Provider Directory

Lisa Wallner Samstag is a licensed clinical psychologist, a psychoanalyst, and a tenured professor in the Department of Psychology at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University. In addition to her clinical practice of adult psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy supervision/consultation, Dr. Samstag conducts research on psychotherapy process-outcome and personality-developmental issues. Dr. Samstag received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the City University of New York (1998), and her Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the William Alanson White Institute (2009). She is also a graduate of Queen’s University (B.A. Honors in Psychology, 1986) and the University of Toronto (Institute of Child Study, Dip.C.S., 1988). Dr. Samstag has been on faculty in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at LIU-Brooklyn since 1999, where she is currently Director of Psychotherapy Research.

Kimberly is a warm, empathetic, and patient therapist who works with meeting where you are at, identifying your goals/needs, and working through with you to be the most confident and best version of yourself. She has mostly worked in large hospital settings and very familiar with working with population with oncology, chronic/serious illnesses, and grief/bereavement/loss. Also being Asian American, Kimberly is comfortable in working with adults in the nuances around identity, including intergenerational trauma.

Dr. Kristen Kim is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Her expertise is in child psychology, perinatal mental health, and parenting issues.

Dr. Langer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides individual psychotherapy to adults using an integrative approach. Therapeutic treatment with Dr. Langer is guided by principles of Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Dr. Langer has worked extensively with patients with mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues and those dealing with life transitions. In addition, her specialties include providing therapy for pregnant and postpartum patients and individuals dealing with infertility, reproductive issues, premature birth and birth trauma, adjustment to parenthood, and special needs parenting.

**Currently unable to accept new patients** I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a relatively eclectic background and a commitment to maintaining a warm, open and non-judgmental space for all individuals I work with. I am experienced and comfortable diagnosing & treating a wide variety of mental health concerns, including trauma-related issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, perinatal and postpartum depression/anxiety/psychosis, and adult ADD/ADHD. I am trained and experienced in providing a number of treatments, including medications, psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic or Insight-oriented psychotherapy, Relational psychotherapy, Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR), light therapies (e.g. for seasonal mood symptoms), and nutritional/lifestyle modification for improving quality of life and functioning.

I specialize in treating personality disorders, as well as extensive experience treating schizophrenia, chronic pain, substance abuse issues, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and coping with life changes. My treatment modalities are CBT and DBT Therapy, receiving advanced training in both at Upstate Medical University Syracuse NY.

I take a warm and collaborative approach to therapy with a strong belief that the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and client is paramount to the client's work. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and lived experiences. I am skilled working with individuals struggling with intense emotions/behaviors, I am effective with clients who have not succeeded in previous therapy. With specialized training through PSI I am uniquely equipped for issues surrounding anxiety, depression, low self esteem, family conflicts as well as individual struggles.

I specialize in all forms of anxiety (avoidance, overthinking, perfectionism, ocd), trauma, gender and sexuality, sexual functioning, relationships and borderline traits. I work with individuals, couples and groups, have advanced training in EMDR, DBT and EFT, and extensive experience serving members of the LGBTQ+ community. I'm a person as well as a therapist and I take pride in being a relatable, authentic provider.

Dr. Hila Sachs is a NY + FL- licensed clinical psychologist. She is the founder of Bloom Parenthood- a private practice providing therapy for intentional motherhood.

Her mission is to create a safe space for all, assisting women/birthing individuals in successfully adapting to the unique challenges of the perinatal period and building resilience on their journey through parenthood.

Dr. Sachs received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from PGSP-Stanford Consortium and completed her pre-doctoral internship at North Central Bronx Hospital, focusing on working with complex trauma in women and marginalized populations. She has also received extensive training at Stanford University School of Medicine and The Seleni Institute, where she cultivated her passion for guiding women through intentional transitions to motherhood.

I am a psychologist licensed in both NY and NJ and all Psypact states, offering virtual therapy to individuals and couples. I have extensive training in various trauma modalities, couples/relationship therapy, and sex therapy, and work integratively and experientially to help clients make deep internal shifts, using neuroscientific principles as the guide.

Dr. Sydney Shope, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with children, adolescents, and adults to address a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral issues. Through evidence-based, patient-centered care, Sydney provides the best care for patients. By using a practical, solution-focused, holistic, empathic, and collaborative approach, Sydney effectively treats mental health conditions to meet each client’s unique needs.

I consider myself an "eclectic" therapist which means that my goal is to tailor your therapy with what I’ve learned to meet your specific needs. I love what I do and have great respect for the therapeutic process. Whatever that process is for you, I am here to guide you through it.

Dr. Mia Wiston is a NYS Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Wiston's particular interests include supporting individuals as they navigate life transitions and relationship difficulties, boundary setting, pelvic pain and women's health concerns, LGBTQ+ concerns, and mood and anxiety symptoms.

I am a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist. I work with adults at every stage of the lifespan. My practice specializations are helping people heal from the impact of mothers who can't love; bereavement and loss; early adult transitions; and stress management and work/life balance for lawyers and other professionals. I am also certified in EMDR, a technique that promotes the healing of trauma, PTSD, grief, phobias and performance anxiety.