Provider Directory

Dr. Alpern is the founder of Center Psychology Group. She is an EMDR clinician certified by EMDRIA, the organization dedicated to upholding the modality’s standards. She is also a graduate of the EMDR Clinical Affiliate Program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) Trauma Treatment Center in New York City. Dr. Alpern is an EMDRIA-approved consultant and provides individual and group consultation to EMDR therapists. Dr. Alpern is also an Advanced-level Somatic Experiencing practitioner (SEI). She is the founder of the Manhattan Center for Trauma Studies, where she oversees continuing education trainings focused on EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and ADHD. Using CBT and ACT, I help clients break unhelpful patterns, reduce overwhelm, and create lasting change in a warm, practical, and supportive environment.

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.

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.

I am a seasoned therapist, specializing in trauma. I work predominantly with women who have experienced sexual violence, whether in the form of a one-time assault or long-term sexual abuse.

I am a board-certified, Columbia University-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP) specializing in psychotherapy, diagnosis, and medication management. My holistic approach combines personalized medicine - including the use of genetic testing for selecting the most effective medications - with my personal passion for listening deeply to your experience. By going beyond the symptoms that bring you into treatment, I will partner with you to help you achieve joy and fulfillment in your life.

Kathryn Panos, Phd, is a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy to adults from an integrative perspective. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders, as well as women's mental health, relationship, and identity issues.

Paula Lamanna, LCSW, CASAC (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, credentialed alcoholism and substance use counselor, Level III EMDR provider, certified yoga teacher and certified psychedelic-assisted therapy provider. Paula received her master’s degree from New York University. She received her post-graduate certifications from The Integrative Psychiatry Institute and the Parnell Institute for EMDR.

I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist, pursuing sex therapy certification, specializing in anxiety, shame, and relationship challenges. I have training in EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CBT.

I am a psychotherapist in New York working with adults who want to better understand themselves and move beyond patterns that feel difficult to change. I have particular experience working with emerging adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, personality disorders, complex trauma, and survivors of childhood abuse. I offer both virtual therapy and in-person sessions in Manhattan’s Financial District.

Carol Bloom LCSW, PC is a psychotherapist in private practice in the West Village. She is also co-founder of The Women's Therapy Centre Institute where she is on the board, faculty and is a supervisor. She has expertise in eating and body based symptoms as well as analytically oriented psychodynamic and relational treatment. She is co- author of Eating Problems and numerous articles pertaining to Women's psychological issues.

Lorraine Caputo, LCSW has 30 years of experience as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and provides a warm and safe environment for patients who want to change how they think and feel about their lives and their relationships. She is trained in Relational Psychoanalysis, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), a short-term treatment for depression which focuses on relationships, and attachment-based EMDR. She recently published a Chapter in Psychoanalytic Treatment of Eating Disorders: When Words Fail and Bodies Speak.

Melissa Walker is a psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York City, practicing in-person in New York and via telehealth in Vermont and Florida. Melissa has been practicing for over fifteen years with individuals, couples, and groups.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping adults and adolescents navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and the challenges associated with parenting and caregiving, chronic medical problems, identity questions, and issues related to ADHD.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based using evidence-based therapies including mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and ACT, and informed by relational and attachment-based principles. I integrate your existing wellness practices such digital apps, physical exercise, spirituality/religious, and psychedelic experiences into the therapeutic process. I conduct sessions virtually, in-person and hybrid.