Provider Directory

Robyn Abramson

Psychologist, PsyD

I am a licensed psychologist in full time private practice. I have extensive clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and their families. My approach to therapy is eclectic : I draw from psychodynamic, developmental, and family systems theories. I see therapy as a learning process and believe that if you become more self-aware, you can make better decisions in your life.

Jeffrey Harper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Jeffrey Harper, LCSW, ACSW, is a Harvard-educated psychotherapist and the former Assistant Director of a university mental health clinic in Manhattan with over 35 years’ experience treating a broad range of life challenges – anxiety, depression, transition from adolescence to adulthood, transition to retirement, marital and family conflict, career challenges, sexual identity issues, divorce and remarriage, and others. He has also worked with clients of family law firms, treating, counseling and assessing persons engaged in divorce and child custody matters before Family Courts.

Sam Lookatch

Psychologist, PhD, ABPP

I am a board certified addiction psychologist treating individuals with substance use (and co-occurring) concerns, and family members of individuals struggling with addiction. I also specialize in trauma treatments, namely CPT and PE. My practice is currently fully virtual and I am licensed in NY, NJ and IL, and accepting UMR for Mt. Sinai employees.

Melanie E. Schwarz MD FACLP

Psychiatrist, M.D.

Melanie Schwarz, M.D. is a private practice psychiatrist focused on reproductive psychiatry and the psychology and medical treatment of women. She has lengthy and diverse experience with patients in this arena dealing with reproductive depression, anxiety, and other issues. 
Additionally, Dr. Schwarz has a history of treating patients with chronic illness such as MS.

Kimarie Knowles

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

As a psychotherapist who has worked in the field of psycho-oncology and mental health for over 17 years, I have extensive clinical understanding of the needs of patients and caregivers throughout the disease continuum, from initial diagnosis, through treatment, to end of life, survivorship, recurrence, chronic illness, bereavement and life transitions. I have advanced training in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, complicated grief therapy, and meaning-center psychotherapy and have published or presented on topics such as coping with chronic cancer, survivor guilt, fear of cancer recurrence, dating after treatment, and grief, loss and bereavement. 

Jessica January Behr

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a Licensed Psychologist and the Founder and Director of Behr Psychology. We are a group psychotherapy practice based in NYC. We provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults as well as group and couples therapy and psychological testing.

Sarah Bren

Psychologist, Ph.D

Dr. Sarah Bren holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. She has dedicated her career to translating the science of attachment into simple, real-life strategies for parents who want to support healthy child development while not losing sight of their own mental health along the way. Dr. Bren is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group, where she works with parents, children, and families and leads a team of highly specialized therapists and clinical trainees. Her popular parenting podcast, Securely Attached, is ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide and is a go-to resource for parents looking for judgment-free, research-backed information related to pregnancy, toddlerhood, adolescence, and everything in between.

Jocelyn W. Charnas

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Charnas is in private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She treats young adults and adults with depression, anxiety, social, occupational, and interpersonal difficulties, relationship and adjustment problems, phase-of-life issues, and maladaptive behaviors. Dr. Charnas is active, relatable, and directive, emphasizing patient strengths and adaptive functioning. Treatment is focused on the here-and-now, but historical experiences and relationships are explored with the purpose of gaining insight into present conflicts.

Tashi Ridley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

As a LCSW in NY, NJ, DC and CT with more than 15 years of experience in medical and mental health settings, I am adept at supporting the needs of individuals, couples, and families around the issues that arise over the trajectory of illness.

Caroline Goan

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

NYC based psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals and couples at quarterlife (roughly in their 20s to late 30s).

Bari D. Schwarz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP

I am the owner of a private psychotherapy practice in Brooklyn, New York. I offer in person and remote sessions to clients, and have the ability to flex my hours to meet your timing needs.

My specializations include life transitions, infertility, maternal mental health, partnership, anxiety & depression. It is my pleasure to guide you along your personal journey in psychotherapy.

Orly Moshell Arviv

Psychologist

I specialize in the treatment of unresolved emotional injuries from childhood, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and grief using Somatic Psychotherapy.

Danielle Hibbard

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I specialize in working with emerging and young adults using techniques drawn from psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as my experiences with yoga and meditation. In addition to talk therapy, I also have additional experience and training in yoga and how it can assist in the treatment of trauma. I received my 200-hour yoga teacher certification as well as certification in trauma-sensitive yoga.

Alan Oxman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. In addition to working with individuals and couples in my private practice, I also lead interpersonal process groups. I graduated with a Master’s in Social Work from NYU and a Doctorate in Social Work from Rutgers University (where I currently teach courses on behavioral addictions). I am a graduate of the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society and run process groups for psychiatry residents at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC.