Provider Directory

Linda D. Applegarth

Psychologist, Psychologist Ed.D.

Dr. Linda Applegarth has been in practice for over 35 years. Her primary clinical focus has been in reproductive health, and she has worked specifically with patients (individuals and couples) facing the emotional challenges of infertility, pregnancy loss, as well as other reproductive concerns. She is Clinical Associate Professor of psychology at the Weill Cornell Medical College with a clinical and research affiliation at the Ronald Perelman/Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine in New York City. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Applegarth conducts research on families created through donor-assisted reproduction as well as on fertility preservation for medical reasons.

Vanessa Hartmann

, Ph.D

I work with adults, students, artists, professionals, pregnant and parenting people, and people with chronic illnesses from a relational psychodynamic, trauma-informed perspective, integrating mindfulness and EMDR where appropriate.

Winnie Leung

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Winnie Leung is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, and related concerns such as insomnia, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She earned her PhD at the University of Maryland at College Park, completed her internship training at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, and followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at the Bronx VA Medical Center. Dr. Leung has extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, and trauma therapies including Prolong Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and STAIR NST. She has held faculty positions at the New York State Psychiatric Institute / Columbia University Medical Center, as well as New York University / Bellevue Hospital, where she trained and supervised predoctoral psychology interns and psychiatry residents. Dr. Leung is based in NYC where she has a private practice that offers virtual and in-person appointments.

Dr. Leung is passionate in helping people overcome fears, worries, trauma and OCD. Her interpersonal style is warm and collaborative.

In her personal life, she enjoys photography, traveling, making dumplings, and is a new football fan.

Nicole Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I utilize skills from somatic psychotherapy, CBT/ACT and relational theories to help my clients gain insight and make genuine change for their lives. I utilize boundary setting techniques to create safe spaces for self exploration and healing. I am respectful of LGBTQ and BIPOC needs.

Jacqueline Cahalan

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan is a New York State Licensed Psychologist who specializes in providing parents with consultation, education, therapy, and support via her exclusively telehealth-based private practice. Dr. Cahalan has her Ph.D. in School Psychology from New York University and a background in child and adolescent development and mental health that she utilizes to provide research-based guidance and practical strategies for navigating the challenges of parenting.

Melissa Stanger

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychodynamically oriented therapist based in Manhattan specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, depression, family/relationship conflict, identity issues, and other life stressors.

Patricia Valencia

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Patricia is Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licesend Professional Counselor who works with adults. Patricia sees clients virtually and conducts house call sessions in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Manhattan, Northern New Jersey and Westchester

Audrey Reichman

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Audrey Reichman, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist on the Upper West Side of Manhattan whose broad mission is to promote emotional wellbeing in her patients. Dr. Reichman enjoys actively helping children, adolescents and adults to self-reflect and gain insight. She treats all kinds of concerns, including depression, anxiety, loss, life transitions, career, school, relationship and self-esteem difficulties. She has a speciality in helping women through the prenatal and postpartum period.

Nicole Van Nortwick

Psychologist

Dr. Nicole Van Nortwick is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health and couples/family therapy. She is the Chief Clinical Service Officer and Director of Training at The Motherhood Center. Dr. Van Nortwick is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at NYU and formerly at Columbia University, where she also co-created the Women's Program Team at New York Presbyterian. Dr. Van Nortwick brings extensive experience, expertise across the lifespan, and a compassionate approach to supporting women's mental health.

Jennifer Breslow

Art Therapist, LCAT, LPAT, LPC, ATR-BC

I am an Art Therapist and Psychotherapist based in NYC, offering teletherapy to women in NY, NJ and PA. I help people work through anxiety, cultivate secure and fulfilling relationships and generally live more authentically and expansively.

Jennifer Kenny

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.

Suzi Tortora

Licensed Creative Art Therapist, Ed.D., BC-DMT, LCAT, LMHC

I am a NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT). Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), author and lecturer. In 2003, I created and continue to be the senior dance/movement therapist for pediatric patients at Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY. In private practice for almost 40 years, I developed and am director of Dancing Dialogue LCAT LMHC PLLC [www.dancingdialogue.com] a private creative arts psychotherapy practice with offices in Cold Spring, NY and NYC, specializing in the role of nonverbal communication and the body-mind-emotion connection. Collectively, our art, dance, and couples/family therapists focus on themes related to all aspects of the parent-infant attachment relationship from conception to postpartum; early parent-infant attachment; parenting in the digital age; sensory processing difficulties; ADHD; autism; child/teen and family dynamics; trauma; pediatric medical illness; adult chronic pain; grief and loss.

Brianna Paruolo

Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, msed

As Clinical Director of On Par Therapy and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I specialize in supporting high-achieving professionals through perfectionism, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Drawing from my background in digital media marketing and People & Culture at a unicorn startup, I bring real-world corporate experience to my therapeutic approach. Featured in Forbes, Vogue, and Business Insider, I'm known for my authentic, relatable style that resonates deeply with ambitious professionals navigating modern career demands.

I have a monthly newsletter called Par-Don My Wellness, which delivers monthly doses of mental health wisdom straight to your inbox.

Laura Venuto

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a New York and New Jersey Licensed Psychologist with twenty years of experience providing psychological services for children, adolescents and adults. I provide both short and long term therapy for adults in my private practice, which is completely virtual. One of my areas of specialty is maternal mental health. I provide short and long term therapy for new moms as well as offer preventative consultation services to expectant parents in order to set them up for success as they grow their family. My unique training in a combined Clinical and School Psychology doctoral program qualifies me to work with individuals across the lifespan.