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, CST
AASECT certified sex and couples therapist and author specializing in sex and relationships. I love working to access bodily autonomy, sex positivity, and supporting couples in any type of relationship find freedom and deep connection. I also work with AI attachment and relationships, as well as sexual OCD.
Psychologist
Dr. Erica Silberstein is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist.
After completing her doctorate at Yeshiva University, she continued to specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders in private practice, as well as serving as an adjunct assistant professor at Yeshiva University. Dr. Silberstein has specialized training in many evidence-based therapies, including traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT). She has extensive experience using evidence-based treatment therapies to treat a range of psychological problems, with an emphasis on cultivating greater psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and well-being.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I specialize in limerence. In therapy, we'll explore how early experiences create cycles of obsession and longing, keeping you stuck in painful dynamics which drain your energy and self-worth.
Psychologist, Ph.D
Tatyana Mestechkina, Ph.D. is the Founder and Clinical Director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Better Living. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, practicing in New York, New Jersey and Florida.
She has particular expertise and interest in using evidence-based treatment for obsessive compulsive spectrum, anxiety disorders and women's issues. She was trained by a world-renowned expert in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP/ExRP), the gold-standard of OCD treatment. She often incorporates mindfulness and acceptance techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to supplement exposure work.
Psychologist, Psy.D., LP, CST, CST-S
I am a licensed psychologist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, as well as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor. I have a private practice in NYC, where I work with individuals and couples across a wide variety of mental and sexual health concerns. I have masters and doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology and have completed advanced training in sexual health and gender, including a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Program in Human Sexuality (now the Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health) at the University of Minnesota.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYC. I offer psychotherapy services for young adults and adults. I have postgraduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and utilize psychodynamic, relational and mindfulness approaches with my patients. I focus on women's issues, anxiety, life transitions and young adults.
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.
Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Laura Beth Kaplan, M.D., is a double board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in distress related to parenting, pregnancy, and early adulthood. She treats a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, role changes, and loneliness. Moreover, she has particular expertise in postpartum depression and anxiety, in prescribing psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in grief related to infertility and pregnancy loss, in adjusting to parenthood, and in other mental health challenges related to women's reproductive lifecycle. Dr. Kaplan emphasizes psychotherapy alongside the thoughtful use of psychiatric medications when appropriate. Her practice centers on warm, personalized, and respectful care.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I have an integrated approach that uses psychodynamic psychotherapy, trauma-informed practice, and incorporates parts of CBT and mindfulness. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. In addition, I specialize in working with parents with children who have learning differences and people going through life transitions. I am licensed in NY, CT and FL.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, M.Ed.
Kat Safavi has nearly 20 years of experience working with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. She has extensive experience working with patients diagnosed with ALS, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, brain tumors and Glioblastomas, epilepsy, dementia, MS, and other neurological disorders who are adjusting to diagnosis and disease progression. Kat is well-versed in palliative and hospice care and end of life planning and bereavement counseling. Kat has worked with patients who are seeking gender-affirming care. Kat’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic and trauma-informed and she tailors therapy to individual needs drawing from her training in CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LP
I have been a practicing Psychoanalyst for over 30 years with a particular interest in helping people find something life partners and create families. I specialize in working with people who are pursuing donor assisted reproduction toward that end.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified in Horticultural Therapy and certified Grief Educator, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals heal and grow. With over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles in community mental health and academia, I've honed my skills in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
My therapeutic approach combines traditional techniques like CBT, ACT with innovative modalities like Therapeutic Horticulture which is the practice of utilizing plants and gardening activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and relationship issues. As a bilingual Latina therapist, I offer a culturally sensitive and empathetic space for clients to explore their experiences.
I'm passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges and find meaning. Whether through one-on-one therapy or participating in my coaching support group for childless women, Healing Roots Together, I'm committed to helping clients cultivate resilience and foster personal growth.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hannah Rogawski, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, is a licensed psychotherapist with specialized training from Columbia University in New York. She received her MSW from Columbia University and is a LCSW licensed in New York, Florida, and California.
Hannah maintains a private practice in Beverly Hills, California. She also sees patients virtually in New York, Florida, and Washington State. She focuses on treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, using a range of evidence-based approaches including IFS, DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Committed to staying current with the latest psychology modalities, Hannah offers compassionate and personalized care to each of her patients. She also provides the option of incorporating her Golden Retriever therapy dog into sessions, for those who seek additional support during their therapy.