Provider Directory

Monica Polanco

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a bilingual, bicultural certified grief educator. I support high-impact women who are mourning the death of a loved one so that they can process their grief and start living again. My goal is to help you remember the love more than the pain. I offer online therapy in NYC and across New York.

Lisa Taubenblat

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Lisa Taubenblat, LCSW, provides therapy to individuals, couples and families. She focuses on challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, work issues, aging/caregiving and multigenerational conflicts.

Yana Elbert

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC

Yana Elbert is a licensed psychotherapist who is psychodynamically-oriented and is integrative in her approach. She provides in-person and virtual therapy at this time.

Julia de Roulet

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NY & CA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of disordered eating, food complexes, and anxiety for individuals ages 15 and older. Clients have the option of attending sessions in-person, in Locust Valley, New York, as well as Zoom.

Shama Goklani

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am a first generation Indian American who offers an integrative approach to explore different attachment and interpersonal patterns, along with identity, acceptance and trust. I modify different techniques to meet your needs, which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamics techniques, Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EMDR.

Beth A. Althofer

Psychoanalyst, Ph.D.

I am a nationally-certified psychotherapist and a licensed psychoanalyst, practicing on the Upper East Side for over 35 years with individuals, couples and groups.

Cecily Portillo

Psychologist, Ph.D., DBT-LBC

Dr. Cecily Portillo is a licensed psychologist in private practice who practices in New York, Connecticut and FL (Telehealth certificate). Dr. Portillo is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), where she works with children, adolescents and families.

Carol J. Kramer

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Carol J. Kramer, LCSW is a sought after clinical Imago Faculty trainer, therapist and workshop presenter specializing in working with couples. She was trained by Dr. Harville Hendrix and has presented courses and trainings with him at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work, Continuing Ed; Omega Institute, Kripalu and the Cape Cod Institute for over 15 years.

Carol believes that Imago skills and foundational theory can help couples move from rupture to repair. She also presents workshops on deepening one's ability to improve communication in all types personal and professional relationships

Laura Aguila

Mental Health Counselor, LPC

I am a holistically oriented, trauma-informed psychotherapist who supports young adult and adult women through various life challenges. I incorporate mindfulness, meditation, psychoeducation on the nervous system, somatic approaches and spirituality into my work with clients.

Jennifer Hunter

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a clinical psychologist who works from psychodynamic and systems perspectives. I work with adults, couples and families. I have extensive experience with eating issues, childhood sexual abuse, mood disorders and relationship issues.

Lata K. McGinn

Psychologist, Ph.D

Lata K. McGinn, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of Cognitive Behavioral Consultants. She is also a tenured Professor of Psychology, Director of the Doctoral Clinical Program, and Director of the University-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training Program for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. McGinn specializes in the cognitive behavioral prevention and treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, and depression. Dr. McGinn is the president of the World Confederation of CBT and the Vice-President of the Access Psychology Foundation.

Erin Eastwood

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMHC, Psychotherapist

My name is Erin Eastwood and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, integrating somatic techniques, psychodynamic principles, and evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I specialize in exploring intergenerational patterns of attachment, anxiety, and depression, helping my clients navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness.

Emily Upshur

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Emily Upshur, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Upshur received her Master's degree in developmental psychology from Tufts University, and holds both a Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center at the City University of New York, an American Psychological Association accredited training program.

Dr. Upshur currently has a faculty appointment at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and is a Supervising Psychologist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, where she trains psychiatry residents, psychology interns, and psychology externs. She was the Clinical Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has a private practice in Manhattan as well as Westchester, New York.

Dr. Upshur has a decade of experience working in a wide range of clinical settings, including hospital outpatient clinics, in-patient units, psychiatric emergency rooms, college and graduate student counseling programs, private psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing facilities, and faculty private practice. These experiences have given her the unique ability to meet the diverse needs of adults and children.

Alena Kwong

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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.