial diagnostic psychiatric evaluation and medication management when indicated.

I take a family-based integrated care approach, working collaboratively with families to identify the individual’s strengths. Additionally, I have clinical and research expertise in anxiety disorders. I have published in the the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology and the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. I served as Chief Resident at the Brown University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program.

Paula Lamanna, LCSW, CASAC (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, credentialed alcoholism and substance use counselor, Level III EMDR provider, certified yoga teacher and certified psychedelic-assisted therapy provider. Paula received her master’s degree from New York University. She received her post-graduate certifications from The Integrative Psychiatry Institute and the Parnell Institute for EMDR.

Elsa Pelier is a board-certified licensed art therapist, a psychotherapist, guest lecturer, educator, and published author and expert in chronic illness, bereavement and loss, and trauma treatment. Ms. Pelier maintains a private practice on the Upper east Side of Manhattan, working with children, adolescents, and adults.

I provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment to children, adolescents, and adults who present with an array of with learning, attention, and behavior/psychiatric/medical difficulties. I also participate in educational advocacy within the school system as well as with legal advocates to help parents to navigate the labyrinth of the special education system, helping them attain the appropriate school placement, accommodations, and intervention services critical to the child's success. I thoroughly understand the nuances of the neuropsychological evaluation process and the neurocognitive underpinnings that support learning, development, behavior, and social-emotional functioning.