Provider Directory

Stephanie Cornwell

Mental Health Counselor, LP-MHC

My clinical orientation mixes psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Jungian Shadow work modalities. Together, we gently explore hidden or conflicted parts of self. Grounded in mindfulness, my work supports a more attuned, compassionate relationship to self; coming home to who you already are.

Erika Nagy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSED

I am a LCSW-R in private practice for 24 years. I also have a MSED in education.
In addition I completed a 4 year psychoanalytic in adult psychoanalysis in 2004.
I am also certified in EMDR and a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
I am a PACT trained couple therapist. I work with Adults, young adults and couples in my upper west side office.

Stephanie Verdeflor

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Stephanie is an ANCC Board-Certified PMHNP known for bringing calm, clarity, and connection to complex clinical situations. With over twelve years in psychiatric nursing, she provides psychotherapy and medication management for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, burnout, and life transitions. Stephanie currently works in the Women’s Mental Health Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health. Her experience spans Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Acute Psychosis, Eating Disorders, Geriatric Psychiatry, Correctional Mental Health, Mobile Crisis, and culturally informed care with the Orthodox Jewish community. She also teaches undergraduate nursing students at Molloy University and precepts PMHNP students, integrating evidence-based care with emotional intelligence and authentic human connection.

Joey Ackerman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Joey Ackerman, LCSW-R, is a skilled psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamically Oriented Therapy. Her client-centered approach emphasizes collaborative, constructive goal-setting aimed at enhancing overall well-being. Joey provides a safe therapeutic space for young adults, professionals, and creatives, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment challenges, bereavement, relational difficulties, OCD, and various phobias. She holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts and an MSW from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work, with post-master training in mindfulness, eating disorder treatment, DBT, CBT, OCD, and more.

Jennifer Blanco

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

I am a Nurse Practitioner of Psychiatry and the founder of Nested Perinatal Psychiatry. I offer specialized medication management to preconception, pregnant and postpartum women in both CT and NY. I have extensive training and experience providing specialized mental health care to women across the reproductive lifespan, including both psychotherapy and medication management at Columbia University Women's Mental Health team, embedded within The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brooklyn Parent Support, and training at Zucker Hillside Hospital in the Department of Perinatal Psychiatry.

Caitlin MacCrate

Psychologist, PhD

Caitlin MacCrate, PhD (she/her) is a licensed psychologist (NY) in private practice and at a major teaching hospital in New York City. At NYP/Columbia, Dr. MacCrate works with patients with complex, chronic health conditions, including HIV, and related behavioral and mental health concerns. She has a clinical and research background in LGBTQ health, and maintains a private practice devoted to questions and experiences related to gender and sexual diversity. Dr. MacCrate's patients appreciate her person-centered, warm and engaging approach to treatment. Dr. MacCrate integrates behavioral, relational, insight-oriented and mindfulness-based treatment approaches to inform highly individualized care.

Christina Faletti

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ACT

Christina Faletti is a certified cognitive therapist with the Academy of Cognitive Therapy in private practice since 2005. She has extensive experience working with individual adults and couples with a variety of life situations, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, career/workplace concerns, sexual dysfunctions, aging, and parenting issues.

Susan R. Gair

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My style of work is active and collaborative. I respectfully challenge you to self-reflect on your habitual ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving, with the goal of recognizing both the positive and negative consequences on you as an individual and on your relationships. While listening to the content of what you speak about, I am simultaneously paying attention to your dynamics and patterns of thought, tone and body language. Together we find effective additional ways for you to self reflect and make changes.

Suzette Cook

, LCSW

I have assisted many couples, families, and individuals in both private practice settings and in higher levels of care. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from New York University. I specialize in treating people struggling with eating disorders, chronic disconnection, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Heather Paley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Roni Menachem

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I support individuals through the process of growth and healing, self-discovery, and coping through difficult times.

Maggie Bennett

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I specialize in working with those who appear “okay” on the outside, but inside they’re overthinking, second-guessing, or bending themselves to keep others happy. Those who want to say no more often, strengthen their relationships, feel more confident, quiet their inner critics, or feel more at ease with their bodies. I provide virtual sessions for those in NY, CT, and NJ.

With compassion and curiosity I help people explore untangle patterns that are no longer serving them. My approach is drawn from evidence-based therapeutic modalities -- I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to best serve the unique needs of each person.

I do my best to bring my authentic self to session which means therapy with me is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative – with a touch of humor! I am passionate about my work as a therapist and I am deeply committed to helping people make positive changes in their lives.

If you’re ready to make lasting changes in your life, I encourage you to reach out. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to get comfortable, ask questions, and see if we could be a good fit. 

Sabina Preter

Psychiatrist, MD

I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, practicing on the UES in Manhattan, offering individual assessments, second opinions, as well as ongoing treatment. The focus of my practice are children, adolescents, and young adults, in particular (but not exclusively) girls, and young women. Every consultation starts with a thorough evaluation process to define the nature of the issues, prior to making recommendations for treatment.
I evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions, examples are anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), adjustment reactions, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, developmental disorders, and post-traumatic conditions. I recently published a co-authored treatment manual for anxiety disorders in youth: "Child and Adolescent Anxiety Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, A Treatment Manual"(https://global.oup.com/academic/product/child-and-adolescent-anxiety-psychodynamic-psychotherapy-9780190877712?q=Preter&lang=en&cc=us).

I was trained in the European medical tradition in France and Germany and a particular interest of mine is working with international families. I provide services in English, French, and German.

I am Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Besides the clinical work in my private practice, I serve as Director of Child Clinical Services at the Treatment Center of the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, where I also supervise psychotherapy students.

I have been nominated Castle Connolly "Top Doctor" in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry since 2015 for four consecutive years.

Rene Zweig

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Zweig is a NY- and CT-licensed clinical psychologist, a Certified Cognitive Therapist, and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist & Supervisor in private practice in Union Square. For 20 years, she has specialized in evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, perfectionism, and life transitions.