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.
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.
Psychoanalyst, Ph.D.
Esra Atamer is a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City, specializing in anxiety, depression, intimacy and relationship issues, and life transitions. She has extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures.
Master Social Worker, LMSW, M.S.Ed, E-RYT
My practice centers on creating a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and desires in order to move towards healing. I work to help clients navigate harder to articulate feelings like shame and guilt to make space for self-compassion, self-knowledge, acceptance and growth.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual therapy via telehealth. I provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can connect with their inner strengths and make the changes they need to thrive.
I have extensive experience working with clients struggling with mood disorders, as well as grief, infertility, and the experience of pregnancy after loss.
Together, we can work to increase your capacity to cope with difficult emotions, experiences and trauma.
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
Art Psychotherapist in Union Sq, NYC, with 20+ years experience working with adults struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem; have a particular focus on relationships/attachment struggles; also work with individuals on life and career transitions, as well as blocks to creativity. Trained in IFS, AF-EMDR, AEDP, ISP, and coaching through CTI. Additionally, I create/facilitate arts based workshops, and am a practicing visual artist.
Psychiatrist
Dr. Natalia Ng is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult and women’s mental health. She has particular expertise in supporting women throughout their reproductive journeys, including those who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or in the postpartum period. Dr. Ng provides comprehensive care that includes both medication management and psychotherapy, tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma, cancer/chronic illness, grief, and young adults who are undergoing life transitions, and anxiety. I also have expertise in working with healthcare providers experiencing burnout and women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Psychologist
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents, college/graduate students, and adults. I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I also bring in my neuropsych background to provide neuro-diversity affirming and strengths-based care. My approach is integrative, pulling from evidence-based therapies such as dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Psychologist
Dr. Shelov earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Her doctoral research was one of the pioneer clinical studies (2008) that examined the importance of yoga on both mindfulness and emotional well-being. During her training, she worked at Montefiore Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, Columbia Psychiatric Institute, and completed her APA Internship at Maimonides Medical Center. Prior to starting a private practice, Danielle worked at Columbus Park Collaborative: Day Treatment Center for Eating Disorders. Danielle frequently lectures on eating disorder treatment to other mental health professionals.
Dr. Shelov also specializes in couples work, utilizing her EFT and systems trainings.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Tracy Ross is a couples and family therapist with over 25 years experience.
Tracy's specialties include discernment counseling, pre-marital therapy, parenting issues, collaborative divorce, and sex therapy, including running Optimal Sexual Experience groups for couples. She has advanced training in EFT, Gottman method, and Relational Sex Therapy. Tracy works with couples to help them "redesign their relationships" going from volatility to versatility, distance to connection, and avoidance to intimacy. She is a certified Discernment Counselor, in this capacity she helps couples on the brink gain clarity about the future of their relationship. Tracy is also a faculty member of the Ackerman Institute's Resilient Families: Special Needs Kids project.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Christopher Ceccolini is a licensed psychologist and former faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine. He has spent 10 years providing care and leading research on well-being in the LGBTQ+ community. He centers context and intersectionality in therapy, using curiosity, warmth, empathy, and the right dose of humor to deepen connections and build trust with patients.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in the Upper East Side. I work with children, adolescents, adults, parent-child dyads and families. I provide evidence-based psychotherapy tailoring treatment to the strengths and needs of each person. I have training in psychodynamic, attachment-based, trauma-informed psychotherapy as well as CBT and play therapy. I am also a certified infant mental health specialist.
Psychologist, Ph.D
I am a clinical psychologist based in the NY/NJ area with a specialized focus on treating OCD, anxiety, and perfectionism. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide effective and tailored treatment for individuals seeking relief from these challenges. With a particular focus on taboo (i.e., sexual, harm), pure-o, and relationship OCD themes, I offer a specialized understanding and support system for those grappling with these complex issues.