Provider Directory

Marilyn Laves

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I am a warm and engaging therapist who believes that the foundation of a positive therapeutic relationship is a connection based upon trust and collaboration. My approach is client-centered and I work in partnership with individuals to foster strengths. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a graduate degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.

I have been providing individual therapy for adults for over 20 years. My specialties include the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, substance abuse, and peripartum mental health. My office is conveniently located near Grand Central Station, one block from the 6 train.

Laura Sinkman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Laura Sinkman is a psychotherapist who applies an integrative therapeutic style to a range of mental health concerns.

Elise Joffe

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist in private practice for close to 20 years. I have an eclectic education and use a variety of approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal, mindfulness, Gestalt and IFS. I am also trained in Attachment Focused EMDR and Nondual Kabbalistic Healing. I work with a diverse range of individual adults grappling with a wide spectrum of issues including mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and spiritual questions.

Sofia Israel Ancona

Master Social Worker, LMSW

Sofia is a Latina psychotherapist from Mexico City who's native language is Spanish. Sofia is located in New York, NY, where she sees clients at a private practice called Union Square Psychotherapy and is located in 44 East 12th Street, New York City, New York 10003, United States. Sofia has experience in DBT, Psychodynamic therapy and practices through a Trauma-Informed lens.

Jennifer Warren

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

30+years of experience working with adolescent and adult individuals and couples. Work experience in psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings at the Payne Whitney Clinic and the Westchester Division of New York Presbyterian Hospital. Post grad training in CBT, DBT and Meditation. Currently in private practice with offices in UES and Scarsdale

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.

Peter Lobl

Psychologist, JD PhD

Dr. Lobl is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice with an office in Midtown Manhattan. He treats mood and anxiety disorders and counsels individuals and couples on issues relating to communication; assertiveness; attachment; dependence; self-esteem; and anger management, among others.

Lani Pawar

Psychoanalyst, M.A., L.P.

Lani Pawar is a licensed psychoanalyst practicing in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan. She graduated from the Boston Graduated School of Psychoanalysis and completed her clinical training at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, where she is a current board member. She specializes in working with people on relationship issues, women's issues and conflicts around parenting.

Laurie Chameides

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a nationally recognized perinatal bereavement specialist with over 30 years experience helping families who experience any kind of reproductive loss. I help individuals, couples and groups begin to heal from stillbirth, neonatal death, miscarriage, TFMR and infertility challenges, and work through the anxiety and other challenges that often accompany subsequent pregnancies.

Priya Puliyampet

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory but I often draw from other modalities like accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and feminist therapy.

Elaine Oswald

Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, CCEP

I am an art therapist and somatic psychotherapist, specializing in highly sensitive people (HSPs), the adult siblings of people with special needs, artists, trauma, and anxiety. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, integrating mind, body and spirit.

Theresa Sturley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I'm a psychodynamic, EMDR therapist based in Brooklyn Heights. I help people overcome relationship issues, work struggles, divorce, parenting difficulties, divorce, grief, infertility and loss of many kinds. I also treat many different kinds of trauma that may be underlying a feeling of stuckness that is getting in the way of leading an optimal life.

Rebecca Harrington

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW

I've been in private practice since 1999, working with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual, couples, and group therapy. I have a special interest in working with college students, recent college graduates, and emerging adults. I also provide clinical supervision to psychotherapists at varied stages of practice and experience, including candidates pursuing psychoanalytic training, LMSWs working toward New York State licensure, and seasoned social workers, psychologists, and psychoanalysts.

I hold a Doctorate of Social Welfare (DSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, where I also became certified in social work field instruction. I holds a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC), and am a graduate of The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute (WTCI), which trains clinicians to help women with eating problems and body image issues.

Roshnee Vázquez

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Roshnee Vázquez, PhD is a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience. Dr. Vázquez is licensed to provide psychological services in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. She is able to provide telehealth services in the state of Florida. Dr. Vázquez has special interest and expertise in perinatal mental health, women's health, life transitions, severe depression, mood disorders, managing intense emotions, recovery/sobriety, and LGBTQ+ mental health. She has specialized training around multiculturalism and social justice issues as they pertain to mental health. She approaches her work from a strengths based perspective with the aim of empowering individuals while they tackle areas they want to change or improve.