Provider Directory

Judith Brisman

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Judith Brisman was the Founding Director of the Eating Disorder Resource Center for over 35 years. She is co-author of Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends, is an associate editor of Contemporary Psychoanalysis and is on the editorial board of the journal Eating Disorders. She is a member of the teaching faculty of the William Alanson White Institute and she maintains a private practice in New York City.
Dr. Brisman is known internationally as among the first in her field to develop a treatment program for bulimic patients. She has published and lectured extensively regarding the interpersonal treatment of eating disorders.

Patricia Sage-McLean

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

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.

Golzar S. Naghshineh

Psychoanalyst, LP, CGP, MS

I am a licensed training and supervising Psychoanalyst and certified group psychotherapist and am teaching faculty at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies. I have special expertise in reproductive and maternal mental health, after ten years ago, launching NAPS – an integrative mental health program for OBGYN offices and fertility clinics –at the renowned Downtown Women OBGYN. I also attended the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis for my doctorate in Psychoanalysis, with my in-process dissertation on in-person, hybrid and virtual group therapy, some of which you will hear about today. I also completed group psychotherapy training at the Center for Group Studies and also hold a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management and Urban Policy from the New School University.

Kathleen Springer

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Kathleen Springer is a clinical psychologist specialized in treating depressive, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

Kimberly Ahearn Young

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and bereavement. I also practice Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process through traumatic memories and experience symptom relief. I worked for 14 years with first responders and 9/11 family members at the FDNY, and have worked extensively with veterans and people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Nava C. Solomon

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Nava Solomon, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depressive disorders. For more than 15 years, Dr. Solomon has been working with college/graduate students, adults, and expecting/new mothers cope with various symptoms of stress, avoidance, and low mood.

Roshnee Vázquez

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Roshnee Vázquez, PhD, PMH-C specializes in perinatal and maternal mental health, women’s health, life transitions, mood disorders (including depression and bipolar disorder), emotional regulation, and recovery and sobriety. She also has advanced training in multicultural and social justice–informed care, allowing her to thoughtfully support individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Dr. Vázquez is a licensed psychologist with almost 15 years of experience providing thoughtful, evidence-based care. She is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and licensed for telehealth services in Florida.

Shannique Richards

Psychologist, Ph.D

Shannique Richards, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in New York State and New Jersey and an Instructor in Medical Psychology in Psychiatry at the at Columbia University Medical Center.

Leslie R. Adelstein

Psychologist, Ph.D

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.

Nancy Serling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R

As a seasoned Psychotherapist, my private practice is unique, in that all services are determined by the specific needs of the individual, couple and/or family that reaches out for assistance. Areas of special interest include: anxiety, depression, addiction of any kind, mood and personality disorders, couples therapy, college students and teenagers. Both in-person and virtual services are available. I am certified to supervise LMSW students.

Svetlana Levak

Psychologist

I am a Licensed (NY & PA) Clinical Psychologist with expertise in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies for individuals with problems related to alcohol use, anger, anxiety, depression, relationships, and coping with other life stressors. I practice evidence-based treatment for these conditions, including Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Self-Control Training, Unified Protocol, and other Cognitive Behavioral Treatment modalities. I have specialized experience working with individuals with alcohol use disorders who are interested in reducing or stopping their alcohol use. I also work with families of individuals struggling with substance related disorders.

Rachel Tayler

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Rachel Tayler is licensed clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn. She works with adolescents, adults and couples navigating significant life transitions. She specializes in the Perinatal Period, Parenthood, Relationships, Grief , Bi/Cultural Identity Development, Anxiety & Depression, and Interracial & Intercultural Relationships. She offers services in English, Spanish, and French.

Emily Brackman

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Brackman is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. She works with adults seeking to address the impact of major life changes, loss, and trauma on their sense of self and relationships.

Lauren Sweitzer

Psychologist

I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering virtual psychotherapy to clients in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and all PSYPACT states. My expertise includes couples therapy, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship challenges, life transitions, perinatal/maternal mental health, and trauma.